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Automatic Transaxle, Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock, A/C Compressor, Cruise Control, Exhaust Gas Recirculation, Cannister Purge Valve, A/C Compressor AIR BAG Air Bag System EXT LAMP Exterior Lamps, Instrument Panel Lights PRiR A€C hwer Dmx L& flrnV&H& TGp -, (Convertible Model) Heater and A/C Control, Anti-Lock HVAC Brake System Radio, Remote Keyless Entry RADIO ALARM Interior Lamps, Alarm Module, Warning Chimes CRUISE Cruise Control L HDLP Left Headlamp CIG Cigarette Lighter, Horn, Diagnostic Connector Fuse ERLS Usage Fuse INST LPS Usage Instrument Panel Lights, Warning Chimes STOP/HAZ Exterior Lamps,Anti-Lock Brakes, Cruise Control Power Windows, Power Sunroof, PWR WINDOW Top Controls (Convertible Models) (Circuit Breaker) Powertrain Control Module PCM/ICN 3r E& S & 5NT LAMP N ns&%c&c ElkWarning Chimes, Overhead Lamps, Mapmeading Lamps, Glove Box Lamp, Trunk Lamp, Radio, Power Mirrors, Remote Keyless Entry Engine Ignition IGN R HDLP Right Headlamp Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Fuse Panel Your steering wheelradio controls are protected by fuses. For service, contact your Pontiac Service Department.

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Seats and Seat Controls	8
Head Restraints	11
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	13
Why Safety Belts Work	14
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	18
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	32
Children	40
Child Restraints	42
Larger Children	50
Safety Belt Extender	53
Checking Your Restraint Systems	53
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	53
Features and Controls	54
Keys	54
Door Locks	56
Trunk	61
New Vehicle “Break-In”	63
Ignition Switch	63
Parking Brake	76
Parking Your Vehicle	79
Parking Over Things That Burn	80
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transaxle)	81
Windows	82
Turn Signal / Multifunction Lever	83
Windshield Washer	86
Lamps	91
Mirrors	95
Storage Compartments	97
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	99
Sun Visors	100
The Instrument Panel	111
Instrument Panel Cluster	113
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	115
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	128
Comfort Controls	128
Heating	132
Ventilation System	132
Defogging and Defrosting Windows	133
Audio Systems	134
Setting the Clock	134
AM-FM Stereo	134
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (Option)	136
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer (Option)	139
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer (Option)	142
Care of Your Compact Discs	149
Fixed Mast Antenna	149
Your Driving and the Road	150
Defensive Driving	150
Drunken Driving	151
Control of a Vehicle	153
Braking	154
Steering	159
Off-Road Recovery	161
Loss of Control	163
Driving at Night	164
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	179
Problems on the Road	190
Hazard Warnine Flashers	190
Jump Starting	191
Towing Your VehicIe	196
Engine Overheating	202
If a Tire Goes Flat	210
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	222
Service and Appearance Care	224
Service	224
Fuel	225
Checking Things Under the Hood	229
Engine Oil	233
Air Cleaner	238
Engine Coolant	245
Power Steering Fluid	249
Windshield Washer Fluid	250
Brakes	251
Battery	254
Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs	255
Tires	259
Appearance Care	267
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	275
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	276
Capacities and Specifications	281
Maintenance Schedule	284
Introduction	284
How This Section is Organized	285
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	286
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	286
Selecting the Right Schedule	286
Maintenance Schedule	287
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	321
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	326
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	327
Part E: Maintenance Record	329
Customer Assistance Information	332
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	333
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	335
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program	336
Pontiac Courtesy Transportation	338
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program*	339
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	340
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	341
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS	341
Service and Owner Publications	342

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Fuse

ERLS

HVAC

RADIO

ALARM

CRUISE

HDLP

CIG

Usage

Automatic Transaxle, Brake-Transaxle

Shift Interlock, A/C Compressor,

Cruise Control, Exhaust

Gas

Recirculation, Cannister Purge Valve,

A/C

Compressor

AIR

BAG

Air Bag System

EXT

LAMP

Exterior Lamps, Instrument Panel

Lights

(Convertible Model)

Heater and A/C Control, Anti-Lock

Brake System

Radio, Remote Keyless

Entry

Interior Lamps, Alarm Module,

Warning Chimes

Cruise

Control

Left Headlamp

Cigarette Lighter,

Horn,

Diagnostic Connector

PRiR

A€C

hwer

Dmx

L-&,

flrnV&H&

TGp

Fuse

INST

LPS

STOP/HAZ

PWR

WINDOW

PCM/ICN

5NT

LAMP

IGN

HDLP

Usage

Instrument Panel Lights,

Warning

Chimes

Exterior

Lamps, Anti-Lock Brakes,

Cruise

Control

Power Windows, Power Sunroof,

Top

Controls (Convertible Models)

(Circuit Breaker)

Powertrain Control Module

N3nrs

&%c&c

Elk-

ES&&

Warning Chimes, Overhead

Lamps,

Mapmeading Lamps, Glove

Box

Lamp,

Trunk

Lamp, Radio, Power

Mirrors, Remote Keyless

Entry

Engine Ignition

Right Headlamp

Steering Wheel Controls

(If

Equipped)

Fuse

Panel

Your steering

wheelradio controls are protected

by fuses. For service, contact your Pontiac

Service Department.