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Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to choose radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored position when you're not using it. Setting the Tone EQUALIZER: A seven band equalizer is part of your audio system. Slide the levers up to boost or down to reduce frequency range. Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to move the sound to the left orright speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you're not using them. SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there. PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to yourfavorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM-FM to select the band. 3 . Tune in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until SET appears on the display. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return. 5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. Playing a Compact Disc The integral CD player can play 8 cm "single" mini-discs. Full-size compact discs and mini-discs are loaded in the same manner. Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. If the ignition and the radio are on, the disc will begin playing. If you want to insert a disc when the ignition is off, first press EJECT.

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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Finding

Station

AM-FM:

Press this button to switch between

AM,

FM1

and

FM2.

The display shows your selection.

TUNE:

Press this knob lightly

it extends. Turn it

choose radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored

position

when

you’re not using it.

SEEK:

Press the up or down arrow to go to the next

higher or

lower station and stay there.

PUSHBUTTONS:

The six numbered pushbuttons let

you return to

your favorite stations. You can set up

stations (six

AM,

six

FM1

and six

FM2).

Just:

Turn the radio on.

Press

AM-FM

to select the band.

Tune in the desired station.

Press and hold one

the six numbered buttons until

SET appears on the display. Whenever you

press that

numbered button, the station you set will return.

Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

Setting

the

Tone

EQUALIZER:

seven band equalizer is part of your

audio system. Slide the levers

boost

down

reduce frequency range.

Adjusting

the

Speakers

BAL:

Press this

knob

lightly

it extends.

Turn

it to

move the sound to the left

or right speakers. The middle

position balances the sound between the

speakers.

FADE:

Press this knob lightly

it extends.

Turn

move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle

position balances the sound between the speakers.

Push these

knobs

back into their stored positions when

you’re not using them.

Playing

Compact

Disc

The integral

player can play

cm “single”

mini-discs. Full-size compact discs and mini-discs are

loaded in the same manner.

Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The

player will pull it in.

the ignition and the radio are on,

the disc will begin playing.

you want to insert a

disc

when the ignition is

off,

first press EJECT.