User manual PONTIAC TRANSSPORT 1998

[. . . ] The 1998 PontiacTrans Sport Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SRS" system. Features and Controls This section explain, s how start and operate your vehicle. to Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how adjust the ventilation and to comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find helpful information and tips about me road and howdrive under different conditions. to Problems on the Road This section tellswhat to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire overheated engine, etc. [. . . ] The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership (GM Bast No. 12344789). When using a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette, it is normal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape. To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected, use the following steps. 1. Press and hold the TAPEPLAY button for three seconds. The tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds. Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette. Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer's recommended cleaning t h e . When the cleaning cassette has been ejected, the cut tape detection feature is active again. You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own. A non-scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner. The use of a non-scrubbing action, dry-type cleaning cassette is not recommended. 3-32 After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display --- to show the indicator was reset. Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced. Care of Your Compact DiscPlayer The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism. Integrated WindshieldAntenna The antenna in your vehicle is a very thin, metallayer in the windshield. If you loloknear the edges of the windshield, you can see the outline of the antenna. The connector is atthe top of the windshield, where the headliner ends. Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. B e sure never to touch the signal surface when handling If you experience difficulty with remote transmitters, such as a garage door opener, try pointing the device through the very top of the windshield. discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the holeand the outer edge. 3-33 k% NOTES 3-34 fi NOTES 3-35 3-36 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We've also included many other useful tips on driving. 4-2 4-3 4-6 4-6 4-11 4-13 4-13 4-15 4-16 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off-Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night 4- 17 4-20 4-2 1 4-22 4-22 4-23 4-25 4-29 4-32 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads City Driving Freeway Driving Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Defensive driving really means "be ready for anything. " On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means "always expect the unexpected. " Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Be ready for their mistakes. Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents. [. . . ] spxxqredruo3 ~ZEJOJS . . 9 z - s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8s-9 8 u p q a J ~ ~ U I M 9-+, 8S-9. . . . '. . . . . . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . '. . '. . . . . . . luauraqdaa apqg ss-z. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *. . . . . . . . . . . . . . nax PS-2 . 7 PFld ps-z. . . . . . . . "". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]