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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
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... work properly. Then the seatback will move back and forth freely, unless you lift this latch. 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 into the rear seat area, move the right front seatback to its position. To...
... work properly. Then the seatback will move back and forth freely, unless you lift this latch. 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 into the rear seat area, move the right front seatback to its position. To...
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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 start with every new Pontiac first sold , when new, in Driver Position rhis section describes the ... 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. To learn how to laow which restraint systems your vehicle has. Seats & Restraint Systems First, you get into your vehicle.
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 start with every new Pontiac first sold , when new, in Driver Position rhis section describes the ... 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. To learn how to laow which restraint systems your vehicle has. Seats & Restraint Systems First, you get into your vehicle.
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... vehicle. It's possible that doesn't fix it in the Index) so you slidunder it, the belt would apply forceat your automatic belt buckled. However, you door. We hope you 'd be worn as low on ;he lap belt. I ' - rhese parts of the body are best able to lake belt restraining forces... under to ;he hips as possible. r And you don't have unbuclde when to you get into your Pontiac needs service. 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 ...
... vehicle. It's possible that doesn't fix it in the Index) so you slidunder it, the belt would apply forceat your automatic belt buckled. However, you door. We hope you 'd be worn as low on ;he lap belt. I ' - rhese parts of the body are best able to lake belt restraining forces... under to ;he hips as possible. r And you don't have unbuclde when to you get into your Pontiac needs service. 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 ...
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belt across you can sit up straight. 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the . Don't let it clicks. Pullup on thelatch plate to see how, see Seats in the Index) so you . To reattach the automatic belt: 1. Adjust the seat (to make sure itis secure. A: The shoulder belt too loose. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. Q: What's wrong with this way. 20 It is won't give nearlyas much protection this ? Seats & Restraint Systems To unbuclde the automatic belt, just push the buttonon the buclde. Close and lock the door. 2.
belt across you can sit up straight. 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the . Don't let it clicks. Pullup on thelatch plate to see how, see Seats in the Index) so you . To reattach the automatic belt: 1. Adjust the seat (to make sure itis secure. A: The shoulder belt too loose. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. Q: What's wrong with this way. 20 It is won't give nearlyas much protection this ? Seats & Restraint Systems To unbuclde the automatic belt, just push the buttonon the buclde. Close and lock the door. 2.
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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 . 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. It will stayon the door, ready to be rebuclded for use adults or older by pushing the button on the 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 . 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. It will stayon the door, ready to be rebuclded for use adults or older by pushing the button on the buckle.
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... someone. Children who aren't buckledup can wear a lap-shoulder beltand get the additional restraint a shoulder beltcan provide. Push the spring on the hook near the door and remove the special belt. Be sure it won't fly around in the rear seat. If you have outgrown child restraints should sit next to...
... someone. Children who aren't buckledup can wear a lap-shoulder beltand get the additional restraint a shoulder beltcan provide. Push the spring on the hook near the door and remove the special belt. Be sure it won't fly around in the rear seat. If you have outgrown child restraints should sit next to...
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... are for the doors and all Ither locks. Keepthe plugs in . NQTICE: Your Pontiac has a number new of getting into your vehicle to make extra keys. You may even haveto damage your vehicleif you have extra keys. Each plug ... able have a lot trouble of features that tells on your keys inside. Features & Controls .. .:.: Kqs rhe ignition keys are for the ignition Xlly. When a new Pontiac is delivered, the dealer removesthe plugs from the keys, and gives themto the first owner. you lose your keys, If you'll be sure you...
... are for the doors and all Ither locks. Keepthe plugs in . NQTICE: Your Pontiac has a number new of getting into your vehicle to make extra keys. You may even haveto damage your vehicleif you have extra keys. Each plug ... able have a lot trouble of features that tells on your keys inside. Features & Controls .. .:.: Kqs rhe ignition keys are for the ignition Xlly. When a new Pontiac is delivered, the dealer removesthe plugs from the keys, and gives themto the first owner. you lose your keys, If you'll be sure you...
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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. DOWLocks There are several waysto lock and unlock your vehicle. From the Outside: Use yourdoor ley.
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. DOWLocks There are several waysto lock and unlock your vehicle. From the Outside: Use yourdoor ley.
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... switch. LOCK Y Power DoorLocks You can remove the Automatic DoorUnlock fuse. On 4-door models,push the front portion of the switch to lock your doors. I I I Automatic Door Locks Just close your shift you lever out of the doors-that door's lock. If you have a manual transaxle,all of P (Park) or N (Neutral...i l someone needsto get out while the vehicle is the turned to theOFF position, you can lock or unlock al doors of your shift lever of the doors will lock when you move your doors and turn on the ignition. It won't lock (or unlock) all of out P (Park) or N (Neutral...
... switch. LOCK Y Power DoorLocks You can remove the Automatic DoorUnlock fuse. On 4-door models,push the front portion of the switch to lock your doors. I I I Automatic Door Locks Just close your shift you lever out of the doors-that door's lock. If you have a manual transaxle,all of P (Park) or N (Neutral...i l someone needsto get out while the vehicle is the turned to theOFF position, you can lock or unlock al doors of your shift lever of the doors will lock when you move your doors and turn on the ignition. It won't lock (or unlock) all of out P (Park) or N (Neutral...
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Illuminated €ntry/€xif System When you are leavingthe vehicle, open your door and set loclts from inside.Then the get out and closethe door. These 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 ...on vehicle will gooff after go on . Leaving Your Vehicle If you liftthe handle of either front door, the lights inside your vehicle will Trunk Lock will stay for about 40 seconds, or when ignition the To unlock the trunkfrom the outside, is...
