Pontiac bonneville 1970 User manual

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GM
THE MARK OF EXCELLENCE
This is the General Motors mark of exce llence that appears on all Pontiac mot or vehicles.
We use it in the same spirit with which craftsmen, t hr ough the centuries, have used a
personal mark to identi fy the products of their skills: We are proud of the things we make ,
and we
want our customers to be able to identify them easily and to know that we stand
behind them.
Whenever
yo u see this mark of excellence, you can be certain that it represents GM de-
sign and engin eering ... and that it has been built with the care and ded i cat ion you
have
come to expect from Pontiac.
Your new 1970 P ontiac meets or exceeds all appli cab le U.S. Federal Motor Vehi cle Safety
Standa rd s. Effectiveness of these safety features can best be continued through regular
ve hicle in spect ion and maintenance.
FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE AND
ECONOMY KEEP YOUR GM CAR ALL GM.
SPECIFY GENERAL MOTORS PARTS IDEN-
TIFIED BY ONE OF THESE TRADE-MARKS:
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General Motors Corpo ration
Pontiac, Michigan 48053

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE PONTIAC OWNER
This manual has been prepared to ac q uaint you with the ope ration and maintenance of your 1970 Pontiac . We urge you to read it c ar ef ull y and f ollow
the recommendations contai ned to help assu re the most enjoyable and tr ouble·free oper ation of your vehicle. Listed below are su bjects that deserve
yo
ur specia l attention.
AIR POLLUTION CONTROl- A special colored suppleme nt describes the operation and maintenance of the air
pollution control systems on your car.
ALPHABETICAL INOEX- A complete index will be found in the back of the manual to assist you in locating specific
informa tion on your vehicle.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR VEHICLE OWNERSHIP-U .S. Federal Law re qu ires the manufactu re r to contact
vehicle owners of record in the event a produ ct safety detect is discovered. Your Ponti ac Dealer should be notified
II you change your address or purchase this car used.
DEALER
ASSISTANCE- Your Pontiac Dealer knows your vehic le best and is interested in your comp lete satisfac t ion.
Return to him for Guardian Maintenance Servi ce and any other assistance you may require. To assist dealers in
hand l ing your needs, Pontiac Motor Division maintains zone offices at the lo cations listed on page 78. Should you
have any qu estions which your dealer is unable to answer, the zone office nearest you, or the Owner Relations
D
epartment at the Pontiac Di vision address shown on the inside front cover, will be pleased to assist you.
MA INTAINING SAFETY AND DEPENDABI LITY- A s~ecial colored supplement conta ins recommendations to h elp
you maintain the safety and dependabitity or i ginally built into your Pontiac.
PROTECTING YOUR INVEST MENT- Onty you can assure that the investment in your Pont i ac is adequately pro-
tected . Regular and proper service as outlined in the manual will help you get the utmost in satisfact ion and extend-
ed service from your car .
WARRANTY- When p
ur chased new, your P ontiac is covered by the Pontiac New Vehic le wa rranty and the Pol icy on
Pontiac Owner Service. Co m plete details will be found in the Pontiac New Vehi cle warranty and Owner Protection
Plan folder which was given to you by your Pontiac Dealer at the lime of new car delivery.
See 2nd Insert
See Page 83
See Your Oealer
See
Your Oealer
See 1st
Insert
See Page 56
See Your Warranty Folder
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Safety on the Road
depends on ...
1. You, the Driver
2. The Condition of Your Vehicle
3.
Traffic and Highway Conditions
. . BE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND ALL THREE
REMEMBER
Proper operat ion, per i od ic maintenance
and safety inspections help provide ....
• Economical Operation of Your Vehicle
• Safety for You and Your Passengers
• Dependable Transportation
OBSERVE ALL TRAFFIC LAWS-
MAKE SAFE DRIVING A HABIT
WHEN PARKED-Don't invite theft by l eaving your car un-
locked or leaving valuab le articles in view. Never leave
chi l dren unattended in the automobiles where they could
accidentally release the brake or activate other controls .
