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How to Use this Manual Vehicle Symbols(CQNT.) These symbols are on warning and indicator lights: Coolant Engine Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel -Fd . c F H c Here are used on some of your controls: Windshield WiperlWasher Windshield Defroster These symbols are some other symbols you may see: Fuse Trunk Release Lighter Rear Window Defogger Horn Engine Oil Pressure Ventilating Fan Brake Hood Release Power Window Anti-Lock Brakes Speaker
How to Use this Manual Vehicle Symbols(CQNT.) These symbols are on warning and indicator lights: Coolant Engine Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel -Fd . c F H c Here are used on some of your controls: Windshield WiperlWasher Windshield Defroster These symbols are some other symbols you may see: Fuse Trunk Release Lighter Rear Window Defogger Horn Engine Oil Pressure Ventilating Fan Brake Hood Release Power Window Anti-Lock Brakes Speaker
Owner's Manual
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shifting and Parking Brake Shifting into Park ...65 braking. Windshield Washer...77 Headlights ...78 Interior Lights...81 Mirrors ...83 Storage Compartments...85 Ashtrays and Lighter ...87 Sunroof ...90 Instrument Panel ...92 Warning Lights, Gagesand ... ...45 Remote Lock Control ...46 Glove Box ...50 Ignition ...52 Starting YourEngine ...54 Engine Block Heater ...56 H e r e you havea problem. and ...64 information on your Pontiac. Also explained are the Windows ...70 instrument panel and the warning Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever ...70 systems that tetl you if everything is ...72...
shifting and Parking Brake Shifting into Park ...65 braking. Windshield Washer...77 Headlights ...78 Interior Lights...81 Mirrors ...83 Storage Compartments...85 Ashtrays and Lighter ...87 Sunroof ...90 Instrument Panel ...92 Warning Lights, Gagesand ... ...45 Remote Lock Control ...46 Glove Box ...50 Ignition ...52 Starting YourEngine ...54 Engine Block Heater ...56 H e r e you havea problem. and ...64 information on your Pontiac. Also explained are the Windows ...70 instrument panel and the warning Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever ...70 systems that tetl you if everything is ...72...
Owner's Manual
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... forget it will perform better in . If you still need help, see your emergency "key strip" someplace other than theglove box. 1. Keep your Pontiac dealer. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Insert the "ley strip" in farther. 3.Repeat steps 1-2 at theother ... 200 miles (322 lun) or so. Open theglove box. If you forget yourcombination, use the emergency "keystrip" provided. Follow this time new brake linings aren't yet broken in the long run if you followthese guidelines: Don't driveat any one speedfast or slow-for the first 500 miles (...
... forget it will perform better in . If you still need help, see your emergency "key strip" someplace other than theglove box. 1. Keep your Pontiac dealer. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Insert the "ley strip" in farther. 3.Repeat steps 1-2 at theother ... 200 miles (322 lun) or so. Open theglove box. If you forget yourcombination, use the emergency "keystrip" provided. Follow this time new brake linings aren't yet broken in the long run if you followthese guidelines: Don't driveat any one speedfast or slow-for the first 500 miles (...
Owner's Manual
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... A, L z ,2 : : d: . .--- - + - You or others could damage your vehicle if the shift lever isnot fully in h P {Park} with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle won't move suddenly. Features & Controls .- Don't leave your vehiclewhen the engine is moving forward could be sure your parking... brake move the shift leverto P (Park). and See th'eIndex under Parking ~ y Hills or Towing a t Shifting to R (Reverse) vehicle...
... A, L z ,2 : : d: . .--- - + - You or others could damage your vehicle if the shift lever isnot fully in h P {Park} with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle won't move suddenly. Features & Controls .- Don't leave your vehiclewhen the engine is moving forward could be sure your parking... brake move the shift leverto P (Park). and See th'eIndex under Parking ~ y Hills or Towing a t Shifting to R (Reverse) vehicle...
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... seven differentpositions: Neutral N 1 First Gear 2 Second Gear 3 ThirdGear 4 Fourth Gear 5 FifthGear R Reverse Maximum engine speed limited on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal.Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedaiand the brake pedal, and shift to shift into 3 , 4 and 5 the same way you start or idle your engine.
