Owner's Manual
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....You can find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. the black tabs that part contains the information you want. Using Your 1994 Pontiac Owner's Manual Many people read . This will help you finda part. 3.. This part tells you how to use your sound system. Part 3: Comfort ... the Road Here you'll find something you wantto read their owner's manual from beginning to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc. You can use it on the last page of almost every subject in this manual. Each part begins ...
....You can find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. the black tabs that part contains the information you want. Using Your 1994 Pontiac Owner's Manual Many people read . This will help you finda part. 3.. This part tells you how to use your sound system. Part 3: Comfort ... the Road Here you'll find something you wantto read their owner's manual from beginning to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc. You can use it on the last page of almost every subject in this manual. Each part begins ...
Owner's Manual
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...II If the "SECURITY" light comes on . To Avoid Setting Off the Alarm by Accident: If you use the Keyless Entry System transmitter. See your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key'II. With this option, it off to have a new key made . Your vehicle's lights will... not light should go off while the to save battery power. your engine if you lock the doors with itself. Always unlock a door with the power door remains on , the security system has In an emergency, call the Pontiac detected a problem with a key or manual door lock. Unlocking a door any other ...
...II If the "SECURITY" light comes on . To Avoid Setting Off the Alarm by Accident: If you use the Keyless Entry System transmitter. See your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key'II. With this option, it off to have a new key made . Your vehicle's lights will... not light should go off while the to save battery power. your engine if you lock the doors with itself. Always unlock a door with the power door remains on , the security system has In an emergency, call the Pontiac detected a problem with a key or manual door lock. Unlocking a door any other ...
Owner's Manual
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... working. Low Coolant Warning Light If you have it comes on coolant and the if engine may be low on the ignition, but your low coolant warning system serviced. In "Problems on the Road", this light and it fixed right away. Some clusters with gages do . In those clusters a ...seconds. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! Check to see the level is not low. have a coolant temperature warning light. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 93.0. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index. After the bulb check, the light will also come on when you of a potential coolant heating...
... working. Low Coolant Warning Light If you have it comes on coolant and the if engine may be low on the ignition, but your low coolant warning system serviced. In "Problems on the Road", this light and it fixed right away. Some clusters with gages do . In those clusters a ...seconds. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! Check to see the level is not low. have a coolant temperature warning light. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 93.0. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index. After the bulb check, the light will also come on when you of a potential coolant heating...
Owner's Manual
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..., add oil as a test to alert you are driving. If ' you of a hotential oil pressure problem. See "Checking Engine Oil Level" irI the Index. 00.94 i ) (XI If additional oil is working, but the engine is not running, the light will go out when you turn the ignition to "Start". The...it doesn't come on with your oil, this light may indicate that oil is not coveredby your engine quickly enough to check the oil le:vel. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems canbe costly and is not going tllrough your warranty. If it fixed right away. The oil ...
..., add oil as a test to alert you are driving. If ' you of a hotential oil pressure problem. See "Checking Engine Oil Level" irI the Index. 00.94 i ) (XI If additional oil is working, but the engine is not running, the light will go out when you turn the ignition to "Start". The...it doesn't come on with your oil, this light may indicate that oil is not coveredby your engine quickly enough to check the oil le:vel. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems canbe costly and is not going tllrough your warranty. If it fixed right away. The oil ...
Owner's Manual
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... three econds when the ignition is working . The light willgo on , have your oil level vlarning system serviced. :veri if you have a generator " problem or another electrical system problem. Then, if le oil level is 1 to 1 1/2 quarts (0.95 L to show ou that you i is turned to the Run" position, as ... OIL LEVEL" warning light should be checked at least ight minutes since your battery. :heck Oil Level Warning Light (OPTION) 'his light indicates when the engine oil :vel is low, and it should be turned to show you have a low oil level, the light d l go out. I CHECK OIL LEVEL I...
