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While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE and BAL controls just as you do forthe radio. The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing. When the down indicatorarrow 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 endof the tape. PREY (1): Press this button or the SEEK down arrowto search for the previous selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three secondsof silence between a h selection for PREV or SEEK to work. The tape direction arrow blinks during PREV or SEEK operation. Press PREV or the SEEK down arrow to stop searching. The sound will mute during PREV or SEEK operation. NEXT (2): Press this button or the SEEK up arrow to search for the next selection on the tape. If you hold the button, the player will continue moving forward through the tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection NEXT or'SEEKto for If E and a number appear on the radio display, the tape won't play because of an error. E10: The tape is tight and the player can't turn the tape hubs. Removethe tape. Holdthe tape with the open end down and t y to turn the right hub r counterclockwise with a pencil, Turn the tape over and repeat. If the hubs do turn easily, your tape not may be damaged and should not be used in the player. Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly. work. The tape direction arrow blinks during NEXT or SEEK operation. Press NEXT or the SEEK up arrow to stop searching. The sound will mute during NEXT or SEEK operation. Ell: The tape is broken. Try a new tape. If any error occursrepeatedly or if an error can't be corrected, please contact your dealer. If your radio displays an error nuniber, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. PROG (3): Press this button to play the other side of the tape. on (4): Press this button to reduce background noise. Note that the double-D symbol will appear the display, on Dolby00 Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license fromDolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 3-12

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Seats and Seat Controls	9
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	14
Here Are Questions Many People Ask	19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Driver Position	20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	27
Right Front Passenger Position	28
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	28
Seat Passengers	34
Children	37
Child Restraints	39
Larger Children	45
Safety Belt Extender	48
Checking Your Restraint Systems	48
Replacing Restraint System Parts	48
Features and Controls	50
Keys	51
Door Locks	53
Remote Keyless Entry System	55
Hatch	59
Theft	61
Vehicle and Content Theft-Deterrent System	62
PASS-K 11	65
Feature Customization	66
New Vehicle “Break-In”	72
Ignition Switch	72
Starting Your Engine	74
Engine Coolant Heater	76
Automatic Transmission Operation	77
Manual Transmission	81
Parking Brake	86
Shifting Into PARK (P)	87
Parking Your Vehicle	89
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	89
Parking Over Things That Burn	90
Engine Exhaust	90
Windows	92
Horn	92
Tilt Steering Wheel	93
Turn SignaVMultifunction	93
Lamps	100
Interior Lamps	103
Mirrors	105
Storage Compartments	107
Ashtray and Lighter	108
Sun Visors	109
Floor Mats	110
Convertible Top	117
Instrument Panel	123
Warning Lights, Cages and Indicators	126
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	140
Comfort Controls	141
Cooling	142
Heating	143
Bi-Level Heating	143
Ventilation	143
Defogging and Defrosting	143
Rear Window Defogger	144
Ventilation System	144
Audio Systems	145
Setting the Clock for All Systems	145
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	146
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	149
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc	153
Trunk Mounted CD Changer	155
Theft-Deterrent Feature	158
Steering Wheel Controls	160
Understanding Radio Reception	161
Tips About Your Audio System	161
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	162
Care of Your Compact Discs	162
Power Antenna Mast Care	163
Your Driving and the Road	166
Defensive Driving	167
Drunken Driving	167
Control of a Vehicle	170
Braking	171
Steering	175
Off-Road Recovery	177
Passing	178
Loss of Control	179
Driving at Night	180
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	182
City Driving	185
Freeway Driving	186
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	187
Hill and Mountain Roads	188
Winter Driving	190
Loading Your Vehicle	195
Towing a Trailer	197
Problems on the Road	206
Hazard Warning Flashers	207
Jump Starting	208
Towing Your Vehicle	213
Engine Overheating	219
If a Tire Goes Flat	231
Changing a Flat Tire	231
Compact Spare Tire	243
If You’re Stuck: In the Mud	244
Service and Appearance Care	246
Service	247
Fuel	248
Fuels in Foreign Countries	250
Filling Your Tank	251
Checking Things Under the Hood	253
Engine Oil	257
Air Cleaner	263
Automatic Transmission Fluid	267
Manual Transmission Fluid	272
Engine Coolant	274
Power Steering Fluid	278
Windshield Washer	280
Brakes	281
Battery	285
Bulb Replacement	286
Tires	294
Appearance Care	303
Cleaning the Inside of Your Pontiac	303
Care of Safety Belts	306
Cleaning the Outside of Your	308
Aluminum or Chrome	309
Tires	310
Underbody Maintenance	311
Appearance	312
Vehicle Identification	313
Service Parts Identification	313
Electrical System	313
Replacement Bulbs	318
Capacities and Specifications	318
Maintenance Schedule	322
Introduction	323
Your Vehicle and the Environment	323
How This Section is Organized	324
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance	325
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	325
Selecting the Right Schedule	325
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	365
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	369
Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection	370
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	371
Part E: Maintenance	373
Customer Assistance Information	376
Pontiac Cares	377
What Makes up Pontiac Cares?	378
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	378
Customer Assist'ance for Text Telephone	380
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program	381
Canadian Roadside Assistance	383
Pontiac Courtesy Transportation	383
GM Participation in an Alternative	384
Warranty Information	385
Reporting Safety Defects to the United	385
Reporting Safety Defects to the	386
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	386
Ordering Service and Owner Publications	386

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While the tape

playing, use the

VOL,

FADE

and

BAL

controls just as you do

for

the radio. The display will

show

arrow

show which side

the tape is playing.

When the down

indicator arrow is lit, selections listed

on the bottom side

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

reaches the

end

the tape.

and a number appear

the

radio display, the tape

won’t play because

an error.

E10:

The

tape is tight and the player can’t turn the

tape hubs.

Remove the tape.

Holdthe tape with

the open end down and

try

turn the right hub

counterclockwise with

pencil, Turn the tape over

and repeat. If the

hubs

not turn easily, your tape

may be damaged and should not be used

the

player. Try a new tape

make

sure

your player is

working properly.

Ell:

The

tape is broken. Try a new tape.

If any error

occurs

repeatedly or if an error can’t be

corrected, please contact your dealer. If your

radio

displays an error nuniber, write

down and provide

your dealer when reporting the problem.

PREY

(1):

Press this button or the SEEK

down

arrow

search for the previous selection on the tape. Your tape

must have at least three

seconds

silence

between

selection for PREV

SEEK

to work. The

tape

direction

arrow blinks during

SEEK

operation.

Press

or the SEEK

down arrow to stop searching.

The

sound will mute during

SEEK

operation.

(2):

Press this button or the

SEEK

arrow

search for the next selection on the tape.

you hold the

button, the player will

continue

moving

forward

through

the tape. Your tape must have

least

three

seconds

silence

between

each

selection

for

or’SEEK

work. The tape direction arrow blinks during

SEEK operation. Press

or the

SEEK

up arrow

stop searching. The sound will mute during

SEEK operation.

PROG

(3):

Press this button to play the other

side

the tape.

(4):

Press

this

button

reduce

background

noise.

Note

that

the

double-D

symbol

will

appear

the

display,

Dolby00 Noise Reduction

manufactured under a

license

from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Dolby and the double-D symbol

are

trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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