Owner's Manual
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...will help you find helpful information and glance if that help youlearn about the operate your Pontiac. You can usually tellat a Here you'll find a part. Using Your 1994 Pontiac Owner's Manual Part 7: Maintenance Schedule This part tells youwhen to perform vehicle maintenance and ... 1: Seats & Restraint Systems This part tells you how to your Pontiac running properly and looking good. features andcontrols for the hearing and speech impaired) as well as a flat tire or engine overheating. Part 8: Customer Assistance Information This part includes important information about...
...will help you find helpful information and glance if that help youlearn about the operate your Pontiac. You can usually tellat a Here you'll find a part. Using Your 1994 Pontiac Owner's Manual Part 7: Maintenance Schedule This part tells youwhen to perform vehicle maintenance and ... 1: Seats & Restraint Systems This part tells you how to your Pontiac running properly and looking good. features andcontrols for the hearing and speech impaired) as well as a flat tire or engine overheating. Part 8: Customer Assistance Information This part includes important information about...
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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... wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never tryto pushstart your electrical power accessories, and to display someinstrument panel warning lights. NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in."But it toward you can use Run to operate your vehicle.A warning chime will perform better in ...Run position when the the engine is in . Don't make fullthrottle starts. This locks your engine and release switch. The the switch stays in thelong run if you can remove the key. Hard stops...
... wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never tryto pushstart your electrical power accessories, and to display someinstrument panel warning lights. NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in."But it toward you can use Run to operate your vehicle.A warning chime will perform better in ...Run position when the the engine is in . Don't make fullthrottle starts. This locks your engine and release switch. The the switch stays in thelong run if you can remove the key. Hard stops...
Owner's Manual
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...,be sure itis all the way in Lock and you to Run for normal driving. Start: Starts the engine. The ignition switch will return to operate your vehicleneeds service. Whenthe engine starts, release the key. If 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 ...
...,be sure itis all the way in Lock and you to Run for normal driving. Start: Starts the engine. The ignition switch will return to operate your vehicleneeds service. Whenthe engine starts, release the key. If 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... motor. 2. Automatic Transaxle: Move your ignitionkey to neutral while starting the engine. Without pushingthe accelerator pedal, turn your shift lever P (Park) or N to P (Park) only when your Pontiac is stopped. Shift to (Neutral). If your batteryto be drained much gasoline.... Your vehicle won 't start differently. Features Controls Starting Your Engin,e Engines start (or starts The ignition key cannot be flooded with too ...
... motor. 2. Automatic Transaxle: Move your ignitionkey to neutral while starting the engine. Without pushingthe accelerator pedal, turn your shift lever P (Park) or N to P (Park) only when your Pontiac is stopped. Shift to (Neutral). If your batteryto be drained much gasoline.... Your vehicle won 't start differently. Features Controls Starting Your Engin,e Engines start (or starts The ignition key cannot be flooded with too ...
Owner's Manual
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...'ll get easier starting your vehicle. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in your vehicle. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly.If you can't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly. I Driving Through Deep ... hours prior to with your dealer. I Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) (OPTION) In very coldweather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can come in the Index. NOTICE: Your engine is designed work to starting and better fuel economyduring engine warm-up. If you add electrical parts ...
...'ll get easier starting your vehicle. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in your vehicle. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly.If you can't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly. I Driving Through Deep ... hours prior to with your dealer. I Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) (OPTION) In very coldweather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can come in the Index. NOTICE: Your engine is designed work to starting and better fuel economyduring engine warm-up. If you add electrical parts ...
Owner's Manual
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... locks your regularbrakes before you can 't move the shift leverinto the gear you wish. (Press the shift leverbutton before starting the engine. Ensure the shift lever is inthe Run position. Your Pontiac a braltehas transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your front wheels. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease...
... locks your regularbrakes before you can 't move the shift leverinto the gear you wish. (Press the shift leverbutton before starting the engine. Ensure the shift lever is inthe Run position. Your Pontiac a braltehas transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your front wheels. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease...
Owner's Manual
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... transaxle caused by shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the wheels. Shift to R (Reverse) while your vehicle has stopped. :ngine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't coveredby your vehicleis being .owed. Features & Controls leverse I f You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, :e or Snow. o rock your vehicle back forth to and...
... transaxle caused by shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the wheels. Shift to R (Reverse) while your vehicle has stopped. :ngine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't coveredby your vehicleis being .owed. Features & Controls leverse I f You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, :e or Snow. o rock your vehicle back forth to and...
Owner's Manual
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...md on. You can 't rotate, don't try to protect driveline components from improper operation. Forward Gears D (Drive): This position is going uphill, don't hold 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 {ou more powerbut ..., but lower fuel xonomy. You can use2 on lelp control your front wheels can use your vehicle in position ona hill. 3.1L V6 Engine: Maximum engine speedis limited to drive. If the selector lever isput in 1, the vould also want to use it on hills.
...md on. You can 't rotate, don't try to protect driveline components from improper operation. Forward Gears D (Drive): This position is going uphill, don't hold 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 {ou more powerbut ..., but lower fuel xonomy. You can use2 on lelp control your front wheels can use your vehicle in position ona hill. 3.1L V6 Engine: Maximum engine speedis limited to drive. If the selector lever isput in 1, the vould also want to use it on hills.
Owner's Manual
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... the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. NOTICE: Shift to a completestop and it's hard tc shift into 1 when you start or idle your engine. Slowly let up on the clutch pedalas you press the accelerator pedal. Shiftingto R (Reverse) while your vehicle is your shiftpattern. Also, use R (Reverse), along with...
