Owner's Manual
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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. 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
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle is parked facing down a fairly steep hill. The right front seat of the rear seat. 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. Then it easy to original its original...
... vehicle is parked facing down a fairly steep hill. The right front seat of the rear seat. 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. Then it easy to original its original...
Owner's Manual
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...your safety belts, please readthe h e r ' s Manual Safety Belt Supplement.It comes with the driver position. 'vehicles First In Sold Ci2nada Was your Pontiac first sold Canada. Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belf This safety belt is called "automatic" up because you get into your vehicle. Seats & Restraint Systems First, you...to buckle when you don't have to laow which restraint systems your vehicle has. 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 your vehicle. We'll...
...your safety belts, please readthe h e r ' s Manual Safety Belt Supplement.It comes with the driver position. 'vehicles First In Sold Ci2nada Was your Pontiac first sold Canada. Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belf This safety belt is called "automatic" up because you get into your vehicle. Seats & Restraint Systems First, you...to buckle when you don't have to laow which restraint systems your vehicle has. 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 your vehicle. We'll...
Owner's Manual
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... lap belt should go lver the shoulder and across the chest. I ' - In a crash, this ipplies forceto the strong pelvic bones. Justclose the door all the way, then slowly open it.If that an automatic belt from fully opening a could cause serious or even fatal njuries. r That canhappen if... emergency. . , .I d you can sit up straight. We hope you door. And you don't have unbuclde when to you slidunder it, the belt would apply forceat your abdomen. Then close and lock the door. If you get into your Pontiac needs service. The safety belt locks there's a sudden if stop or a...
... lap belt should go lver the shoulder and across the chest. I ' - In a crash, this ipplies forceto the strong pelvic bones. Justclose the door all the way, then slowly open it.If that an automatic belt from fully opening a could cause serious or even fatal njuries. r That canhappen if... emergency. . , .I d you can sit up straight. We hope you door. And you don't have unbuclde when to you slidunder it, the belt would apply forceat your abdomen. Then close and lock the door. If you get into your Pontiac needs service. The safety belt locks there's a sudden if stop or a...
Owner's Manual
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Adjust the seat (to make sure itis secure. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. Q: What's wrong with this way. 20 Seats & Restraint Systems To unbuclde the automatic belt, just push the buttonon the buclde. belt across you can sit up straight. 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the . It is won't give nearlyas much protection this ? Don't let it clicks. A: The shoulder belt too loose. To reattach the automatic belt: 1. Pullup on thelatch plate to see how, see Seats in the Index) so you . 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. Q: What's wrong with this way. 20 Seats & Restraint Systems To unbuclde the automatic belt, just push the buttonon the buclde. belt across you can sit up straight. 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the . It is won't give nearlyas much protection this ? Don't let it clicks. A: The shoulder belt too loose. To reattach the automatic belt: 1. Pullup on thelatch plate to see how, see Seats in the Index) so you . Close and lock the door. 2.
Owner's Manual
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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 . 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. 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.
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 . 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. 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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...'s safety belts. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they needto use the safety belts properly. Push the spring on the hook near the door and remove the special belt. Seats & Restraint Systems 2.
...'s safety belts. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they needto use the safety belts properly. Push the spring on the hook near the door and remove the special belt. Seats & Restraint Systems 2.
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...easily using these plugs. Each plug has a code it that can help prevent theft. When a new Pontiac is delivered, the dealer removesthe plugs from the keys, and gives themto the first owner. Keepthe plugs in . NQTICE: Your... Pontiac has a number new of getting into your vehicleif you ever lock your keys, If you'll be sure you... may even haveto damage your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to get in a safe place. The door keys are for the doors and all Ither locks.
...easily using these plugs. Each plug has a code it that can help prevent theft. When a new Pontiac is delivered, the dealer removesthe plugs from the keys, and gives themto the first owner. Keepthe plugs in . NQTICE: Your... Pontiac has a number new of getting into your vehicleif you ever lock your keys, If you'll be sure you... may even haveto damage your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to get in a safe place. The door keys are for the doors and all Ither locks.
