Owner's Manual
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... ...'/...50 you systems that tell if everything is Parking Brake...56 Shifting Into Park ...56 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. Features & Controls Keys ...40 Locks...41 H e r e you have problem a Turn Signal...
... ...'/...50 you systems that tell if everything is Parking Brake...56 Shifting Into Park ...56 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. Features & Controls Keys ...40 Locks...41 H e r e you have problem a Turn Signal...
Owner's Manual
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.... It won't lock (or unlock) all of the doors-that door's lock. On 4-door models,push the front portion of the switch to lock your shift lever of the switch to unlock them. . . For fuse location, see Index the under Fuse Usage. If you have a manual transaxle, doors the will...closed again, wl lock it i l automatically when move your doors Push the rear portion of out P (Park) or N (Neutral). If you lever out of your shift you have an automatic transaxle, all of the doors will lock when vehicle reaches the about 8 mph (13 km/h) . The lever on the ignition. On...
.... It won't lock (or unlock) all of the doors-that door's lock. On 4-door models,push the front portion of the switch to lock your shift lever of the switch to unlock them. . . For fuse location, see Index the under Fuse Usage. If you have a manual transaxle, doors the will...closed again, wl lock it i l automatically when move your doors Push the rear portion of out P (Park) or N (Neutral). If you lever out of your shift you have an automatic transaxle, all of the doors will lock when vehicle reaches the about 8 mph (13 km/h) . The lever on the ignition. On...
Owner's Manual
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... Keeping your finger on the lever, pullthe key straight NOTICE: Don't try to shift to P (Park) if your accelerator pedal all the not way down-that 's a safety feature. Shift to (Neutral). Try pushing your Pontiac is moving , use N (Neutral) only. This clears the extra gasoline fromthe ...engine. Automatic Transaxle: Move your shift lever P (Park) or N to P (Park) only when your instrument panel....
... Keeping your finger on the lever, pullthe key straight NOTICE: Don't try to shift to P (Park) if your accelerator pedal all the not way down-that 's a safety feature. Shift to (Neutral). Try pushing your Pontiac is moving , use N (Neutral) only. This clears the extra gasoline fromthe ...engine. Automatic Transaxle: Move your shift lever P (Park) or N to P (Park) only when your instrument panel....
Owner's Manual
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... things. rhere are several different positions for .rour shift lever. The answer depends on the weather, the kind of trying to by the commonly used coolant the heater, be damaged. I Automtic Transaxle lour automatic transaxle has a shift ever located onthe console between the ;eats. this ...manual, these In 3re referred to list everything here, ask w.e that you contact a Pontiac dealer in the area where you'll be parking your vehicle. Features &...
... things. rhere are several different positions for .rour shift lever. The answer depends on the weather, the kind of trying to by the commonly used coolant the heater, be damaged. I Automtic Transaxle lour automatic transaxle has a shift ever located onthe console between the ;eats. this ...manual, these In 3re referred to list everything here, ask w.e that you contact a Pontiac dealer in the area where you'll be parking your vehicle. Features &...
Owner's Manual
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... key is fully in P (Park) range before moving the shift lever.) Seethe Index under Shifting Out of P (Park). 51 Ensure the shift lever is inthe Run position. Your Pontiac a braltehas transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your regularbrakes before you can 't move the shift leverinto the gear you start your engine because your front...
... key is fully in P (Park) range before moving the shift lever.) Seethe Index under Shifting Out of P (Park). 51 Ensure the shift lever is inthe Run position. Your Pontiac a braltehas transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your regularbrakes before you can 't move the shift leverinto the gear you start your engine because your front...
Owner's Manual
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... transaxle caused by shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the wheels. NOTICE: Damage to R (Reverse) onlyafter your vehicle has stopped. :ngine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't ... your vehicle back forth to and et outof snow, ice or sand without amaging yourtransaxle, see the IndeJ nder I (Reverse): Use this position, your NOTICE: Shifting to back up. Features & Controls leverse I f You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, :e or Snow.
... transaxle caused by shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the wheels. NOTICE: Damage to R (Reverse) onlyafter your vehicle has stopped. :ngine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't ... your vehicle back forth to and et outof snow, ice or sand without amaging yourtransaxle, see the IndeJ nder I (Reverse): Use this position, your NOTICE: Shifting to back up. Features & Controls leverse I f You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, :e or Snow.
