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Problems on the Road NOTICE: ~ I Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your warranty. If there seems to be no leak, check to see if the electric engine fan is running. If the engine is overheating, the fan should be running. If it isn't, your vehicle needs service. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank-2.01 14 Engine If you haven'tfound a problem yet, but the coolant level isn'tat or above the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the co'olantrecovery tank. (See Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix.) NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant. I When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the FULL COLD mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there's one more thingyou can try.You can add the proper coolantmix directlyto the thermostat housing, but be the sure cooling system is cool before you do it. 1 3 2

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
How to Use this Manual	4
Seats & Restraint Systems	10
Seats and Seat Controls	11
Safety Belts	13
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	18
Driver Position	19
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	23
Right Front Passenger Position	23
Rear Seat Passengers	24
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides	26
Center Passenger Position	28
Children	29
Smaller Children and Babies	29
Child Restraints	30
Larger Children	37
Safety Belt Extender	39
Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash	39
Features & Controls	40
Keys	41
Locks	42
Glove Box	46
Ignition Switch	47
Starting Your Engine	49
Engine Coolant Heater	50
Shifting the Transaxle	51
Parking Brake	57
Shifting Into Park	57
Windows	61
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	62
Light Controls	63
Windshield Wipers	67
Windshield Washer	68
Cruise Control	69
Mirrors	72
Storage Compartments	74
Ashtray and Lighter	75
Sunroof	75
Instrument Panel	79
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	83
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems	90
Climate Control System	91
Air Conditioning System	92
Setting the Clock	95
AM/FM Stereo Radio	96
Cassette Tape Player	97
Compact Disc Player	98
Understanding Radio Reception	99
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	99
Care of Your Compact Discs	100
Fixed Mast Antenna	100
Your Driving and the Road	102
Defensive Driving	103
Drunken Driving	103
Control of a Vehicle	105
Braking	105
Anti-Lock Brakes	105
Steering Tips	107
Steering in Emergencies	108
Passing	109
Driving at Night	111
Dnvlng in the Rain	112
City Driving	114
Freeway Driving	114
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	115
Hill and Mountain Roads	116
Winter Driving	117
Recreational Towing	120
Towing a Trailer	120
Problems on the Road	122
Hazard Warning Flashers	123
Jump Starting	123
Towing Your Pontiac	127
Engine Overheating	130
If a Tire Goes Flat	139
Changing a Flat Tire	139
Compact Spare Tire	145
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	146
Service & Appearance Care	148
Service	149
Fuel	149
Hood Release	153
Engine Oil	157
Air Cleaner	160
Transaxle Fluid	161
Engine Coolant	165
Power Steering Fluid	167
Windshield Washer Fluid	168
Brakes	169
Battery	171
Bulb Replacement	171
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	174
Loading Your Vehicle	175
Tires	176
Appearance Care	181
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	187
Add-on Electrical Equipment	187
Fuses & Circuit Breakers	188
Capacities & Specifications	191
Fluids & Lubricants	192
Replacement Bulbs	193
Engine Specifications	195
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	195
Maintenance Schedule	198
Introduction	199
A Word About Maintenance	199
Your Vehicle and the Environment	199
How This Part is Organized	199
A. Scheduled Maintenance Services	200
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	200
Selecting the Right Schedule	200
Schedule I	201
Schedule II	203
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services	205
B. Owner Checks & Services	207
At Each Fuel Fill	207
At Least Once a Month	208
At Least Twice a Year	208
At Least Once a Year	209
C. Periodic Maintenance Inspections	211
D. Recommended Fluids & Lubricants	213
E. Maintenance Record	215
Customer Assistance Information	220
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	221
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired	222
Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	222
Reporting Safety Defects	223
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program	224
Service Publications	225
Index	232

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Problems

the

Road

NOTICE:

Engine

damage

from

running your

engine without coolant isn’t

covered by your warranty.

there seems to be

leak, check to

see

the electric engine fan is running.

the engine

overheating, the fan

should be running. If it isn’t, your

vehicle

needs

service.

How

Add

Coolant

the

Coolant

Recovery

Tank-2.01

Engine

you

haven’t

found a

problem

yet,

but

the coolant level

isn’t at or above the

FULL

COLD

mark, add a

50/50

mixture

clean

water

(preferably

distilled) and a proper antifreeze at

the

co’olant

recovery tank. (See

Coolant

the

Index

for more information about

the proper coolant mix.)

1 3 2

NOTICE:

In cold weather, water can freeze

and crack the engine, radiator,

heater core and other parts. Use the

recommended coolant.

When the coolant in the coolant

recovery tank is at

above the

FULL

COLD

mark, start your

vehicle.

the overheat

warning

continues,

there’s

one more

thing

you

can

try.

You

can

add the proper

coolant mix

directly

the thermostat housing,

but

sure the

cooling

system

cool

before

you

it.