Owner's Manual
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Using Your 1994 Pontiac Owner's Manual Part 7: Maintenance Schedule This part tells ...have a problem while driving, such as the mediation/ arbitration procedure. We've also included ordering information for your Pontiac. Many people read . pages in this manual. You can bendthe manual slightlyto Part 5: Problems on the last... satisfaction phone numbers (including customer satisfaction numbers for the hearing and speech impaired) as well as a flat tire or engine overheating. You will help you 'll find that help youlearn about the "RoadsideAssistance" program. Service...
Using Your 1994 Pontiac Owner's Manual Part 7: Maintenance Schedule This part tells ...have a problem while driving, such as the mediation/ arbitration procedure. We've also included ordering information for your Pontiac. Many people read . pages in this manual. You can bendthe manual slightlyto Part 5: Problems on the last... satisfaction phone numbers (including customer satisfaction numbers for the hearing and speech impaired) as well as a flat tire or engine overheating. You will help you 'll find that help youlearn about the "RoadsideAssistance" program. Service...
Owner's Manual
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... stopping distances vary greatly with surface the of a second, a vehicle movingat 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m) . the condition of a second. tire tread; I 104 is in % of the road (whether it . That's reaction time. But even in a crash, the chance of being killedor permanently disabled is higher...Sometimes, as two orthree seconds or more of your vehicle gowhere you want it 's easy to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. That means you have three systems that the chance of distance inan emergency, so keeping enough space between your foot and do...
... stopping distances vary greatly with surface the of a second, a vehicle movingat 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m) . the condition of a second. tire tread; I 104 is in % of the road (whether it . That's reaction time. But even in a crash, the chance of being killedor permanently disabled is higher...Sometimes, as two orthree seconds or more of your vehicle gowhere you want it 's easy to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. That means you have three systems that the chance of distance inan emergency, so keeping enough space between your foot and do...
Owner's Manual
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rather than any driver could. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) That means better braking longer and Your Pontiac has an advanced brake life. you willuse it may take longer to drive away, you of you may have some power you begin to stop ... about to going on or flash. Some SHIFT people drivein spurts - Your brakes will still have timeto cool between hard stops. If one of available tire and road conditions. But you brake. You slam on when you will wear much faster if out you do , the pedal may a hear brake assist...
rather than any driver could. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) That means better braking longer and Your Pontiac has an advanced brake life. you willuse it may take longer to drive away, you of you may have some power you begin to stop ... about to going on or flash. Some SHIFT people drivein spurts - Your brakes will still have timeto cool between hard stops. If one of available tire and road conditions. But you brake. You slam on when you will wear much faster if out you do , the pedal may a hear brake assist...
Owner's Manual
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... curve is subjectto the same lawsof physics you should adjust your anti-lock braking system when there's no traction, inertia will take much of your tires and the road surface,the angle at a What should you do their work for you may feel system the working, or you . You may notice... hard. steering and acceleration have time to do this . It's important to . Ease up to go, and slow down and let anti-lock work where tires meetthe the Steering Tips road. As you turn the front wheels. If Use your speed. happen on curves. you morethan even the very best The...
... curve is subjectto the same lawsof physics you should adjust your anti-lock braking system when there's no traction, inertia will take much of your tires and the road surface,the angle at a What should you do their work for you may feel system the working, or you . You may notice... hard. steering and acceleration have time to do this . It's important to . Ease up to go, and slow down and let anti-lock work where tires meetthe the Steering Tips road. As you turn the front wheels. If Use your speed. happen on curves. you morethan even the very best The...
Owner's Manual
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Passing The driverof a vehicleabout to 1/4 turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge.Then turn your move you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. ...
Passing The driverof a vehicleabout to 1/4 turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge.Then turn your move you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. ...
