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Vehicle Symbols These are used on your to lights: A Fasten Safety Belts Master Lighting Switch Turn Signal Direction Q 0 Door LocklUnlock Hazard Warning Flashers Headlight HighBeam Parking Lights Fog Lights For example, these symbols are some the symbols youwill of find on an original battery: Caution Possible Injury Protect Eyes by Shielding Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns Avoid Sparks or Flames Spark a Flame Could Explode Battery These symbolsare important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have do with your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbols These are used on your to lights: A Fasten Safety Belts Master Lighting Switch Turn Signal Direction Q 0 Door LocklUnlock Hazard Warning Flashers Headlight HighBeam Parking Lights Fog Lights For example, these symbols are some the symbols youwill of find on an original battery: Caution Possible Injury Protect Eyes by Shielding Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns Avoid Sparks or Flames Spark a Flame Could Explode Battery These symbolsare important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have do with your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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...'s one time the seatback may not fold without some things should not do with safety belts. Seats Restraint Systems Easy-Entry Seat (2-DOOR MODELS) Front Seatback Latches (2-DOOR MODELS) In 2-door Pontiacs,the front seatback folds forwardto let people get out, again tilt the seatback fully forward. That's if your vehicle makes it will...
...'s one time the seatback may not fold without some things should not do with safety belts. Seats Restraint Systems Easy-Entry Seat (2-DOOR MODELS) Front Seatback Latches (2-DOOR MODELS) In 2-door Pontiacs,the front seatback folds forwardto let people get out, again tilt the seatback fully forward. That's if your vehicle makes it will...
Owner's Manual
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... e r ' s Manual Safety Belt Supplement.It comes with the driver position. 'vehicles First In Sold Ci2nada Was your Pontiac first sold Canada. in Canada? (If it was, a sticker on the driver's door will say "conforms all to applicable Canada motor vehicle..." etc.) If so, then therest of Part 1does not apply... to use your vehicle has. We'll start with every new Pontiac first sold , when new, in Driver Position rhis section...
... e r ' s Manual Safety Belt Supplement.It comes with the driver position. 'vehicles First In Sold Ci2nada Was your Pontiac first sold Canada. in Canada? (If it was, a sticker on the driver's door will say "conforms all to applicable Canada motor vehicle..." etc.) If so, then therest of Part 1does not apply... to use your vehicle has. We'll start with every new Pontiac first sold , when new, in Driver Position rhis section...
Owner's Manual
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... belt from fully opening a could cause serious or even fatal njuries. Then close and lock the door. If you slidunder it , then your abdomen. It's possible that doesn't fix it , the belt would apply forceat your Pontiac needs service. However, you may need to lake belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks... the strong pelvic bones. Just get out. The shoulder belt should be less likely slide under to ;he hips as possible. That canhappen if the door was slammed shut very hard. The lap belt should go lver the shoulder and across the chest.
... belt from fully opening a could cause serious or even fatal njuries. Then close and lock the door. If you slidunder it , then your abdomen. It's possible that doesn't fix it , the belt would apply forceat your Pontiac needs service. However, you may need to lake belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks... the strong pelvic bones. Just get out. The shoulder belt should be less likely slide under to ;he hips as possible. That canhappen if the door was slammed shut very hard. The lap belt should go lver the shoulder and across the chest.
Owner's Manual
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To reattach the automatic belt: 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to make sure itis secure. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. A: The shoulder belt too loose. It is won't give nearlyas much protection this ? Don't let it clicks. Q: What's wrong with this way. 20 belt across you can sit up straight. 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the . Pullup on thelatch plate to see how, see Seats in the Index) so you . Seats & Restraint Systems To unbuclde the automatic belt, just push the buttonon the buclde.
To reattach the automatic belt: 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to make sure itis secure. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. A: The shoulder belt too loose. It is won't give nearlyas much protection this ? Don't let it clicks. Q: What's wrong with this way. 20 belt across you can sit up straight. 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the . Pullup on thelatch plate to see how, see Seats in the Index) so you . Seats & Restraint Systems To unbuclde the automatic belt, just push the buttonon the buclde.
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It will stayon the door, ready to be rebuclded for use adults or older by pushing the button on the buckle. into the vehicle's safety belt buckle. Snap one hook of the infant/child seat attaching belt near the floor at the door side of the seat. 3 Put the belt's special latch plate . Seats & Restraint Systems Once the special hardwareis installed, please followthe instructions with it and these steps: 1, Unbuckle the automatic lap-shoulder belt by children. 2.
It will stayon the door, ready to be rebuclded for use adults or older by pushing the button on the buckle. into the vehicle's safety belt buckle. Snap one hook of the infant/child seat attaching belt near the floor at the door side of the seat. 3 Put the belt's special latch plate . Seats & Restraint Systems Once the special hardwareis installed, please followthe instructions with it and these steps: 1, Unbuckle the automatic lap-shoulder belt by children. 2.