IN TRAFFi C-Study and understand surrounding traffic con-
ditions before slowing, passing, turning or l ane-changing, so
you
won't run into the unexpected. Maintain proper spacing,
and check rearward conditions too.
When
the light turns green, make sure cross-wise traffic has
stopped before starting up.
Antic ipate your next move and signal your intention at a
reasonable time to the drivers around you.
DRIVING AT NIGHT- Remember to remove sun glasses at
dusk and at other times when the lighting is poor .
Be
especially alert for pedestrians and unlighted vehicles at
dusk and after dark.
Use
"low beam" when approaching or following other cars,
and look slightly to the right of oncoming light s.
Even properly aimed headlamps may cause annoying glare
if the car is heavily loaded in the trunk." Distribute the load
in your car as evenly as possible to avoid blinding other
dri vers.
Turn on your headlamps at early dusk, and during bad wea-
ther, to help other drivers see your car.
INCLEMENT WEATHER- Proceed cautiously in inclement
weather, until you are sure it is safe to drive faster .
Be
prepared for sudden crosswinds when crossing bridges
or viaducts.
Remember t hat some wet pavement is as treacherous as
ice , and bridges and viad ucts can be slipperier.
BAD ROADS - Remember , dust obscures vehicles and ob-

stacles as completely as fog; drive cautiously in dust-
clouded areas.
Avoid striking sharp rocks and pot-holes to avoid unneces-
sary (and often hidden) ti re damage.
Remember to clean off headlamps , ta il lamps and side
markers after driving on wet, dusty, or muddy roads.
WINTER DRIVING-Drive extra cautiously when winter
comes, until you adjust to winter driving conditio n s.
Remember side streets may be slippery for days after main
streets have
been cleared, and drive accordingly .
In heavy snow or on i cy roads, drive more cautio usly, allow
more room to stop, and use the brakes conservatively, and
reduce the possi bility of skids by using chains or special
tires.
STUCK IN SNOW, SAND, MUD-If your vehicle becomes
s tuck in sand, snow or mud, 'You may be able to free it by
gently rocking the vehicle back and forth by moving the
selector lever from " 0" to " R" in a repeat pattern while
simultaneously applying moderate pressure to the accelera-
tor. Do not race engine as this will possibly damage the tr-
ansmission and/ or cause the rear wheels to spin thus reduc-
ing the effective frictio n between the wheels and the ground.
Sand, rock salt. Liquid T ire Chain, or a piece of carpeting
under the rear wheels can help if you do get bogged down.
Remember that wet ice-at about 32° F-is extremely slip-
pery; dr ive very cautiously.
EXTENDED TRIPS-Before and regularly during the trip,
check tire pressure, windshield washer and other fluid levels,
and have necessary maintenance performed on a regular
basis.
' When
driving along unfamiliar routes, it is safer to dr ive
during daylight hours, and it is wise to obtain up-to-date
maps and route information beforehand .
Remember that a high percentage of rural accidents involve
head-on collisions and drive accordingly.
Budget your driving over the length of your trip. Share the
driving or take rest breaks.
When
driving alone for a l ong period, counteract monotony
by changing radio stations, changing heater settings, open-
ing windows, etc . If fatigue sets in, pull off the road for a
short nap, or at least a rest.
ALWAYS-Be prepared for stopped or slow moving vehicles
ahead .
Maintain an adequate distance between your car and the
car ahead, to reduce the chances of rear-end collisions .
If
you smell, or otherwise suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the passenger compartment, drive only with all
windows and vents fully open, and then only until the cause
can be
determined and corrected.
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The First Few Hundred Miles
of Driving
....
We recommend the following:
Avoid sustain ed high speed driving during the first 600 miles
as shown in the schedule below:
First 200 miles . . ... limit speed to 50 mph
Second 200 mite
s......... . . . . limit speed to 60 mph
Third 200 miles. ..... . .. . . .Iimit speed to 70 mph
The recommended car speeds for the first 600 miles of driv-
ing are intended for high gear operation only. Care should
be exercised when operating in lower gears to avoid high
engine spee
ds usually caused by rapid acceleration, during
the break-in period.
