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Dump and Stow Feature To use this feature on CENTER OR LEFT or LEFT ONLY seats: Lift the upper lever to fold the seatback forward. Push down on the rear release bar (located behind the seat), and tilt the entire seat and seatback forward. \\ \ \ \ h\ \ \ i To release the RIGHT ONLY seat from this position: Push the lower lever back, while you pull the entire seat back to the upright position. Lift theupper lever to lift the seatback up again. Push and pull on seat and the the seatback to be sure both are locked intoposition. The second and third row bucket seats have been designed to allow them to foldfully upward and forward when the seats are anchored in the rear-most position. This design improves both luggagekargo capacity and rear seat entry/exit. To use this featureon RIGHT ONLY seats: Lift the upper lever to fold the seatback forward. Push the lower lever back and tilt the entireseat and seatback forward. To release the CENTER OR LEFT or LEFT ONLY seat from thisposition: Pull the entire seat back to the upright position. Lift the upper lever to lift the seatback up again. Push and pull onthe seat and the seatback to be sure both are locked into position. 1-9

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Seats and Restraint Systems	9
Seats and Seat Controls	9
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	23
Why Safety Belts Work	24
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	27
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	41
Children	49
Child Restraints	61
Larger Children	69
Safety Belt Extender	72
Checking Your Restraint Systems	72
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	72
Features and Controls	73
Keys	73
Door Locks	75
Theft	93
New Vehicle “Break-InSS	94
Ignition Positions	95
Parking Brake	102
Parking Over Things That Burn	106
Engine Exhaust	107
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	107
Windows	108
Turn Signa/Multifunction Lever	110
Windshield Wipers	112
Lamps	117
Storage Compartments	123
Cupholders/Ashtray/Lighter	129
Sun Visors	136
The Instrument Panel	140
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	144
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	159
Comfort Controls	159
Heating	161
Ventilation System	161
Defogging and Defrosting	166
Audio Systems	167
Setting the Clock	167
AM-FM Stereo	167
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (Option)	169
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer (Option)	171
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer (Option)	173
Understanding Radio Reception	178
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	180
Integrated Roof Antenna	181
Your Driving and the Road	183
Defensive Driving	183
Drunken Driving	184
Control of a Vehicle	187
Steering	190
Off-Road Recovery	192
Loss of Control	194
Driving at Night	195
Driving in Rain	197
Freeway Driving	201
Highway Hypnosis	203
Hill and Mountain Roads	203
Winter Driving	205
Loading Your Vehicle	209
Towing a Trailer	211
Problems on the Road	221
Hazard Warning Flashers	221
Jump Starting	222
Towing Your Vehicle	227
Engine Overheating	233
If a Tire Goes Flat	243
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	254
Service and Appearance Care	257
Service	257
Fuel	258
Checking Things Under the Hood 1	262
Engine Oil	265
Air Cleaner	270
Engine Coolant	274
Power Steering Fluid	278
Windshield Washer Fluid	279
Brakes	281
Battery	284
Halogen Bulbs	285
Tires	292
Appearance Care	301
Vehicle Identification Number (VJN) - L	310
Electrical System	310
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	311
Capacities and Specifications	317
Maintenance Schedule.	321
Introduction	321
How This Section is Organized	322
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	323
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	323
Selecting the Right Schedule	323
Maintenance Schedule	325
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	354
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	358
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	359
Part E: Maintenance Record	361
Customer Assistance Information	363
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	364
Telephone (TTY) Users	366
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program	367
Pontiac Courtesy Transportation	369
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE -- Alternative Dispute Resolution Program*	370
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES	371
REPORTING SAFETY DEFEC'dS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	372
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS	372
Service and Owner Publications	373

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Dump

and

Stow

Feature

\ \

The second and third row bucket seats have been

designed to

allow

them to

foldfully upward and forward

when

the

seats

are

anchored

the

rear-most position.

This design improves both luggagekargo capacity and

rear

seat entry/exit.

To use this

feature

RIGHT ONLY seats: Lift the

upper lever to fold the seatback forward. Push the lower

lever back and tilt the

entire seat and seatback forward.

use

this

feature on CENTER OR

LEFT

ONLY

seats:

Lift

the

upper

lever

fold

the

seatback

forward.

Push

down

the

rear

release

bar

(located

behind

the

seat),

and

tilt

the

entire

seat

and

seatback

forward.

To release the RIGHT

ONLY

seat

from

this position:

Push the lower lever back, while

you

pull the entire

seat

back to the upright position. Lift

the upper lever to lift

the seatback up again. Push and

pull

the seat and the

seatback to be sure both are locked

into position.

release the CENTER OR LEFT

LEFT ONLY seat

from

this position: Pull the entire seat back

the

upright position. Lift the upper lever

lift the seatback

up again. Push and pull

on the seat and the seatback to

be sure both are locked into position.

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