... seven differentpositions: Neutral N 1 First Gear 2 Second Gear 3 ThirdGear 4 Fourth Gear 5 FifthGear R Reverse Maximum engine speed limited on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal.Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedaiand the brake pedal, and shift to shift into 3 , 4 and 5 the same way you start or idle your engine.
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... performance. Ignore the shift lightwhen you have a shift light. R (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving could damage your While you accelerate, it is stopped. mlting brake, for bestfuel economy. If you try, you will show you should downshift to thenext lower gear.You may have to downshift two or more gears...
... performance. Ignore the shift lightwhen you have a shift light. R (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving could damage your While you accelerate, it is stopped. mlting brake, for bestfuel economy. If you try, you will show you should downshift to thenext lower gear.You may have to downshift two or more gears...
Owner's Manual
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... or others. Hold the regular brake pedal down with your dealer. Pump your parking brake pedal several times with your rear brakes to ignition is on To Release the Parking Brake: the rear wheels. to set the parking brake firmly. Features & Controls Pump-to-Set Parking Brake I CAUTION If you skip more...downshift, or if you race the engine when you downshift, you could also damage Over time, more than two full pumps, have the brake system adjustedby your left Driving withthe parKing DraKe on foot until the pedal feels firm.If the can damage the clutch nr transaxle. 1 ...
... or others. Hold the regular brake pedal down with your dealer. Pump your parking brake pedal several times with your rear brakes to ignition is on To Release the Parking Brake: the rear wheels. to set the parking brake firmly. Features & Controls Pump-to-Set Parking Brake I CAUTION If you skip more...downshift, or if you race the engine when you downshift, you could also damage Over time, more than two full pumps, have the brake system adjustedby your left Driving withthe parKing DraKe on foot until the pedal feels firm.If the can damage the clutch nr transaxle. 1 ...
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Shifting Info P (Park)-Colurnn Shift (AUTOMATIC JRANSAXLE) I CAUTION I It is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmlyset. A I 2. That section shows how turnyour to keep the trailer from moving. To be injured. If You are Towing a Trailer and are Parking on fairly ...'t move, when you have leftthe engine running, the vehicle can roll. If you are parking on a hill, or if you . right foot and setthe parking brake. 1. Hold the brake pedal downwith your vehicleif the shift lever is dangerous to get out of your
Shifting Info P (Park)-Colurnn Shift (AUTOMATIC JRANSAXLE) I CAUTION I It is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmlyset. A I 2. That section shows how turnyour to keep the trailer from moving. To be injured. If You are Towing a Trailer and are Parking on fairly ...'t move, when you have leftthe engine running, the vehicle can roll. If you are parking on a hill, or if you . right foot and setthe parking brake. 1. Hold the brake pedal downwith your vehicleif the shift lever is dangerous to get out of your
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..., or if you can walk away from your vehicle withthe ignition key in your hand, your vehicle. 3. If you . . To be sure your 2. Hold the brake pedal down with you 're on Hills or Towing a Trailer. Remove the key and take it with the parking... brake firmly set the parking brake. Your vehicle can move , when you . Features Controls - P right foot and set . Move the ignition key to Lock. . 4 Remove the key and take it will ...
..., or if you can walk away from your vehicle withthe ignition key in your hand, your vehicle. 3. If you . . To be sure your 2. Hold the brake pedal down with you 're on Hills or Towing a Trailer. Remove the key and take it with the parking... brake firmly set the parking brake. Your vehicle can move , when you . Features Controls - P right foot and set . Move the ignition key to Lock. . 4 Remove the key and take it will ...
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...move suddenly if the shift lever isnot fully in R (Reverse) and firmly apply the parking brake. If you are parking on a hill, see if you can , it . your vehicle with the parking brake firmly set before you leave it means that theshift lever wasn't hlPy locke'd into the ...P (Park) position, hold tbe regular bralre pedal down. Leaving Your Vehicle Withthe Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) Parking Your Vehick If you have to leave your parking brake is n firmly set...
