This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by your warranty. Page Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? Programs If so, your electrical system may be wet. A few driving trips or may begin programs to inspect the emission should turn the light off.
The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow If there is a problem the maintenance schedule in this manual for with the oil, this light changing engine oil.
Page Audio System S Low Fuel Warning Light audio system, you can use it with less effort, as well as take advantage of its features. While your vehicle is parked, set up your audio system by This light is located on presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the the fuel gage and tone and adjusting the speakers.
Here are some ways in which you can The radio might have a button marked with an help avoid distraction while driving. Press and hold the EQ button to store the equalization setting and the number. The 6. The PTY symbol displays.
Up emergencies. Press If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot this button to receive the traffic announcement be corrected, contact your dealer. TRAF inside brackets displays. Page If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, recording, the quality of the music that has been or an attempt is made to play scratched or recorded, and the way the CD-R has been damaged CDs, the CD player could be To change the to reverse quickly within a track.
Sound is heard at default on the display, track, and elapsed time, a reduced volume. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. RDS features are available for use only on on and off. FM stations that broadcast RDS information. Page Setting the Tone 4. Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. Page If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more than reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an recording, the quality of the music that has been attempt is made to play scratched or damaged recorded, and the way the CD-R has been Sound is heard more than two seconds until SCAN and the track at a reduced volume.
Release this pushbutton number displays and a beep sounds. The CD to play the passage. If so, wait about an hour and try again. RCL Recall : Press this button to display the current radio station frequency. The selection displays. When selected, an with the same program type. When an alert announcement tuned station, press this button.
If a CD is recorded on a If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the personal computer and a description label is player, it stays in the player. Load a CD. Insert the CD partway into the slot, label side up. The or an entire CD can be repeated. To change playing a CD. The equalization is stored the default on the display, track, and elapsed time, whenever a CD is played. Turn the CD player on. CD comes out, it could be for one of the 2.
Page File System and Naming If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it stays in the player. When the ignition The song name that displays is the song name or radio is turned on, the CD starts to play that is contained in the ID3 tag.
If a CD is recorded on a current folder or playlist, press and release personal computer and a description label is this pushbutton. Press and start of the next track.
Press the down arrow to go hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to to the start of the previous track. Press day mode. The display shows only 13 characters, this button to display the artist name and album but there can be up to three pages of text. The system is working properly. No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel.
Tall radio reception can occur if items such as buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, cellphone chargers, vehicle convenience causing the sound to fade in and out.
If the mast should direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the ever become slightly bent, straighten it out by bottom surface of the disc. Page Drunken Driving Drunken Driving Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, Death and injury associated with drinking and so they never drive after drinking.
For persons driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one under 21, it is against the law in every U. For lb 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce example, if the same person drank three double ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with martinis 3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each a BAC of about 0. Page But the ability to drive is affected well below a There is something else about drinking and driving BAC of 0. Research shows that that many people do not know.
But that is only an average. It might be You have three systems that make your vehicle go less with one driver and as long as two or where you want it to go. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by Your vehicle may have the Anti-Lock Brake heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with System ABS , an advanced electronic braking traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes may not have system that will help prevent a braking skid. Page ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could.
The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.
Page Braking In Emergencies If your vehicle has the vehicle stability control If you have ABS, you can steer and brake at the system, it includes a brake assist system which same time. This is especially useful in below the instrument slippery road conditions. The system operates only panel cluster. Page Steering Steering The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the Power Steering angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed.
While you are in a curve, speed is the If you lose power steering assist because the one factor you can control. Page Steering in Emergencies Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed.
Of course, the posted There are times when steering can be more speeds are based on good weather and road effective than braking. For example, you come over conditions. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. Look down the road, to the The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a sides, and to crossroads for situations two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, that might affect your passing patterns.
Time your move signal before moving out of the right lane to so you will be increasing speed as the time pass. Page Loss Of Control Loss of Control A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator Let us review what driving experts say about what pedal. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare, as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps, slow down a little.
