Owner's Manual
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.... We've also included ordering information for the hearing and speech impaired) as well as a flat tire or engine overheating. 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 your... Pontiac running properly and looking good. Part 9: Index Here's an alphabetical listing of contents, so you can bendthe manual slightlyto ...
.... We've also included ordering information for the hearing and speech impaired) as well as a flat tire or engine overheating. 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 your... Pontiac running properly and looking good. Part 9: Index Here's an alphabetical listing of contents, so you can bendthe manual slightlyto ...
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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... ...49 braking. and Starting Your Engine...48 information on starting. Features & Controls Keys ...40 Locks...41 H e r e you have problem a Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever...61 Light Controls ...62 66 Windshield Wipers...Windshield ... 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.
... ...49 braking. and Starting Your Engine...48 information on starting. Features & Controls Keys ...40 Locks...41 H e r e you have problem a Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever...61 Light Controls ...62 66 Windshield Wipers...Windshield ... 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.
Owner's Manual
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... lun). U Ijyzition Switch With the ignition key in the ignition. The the switch stays in Run position when the the engine is in theignition switch, you can operate your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but does not send electrical powerto any ... position to display someinstrument panel warning lights. But even when the engine isnot running . Follow this "breaking-in which the switch returns after youstart your electrical power accessories, and to which you can remove the key. NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in . Don't make fullthrottle ...
... lun). U Ijyzition Switch With the ignition key in the ignition. The the switch stays in Run position when the the engine is in theignition switch, you can operate your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but does not send electrical powerto any ... position to display someinstrument panel warning lights. But even when the engine isnot running . Follow this "breaking-in which the switch returns after youstart your electrical power accessories, and to which you can remove the key. NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in . Don't make fullthrottle ...
Owner's Manual
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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 can'tturn it could break the key or the ignition switch.If none of ... stuck in . Note that allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio. Using a tool to Run for normal driving. Start: Starts the engine. Whenthe engine starts, release the key. But turn thekey hard.
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 can'tturn it could break the key or the ignition switch.If none of ... stuck in . Note that allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio. Using a tool to Run for normal driving. Start: Starts the engine. Whenthe engine starts, release the key. But turn thekey hard.
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... will go down as you could be removed from the ignition unless the key release lever is used. When the engine starts, let goof the key. To Remove theKey: Turn the key to Start. Keeping your Pontiac is stopped. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the not way down for your... engine won 't start differently. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, dothe same thing, but then stops), it there ...
... will go down as you could be removed from the ignition unless the key release lever is used. When the engine starts, let goof the key. To Remove theKey: Turn the key to Start. Keeping your Pontiac is stopped. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the not way down for your... engine won 't start differently. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, dothe same thing, but then stops), it there ...
Owner's Manual
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... tells howto do it intoa normal, grounded 110volt outlet. If you could change the way the fuel injection system operates. Turn off the engine. 2. Plug it without damaging your vehicle. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. You'll get easier starting your vehicle.... To Use the Coolant Heater: 1. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly.If you drivetoo quickly through your engine's air intake and badly damage yourengine. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in the Index. I Driving ...
... tells howto do it intoa normal, grounded 110volt outlet. If you could change the way the fuel injection system operates. Turn off the engine. 2. Plug it without damaging your vehicle. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. You'll get easier starting your vehicle.... To Use the Coolant Heater: 1. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly.If you drivetoo quickly through your engine's air intake and badly damage yourengine. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in the Index. I Driving ...
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Ensure the shift lever is inthe Run position. Your Pontiac a braltehas transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your vehicle can shift fromP (Park) when the ignition key is fully in P (Park) range before ... shift leverinto the gear you can 't move easily. If you cannot shift out of P (Park). 51 It's the best positionto use when you start your engine because your regularbrakes before you wish. (Press the shift leverbutton before starting the...
Ensure the shift lever is inthe Run position. Your Pontiac a braltehas transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your vehicle can shift fromP (Park) when the ignition key is fully in P (Park) range before ... shift leverinto the gear you can 't move easily. If you cannot shift out of P (Park). 51 It's the best positionto use when you start your engine because your regularbrakes before you wish. (Press the shift leverbutton before starting the...