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... automatic belt again, oncethe child restraint is removed. Seats & Restraint Systems 2. Children who are restrained in a crash. Push the spring on the hook near the door and remove the special belt.
... automatic belt again, oncethe child restraint is removed. Seats & Restraint Systems 2. Children who are restrained in a crash. Push the spring on the hook near the door and remove the special belt.
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... have new ones made to get in a safe place. So be able have extra keys. NQTICE: Your Pontiac has a number new of getting into your keys inside. The door keys are for the doors and all Ither locks. Each plug has a code it that can help prevent theft. Features & Controls ..... .:.: Kqs rhe ignition keys are for the ignition Xlly. When a new Pontiac is delivered, the dealer removesthe plugs from the ...
... have new ones made to get in a safe place. So be able have extra keys. NQTICE: Your Pontiac has a number new of getting into your keys inside. The door keys are for the doors and all Ither locks. Each plug has a code it that can help prevent theft. Features & Controls ..... .:.: Kqs rhe ignition keys are for the ignition Xlly. When a new Pontiac is delivered, the dealer removesthe plugs from the ...
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DOWLocks There are several waysto lock and unlock your vehicle. T unlock the door, push the sliding o ever forward. 41 From the Inside: T lock the door, pull the sliding o ocldng lever backward. From the Outside: Use yourdoor ley.
DOWLocks There are several waysto lock and unlock your vehicle. T unlock the door, push the sliding o ever forward. 41 From the Inside: T lock the door, pull the sliding o ocldng lever backward. From the Outside: Use yourdoor ley.
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...person use the manual or power lock. It won't lock (or unlock) all of the doors-that door's lock. On 2-door models, push the switch down to lock yourdoors and up to theOFF position. When the door is the turned to unlock them. . . If you have an automatic transaxle, all of... the switch to theOFF position, you move your doors and turn on each rear door works only that 's a safety feature. If you have a manual transaxle, doors the will automatically unlock when key is closed again, wl lock it i l automatically when move your ...
...person use the manual or power lock. It won't lock (or unlock) all of the doors-that door's lock. On 2-door models, push the switch down to lock yourdoors and up to theOFF position. When the door is the turned to unlock them. . . If you have an automatic transaxle, all of... the switch to theOFF position, you move your doors and turn on each rear door works only that 's a safety feature. If you have a manual transaxle, doors the will automatically unlock when key is closed again, wl lock it i l automatically when move your ...
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insert the door key and turn it. These lights about four seconds to provide an illuminated exit. 43.1. Illuminated €ntry/€xif System When you are leavingthe ... 40 seconds, or when ignition the To unlock the trunkfrom the outside, is turned on . Leaving Your Vehicle If you liftthe handle of either front door, the lights inside your vehicle will Trunk Lock will stay for lessthan off two minutes,the lights inside your...
insert the door key and turn it. These lights about four seconds to provide an illuminated exit. 43.1. Illuminated €ntry/€xif System When you are leavingthe ... 40 seconds, or when ignition the To unlock the trunkfrom the outside, is turned on . Leaving Your Vehicle If you liftthe handle of either front door, the lights inside your vehicle will Trunk Lock will stay for lessthan off two minutes,the lights inside your...
Owner's Manual
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... haveto leave yourignition key? Glove Box If you . However, feature, if so equipped. be locked, andso will To open and the driver's door, you'll heara chime reminding you to steal. valuable in a lot wheresomeone will Always do it impossible to remove your key from your vehicle... so keep your vehicle, best to leave something And rememberto lock the doors. Then take the door keywith you have anautomatic transaxle, taking if you can Use the remote trunk release lockout make it . When you park your Pontiac open , pinch the handle. Vehicle theft is big business, especially in...
... haveto leave yourignition key? Glove Box If you . However, feature, if so equipped. be locked, andso will To open and the driver's door, you'll heara chime reminding you to steal. valuable in a lot wheresomeone will Always do it impossible to remove your key from your vehicle... so keep your vehicle, best to leave something And rememberto lock the doors. Then take the door keywith you have anautomatic transaxle, taking if you can Use the remote trunk release lockout make it . When you park your Pontiac open , pinch the handle. Vehicle theft is big business, especially in...
Owner's Manual
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...theignition switch, you can remove the key. The the switch stays in Run position when the the engine is in the ignition. NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in."But it toward you. Hard stops with new liningscan mean premature wear and earlier replacement. This locks your electrical... your new brake linings aren't yet broken in "guideline every time you can turn the top it will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition isoff and the key is running , you can operate your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. During this "breaking-in .
...theignition switch, you can remove the key. The the switch stays in Run position when the the engine is in the ignition. NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in."But it toward you. Hard stops with new liningscan mean premature wear and earlier replacement. This locks your electrical... your new brake linings aren't yet broken in "guideline every time you can turn the top it will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition isoff and the key is running , you can operate your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. During this "breaking-in .
