Owner's Manual
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...(65 km/h). Being a good driver doesn't protect you from home, why should I Safety Belt Reminder Light How to Wear Safety Belts Properly When the key is turnedto Run or Start, Adults a light will come on for everyone, I wear safety belts? safety belts. Safety belts are for about eight ...This section is buckled, a chime will also sound. Seats & Safety Belts Q: If I'm a good driver,and I never drive far from things beyond your fault -
...(65 km/h). Being a good driver doesn't protect you from home, why should I Safety Belt Reminder Light How to Wear Safety Belts Properly When the key is turnedto Run or Start, Adults a light will come on for everyone, I wear safety belts? safety belts. Safety belts are for about eight ...This section is buckled, a chime will also sound. Seats & Safety Belts Q: If I'm a good driver,and I never drive far from things beyond your fault -
Owner's Manual
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Have your air bag system may not work properly. Seats & Safety Belts - I -9.26 I I If the air bag readiness light doesn't come on you are driving, your vehicle How the Air Bag System Works The right-front passenger air is bag hated in the middle of the is the air bag? passenger's side. The driver's air bag in the instrument panel on , or 'comeson when you when start your vehicle, or stays on the Where is steering wheel.
Have your air bag system may not work properly. Seats & Safety Belts - I -9.26 I I If the air bag readiness light doesn't come on you are driving, your vehicle How the Air Bag System Works The right-front passenger air is bag hated in the middle of the is the air bag? passenger's side. The driver's air bag in the instrument panel on , or 'comeson when you when start your vehicle, or stays on the Where is steering wheel.
Owner's Manual
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...71 71 75 76 77 77 78 85 88 88 88 90 93 95 95 98 99 and information on your Pontiac. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell youif everything is working properly and what to... 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 ...Manual Transmission ...Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...Parking ...EngineExhaust ...Windows ...Horn ...Tiltwheel ...The Turn Signal/Headlight...
...71 71 75 76 77 77 78 85 88 88 88 90 93 95 95 98 99 and information on your Pontiac. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell youif everything is working properly and what to... 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 ...Manual Transmission ...Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...Parking ...EngineExhaust ...Windows ...Horn ...Tiltwheel ...The Turn Signal/Headlight...
Owner's Manual
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... it 's inserted in the Index). Clean and dry the key. See your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key II@ to wait three minutes before it off . If you're ever driving and the SECURITY light comes an and stays on during this time, you may also want to check... remain on , you accidentally use a key that hasa damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won 't work and the security light will be able to restart your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key II@to start . If you will flash. Your PASS-Key 1 ' 1 system, however, is not...
... it 's inserted in the Index). Clean and dry the key. See your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key II@ to wait three minutes before it off . If you're ever driving and the SECURITY light comes an and stays on during this time, you may also want to check... remain on , you accidentally use a key that hasa damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won 't work and the security light will be able to restart your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key II@to start . If you will flash. Your PASS-Key 1 ' 1 system, however, is not...
Owner's Manual
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If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will allow the wheel with the parking b can cause your rear brakes overheat. You may have this feature, your rearaxle can push in as you ... tractionon snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. pedal down and pull up until you To set the parking brake: Hold the brake move the vehicle. Driving with traction to r them, and you could also damage other does, the limited-slip feature will come on. Pull the parking brake lever up on...
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will allow the wheel with the parking b can cause your rear brakes overheat. You may have this feature, your rearaxle can push in as you ... tractionon snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. pedal down and pull up until you To set the parking brake: Hold the brake move the vehicle. Driving with traction to r them, and you could also damage other does, the limited-slip feature will come on. Pull the parking brake lever up on...
Owner's Manual
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.... 1 2. Although your own state or provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations. It is erased. In addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with your vehicle's lighting system (headlights, parking lights, fog lamps, side marker lights. T r the knob to OFF to turnonyour headlights and other operating lights. For example, some jurisdictians may memory is recommended that works...
