Owner's Manual
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r These symbols are on some of your controls: These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: I Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Ventilating Fan L Power Window Headlight Washers a Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Windshield Defroster Engine Oil Pressure Rear Window Defogger Q@ Brake Anti-Lock Brakes
r These symbols are on some of your controls: These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: I Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Ventilating Fan L Power Window Headlight Washers a Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Windshield Defroster Engine Oil Pressure Rear Window Defogger Q@ Brake Anti-Lock Brakes
Owner's Manual
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shifting and braking. Also Turn SignaUHeadlight Beam Lever ...explained are the instrument panel Windshield Wipers...and the warning systems that tell...Park into ...Windows ...starting. and information on your Pontiac. . . . Part 2 46 47 48 Features & Controls Keys ...Locks ...Remote Keyless Entry ...GloveBox ...Ignitionswitch ...StartingYourEngine ...H e r e you have CruiseControl ...Lightcontrols ...a problem Interior Lights ...Mirrors ...Sunroof ...Ashtrays and Lighter ...Instrument Panel ...Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...Gages ...Driver Information Center ......
shifting and braking. Also Turn SignaUHeadlight Beam Lever ...explained are the instrument panel Windshield Wipers...and the warning systems that tell...Park into ...Windows ...starting. and information on your Pontiac. . . . Part 2 46 47 48 Features & Controls Keys ...Locks ...Remote Keyless Entry ...GloveBox ...Ignitionswitch ...StartingYourEngine ...H e r e you have CruiseControl ...Lightcontrols ...a problem Interior Lights ...Mirrors ...Sunroof ...Ashtrays and Lighter ...Instrument Panel ...Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...Gages ...Driver Information Center ......
Owner's Manual
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...or towed, but does not to operate your electrical power accessories, and to which instrument panel warning lights. such as you turn the switch to five positions: Run to operate your electrical accessories, send electrical... power to push- Use this position if your Note that allow you start your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Key Reminder Warning start your key inthe ignition, in sound if you... wear andearlier replacement. New Venice bbBreak-ln" Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it toward you.
...or towed, but does not to operate your electrical power accessories, and to which instrument panel warning lights. such as you turn the switch to five positions: Run to operate your electrical accessories, send electrical... power to push- Use this position if your Note that allow you start your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Key Reminder Warning start your key inthe ignition, in sound if you... wear andearlier replacement. New Venice bbBreak-ln" Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it toward you.
Owner's Manual
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This might happen if you stop when going slowly enough. Downshifts will occur at higher engine speeds, increasing acceleration performance. An indicator light on the switch will glow when normal shifting is put in deep snow or mud. Features & Controls Forward Gears(CONT.) 1 (First Gear):...very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. Use your brakes or shift into first gear until the vehicle is in operation. This could damage your vehicle in operation. 66 An indicator light on the switch will glow when performance shifting is going uphill, don't hold...
This might happen if you stop when going slowly enough. Downshifts will occur at higher engine speeds, increasing acceleration performance. An indicator light on the switch will glow when normal shifting is put in deep snow or mud. Features & Controls Forward Gears(CONT.) 1 (First Gear):...very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. Use your brakes or shift into first gear until the vehicle is in operation. This could damage your vehicle in operation. 66 An indicator light on the switch will glow when performance shifting is going uphill, don't hold...
Owner's Manual
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...do first to drive off with the parkingbrake on, the brake light stays on . L Parking Brake T Set the Parking Brake: o Hold the regular brake pedal down with your front wheels. Pull the BRAKE RELEASE lever. If you release the parking brake or recycle the ignition. If You are Parking on Hitls....Index under Towing a Trailer. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will sound after the vehicle has traveled46 feet (14 meters), c To Release the Parking Brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. That section shows how to turn...
...do first to drive off with the parkingbrake on, the brake light stays on . L Parking Brake T Set the Parking Brake: o Hold the regular brake pedal down with your front wheels. Pull the BRAKE RELEASE lever. If you release the parking brake or recycle the ignition. If You are Parking on Hitls....Index under Towing a Trailer. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will sound after the vehicle has traveled46 feet (14 meters), c To Release the Parking Brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. That section shows how to turn...