Avoid severe high speed stops during this 600 mile interval
to permit proper brunishing of brake linings and ensure con-
formity to drums.
The crankcase of your new Pontiac was filled at the factory
with a high quality MS engine oil meeting General Motors
standard GM-6041 M. During this period, oil consumption
will be slightly
higher than normal until the piston rings ar e
fully seated.
Throughout the life of your car , dr i ve moderately for a period
of five to ten minutes after starting to allow time for the
lubricants in the engine, transmission and rear axle to warm
up.
KEYS to a New Experience in Driving
KEYS- Two separate keys are
provided for your car. Each
key has a different cross sec-
tion so that it can be inserted
only in certain locks. The key
with the square head and the
letter " J" stamped on it oper-
ates the ignition switch, door
locks (and station wagon tail-
gate). The key with the oval
head and the letter
"K" is used
for the luggage compartment
and glove box locks, as well as the center console
lock on
cars so equipped. These compartments should be locked
and the key removed from the car should it be necessary to
leave the ignition key with an attenden\.
The code number
of each key is stamped on the " knock-out"
plug in the key head. Your Pontiac dealer removed the key
plugs and placed them with the spare set of keys in the
special key envelope that was given
to you at time of deli-
very. Record the numbers on the key envelope and discard
the key plugs. Keep the key envelope in a safe place such as 5

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your wallet, NOT IN THE CAR, so that you can have duplicate
keys made in the event the original keys are lost.
DOOR LOCKS-Front and rear side doors can be locked
from the inside by depressing the passenger guard door lock
buttons located on the upper door panel. All doors can be
locked from the outside by first depressing the door lock
button and depressing the outside door handle plunger while
closing the door.
The front doors can also
be locked by using the key.
All models have as a standard safety feature overriding door
locks. When the doors are locked, both the inside and out-
side door latch mechanisms are inoperative, thus preventing
inadvertent opening
of the door by movement of the inside
handle.
CAUTION: Always l oc k the doors when driving lor greater
security
in the event of an accident and for security against
unauthorized entry. Do not close the vehicle doors
by pushing
on the door glass
... instead, use the handles.
ANTI-THEFT STEERING COLUMN LOCK-The anti -theft
lock, located on the right side of the steering column, has
five positions. Starting from the full counterclockwise position
(the position nearest you) they are, accessory, lock, off, on
and start. To provide added theft protection for your car, the
system is designed to prevent normal operation of the steer-
ing and shift controls when the ignition switch is in "lock"
position. The transmission selector lever must be in "park"
on automatic transmission models, or reverse on manual
transmission models, before the key can be turned to the
"lock" position. The "off" position is provided so that the
ignition can be turned
off without locking the steering column
or transmission selector lever. The ign ition switch "acces-
sory" position permits operation
of electrical accessories
when the engine is not running. It can be engaged only by
pushing in
on the ignition key and turning the key toward
you (counterclockwise). The key can be withdrawn only when
the switch is in the "lock" position.
NOTE: The Anli-Theft Steering Column Lock is not intended
as a substitute for the parking brake. Always set your parking
brake when leaving the vehicle unattended, to help assure that
the vehicle will not move.
CAUTION:
In a parking situation, always let go of the steer-
ing wheel, BEFORE turning the ignition key
to LOCK position.
When parking on a hili with wheels turned in to the curb,
be
sure the car has come to a complete stop before turning the
key
to LOCK position. Turning the wheels to left or right after
the car stops "winds up" the steering system, which can result
in a "spring back" of the steering wheel when the lock
is released. As a further precaution, never reach through the
steering wheel to operate controls, or for any other reason.

When leaving your car unattended,
• Set parking brake
• Place automatic transmission selector in Park (Reverse
for manual transmission)
• Turn key to LOCK position
• Remove key
• Lock all doors
The ignition key warning buzzer warns you if you have left
the key in the anti-theft lock when the driver's door is open-
ed. Heed its warning-remove the key and l ock the doors.
