Owner's Manual
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... and comfort controls and how to do if you have a problem while driving, such as the mediation/ arbitration procedure. Using Your 1994 Pontiac Owner's Manual Part 7: Maintenance Schedule This part tells youwhen to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use your... phone numbers (including customer satisfaction numbers for the hearing and speech impaired) as well as a flat tire or engine overheating. We've also included ordering information for your Pontiac. You can use it on the Road reveal the tabs that Systems pictures and words work together This part tells...
... and comfort controls and how to do if you have a problem while driving, such as the mediation/ arbitration procedure. Using Your 1994 Pontiac Owner's Manual Part 7: Maintenance Schedule This part tells youwhen to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use your... phone numbers (including customer satisfaction numbers for the hearing and speech impaired) as well as a flat tire or engine overheating. We've also included ordering information for your Pontiac. You can use it on the Road reveal the tabs that Systems pictures and words work together This part tells...
Owner's Manual
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How t o Use this Manual These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster w These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Brake Anti-Lock Brakes Here are some other symbols you may see: Fuse Trunk Release Lighter Horn Speaker Hood Release a w 3f !r Rear Window Defogge Ventilating Fan Power Window Qj-J
How t o Use this Manual These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster w These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Brake Anti-Lock Brakes Here are some other symbols you may see: Fuse Trunk Release Lighter Horn Speaker Hood Release a w 3f !r Rear Window Defogge Ventilating Fan Power Window Qj-J
Owner's Manual
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... working properly and what todo Windows ...60 if you can learn abaft the Glove Box ...45 many standard and optional Ignition Switch ...:i .:: . 46 features onyour Pontiac. and Starting Your Engine...48 information on starting. shifting and...
... working properly and what todo Windows ...60 if you can learn abaft the Glove Box ...45 many standard and optional Ignition Switch ...:i .:: . 46 features onyour Pontiac. and Starting Your Engine...48 information on starting. shifting and...
Owner's Manual
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....A warning chime will perform better in thelong run if you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at any accessories. But even when the engine isnot running . 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....but does not send electrical powerto any one speed fast or slow -for the first 200 miles (322 km)or so. This locks your engine and release switch. During this "breaking-in theignition switch, you can turn the top it will sound if you open the driver's door ...
....A warning chime will perform better in thelong run if you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at any accessories. But even when the engine isnot running . 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....but does not send electrical powerto any one speed fast or slow -for the first 200 miles (322 km)or so. This locks your engine and release switch. During this "breaking-in theignition switch, you can turn the top it will sound if you open the driver's door ...
Owner's Manual
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... stuck in . But turn thekey hard. Using a tool to force it is not running, the positions Accessory and Run are L'~n'7 positions that even if the engine is , then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key onlywith your vehicleneeds service. The ignition switch will return to operate... you to Run for normal driving. If it could break the key or the ignition switch.If none of this works, then your hand. Whenthe engine starts, release the key.
... stuck in . But turn thekey hard. Using a tool to force it is not running, the positions Accessory and Run are L'~n'7 positions that even if the engine is , then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key onlywith your vehicleneeds service. The ignition switch will return to operate... you to Run for normal driving. If it could break the key or the ignition switch.If none of this works, then your hand. Whenthe engine starts, release the key.
Owner's Manual
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...won 't start theengine. The 8th digit of your accelerator pedal all the not way down for your batteryto be drained much gasoline. When the engine starts, let goof the key. Andthe excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2. Shift to P (Park) only when your shift lever P...to shift to P (Park) if your ignitionkey to the floor, then shift your engine gets warm. Without pushingthe accelerator pedal, turn your Pontiac is used. To Remove theKey: Turn the key to Lock. Your engine won 't but this time keepthe pedal down -that 's a safety feature. start ...
...won 't start theengine. The 8th digit of your accelerator pedal all the not way down for your batteryto be drained much gasoline. When the engine starts, let goof the key. Andthe excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2. Shift to P (Park) only when your shift lever P...to shift to P (Park) if your ignitionkey to the floor, then shift your engine gets warm. Without pushingthe accelerator pedal, turn your Pontiac is used. To Remove theKey: Turn the key to Lock. Your engine won 't but this time keepthe pedal down -that 's a safety feature. start ...
Owner's Manual
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...accessories, you drivetoo quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can 't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through your engine's air intake and badly damage yourengine. To Use the Coolant Heater: 1. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. If you don...your vehicle. See Towing Your Vehicle in a minimum of this manualthat tells howto do it intoa normal, grounded 110volt outlet. Turn off the engine. 2. I Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you could change the way the fuel injection system operates. Usually, the coolant heater should...
...accessories, you drivetoo quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can 't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through your engine's air intake and badly damage yourengine. To Use the Coolant Heater: 1. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. If you don...your vehicle. See Towing Your Vehicle in a minimum of this manualthat tells howto do it intoa normal, grounded 110volt outlet. Turn off the engine. 2. I Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you could change the way the fuel injection system operates. Usually, the coolant heater should...
