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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
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... Lighter ...74 Sunroof ...74 Instrument Panel ...78 Warning Lights, Gagesand Indicators ...82 ' . . Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning Shifting the Transaxle ...'/...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. and Starting Your Engine...48 information...
... Lighter ...74 Sunroof ...74 Instrument Panel ...78 Warning Lights, Gagesand Indicators ...82 ' . . Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning Shifting the Transaxle ...'/...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. and Starting Your Engine...48 information...
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... in thelong run if you . NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in."But it will...in Run position when the the engine is in "guideline every time you can use Run to display someinstrument panel warning lights. Don't make fullthrottle starts. Avoid makinghard stops for the first 500 miles (804 lun). Run: An c c... which you can remove the key. Follow this "breaking-in the ignition. Lock The only positionin which you get new brake linings. Features & Controls Off: Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never tryto pushstart your steering wheel, ...
... in thelong run if you . NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in."But it will...in Run position when the the engine is in "guideline every time you can use Run to display someinstrument panel warning lights. Don't make fullthrottle starts. Avoid makinghard stops for the first 500 miles (804 lun). Run: An c c... which you can remove the key. Follow this "breaking-in the ignition. Lock The only positionin which you get new brake linings. Features & Controls Off: Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never tryto pushstart your steering wheel, ...
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...the :lease button in as you can cause your rear brakes to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. 1. Hold the brake pedal down . To Set the Parking Brake: Hold the brake pedal downand pull up until you movethe braltr ver allthe way... You may have to overheat. o Release theParking Brake: :old the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. Features & Controls Shifing Into P (Park) (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MODELS ONLY) UI I \\\\\\ \ Parking Brake The parkiQg brake lever is on, thebrake system warning light will come on. NOTICE: Driving with the parking...
...the :lease button in as you can cause your rear brakes to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. 1. Hold the brake pedal down . To Set the Parking Brake: Hold the brake pedal downand pull up until you movethe braltr ver allthe way... You may have to overheat. o Release theParking Brake: :old the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. Features & Controls Shifing Into P (Park) (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MODELS ONLY) UI I \\\\\\ \ Parking Brake The parkiQg brake lever is on, thebrake system warning light will come on. NOTICE: Driving with the parking...
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... all way toward you have fog lights, exterior lights willgo out and the fog lights will come When you turn on new vehicles soldin Canada. When you turn off on . you To idle your vehicle the DRL off until you release the parking brake. lights will come indaylight on) when: ...The ignition is released. This light means only the DRL are on, a blue light onthe instrument panelalso will be on . Headlight High-LowBeam Changer To changethe headlights from ...
... all way toward you have fog lights, exterior lights willgo out and the fog lights will come When you turn on new vehicles soldin Canada. When you turn off on . you To idle your vehicle the DRL off until you release the parking brake. lights will come indaylight on) when: ...The ignition is released. This light means only the DRL are on, a blue light onthe instrument panelalso will be on . Headlight High-LowBeam Changer To changethe headlights from ...
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... lessthan half a second and then release it. When going up to the higher speed. 2. Many drivers find this to keep your speed down Step lightly on steep hills. When take your footoff cruise control: you want , thenrelease it. Each time you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,...or the to ON RESUME/ACCEL. To increase your speed very small in amounts, move the switch to your speed. course, Of applying the brake or clutch pedal takes you have a manual transaxle;OR Move the cruise switch toOFF. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator ...
... lessthan half a second and then release it. When going up to the higher speed. 2. Many drivers find this to keep your speed down Step lightly on steep hills. When take your footoff cruise control: you want , thenrelease it. Each time you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,...or the to ON RESUME/ACCEL. To increase your speed very small in amounts, move the switch to your speed. course, Of applying the brake or clutch pedal takes you have a manual transaxle;OR Move the cruise switch toOFF. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator ...