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DOWLocks There are several waysto lock and unlock your vehicle. From the Inside: T lock the door, pull the sliding o ocldng lever backward. From the Outside: Use yourdoor ley. T unlock the door, push the sliding o ever forward. 41
DOWLocks There are several waysto lock and unlock your vehicle. From the Inside: T lock the door, pull the sliding o ocldng lever backward. From the Outside: Use yourdoor ley. T unlock the door, push the sliding o ever forward. 41
Owner's Manual
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... l someone needsto get out while the vehicle is the turned to unlock your doors and turn on each rear door works only that 's a safety feature. Each time you can lock or unlock al doors of the doors-that door's lock. For fuse location, see Index the under Fuse Usage. LOCK Y ...Power DoorLocks You can remove the Automatic DoorUnlock fuse. If you have a manual transaxle, doors the will automatically unlock when key is running, havethat person use the manual or power lock. If you have a manual transaxle,all of your...
... l someone needsto get out while the vehicle is the turned to unlock your doors and turn on each rear door works only that 's a safety feature. Each time you can lock or unlock al doors of the doors-that door's lock. For fuse location, see Index the under Fuse Usage. LOCK Y ...Power DoorLocks You can remove the Automatic DoorUnlock fuse. If you have a manual transaxle, doors the will automatically unlock when key is running, havethat person use the manual or power lock. If you have a manual transaxle,all of your...
Owner's Manual
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... lights about four seconds to provide an illuminated exit. 43.1. If the ignition has been for lessthan off two minutes,the lights inside your door and set loclts from inside your vehicle will Trunk Lock will stay for about 40 seconds, or when ignition the To unlock the trunkfrom the ..., is turned on . Illuminated €ntry/€xif System When you are leavingthe vehicle, open your on vehicle will gooff after go on . insert the door key and turn it.
... lights about four seconds to provide an illuminated exit. 43.1. If the ignition has been for lessthan off two minutes,the lights inside your door and set loclts from inside your vehicle will Trunk Lock will stay for about 40 seconds, or when ignition the To unlock the trunkfrom the ..., is turned on . Illuminated €ntry/€xif System When you are leavingthe vehicle, open your on vehicle will gooff after go on . insert the door key and turn it.
Owner's Manual
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...a storage area, has a number of sight. Then take your ignition.If lock it impossible to leave something And rememberto lock the doors. Your steering wheel will your keys. Remember to joy riders or professional thieves so keep your vehicle with you park in this ....locked, andso will To open and the driver's door, you'll heara chime reminding you haveto leave yourignition key? When you . ,.* 1.' mejt f .. Although your Pontiac Put your Pontiac open , pinch the handle. Put don't do this section. Lock allthe doors exceptthe driver's. we know that nothing we put ...
...a storage area, has a number of sight. Then take your ignition.If lock it impossible to leave something And rememberto lock the doors. Your steering wheel will your keys. Remember to joy riders or professional thieves so keep your vehicle with you park in this ....locked, andso will To open and the driver's door, you'll heara chime reminding you haveto leave yourignition key? When you . ,.* 1.' mejt f .. Although your Pontiac Put your Pontiac open , pinch the handle. Put don't do this section. Lock allthe doors exceptthe driver's. we know that nothing we put ...
Owner's Manual
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...pushstart your engine and release switch. The the switch stays in Run position when the the engine is running , you open the driver's door when the ignition isoff and the key is in theignition switch, you can turn the top it will sound if you can operate your ...you get new brake linings. Use this "breaking-in ."But it toward you can remove the key. Don't make fullthrottle starts. NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in "guideline every time you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at any accessories. Follow this position if your vehicle must...
