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Check Oil Light This light should come on briefly whileyou are . CHECK OIL starting your engine. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. If the light comes on and stays after on starting your vehicle, the oil level shouldbe checked. The oil level monitoring system only checksoil level during the brief period between key and engine start. on It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is running.Additionally, an oil level check is only performed if the engine has been turned for a off considerable periodof time allowingthe oil normally in circulation to drain back into the oil pan. Up Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) This light comes on when you need to shift to the next Prior tochecking the oil level, be sure your vehicle has been shut off for several minutes and on a level is bring it surface. Check the level on the dipstick and oil to the proper level. "Engine Oil" in the Index. See NOTE: A false CHECK O L light maybe generated I when parking on steep grades. higher gear. See "Manual Transaxle" in the Index, 2-64

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Seats and Restraint Systems	9
Seats and Seat Controls	9
Head Restraints	13
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone Your vehicle has a light that	15
Why Safety Belts Work	16
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	34
Rear Seat Passengers	34
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	38
Children	42
Child Restraints	44
Larger Children	51
Safety Belt Extender	54
Checking Your Restraint Systems	54
Replacing Restraint System Parts	54
Features and Controls	57
Keys	57
Door Locks	59
Keyless Entry System	62
Trunk	64
New Vehicle.“Break-In”	67
Ignition Switch	67
Starting Your Engine	69
Automatic Transaxle Operation	74
Manual Transaxle	77
Parkiaag.’Brake	80
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only)	81
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only)	83
Parking Over Things That Burn	84
Engine Exhaust	84
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transaxle) 1	85
Windows	86
Turn Signal Multifunction Lever	87
Windshield Wipers	89
Windshield Washer	90
Lamps	95
Mirrors	100
Storage Compartments	102
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	103
Sun Visors	104
The Instrument Panel	106
Warning , Lights, Gages and Indicators	110
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	123
Comfort Controls	123
Heating	127
Ventilation	127
Defrosting and Defogging	128
Audio Systems	130
Setting the Clock	130
AM-FM Stereo	130
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	132
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer	135
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player	139
Theft-Deterrent Feature	143
Understanding Radio Reception	145
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	147
Care of Your Compact Discs	147
Fixed Mast Antenna	147
Your Driving and the Road	149
Defensive Driving	149
Control of a Vehicle	153
Braking	153
Steering	158
Off-Road Recovery	160
Passing	161
Loss of Control	162
Driving at Night	163
Driving in Rain	165
City Driving	168
Freeway Driving	169
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	170
Highway Hypnosis	171
Hill and Mountain Roads	171
Winter Driving	173
Recreational Vehicle Towing	177
Loading Your Vehicle	180
Towing a Trailer	182
Problems on the Road	191
Hazard Warning Flashers	191
Jump Starting	192
Towing Your Vehicle	197
Engine Overheating	202
If a Tire Goes Flat	211
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	222
Service and Appearance Care	223
Service	223
Fuel	224
Checking Things Under the Hood	228
Engine Oil	232
Air Cleaner	238
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	239
Manual Transaxle Fluid	242
Engine Coolant	244
Power Steering Fluid	248
Windshield Washer Fluid	249
Brakes	250
Battery	254
Halogen Bulbs	255
Tires	259
Appearance Care	267
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	275
Electrical System	276
Replacement . Bulbs	281
Capacities and Specifications	282
Maintenance Schedule	285
Introduction	285
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance	287
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	287
Selecting the Right Schedule	287
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	321
At Each Fuel Fill	321
At Least Once a Month	321
At Least Once a Year	322
Part C: -Periodic Maintenance	325
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	326
Part E: Maintenance Record	328
Customer Assistance Information	331
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	332
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	334
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program	335
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	338
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	339
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN Governent	340
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS	340
Service and Owner Publications	341

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Check

Oil

Light

CHECK

OIL

This

light

should

come

briefly

while you

are

starting

your

engine.

the

light does

not

come

on,

have

repaired.

the

light

comes

and

stays

after

starting

your

vehicle,

the

oil

level

should be checked.

Prior

to checking the

oil

level,

sure

your

vehicle

has

been

shut

off

for several

minutes

and

is on

level

surface.

Check

the

oil level on the

dipstick

and

bring

the

proper

level.

See “Engine

Oil”

in the

Index.

NOTE:

false

CHECK

OIL

light

may be generated

when parking

steep

grades.

The oil

level

monitoring

system only

checks

oil

level

during

the

brief

period

between

key

and engine start.

It does

not

monitor engine

oil

level

when

the

engine

running.

Additionally,

oil level check

only

performed

the engine has

been

turned off for a

considerable

period

time

allowing

the oil normally

circulation

drain

back into the oil

pan.

Shift

Light

(Manual

Transaxle)

This

light comes on when

you

need

shift to the

higher

gear. See

“Manual

Transaxle” in the Index,

2-64