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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Models Without a Spoiler) To change the bulb, do the following: 1. Open the trunk and view the access hole under the rear shelf. 2. Remove the bulb sockets by rotating, in either direction, then pull down. 3. Remove the bulb and replace. 4. Reinstall the new bulb and socket into the center high-mounted stoplamp. Interior Lamps Dome Lamp With Integral Reading Lamps To replace a bulb, do the following: 1. Insert a flat screwdriver into the slot at the of rear the lens. 2. With the screwdriver, push the tab rearward to release the lamp lens, Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Models With a Spoiler) To change the bulb, do the following: 1. Use a torx screwdriver to unscrew the bulb assembly from the spoiler. 2. Gently pull out the bulb assembly. 3. Remove the bulb(s) by gently wiggling the bulb from the assembly. 4. Replace the bulb(s) and reverse these steps to redace ...the bulb assembly. 3. Push the lens forward to release the two tabs at the front of the lens. 4. Gently remove and replace the bulb(s). 5. Reverse these steps to replace the lens. Dome Lamp Without Integral Reading Lamps To replace a bulb, do the following: 1. Fr'om the rear of the dome lamp lens, insert a flat screwdriver between the roof trim and the lens. 2. With the screwdriver, push the tab at therear of the lens forward to release the lens. 3. Pull the lamp lens rearward release the two front tabs. to 4. Gently remove and replace the bulb(s). 5. Reverse these steps to replace the lens.

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Seats and Restraint Systems	9
Seats and Seat Controls	10
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	16
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- And the Answers	21
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	22
Driver Position	22
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	30
Right Front Passenger Position	31
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	31
Rear Seat Passengers	37
Center Passenger Position	42
Children	44
Child Restraints	46
Larger Children	54
Safety Belt Extender	57
Checking Your Restraint Systems	57
Replacing Restraint System Part after a Crash	57
Features and Controls	59
Keys	60
Door Locks	62
Remote Keyless Entry	64
Trunk	68
Theft	68
Passlock	69
New Vehicle “Break-In"	70
Ignition Positions	70
Starting Your Engine	72
Engine Coolant Heater	75
Automatic Transaxle Operation	76
Manual Transaxle Operation	81
Parking Brake	84
Shifting Into PARK (P)	85
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	86
Parking Over Things That Burn	87
Engine Exhaust	88
Running Your Engine While You're Parked	88
Windows	89
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	91
Exterior Lamps	99
Interior Lamps	101
Mirrors	103
Storage Compartments	105
Sunroof (If Equipped)	108
Convertible Top	109
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	120
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	124
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	139
Comfort Controls	140
Air Conditioning	143
Heating	143
Ventilation System	143
Defogging and Defrosting Windows	144
Audio Systems	145
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo	145
Setting the Clock for All Systems Except AM-FM Stereo	145
AM-FM Stereo	146
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	147
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player And Equalizer	151
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer	154
Theft-Deterrent Feature	157
Understanding Radio Reception	160
Tips About Your Audio System	160
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	161
Care of Your Compact Discs	162
Fixed Mast Antenna	162
Your Driving and the Road	165
Defensive Driving	166
Drunken Driving	166
Control of a Vehicle	170
Braking	170
Steering	175
Off-Road Recovery	177
Passing	177
Loss of Control	179
Driving at Night	180
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	182
City Driving	185
Freeway Driving	186
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	187
Highway Hypnosis	188
Hills and Mountain Roads	188
Winter Driving	190
Recreational VehicleTowing	195
Loading your Vehicle	197
Towing a Trailer (Models with 2.4L Engine and 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle)	199
Towing A Trailer (Except Models with 2.4L Engine and 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle)	206
Problems on the Road	209
Hazard Warning Flashers	210
Other Warning Devices	211
Jump Starting	211
Towing Your Vehicle	216
Engine Overheating	222
If a Tire Goes Flat	230
Changing a Flat Tire	231
Compact Spare Tire	241
If You’re Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	242
Service and Appearance Care	245
Fuel	247
Filling Your Tank	249
Checking Things Under the Hood	251
Engine Oil	255
Air Cleaner	260
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Except 2.4L Code T Engine)	261
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.4L Code T Engine Only)	264
Manual Transaxle Fluid	265
Hydraulic Clutch	267
Engine Coolant	268
Surge Tank Pressure Cap	271
Power Steering Fluid	272
Windshield Washer Fluid	273
Brakes	274
Battery	277
Halogen Bulbs	278
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	283
Tires	283
Care of Safety Belts	294
Cleaning Tires	297
Finish Damage	298
Underbody Maintenance	298
Service Parts Identification Label	300
Electrical System	300
Capacities and Specifications	305
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	306
Maintenance Schedule	309
Introduction	310
Your Vehicle and the Environment	310
How This Section is Organized	311
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	312
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	312
Selecting the Right Schedule	312
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	349
At Each Fuel Fill	349
At Least Once a Year	351
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	354
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	354
Exhaust System Inspection	354
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection	354
Throttle Linkage Inspection	354
Brake System Inspection	355
Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection	355
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	356
Part E: Maintenance Record	358
Customer Assistance Information	361
Pontiac Cares	362
What Makes up Pontiac Cares?	363
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	363
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	365
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program	366
Canadian Roadside Assistance	368
Pontiac Courtesy Transportation	368
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	369
Warranty nformation	370
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	370
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	371
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	371
OrderingService and Owner Publications in Canada	371

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Center

High-Mounted

Stoplamp

(Models Without

Spoiler)

change the

bulb,

the following:

Open the trunk and view the access hole under the

rear shelf.

Remove

the

bulb

sockets

rotating,

either

direction,

then pull down.

Remove the bulb

and

replace.

Reinstall the new bulb

and

socket into the center

high-mounted stoplamp.

Center

High-Mounted

Stoplamp

(Models

With

Spoiler)

change the bulb,

the following:

Use a torx screwdriver to unscrew the bulb assembly

from

the

spoiler.

Gently pull out the bulb assembly.

Remove the bulb(s) by gently wiggling the bulb

Replace

the

bulb(s)

and

reverse these

steps

redace

from the assembly.

the bulb assembly.

Interior

Lamps

Dome

Lamp

With

Integral

Reading

Lamps

replace a bulb,

the following:

Insert a flat screwdriver into the slot

the

rear

the lens.

With the screwdriver, push the tab rearward to

Push the lens forward to release the two tabs at the

release the lamp lens,

front

the lens.

Gently remove and replace the bulb(s).

Reverse these steps to replace the lens.

Dome

Lamp

Without

Integral

Reading

Lamps

replace a bulb, do the following:

Fr'om the rear

the dome lamp lens, insert a flat

screwdriver between the roof trim and the lens.

With the screwdriver, push the tab at

the rear

the

Pull

the

lamp

lens

rearward

release

the

two

front

tabs.

Gently remove and replace the bulb(s).

Reverse these steps

replace the lens.

lens forward

release the lens.