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New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Pontiacdoesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don't drive at any one speed fast or 500 slow for the first miles (804 km). Don't make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren't broken yet in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this "breaking-in" guideline every time you get new brake linings. Don't tow a trailer during "break-in."See "Towing a "railer'' in the Index for more information. Ignition Switch -- -- With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you turn can the switch to five positions: ACC (A): This position lets you use things the like radio and windshield wipers when the engineoff. To is use ACC, push in the key and turntoward you. Your it steering wheel will stay locked. 2-12

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Seats and Seat Controls	8
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	12
Why Safety Belts Work	13
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	17
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	36
Children	43
Child Restraints	45
Larger Children	58
Safety Belt Extender	61
Checking Your Restraint Systems	61
RepIacing Seat and Restraint System	61
Features and Controls	62
Keys	62
Door Locks	64
PASS Key - II	72
New Vehicle “Break-In”	73
Ignition Switch	73
Automatic Transaxle	77
Parking Brake	82
Parking Over Things That Burn	86
Engine Exhaust	86
Running Your Engine WhiIe You’re Parked	87
Power Windows	88
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	89
Windshield Wipers	91
Windshield Washer	91
Lamps	95
Mirrors	100
Storage and Compartments	102
Sun Visors	104
Ashtrays and Lighter	105
Instrument Panel	107
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	109
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	126
Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls	126
Heating	128
Ventilation	128
Defogging and Defrosting Windows	128
Air Conditioning	128
Audio Systems	130
Setting the Clock	130
AM/FM Stereo Radio	130
Playing a Cassette Tape	134
Playing a Compact Disc	135
Understanding Radio Reception	138
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	140
Care of Your Compact Discs	140
Fixed Mast Antenna	141
Your Driving and the Road	144
Defensive Driving	144
Drunken Driving	145
Control of a Vehicle	148
Braking	148
Steering	152
Off-Road Recovery	154
Loss of Control	156
Driving at Night	157
Driving in the Rain	159
City Driving	161
Freeway Driving	162
Highway Hypnosis	164
Hill and Mountain Roads	164
Winter Driving	166
Towing a Trailer	172
Problems on the Road	180
Hazard Warning Flashers	180
Jump Starting	181
Towing Your Vehicle	186
Engine Overheating	192
If a Tire Goes Flat	202
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	212
Service and Appearance Care	214
Service	214
Fuel	216
Checking Things Under the Hood	220
Engine Oil	223
Air Cleaner	228
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	229
Engine Coolant	232
Power Steering Fluid	235
Windshield Washer Fluid	237
Brakes	238
Battery	241
Halogen Bulbs	241
Bulb Replacement	245
Tires	259
Appearance Care	267
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	276
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	277
Capacities and Specifications	284
Maintenance Schedule	288
Introduction	288
How This Section is Organized	289
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance	290
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	290
Selecting the Right Schedule	290
Maintenance Schedule	291
Schedule I	293
Schedule II	313
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	323
Part C: Periodic Maintenance	326
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	327
Part E: Maintenanc Record	329
Customer Assistance Information	334
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	334
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD)	335
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	336
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS to the United States Government	337
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS to the Candian Government	338
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS to General Motors	338
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program	338
Service and Owner Publications	340

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New

Vehicle “Break-In”

NOTICE:

Your modern

Pontiac doesn’t need an

elaborate

“break-in.”

But it will perform

better

the

long

run if you follow these guidelines:

Don’t drive

any

one

speed

fast or

slow

for

the

first

500

miles

(804

km).

Don’t make

full-throttle

starts.

200

miles

(322

km)

so.

During

this

time

your new brake

linings

aren’t

yet broken

in. Hard stops

with

new

linings

can

mean

premature

wear

and

earlier

replacement.

this

“breaking-in”

guideline

every

time you get new brake linings.

Don’t tow a

trailer

during

“break-in.” See

“Towing

”railer’’

the

Index

for

information.

Avoid making hard stops

for

the

first

Ignition Switch

With

the

ignition

key

the

ignition

switch,

you

can turn

the

switch

five positions:

ACC

(A):

This

position

lets

you

use

things

like the

radio

and

windshield

wipers

when

the

engine

off.

use

ACC,

push

the

key

and

turn

it toward

you.

Your

steering

wheel

will

stay

locked.

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