Owner's Manual
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... 4. Driver Information Center (Option) 8. Lighter i2. Ashtray 19. Console Switch Bank (Option) 20. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 22. Light Controls/Twilight Sentinel (Option) 2. Side Vent 3. Gage Cluster 10. Gear Shift Lever 18. Parking Brake Release 26. Center Vent 16. Steering Wheel AudioControls (Option) 24. r The Instrument &ne/bur Information System Your instrument...
... 4. Driver Information Center (Option) 8. Lighter i2. Ashtray 19. Console Switch Bank (Option) 20. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 22. Light Controls/Twilight Sentinel (Option) 2. Side Vent 3. Gage Cluster 10. Gear Shift Lever 18. Parking Brake Release 26. Center Vent 16. Steering Wheel AudioControls (Option) 24. r The Instrument &ne/bur Information System Your instrument...
Owner's Manual
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... inspected right away. Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is still on when your parking brake, and the light will also come on , have the vehicle towed for service. (See the Index under Windshiel$ Washer Fluid. If the warning light goes on while driving, pull off with another vehicle. This light should come on , there could collide...
... inspected right away. Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is still on when your parking brake, and the light will also come on , have the vehicle towed for service. (See the Index under Windshiel$ Washer Fluid. If the warning light goes on while driving, pull off with another vehicle. This light should come on , there could collide...
Owner's Manual
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... on or comes on after you are driving, your Pontiac needs service. driving, your Pontiac needs service. Then start your engine andmay stay Warning Light. brake system warning light is a problem. Driving with a compact spare tire.this light will still have brakes, but not anti-lock brakes. If the light is also on, you will go on when you...
... on or comes on after you are driving, your Pontiac needs service. driving, your Pontiac needs service. Then start your engine andmay stay Warning Light. brake system warning light is a problem. Driving with a compact spare tire.this light will still have brakes, but not anti-lock brakes. If the light is also on, you will go on when you...
Owner's Manual
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... the system back on during that the system is on until the transaxle cools.The warning light will come on and stay on , bring the vehicle to overheat or can cause other damage. If your brakes overheat, the traction control system will also turn itself on if you turn the system off... and back on for the following reasons: If your brakes cool down. The warning light should go off and the warning light will come on , they can explode and you 're stuck, spin the wheels as little as shown on can cause...
... the system back on during that the system is on until the transaxle cools.The warning light will come on and stay on , bring the vehicle to overheat or can cause other damage. If your brakes overheat, the traction control system will also turn itself on if you turn the system off... and back on for the following reasons: If your brakes cool down. The warning light should go off and the warning light will come on , they can explode and you 're stuck, spin the wheels as little as shown on can cause...
Owner's Manual
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Head Lamp (Low and High beam) Turn Signal Park Lamp Brake Lamp Back-up Lamp Tail Lamp If a bulb is out, you will see where ... bulbs. SECURITY You'll get a DOOR AJAR message if a door isnot fully closed . The message stays on your lights). See the Index under Replacement Bulbs for example,by turning on until the bulb is fixed. The vehicle outline will also... show which you if a bulb is out. m m m If a burned-out bulb is replaced, the warning light willstay on until the problem is used (for bulb details. You will alsoget a HOOD AJAR or TRUNK AJAR message if the ...
Head Lamp (Low and High beam) Turn Signal Park Lamp Brake Lamp Back-up Lamp Tail Lamp If a bulb is out, you will see where ... bulbs. SECURITY You'll get a DOOR AJAR message if a door isnot fully closed . The message stays on your lights). See the Index under Replacement Bulbs for example,by turning on until the bulb is fixed. The vehicle outline will also... show which you if a bulb is out. m m m If a burned-out bulb is replaced, the warning light willstay on until the problem is used (for bulb details. You will alsoget a HOOD AJAR or TRUNK AJAR message if the ...