The visible vehicle identification number on the instrument
panel aids
in apprehensi on of thieves and recovery of stolen
vehicles. Help it work; make sure it is not obscured by
gloves, maps or other objects.
Starting the Engine
CAUTION: When starting the engine with the car parked
always have the brake applied---use foot brake on automatic
transmission cars and the parking brake on manual transmission
cars.
NOTE: To prolong bat-
tery life, turn off switch-
es tor head lamps ,
radio, heater fan and
other unnecessary el-
ectrical loads prior to
starting the engine in
colder weather. Leave
accessories off until
the engine is runnIng
smoothly .
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION START PROCEDURE-
Place transmission selector lever in "P" or "N" ("P" prefer-
red). A starter safety switch incorporated in automatic trans-
mission cars is designed to prevent starter operation while
the transmission selector lever
is in any drive position. If it is
necessary to re-start the engine with the car moving, place
the se l ector lever in "N".
MANUAL TRANSMISSION START PROCEDURE-
Hold clutch pedal to the floor throughout the starting pro-
cedure. A starter safety switch incorporated in manual trans-
missi on cars is designed to prevent starter operation when
the clutch is not fully depressed. Select the proper gear
range before releasing the clutch pedal. 7

COLD ENGINE-Fully depress accelerator pedal and slowly
release. With foot off the accelerator pedal crank the engine
by turning the key to the Start position and release when
engine starts.
If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat above procedure.
When the engine is running smoothly, the idle speed may be
reduced by slightly depressing the accelerator pedal and
then slowly releasing.
WARM ENGINE -D epress accelerator pedal about halfway
and hold while cranking the engine.
WARM UP-Racing the engine or driving at high speeds be-
fore the engine is warm is harmful . .. causing unneces-
sary wear. Oil needs time to warm up and circulate between
moving parts. let the engine idle momentarily after starting
and dr i ve at moderate speeds for the first few minutes. This
is particularly important in cold weather.
EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER (BELOW O°F) OR AFTER
CAR HAS BEEN STANDING IDLE SEVERAL DAYS-
Fully depress and release accelerator pedal two or three
times before cranking the engine. With foot off the accelera-
tor pedal crank the engine by turning the key to the Start
8 position and release when engine starts.
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START- If the engine fails to start
using the appropriate procedure above, first, fully depress
and release the accelerator pedal several times. Then re-
move foot from the accelerator and crank the engine.
If the engine still does not start, fully depress the accelerator
pedal and hold to the floor while cranking the engine. If the
engine has been flooded with gasoline it may start to run
but not have enough power
to keep running. In that case,
continue cranking with the accelerator fully depressed until
the engine clears itself of excess gasoline and runs smoothly.
PASSING SPE ED-On models equipped with automatic trans-
mission, for added acceleration at speeds below 35 mph
(with transmission selector lever in drive (D) position), a
partial application of the accelerator pedal will downshift
the transmission. At speeds between approximately 35 and 75
mph., depress the accelerator pedal to the floor to downshift
to a lower range.
GOOD DRIVING PRACTICE: On cars equipped with manual
transmissions, use second gear at slow speeds (less than 30
m.p.h.) when driving in st op-and-go traffic, for improved
vehicle periormance during acceleration, and when desce nd -
ing steep hills.

Transmissions
ROCKING CAR (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISS/ONS)-If it be-
comes necessary to roc k the car to free it from sand, mud
or snow•. move the selector lever from "
D" to "R" in a repeat
pattern 'while simultaneously applying moderate pressure
to the accelerator. Do not race engine. Avoid spinning
wheels when trying to free the car.
CAUTION: Care should be taken to avoid sudden accelera-
tions when both drive wheels of any vehicle are on a slippery
surface. This could cause both drive wheels
to spin, especially
when car is equipped with a Safe-T-Track differential, and
allow the vehicle to slide sideways on the curved surface of
a road or
in a turn.
TOWING, GENERAL
CAUTION: Altachment should NOT be made to bumpers or
bumper brackets tor towing. When vehicle
is towed in a manner
that requires hoisting one end off the ground, this
it to be done
only with a sling-type attachment hooked
to ma in structural
members of the car.
