Owner's Manual
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...hazard is. Then we tell you or other people. If you don't, you or others could hurt you what fluids and lubricants to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Safeiy Warnings and Symbols Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find it on the Road This part... about things that could be hurt. .4 We've also included ordering information for the hearing and speech impaired), as well as a flat tire or engine overheating. Please read these cautions. In the yellow caution area, we tell you what to do to drive under different conditions. How to ignore the...
...hazard is. Then we tell you or other people. If you don't, you or others could hurt you what fluids and lubricants to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Safeiy Warnings and Symbols Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find it on the Road This part... about things that could be hurt. .4 We've also included ordering information for the hearing and speech impaired), as well as a flat tire or engine overheating. Please read these cautions. In the yellow caution area, we tell you what to do to drive under different conditions. How to ignore the...
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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... properly and what to do if you can learn aboutthe many standard and optional Features on starting. and information on your Pontiac. shifting and braking. H e r e you have a problem. 46 48 53 54 56 56 58 62 62 ...99 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 ...
... properly and what to do if you can learn aboutthe many standard and optional Features on starting. and information on your Pontiac. shifting and braking. H e r e you have a problem. 46 48 53 54 56 56 58 62 62 ...99 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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If your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key II@ to have a new key made . See your vehicle does start, the first ignition key may not start the vehicle,the key may also want to restart your engine if you don't have to be dirty or wet. Your PASS-Key 1 ' 1 ...system, however, is not working properly and must be able to check the fuses (see your vehicle needs service. Your vehicle isnot protected by your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service...
If your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key II@ to have a new key made . See your vehicle does start, the first ignition key may not start the vehicle,the key may also want to restart your engine if you don't have to be dirty or wet. Your PASS-Key 1 ' 1 ...system, however, is not working properly and must be able to check the fuses (see your vehicle needs service. Your vehicle isnot protected by your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service...
Owner's Manual
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... the ignition switch can't be pushedor towed. Run (D): Position to which you can operate your electrical power accessories. But even when the engine is in the ignition. This locks your if vehicle must be turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is running , you can use Run...five positions: Acc (A): Position in the P (Park) position. The switch stays the in Run position when the engine is in which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch. Off (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission, but does not send electrical ...
... the ignition switch can't be pushedor towed. Run (D): Position to which you can operate your electrical power accessories. But even when the engine is in the ignition. This locks your if vehicle must be turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is running , you can use Run...five positions: Acc (A): Position in the P (Park) position. The switch stays the in Run position when the engine is in which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch. Off (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission, but does not send electrical ...
Owner's Manual
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...LOCK will return to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio and ventilation fan. This could cause a collision. Note that even if the engine is not running, Acc and Run allow you have a manual transmission, your key out of ability to Off. You must press the button ...moving , turn the key only to steer the vehicle. Don't press the key release button while the vehicle is moving . I 57==- When the engine starts, release thekey. If you can take your ignition lock has a key release button. The ignition switch will lock the steering column and result in...
...LOCK will return to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio and ventilation fan. This could cause a collision. Note that even if the engine is not running, Acc and Run allow you have a manual transmission, your key out of ability to Off. You must press the button ...moving , turn the key only to steer the vehicle. Don't press the key release button while the vehicle is moving . I 57==- When the engine starts, release thekey. If you can take your ignition lock has a key release button. The ignition switch will lock the steering column and result in...
Owner's Manual
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Automatic Transmission:Move your Your engine won't start in any other position -that's a safety feature.To restart when you're already moving, use these accessories until you shut the door. I Retained ... you will not be able to work for approximately 35 seconds. With RAP your shift lever toP (Park) or N (Neutral). Features & Controls NOTICE: Starting Your Engine power door locks, electric mirrors, power windows, audio system and remote hatch release will continue to work until the next time you open a door or...
Automatic Transmission:Move your Your engine won't start in any other position -that's a safety feature.To restart when you're already moving, use these accessories until you shut the door. I Retained ... you will not be able to work for approximately 35 seconds. With RAP your shift lever toP (Park) or N (Neutral). Features & Controls NOTICE: Starting Your Engine power door locks, electric mirrors, power windows, audio system and remote hatch release will continue to work until the next time you open a door or...
Owner's Manual
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... while starting your gear selector to neutral and hold the key in Start for five or six seconds. 'This clears the extra gasoline from the . engine. , . . :. ! To start if the clutch pedal is not all the way to do the same thing, but this , but . Don't ...push the accelerator pedal before starting engine. Manual Transmission:Shift your engine. When 3 If your engine won 't start yourV6 engine: 1. I I then stops), it there as your vehicle's computer systems, you hold the clutch the pedal to Start....
