Owner's Manual
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These symbols are on some of your controls: These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: Windshield Wiper Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel 1Hood Windshield Washer Engine Oil Pressure Windshield Defroster Brake Rear Window Defogger Anti-Lock Brake System (Canada) Ventilating Fan I 3 Release I Hatchback Release Lighter Horn Speaker b
These symbols are on some of your controls: These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: Windshield Wiper Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel 1Hood Windshield Washer Engine Oil Pressure Windshield Defroster Brake Rear Window Defogger Anti-Lock Brake System (Canada) Ventilating Fan I 3 Release I Hatchback Release Lighter Horn Speaker b
Owner's Manual
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... 62 63 67 71 71 75 76 77 77 78 85 88 88 88 90 93 95 95 98 99 and information on your Pontiac. shifting and braking. F' ..A Part 2 Features & Controls Keys ...DoorLocks ...Theft ...PASS-Key11 ...NewVehicle "Break-In" ...Ignitionswitch ...Starting Your Engine ...Driving through Deep Standing Water ...Engine Block Heater ...AutomaticTransmission...
... 62 63 67 71 71 75 76 77 77 78 85 88 88 88 90 93 95 95 98 99 and information on your Pontiac. shifting and braking. F' ..A Part 2 Features & Controls Keys ...DoorLocks ...Theft ...PASS-Key11 ...NewVehicle "Break-In" ...Ignitionswitch ...Starting Your Engine ...Driving through Deep Standing Water ...Engine Block Heater ...AutomaticTransmission...
Owner's Manual
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.... If you unlock o the doors or hatch. Operation The driver's door will unlock. If UNLOCK is turned t Run, when you have a manual transmission, the parking brake must also be purchased through your vehicle. Features & Controls Changes or modifications to -
.... If you unlock o the doors or hatch. Operation The driver's door will unlock. If UNLOCK is turned t Run, when you have a manual transmission, the parking brake must also be purchased through your vehicle. Features & Controls Changes or modifications to -
Owner's Manual
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... DL2016, or a similar type. Replace the front cover. If you have a manual transmission and the ignition switch is in Run, you must set the parking brake before you have an automatic transmission, your shift lever mustbe in the Index.) 9-52 Remove and replace the batteries. Hatch Release Your door key opens...
... DL2016, or a similar type. Replace the front cover. If you have a manual transmission and the ignition switch is in Run, you must set the parking brake before you have an automatic transmission, your shift lever mustbe in the Index.) 9-52 Remove and replace the batteries. Hatch Release Your door key opens...
Owner's Manual
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... some other things. You or others could be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly. If you are several different positions for that you contact a Pontiac dealer in the area where you'll be parking your shift lever. The dealer can move , when you're on the weather, the kind of... level ground, always set . Don't leave your rear wheels. How long should you keep the block heater plugged in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle can roll. To be injured. Your vehicle can 't move the shift lever to list everything here, we ask that particular area...
... some other things. You or others could be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly. If you are several different positions for that you contact a Pontiac dealer in the area where you'll be parking your shift lever. The dealer can move , when you're on the weather, the kind of... level ground, always set . Don't leave your rear wheels. How long should you keep the block heater plugged in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle can roll. To be injured. Your vehicle can 't move the shift lever to list everything here, we ask that particular area...
Owner's Manual
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... is in the Run position. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of P (Park)" in this gear to fully apply your regular brakes before you maintain brake application. Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission shift interlock.
... is in the Run position. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of P (Park)" in this gear to fully apply your regular brakes before you maintain brake application. Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission shift interlock.
Owner's Manual
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... the way down a steep hill - When going down . Here are some times you - Shifting out of @ :I You could move very rapidly. When driving on the brake pedal, your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. Going less than about 35 mph shifting between gears (56 km/h), push your accelerator...
... the way down a steep hill - When going down . Here are some times you - Shifting out of @ :I You could move very rapidly. When driving on the brake pedal, your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. Going less than about 35 mph shifting between gears (56 km/h), push your accelerator...
Owner's Manual
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You can use your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use 2 on hills. Features & Controls 2 (Second Gear) This position gives you more power (but lower fuel economy) than2. If the selector lever is going slowly enough. It can use it on . 0, NOTICE: 1 (First Gear) (V6 Engine) This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy. You can help control your brakes off and on very steep hills, or in the transmission won't shift into first gear until the vehicle is put 1, in deep snow or mud.
You can use your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use 2 on hills. Features & Controls 2 (Second Gear) This position gives you more power (but lower fuel economy) than2. If the selector lever is going slowly enough. It can use it on . 0, NOTICE: 1 (First Gear) (V6 Engine) This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy. You can help control your brakes off and on very steep hills, or in the transmission won't shift into first gear until the vehicle is put 1, in deep snow or mud.
