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If you're using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After you've loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then &e tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they aren't, you may be to get themright able simply by moving some items around in the trailer. 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 need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: 0 Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires are inflated to the recommended pressure for cold tires. You'll find these numbers on theTire-Loading Information label (found on the inside of the trunk lid) or see "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. Then be sure you don't go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. 0 Will you have to make anyholes 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 water can, too. The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to tlfem. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper. 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
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

Match case Limit results 1 per page

If you’re using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer

tongue

(A) should weigh

10%

of the total loaded trailer

weight

(B).

you have

weight-distributing hitch, the

trailer

tongue

(A)

should weigh

12%

of the total loaded

trailer

weight (B).

After you’ve loaded your trailer,

weigh

the

trailer

and

then &e tongue, separately, to see if the weights are

proper. If they

aren’t,

you

may

able to

get

them right

simply by moving some items around in the trailer.

Total

Weight

Your

Vehicle’s

Tires

Be sure your

vehicle’s tires are inflated to the

recommended pressure for cold tires. You’ll find these

numbers

the Tire-Loading Information label (found

on the inside of the trunk

lid)

or see “Loading Your

Vehicle” in the Index. Then be sure you don’t

over

the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of

the

trailer

tongue.

Hitches

It’s important

have the correct hitch equipment.

Crosswinds, large trucks going by

and rough roads

are

few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here

are

some rules to follow:

Will

you have to

make

any holes in the body

your

vehicle when

you install a trailer hitch? If

you do,

then be sure to seal the

holes

later 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 water can, too.

The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for

hitches.

not attach rental hitches or other

bumper-type hitches

tlfem.

Use

only

frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to

the bumper.

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