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Windows On a vehicle with manual windows, the window use crank located on the inside of each door to open and close each window. The driver's window switch has auto-down feature. an This switchis labeled AUTO. Tap the switchback, and the driver's window will opensmall amount. When the a switch is moved all the way back, the window will go down all the way. Power Windows (Option) To stop the window while it is lowering, move the . switch forward.To raise the window, move and hold the switch forward. On four-door models, the driver's window controls also include a lock-out switch. Press REAR LOCK OUT to stop front and rear passengers from using their window switches. The driver can still control all of the windows w t the switch in the lock position.Press the other side ih of the REAR LOCK OUT button for normal window operation. -- Horn Press the centerof your steering wheel to sound the horn. Switches on the driver's door armrest control each the of windows when the ignition on. In addition, each is passenger door has a switch for own window. its 2-30

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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Windows

vehicle

with

manual

windows,

use

the

window

crank

located

the

inside

each

door

open

and

each

window.

Power

Windows

(Option)

Switches

the

driver’s

door

armrest

control

each

the

windows

when

the

ignition

is on.

addition,

each

passenger

door

has

switch

for

its own

window.

The

driver’s

window

switch

has

auto-down

feature.

This

switch

labeled

AUTO.

Tap

the

switch

back,

and

the

driver’s

window

will

open

small

amount.

When

the

switch is moved

all

the

way

back, the window will

down

all

the way.

stop

the window while it is lowering,

move

the

switch

forward.

raise

the

window,

move

and

hold

the

switch

forward.

four-door

models,

the

driver’s

window

controls

also

include

lock-out

switch.

Press

REAR

LOCK

OUT

stop

front

and

rear

passengers

from

using

their

window

switches.

The

driver

can

still

control

all

the

windows

with

the

switch

the

lock

position.

Press

the

other

side

of the

REAR

LOCK

OUT

button

for

normal

window

operation.

- -

Horn

Press

the

center

your

steering

wheel

sound

the

horn.

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