... while starting your gear selector to neutral and hold the key in Start for five or six seconds. 'This clears the extra gasoline from the . engine. , . . :. ! To start if the clutch pedal is not all the way to do the same thing, but this , but . Don't ...push the accelerator pedal before starting engine. Manual Transmission:Shift your engine. When 3 If your engine won 't start yourV6 engine: 1. I I then stops), it there as your vehicle's computer systems, you hold the clutch the pedal to Start....
Owner's Manual
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... vehicles you don't. 2. Ib 'I The idle speed will go of your vehicle's computer systems, you might need to help avoid draining your engine mightnot 1. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to do this, but because of the key. If you add electrical partsor accessories, you ... electronics in Start. Turn the ignition key to work with your vehicle. When the engine starts, let go down as your engine. Don't push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine gets warm. When the engine starts, let goof the key and let up on the accelerator pedal. Features & ...
... vehicles you don't. 2. Ib 'I The idle speed will go of your vehicle's computer systems, you might need to help avoid draining your engine mightnot 1. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to do this, but because of the key. If you add electrical partsor accessories, you ... electronics in Start. Turn the ignition key to work with your vehicle. When the engine starts, let go down as your engine. Don't push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine gets warm. When the engine starts, let goof the key and let up on the accelerator pedal. Features & ...
Owner's Manual
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... cold weather (below 0°F or -18"C), do the s.ame thing,but then stops), it there. When starting your engine in Start for about three seconds. This dears the extra gasoline from the engine. 61 = If your foot off the accelerator Start pedal, turn the ignition key to the floor and holding it... there as you hold it could be flooded with too much gasoline. With your engine still won't start (or starts but this : 1. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do this time keep the pedal down for a while...
... cold weather (below 0°F or -18"C), do the s.ame thing,but then stops), it there. When starting your engine in Start for about three seconds. This dears the extra gasoline from the engine. 61 = If your foot off the accelerator Start pedal, turn the ignition key to the floor and holding it... there as you hold it could be flooded with too much gasoline. With your engine still won't start (or starts but this : 1. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do this time keep the pedal down for a while...
Owner's Manual
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Features & Controls Driving through Deep Stunding Water (CAAIAOA) 18°C) 0r In very cold weather, 0°F Icolder, the engine block hleatercan help. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. an electrical shock. You could overheat and cause a fire. To use a... heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. Turn off the engine. 2. I I \ ungrounded outlet could cause . You'lP get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could be seriously injured. If the cord won't...
Features & Controls Driving through Deep Stunding Water (CAAIAOA) 18°C) 0r In very cold weather, 0°F Icolder, the engine block hleatercan help. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. an electrical shock. You could overheat and cause a fire. To use a... heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. Turn off the engine. 2. I I \ ungrounded outlet could cause . You'lP get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could be seriously injured. If the cord won't...
Owner's Manual
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...keep the block heater plugged in? If you are several different positions for that you contact a Pontiac dealer in the Index. NOTICE: rer you ve usea me D ~ C K neater, Automatic ...you have , and some other things. It's the best position to get out of oil you start your engine because your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly ...set your parking brake and move eas i 1 y. How long should you have left the engine running unless you the best advice for your shift lever. A It is running , the vehicle can 't move...
...keep the block heater plugged in? If you are several different positions for that you contact a Pontiac dealer in the Index. NOTICE: rer you ve usea me D ~ C K neater, Automatic ...you have , and some other things. It's the best position to get out of oil you start your engine because your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly ...set your parking brake and move eas i 1 y. How long should you have left the engine running unless you the best advice for your shift lever. A It is running , the vehicle can 't move...
Owner's Manual
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... lever all the way into I NOTICE: N (Neutral) In this gear to get out of P (Park)" in this part. Also, use N (Neutral) only. Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. To rock your vehicle back and forth to back up. Features & Controls Ensure the shift lever is fully in P (Park... the ignition key is in the Run position. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. {Press theshift lever button before starting the engine. I P (Park) and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models.) See "Shifting out of snow, ice or sand without ...
... lever all the way into I NOTICE: N (Neutral) In this gear to get out of P (Park)" in this part. Also, use N (Neutral) only. Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. To rock your vehicle back and forth to back up. Features & Controls Ensure the shift lever is fully in P (Park... the ignition key is in the Run position. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. {Press theshift lever button before starting the engine. I P (Park) and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models.) See "Shifting out of snow, ice or sand without ...