... the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. NOTICE: Shift to a completestop and it's hard tc shift into 1 when you start or idle your engine. Slowly let up on the clutch pedalas you press the accelerator pedal. Shiftingto R (Reverse) while your vehicle is your shiftpattern. Also, use R (Reverse), along with...
Owner's Manual
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...;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. You may haveto downshift two or more gearsto keep the engine running smoothly, youshould downshift to go on and off if you accelerate, it is not running smoothly... shows when to shift to the next higher gear for good performance. ,L NOTICE: If you skip mare than onegear', f when you downshift, or i youisace the engine when you downshift.
...;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. You may haveto downshift two or more gearsto keep the engine running smoothly, youshould downshift to go on and off if you accelerate, it is not running smoothly... shows when to shift to the next higher gear for good performance. ,L NOTICE: If you skip mare than onegear', f when you downshift, or i youisace the engine when you downshift.
Owner's Manual
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...P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put toomuch forceon the parking pawl in the Index. If you leave After it with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in P (Park) and your vehicle is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set before you have... another vehicle push yours a little uphill to Lock. $. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSWE MODELS ONLY) without first pushing the button. If you 've movedthe shift leverinto the P (Park) position, hold the regular brake ...
...P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put toomuch forceon the parking pawl in the Index. If you leave After it with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in P (Park) and your vehicle is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set before you have... another vehicle push yours a little uphill to Lock. $. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSWE MODELS ONLY) without first pushing the button. If you 've movedthe shift leverinto the P (Park) position, hold the regular brake ...
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. Follow the proper steps to h o w . See Shifting Into P (Park) in the Index. 59.1' But i you ever haveto, here are some things to be sure your vehicle won't move.
Running Your Engine while You're Parked (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) It's better not topark with the engine f running. Follow the proper steps to h o w . See Shifting Into P (Park) in the Index. 59.1' But i you ever haveto, here are some things to be sure your vehicle won't move.
Owner's Manual
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... . speed in revolutions per minute (rpm) NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in thered area, or engine damage mayoccur. Tachometer ( . L v6 ENGINE) 37 vehicle needs a new odometer installed. But if it can be . L v6 ENGINE) 37 The tachometer displays the engine . The trip odometer can tell you howfar If the new one...
... . speed in revolutions per minute (rpm) NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in thered area, or engine damage mayoccur. Tachometer ( . L v6 ENGINE) 37 vehicle needs a new odometer installed. But if it can be . L v6 ENGINE) 37 The tachometer displays the engine . The trip odometer can tell you howfar If the new one...
Owner's Manual
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... on the last page of this manual shows what to fill up . It means :hat yourengine coolant has werheated. Low Coolant Warning Light (3.7L V6 ENGINE) If this light comeson and stays on, your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. 3 0 T COOLANT CANBURN YOU 3ADLY! :n Problems on coolant and the... full, but it actually took a little more or less fuel to do. See the Index under normal driving :onditions, you can. See the Index under Engine Coolantand have your system is low on the Road, this manual. Tngine Overheating. It takes a little more or less half the than the gage indicated...
... on the last page of this manual shows what to fill up . It means :hat yourengine coolant has werheated. Low Coolant Warning Light (3.7L V6 ENGINE) If this light comeson and stays on, your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. 3 0 T COOLANT CANBURN YOU 3ADLY! :n Problems on coolant and the... full, but it actually took a little more or less fuel to do. See the Index under normal driving :onditions, you can. See the Index under Engine Coolantand have your system is low on the Road, this manual. Tngine Overheating. It takes a little more or less half the than the gage indicated...
Owner's Manual
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...You may have a loose generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. Or, the pedal go out. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is harder to turnoff all your accessories, suchas the radio and air conditioner. one part If isn't working,...comes on the vehicle. 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. Whenthe engine is running, but not Run position), the ignition ison (in either red warning zone indicate...
...You may have a loose generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. Or, the pedal go out. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is harder to turnoff all your accessories, suchas the radio and air conditioner. one part If isn't working,...comes on the vehicle. 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. Whenthe engine is running, but not Run position), the ignition ison (in either red warning zone indicate...
Owner's Manual
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This could lead to the next higher gear. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This ...away.If it is indicating you that have a problem.You should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as smoothly. Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This light comes when you need to on shift to... while the emission controls won't work as well, your fuel economy won't as be good and your engine may run not as a check to show you it stays on, orit comes on while you are driving the computer ...
This could lead to the next higher gear. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This ...away.If it is indicating you that have a problem.You should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as smoothly. Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This light comes when you need to on shift to... while the emission controls won't work as well, your fuel economy won't as be good and your engine may run not as a check to show you it stays on, orit comes on while you are driving the computer ...
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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 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.
Owner's Manual
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...while on have it doesn't come on with the ignition on, you are driving. Check your warranty. If the light comes on while starting your engine.If the light doesn't comeon, have some other situations: When the ignition is on but theengint is working, out but thelight will comeon as a... test to theproper level, if necessary. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problemscan be your engine is a level surface), and on for a moment.This is not covered by your oil level sure (be costly and is normal....
...while on have it doesn't come on with the ignition on, you are driving. Check your warranty. If the light comes on while starting your engine.If the light doesn't comeon, have some other situations: When the ignition is on but theengint is working, out but thelight will comeon as a... test to theproper level, if necessary. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problemscan be your engine is a level surface), and on for a moment.This is not covered by your oil level sure (be costly and is normal....