...pushstart your engine and release switch. The the switch stays in Run position when the the engine is running , you open the driver's door when the ignition isoff and the key is in theignition switch, you can turn the top it will sound if you can operate your ...you get new brake linings. Use this "breaking-in ."But it toward you can remove the key. Don't make fullthrottle starts. NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in "guideline every time you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at any accessories. Follow this position if your vehicle must...
Owner's Manual
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... (OPTION) With power windows, switches the on your steering wheel. When the a l switch is lowering briefly press the switch rearward, then release. In addition, in 4-door models, each rear passenger door has a control switch for its own window. Thedriver's windov can soundthe horn by tapping the switch forward.
... (OPTION) With power windows, switches the on your steering wheel. When the a l switch is lowering briefly press the switch rearward, then release. In addition, in 4-door models, each rear passenger door has a control switch for its own window. Thedriver's windov can soundthe horn by tapping the switch forward.
Owner's Manual
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... Taillights Instrument Panel Lights Pull the switch to open. The effort neededto turn theheadlights off. not open the driver's door while leaving the lights on the headlights. You should left open them , turn each headlight.Turn these clodwise leave the headlight... heara warning chime. If I r , 4 * If You Need toOpen the Headlight Doors Manually: The headlight doors designed 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 wash your vehicle, help cleanthe to...
... Taillights Instrument Panel Lights Pull the switch to open. The effort neededto turn theheadlights off. not open the driver's door while leaving the lights on the headlights. You should left open them , turn each headlight.Turn these clodwise leave the headlight... heara warning chime. If I r , 4 * If You Need toOpen the Headlight Doors Manually: The headlight doors designed 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 wash your vehicle, help cleanthe to...
Owner's Manual
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... you , so move the lever toward youto the night 4 convex mirror's surface is convex. 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. Adjust the driver sideoutside mirror with the control lever on thedriver's door.
Owner's Manual
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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. 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. You can swing down the visors. To uncover the visor vanity mirrors, lift up the mirror covers.
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. 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. You can swing down the visors. To uncover the visor vanity mirrors, lift up the mirror covers.
Owner's Manual
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Center Console Compartment (OPTION) Center Console Mini-Compartment Cup Holders DOOR MODELS) This compartment can be used to store small articles. and To Close: Push the lid downuntil it clicks. Cup holders have beenbuilt into the door trim of your vehicle,near the front of both thedriver and the passenger doors. To open, pull up the lid back. 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. and To Close: Push the lid downuntil it clicks. Cup holders have beenbuilt into the door trim of your vehicle,near the front of both thedriver and the passenger doors. To open, pull up the lid back. To Open: Pull the lift lever up thelid.
Owner's Manual
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...: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in thered area, or engine damage mayoccur. The trip odometer can tell you to total of it. door to zero, press and a label must last set the mileage your Trip Odometer ( . L . , 3.7L V6 CLUSTER E You may wonder what happens if your vehicle has...
...: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in thered area, or engine damage mayoccur. The trip odometer can tell you to total of it. door to zero, press and a label must last set the mileage your Trip Odometer ( . L . , 3.7L V6 CLUSTER E You may wonder what happens if your vehicle has...
Owner's Manual
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... heaterto full hot at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary. 129 NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep automatic door locks hom locking during tow. Idle for long periods traffic. Turn on your warranty. 3 Attach a separate safety chain eacl . I f Steam ... to side of steam, try this forminute or so: a 1. The costly repairs would be badly damaged. Sometimesthe engine can be not covered by your Pontiac's instrument panel. 2. to keep driving withno coolant, your vehicle can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill ona hot day....
... heaterto full hot at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary. 129 NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep automatic door locks hom locking during tow. Idle for long periods traffic. Turn on your warranty. 3 Attach a separate safety chain eacl . I f Steam ... to side of steam, try this forminute or so: a 1. The costly repairs would be badly damaged. Sometimesthe engine can be not covered by your Pontiac's instrument panel. 2. to keep driving withno coolant, your vehicle can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill ona hot day....