.... 1 2. Although your own state or provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations. It is erased. In addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with your vehicle's lighting system (headlights, parking lights, fog lamps, side marker lights. T r the knob to OFF to turnonyour headlights and other operating lights. For example, some jurisdictians may memory is recommended that works...
Owner's Manual
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...Turn the switch to help . If you open when you turn the ignition Off and leave the lights on, you turn the headlights on the parking lights and lightly pressing in icy or snowy conditions to prevent the doors from freezing closed and when washing the vehicle ...Lights On Reminder If you will come on the headlights. 2. Turn on . If the headlight doors aren't working properly, see your instrument panel lights. The headlight doors can open when driving in the headlight switch. Features 8t Controls :_ . ~ Brightness Control This switch controls the brightness of your Pontiac...
...Turn the switch to help . If you open when you turn the ignition Off and leave the lights on, you turn the headlights on the parking lights and lightly pressing in icy or snowy conditions to prevent the doors from freezing closed and when washing the vehicle ...Lights On Reminder If you will come on the headlights. 2. Turn on . If the headlight doors aren't working properly, see your instrument panel lights. The headlight doors can open when driving in the headlight switch. Features 8t Controls :_ . ~ Brightness Control This switch controls the brightness of your Pontiac...
Owner's Manual
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...your vehicle when you to enter and leave your vehicle. Use the switch closest to reduce glare. Floor Mats Your Firebird's floor mats are courtesy light,s.They make it up and down or side to the foot wells. Manual Adjust Mirror Adjust the passenger side outside mirror...in place. If it isn't, it on . These lights are custom-fitted to side. You can adjust it easier for driving. Each light has its own switch. Courtesy lights include the dome light and other lights throughout the interiorof your vehicle. The lights will also go on . Mirrors Inside Day/Night ...
...your vehicle when you to enter and leave your vehicle. Use the switch closest to reduce glare. Floor Mats Your Firebird's floor mats are courtesy light,s.They make it up and down or side to the foot wells. Manual Adjust Mirror Adjust the passenger side outside mirror...in place. If it isn't, it on . These lights are custom-fitted to side. You can adjust it easier for driving. Each light has its own switch. Courtesy lights include the dome light and other lights throughout the interiorof your vehicle. The lights will also go on . Mirrors Inside Day/Night ...
Owner's Manual
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... two gallons), but it . 0 The gage moves a little when you turn, stop or speed up to know when there's a problem with your warning lights an'dgages. Waiting to do about how much fuel is in the Run position. They're a big help. 100 . When the gage pointer first 0... only when the ignition switch is in your vehicle's functions. Features & Controls .I Here are driving, or when lone of the gages shows there may be or is a problem with one of your tank. Often gages and warning lights work together to E. I working. For example, the gage reads 1/2 full, but you need...
... two gallons), but it . 0 The gage moves a little when you turn, stop or speed up to know when there's a problem with your warning lights an'dgages. Waiting to do about how much fuel is in the Run position. They're a big help. 100 . When the gage pointer first 0... only when the ignition switch is in your vehicle's functions. Features & Controls .I Here are driving, or when lone of the gages shows there may be or is a problem with one of your tank. Often gages and warning lights work together to E. I working. For example, the gage reads 1/2 full, but you need...
Owner's Manual
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... on as you start the It may be working well. Or, the pedal may not be a brake problem. Driving with the brake warning light on can still work and fully released, it means you have the vehicle towed for service. You may take longer to an accident. system inspected ... your parking brake, and will stay on if your parking brake doesn't release fully. This light will also come on when you set Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is on. divided into two parts. For good braking, though, you 've pulled off the road and stop you. the Index.) Brake ...
... on as you start the It may be working well. Or, the pedal may not be a brake problem. Driving with the brake warning light on can still work and fully released, it means you have the vehicle towed for service. You may take longer to an accident. system inspected ... your parking brake, and will stay on if your parking brake doesn't release fully. This light will also come on when you set Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is on. divided into two parts. For good braking, though, you 've pulled off the road and stop you. the Index.) Brake ...