Owner's Manual
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... engine speedis limited to drive. This might happen if you can 't rotate, don't try to protect driveline components from improper operation. Use your brakes or shift into P (Park) tohold your engine. NOTICE: Don't drive in2 (Second Gear) for normal kiving. 1 (Second Gear): This position gives 1 (First Gear): This position gives you...
... engine speedis limited to drive. This might happen if you can 't rotate, don't try to protect driveline components from improper operation. Use your brakes or shift into P (Park) tohold your engine. NOTICE: Don't drive in2 (Second Gear) for normal kiving. 1 (Second Gear): This position gives 1 (First Gear): This position gives you...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle is your shiftpattern. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 3,4 and 5 (Third, Fourth and Fifth Gears): Shift into 1. Press the clutch pedal backdown. Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you start or idle your engine. You can... shift into R (Reverse). R (Reverse):To backup, press down the clutch pedal and shift into 1 when you press the accelerator pedal. To Stop: Let up on slowly while pressing accelerator the pedal....
... vehicle is your shiftpattern. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 3,4 and 5 (Third, Fourth and Fifth Gears): Shift into 1. Press the clutch pedal backdown. Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you start or idle your engine. You can... shift into R (Reverse). R (Reverse):To backup, press down the clutch pedal and shift into 1 when you press the accelerator pedal. To Stop: Let up on slowly while pressing accelerator the pedal....
Owner's Manual
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... you wl l have aSHIFT light. While you accelerate, it is not running smoothly or for the light to go on and off if you can shift on . you quickly change the position of the accelerator. You may haveto downshift two or more gearsto keep the engine running smoothly, youshould downshift to... the next higher gear weather, road and traffic conditionslet you downshift; This lighti show you when to shift 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...
... you wl l have aSHIFT light. While you accelerate, it is not running smoothly or for the light to go on and off if you can shift on . you quickly change the position of the accelerator. You may haveto downshift two or more gearsto keep the engine running smoothly, youshould downshift to... the next higher gear weather, road and traffic conditionslet you downshift; This lighti show you when to shift 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...
Owner's Manual
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... the P (Park) position likethis: Hold in thetransaxle. To find out how, see if you leave After it. You may need to have to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). 57.1. If you can walk away from (Paik) If you are parking on the lever, and pushthe lever all the way... toward the front of your parking brake is firmly set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park) properly, the weight of the pressure from the transaxle, so you can , it with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is called...
... the P (Park) position likethis: Hold in thetransaxle. To find out how, see if you leave After it. You may need to have to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). 57.1. If you can walk away from (Paik) If you are parking on the lever, and pushthe lever all the way... toward the front of your parking brake is firmly set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park) properly, the weight of the pressure from the transaxle, so you can , it with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is called...
Owner's Manual
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...Shift to N (Neutral). . shift lever allthe way into the gear you wish. Before you getout of your vehicle,put (Press the shift lever button before your 2. Start the vehicle and then shift to Off. drive gear you cannot shift... out of P (Park), ease 5. Apply and hold brake pedal down the but still can shift...shift console models you as maintain brake application.Then move (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) the shift lever into P (Park) and also releasethe shift leverbutton on the shift... shift ...
...Shift to N (Neutral). . shift lever allthe way into the gear you wish. Before you getout of your vehicle,put (Press the shift lever button before your 2. Start the vehicle and then shift to Off. drive gear you cannot shift... out of P (Park), ease 5. Apply and hold brake pedal down the but still can shift...shift console models you as maintain brake application.Then move (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) the shift lever into P (Park) and also releasethe shift leverbutton on the shift... shift ...
Owner's Manual
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See Shifting Into P (Park) in the Index. 59.1' 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. Follow the proper steps to h o w .
See Shifting Into P (Park) in the Index. 59.1' 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. Follow the proper steps to h o w .
Owner's Manual
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Features & Controls NOTICE: SHIFT If you it is working. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should ... is not running, as a check to show you keep driving your vehicle with this light on shift to costly repairs not covered by your vehicle in for servicesoon. See the Index under Manual Transaxle. Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This light comes when you that have it fixed right away.If it does...
Features & Controls NOTICE: SHIFT If you it is working. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should ... is not running, as a check to show you keep driving your vehicle with this light on shift to costly repairs not covered by your vehicle in for servicesoon. See the Index under Manual Transaxle. Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This light comes when you that have it fixed right away.If it does...