Always use safety back-up chains crossed under the tow
bar in a manner that will retain the vehicle if the primary
attachment fails or breaks free, preferably attached to dif-
ferent structural members than those used for the primary
attachment.
When
towing vehicles on the front wheels, the steering wheel
should be secured to maintain a straight ahead position.
NOTE: Do not use the locking feature of the Anti-Theft Lock
to secure the front wheels for towing purposes.
TOWING (WITHOUT IGNITION KEY}-Since the Anti-Theft
Steering Column Lock locks the steering and shift
controls
as well as the ignition system, special provisions are
necessary for towing a vehicle when the switch
is in "lock"
position. Normally it will be necessary to place a dolly under
the rear wheels and tow the vehicle with the front end raised.
Detailed towi
ng information is available at your dealer and
ha s been provided to tow truck operators responsible for
movement of disabled or locked vehicles. Proper lifting and
to wing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the
vehicle during the towing operation.
TOWING (WITH IGNITION KEY AVAILABLE)-Normally your
Pontiac may be towed with all four wheels on the ground for
distances up to 50 miles at speeds of less than 35 mph. How-
ever, the drive wheels (rear wheels) must be raised
off the
ground or the drive shaft disconnected when the transmis-
sion is not operating properly or when a speed of 35 mph
or distance of 50 miles will be exceeded.

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CAUTION: For towing, the parking brake should be released ,
the transmission should be in neutral and the engine ignition
should be "oft " , but the Anti·Thett Steering Column Lock
should not be in the " l ock " position.
EMERGENCY STARTING-II your Pontiac is equipped with
a manual 3-speed transmission,
it can be started in an
emergency by pushing. When being pushed to
start the
engine, turn
ignition to "ON", depress the clutch and
place the
shift lever in second gear. Release the clutch when
Warning
BATTERY· GAS WARNtNG: Since normal battery or Energi zer
chemical action generates hydrogen gas which is explosive when
mixed
with air , never expose the battery to an open flame or electric
spark. Also, avoid getting battery fluid , which is a sulfuric acid
solution, on skin, on clothing or other fabrics , or on painted sur·
laces . Eye protection should be worn while working on the battery
for any reason.
Hydrogen gas may
be released by a battery and is generally present
when the
battery has been, or is charging. If the booster battery
is
part 01 another vehicle 's electrical system, the booster battery
should
be treated carefully when us i ng jumper cables--follow
exactly the procedure outlined below , being careful not to cause
sparks
which could i gnite any hydrogen which might be present
when
altaching jum per cable clips to the two batteries.
When
attaching jumper cables:
First, aUach one end 01 one jumper cable to . the posil ive terminal
the car speed reaches approx . 15 miles per hour. Bumpers
and
other parts contacted by the pushing vehicle should be
protected from damage during pushing. Never tow the car
to start.
Engines in vehicles with
automatic transmissions cannot be
started by pushing the car.
To start the car when the Energi-
zer is
discharged , use a single auxiliary battery or Energizer
of the same voltage as the discharged battery, with suitable
jump er cables.
of the booster batlery (Identified by a "+" or "P" on the battery
case, post, or clamp) and the other end of the same cable to the
positive terminal of the discharged battery.
Second, attach
one end of the remaining cable to the negative
terminal ("-" or liN") of the booste r battery, and linally to the
negative termina l of the discharged battery-taking care that none
01 the jumper clips contact each other.
Reverse
this sequence exactly when removing the jumper cables.
CAUT I ON: Any procedure other than the above could result
in personal
injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the battery
vents, damage or injury due to battery explosion, and/or dam·
age to the charging system 01 the booster vehicle's or immobili·
zed vehicle's charging system.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery. If a
frozen battery is suspected,
open and examine all liII vents on
the battery. If ice can be seen, or the electrolyte fluid cannot
be seen, do not attempt to start with jumper cables.

OPERATING THE TRANSMISSION
Three-Speed Manual
The three-speed manual
transmission with column
mounted shift lever is stan-
dard equipment on all mod-
el s. It incorporates thr ee for-
ward
sp eeds and reverse.