Page The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even Driving too fast through large water puddles or if your windshield wiper blades are in good even going through some car washes can cause shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see problems, too.
If this and badly damage the engine. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. Page Freeway Driving Freeway Driving driving. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway.
If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. If you miss your service experts in GM dealerships all across North exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and America. First, be aware that it can happen. Is there actually such a condition as highway Then here are some tips: hypnosis? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of a comfortably cool interior.
Page Hill And Mountain Roads Hill and Mountain Roads If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.
You may want to shift down to a lower gear. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Page Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed, blowing, or loose snow — drive with caution. Accelerate gently.
Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more.
Page If You Are Caught in a Blizzard Remember, unless you have ABS, if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling, you will just If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rolling a serious situation. This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe. Let the heater run for a while.
It is very important to know how much weight your That will clear the area around the front wheels. Page Tire and Loading Information Label This weight includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Page 4. Page Towing Towing With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. Page Dinghy Towing 2. Turn the ignition to ACC to avoid locking the steering wheel.
Make sure the audio system If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle, it is turned off and that nothing is plugged cannot be dinghy towed.
For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. Trailering means changes in handling, If you do, here are some important points: acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy.
Page Three important considerations have to do with Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming weight: only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. Page See Loading Your Vehicle on page Then be sure you do not go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. Page Safety Chains Driving with a Trailer You should always attach chains between your Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of vehicle and your trailer.
Cross the safety experience. Page Following Distance Making Turns Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead Notice: Making very sharp turns while as you would when driving your vehicle without trailering could cause the trailer to come in a trailer.
This can help you avoid situations contact with the vehicle. See the Maintenance 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal Schedule for more on this. We hope you will go safety, including such things as, airbags, braking, to your dealer for all your service needs. English and reproductive harm. See that will help prevent engine and fuel system the underhood emission control label.
To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page It is located below the instrument panel An electric fan under the hood can start up to the left of the and injure you even when the engine is not steering wheel.
Release the hood prop rod from its retainer and put it into the slot in the hood. To insert the hood prop rod into the slot, move it straight up.
If it is moved to the side or toward the inside of the vehicle, it may become detached. Page A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir.
See G. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power H. In order to get an accurate reading, pressure light appears the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on the instrument on level ground. But you must use the right kind.
This section explains what kind of oil to use. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container.
Page Checking the Fluid Level Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Prepare your vehicle as follows: The automatic transaxle dipstick has an orange 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the handle and is located near the front of the engine engine running.
If the level is below the MIN at the back of the mark, see the instructions on the reservoir cap. For information on how to add coolant to the radiator, see Cooling System on page Just to be safe, drive slower for Your Engine about 10 minutes.
If the warning does not come If you get an engine overheat warning but see or back on, you can drive normally. Page Cooling System Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. Page How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 3. You can remove the radiator pressure cap See Engine Coolant on page for more when the cooling system, including the radiator information about the proper coolant mixture. Start the engine and let it run until you can FULL mark.
Watch out for the engine cooling fan. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, 7. This does not mean something brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help make a high-pitched warning sound when the If you do not, the brakes might not work properly. For example, if See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return someone puts in brake linings that are wrong to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in for your vehicle, the balance between the front and pedal travel.
Page 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a Notice: If you leave your radio or other volt battery with a negative ground system. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. See Engine Compartment Overview on page for more Using a match near a battery can cause information on location.
Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. Page 8. Now connect the black negative cable to Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or the negative terminal of the good battery. Use removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting a remote negative terminal if the vehicle may occur and damage the vehicle.
Page Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see 1. Disconnect the black negative cable from Replacement Bulbs on page For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this 2. Open the hood and locate the lamp assembly.
Headlamp 2. Remove the rubber cover and socket from B. Remove the two clips on both sides of the cover and remove it. Turn Signal Lamp 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the lamp housing. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
Reverse the previous steps to install a new bulb. Turn the bulb socket bulbs, do the following: counterclockwise and pull it out of the lamp housing. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at windshield. The to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet resulting accident could cause serious for details.