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.... Features & Controls leverse I f You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, :e or Snow. NOTICE: Damage to R (Reverse) onlyafter your vehicle has stopped. :ngine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't coveredby your transaxle caused by shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the wheels. o rock your vehicleis being .owed. T restart when you're...
.... Features & Controls leverse I f You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, :e or Snow. NOTICE: Damage to R (Reverse) onlyafter your vehicle has stopped. :ngine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't coveredby your transaxle caused by shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the wheels. o rock your vehicleis being .owed. T restart when you're...
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... and damage the transaxle. It can economy) than 5 miles (8 lun), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h) , or you can use your engine. Don't shiftinto 2 unless you are going slowly enough. Use your brakes or shift into P (Park) tohold your speed as possible. NOTICE: If your ...in deep snow or ;teep mountain roads, but lower fuel xonomy. Also, if you go downvery steep hills, or in position ona hill. 3.1L V6 Engine: Maximum engine speedis limited to use it on hills. NOTICE: Don't drive in2 (Second Gear) for normal kiving. 1 (Second Gear): This position gives 1 (First...
... and damage the transaxle. It can economy) than 5 miles (8 lun), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h) , or you can use your engine. Don't shiftinto 2 unless you are going slowly enough. Use your brakes or shift into P (Park) tohold your speed as possible. NOTICE: If your ...in deep snow or ;teep mountain roads, but lower fuel xonomy. Also, if you go downvery steep hills, or in position ona hill. 3.1L V6 Engine: Maximum engine speedis limited to use it on hills. NOTICE: Don't drive in2 (Second Gear) for normal kiving. 1 (Second Gear): This position gives 1 (First...
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... before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and brake pedal, and the shift to R (Reverse) only after your vehicle is moving could damage your engine. Let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. NOTICE: Shift to N (Neutral). Features & Controls 1 3 5 2 4 R There are seven differentpositions: N Neutral 1 First Gear...
... before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and brake pedal, and the shift to R (Reverse) only after your vehicle is moving could damage your engine. Let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. NOTICE: Shift to N (Neutral). Features & Controls 1 3 5 2 4 R There are seven differentpositions: N Neutral 1 First Gear...
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...mph (72 W h ) If your speeddrops below 20 mph (32 lun/h), or if the engine is normal for good performance. ,L NOTICE: If you skip mare than onegear', f when you downshift, or i youisace the engine when you downshift; While you accelerate, it is not running smoothly or for the light to...you . Ignore the shift light when you wl l have a manual transaxle, you downshift. You may haveto downshift two or more gearsto keep the engine running smoothly, youshould downshift to the next lower gear. Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If you have aSHIFT light. you can shift on . When ...
...mph (72 W h ) If your speeddrops below 20 mph (32 lun/h), or if the engine is normal for good performance. ,L NOTICE: If you skip mare than onegear', f when you downshift, or i youisace the engine when you downshift; While you accelerate, it is not running smoothly or for the light to...you . Ignore the shift light when you wl l have a manual transaxle, you downshift. You may haveto downshift two or more gearsto keep the engine running smoothly, youshould downshift to the next lower gear. Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If you have aSHIFT light. you can shift on . When ...
Owner's Manual
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...A 2. you can pull the shift leverout of P (Park). 57.1. If you have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take it with the engine running, be sure your transaxle into P (Park) properly beforeyou leave the driver's seat. This is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set before...can walk away from (Paik) If you leave After it means that theshift lever wasn't fully lockedinto P (Park). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSWE MODELS ONLY) without first pushing the button. Remove the key and take some of P (Pdrk). If you don't shift...
...A 2. you can pull the shift leverout of P (Park). 57.1. If you have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take it with the engine running, be sure your transaxle into P (Park) properly beforeyou leave the driver's seat. This is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set before...can walk away from (Paik) If you leave After it means that theshift lever wasn't fully lockedinto P (Park). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSWE MODELS ONLY) without first pushing the button. Remove the key and take some of P (Pdrk). If you don't shift...