The sh ift pattern for the man-
ual transmission is the fa m-
iliar "H" pattern as illustr-
ated.
When shifting g ea rs, move
the lev er easily and delay
sli
ghtly before co mpleting the sh ift. This will allow time for
th e transmission synchronizers to coordinate gear speeds,
minimizing shift effort and prolonging transmission life.
For s mo other performance at slow speeds, the tr ansmis-
sion should be downshifted from third to s eco nd or second
to fir st while th e car is in motion by depressi ng the clutch
pedal and manually moving the gearshift lever to the desired
positio n.
For smooth, efficient ·transmission operation, the fol lowing
detailed shift pr ocedures are recommended.
FIRST GEAR (LOW)-Depress the clutch pedal, shift into
fir st (1 ), and smoothly release the clutch pedal while simul-
taneously pressing on the
accelerator pedal. First gear should
always
be used to start the car moving. All vehicles have
fully synchronized first gears and may be shifted into first
with the car in motion below 20 mph. In the event the car is
completely stopped and if it is diff i cult to shi ft into f irst ,
release the clutch momentarily with transmissi on in Neutral,
and then shift into first.
SECOND GEAR-As the car gains speed, depress the clutch
pedal, re lease the accel erator and move the gearshift lever
into second gear (2). Release the clutch pedal and depress
the
accelerato r pedal as above. Avoid starting from a stop
in seco nd gear as this practice may cause clutch sli ppage,
thereby reducing clutch life.
NOTE: Use second gear at slow speeds (less than 30 mph)
when driving
in stop and go traffic, for improved performance
during acceleralion
and when descending steep hills.
THIRD GEAR (HIGH}-As the car continues to gain more
speed,
shift into third gear (3) in the same manner descr ibed
above. S
lowly re lease the clutch pedal and depress the
accelerator. Third gear is the cruising gear for all normal
driving . NEVER use third gear to accelerate from a stop.

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TO STOP-Release the accelerator pedal and depress the
brake pedal.
Just before the car stops, depress the clutch
pedal along with the brake pedal and move the gearshift
lever into Neutral.
NEUTRAL-For use when starting or idling the car. NEVER
coast in Neutral. This practice is illegal in many states.
REVERSE-Operate Reverse as first gear but always at a
slow speed. The car must be brought to a complete stop
before shifting into Reverse.
Operating Cautions
1 Do not "speed shift", allow time between shifts for the
transmission synchronizers to coordinate.
2 Do not use second or third gear to accelerate from
a stop.
3 Always place gear selector in neutral and set the foot
brake when starting the engine.
4 Never leave vehicle unattended with the engine running.
S Always set parking brake firmly before leaving the
vehicle.
6 Do not coast in Neutral.
7 Never "ride" the clutch pedal as this will cause exces-
sive slippage with resultant wear on the clutch parts.
CAUTION: When parking or leaving the car unattended, even
for a few minutes, place the transmission
in reverse, remove
the ignition key, and fully apply the parking brake.
CLUTCH PEDAL ADJUSTMENT-The pedal should be ad-
justed at normal service maintenance intervals so that it has
some free travel before the clutch actually begins to disen-
gage. The pressure of one finger should be enough to push
the pedal in about
3/4" to 1" before the resistance of the
clutch springs is felt. If there is little or no pedal lash, the
clutch may be slipping, which will cause it to wear out faster.
If there is too much pedal lash, the clutch may not disengage
completely, causing gear shifting trouble. When pedal lash
is less than 1/2 " or more than 1 3/4" , an adjustment should
be made by your Pontiac dealer.
Automatic Transmissions
Automatic transmission shift quadrants of all G.M. cars con-
tinue the uniform sequence of selector positions. This parti-
cularly benefits multicar families and those who occasionally
drive other cars. Shift indicators are arranged with Park

position at one end, followed in sequence by Reverse, Neutral
and the forward driving ranges. A ll automatic transmissions
are equipped with a starter interlock system designed to
permit starting the engine only when the transmissi on selec-
tor is in Park or Neutral position. For additional engine
braking effect, as sometimes needed in mountainous driving,
place the transmission in Super or Low range.
