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Hitches It's important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roads are a few reasons why you'll nee'dthe right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: ...,.- $ Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tonguewill not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Followthe manufacturer's recommendation for attaching safety chains and do notattach them to the bumper. Always leave justenough slack so you canturn with your rig. And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. . .'... Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to seal the holeslater when you remove the hitch. If you don't seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle (see "Carbon Monoxide" in the Index).Dirt and watercan, too. The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper. Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have its own brakes? Be sureto read and follow the instructions for thetrailer brakes so you'll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly. Because you have anti-lock brakes, do t y to tap into not r your vehicle's brake system. If you do, both brake systems won't work well, or at all. 4-33

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
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers ”	16
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	29
Children	36
Child Restraints	38
Larger Children	46
Safety Belt Extender	49
Checking Your Restraint Systems	49
Replacing Seat and Restraint System	49
Features and Controls	50
Keys	50
Door Locks	52
Theft	57
PASS-Key@II	59
New Vehicle “Break-In”	62
Ignition Switch	63
Parking Brake	72
Shifting Into PARK (P)	73
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	75
Parking Over Things That Burn	76
Engine Exhaust	77
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	77
Power Windows	78
Horn	79
Turn Signa/Multifunction Lever	79
Windshield Wipers	81
Lamp Controls	86
Mirror	90
Sun Visors	93
Lighters	96
Ashtrays	96
The Instrument Panel	98
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	100
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	122
Standard Climate Control	123
Ventilation Tips	127
Audio Systems	128
Setting the Clock for Stereo Radio	128
Setting the Clock for Radios with Cassette or CD	128
AM-FM Stereo Radio	129
AM-FM Stereo Radios with Cassette	130
AM-FM Stereo Radios with Compact Disc Player	133
Understanding Radio Reception	139
Cassette Tape Player Care	140
Compact Discs Care	141
Fixed Mast Antenna	141
Your Driving and the Road	144
Defensive Driving	144
Drunken Driving	145
Control of a Vehicle	147
Braking	148
Steering	152
Off-Road Recovery	154
Loss of Control	156
Driving at Night	157
Driving in the Rain	159
City Driving	162
Freeway Driving	163
Highway Hypnosis	165
Hill and Mountain Roads	165
Winter Driving	167
Towing a Trailer	173
Problems on the Road	180
Hazard Warning Flashers	180
Jump Starting	181
Towing Your Pontiac	185
Engine Overheating	191
If a Tire Goes Flat	199
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	222
Air Cleaner	229
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	233
Engine Coolant	235
Power Steering Fluid	238
Windshield Washer Fluid	239
Brakes	240
Halogen Bulbs	243
Tires	246
Appearance Care	253
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	261
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	262
Capacities and Specifications	268
Maintenance Schedule	270
Introduction	270
How This Section is Organized	271
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	272
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	272
Selecting the Right Schedule	272
Schedule I	275
Schedule II	296
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	306
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	309
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	310
Part E: Maintenance Record	312
Customer Assistance Information	314
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	314
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD)	315
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program*	316
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	317
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	318
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS	318
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program	319
Service and Owner Publications	320

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Hitches

Safety

Chains

. .

,.-

- $

’.

. .

It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment.

Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roads are a

few reasons why you’ll nee’d

the right hitch. Here are

some

rules to follow:

Will

you have to make any holes in the body

of your

vehicle when

you install a trailer hitch? If you

do,

then be sure to seal the

holes

later when you remove

the hitch.

you don’t seal them, deadly carbon

monoxide

(CO)

from your exhaust can get into your

vehicle (see “Carbon Monoxide” in the

Index).

Dirt

and

water can, too.

hitches.

not attach rental hitches or other

bumper-type hitches to them. Use only a

frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the

bumper.

The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for

You

should always attach chains between your

vehicle

and your

trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue

of the trailer

that the

tongue will not

drop

to the road

it becomes separated

from

the

hitch. Instructions

about safety chains may be provided by

the hitch

manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer.

Follow the

manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safety

chains and do

not attach them to the

bumper. Always

leave

just enough slack

you

can

turn

with

your

rig.

And, never allow safety chains to

drag

the ground.

Trailer

Brakes

Does

your

trailer have

its

own brakes? Be

sure

to read

and follow the instructions for

the

trailer brakes

you’ll

able to install, adjust

and

maintain them

properly.

Because you have

anti-lock

brakes,

not

try

to tap into

your vehicle’s brake system.

you

do,

both brake

systems won’t

work well, or

all.

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