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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 . Running Your Engine while You're Parked (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) It's better not topark with the engine f running.
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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. L v6 ENGINE) 37 vehicle needs a new odometer installed. be on the driver's put the knob to zero. L v6 ENGINE) 37 The tachometer displays the engine . . .j: ./. But if it can be set the tripodometer to...
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. be on the driver's put the knob to zero. L v6 ENGINE) 37 The tachometer displays the engine . . .j: ./. But if it can be set the tripodometer to...
Owner's Manual
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...gage pointer moves into thered uea, your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. 3 0 T COOLANT CANBURN YOU 3ADLY! :n Problems 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. See the Index under normal.... If you havebeen operating lour vehicle under - Tngine Overheating. It means :hat yourengine coolant has werheated. Low Coolant Warning Light (3.7L V6 ENGINE) If this light comeson and stays on the last page of this manual shows what to E when you turn off before the gage reads ...
...gage pointer moves into thered uea, your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. 3 0 T COOLANT CANBURN YOU 3ADLY! :n Problems 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. See the Index under normal.... If you havebeen operating lour vehicle under - Tngine Overheating. It means :hat yourengine coolant has werheated. Low Coolant Warning Light (3.7L V6 ENGINE) If this light comeson and stays on the last page of this manual shows what to E when you turn off before the gage reads ...
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Features & Controls ' ~ ~~~~ Charging System Light (2.0L L4 ENGINE) Voltmeter (3.7~ ENGINE) v6 When your engine is running, but not Run position), the ignition ison (in the the gage shows your battery's state of the charging system. Readings in DC volts. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is harder to turnoff all your battery...
Features & Controls ' ~ ~~~~ Charging System Light (2.0L L4 ENGINE) Voltmeter (3.7~ ENGINE) v6 When your engine is running, but not Run position), the ignition ison (in the the gage shows your battery's state of the charging system. Readings in DC volts. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is harder to turnoff all your battery...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle with this light on, after a 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 is working. See the Index under Manual Transaxle. If it stays on, orit comes on while... you are driving the computer is indicating you need to on , but the engine is on shift to costly repairs not covered by your vehicle in for servicesoon. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should...
... your vehicle with this light on, after a 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 is working. See the Index under Manual Transaxle. If it stays on, orit comes on while... you are driving the computer is indicating you need to on , but the engine is on shift to costly repairs not covered by your vehicle in for servicesoon. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should...
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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. oil pressure Gage (3.1L V6 ENGINE) The oil pressure gage showsthe engine 3i.l pressure in Check Gauges Light This light will come briefly when you are starting the engine. Zanadian vehiclesindicate pressure in psi (pounds per square nch) when the engine is running.
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. oil pressure Gage (3.1L V6 ENGINE) The oil pressure gage showsthe engine 3i.l pressure in Check Gauges Light This light will come briefly when you are starting the engine. Zanadian vehiclesindicate pressure in psi (pounds per square nch) when the engine is running.
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... neglected oil problemscan be low oil, or could be costly and is a level surface), and on bring the engine oilup to show you it doesn't come on with the ignition on, you may come on when you are starting and stays on but thelight ... the light doesn't comeon, have it fixed immediately. NOTICE: Damage to your engine is normal. Check your engine,or come on after you start your oil level sure (be checked. Oil Warning Light ( 2 . 0 ~ ENGINE) ~4 If you have a low engine pressure oil problem, this light willstay on for a moment.This is not receiving enough oil...
... neglected oil problemscan be low oil, or could be costly and is a level surface), and on bring the engine oilup to show you it doesn't come on with the ignition on, you may come on when you are starting and stays on but thelight ... the light doesn't comeon, have it fixed immediately. NOTICE: Damage to your engine is normal. Check your engine,or come on after you start your oil level sure (be checked. Oil Warning Light ( 2 . 0 ~ ENGINE) ~4 If you have a low engine pressure oil problem, this light willstay on for a moment.This is not receiving enough oil...