P Park-For starting engine and/or holding the car in
locked position.
R Reverse-For backing the car.
N Neutral-An alternate position for starting engine.
D Drive-For all normal forward driving.
5 Super-(Turbo Hydra-Matic models only). For engine
braking when descending moderate grades.
L Low-For engine braking when descending steep
grades when road signs require use of "low gear", or
for use in sand, mud or snow.
Do not exceed 40 mph in Low gear.
Operating Cautions
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
When parking or leaving the car unattended, even for a
few moments, place selector lever in Park position, and
remove the ignition key.
Accelerating the engine with brakes applied and trans-
mission in A, D, S or L can damage the transmission.
Use brakes to hold car on uphill grade for prolonged
periods instead of speeding up engine with transmis-
sion in gear.
Use caution when shifting into Low or Super on slippery
surfaces, with vehicle moving-the abrupt braking ac-
tion could cause the rear wheels to skid.
Always bring car to complete stop before engaging
Park or Reverse. See special instructions for rocking
car on page 9.
Do not coast in Neutral at any time.
Prolonged idling, while in the Drive range, especially
when on fast idle, may damage transmission.
Never work under the hood with the engine running
and the transmission in any position other than Park.
Before descending a steep or long grade, down a
mountain
or hillside, reduce speed and shift into a
lower gear. Use the brakes sparingly to prevent them
from overheating and thus reducing brake effectiveness. 1

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
. l rlO/ CA T ES OPTIO NAL EQU IP ME NT
GOOD DRIVING PRACTICE: A good driver familiarizes himself with the
controls of an automobile BEFORE operating it.
FUEL GAUGE-Th e fuel gauge, in opera-
tion only when the i gn iti on sw itch is on ,
indicates the quantity of fuel remaining
in the tank. The far l eft mark on the gauge
indicat es empty (E). while the far r ight
indicates full (F). When the gauge first
registers empl
y, a reserve of 1 to 2 gal-
lons still remains in the tank. For additi-
onal carefree driv in g, a f uel warning light
is available as an optional item.
AMMETER (GAUGE OR LIGHT)- The am-
meter indicates battery charge or dis-
charge. If the gauge pOinter indicates
discharge at road speeds over 25 mph,
or the red balte ry light comes on at any
road speed, take your car to an au th ori-
zed Pontiac deal er for servicing. When
the battery is nearly fu lly charged the
gauge will indicate a very low rate of
charge. With the ignition switch in th e
accesso
ry position the light wi ll glow
diml y. When first starting engine, the
gauge w
ill read lull charge lo r a lew
seconds befo re re turni ng to normal.

WATER TEMPERATURE LIGHT-A red light located on the
instrument cluster will appear should the engine overheat.
If th is happ ens whi le idli ng or driving in city traffic , run
engine s lightly faster by placing in neutral and depressing
the accelerator slightly or by driving faster if conditions per-
mit to allow engine to coo l better . If t his happens while driv-
ing fast , decrease speed to cool engine. In either case,
proceed
to nearest service station to remedy cause. For
checking purposes (in insure light is operative), the red light
appears while cranking the engine.
TEMPERATURE GAUGE (OPT/ONAL)-This gauge indicates
th e temperature of the coolant which under normal engine
operation should be 1900 F. or above. If the gauge should
indicate hot, over 250QF.. take immediate acti on to ease dif-
ficulty and find cause as outlined above under Water T emp-
erature light.
OIL PRESSURE LIGHT-When the igniti on is turned on, the
red oil warning light appears u ntil the engine is running.
Th ereafter, the light should be off unless there is insufficient
oil pressure, or eng in e idle speed is below normal.
If the red light should come on at any time while driving
(other than momentarily at idle speed or after an emergency
or panic stop), stop immediately and investigate the cause
of the low oil pressure . This could possibly be caused by
low oil level in the crankcase.