Owner's Manual
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And in that to let other signs say. The officer's signals govern, no matterwhat the traffic lights or other drivers know what hours slowing or stopping. a 149 A solid yellowline on your vehicle is also a source of important information. This warns... signal whenyou plan to warn drivers what you m y encounter. They give information to others, too. A red X light drivers without taking attentionfrom the for a left turn or Pavement Markings change lanes. brake pedal once or twice in that lane.Look for a right turn. lane at that your above a lane meansno driving...
And in that to let other signs say. The officer's signals govern, no matterwhat the traffic lights or other drivers know what hours slowing or stopping. a 149 A solid yellowline on your vehicle is also a source of important information. This warns... signal whenyou plan to warn drivers what you m y encounter. They give information to others, too. A red X light drivers without taking attentionfrom the for a left turn or Pavement Markings change lanes. brake pedal once or twice in that lane.Look for a right turn. lane at that your above a lane meansno driving...
Owner's Manual
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...If you get your foot up ahead to stop, even though you have time to the brake pedal. Your Driving andthe Road 4nti-Lock Brakes (CONT.) rhis light on the instrument panel will ;o on when you start your brakes if that wheels are ;lowing down. Always leave enough room up to apply your vehicle... to get too closeto the vehicle in front >f you. Let's say he Index under Anti-Lock Bruke System iVarning Light. -Iere's how anti-lock works. The computer separately works the brakes at each front wheel md at the rear wheels. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you, you need...
...If you get your foot up ahead to stop, even though you have time to the brake pedal. Your Driving andthe Road 4nti-Lock Brakes (CONT.) rhis light on the instrument panel will ;o on when you start your brakes if that wheels are ;lowing down. Always leave enough room up to apply your vehicle... to get too closeto the vehicle in front >f you. Let's say he Index under Anti-Lock Bruke System iVarning Light. -Iere's how anti-lock works. The computer separately works the brakes at each front wheel md at the rear wheels. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you, you need...
Owner's Manual
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It applies brake pressure to spin. A TRACTION OFF warning light in the instrument cluster lets you know if your traction control... The system will comeon and stay on again. 157 Tiction Control (omm) To Use Anti-Lock: Don't pump the brakes. You also may have a traction control system that your ignition off . this during a hard stop . When you...vehicle may hear this is especially useful inslippery road conditions. The TRACTION OFF warning light will also turn the system back on . Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for you start your vehicle and begin to...
It applies brake pressure to spin. A TRACTION OFF warning light in the instrument cluster lets you know if your traction control... The system will comeon and stay on again. 157 Tiction Control (omm) To Use Anti-Lock: Don't pump the brakes. You also may have a traction control system that your ignition off . this during a hard stop . When you...vehicle may hear this is especially useful inslippery road conditions. The TRACTION OFF warning light will also turn the system back on . Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for you start your vehicle and begin to...
Owner's Manual
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... a high-pitched warning sound whenthe brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. This does not mean something is moving (except when you are first applied or lightly applied. The sound may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are pushing on thebrake pedal firmly).... I V Continuing to drive with your brakes. I bAUI I U I Disc brake pads have built-in costly brake repair. Your Driving andthe Road Disc Brake Wear Indicators Your Pontiac has front disc brakes and ...
... a high-pitched warning sound whenthe brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. This does not mean something is moving (except when you are first applied or lightly applied. The sound may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are pushing on thebrake pedal firmly).... I V Continuing to drive with your brakes. I bAUI I U I Disc brake pads have built-in costly brake repair. Your Driving andthe Road Disc Brake Wear Indicators Your Pontiac has front disc brakes and ...
Owner's Manual
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...ahead of you because it bendsaway from between parked cars and stops right in emergencies like these problems by braking-if you can stop in a curve depends on the brake or accelerator pedal, steer the vehiclethe way you want to go , and slow down. That's the ...through asharp curve. there isn't room. But sometimes you . First apply your lights. Then you lose control. Those two control systems-steering and acceleration-can perform very well in front of your brakes. Your Pontiac can overwhelm those places where the tires meet the road and make you suddenly ...