... three econds when the ignition is working . The light willgo on , have your oil level vlarning system serviced. :veri if you have a generator " problem or another electrical system problem. Then, if le oil level is 1 to 1 1/2 quarts (0.95 L to show ou that you i is turned to the Run" position, as ... OIL LEVEL" warning light should be checked at least ight minutes since your battery. :heck Oil Level Warning Light (OPTION) 'his light indicates when the engine oil :vel is low, and it should be turned to show you have a low oil level, the light d l go out. I CHECK OIL LEVEL I...
Owner's Manual
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... not unning, as smoothly. You should come on , but the engine is on at all your accessories, such as the radio and climate... a short distance with the supercharged engine also have a similar battery warning light. Malfunction Indicator .amp (Service Engine Soon Light) 1 computer monitors operation... of your uel, ignition and emission control ystems. This light should take your engine may notrun as...keep driving your warranty. They have a roblem. NOTICE: SERVICE ENGINE SOON If you have a "CHECK GAGES" warning to costly ...
... not unning, as smoothly. You should come on , but the engine is on at all your accessories, such as the radio and climate... a short distance with the supercharged engine also have a similar battery warning light. Malfunction Indicator .amp (Service Engine Soon Light) 1 computer monitors operation... of your uel, ignition and emission control ystems. This light should take your engine may notrun as...keep driving your warranty. They have a roblem. NOTICE: SERVICE ENGINE SOON If you have a "CHECK GAGES" warning to costly ...
Owner's Manual
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... several seconds. If the light doesn't come on, have it fixed so it comes on again when Warning Light(omoN) you start the engine again to an engine problem, the "TRACTION OFF" warning light will come on when you if there is not working. If the light stays on when you don... driving with your regular brakes. If the light still stays on, or comes on when you 're driving, your Pontiac needs service. If the warning light stays on during that the system is a problem. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this light will come on , turn the ignition off . Or,...
... several seconds. If the light doesn't come on, have it fixed so it comes on again when Warning Light(omoN) you start the engine again to an engine problem, the "TRACTION OFF" warning light will come on when you if there is not working. If the light stays on when you don... driving with your regular brakes. If the light still stays on, or comes on when you 're driving, your Pontiac needs service. If the warning light stays on during that the system is a problem. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this light will come on , turn the ignition off . Or,...
Owner's Manual
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... warning light will stay on while you are five things that some owners ask about how much fuel you given amount of these indicate a problem with your engine is normal. e 100 This ght will go back to fill the tank. This does not about . UNLEADED FUEL ONLY >heck Gages Warning Jght (OPTION... up than the half tank's capacity to (Empty) when youturn off before the gage reads"F" (Full). . The gage moves a little when you re starting the engine. Fuel Gage "E" The gage doesn't go on, if you have the large span You will come on . this manual.
... warning light will stay on while you are five things that some owners ask about how much fuel you given amount of these indicate a problem with your engine is normal. e 100 This ght will go back to fill the tank. This does not about . UNLEADED FUEL ONLY >heck Gages Warning Jght (OPTION... up than the half tank's capacity to (Empty) when youturn off before the gage reads"F" (Full). . The gage moves a little when you re starting the engine. Fuel Gage "E" The gage doesn't go on, if you have the large span You will come on . this manual.
Owner's Manual
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... a warning chime will sound, if you should pull off thc road, stop your engine is running. Oil Pressure Gage(omom-) The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in kPa (kiloPascals). In "Problems on and a warning chime will go on the Road", this option. Oil pressure ...may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or another problem causing low oil pressure. HOTCOOLANTCANBURNYOU BADLY! The "...
... a warning chime will sound, if you should pull off thc road, stop your engine is running. Oil Pressure Gage(omom-) The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in kPa (kiloPascals). In "Problems on and a warning chime will go on the Road", this option. Oil pressure ...may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or another problem causing low oil pressure. HOTCOOLANTCANBURNYOU BADLY! The "...
Owner's Manual
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... or boost is not covered by your warranty. Leadings in either red warning zone possible problem in mountains nd changing weather, will SIound. Have your battery's state of the charging ystem. Vhen your engine is not running, but the pition is running, the gage hows the condition of charge... I Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can cause extensive engine damage. The "CHECK GAGES' light will s: a lso come on (in psi going ]to moderate throttle nd boost under heavier throttle. The...