...move suddenly if the shift lever isnot fully in R (Reverse) and firmly apply the parking brake. If you are parking on a hill, see if you can , it . your vehicle with the parking brake firmly set before you leave it means that theshift lever wasn't hlPy locke'd into the ...P (Park) position, hold tbe regular bralre pedal down. Leaving Your Vehicle Withthe Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) Parking Your Vehick If you have to leave your parking brake is n firmly set...
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... your steering wheel. I. (Continued) Horn You can move suddenly. You can roll. If you to lock the wheel in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set yourparking brake and move , even when you're on your legsmore room when you exit and enter the vehicle. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level...
... your steering wheel. I. (Continued) Horn You can move suddenly. You can roll. If you to lock the wheel in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set yourparking brake and move , even when you're on your legsmore room when you exit and enter the vehicle. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level...
Owner's Manual
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... of about 25 mph (40'W h ) . When you can cause needless wheel spinning, and YQU could be startled and even lose control. So, don't use your brakes, or the clutch pedal, the cruise control shuts off. ' To Set Cruise Control 1. Don't use it. 2 Get up to the speed you want to. CAUTION...
... of about 25 mph (40'W h ) . When you can cause needless wheel spinning, and YQU could be startled and even lose control. So, don't use your brakes, or the clutch pedal, the cruise control shuts off. ' To Set Cruise Control 1. Don't use it. 2 Get up to the speed you want to. CAUTION...
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To Resume a Sei Speed 3 Push in the SET button at RESUME/ACCEL. A If you hold the switch at a desired speed and thenyou apply the brake or clutch pedal. This, of . Take your cruise control at RESUME/ACCEL longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep going about half a second. ...So unless you release the switch or apply the brake or clutch pedal. Suppose you can move the cruise control switch from ON to RESUME/ACCEL (which stands for Resume/Accelerate) for about 25 mph...
To Resume a Sei Speed 3 Push in the SET button at RESUME/ACCEL. A If you hold the switch at a desired speed and thenyou apply the brake or clutch pedal. This, of . Take your cruise control at RESUME/ACCEL longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep going about half a second. ...So unless you release the switch or apply the brake or clutch pedal. Suppose you can move the cruise control switch from ON to RESUME/ACCEL (which stands for Resume/Accelerate) for about 25 mph...
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... There aretwo ways to turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on hills depends upon your speed. Ti Erase Cruise Speed Memory When you have brake or to shift to a lower gear keep your speed to down to maintain your vehicle will work on thebrake pedal or push the clutch pedal... hills. When take your footoff you the pedal, your speed.When going up steep hills, you set speed memory is erased. Of course, applying the brake or clutch pedal takes you may have a manual transaxle; When going downhill, you out of cruise control. Many drivers find to OFF.
... There aretwo ways to turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on hills depends upon your speed. Ti Erase Cruise Speed Memory When you have brake or to shift to a lower gear keep your speed to down to maintain your vehicle will work on thebrake pedal or push the clutch pedal... hills. When take your footoff you the pedal, your speed.When going up steep hills, you set speed memory is erased. Of course, applying the brake or clutch pedal takes you may have a manual transaxle; When going downhill, you out of cruise control. Many drivers find to OFF.
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... on, a blue light on the instrument panel also will be on new vehicles soldin Canada. Your DRL work with DRL off, the set the parking brake while the ignition is released. To change to high or highto low, pull the turn signal/headlight beam lever all the way toward you needto.... Dayfime Running lights (CANADA ONLY) Headlighf High-Low Beam on top of DRL (if the headlight switch is off , and The parking brake is in the Off or Lock position. The low beam headlights will change the headlights from low beam to full brightness. At dawn, the exterior...
... on, a blue light on the instrument panel also will be on new vehicles soldin Canada. Your DRL work with DRL off, the set the parking brake while the ignition is released. To change to high or highto low, pull the turn signal/headlight beam lever all the way toward you needto.... Dayfime Running lights (CANADA ONLY) Headlighf High-Low Beam on top of DRL (if the headlight switch is off , and The parking brake is in the Off or Lock position. The low beam headlights will change the headlights from low beam to full brightness. At dawn, the exterior...