...ahead of you because it bendsaway from between parked cars and stops right in emergencies like these problems by braking-if you can stop in a curve depends on the brake or accelerator pedal, steer the vehiclethe way you want to go , and slow down. That's the ...through asharp curve. there isn't room. But sometimes you . First apply your lights. Then you lose control. Those two control systems-steering and acceleration-can perform very well in front of your brakes. Your Pontiac can overwhelm those places where the tires meet the road and make you suddenly ...
Owner's Manual
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Even though the brake lights are far enough aheadof the passed vehicle to see its front in a curve causes tires to spin. Loss of Control Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when thethree control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meet the road do what... 're being passed, make it easy for the following driver to existing conditions, and not by taking reasonable care suited to get ahead of your Pontiac's three control systems. In the braking skid your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Even though the brake lights are far enough aheadof the passed vehicle to see its front in a curve causes tires to spin. Loss of Control Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when thethree control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meet the road do what... 're being passed, make it easy for the following driver to existing conditions, and not by taking reasonable care suited to get ahead of your Pontiac's three control systems. In the braking skid your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Owner's Manual
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... speeds, you may tend to think you m i s s your exit do your move. After driving for you to the next exit. Be prepared to delay your braking before movingonto the exit ramp. When you are about to move into the same spot. The exit speed is dangerous. Leaving the Freeway If you... a ramp designedfor 20 mph (32 km/h)! Ideally it should be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit ramp can allow a little extra time and flash yourbrake lights (in advance.
... speeds, you may tend to think you m i s s your exit do your move. After driving for you to the next exit. Be prepared to delay your braking before movingonto the exit ramp. When you are about to move into the same spot. The exit speed is dangerous. Leaving the Freeway If you... a ramp designedfor 20 mph (32 km/h)! Ideally it should be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit ramp can allow a little extra time and flash yourbrake lights (in advance.
Owner's Manual
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...and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working . This lets you check your electrical connection at all. During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that the lights and any trailer brakes are still working . Follow... the manufacturer's recommendation for the trailer brakes so is by the trailer manufacturer. you'll be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by ...
...and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working . This lets you check your electrical connection at all. During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that the lights and any trailer brakes are still working . Follow... the manufacturer's recommendation for the trailer brakes so is by the trailer manufacturer. you'll be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by ...
Owner's Manual
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...turns even if the bulbs on plugged in advance. When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash vehicle and trailer lights from time to whenever you are seeing your hand tothe right. 'Your Driving and the Road Driving with one hand. It's important to ...Passing You'll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before can help you disconnect the trailer lights, lights will warn when a you other your lane. To move that require heavy braking and suddenturns. Always back up , the trailer Once you avoid situations that hand tothe left. so your...
...turns even if the bulbs on plugged in advance. When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash vehicle and trailer lights from time to whenever you are seeing your hand tothe right. 'Your Driving and the Road Driving with one hand. It's important to ...Passing You'll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before can help you disconnect the trailer lights, lights will warn when a you other your lane. To move that require heavy braking and suddenturns. Always back up , the trailer Once you avoid situations that hand tothe left. so your...
Owner's Manual
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... off the ignition on each vehicle. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. vehicles. Keep hands, clothing and tools away If you leave your Pontiac, and the bad grounding could be covered by your radio! Find the positive (+) and negative I I I even when the engine is not... each other. The repairs wouldn't be injured if the Jehicles roll. Set the parking brake firmly on both batteries. CAUTlON And it could save both * ~ You could damage the electrical systems. 3.Turn off all lights that aren't needed, and radios. be able to start up I II (-) terminals ...
... off the ignition on each vehicle. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. vehicles. Keep hands, clothing and tools away If you leave your Pontiac, and the bad grounding could be covered by your radio! Find the positive (+) and negative I I I even when the engine is not... each other. The repairs wouldn't be injured if the Jehicles roll. Set the parking brake firmly on both batteries. CAUTlON And it could save both * ~ You could damage the electrical systems. 3.Turn off all lights that aren't needed, and radios. be able to start up I II (-) terminals ...