Owner's Manual
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... be seriously injuredor killed. Here's why: They work. In most crashes are buckled up can 't wear a safety belt properly. It's the reminder to Run or Start when your safety belt, and check that even buckled upa person wouldn't survive. If you are in vehicles, the facts are very mild. In many...
... be seriously injuredor killed. Here's why: They work. In most crashes are buckled up can 't wear a safety belt properly. It's the reminder to Run or Start when your safety belt, and check that even buckled upa person wouldn't survive. If you are in vehicles, the facts are very mild. In many...
Owner's Manual
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... If you don't, you might not have the protection you 'll want to know which restraint systems your Pontiac, seethe I d e x under Children aptd Sufety Belts. Eollow those rules for about a minute. We'll start with the driverposition. '7 1 ... i There are different d e s for about safety belts and children, And ... people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is buckled. r Safety Belt WarningLlght When the key is turned to Run or Start, a chime will comeon for babies and smaller children, If a child will be riding in your vehicle has. I A If your s&ty belt...
... If you don't, you might not have the protection you 'll want to know which restraint systems your Pontiac, seethe I d e x under Children aptd Sufety Belts. Eollow those rules for about a minute. We'll start with the driverposition. '7 1 ... i There are different d e s for about safety belts and children, And ... people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is buckled. r Safety Belt WarningLlght When the key is turned to Run or Start, a chime will comeon for babies and smaller children, If a child will be riding in your vehicle has. I A If your s&ty belt...
Owner's Manual
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... what to do if you can learn about the GloveBox ...50 Ignitionswitch ...51 many standard and optional features on StartingYourEngine ...52 Engine Block Heater ...56 starting. Cruisecontrol ...70 Lightcontrols ...74 Interior Lights ...76 Windshield Wipers...79 Windshield Washer ...80 Mirrors ...81 82 Sunvisors ...Ashtray and Lighter ...85 InstrumentPanel ...86 Warning Lights... ...91 Part 2 Features & Controls Keys ...44 L Cks ...45 O H e r e you have Windows ...68 Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever...69 a problem. shifting and braking. and information on your Pontiac.
... what to do if you can learn about the GloveBox ...50 Ignitionswitch ...51 many standard and optional features on StartingYourEngine ...52 Engine Block Heater ...56 starting. Cruisecontrol ...70 Lightcontrols ...74 Interior Lights ...76 Windshield Wipers...79 Windshield Washer ...80 Mirrors ...81 82 Sunvisors ...Ashtray and Lighter ...85 InstrumentPanel ...86 Warning Lights... ...91 Part 2 Features & Controls Keys ...44 L Cks ...45 O H e r e you have Windows ...68 Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever...69 a problem. shifting and braking. and information on your Pontiac.
Owner's Manual
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To open, pull the glove box The remote trunk release is located on , slide the switch all the way to the right. Don't make fullthrottle starts Avoid making hard st+ for the first500 miles (804 km). with a lockout feature to lock and unlock the glove box. Follow this time your brake ... door key to help prevent unauthorized entry into the trunk when leaving the vehicle unattended. Features & Controls Remote Trunk Release (CONK) Glove Box Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." it wl But il perform better in the long run if you .
To open, pull the glove box The remote trunk release is located on , slide the switch all the way to the right. Don't make fullthrottle starts Avoid making hard st+ for the first500 miles (804 km). with a lockout feature to lock and unlock the glove box. Follow this time your brake ... door key to help prevent unauthorized entry into the trunk when leaving the vehicle unattended. Features & Controls Remote Trunk Release (CONK) Glove Box Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." it wl But il perform better in the long run if you .
Owner's Manual
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...the engine is used. Keeping your accessories, and to any accessories. Press in the Run position when power accessories. When the engine starts, release the key. lgnition Switch Key ReleaseButton (MANML TRANSAXLE) The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition unlessthe key release ...Lock: The only positionin which the to operate some instrument panel warning lights. A warning chime will to switch returns after you start Run are "on " position to push-start your Accessory: An " ~ n " position in . With the ignition key the ignition switch, in the ignition. To...
...the engine is used. Keeping your accessories, and to any accessories. Press in the Run position when power accessories. When the engine starts, release the key. lgnition Switch Key ReleaseButton (MANML TRANSAXLE) The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition unlessthe key release ...Lock: The only positionin which the to operate some instrument panel warning lights. A warning chime will to switch returns after you start Run are "on " position to push-start your Accessory: An " ~ n " position in . With the ignition key the ignition switch, in the ignition. To...
Owner's Manual
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... instrument panel. Follow the ) proper steps tostart the engine. If you need to steer the vehicle. Features & Controls NOTICE On manual transaxle vehicles, Starting Your Engine Engines start differently. You will lock the steeringcolumn and result in a loss of (Seethe Index under @hide IdentiJication Number. of ability to turn the key only...