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...'ll know how fast you know at a glance how your an 7 Audio System . Climate Controls 12.Audio System 1 .Ashtray 3 14. Parking Brake Lever 1 .Gearshift Lever 5 1 .Lighter 6 1 .Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 7 18. Light Controls 2 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever . 1. Center Vent 9 Side Vents . Ignition Switch going, how much fuel you're using, and many...
...'ll know how fast you know at a glance how your an 7 Audio System . Climate Controls 12.Audio System 1 .Ashtray 3 14. Parking Brake Lever 1 .Gearshift Lever 5 1 .Lighter 6 1 .Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 7 18. Light Controls 2 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever . 1. Center Vent 9 Side Vents . Ignition Switch going, how much fuel you're using, and many...
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... may have a loose generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. For good braking, though, you are on the vehicle. Driving while light is01 this could bea brake problem. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is harder to the floor. Features & Controls ' ~ ~~~~ Charging System Light (2.0L L4 ENGINE) Voltmeter (3.7~ ENGINE) v6 When your engine is running...
... may have a loose generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. For good braking, though, you are on the vehicle. Driving while light is01 this could bea brake problem. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is harder to the floor. Features & Controls ' ~ ~~~~ Charging System Light (2.0L L4 ENGINE) Voltmeter (3.7~ ENGINE) v6 When your engine is running...
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... againto reset the after your parking brake, and it will brake doesn't release fully. If ignition The brake system warning light will come on when you set your parking brake is a problem. Then If start your engineand it stay onif your Pontiac needs service. stop assoon as possible. If the light is you don't have the on...
... againto reset the after your parking brake, and it will brake doesn't release fully. If ignition The brake system warning light will come on when you set your parking brake is a problem. Then If start your engineand it stay onif your Pontiac needs service. stop assoon as possible. If the light is you don't have the on...
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... testing itself. rather than any driver could. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) That means better braking longer and Your Pontiac has an advanced brake life. electronic braking system will still have timeto cool between hard stops. See Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light in front of eliminate a lot unnecessary braking. Suddenly an animal jumps out in the Index. You...
... testing itself. rather than any driver could. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) That means better braking longer and Your Pontiac has an advanced brake life. electronic braking system will still have timeto cool between hard stops. See Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light in front of eliminate a lot unnecessary braking. Suddenly an animal jumps out in the Index. You...
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...lane roads. In thesteering or cornering slid, too much throttle causes the driving wheelsto spin. And in your inside mirror, activate your Pontiac'sthree control systems.In slowing downor startingto turn . If you 'll want to slow downand adjust your right escape route or area ... aren't Loss o Control f rolling. most skidsby taking reasonable care Reconsider before moving skids are always possible. Even though the The brake lights are not flashing, it really is important to slow downon slippery surfaces because stoppingdistance will be farther to Skidding away from you than ...
...lane roads. In thesteering or cornering slid, too much throttle causes the driving wheelsto spin. And in your inside mirror, activate your Pontiac'sthree control systems.In slowing downor startingto turn . If you 'll want to slow downand adjust your right escape route or area ... aren't Loss o Control f rolling. most skidsby taking reasonable care Reconsider before moving skids are always possible. Even though the The brake lights are not flashing, it really is important to slow downon slippery surfaces because stoppingdistance will be farther to Skidding away from you than ...
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... alcohol or drugs, with misaimed speed roads. eyes will have any doubt. You can be impaired-by reduce the glare from headlights approaching lights. or two, or even several seconds, for animals. When need to slow downand keep more dangerous than What you do in at much... lowergear). Night drivingis more (as well, you spend the day in a safe placeand rest. night. Remember: Any anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. Your problems, or by shifting to be temporarily blinded by you may your night vision. Driving at night. Any sudden changes...
... alcohol or drugs, with misaimed speed roads. eyes will have any doubt. You can be impaired-by reduce the glare from headlights approaching lights. or two, or even several seconds, for animals. When need to slow downand keep more dangerous than What you do in at much... lowergear). Night drivingis more (as well, you spend the day in a safe placeand rest. night. Remember: Any anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. Your problems, or by shifting to be temporarily blinded by you may your night vision. Driving at night. Any sudden changes...
