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Tempmerature Button The TEMP button changes the temperature of the air coming through the system. Press the up arrow for warmer air-and the down arrow for cooler air. remain at that maximum heating setting and will not regulate the fan speed. Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. Pressing the AUTO button will display the requested temperature, fan speed and air delivery mode for five seconds, then change to display the outside air temperature. Be careful not to put anything over the sensor located in the middle of the instrument panel near the windshield, or over the sensor in the grille above the radio. These sensors are used by the automatic system to regulate temperature. The exterior temperature display sensor is in front of the car, near the radiator. This displayed temperature is most accurate when the vehicle is moving. During stops, or while idling, the display shows the previous dsaving temperature for best system control. To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available. The length of delay depends on outside air temperature, engine coolant temperature, and time since the engine was last started. Pushing the fan button will override this delay and change the fan to a selected single speed. If you leave your vehicle, the system will remember the Mode Button Press this button to deliver air through the floor, middle or windshiel'd outlets. The system will stay inthe selected mode until the MODE or AUTO button is pushed. Press the up arrow to cycle through the available modes. Automatic Operation When the system is set for AUTO, sensors will control the air delivery mode. Air will come from the floor, middle and windshield outlets. The fan speed will vary as the system maintains the selected temperature setting. To find your comfort zone, start with 75 F (24" C) temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Press the TEMP button up or down to adjust the temperature setting if necessary. If you choose the temperature setting of 60°F (15O C), the system will remain at that maximum cooling setting and will not regulate the fan speed. If you choose the the temperature setting of 90°F (33 "C), system will O control setting the next time you start your engine. 3-4

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	54
Features and Controls	54
Keys	55
Door Locks	57
Remote Keyless Entry	62
Trunk	67
Theft	69
Universal Theft-Deterrent	69
PASS-Key II	71
New Vehicle "Break-In"	72
Ignition Positions	73
Starting Your Engine	74
Engine Coolant Heater	76
Automatic Transaxle Operation	77
Computer Command Ride	81
Parking Brake	82
Shifting Into PARK (P)	83
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	86
Parking Over Things That Burn	86
Engine Exhaust	87
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	87
Windows	88
Horn	89
Tilt Wheel	89
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	90
Exterior Lamps	96
Interior Lamps	99
Mirrors	101
Storage Compartments	103
Sun Visors	108
Air Inflator System	109
Accessory Power Outlet	109
Sunroof	110
Instrument Panel	111
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	117
Head-Up Display	130
Driver Information Center	133
Electronic Compass	135
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	142
Comfort Controls	143
Standard Climate Control System	143
Electronic Climate Control System	144
Air Conditioning	147
Heating	147
Ventilation System	147
Defogging and Defrosting	149
Rear Window Defogger	150
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo	151
Setting the Clock for All Systems Except AM-FM Stereo	151
AM-FM Stereo	151
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer	157
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player	160
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer	163
Theft-Deterrent Feature	166
Steering Wheel Controls	168
Understanding Radio Reception	169
Tips About Your Audio System	169
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	170
Care of Your Compact Discs	170
Fixed Mast Antenna	171
Your Driving and the Road	174
Defensive Driving	175
Drunken Driving	176
Control of a Vehicle	179
Braking	179
Steering	183
Off-Road Recovery	186
Passing	186
Loss of Control	188
Driving at Night	189
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	191
City Driving	194
Freeway Driving	195
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	196
Highway Hypnosis	197
Hill and Mountain Roads	197
Winter Driving	199
Loading Your Vehicle	203
Towing a Trailer	205
Problems on the Road	214
Hazard Warning Flashers	215
Other Warning Devices	216
Jump Starting	216
Towing Your Vehicle	221
Engine Overheating	229
Cooling System	231
If a Tire Goes Flat	239
Changing a Flat Tire	239
Compact Spare Tire	251
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	252
Service and Appearance Care	254
Service	255
Fuel	256
Fuels in Foreign Countries	258
Filling Your Tank	259
Checking Things Under the Hood	262
Engine Oil	266
Air Cleaner	271
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	274
Engine Coolant	277
Radiator Pressure Cap	280
Power Steering Fluid	281
Windshield Washer Fluid	282
Brakes	283
Battery	286
Bulb Replacement	287
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	295
Tires	295
Appearance Care	303
Cleaning the Inside of Your Pontiac	304
Care of Safety Belts	306
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	306
Cleaning the Outside of Your Pontiac	307
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels	308
Cleaning Tires	309
Sheet Metal Damage	309
Finish Damage	309
Appearance Care Materials Chart	310
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	311
Service Parts Identification Label	311
Electrical System	312
Replacement Bulbs	318
Capacities and Specifications	319
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	319
Engine Specifications	320
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	320
Vehicle Dimensions	320
Maintenance Schedule	324
Introduction	325
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	327
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	362
Part C : Periodic Maintenance Inspections	366
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	368
Part E: Maintenance Record	370
Customer Assistance Information	374
Pontiac Cares	375
What Makes up Pontiac Cares?	376
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	376
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	378
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program	379
Canadian Roadside Assistance	381
Pontiac Courtesy Transportation	381
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	382
Warranty Information	383
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	383
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	384
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	384
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada	384

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Tempmerature

Button

The

TEMP

button changes the temperature

the air

coming

through

the system. Press the

arrow

for

warmer air-and the down arrow for cooler air.

Mode

Button

Press this button to deliver

air

through the floor, middle

or windshiel'd outlets. The system will

stay

the

selected mode until the

MODE

AUTO

button

pushed. Press the

arrow

cycle through the

available

modes.

Automatic

Operation

When the system is set for AUTO, sensors will control

the air delivery mode.

Air will come from the floor,

middle and windshield outlets. The fan speed will vary

as the system maintains the selected temperature setting.

find your comfort zone, start with

(24"

temperature setting and allow about

minutes for the

system to regulate. Press the TEMP button up or down

adjust the temperature setting if necessary.

you

choose the temperature setting

60°F

(15

C),

the

system

will

remain

that

maximum

cooling setting

and

will

not

regulate the fan speed.

you choose the

temperature setting

90°F

(33

"C),

the system will

remain at that maximum heating setting and will not

regulate the

fan

speed. Choosing either maximum

setting will not cause the system to heat or cool

any

faster.

Pressing the

AUTO

button will display the requested

temperature, fan speed and

air

delivery mode

for

five

seconds, then change to display the outside

air

temperature. Be careful not

put anything over the

sensor located in the middle of the instrument panel near

the windshield, or over the sensor in the grille above the

radio. These sensors are used

by the automatic system to

regulate temperature.

The exterior temperature display sensor is in front

the

car,

near the radiator. This displayed temperature

most

accurate when the vehicle is moving. During

stops,

while idling, the display shows the previous dsaving

temperature

for

best system control.

avoid blowing cold

air

cold weather, the system

will delay turning on the fan until warm air

available.

The length

delay depends

outside air temperature,

engine coolant temperature,

and

time since

the

engine

was last started. Pushing the

fan

button will override this

delay

and

change

the

fan

selected single

speed.

you

leave your vehicle, the system will remember the

control setting the next time you start your engine.

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