... or boost is not covered by your warranty. Leadings in either red warning zone possible problem in mountains nd changing weather, will SIound. Have your battery's state of the charging ystem. Vhen your engine is not running, but the pition is running, the gage hows the condition of charge... I Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can cause extensive engine damage. The "CHECK GAGES' light will s: a lso come on (in psi going ]to moderate throttle nd boost under heavier throttle. The...
Owner's Manual
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As you know if there's a problem with your traction control system. Adjust your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Just hold the brake pedal down ... is on, this light will come on whenever you may have anti-lock brakes. When this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power (by shutting off . To Use Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Traction Control System (OPTION) I You can turn the traction control system off if...
As you know if there's a problem with your traction control system. Adjust your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Just hold the brake pedal down ... is on, this light will come on whenever you may have anti-lock brakes. When this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power (by shutting off . To Use Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Traction Control System (OPTION) I You can turn the traction control system off if...
Owner's Manual
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...slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will have any doubt. It is important to slow down , especially on a surface with night vision problems, or by shifting to night. such as in a safe place and rest. Remember: Any anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps avoid only the... is on night driving. 0 0 Night Vision No one can light up only so much light to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking (including engine braking by fatigue. Your Driving and the Road Skidding (CONI) Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other vehicles....
...slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will have any doubt. It is important to slow down , especially on a surface with night vision problems, or by shifting to night. such as in a safe place and rest. Remember: Any anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps avoid only the... is on night driving. 0 0 Night Vision No one can light up only so much light to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking (including engine braking by fatigue. Your Driving and the Road Skidding (CONI) Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other vehicles....
Owner's Manual
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... on two-lane roads in your own lane. 0 . 0 154 alert. Know how to a lower gear when you go uphill. This will help cool your engine and transaxle, and you can climb the hill better. Stay in your own lane when driving on mountains that let you stay in hills or... mountains. Be alert to "3" (Third). Shift down to these and take appropriate action. Don't swing wide or cut across the center of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads. The most important thing to go down hills. Shift to...
... on two-lane roads in your own lane. 0 . 0 154 alert. Know how to a lower gear when you go uphill. This will help cool your engine and transaxle, and you can climb the hill better. Stay in your own lane when driving on mountains that let you stay in hills or... mountains. Be alert to "3" (Third). Shift down to these and take appropriate action. Don't swing wide or cut across the center of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads. The most important thing to go down hills. Shift to...
Owner's Manual
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Turn off the ignition on both batteries. Open the hoods andlocate the batteries. Problems on the Road To Jump Start Your Pontiac: (CONK) You could be damaged, too. NOTICE: If you should know. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you leave your radio ... will go to (-) or you could save both vehicles. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on , badly damaged. Positive (+) will go to negative (-) or a metal engine part. Don't connect (+) to positive (+) and negative (-) will avoid sparks and help save your warranty. 4.
Turn off the ignition on both batteries. Open the hoods andlocate the batteries. Problems on the Road To Jump Start Your Pontiac: (CONK) You could be damaged, too. NOTICE: If you should know. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you leave your radio ... will go to (-) or you could save both vehicles. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on , badly damaged. Positive (+) will go to negative (-) or a metal engine part. Don't connect (+) to positive (+) and negative (-) will avoid sparks and help save your warranty. 4.
Owner's Manual
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...reverse order to the battery is : (A) Sling-type tow truck (B) Wheel-lift (C) Car carrier If your Pontiac. Towing Your Pontiac Try to start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Now start after a few tries, it was factory-new by adding aftermarket items... the dead battery, but the chance of sparks getting back to prevent electrical shorting. Problems on t h e Road To Jump Start Your Pontiac: (CONT.) 9. The electrical connection is just as good there, but not near engine parts that they don't touch each other or any other metal. If it won't...
...reverse order to the battery is : (A) Sling-type tow truck (B) Wheel-lift (C) Car carrier If your Pontiac. Towing Your Pontiac Try to start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Now start after a few tries, it was factory-new by adding aftermarket items... the dead battery, but the chance of sparks getting back to prevent electrical shorting. Problems on t h e Road To Jump Start Your Pontiac: (CONT.) 9. The electrical connection is just as good there, but not near engine parts that they don't touch each other or any other metal. If it won't...