Owner's Manual
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... shift lever is inthe Run position. If you cannot shift out of P (Park). 51 Your Pontiac a braltehas transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your regularbrakes before you wish. (Press the shift leverbutton before starting the engine. Park P (Park): This locks your vehicle can't move the shift leverinto the gear you... also releasethe shift leverbutton on floor shift console modelsas you maintain bralte application.Then move easily. It's the best positionto use when you start your engine because your front wheels.
... shift lever is inthe Run position. If you cannot shift out of P (Park). 51 Your Pontiac a braltehas transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your regularbrakes before you wish. (Press the shift leverbutton before starting the engine. Park P (Park): This locks your vehicle can't move the shift leverinto the gear you... also releasethe shift leverbutton on floor shift console modelsas you maintain bralte application.Then move easily. It's the best positionto use when you start your engine because your front wheels.
Owner's Manual
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... amaging yourtransaxle, see the IndeJ nder I (Reverse): Use this position, your NOTICE: Shifting to R (Reverse) onlyafter your vehicle has stopped. :ngine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't coveredby your vehicleis being .owed.
... amaging yourtransaxle, see the IndeJ nder I (Reverse): Use this position, your NOTICE: Shifting to R (Reverse) onlyafter your vehicle has stopped. :ngine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't coveredby your vehicleis being .owed.
Owner's Manual
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...'t shiftinto 2 unless you are going slowerthan 65 mph (105 lun/h), or you can damage your front wheels can damage yourtransaxle. NOTICE: If your engine. Forward Gears D (Drive): This position is going uphill, don't hold your vehicle in deep snow or ;teep mountain roads, but lower fuel xonomy....You could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use D as much as you go downvery steep hills, or in position ona hill. 3.1L V6 Engine: Maximum engine speedis limited to use it on . Use your brakes or shift into P (Park) tohold your vehicle with there only the accelerator pedal.This...
...'t shiftinto 2 unless you are going slowerthan 65 mph (105 lun/h), or you can damage your front wheels can damage yourtransaxle. NOTICE: If your engine. Forward Gears D (Drive): This position is going uphill, don't hold your vehicle in deep snow or ;teep mountain roads, but lower fuel xonomy....You could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use D as much as you go downvery steep hills, or in position ona hill. 3.1L V6 Engine: Maximum engine speedis limited to use it on . Use your brakes or shift into P (Park) tohold your vehicle with there only the accelerator pedal.This...
Owner's Manual
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... and press the brake pedal.Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and brake pedal, and the shift to R (Reverse) only after your engine. Then, slowly let up the clutch pedal on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. R (Reverse):To backup, press down the clutch pedal...
... and press the brake pedal.Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and brake pedal, and the shift to R (Reverse) only after your engine. Then, slowly let up the clutch pedal on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. R (Reverse):To backup, press down the clutch pedal...
Owner's Manual
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...performance. ,L NOTICE: If you skip mare than onegear', f when you downshift, or i youisace the engine when you can damage the clutch or, transaxle. best Acceleration Shift Speeds: 1stto 2nd 17 mph (27...(48 lun/h) 3rd to the next lower gear. You may haveto downshift two or more gearsto keep the engine running smoothly, youshould downshift to 4th 39 mph (63 €un/h) 4th to5th 45 mph (72 W... h ) If your speeddrops below 20 mph (32 lun/h), or if the engine is normal for best fuel economy. This lighti show you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore ...
...performance. ,L NOTICE: If you skip mare than onegear', f when you downshift, or i youisace the engine when you can damage the clutch or, transaxle. best Acceleration Shift Speeds: 1stto 2nd 17 mph (27...(48 lun/h) 3rd to the next lower gear. You may haveto downshift two or more gearsto keep the engine running smoothly, youshould downshift to 4th 39 mph (63 €un/h) 4th to5th 45 mph (72 W... h ) If your speeddrops below 20 mph (32 lun/h), or if the engine is normal for best fuel economy. This lighti show you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore ...
Owner's Manual
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Move the ignition key to take it with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set before you 've movedthe shift leverinto the P (Park) position, hold the .... If "torque lock" does occur, you may findit difficult to drive, movethe shift leverout of P (Park) BEFORE you can , it . Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSWE MODELS ONLY) without first pushing the button.
Move the ignition key to take it with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set before you 've movedthe shift leverinto the P (Park) position, hold the .... If "torque lock" does occur, you may findit difficult to drive, movethe shift leverout of P (Park) BEFORE you can , it . Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSWE MODELS ONLY) without first pushing the button.
Owner's Manual
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Running Your Engine while You're Parked (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) It's better not topark with the engine f running. But i you ever haveto, here are some things to be sure your vehicle won't move. See Shifting Into P (Park) in the Index. 59.1' Follow the proper steps to h o w .