Owner's Manual
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... you could also damage other parts of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, the limited-slip feature will come on the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up on , the brake system warning light will allow the wheel with the parking b can cause your rear.... You may have this feature, your rearaxle can push in as you To set the parking brake: Hold the brake move the vehicle. Parking Brake I w Limited-Slip Rear Axle [f you have to move the brake lever all the way down and pull up until you can give you additional tractionon snow, mud, ice, sand...
... you could also damage other parts of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, the limited-slip feature will come on the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up on , the brake system warning light will allow the wheel with the parking b can cause your rear.... You may have this feature, your rearaxle can push in as you To set the parking brake: Hold the brake move the vehicle. Parking Brake I w Limited-Slip Rear Axle [f you have to move the brake lever all the way down and pull up until you can give you additional tractionon snow, mud, ice, sand...
Owner's Manual
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... on the lever, and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle. 3. Remove the key and take it with the parking brake firmly set. If you can move , when you're on are parking on a hill, or if you have left the engine running, the vehicle can... lever into (Park) P (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) If J ~ Q U on a hill: See "Parking on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. I right foot and sdt the parking brake. 2.
... on the lever, and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle. 3. Remove the key and take it with the parking brake firmly set. If you can move , when you're on are parking on a hill, or if you have left the engine running, the vehicle can... lever into (Park) P (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) If J ~ Q U on a hill: See "Parking on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. I right foot and sdt the parking brake. 2.
Owner's Manual
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...and even catch fire. After you can shift from P (Park) without first pushing the button. See "Automatic Transmission" in P (Park) and your parking brake is not fully in the Run position. And, if you leave it. Then, see if you can b dangerous to . ~~ You have to leave ...away from P (Park) when the ignition is in the Index. If you 've moved the shift lever into P (Park). (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. Don't leave your vehicle is in P (Park) with the engine running, it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked ...
...and even catch fire. After you can shift from P (Park) without first pushing the button. See "Automatic Transmission" in P (Park) and your parking brake is not fully in the Run position. And, if you leave it. Then, see if you can b dangerous to . ~~ You have to leave ...away from P (Park) when the ignition is in the Index. If you 've moved the shift lever into P (Park). (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. Don't leave your vehicle is in P (Park) with the engine running, it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked ...
Owner's Manual
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...this: shift lever all the way into the gearyou wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift 4. brake application. lever into P (Park) and 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but pressure on the shift lever-push the of Step 4. Turn the key to the lever.) drive gearyou... want. 5. also release the shift lever button on Hills" or "Towing a Trailer'' in R (Reverse) and firmly apply the parking brake. Start the vehicle andthen shift to Off. If you get outof your vehicle, put your vehicle is equipped to towa trailer, see "Parking on floor...
...this: shift lever all the way into the gearyou wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift 4. brake application. lever into P (Park) and 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but pressure on the shift lever-push the of Step 4. Turn the key to the lever.) drive gearyou... want. 5. also release the shift lever button on Hills" or "Towing a Trailer'' in R (Reverse) and firmly apply the parking brake. Start the vehicle andthen shift to Off. If you get outof your vehicle, put your vehicle is equipped to towa trailer, see "Parking on floor...
Owner's Manual
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... tire traction can really help on slippery roads. ;wise Control (omoN) I I II 2 I 0 Cruise Control can be the clutch pedal, if you more without keeping your brakes, orpush 0 Cruise Control can 't safely a drive atsteady accelerator. This can cause needless wheel spinning, and you can maintain I your trips. When you apply your foot...
... tire traction can really help on slippery roads. ;wise Control (omoN) I I II 2 I 0 Cruise Control can be the clutch pedal, if you more without keeping your brakes, orpush 0 Cruise Control can 't safely a drive atsteady accelerator. This can cause needless wheel spinning, and you can maintain I your trips. When you apply your foot...
Owner's Manual
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... Resume a Set Speed Suppose you want to the speed you set button at the end of cours'e, shuts the Cruise Control. Take your foot off brake. This, of the lever and release it .
... Resume a Set Speed Suppose you want to the speed you set button at the end of cours'e, shuts the Cruise Control. Take your foot off brake. This, of the lever and release it .
Owner's Manual
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... and lever, then release the button' the accelerator pedal. Hold it . c Ta Increase Speed While Using Cruise If you release the switch or apply th brake. COffEd There are two ways to higher speed. 2. ON to a higher speed. hh)faster. You could be startled and even lose control. Each time you...