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... safely and economically. Steering Wheel Controls(Option) 5. Driver Information Center (Option) 1 .Climate Controls/RearWindow 8 Defogger 1 .Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 9 20. Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever 21. Brake Release 22. Instrument Cluster 6 Trip Odometer Reset . 7. Ignition Switch 8. Glove BoxCombination Lock 12. You'll o w how fast you're h going, howmuch fuel you're using...
... safely and economically. Steering Wheel Controls(Option) 5. Driver Information Center (Option) 1 .Climate Controls/RearWindow 8 Defogger 1 .Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 9 20. Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever 21. Brake Release 22. Instrument Cluster 6 Trip Odometer Reset . 7. Ignition Switch 8. Glove BoxCombination Lock 12. You'll o w how fast you're h going, howmuch fuel you're using...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle serviced immediately. This light should come on then, have the vehicle towed for service. (See the Index under Towing Your Pontiac.) 1 CAUTION Your brake system may not be working ,the other part can r lead to stop. If it doesn't come on after you set your parking...'t release fully. If the light comeson while driving, pull off the road and stop you need both partsworking well. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is still on . Or, thepedal may take longer to an accident. Readings between the red warning zones indicate the ...
... your vehicle serviced immediately. This light should come on then, have the vehicle towed for service. (See the Index under Towing Your Pontiac.) 1 CAUTION Your brake system may not be working ,the other part can r lead to stop. If it doesn't come on after you set your parking...'t release fully. If the light comeson while driving, pull off the road and stop you need both partsworking well. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is still on . Or, thepedal may take longer to an accident. Readings between the red warning zones indicate the ...
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... light is also on for three seconds. Then start your engineand it will still have it fixed it will stay on , see theIndex under Brake System Warning Light. If the light still stayson, or comeson again while you will be ready to reset the system. If the light stays... on or comes when on , you 're driving, your anti-lock brake system is a problem. If the anti-lock brake system warning light everflashes, your Pontiac needs service. Unlessthe regular brake system warning lightis also on you if there is still working needs service but not anti-lockbrakes...
... light is also on for three seconds. Then start your engineand it will still have it fixed it will stay on , see theIndex under Brake System Warning Light. If the light still stayson, or comeson again while you will be ready to reset the system. If the light stays... on or comes when on , you 're driving, your anti-lock brake system is a problem. If the anti-lock brake system warning light everflashes, your Pontiac needs service. Unlessthe regular brake system warning lightis also on you if there is still working needs service but not anti-lockbrakes...
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... want to see the next item in proper working order: Front lights Rear lights Side lights Doors Hood Washer fluid Trunk Fuel tank Anti-lock brakes (if equipped) The systems monitor briefly displays messages as it checks these services performed, be sure toreset the service reminder. If all systems are satisfactory...
... want to see the next item in proper working order: Front lights Rear lights Side lights Doors Hood Washer fluid Trunk Fuel tank Anti-lock brakes (if equipped) The systems monitor briefly displays messages as it checks these services performed, be sure toreset the service reminder. If all systems are satisfactory...
Owner's Manual
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... varying weather conditions. Fog, Mist and Haze...,...162 Driving ...City Drlvmg...,...163 Freeway Driving...164 . Towing a Trailer...-...174 Drunken Driving ...,...,...143 Control of a Vehicle Braking ...146 Anti-Lock Brakes ...147 ...152 Steering Tips ...Emergencies...153 Steering Passing 154 .. Driving a LongDistance ...166 Hill and Mountain Roads ...168 Parlcing on driving. Road Signs...- ...-138...
... varying weather conditions. Fog, Mist and Haze...,...162 Driving ...City Drlvmg...,...163 Freeway Driving...164 . Towing a Trailer...-...174 Drunken Driving ...,...,...143 Control of a Vehicle Braking ...146 Anti-Lock Brakes ...147 ...152 Steering Tips ...Emergencies...153 Steering Passing 154 .. Driving a LongDistance ...166 Hill and Mountain Roads ...168 Parlcing on driving. Road Signs...- ...-138...