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Power Windows The driver's window switch has an auto-down feature. This switch is labeledAUTO. Tap the rear of the switch, and the driver's window will open a small amount. If the rear of the switch is pressed all the way down and released, the window willgo all the way down. To stop the window while it is lowering, press the front of the switch. To raise the window, press and hold the front of the switch. ..._1 , .1 T .; ' 7; . -..., . I . >.-. c ...5' ... On four-door models, the driver's window also controls switch. include a lock-out Press LOCK OUT to stop front and rear passengers from using window their switches. The drivercan still control all the windows Push on. lock the with LOCK OUT again for normal operation. window When the orange band the switch on is showing, the passengers can operate their windows. . Switches on the driver's door armrest control each of the windows when the ignition is on. In addition, each passenger's door has a switchfor its own window. Horn Press either horn symbol on your steering wheel to sound the horn. 2-25

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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Power

Windows

The driver's

window switch has an auto-down

feature.

This switch

labeled AUTO. Tap

the rear of

the

switch,

and the driver's window will open

small

amount.

the

rear

the switch is pressed all the

way down and

released,

the

window

will

all

the

way

down.

To stop the

window

while it is lowering,

press

the front

of the switch.

raise the

window,

press

and

hold

the

front

the switch.

. .

. ._

..1;

' T

On four-door models, the driver's window

controls

also

include a

lock-out

switch.

Press LOCK OUT to stop

with

the

lock

on.

Push

LOCK OUT again for normal

front and rear passengers from using

their

window

switches. The drivercan still control

all the windows

. .

window

operation.

When the orange band

the switch

is showing, the passengers can operate their

windows.

Switches on

the

driver's

door

armrest control each of the

Horn

windows

when the ignition is on.

addition,

each

Press

either horn symbol on your steering wheel to

passenger's

door

has

switch

for its own

window.

sound

the horn.

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