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE (OPT/ONAL)-Under norm al engine
operating condit ions, the oil pressure should be 20 to 60
psi. Should the pressure, as indicated on the gauge, fall
below this ra ng e (other than at idle) immediat ely turn the
engine off a nd investigate the cause. Engine o il pressure
should not fall below 4 pSi, even at idle.
NOTE: Pressures are always higher when the oil is cold.
HEADLIGHT, DOME LIGHT AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT
SWITCH- The headlight switch controls the head lights,
parking lights , i nterior lig hts and the instrument p ane l lights .
The parking lights are illuminated when the switch is pulled
out to it s middle position. The headlights and parldng lights
are illum in ated when the switch is in the full Ol!t position.
In st rument pane l, license plate, side markers, and tail lights
are on in both positions.
Clockwise and counterclockwise movement
of the sw itch
controls the brightness of the i nstrument panel lights. When
turned fully clockwise, the instrument panel lights will go off.
To opera te the dome light , turn the control sw itch fully
co unterclockwise.
A good driver turns on his headlamps at early dusk, and
during bad weather to help other drivers see his car from
a distance, even though he himself may still be able to see
the
roadway adequate l y.
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The headlamp circuits are protected by a circuit breaker in
the light switch. An overload on the breaker will cause the
lamps to "flicker" on and off. If this condition develops, have
your headlamp wiring checked immediately.
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LIGHTS PARKING
LIGHTS Off
CAUTION: It is the owner's responsibility to check aU lamps,
signaling systems and warning lights frequently to be sure they
are working properly_ Headlamp aim should also be checked
periodically. It is important that any malfunctions be corrected
promptly for your safety. and for the safety of others.
WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS-
The windshield wiping system operates at two speeds (with
two positions) and is designed
to wipe clear designated
areas
of the windshield under most inclement weather con-
ditions. The windshield wipers work electrically and are not
affected by engine operation. To engage wipers, slide the
control switch either to center (low speed) or up (high
speed).
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with the optional "Artie
Wiper Blades", these blades should only be used at tempera-
tures below 40°F.
The windshield washers are activated by depressing the
small button located in the center of the wiper switch. Acti-
vating the washer system will simultaneously engage the
wipers on low speed.
After the washer action stops, the
wiper control switch must be returned to "off" to shut off
the wipers.
NOTE: When engaging the washer system, hold the button
in long enough
to start wiper travel, then release.
The windshield wipers incorporate an added feature of the
washer system, wherein pushing the washer button part
of
the way in will engage the wipers only, and the windshield
will be wiped until the button is released-at which time the

wipers will automatically return to the "park" position. T~ i s
feature enables the driver to operate the system momentanly
(to remove road splash, etc.).
NOTE: If windshield wipers are frozen in place, break them
free
by using your regular windshield ice scraper to chip the
Ice and jar the wiper assembly loose.
CAUTION: Have the fluid
level
in the washer reser-
voir checked regularly,
with special attention
to
keeping the reservoir filled
during periods of heavy
use. GM Optikleen should
be used
as direcled to
prevent freezing damage
and for better cleaning
of
the windshield under all
condilions. Do not use
radiator anti-freeze
as this
will cause paint damage.
VENTILATION- Air con-
dit ioned mode ls are e-
quipped with adjustable
instrument panel air out-
lets. Models not having
ai r conditioning are e- _ ... ..-:-:;
quipped with both u pper ,~ ~ . -
and lower venti lation ~~ ,
systems. Lower ventila-
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tion is provided by the
use of a knob located at each
kick pad. Upper ve ntilation is
also co ntr olled by a knob at the kick pad.
The air flow circulates through the passenger compartment
and passes under the rear seat into the tru nk , then forward
along the
body sides to the lock pillar where it escapes
through relief valves.
EXHAUST GAS WARNING (CARBON
MONOXIDEI-
Avoid inhaling exhaust gases because they contain carbon
monoxide, which is a potentially lethal gas that by itself
is
colorless and odor les s.
SITTING IN A PARKED CAR WITH ENGINE RUNNI NG FOR
AN EXTENDED PERIOD IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
Do not run engine in confined areas such as garages any
more than needed to
move veh icle in or out of area. When
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