Owner's Manual
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...but not anti-lock brakes. Unless the regular brake system warning to reset the system.If the light still stays YOU start your engine and it will be ready driving, your Pontiac needs service. light is working . When your anti-lock system is also 'on your instrument cluster. This means ...that slippery road conditions may exist. If the regular brake system warning light is a problem. The light will stay on , see "Brake ...
...but not anti-lock brakes. Unless the regular brake system warning to reset the system.If the light still stays YOU start your engine and it will be ready driving, your Pontiac needs service. light is working . When your anti-lock system is also 'on your instrument cluster. This means ...that slippery road conditions may exist. If the regular brake system warning light is a problem. The light will stay on , see "Brake ...
Owner's Manual
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... turn D f f all your accessories, including your engine coolant has overheated. If the reading stays in the yellow zone while you are driving, you must drive a short distance with the voltmeter reading in a warning zone could drain your vehicle and turnoff the engine as soon as possible. While the...checked right away. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If it checked. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in the yellow zone, your battery may have a problem with the electrical charging system. If the gage pointer moves into the yellow...
... turn D f f all your accessories, including your engine coolant has overheated. If the reading stays in the yellow zone while you are driving, you must drive a short distance with the voltmeter reading in a warning zone could drain your vehicle and turnoff the engine as soon as possible. While the...checked right away. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If it checked. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in the yellow zone, your battery may have a problem with the electrical charging system. If the gage pointer moves into the yellow...
Owner's Manual
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You should come on while you are driving, the computer is working. It may vary with your engine oil pressure. Features 8t Controls Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light} A computer monitor,s operationof your fuel, ignition and emission control systems..This light should take your vehicle in for service soon. If it stays on...
You should come on while you are driving, the computer is working. It may vary with your engine oil pressure. Features 8t Controls Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light} A computer monitor,s operationof your fuel, ignition and emission control systems..This light should take your vehicle in for service soon. If it stays on...
Owner's Manual
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1 1 Eglected oil problems can become so hot that it catches fire. x -. 105. = If you do, your vehicle serviced. Check Gages Light This light will come on while you are in the warning areas. You or others could be cost A Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your engine can be burned. If the light comes on and stays on briefly w6en you are driving, check your gages to see if they are starting theengine.
1 1 Eglected oil problems can become so hot that it catches fire. x -. 105. = If you do, your vehicle serviced. Check Gages Light This light will come on while you are in the warning areas. You or others could be cost A Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your engine can be burned. If the light comes on and stays on briefly w6en you are driving, check your gages to see if they are starting theengine.
Owner's Manual
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Features & Controls Low Oil Light This light should come on while you are starting your engine. Low Coolant Light (V8 Engine) This light should come on couId cause vour Pontiac to add coolant. Driving with t h e w light on while you are starting your engine and stays on , have it wouldn't be too low. See "Engine Oil" in the Index...
Features & Controls Low Oil Light This light should come on while you are starting your engine. Low Coolant Light (V8 Engine) This light should come on couId cause vour Pontiac to add coolant. Driving with t h e w light on while you are starting your engine and stays on , have it wouldn't be too low. See "Engine Oil" in the Index...
Owner's Manual
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...is in pictures or graphic symbols. Symbols on red. On some multilane roads, green isrrows light up, indicating that you must stop lights. I I 1 1 I Traffic Lights We're all familiar with a diagonal line Some traffic lights alsouse red arrows to across it shows what ." You'll still need to proceed 1 ... RIGHT TURN RECTANGULAR (square or oblong) sigm show speed limits, parking regulations, give directions, and such information as distances to cities. Your Driving and the Road KEEP RIGHT LEFT OR RIGHT TURN THROUGH ONLY go no NO NO NO U PARKING BICYCLES TURN matter what not to do....
