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Playing aCassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not workwell in this player. While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE,BAL, TREBLE and BASS controls just as you do for the radio. The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tapeis playing. When the down indicator arrow is lit, selections listed on the bottom side of the cassette are playing. When the up arrow is lit, selections listed on the top side of the cassette are playing. The tape player automatically begins playing the other side when it reaches the end of the tape. If E and a number appear on the radio display, the tape won't play becauseof an error. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can't be corrected, please contact your dealer. If your radio displays an error number, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK down arrow to search for the previous selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for PREV or SEEK to work. The tape direction arrow blinks during PREV or SEEK operation. Press PREV or the.SEEK down akow to stop searching. The sound is muted during PREV or SEEK operation. 0 ElO: The tape is tight and the player can't turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil. Turn the tape over and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily, your tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player. Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly. Ell: The tape is broken. Try a new tape. NEXT (2): Press this button or the SEEK up arrow to search for the next selection on the tape. If you hold the button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT or SEEKto work. The tape direction arrow blinks during NEXT or SEEK operation. Press PREV or the SEEK up arrow to stop searching. The sound is muted during NEXT or SEEK operation. PROG (3): Press this button to play the other side of the tape.

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Seats and Seat Controls	8
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	12
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	17
Driver Position (2-Door Models)	17
Driver Position (4-Door Models)	23
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	30
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	37
Right Front Passenger Position (2-Door Models)	37
Center Passenger Position	41
Rear' Seat Passengers.	43
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults (4-Door Models)	46
Children	49
Child Restraints	51
Larger Children	66
Safety Belt Extender	69
CheckingYourRestraint Systems	69
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	69
Features and Controls	70
Keys	70
Door Locks	72
Remote Lock Control (Option)	73
Trunk	76
Theft	77
PASS-Key@ I1	77
New Vehicle "Break-In"	79
Ignition Positions	79
Starting Your Engine	80
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)	82
Automatic Transaxle Operation	83
Parking Brake	87
Shifting Into PARK (P)	88
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	91
Parking Over Things That Burn	92
Engine Exhaust	92
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	93
Power Windows	94
Horn	94
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever	95
Lamps	101
Interior Lamps	103
Mirrors	106
Storage and Compartments	107
Ashtrays and Lighter	109
Sun Visors	110
Accessory Outlet	111
Sunroof (Option)	111
Instrument Panel	112
hstrument Panel Cluster	113
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	115
Trip Calculator (Option)	126
Head-Up Display (Option)	127
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	132
Comfort Controls	132
Air Conditioning	133
Heating	134
Ventilation System	134
Defogging and Defrosting	135
Rear Window Defogger	135
Audio Systems	136
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo	136
Setting the Clock for All Systems Except AM-FM Stereo	136
AM-FM Stereo	137
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (Option)	138
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer (Option)	142
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Risc Player (Option)	145
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer (Option)	147
Theft-Deterrent Feature	150
Understanding Radio Reception	153
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	154
Care of Your Compact Discs	154
Fixed Mast Antenna	154
Power Antenna Mast Care	155
Your Driving and the Road	156
Defensive Driving	156
Drunken Driving	157
Control of a Vehicle	160
Braking	160
Steering	164
Off-Road Recovery	166
Passing	167
Loss of Control	168
Driving at Night	169
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	171
City Driving	174
Freeway Driving	175
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	176
Highway Hypnosis	177
Hill and Mountain Roads	177
Winter Driving	179
Loading Your Vehicle	183
Towing a Trailer	185
Problems on the Road	194
Hazard Warning Flashers	194
Jump Starting	195
Towing Your Vehicle	200
Engine Overheating	205
If a Tire Goes Flat	216
Changing a Flat Tire	216
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	227
Service and Appearance Care.	228
Service	228
Fuel	229
Checking Things Under the Hood	233
Engine Oil	237
Air Cleaner	243
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	244
Engine Coolant	247
Power Steering Fluid	251
Windshield Washer Fluid	252
Brakes	253
Battery	257
Bulb Replacement	258
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	275
Tires	275
Appearance Care	283
Cleaning the Inside of Your Pontiac	284
Cleaning the Outside of Your Pontiac	287
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	291
Electrical System	291
Replacement Bulbs	299
Capacities and Specifications	300
Maintenance schedule	304
Introduction	304
Your Vehicle and the Environment	304
How This Section is Organized	305
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	306
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	306
Selecting the Right Schedule	306
Maintenance Schedule	307
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	339
At Each Fuel Fill	339
At Least Once a Month	339
At Least Twice a Year	340
At Least Once a Year	340
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	343
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	344
Part E: Maintenance Record	346
Customer Assistance Information	348
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	349
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	351
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program	352
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE -- Alternative Dispute Resolution Program"	355
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES' GOVERNMENT	356
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	357
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS	357
Service and Owner Publications	358

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Playing

Cassette

Tape

Your tape player is built to work best

with tapes that are

minutes long on each side.

Tapes longer than

that

are

thin they may

not

work well in this player.

While the tape is playing, use the VOL,

FADE,

BAL,

TREBLE and

BASS

controls just as you

for the

radio. The display

will

show

arrow

show

which

side of

the

tape is playing. When

the

down indicator

arrow is lit, selections listed on the bottom side of the

cassette are playing. When the up

arrow

lit, selections

listed on the top side

the cassette are playing. The

tape player automatically begins playing the other side

when

reaches the end of

the

tape.

E and a

number appear on the radio display, the tape

won’t

play

because

error.

ElO:

The tape is tight and the player can’t turn the

tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the

open end down and

try to turn the right hub

counterclockwise with

a pencil. Turn the tape over

and repeat. If

the hubs do not

turn

easily,

your

tape

may

be damaged and should not be used

in the

player.

Try

a new tape to make sure your player is

working

properly.

Ell:

The tape

broken.

Try

new

tape.

If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t

corrected, please contact your dealer. If your radio

displays an error number, write it down and provide it to

your dealer when reporting the problem.

(1):

Press this button or the SEEK down arrow to

search for the previous selection on the tape. Your tape

must have at least three seconds of silence between

each

selection for PREV or SEEK to work. The tape direction

arrow blinks during PREV or SEEK operation. Press

PREV or the.SEEK down akow to stop searching.

The

sound is muted during PREV or SEEK

operation.

(2):

Press this button or the

SEEK

arrow

search for the next selection on the tape.

you hold the

button or press it more

than

once, the player will

continue moving forward through the tape. Your

tape

must have

least

three

seconds

silence between each

selection for NEXT or

SEEK

to work. The tape

direction arrow blinks during NEXT or

SEEK

operation.

Press PREV

the SEEK up arrow to stop searching.

The sound is muted during NEXT or SEEK operation.

PROG

(3):

Press this button to play the other side

the tape.