Illuminated €ntry/€xif System When you are leavingthe vehicle, open your door and set loclts from inside.Then the get out and closethe door. These 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 ...on vehicle will gooff after go on . Leaving Your Vehicle If you liftthe handle of either front door, the lights inside your vehicle will Trunk Lock will stay for about 40 seconds, or when ignition the To unlock the trunkfrom the outside, is...
Owner's Manual
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...the ignition andtake itwith you . ,.* 1.' mejt f .. Trunk Release earlier in a lighted spot, close allwindows the keys inside, it . Lock allthe doors exceptthe driver's. Remember to joy riders or professional thieves so keep your vehicle? Glove Box If you haveto leave yourignition key? What if you have... your valuables in a lot wheresomeone will your ignition.If lock it upand take your Pontiac open , pinch the handle. When you park your keys. Then take them in a storage area, or take the door keywith you . be locked, andso will Always do it 's easy target for an ...
...the ignition andtake itwith you . ,.* 1.' mejt f .. Trunk Release earlier in a lighted spot, close allwindows the keys inside, it . Lock allthe doors exceptthe driver's. Remember to joy riders or professional thieves so keep your vehicle? Glove Box If you haveto leave yourignition key? What if you have... your valuables in a lot wheresomeone will your ignition.If lock it upand take your Pontiac open , pinch the handle. When you park your keys. Then take them in a storage area, or take the door keywith you . be locked, andso will Always do it 's easy target for an ...
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The the switch stays in Run position when the the engine is in the ignition. This locks your electrical power accessories. NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in."But it toward you can operate your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. Follow this time your new ... linings. U Ijyzition Switch With the ignition key in theignition switch, 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 use Run to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display someinstrument panel ...
The the switch stays in Run position when the the engine is in the ignition. This locks your electrical power accessories. NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in."But it toward you can operate your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. Follow this time your new ... linings. U Ijyzition Switch With the ignition key in theignition switch, 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 use Run to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display someinstrument panel ...
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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. The driver's window switch has an Auto Down feature. Thedriver's windov can soundthe horn by tapping the switch ... way. When the a l switch is lowering briefly press the switch rearward, then release. To raise the window, pressand hold thc switch rearward. In addition, in 4-door models, each window. Horn You can be opened a small amount by pressing the horn symbol on center console control each of the windows when the...
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. The driver's window switch has an Auto Down feature. Thedriver's windov can soundthe horn by tapping the switch ... way. When the a l switch is lowering briefly press the switch rearward, then release. To raise the window, pressand hold thc switch rearward. In addition, in 4-door models, each window. Horn You can be opened a small amount by pressing the horn symbol on center console control each of the windows when the...
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... If you wash your vehicle, help cleanthe to turnoff the lights. -'a- If I r , 4 * If You Need toOpen the Headlight Doors Manually: The headlight doors designed to are located on the headlights. Open the hood. Headlights: Push the switch to turnon: Headlights Parking Lights e Side Marker Lights Taillights...Instrument Panel Lights Pull the switch to open them , turn theheadlights off. The retractor knobs are If the headlight doors do open 1. knob will heara warning chime. automatically, youcan open . The effort neededto turn each headlight.Turn these clodwise leave the...
... If you wash your vehicle, help cleanthe to turnoff the lights. -'a- If I r , 4 * If You Need toOpen the Headlight Doors Manually: The headlight doors designed to are located on the headlights. Open the hood. Headlights: Push the switch to turnon: Headlights Parking Lights e Side Marker Lights Taillights...Instrument Panel Lights Pull the switch to open them , turn theheadlights off. The retractor knobs are If the headlight doors do open 1. knob will heara warning chime. automatically, youcan open . The effort neededto turn each headlight.Turn these clodwise leave the...
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... a comfortable drivingposition. I . , I . To adjust your vehiclewhen you . To reduce glare from the driver's seat. Adjust the driver sideoutside mirror with the control lever on thedriver's door. position.
... a comfortable drivingposition. I . , I . To adjust your vehiclewhen you . To reduce glare from the driver's seat. Adjust the driver sideoutside mirror with the control lever on thedriver's door. position.
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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. 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. You can swing down the visors.
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. 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. You can swing down the visors.
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To Open: Pull the lift lever up thelid. 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. Center Console Compartment (OPTION) Center Console Mini-Compartment Cup Holders DOOR MODELS) This compartment can be used to store small articles.
To Open: Pull the lift lever up thelid. 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. Center Console Compartment (OPTION) Center Console Mini-Compartment Cup Holders DOOR MODELS) This compartment can be used to store small articles.
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... vehicle has been drivensince you to total of it must be set the tripodometer to show the old mileagereading when the new odometer was installed. door to zero. speed in revolutions per minute (rpm) NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in thered area, or engine damage mayoccur. But...
... vehicle has been drivensince you to total of it must be set the tripodometer to show the old mileagereading when the new odometer was installed. door to zero. speed in revolutions per minute (rpm) NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in thered area, or engine damage mayoccur. But...
Owner's Manual
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... Your Engine I f No Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine If you get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill ona hot day. Turn on your Pontiac's instrument panel. 2. Idle for long periods traffic. Sometimesthe engine can be the Off in If you have an air conditioner, turn it Off * 4 Engine Overheating... 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.
... Your Engine I f No Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine If you get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill ona hot day. Turn on your Pontiac's instrument panel. 2. Idle for long periods traffic. Sometimesthe engine can be the Off in If you have an air conditioner, turn it Off * 4 Engine Overheating... 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.