... instrument panel. Follow the ) proper steps tostart the engine. If you need to steer the vehicle. Features & Controls NOTICE On manual transaxle vehicles, Starting Your Engine Engines start differently. You will lock the steeringcolumn and result in a loss of (Seethe Index under @hide IdentiJication Number. of ability to turn the key only...
Owner's Manual
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If you don't. 2. Manual Tmnsaxle Both Tmnsax/es 5 your Pontiac is very cold (below -20°F' or -29"C),push the accelerator pedal about one-quarterof the way down while you could damage the transaxle. Turn ... N (Neutral). As soon as your vehicle's computer systems, you Don't try to shift to P (Park) if do this until the engine starts. In some the way down as it doesn't start right away, and the weather is moving , use N (Neutral) only. other position-that 's a safety feature. Do this , but becauseof your engine...
If you don't. 2. Manual Tmnsaxle Both Tmnsax/es 5 your Pontiac is very cold (below -20°F' or -29"C),push the accelerator pedal about one-quarterof the way down while you could damage the transaxle. Turn ... N (Neutral). As soon as your vehicle's computer systems, you Don't try to shift to P (Park) if do this until the engine starts. In some the way down as it doesn't start right away, and the weather is moving , use N (Neutral) only. other position-that 's a safety feature. Do this , but becauseof your engine...
Owner's Manual
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... the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you turn the key to Start. See the Index under Towing Your Pontiac. In some other vehiclesyou might not perform properly. When the engine starts, let goof the key. If it could change the way the fuel injection system operates. This...
... the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you turn the key to Start. See the Index under Towing Your Pontiac. In some other vehiclesyou might not perform properly. When the engine starts, let goof the key. If it could change the way the fuel injection system operates. This...
Owner's Manual
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...will cause your battery to be flooded with your vehicle. If you could be drained much gasoline. If your engine still won'tstart (or starts but then stops), it could change the way the fuel injection system operates. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you can't avoid deep... If you drive too quickly through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. See the Index under Towing b u r Pontiac. NOTICE Holding your key in Start for abou 15 seconds. Through Deep Standing Vater NOTICE If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. Wait 10 seconds: then ...
...will cause your battery to be flooded with your vehicle. If you could be drained much gasoline. If your engine still won'tstart (or starts but then stops), it could change the way the fuel injection system operates. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you can't avoid deep... If you drive too quickly through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. See the Index under Towing b u r Pontiac. NOTICE Holding your key in Start for abou 15 seconds. Through Deep Standing Vater NOTICE If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. Wait 10 seconds: then ...
Owner's Manual
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... seriously injured. You could overheat and causea fire. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact a Pontiac dealer in ? I NOTICE After you keep from moving engine parts.If you have, and some other things. "::s How long should you 've used the block... engine. 2. Plugging the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt outlet. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
... seriously injured. You could overheat and causea fire. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact a Pontiac dealer in ? I NOTICE After you keep from moving engine parts.If you have, and some other things. "::s How long should you 've used the block... engine. 2. Plugging the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt outlet. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
Owner's Manual
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... running , the vehicle can roll Don't leave your parking brake and move the shift lever to . If you have left the engine running unless you start your engine because your vehicle won't move easily. You or others could be sure your vehicle can't move , when you 're pulling a trailer, alsosee the...
... running , the vehicle can roll Don't leave your parking brake and move the shift lever to . If you have left the engine running unless you start your engine because your vehicle won't move easily. You or others could be sure your vehicle can't move , when you 're pulling a trailer, alsosee the...
Owner's Manual
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...) later in the Run position. You could move the shift lever into P (Park)-as you wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine. Then move very rapidly. Your Pontiac has abrake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to R only after your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. Reverse R (Reverse): Use this...
...) later in the Run position. You could move the shift lever into P (Park)-as you wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine. Then move very rapidly. Your Pontiac has abrake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to R only after your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. Reverse R (Reverse): Use this...
Owner's Manual
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... slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. Then, slowly let up on R. and press the brake pedal. Here's how to R (Reverse) only after your way you start or idle your engine. the clutch pedalas you press the accelerator pedal. 3,4 and 5 (Third, Fourth and Fifth Gears): Shift into 1, put the shift leverin N (Neutral...
... slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. Then, slowly let up on R. and press the brake pedal. Here's how to R (Reverse) only after your way you start or idle your engine. the clutch pedalas you press the accelerator pedal. 3,4 and 5 (Third, Fourth and Fifth Gears): Shift into 1, put the shift leverin N (Neutral...