Owner's Manual
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...slowing down .If your engine When you start your engine ever stops while you . Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) That means better braking longer and Your Pontiac has an advanced brake life. Oncethe power assistis And you may evennotice that prevent skidding. This is a mistake. You slam on or flash. If...stop and brake pedal moves a little while this is the brake pedal will you of the wheels is wet. L B 0 Here's howanti-lock works. Some SHIFT people drivein spurts - rather than any driver could. Your brakes not may have some power you begin to drive away, you may take longer to...
...slowing down .If your engine When you start your engine ever stops while you . Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) That means better braking longer and Your Pontiac has an advanced brake life. Oncethe power assistis And you may evennotice that prevent skidding. This is a mistake. You slam on or flash. If...stop and brake pedal moves a little while this is the brake pedal will you of the wheels is wet. L B 0 Here's howanti-lock works. Some SHIFT people drivein spurts - rather than any driver could. Your brakes not may have some power you begin to drive away, you may take longer to...
Owner's Manual
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... behind you. For example, if drivers are likely to be temporarily blinded by fatigue. But if you and other vehicles. You can be impaired-by shifting to thedark. can 't see as well, you may your vehicle is that some tips on higher beams, or a vehicle with night vision you are faced...
... behind you. For example, if drivers are likely to be temporarily blinded by fatigue. But if you and other vehicles. You can be impaired-by shifting to thedark. can 't see as well, you may your vehicle is that some tips on higher beams, or a vehicle with night vision you are faced...
Owner's Manual
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... you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service,or parking area and take a nap, get some tips that happen. You may want to shift down to know is something aboutan easy stretch of road withthe same scenery, along withthe hum of the tires onthe road, the drone of the...
... you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service,or parking area and take a nap, get some tips that happen. You may want to shift down to know is something aboutan easy stretch of road withthe same scenery, along withthe hum of the tires onthe road, the drone of the...
Owner's Manual
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Set the parking brake. 2. Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear ~~ I TowingA Trailer Your Sunbird is neither designed nor intended to use proper towing equipment designed for use your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Followthese steps: 1. Your ... (90 lun/h), or your vehicle could be coveredby your vehicle from the rear. 3. Turn the ignition key to OFF to N (Neutral). 4 Release the parking brake. . Shift yourmanual transaxle to unlock the steering wheel. FNOTICE: Do not tow your warranty.
Set the parking brake. 2. Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear ~~ I TowingA Trailer Your Sunbird is neither designed nor intended to use proper towing equipment designed for use your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Followthese steps: 1. Your ... (90 lun/h), or your vehicle could be coveredby your vehicle from the rear. 3. Turn the ignition key to OFF to N (Neutral). 4 Release the parking brake. . Shift yourmanual transaxle to unlock the steering wheel. FNOTICE: Do not tow your warranty.
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle is : (A) Sling-type tow truck (B) Wheel-lift tow truck (C) Car carrier If your vehiclehas front-wheel drive When you can still movethe shift lever. If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these... limits must be towed the front on wheels, don'tgo morethan 35 mph (56 km/h) or fartherthan 50 miles (80 krn), or your tow Pontiac. The transaxle should be damaged. When the towing service arrives, the let tow operator know that this . If the vehicle must be exceeded, then the...
... your vehicle is : (A) Sling-type tow truck (B) Wheel-lift tow truck (C) Car carrier If your vehiclehas front-wheel drive When you can still movethe shift lever. If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these... limits must be towed the front on wheels, don'tgo morethan 35 mph (56 km/h) or fartherthan 50 miles (80 krn), or your tow Pontiac. The transaxle should be damaged. When the towing service arrives, the let tow operator know that this . If the vehicle must be exceeded, then the...
Owner's Manual
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NOTICE: Tire chains won 't fit. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you must use caution. They won 't fit your vehicle and destroy the chains too. Keep your spare and its wheel ...
NOTICE: Tire chains won 't fit. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you must use caution. They won 't fit your vehicle and destroy the chains too. Keep your spare and its wheel ...
Owner's Manual
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Then shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear (or with a manual transaxle, between First or Second gear and Reverse), spinningthe wheels as little aspossible. Releasethe ...
Then shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear (or with a manual transaxle, between First or Second gear and Reverse), spinningthe wheels as little aspossible. Releasethe ...