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... before you 're going enough. And be hydroplaning. Allow yourself more visible others. But it is standing on your low-beam headlights not just your brakes. It can cause problems, too. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on the road. hit This can build up under your view restricted road by.... The best advice is to slow down , allow some car washes can happen if a lot of water is raining. The water may affect your parking lights to if avoid puddles. Your Driving and the Road Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is wet enough and you them.
... before you 're going enough. And be hydroplaning. Allow yourself more visible others. But it is standing on your low-beam headlights not just your brakes. It can cause problems, too. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on the road. hit This can build up under your view restricted road by.... The best advice is to slow down , allow some car washes can happen if a lot of water is raining. The water may affect your parking lights to if avoid puddles. Your Driving and the Road Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is wet enough and you them.
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... add fluid when your linings Brakes When your brake fluid fallsa low to Add When you should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work at all. If you get new brake linings. What to level, your brake warning light will come on the brake hydraulic system. Also, water ...forexpansion, which could damage the tankif it . Service NOTICE: Appearance Care are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might godown. See Brake System Warning Light in , the fluid level goes backup. Fill your washer system and paint. When new liningsare put in...
... add fluid when your linings Brakes When your brake fluid fallsa low to Add When you should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work at all. If you get new brake linings. What to level, your brake warning light will come on the brake hydraulic system. Also, water ...forexpansion, which could damage the tankif it . Service NOTICE: Appearance Care are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might godown. See Brake System Warning Light in , the fluid level goes backup. Fill your washer system and paint. When new liningsare put in...
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... indicators, but if you do, washit off immediately. If you are first appliedor lightly Your Pontiac has front disc brakes and applied. This does mean something moderate brake stops about every 1,000 not rear drum brakes. Don't let someone put the in the Index. SeeAppearance Care in wrong kindof fluid. you drive in that way...
... indicators, but if you do, washit off immediately. If you are first appliedor lightly Your Pontiac has front disc brakes and applied. This does mean something moderate brake stops about every 1,000 not rear drum brakes. Don't let someone put the in the Index. SeeAppearance Care in wrong kindof fluid. you drive in that way...
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... Gages; Audible Warning System; Rear Window Defogger; A/C; Power Locks; Audible Warning System; Warning Indicator; Glove Light Box Stop Lights; BrakeTransaxle Shift Interlock; Torque Converter Clutch; Hazard Flashers ECM Injectors Multi-Port Fuel Injection Heat; Service & ...Fuel Pump Door Locks; Rear Compartment Courtesy Light; RearDefogger (Breaker) Radio & Cruise Power Feed Instrument Panel Lights Power Window (Breaker) Courtesy Lights;Horn; Daytime Running Lights(Canada);Anti-Lock Brake System Parking, Side Marker, License Plate Lights Radio Memory, Digital Clock Turn Signal ...
... Gages; Audible Warning System; Rear Window Defogger; A/C; Power Locks; Audible Warning System; Warning Indicator; Glove Light Box Stop Lights; BrakeTransaxle Shift Interlock; Torque Converter Clutch; Hazard Flashers ECM Injectors Multi-Port Fuel Injection Heat; Service & ...Fuel Pump Door Locks; Rear Compartment Courtesy Light; RearDefogger (Breaker) Radio & Cruise Power Feed Instrument Panel Lights Power Window (Breaker) Courtesy Lights;Horn; Daytime Running Lights(Canada);Anti-Lock Brake System Parking, Side Marker, License Plate Lights Radio Memory, Digital Clock Turn Signal ...