Running Your Engine while You're Parked (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) It's better not topark with the engine f running. But i you ever haveto, here are some things to be sure your vehicle won't move. See Shifting Into P (Park) in the Index. 59.1' Follow the proper steps to h o w .
Owner's Manual
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... right of the old odometer, then it must be . speed in revolutions per minute (rpm) NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in thered area, or engine damage mayoccur. L v6 ENGINE) 37 vehicle needs a new odometer installed. door to total of it 's setFt zero To set the tripodometer to zero, press...
... right of the old odometer, then it must be . speed in revolutions per minute (rpm) NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in thered area, or engine damage mayoccur. L v6 ENGINE) 37 vehicle needs a new odometer installed. door to total of it 's setFt zero To set the tripodometer to zero, press...
Owner's Manual
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...! See the Index under normal driving :onditions, you can. Tngine Overheating. It means :hat yourengine coolant has werheated. See the Index under Engine Coolantand have your vehicleand turn off before the gage reads F (Full). For your fuel tank capacity, seeService Station Information on the last page... of this light comeson and stays on coolant and the engine may haveindicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less fuel to fill the tank. It takes a ...
...! See the Index under normal driving :onditions, you can. Tngine Overheating. It means :hat yourengine coolant has werheated. See the Index under Engine Coolantand have your vehicleand turn off before the gage reads F (Full). For your fuel tank capacity, seeService Station Information on the last page... of this light comeson and stays on coolant and the engine may haveindicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less fuel to fill the tank. It takes a ...
Owner's Manual
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... a problem withthe electrical charging system. Or, the pedal go out. Features & Controls ' ~ ~~~~ Charging System Light (2.0L L4 ENGINE) Voltmeter (3.7~ ENGINE) v6 When your engine is running, the gage shows the condition of charge in DC volts. Readings in the the gage shows your battery's state of the... and stop you may The charging system light will be certain to have it fixed it right away. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is working. If it doesn't comeon then, so to turnoff all your battery. It tale longer to the ...
... a problem withthe electrical charging system. Or, the pedal go out. Features & Controls ' ~ ~~~~ Charging System Light (2.0L L4 ENGINE) Voltmeter (3.7~ ENGINE) v6 When your engine is running, the gage shows the condition of charge in DC volts. Readings in the the gage shows your battery's state of the... and stop you may The charging system light will be certain to have it fixed it right away. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is working. If it doesn't comeon then, so to turnoff all your battery. It tale longer to the ...
Owner's Manual
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This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your vehicle in for servicesoon. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) A computer monitors operation of your engine may run not as smoothly. See the Index under Manual Transaxle. Features & Controls NOTICE: SHIFT If you need to on shift to the ...next higher gear. Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This light comes when you keep driving your vehicle with this light on , but the engine is not running, as be good and your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should take your warranty. If it does not come...
This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your vehicle in for servicesoon. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) A computer monitors operation of your engine may run not as smoothly. See the Index under Manual Transaxle. Features & Controls NOTICE: SHIFT If you need to on shift to the ...next higher gear. Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This light comes when you keep driving your vehicle with this light on , but the engine is not running, as be good and your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should take your warranty. If it does not come...
Owner's Manual
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If the light comes on and stays on while you on are driving, check your various gages see to if they arein the warning zones. Zanadian vehiclesindicate pressure in psi (pounds per square nch) when the engine is running. Check Gauges Light This light will come briefly when you are starting the engine. oil pressure Gage (3.1L V6 ENGINE) The oil pressure gage showsthe engine 3i.l pressure in
If the light comes on and stays on while you on are driving, check your various gages see to if they arein the warning zones. Zanadian vehiclesindicate pressure in psi (pounds per square nch) when the engine is running. Check Gauges Light This light will come briefly when you are starting the engine. oil pressure Gage (3.1L V6 ENGINE) The oil pressure gage showsthe engine 3i.l pressure in
Owner's Manual
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... a moment.This is a level surface), and on but thelight will comeon as a test to theproper level, if necessary. If it repaired. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problemscan be low oil, or could be costly and is not covered by your vehicle is normal. The... is not receiving enough oil. Haveit fixed right away. -' Check oil Light (2.OL L4 ENGINE) This light should come in two on , your engine oil level should be your warranty. If the light comes on while starting your engine.If the light doesn't comeon, have it doesn't come on with bulb. See the...
... a moment.This is a level surface), and on but thelight will comeon as a test to theproper level, if necessary. If it repaired. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problemscan be low oil, or could be costly and is not covered by your vehicle is normal. The... is not receiving enough oil. Haveit fixed right away. -' Check oil Light (2.OL L4 ENGINE) This light should come in two on , your engine oil level should be your warranty. If the light comes on while starting your engine.If the light doesn't comeon, have it doesn't come on with bulb. See the...