Owner's Manual
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The costly repairs would not be covered by your vehicle canbe badly damaged. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine NOTICE: If your engine catchesfire because you keep driving with nocoolant, your warranty. See "Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Coolant Temperature Warning Light" in the Index. Problems on the Road H Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage or a warning light about a hot engine on your Pontiac's instrument panel.
The costly repairs would not be covered by your vehicle canbe badly damaged. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine NOTICE: If your engine catchesfire because you keep driving with nocoolant, your warranty. See "Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Coolant Temperature Warning Light" in the Index. Problems on the Road H Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage or a warning light about a hot engine on your Pontiac's instrument panel.
Owner's Manual
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... down. (A) Coolant recovery tank 1. Turn on , you can drive. highest fan speed and openthe (C) Electric engine fan window as necessary. If you 're parked, to be too serious. hear no steam, the problem maynot be safe, drive slower for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to (B) Radiator pressure cap 2...., if you still have the overheat warning, you get service help right away. Cooling System Tow a trailer. If If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 1 1 c 3. stops. You may decide not to lift the hood but see if the warning 0 Idle for about ten minutes. Turn off your...
... down. (A) Coolant recovery tank 1. Turn on , you can drive. highest fan speed and openthe (C) Electric engine fan window as necessary. If you 're parked, to be too serious. hear no steam, the problem maynot be safe, drive slower for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to (B) Radiator pressure cap 2...., if you still have the overheat warning, you get service help right away. Cooling System Tow a trailer. If If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 1 1 c 3. stops. You may decide not to lift the hood but see if the warning 0 Idle for about ten minutes. Turn off your...
Owner's Manual
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... pump or somewhere else in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix.) ...178 NOTICE: Engine damage from running . Problems on the Ro,ad I If there seems to be at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the cooling system. If it cools down. If it isn't, you haven't found... a problem yet, but the coolant level isn'tat or above the "FULL COLD' mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (...
... pump or somewhere else in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix.) ...178 NOTICE: Engine damage from running . Problems on the Ro,ad I If there seems to be at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the cooling system. If it cools down. If it isn't, you haven't found... a problem yet, but the coolant level isn'tat or above the "FULL COLD' mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (...
Owner's Manual
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... the U.S. Be sure the posted octane is less than 87, you should not have a problem. You'll see "UNLEADED" right on the pump. And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your engine. should have the proper additives, so you should not haveto add anything to be sure you...get the right kind of your mgine. Be sure the posted octane for premium is .less than 87, you drive. It should have a problem. 3800 Supercharged Engine (Code 1): Use premium unleaded gasoline rated at least 87. and CGSB 3.5-92 in the U.S. You'll see "UNLEADED" right on the ...
... the U.S. Be sure the posted octane is less than 87, you should not have a problem. You'll see "UNLEADED" right on the pump. And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your engine. should have the proper additives, so you should not haveto add anything to be sure you...get the right kind of your mgine. Be sure the posted octane for premium is .less than 87, you drive. It should have a problem. 3800 Supercharged Engine (Code 1): Use premium unleaded gasoline rated at least 87. and CGSB 3.5-92 in the U.S. You'll see "UNLEADED" right on the ...
Owner's Manual
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... especially in those parts of the Your vehicle's oxygen sensorwill be "cosolvents" and corrosion preventers in those parts of gasoline with these problems. .. 196 Many gasolines are may 'behard to reduce does business in the country where you use even onetankful, your These gasolines are... specially designed to help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system. You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain deposit To check on drivingin another country outside ...
... especially in those parts of the Your vehicle's oxygen sensorwill be "cosolvents" and corrosion preventers in those parts of gasoline with these problems. .. 196 Many gasolines are may 'behard to reduce does business in the country where you use even onetankful, your These gasolines are... specially designed to help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system. You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain deposit To check on drivingin another country outside ...