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INSIDE LIGHTS BULB Ashtray ...194 Courtesy Lights ...168 Dome Light ...562 Heater & A/C Control ...194 High-Beam Indicator ...194 Indicator Lights Brake, Oil, Turn Signals ...194 Charge, Check Engine, Fasten Safety Belts...168 Glove Box ...194 Map Lights (convertible) ...212
INSIDE LIGHTS BULB Ashtray ...194 Courtesy Lights ...168 Dome Light ...562 Heater & A/C Control ...194 High-Beam Indicator ...194 Indicator Lights Brake, Oil, Turn Signals ...194 Charge, Check Engine, Fasten Safety Belts...168 Glove Box ...194 Map Lights (convertible) ...212
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... which need to be wrong with the on or flashes, something may be wrong withthe anti-lock brake Warning Light in the Index. Check parking brake adjustment. SeeBrake SystemWarning Light in theIndex. You may need to have your anti-lock brake system warning light stays comes on brake system. system. INSPECTION OR SERVICE WHAT SHOULD BE DONE...
... which need to be wrong with the on or flashes, something may be wrong withthe anti-lock brake Warning Light in the Index. Check parking brake adjustment. SeeBrake SystemWarning Light in theIndex. You may need to have your anti-lock brake system warning light stays comes on brake system. system. INSPECTION OR SERVICE WHAT SHOULD BE DONE...
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...Monoxide in Gasoline...149 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning...184 Antenna ...99 Antifreeze...83. 164. 190. 191.212 Anti-Lock Brake System ...105 Warning Light...85 Appearance Care...180 Ashtrays & Lighter...74 Audio Systems...94 AM/FM Stereo Radio ...95 Care of Audio ... 212 Master Cylinder...168 Parking ...56 Pedal Travel...169 Replacing Parts ...170 Warning Light...84 Wear Indicators-Front Brakes ...169 Brake System Warning Light ...84 Brake-Transaxle ShiftInterlock ...51 Braking ...104 Braking in Emergencies ...106 Braking Technique ...104 "Break.In, New Vehicle...46 Buckling Up (see Safety Belts...
...Monoxide in Gasoline...149 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning...184 Antenna ...99 Antifreeze...83. 164. 190. 191.212 Anti-Lock Brake System ...105 Warning Light...85 Appearance Care...180 Ashtrays & Lighter...74 Audio Systems...94 AM/FM Stereo Radio ...95 Care of Audio ... 212 Master Cylinder...168 Parking ...56 Pedal Travel...169 Replacing Parts ...170 Warning Light...84 Wear Indicators-Front Brakes ...169 Brake System Warning Light ...84 Brake-Transaxle ShiftInterlock ...51 Braking ...104 Braking in Emergencies ...106 Braking Technique ...104 "Break.In, New Vehicle...46 Buckling Up (see Safety Belts...
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Index "Check Oil" Light ...88 Checking Brake Fluid ...168 Engine Coolant...132. 165. 166 Engine ...Wheels ...184 Antenna ...99 Cassette Player and Tapes ...98 Compact Discs...99 Fabric...181 Glass ...183 Inside of Your Pontiac ...181 Instrument Panel ...183 Outside of a Vehicle...104 Convex Mirror.Outside ...71 164 Coolant ...Adding ...130, 132...91 90. 91, 93 Ventilation ...Compact Disc Player (seeAudio Systems ) Compact Spare Tire ...144,176 Control of Your Pontiac ...183 Safety Belts ...183 Special Problems ...182 Underbody Maintenance ...185 Vinyl ...182 Warnings ...181. 182. 183. 184...
Index "Check Oil" Light ...88 Checking Brake Fluid ...168 Engine Coolant...132. 165. 166 Engine ...Wheels ...184 Antenna ...99 Cassette Player and Tapes ...98 Compact Discs...99 Fabric...181 Glass ...183 Inside of Your Pontiac ...181 Instrument Panel ...183 Outside of a Vehicle...104 Convex Mirror.Outside ...71 164 Coolant ...Adding ...130, 132...91 90. 91, 93 Ventilation ...Compact Disc Player (seeAudio Systems ) Compact Spare Tire ...144,176 Control of Your Pontiac ...183 Safety Belts ...183 Special Problems ...182 Underbody Maintenance ...185 Vinyl ...182 Warnings ...181. 182. 183. 184...