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Cleaning the Outsideof the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield GM with Windshield Cleaner,Bon Ami@Powder (non-scratching glass cleaning powder),GM Part No. 1050011. The windshield is cleanif beads do not form when yourinse it with water. Grime from the windshield will stick the wiper blades to and affect their performance. Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse blade with water. the Check the wiper blades and clean them necessary; as replace blades that look worn. Cleaning the Outsideof Your Pontiac The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retentionand durability. Washing Your Vehicle The best wayto preserve your vehicle'sfinish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Don't wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Don't use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent)soaps. Don't use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or that contain acidor abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed dry on to the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches andwater spotting. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. Weatherstrips Silicone greaseon weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every months. six During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index.) Cleaning Exterior LampLenses Use lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a liquid hand, dish or vehicle washing (mild detergent) soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under "WashingYour Vehicle.'' 6-51

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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Cleaning

the

Outside

the

Windshield

and

Wiper

Blades

If the

windshield is not clear after

using

the

windshield

washer, or

the wiper blade chatters

when

running,

wax,

sap

or other material may be on the blade

or windshield.

Clean

the

outside

the

windshield

with GM

Windshield

Cleaner, Bon Ami@ Powder

(non-scratching

glass

cleaning

powder), GM Part

No.

105001

The

windshield

clean

beads do not form when

you rinse

it with

water.

Grime

from

the

windshield

will

stick

the

wiper

blades

and

affect

their

performance.

Clean

the

blade

wiping

vigorously

with

cloth

soaked

full-strength

windshield

washer

solvent.

Then

rinse

the

blade

with

water.

Check

the wiper blades

and

clean

them

necessary;

replace blades that look worn.

Weatherstrips

Silicone

grease on weatherstrips

will

make

them

last

longer,

seal

better,

and

not

stick

squeak.

Apply

silicone

grease

with

clean

cloth

least

every

six months.

During

very

cold,

damp

weather

frequent

application

may

required.

(See

“Recommended

Fluids

and

Lubricants”

the

Index.)

Cleaning

the

Outside

Your

Pontiac

The paint finish on

your vehicle provides

beauty,

depth

of color,

gloss

retentionand durability.

Washing

Your

Vehicle

The

best

way to preserve

your

vehicle’s

finish

keep

clean

washing it often

with

lukewarm

cold

water.

Don’t

wash your vehicle in the direct

rays

the sun.

Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents.

Use

liquid

hand, dish or car washing

(mild

detergent) soaps.

Don’t use cleaning

agents that are petroleum

based,

that

contain

acid or abrasives.

All

cleaning

agents

should

flushed

promptly

and

not

allowed

to dry on

the

surface, or they

could

stain. Dry the finish with

soft,

clean chamois or

all-cotton towel to avoid

surface

scratches

andwater spotting.

High pressure car washes may cause water to enter

your vehicle.

Cleaning

Exterior LampLenses

Use lukewarm or cold

water,

soft cloth and

liquid

hand, dish or vehicle washing (mild

detergent) soap to

clean exterior lamps and

lenses.

instructions

under

“Washing Your

Vehicle.’’

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