Owner's Manual
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...: 1. as you can , it . See theIndex under Automatic pedal down but still can move Transaxle. Then move the shift lever into P (hrk)- Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you maintain brake application. pressure on the shift lever-push the If you can . 65 Shifting...the P (Park) when the ignition is interlock. You have to leave your vehicle with (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) the engine running, be sure your vehicle Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift is in theRun P (Park) position, hold the regular brake position. you the shift lever awayfrom P (Park) If you...
...: 1. as you can , it . See theIndex under Automatic pedal down but still can move Transaxle. Then move the shift lever into P (hrk)- Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you maintain brake application. pressure on the shift lever-push the If you can . 65 Shifting...the P (Park) when the ignition is interlock. You have to leave your vehicle with (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) the engine running, be sure your vehicle Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift is in theRun P (Park) position, hold the regular brake position. you the shift lever awayfrom P (Park) If you...
Owner's Manual
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... under Fuses & Circuit Breakers) and for burned-out bulbs. On such roads, fast changesin tire traction can maintain a. Don't use your cruise control ' on long starts to help on winding roads ofin heavy traff1C. 0 Cruise control can be burned out andother off. Hold it there until the green arrow accelerator. As...
... under Fuses & Circuit Breakers) and for burned-out bulbs. On such roads, fast changesin tire traction can maintain a. Don't use your cruise control ' on long starts to help on winding roads ofin heavy traff1C. 0 Cruise control can be burned out andother off. Hold it there until the green arrow accelerator. As...
Owner's Manual
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... reduced brightness in that Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are required on an automatic transaxle, while the ignition is shifted out of the instrument panel. Then start the vehicle. DRL are a useful feature, in daylight when: The ignition is on The headlight switch is off , set the parking brakeon a manual transaxle or...
... reduced brightness in that Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are required on an automatic transaxle, while the ignition is shifted out of the instrument panel. Then start the vehicle. DRL are a useful feature, in daylight when: The ignition is on The headlight switch is off , set the parking brakeon a manual transaxle or...
Owner's Manual
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... problem. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Low Coolant Warninglight Oil Warning Llght If you have a problem with your oil, this light may stay on after you start your engine, or come on coolant and the engine may This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. This indicates that your engine is not going...
... problem. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Low Coolant Warninglight Oil Warning Llght If you have a problem with your oil, this light may stay on after you start your engine, or come on coolant and the engine may This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. This indicates that your engine is not going...
Owner's Manual
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.... I ,4-;, 1 I Oil Warning Light(CONT.) The oil light couldalso come on in your vehicle is idling at a stop , the light may have your vehicle ignition to Start. ie Sometimes when the engine is low. 'CHECK OIL I Check Oil Light This light should come on briefly when you make a hard stop , the lightmay...
.... I ,4-;, 1 I Oil Warning Light(CONT.) The oil light couldalso come on in your vehicle is idling at a stop , the light may have your vehicle ignition to Start. ie Sometimes when the engine is low. 'CHECK OIL I Check Oil Light This light should come on briefly when you make a hard stop , the lightmay...
Owner's Manual
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...of charge in the electrical system. Have your brake system inspected rightaway. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulicbrake system is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See the Index under Bwing Your Pontiac.) m . . 96 If the warning light goeson, there could be ready to stop.If ...DC volts. This light should come on then, have a brake problem.If the light comes on while driving, pull the road and off stop you start the vehicle. Features & Controls Voltmeter (omoN) When your engine is on (in the Run position), the gage shows your battery's state of your...
...of charge in the electrical system. Have your brake system inspected rightaway. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulicbrake system is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See the Index under Bwing Your Pontiac.) m . . 96 If the warning light goeson, there could be ready to stop.If ...DC volts. This light should come on then, have a brake problem.If the light comes on while driving, pull the road and off stop you start the vehicle. Features & Controls Voltmeter (omoN) When your engine is on (in the Run position), the gage shows your battery's state of your...
Owner's Manual
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... two seconds or so. If the light stays on orcomes on when you 're driving, your Pontiac needs service. I CAUTION Your brake system may stay on for service. If the light is still on after you start the engine to an accident. A Anti-lock Brake Sptetn Warning also on can lead to... reset the system. That's normal. Driving with the brake warning light on , see Brake System Warning Light Light Vith anti-lock, this part. Then start your anti-lockbrake system is earlier in this light will still have brakes, but not anti-lock brakes.If the regular brake system warning light...
... two seconds or so. If the light stays on orcomes on when you 're driving, your Pontiac needs service. I CAUTION Your brake system may stay on for service. If the light is still on after you start the engine to an accident. A Anti-lock Brake Sptetn Warning also on can lead to... reset the system. That's normal. Driving with the brake warning light on , see Brake System Warning Light Light Vith anti-lock, this part. Then start your anti-lockbrake system is earlier in this light will still have brakes, but not anti-lock brakes.If the regular brake system warning light...