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Automatic Control For the most efficient operation, you should set the system temperature and press AUTO. The system will select the best fan speed and airflow settings to keep you comfortable. The air conditioning compressor will run if the outside temperature is above 38 O F (3.3 C). You may notice a delay of three to four minutes before the fan comes on. O Dual Zone Button Light The dual zone button lightindicates whether the system is in single zone or dual zoneoperation. When there is no desire for dualzone operation, push the lit dual zone button to return to single zone operation. The dual zone button light willgo off. The system will operate to achieve your comfort set point as quick as possible. If you set the temperature for 60°F (16°C) or 90°F (32"C),the fan will go to it's highest speed, unless you manually select a lower speed. The system will maintain full cold or full operation hot at these settings. Driver's Temperature Knob The left knob sets the temperature for the entire system when the light on DUAL button isn't lit. If the light is lit, the knob sets the temperature for the driver. Turn the knob toward red (clockwise) to raise the desired cabin temperature. Turn it toward blue (counterclockwise) to lower the temperature. The display will show your selection for a few seconds, then the outside temperature will show or be displayed. Passenger's Temperature Knob The right knob sets the desired cabin temperature for the passenger and will automatically force the system into a dual zone operation, lightingthe dual zone button light. Turn the right knob toward red (clockwise)to raise the temperature. Turn it toward blue (counterclockwise) to lower the temperature. Cold Weather Example:(When you start the vehicle in cold weather, below freezing or after being parked overnight). If your Driver Set Temperature is 73°F (23 "C) and you are in Full Automatic mode, the system will automatically move the temperaturedoors to full hot. Theblower will start out ata low speed and the blower speed will increase as the engine warms up. The air will be delivered to the floor. As the interior of the vehicle warms up to your desired comfort point, the blower will decrease and the temperature door will move to a cooler position to maintain your desired comfort. As the cabin warms up or the sun load increases, the system could switch to airdelivered to the windshield and the floor. (Defog mode) 3-5

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Seats and Restraint Systems	9
Seats and Controls	10
Manual Seats	10
Power Seats	11
Reclining Front Seatbacks	13
Seatback Latches	15
Why Safety Belts Work	17
Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts	20
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	22
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	29
Questions and Answers About Air Bags	32
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides	41
How to Use Child Restraints	44
How to Use the Built-In Child Restraint	46
Important Information for Buckling Children in Child Restraints	60
Child Restraint Top Straps	61
How to Obtain a Safety Belt Extender	71
Checking Your Restraint Systems	71
Replacing Parts After a Crash	72
Features and Controls	75
Important Information About Keys	76
Door Locks	78
Remote Keyless Entry	82
Battery Replacement for RKE	84
Preventing Theft of Your Vehicle	86
New Vehicle "Break-In"	89
Ignition Positions	89
Tips on Starting Your Engine	90
Using the Engine Coolant Heater	92
Automatic Transaxle Operation	93
Parking Brake Guidelines	98
Important Information on Engine Exhaust	103
Operation of Your Windows	104
Adjusting the Tilt Steering Wheel	105
Functions of the Multifunction Lever	106
How to Use the High/Low Beam Headlamp Changer	107
Windshield Wipers and Fluid	107
Using Cruise Control	109
Exterior Lamps	112
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	113
Interior Lamps	114
Rearview Mirrors	127
Storage Compartments	128
Instrument Panel Overview	136
All About Your Warning Lights and Gages	138
Driver Information Center	152
Head-Up Display	157
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	161
Comfort Controls	162
Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls	162
Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning with Automatic and Auxiliary Temperature Control	164
Heating, Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls	164
Heating, Air Conditioning with Automatic and Auxiliary Temperature Controls	168
Ventilation System and Tips	168
Tips for Defogging and Defrosting	168
Rear Window Defogger	169
Setting the Clock	170
Radios	170
CD Adapter Kit	175
Trunk Mounted CD Changer	184
Theft-Deterrent Feature	186
Steering Wheel Controls	189
Understanding Radio Reception	190
Adding Sound Equipment to Your	190
Tips About Your Audio System	190
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	191
Care of Your Compact Discs	192
Fixed Mast Antenna	192
Backglass Antenna	192
Your Driving and the Road	195
Defensive Driving	196
Driving Drunk	197
Having Control of Your Vehicle	200
Your Braking System Information	200
Anti-Lock Brake Information	201
Trac System	203
Braking in Emergencies	205
Steering Tips	205
Off-Road Recovery Tips	207
Passing Other Vehicles	207
Losing Control of Your Vehicle	209
Night Driving	210
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	211
Tips Before Leaving on a Long Trip	216
Avoiding Highway Hypnosis	217
Driving on Hills and Mountains	217
Winter Driving	219
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard	221
Loading Your Vehicle	223
Helpful Hints for Towing a Trailer	225
Problems on the Road	235
How to Use Warning Flashers	236
Other Types of Warning Devices	236
Step-by-step Procedure for Jump Starting	237
Information You Should Know Before Towing	242
Towing Your Vehicle From the Front	243
Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear	245
If Your Engine is Overheating	247
If Steam is Coming From Your Engine	247
Cooling System	249
How to Add Coolant	251
What to do if a Tire Goes Flat	257
How to Change a Flat Tire	258
Where to Store the Flat Tire and Tools	266
Information on the Compact Spare Tire	268
If You’re Stuck in Sand, Mud, Snow or on Ice	269
How to Rock Your Vehicle to Get Unstuck	269
Service and Appearance Care	271
Doing Your Own Service Work	272
What Kind of Fuel to Use	273
Using Fuel in Foreign Countries	275
Where to Put the Fuel and Filling the Tank	275
Checking Things Under the Hood	277
Checking Your Engine Oil	284
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	291
Engine Coolant	296
Where to Fill the Windshield Washer Fluid	302
Important Brake Information	303
Information on Your Vehicle’s Battery	306
Tips on Vehicle Storage	307
Bulb Replacement Procedures	307
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	314
How and When to Check Tire Inflation	316
When it is Time to Buy New Tires	320
Wheel Alignment	322
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	325
Care of the Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint	328
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	329
How to Clean Aluminum Wheels	331
Underbody Maintenance	333
Recommended Appearance Care Materials	334
Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	335
The Electrical System	336
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	336
Replacement Bulb Types for Your Vehicle	342
Capacities and Specifications	342
Air Conditioning Specifications	343
Normal Replacement Parts	343
Maintenance Schedule	345
Introduction to Your Maintenance Schedule	346
Your Vehicle and the Environment	346
How this Section is Organized	347
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	348
Selecting the Right Schedule for Your Vehicle	348
Short Trip/City Definition	349
Short Trip/City Intervals	349
Long Trip/Highway Definition	350
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	350
Owner Checks at Each Fuel Fill-up	383
What to Check at Least Once a Month	384
What to Check at Least Once a Year	384
Periodic Maintenance Inspections	387
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	388
A Place to Record Maintenance Procedures	390
Customer Assistance Information	393
Pontiac Cares Services	394
What Makes up Pontiac Cares?	395
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	395
Customer Assistance Information	396
Address for Writing to Pontiac	397
Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	397
Pontiac Roadside Assistance	398
Phone Number for Roadside Assistance	398
Canadian Roadside Assistance	400
Pontiac Courtesy Transportation	400
BBB Autoline Information	401
Warranty Information	402
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States	402
Reporting Safety Defects to Canada	403
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	403
Ordering Service Publications in Canada	403
How to Order Service Publications	404
Order Form for Service Publications	405

