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What makesan air bag inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is ina crash. The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger. What will you see after air bag inflates? an After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the driver's air bag, or the instrument panel for the right front passenger's bag, will be hot for a short time. The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags. Air bag inflation doesn't prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle. How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts.Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But air bags would not help you in many types of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts, primarily because an occupant's motion is not toward those air bags. Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts, and then onlyin moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions. When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air. This dustcould cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble.To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but can't get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door. 1-22

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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What

makes an air

bag

inflate?

In an impact

sufficient severity, the air bag sensing

system detects that the vehicle is

in a crash. The sensing

system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which

inflates the air

bag. The inflator, air

bag and related

hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the

steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the

right front passenger.

How

does an air

bag

restrain?

In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions,

even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or

the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection

provided by

safety

belts. Air bags distribute the force of

the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body,

stopping the occupant more gradually. But air bags

would not help

you

in many types

collisions,

including rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts,

primarily because an occupant’s motion is not toward

those air bags. Air bags should never be regarded as

anything more than a supplement to safety belts,

and

then

only

in moderate to severe frontal or

near-frontal collisions.

What

will

you

see

after

an air

bag

inflates?

After

an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates,

quickly

that some people may not even realize the air

bag

inflated. Some components of the air bag module in the

steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag, or the

instrument panel for the right front passenger’s bag, will

be hot for a short time. The parts of the bag that come

into contact with

you may be warm, but not too hot to

touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming from

vents in the deflated air bags. Air bag inflation doesn’t

prevent the driver from seeing or from being able

steer the vehicle, nor does it stop people from leaving

the vehicle.

When an air

bag

inflates,

there

dust

the

air.

This

dust could cause

breathing

problems

for

people with a history of asthma or

other

breathing

trouble.To avoid this,

everyone

the

vehicle should get out as soon as

is safe to

so.

you

have

breathing

problems

but

can’t get

out

the

vehicle

after

air

bag

inflates,

then

get

fresh

air by opening a window

door.

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