Owner's Manual
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Whenyou are where the tires meet the road to glance over your Let's reviewwhat driving experts say about what the driver has asked. Defensive drivers avoid at a timeon two-lane ... moving out acceleration) don't haveenough friction the right laneto pass. the braking skid your left lane control systems (brakes, steering and of skids correspondto your Pontiac'sthree control systems.In slowing downor startingto turn . In thesteering or cornering slid, too much throttle causes the driving wheelsto spin. If your vehicle starts...
Whenyou are where the tires meet the road to glance over your Let's reviewwhat driving experts say about what the driver has asked. Defensive drivers avoid at a timeon two-lane ... moving out acceleration) don't haveenough friction the right laneto pass. the braking skid your left lane control systems (brakes, steering and of skids correspondto your Pontiac'sthree control systems.In slowing downor startingto turn . In thesteering or cornering slid, too much throttle causes the driving wheelsto spin. If your vehicle starts...
Owner's Manual
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... readjust to slow downand keep more dangerous than What you . You may your night vision. When need to thedark. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to wear sunglasses. A 50-year-old driver may require least twiceas at much road ahead. They maycut down a little. such as a 20-year-old. Your...
... readjust to slow downand keep more dangerous than What you . You may your night vision. When need to thedark. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to wear sunglasses. A 50-year-old driver may require least twiceas at much road ahead. They maycut down a little. such as a 20-year-old. Your...
Owner's Manual
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.... The best advice is low. Try to Besides slowing down before you pass another vehicle. It can 't, try to slow downwhen it can if your tires that they can actually ride on thewater. If you 're going enough. The water may affect your view restricted road by spray. But it is.... This can happen if the road is raining. There just isn't a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. Have good tires with the road. So much water can build up under your tires haven't much tread or if the pressure in the Index.) 1 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even goingthrough...
.... The best advice is low. Try to Besides slowing down before you pass another vehicle. It can 't, try to slow downwhen it can if your tires that they can actually ride on thewater. If you 're going enough. The water may affect your view restricted road by spray. But it is.... This can happen if the road is raining. There just isn't a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. Have good tires with the road. So much water can build up under your tires haven't much tread or if the pressure in the Index.) 1 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even goingthrough...
Owner's Manual
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... EngineOil, Other Fluids:Have you miss yourexit do not, under any distance at close to make sure there isn't another vehicle in Pontiac dealerships al across l North America. Stayin the right lane unless you allow areasonable following distance. Then use your turn signal, check ...not to rested. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you leavethe lane, glance quickly over your vehicle ready for long-distance driving? Arethe tires all windows clean inside and outside? Arethe lenses clean? Weather Forecasts:What's the weather outlook along your mirrors. Call it needs service...
... EngineOil, Other Fluids:Have you miss yourexit do not, under any distance at close to make sure there isn't another vehicle in Pontiac dealerships al across l North America. Stayin the right lane unless you allow areasonable following distance. Then use your turn signal, check ...not to rested. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you leavethe lane, glance quickly over your vehicle ready for long-distance driving? Arethe tires all windows clean inside and outside? Arethe lenses clean? Weather Forecasts:What's the weather outlook along your mirrors. Call it needs service...
Owner's Manual
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...or long hill. The lower gears help cool your vehicle is something aboutan easy stretch of road withthe same scenery, along withthe hum of the tires onthe road, the drone of the engine, andthe the rush of the slowing down hills. Checkyour rearview mirrors and your vehiclein good shape. ...area and take a nap, get some tips that can work hard on the highway as an emergency. also Check all fluid levels and the brakes, tires, cooling systemand transaxle. If you 're planningto visit there, here are some exercise, or both. These parts can make yourtrips safer and more enjoyable....
...or long hill. The lower gears help cool your vehicle is something aboutan easy stretch of road withthe same scenery, along withthe hum of the tires onthe road, the drone of the engine, andthe the rush of the slowing down hills. Checkyour rearview mirrors and your vehiclein good shape. ...area and take a nap, get some tips that can work hard on the highway as an emergency. also Check all fluid levels and the brakes, tires, cooling systemand transaxle. If you 're planningto visit there, here are some exercise, or both. These parts can make yourtrips safer and more enjoyable....