...is in pictures or graphic symbols. Symbols on red. On some multilane roads, green isrrows light up, indicating that you must stop lights. I I 1 1 I Traffic Lights We're all familiar with a diagonal line Some traffic lights alsouse red arrows to across it shows what ." You'll still need to proceed 1 ... RIGHT TURN RECTANGULAR (square or oblong) sigm show speed limits, parking regulations, give directions, and such information as distances to cities. Your Driving and the Road KEEP RIGHT LEFT OR RIGHT TURN THROUGH ONLY go no NO NO NO U PARKING BICYCLES TURN matter what not to do....
Owner's Manual
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... Drivers signal to drivers without taking attention from the roadway. If necessary, you can use reversible-lane traffic control during rush hours.A red X light above a lane means no driving in some places the law requires driver signals. They give information to others, too. Turn and lane change signals:Always signal when you... turn, down for slow about-to-stop, or and up for thesigns posted to warn drivers what you are doing. A green arrow means you may drive in that time.
... Drivers signal to drivers without taking attention from the roadway. If necessary, you can use reversible-lane traffic control during rush hours.A red X light above a lane means no driving in some places the law requires driver signals. They give information to others, too. Turn and lane change signals:Always signal when you... turn, down for slow about-to-stop, or and up for thesigns posted to warn drivers what you are doing. A green arrow means you may drive in that time.
Owner's Manual
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...to becareless and make of slowing or stopping. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle is disabled or is a hazard. lights or other children. Expect children to use the brake, but if you do . someone may encounter. You may not have to dash out ... streets, rural roads, or freeways, it means "always expect the unexpected." Traffic Officer Assume that your Pontiac: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in the Index.) Defensive driving really means "be about driving is also a source are going to open doors into traffic. Expect occupants in parked cars to brakeif ...
...to becareless and make of slowing or stopping. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle is disabled or is a hazard. lights or other children. Expect children to use the brake, but if you do . someone may encounter. You may not have to dash out ... streets, rural roads, or freeways, it means "always expect the unexpected." Traffic Officer Assume that your Pontiac: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in the Index.) Defensive driving really means "be about driving is also a source are going to open doors into traffic. Expect occupants in parked cars to brakeif ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of Iis you brake, your driving accordingly. Here's what happens with ABS. To Use Anti-Lock: Don't pump the brakes. The light will stay ABS on wheel speed and C ontrols braking pressure accordingly. YQUslam on to stop, even though you . up ahead to indicate... Anti-lock doesn't change the you , The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. road is active, the LOW TRAC light comes on the brakes. Let's say the Ilou can change the works the brakes at each front wheel and L ,time youneedtogetyour foot at the ...
.... Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of Iis you brake, your driving accordingly. Here's what happens with ABS. To Use Anti-Lock: Don't pump the brakes. The light will stay ABS on wheel speed and C ontrols braking pressure accordingly. YQUslam on to stop, even though you . up ahead to indicate... Anti-lock doesn't change the you , The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. road is active, the LOW TRAC light comes on the brakes. Let's say the Ilou can change the works the brakes at each front wheel and L ,time youneedtogetyour foot at the ...
Owner's Manual
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...brakes are removed €or rotation or changing. Brake linings should be removed and inspected each time the tires are first applied or lightly applied. Some driving conditions or climates may come and go or be replaced as complete axle sets. 143 on the brake pedal firmly). Disc brake pads... have built-in wear indicators that sooner or later your brakes. Also, the rear brake drums should always be heard all the time your Pontiac ...
...brakes are removed €or rotation or changing. Brake linings should be removed and inspected each time the tires are first applied or lightly applied. Some driving conditions or climates may come and go or be replaced as complete axle sets. 143 on the brake pedal firmly). Disc brake pads... have built-in wear indicators that sooner or later your brakes. Also, the rear brake drums should always be heard all the time your Pontiac ...