Owner's Manual
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... control each of the windows when the ignition ison. m Windows On a vehicle with manual windows, use the window crankto open and close each rear passenger door has a control switch for its own window. Thedriver's windov can soundthe horn by tapping the switch forward. The driver's window switch has an Auto Down... way. To raise the window, pressand hold thc switch rearward. Power Windows (OPTION) With power windows, switches the on your steering wheel. In addition, in 4-door models, each window. When the a l switch is lowering briefly press the switch rearward, then release.
... control each of the windows when the ignition ison. m Windows On a vehicle with manual windows, use the window crankto open and close each rear passenger door has a control switch for its own window. Thedriver's windov can soundthe horn by tapping the switch forward. The driver's window switch has an Auto Down... way. To raise the window, pressand hold thc switch rearward. Power Windows (OPTION) With power windows, switches the on your steering wheel. In addition, in 4-door models, each window. When the a l switch is lowering briefly press the switch rearward, then release.
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...: Headlights Parking Lights e Side Marker Lights Taillights Instrument Panel Lights Pull the switch to prevent the doors from freezing shut the frontpanel aboveand behind in icy or snowy conditions 2. Headlight Doors (SE MODEL) b b Lights On Reminder If you open . not open 1. The effort neededto...You should left open when youturn on the headlights. The retractor knobs are If the headlight doors do open the driver's door while leaving the lights on,you will increase as the door opens. knob will heara warning chime. To close them yourself. automatically, youcan open . ...
...: Headlights Parking Lights e Side Marker Lights Taillights Instrument Panel Lights Pull the switch to prevent the doors from freezing shut the frontpanel aboveand behind in icy or snowy conditions 2. Headlight Doors (SE MODEL) b b Lights On Reminder If you open . not open 1. The effort neededto...You should left open when youturn on the headlights. The retractor knobs are If the headlight doors do open the driver's door while leaving the lights on,you will increase as the door opens. knob will heara warning chime. To close them yourself. automatically, youcan open . ...
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... you , so move the lever toward youto the night 4 convex mirror's surface is convex. I . , I . Adjust the driver sideoutside mirror with the control lever on thedriver's door.
... you , so move the lever toward youto the night 4 convex mirror's surface is convex. I . , I . Adjust the driver sideoutside mirror with the control lever on thedriver's door.
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To uncover the visor vanity mirrors, lift up the mirror covers. driver's door so that you just see the side of your vehiclewhen you can also swing them to adjusted with the control lever on the the side. Features & Controls I I Remote Control Mirror Sun Visors Visor Vanity Mirrors (LE COWERTIBLE AND SE MODELS) The driver sideoutside mirror should be To block out glare, you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. You can swing down the visors.
To uncover the visor vanity mirrors, lift up the mirror covers. driver's door so that you just see the side of your vehiclewhen you can also swing them to adjusted with the control lever on the the side. Features & Controls I I Remote Control Mirror Sun Visors Visor Vanity Mirrors (LE COWERTIBLE AND SE MODELS) The driver sideoutside mirror should be To block out glare, you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. You can swing down the visors.
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To Open: Pull the lift lever up thelid. Center Console Compartment (OPTION) Center Console Mini-Compartment Cup Holders DOOR MODELS) This compartment can be used to store small articles. To open, pull up the lid back. Cup holders have beenbuilt into the door trim of your vehicle,near the front of both thedriver and the passenger doors. and To Close: Push the lid downuntil it clicks.
To Open: Pull the lift lever up thelid. Center Console Compartment (OPTION) Center Console Mini-Compartment Cup Holders DOOR MODELS) This compartment can be used to store small articles. To open, pull up the lid back. Cup holders have beenbuilt into the door trim of your vehicle,near the front of both thedriver and the passenger doors. and To Close: Push the lid downuntil it clicks.
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... (rpm) NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in thered area, or engine damage mayoccur. . .j: ./. L v6 ENGINE) 37 vehicle needs a new odometer installed. door to zero. Tachometer ( . L v6 ENGINE) 37 The tachometer displays the engine . be on the driver's put the knob to total of it must be . L . , 3.7L...
... (rpm) NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in thered area, or engine damage mayoccur. . .j: ./. L v6 ENGINE) 37 vehicle needs a new odometer installed. door to zero. Tachometer ( . L v6 ENGINE) 37 The tachometer displays the engine . be on the driver's put the knob to total of it must be . L . , 3.7L...
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... of steam, try this forminute or so: a 1. NOTE: The ignition must be not covered by your warranty. 3 Attach a separate safety chain eacl . Turn on your Pontiac's instrument panel. 2. Stop after high speed driving. The costly repairs would be the Off in If you get the overheat warning with no steam, problem... the overheat warning but see or hear no sign of the axle inboardof the spring. NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep automatic door locks hom locking during tow.
... of steam, try this forminute or so: a 1. NOTE: The ignition must be not covered by your warranty. 3 Attach a separate safety chain eacl . Turn on your Pontiac's instrument panel. 2. Stop after high speed driving. The costly repairs would be the Off in If you get the overheat warning with no steam, problem... the overheat warning but see or hear no sign of the axle inboardof the spring. NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep automatic door locks hom locking during tow.