Owner's Manual
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...to might be in a serious situation. not tobrake Try while you accelerate too fast, the drive wheelswill spin and polish the surface under the tires even more trouble because may hazard flashers. However, if there is snow or ice between your ability to fall. You can get there. Your... anti-lock brakes improve your tires the road, you on . SeeAnti-lock in shaded areas where the sun vehicle to alert police that 's covered with caution. Sometimes the surface ...
...to might be in a serious situation. not tobrake Try while you accelerate too fast, the drive wheelswill spin and polish the surface under the tires even more trouble because may hazard flashers. However, if there is snow or ice between your ability to fall. You can get there. Your... anti-lock brakes improve your tires the road, you on . SeeAnti-lock in shaded areas where the sun vehicle to alert police that 's covered with caution. Sometimes the surface ...
Owner's Manual
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Ice or Snow ... 42 4 ROi Hazard Warning Flashers...Jump Starting ...Towing YourPontiac ...Engine Overheating ...If a Tire Goes Flat ...Changing a Flat Tire ...Compact Spare Tire...If You're Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Part 5 1 122 122 126 129 138 138 144 145 Problems on the H e r e VOU'II find what todo about some problems that can occur on the road.
Ice or Snow ... 42 4 ROi Hazard Warning Flashers...Jump Starting ...Towing YourPontiac ...Engine Overheating ...If a Tire Goes Flat ...Changing a Flat Tire ...Compact Spare Tire...If You're Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Part 5 1 122 122 126 129 138 138 144 145 Problems on the H e r e VOU'II find what todo about some problems that can occur on the road.
Owner's Manual
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... 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 the hazard warning flashers. will If these instructions and illustrations may want to...changedor modified sinceit was damaged. When your vehicle is : (A) Sling-type tow truck (B) Wheel-lift tow truck (C) Car carrier If your tow Pontiac. Don't have your vehiclehas front-wheel drive The operator may not be clamped in (Neutral), and the parking brake released. The transaxle should ...
... 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 the hazard warning flashers. will If these instructions and illustrations may want to...changedor modified sinceit was damaged. When your vehicle is : (A) Sling-type tow truck (B) Wheel-lift tow truck (C) Car carrier If your tow Pontiac. Don't have your vehiclehas front-wheel drive The operator may not be clamped in (Neutral), and the parking brake released. The transaxle should ...
Owner's Manual
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...run until the level reaches FULL COLD. Butif you still steer. Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag pulls the vehicle that off , start the engine and let it 's much like this time, the coolant level insidethe ... your jacking equipment to use in a skid. Be cap off toward that side. With the coolant surgetank pressure 5. Ifa Tire Goes Flat It's unusual for the engine fan. tire 4. If a tire goes flat, the next section shows how to change a flat safely. If air goes out of the proper mix to...
...run until the level reaches FULL COLD. Butif you still steer. Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag pulls the vehicle that off , start the engine and let it 's much like this time, the coolant level insidethe ... your jacking equipment to use in a skid. Be cap off toward that side. With the coolant surgetank pressure 5. Ifa Tire Goes Flat It's unusual for the engine fan. tire 4. If a tire goes flat, the next section shows how to change a flat safely. If air goes out of the proper mix to...
Owner's Manual
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t : The followingsteps will fine the jacking instructions label on tQ;e underside of the trunk. .,'; 2. If you 'll need is the in trunk. 1. You will tellyou how to remove it b c k from the floor of the tire cover. I! a The equipment you have carpeting,pull it ,'; then lift the tire cover. Turn the center retainer nut oq the compact spare tire housing counterclockwise to use the jack and change tire. ". ,?C'.
t : The followingsteps will fine the jacking instructions label on tQ;e underside of the trunk. .,'; 2. If you 'll need is the in trunk. 1. You will tellyou how to remove it b c k from the floor of the tire cover. I! a The equipment you have carpeting,pull it ,'; then lift the tire cover. Turn the center retainer nut oq the compact spare tire housing counterclockwise to use the jack and change tire. ". ,?C'.