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Automatic

Control

Dual

Zone

Button

Light

For the most efficient operation, you should set the

system temperature and press AUTO. The system will

select the best fan speed and airflow settings to keep you

comfortable. The air conditioning compressor will run if

the outside temperature is above

(3.3

C).

You may

notice a delay of three to four minutes before the fan

comes on.

Driver's

Temperature

Knob

The left knob sets the temperature for the entire system

when the light on DUAL button isn't lit.

the light is

lit, the knob sets the temperature for the driver. Turn the

knob toward red (clockwise) to raise the desired cabin

temperature.

Turn

toward

blue

(counterclockwise)

lower the

temperature.

The

display will show your

selection for a few seconds, then the outside temperature

will show or be displayed.

Passenger's

Temperature

Knob

The right knob sets the desired cabin temperature for the

passenger and will automatically force the system into a

dual zone operation,

lighting

the dual zone button light.

Turn

the

right

knob

toward red

(clockwise)

raise

the

temperature. Turn it toward blue (counterclockwise) to

lower the temperature.

The dual zone button

light indicates whether the system

is in single zone

dual

zone operation. When there is

no desire for

dualzone operation, push the lit dual zone

button to return to single zone operation. The dual zone

button light

will

off.

The system will operate to achieve your comfort set

point as quick as possible. If you set the temperature for

60°F (16°C)

90°F

(32"C),

the fan will go to it's

highest speed, unless you manually select a lower speed.

The system will maintain full

cold

full

hot operation

at these

settings.

Cold

Weather

Example:

(When

you

start the vehicle

cold

weather, below freezing

after

being

parked

overnight).

your Driver

Set

Temperature is

73°F

(23

"C)

and you are

Full Automatic mode, the system

will automatically move the

temperature doors to

full

hot.

The blower will start out

at a low speed and the

blower speed will increase

the

engine warms up. The

air will be delivered to the floor. As the interior of the

vehicle warms up to your desired comfort point, the

blower will decrease and

the

temperature door will

move to a cooler position to maintain your desired

comfort. As the cabin warms

the sun load

increases, the system could switch to

air delivered

to the windshield and the floor. (Defog mode)

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