The examples below show a typical and service description. For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page The to its width. Department of Transportation DOT The maximum air pressure is molded onto motor vehicle safety standards. Page Passenger P-Metric Tire: A tire used on Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes passenger cars and some light duty trucks and called wear bars, that show across the tread of a multipurpose vehicles.
You cannot tell if your tires are TPMS. Press and hold the SET reset button until correcting the cause of the low-tire condition. Page Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.
If you need replacement tires, brands, or types may also cause damage GM strongly recommends that you get tires that to your vehicle. Be sure to use the correct are the same size, brand, load range, speed rating, size, brand, and type of tires on all and construction type radial and bias-belted If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel Using the wrong replacement wheels, nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle replace it except some aluminum wheels, can be dangerous. Install them on the front tires Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is and tighten them as tightly as possible with dangerous. If air goes out of a tire, it is Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do much more likely to leak out slowly.
To remove the spare tire and tools do the following: 1. Remove the center retaining nut and lift up The tools you will be using include the jack A , the plastic tray to expose the compact jack handle B and wheel wrench C. Remove the center bolt from the compact spare tire and pull out the compact spare tire.
Attach the jack handle to the jack. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the lift head a little. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. Remove any rust or 9. Place the compact spare tire on the dirt from the wheel wheel-mounting surface.
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. Page Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. Pass the straps through the center hole of the wheel. Attach the other end of the straps to the rear, 4. Hook the straps end closest to the buckle to lower tie-down hooks.
Jack D. Spare Tire B. Wheel Wrench E. Jack Handle C. Bolt F. Nut 7. Pull the end of the Return the jack A , jack handle E , wheel straps to make sure the tire is secure. Do not use tire when your vehicle was new, it can lose air chains on your compact spare. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild soap solution and repeat the cleaning Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush process that was used with plain water.
Do not use silicone or Some commercial products may increase gloss on wax-based products, or those containing organic your instrument panel.
High pressure car washes may cause water to Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. Clean the outside of the windshield with a The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to full-strength glass cleaning liquid. The windshield the colored basecoat. Always use waxes is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a with water. Page Tires Tires Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels.
The repairs To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire would not be covered by your warranty. Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only. The surface of these wheels is similar to the Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing painted surface of the vehicle. Clean any Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in areas where mud and debris can collect. Wax-Treated polishing cloth.
It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to Notice: Do not add anything electrical to your remain off.
Capacities Application English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located Air Conditioning Refrigerant Ra under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Page Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep Introduction your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment.
Improper vehicle Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level maintenance can even affect the quality of the air and change as recommended.
An Emission Control , miles km should be repeated Service. An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control as needed. Page , Miles km Inspect engine accessory drive belts or 12 months since last inspection.
An Emission Control Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket, and lines for Service. Page Inspect for tappet noise and engine vibration. Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors very cold, damp weather more frequent application and anchorages are working properly. When you are doing this inspection, the Seat Operation Check vehicle could move suddenly.
If the vehicle moves, you or others could be Make sure the head restraints stay in position and all seat latches lock. On automatic transaxle vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. Page Underbody Flushing Service Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, Listed in this part are inspections and services damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as which should be performed at least twice a well as open seams, holes, loose connections or year for instance, each spring and fall.
Inspect brake lines they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date In Canada, contact General The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs. However, if a customer To assist customers who are deaf, hard of wishes to write or e-mail Pontiac, the letter should hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text be addressed to: Telephones TTYs , Pontiac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center.
Page Roadside Assistance Program Service available 24 hours a day, days a year. Page Remember, we are Roadside Assistance. Page Transportation Options In addition, for U. However, if you are unable to wait, be available. Page Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders Additional Program Information Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected All program options, such as shuttle service, may malfunctions; other information is stored only in a not be available at every dealer.
Get a card Here is what to do if you are involved in an from the tow truck operator or write down the accident. They will walk you Repair Process through the information they will need. If they In the event that your vehicle requires damage ask for a police report, phone or go to the police repairs, GM recommends that you take an active department headquarters the next day and you role in its repair.
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