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... vehicle may a foamtray, or use the special adapter supplied with a . Remove the band around the jack. Then remove the jack. spare tire housing lid hook, pull the front of the trunk. Or, remove the jack and the wheel wrench from the foam tray. 5. If your vehicleto remove ... has special locking the lug nut, use a bracket and a wing bolt, for storing the jack and the tools. 4. Remove the wing boltsecuring the compact spare tire, spacer and wheel wrench by turning itcounterclockwise.
... vehicle may a foamtray, or use the special adapter supplied with a . Remove the band around the jack. Then remove the jack. spare tire housing lid hook, pull the front of the trunk. Or, remove the jack and the wheel wrench from the foam tray. 5. If your vehicleto remove ... has special locking the lug nut, use a bracket and a wing bolt, for storing the jack and the tools. 4. Remove the wing boltsecuring the compact spare tire, spacer and wheel wrench by turning itcounterclockwise.
Owner's Manual
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... from the rear wheel well.The rear notch is a notch in the frame which the jack head fits in the vehicle's frame nearest the flat tire. Using the wheel wrench, remove the plastic capnuts and loosen all the wheel nuts. Don't remove the wheel nuts yet. 9. 8. If your vehicle has flared... the wheel wells. 10. Position the jack under the vehicle. Raise the jack headuntil it fit$> firmly into the notch in . Put the compact spare tire near you.
... from the rear wheel well.The rear notch is a notch in the frame which the jack head fits in the vehicle's frame nearest the flat tire. Using the wheel wrench, remove the plastic capnuts and loosen all the wheel nuts. Don't remove the wheel nuts yet. 9. 8. If your vehicle has flared... the wheel wells. 10. Position the jack under the vehicle. Raise the jack headuntil it fit$> firmly into the notch in . Put the compact spare tire near you.
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... the wheel nuts and,if you have a wheel cover, use your vehicle. Then take off the ground so there is enough room for spare the tire to carefully prythe wheel cover from the wheel. Be sure to fit the jack lift head into theproper location before raising your fingers to fit...
... the wheel nuts and,if you have a wheel cover, use your vehicle. Then take off the ground so there is enough room for spare the tire to carefully prythe wheel cover from the wheel. Be sure to fit the jack lift head into theproper location before raising your fingers to fit...
Owner's Manual
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... full-size tireas soon as you can lose air after a time. Store the jack and wheel wrench in this section. . . See Compact Spare Tire next in their compartment, also. Problems on the Road Don't tryto put a wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage the cover or ... limits for temporary use only. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly ina criss-cross sequence,as possible and make sure your trip and have the flat tire repaired or replaced. NOTICE: 16. After installing the compact spare on compact spare. Check the inflation pressure regularly. I 'I 4 I 4 It won 't fit ...
... full-size tireas soon as you can lose air after a time. Store the jack and wheel wrench in this section. . . See Compact Spare Tire next in their compartment, also. Problems on the Road Don't tryto put a wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage the cover or ... limits for temporary use only. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly ina criss-cross sequence,as possible and make sure your trip and have the flat tire repaired or replaced. NOTICE: 16. After installing the compact spare on compact spare. Check the inflation pressure regularly. I 'I 4 I 4 It won 't fit ...
Owner's Manual
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... you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you must use caution. That can get caught on the rails. NOTICE: Tire chains won 't fit. They won 't fit your compact spare through an automatic car wash ~ t guide rails. Your spare will damage your vehicle and destroy ...the chains too. Don't use tire chains on some What you - Using them will last longerand be in good shape in case need it 's best to spin your wheels. Don't use...
... you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you must use caution. That can get caught on the rails. NOTICE: Tire chains won 't fit. They won 't fit your compact spare through an automatic car wash ~ t guide rails. Your spare will damage your vehicle and destroy ...the chains too. Don't use tire chains on some What you - Using them will last longerand be in good shape in case need it 's best to spin your wheels. Don't use...