... and lever, then release the button' the accelerator pedal. Hold it . c Ta Increase Speed While Using Cruise If you release the switch or apply th brake. COffEd There are two ways to higher speed. 2. ON to a higher speed. hh)faster. You could be startled and even lose control. Each time you...
Owner's Manual
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... pedalto increase your speed, load, and the steepnessof the hills. Many drivers find this , you'll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Step lightly on the brake pedalor push the clutch pedal,if you want, then release it. 2. Using Cruise Control Hills on How well your Cruise Controlwill work on steep hills... are severalways to turn off the pedal, your speed down.Of course, applying the braketakes you set earlier. Each time you may have to brake or shiftto a lower gear to keep your vehiclewill slow down to the Cruise Control speed you out of the lever until you reach the lower...
... pedalto increase your speed, load, and the steepnessof the hills. Many drivers find this , you'll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Step lightly on the brake pedalor push the clutch pedal,if you want, then release it. 2. Using Cruise Control Hills on How well your Cruise Controlwill work on steep hills... are severalways to turn off the pedal, your speed down.Of course, applying the braketakes you set earlier. Each time you may have to brake or shiftto a lower gear to keep your vehiclewill slow down to the Cruise Control speed you out of the lever until you reach the lower...
Owner's Manual
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... visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. Your DRL work . Fog lights will come on the headlights any time you release the parking brake. Don't cover it up. At dawn, the exterior lights will go out and the front signal turn on (if the headlight switch is released. ... the fog lights are required on new vehicles sold in daylight when: 0 The ignition is on 0 The headlight switch is off, and 0 The parking brake is off , the fog lightswill come on automatically and the front turn signal lights will come on top of the switch. To turn thefog lights...
... visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. Your DRL work . Fog lights will come on the headlights any time you release the parking brake. Don't cover it up. At dawn, the exterior lights will go out and the front signal turn on (if the headlight switch is released. ... the fog lights are required on new vehicles sold in daylight when: 0 The ignition is on 0 The headlight switch is off, and 0 The parking brake is off , the fog lightswill come on automatically and the front turn signal lights will come on top of the switch. To turn thefog lights...
Owner's Manual
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... Mirror Adjust the passenger side outside mirror by hand so that you to the light toturn it could interfere with the accelerator or brake pedals. Floor Mats Your Firebird's floor mats are sitting in place. If it isn't, it on. You can adjust it easier for night driving to the foot wells...
... Mirror Adjust the passenger side outside mirror by hand so that you to the light toturn it could interfere with the accelerator or brake pedals. Floor Mats Your Firebird's floor mats are sitting in place. If it isn't, it on. You can adjust it easier for night driving to the foot wells...
Owner's Manual
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AudioSystem 43. Side Upper Air Vent 4. CigaretteLighter 11. I . Storage Console and Cassette Tape/Compact Disc Storage (as equipped) 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Ashtray (Manual Transmission) Shift Lever Ashtray (Automatic Transmission) Rear Window Defogger Switch Steering Wheel Controls Remote Hatch Release 97- Main Light Control 3. Horn 6. Glave Box 9. Cupholder 13. Comfort Controls IO. lnstrument Panel 1. Center Upper Air Vent 7. Parking Brake Lever 12. InstrumentCluster 5. Fog Lamp Switch (if equipped) 2.
AudioSystem 43. Side Upper Air Vent 4. CigaretteLighter 11. I . Storage Console and Cassette Tape/Compact Disc Storage (as equipped) 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Ashtray (Manual Transmission) Shift Lever Ashtray (Automatic Transmission) Rear Window Defogger Switch Steering Wheel Controls Remote Hatch Release 97- Main Light Control 3. Horn 6. Glave Box 9. Cupholder 13. Comfort Controls IO. lnstrument Panel 1. Center Upper Air Vent 7. Parking Brake Lever 12. InstrumentCluster 5. Fog Lamp Switch (if equipped) 2.
Owner's Manual
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... carefully. This light should come on as you start the It may not be working well. system inspected right away. For good braking, though, you problem. Driving with the brake warning light on can still work and fully released, it means you have the vehicle towed for fixed so it is working..., the other part can lead to an accident. This light will also come on when you set Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is your parking brake, and will be ready to warn you if service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in there's a problem. divided into two parts.
... carefully. This light should come on as you start the It may not be working well. system inspected right away. For good braking, though, you problem. Driving with the brake warning light on can still work and fully released, it means you have the vehicle towed for fixed so it is working..., the other part can lead to an accident. This light will also come on when you set Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is your parking brake, and will be ready to warn you if service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in there's a problem. divided into two parts.