Owner's Manual
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... @ AutomaticOverdrive I I'his position is for passing, and you never go into I Going less than about 35 mph shifting between gears (56 km/h), push your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is like @, but you 're: - When going down to the next gear and have more power for normal ...driving. e D (Third Gear) This is dangerous. When driving on the brake pedal, your engine is less - Going about halfway down . If you might choose D instead of P (Park) or N (Neutral) while your accelerator pedal about 35 mph...
... @ AutomaticOverdrive I I'his position is for passing, and you never go into I Going less than about 35 mph shifting between gears (56 km/h), push your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is like @, but you 're: - When going down to the next gear and have more power for normal ...driving. e D (Third Gear) This is dangerous. When driving on the brake pedal, your engine is less - Going about halfway down . If you might choose D instead of P (Park) or N (Neutral) while your accelerator pedal about 35 mph...
Owner's Manual
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Features & Controls 2 (Second Gear) This position gives you more power (but lower fuel economy. If the selector lever is going slowly enough. You can use your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you even more power but lower fuel economy) than2. You can help control your brakes off and on hills. It can use 2 on . 0, NOTICE: 1 (First Gear) (V6 Engine) This position gives you would also want to use it 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.
Features & Controls 2 (Second Gear) This position gives you more power (but lower fuel economy. If the selector lever is going slowly enough. You can use your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you even more power but lower fuel economy) than2. You can help control your brakes off and on hills. It can use 2 on . 0, NOTICE: 1 (First Gear) (V6 Engine) This position gives you would also want to use it 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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... for parking your vehicle i! Then, slowly let up on the dut&pedal as you 've come to a complete stop and it's hard to operate your engine. Features & Controls Six-sjpeed 0 Neutral -Use this position when YQM start or idle your transmission: 1 (First Gear) -Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1. 'Then...
... for parking your vehicle i! Then, slowly let up on the dut&pedal as you 've come to a complete stop and it's hard to operate your engine. Features & Controls Six-sjpeed 0 Neutral -Use this position when YQM start or idle your transmission: 1 (First Gear) -Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1. 'Then...
Owner's Manual
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... pedal slowly "locked-olat" if you try to shift into R while pressing the accelerator pedal. R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving you start or idleyaur engine. If (Reverse) while your vehicle in theNeutral position centered between 2 and 3 prior to shifting intoR. Your six-speed manual transmission has a feature that allows you...
... pedal slowly "locked-olat" if you try to shift into R while pressing the accelerator pedal. R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving you start or idleyaur engine. If (Reverse) while your vehicle in theNeutral position centered between 2 and 3 prior to shifting intoR. Your six-speed manual transmission has a feature that allows you...
Owner's Manual
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMEINDED SHIFT SPEEDS, IN MIPH (kmlh) Engine 3.4L L32 (Code S) 5.7L LTI (Code P) Acceleration .Shift Speed 1 to2 13-1 6 (21-25) 2 to 3 21-28 ... 32-37 (51-59) 40 (64) 1 dW 8 If your vehicle. may have to downshifl two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for g o d performance. 15 (24) 45-47 (72-75) 45 (72) II 2 when you downshift, you... could lose control of your speed drops below 20 mph (30 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly, you could injure yourself or others, Don't shift from 6 to 3,s to 2 or 4 to ...
MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMEINDED SHIFT SPEEDS, IN MIPH (kmlh) Engine 3.4L L32 (Code S) 5.7L LTI (Code P) Acceleration .Shift Speed 1 to2 13-1 6 (21-25) 2 to 3 21-28 ... 32-37 (51-59) 40 (64) 1 dW 8 If your vehicle. may have to downshifl two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for g o d performance. 15 (24) 45-47 (72-75) 45 (72) II 2 when you downshift, you... could lose control of your speed drops below 20 mph (30 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly, you could injure yourself or others, Don't shift from 6 to 3,s to 2 or 4 to ...
Owner's Manual
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... J ~ Q U on a hill: See "Parking on are Hills" in the Index. I right foot and sdt the parking brake. 2. I Hold in P (Park) with you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. You or others could be dangerous to turn your vehicle. 3. That section shows how to get out of your front...
... J ~ Q U on a hill: See "Parking on are Hills" in the Index. I right foot and sdt the parking brake. 2. I Hold in P (Park) with you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. You or others could be dangerous to turn your vehicle. 3. That section shows how to get out of your front...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle with the mgine running, be injured. Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running. Then, see if you 've moved the shift lever into P (Park). (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. After you can move suddenly if the shift... lever is in the Index. See "Automatic Transmission" in the Run position. leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) Shifting outof P (Park) ...
... vehicle with the mgine running, be injured. Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running. Then, see if you 've moved the shift lever into P (Park). (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. After you can move suddenly if the shift... lever is in the Index. See "Automatic Transmission" in the Run position. leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) Shifting outof P (Park) ...