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b v ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e , p3 FUEL ) ANTI~LOCK BRAKES p \ FOG LAMPS $0 VENTILATING FAN - For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT...: These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are on someof your vehicle. l TURN SIGNALS e p$ WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE -eI-1 FUSE LIGHTER m PARKING LAMPS ( ) 0 HORN )tr a ( ) @ SPEAKER ,\I/, AIR BAG COULD EXPLODE BATTERY e? Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may ...
b v ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e , p3 FUEL ) ANTI~LOCK BRAKES p \ FOG LAMPS $0 VENTILATING FAN - For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT...: These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are on someof your vehicle. l TURN SIGNALS e p$ WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE -eI-1 FUSE LIGHTER m PARKING LAMPS ( ) 0 HORN )tr a ( ) @ SPEAKER ,\I/, AIR BAG COULD EXPLODE BATTERY e? Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may ...
Owner's Manual
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... -have a problem. Keys A CAUTION: Leaving young children in vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tellifyou everything is working properly and what todo if you can...
... -have a problem. Keys A CAUTION: Leaving young children in vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tellifyou everything is working properly and what todo if you can...
Owner's Manual
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See your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can mean premature wearand earlier replacement. guideline every time youmget new brake linings. If you turn it off. Avoid making hard.stops for the first miles (804 km). Your PASS-Key 1 system, 1 however, is not...-in the Index a for more information. See 'cTowing flrailer" in . NOTICE: Your modern Pontiacdoesn't need a n elaborate "break=in - In an emergency, 1 call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program at any onespeed. If you're ever driving-and the SECURITY light comes on and remains on,you follow these guidelines: Dm...
See your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can mean premature wearand earlier replacement. guideline every time youmget new brake linings. If you turn it off. Avoid making hard.stops for the first miles (804 km). Your PASS-Key 1 system, 1 however, is not...-in the Index a for more information. See 'cTowing flrailer" in . NOTICE: Your modern Pontiacdoesn't need a n elaborate "break=in - In an emergency, 1 call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program at any onespeed. If you're ever driving-and the SECURITY light comes on and remains on,you follow these guidelines: Dm...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle when the engine is not fully in the Index. There are several different positions for shift lever. You or otherscould be sure your parking brake and move easily. 2-21 See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P).with the parking brakefirmly set your vehicle won't move, even when you have a shift lever...
... vehicle when the engine is not fully in the Index. There are several different positions for shift lever. You or otherscould be sure your parking brake and move easily. 2-21 See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P).with the parking brakefirmly set your vehicle won't move, even when you have a shift lever...
Owner's Manual
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... (running at high speed) is racing. Unless your foot is stopped. 2-22 Shift to REVERSE(R) only after your vehicle is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move the lever shift into the gear you wish. (Press theshift lever button before you 're already moving, use NEUTRAL ...while your vehicle is being towed. Ensure theshft lever is fully PARK (P) range before in starting the engine.Your Pontiac hasa brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your regular brakes before moving the shift lever on floor shift console models.) See "Shifting Out of PARK (P)" later in the ...
... (running at high speed) is racing. Unless your foot is stopped. 2-22 Shift to REVERSE(R) only after your vehicle is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move the lever shift into the gear you wish. (Press theshift lever button before you 're already moving, use NEUTRAL ...while your vehicle is being towed. Ensure theshft lever is fully PARK (P) range before in starting the engine.Your Pontiac hasa brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your regular brakes before moving the shift lever on floor shift console models.) See "Shifting Out of PARK (P)" later in the ...
Owner's Manual
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...f lever is put in SEC.OND(2) for morethan 5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 kdh), or you can use your brakes off and on a hill. 2-24 transaxle won't shift into the first gear until the vehicleis going slower than SECOND (2).You can damage yourengine. You ...might happen if you go down steep as possible. Also, if you are going slowly enough. ~~~~ ~~ ~ NOTICE: Don't drive in FIRST (l)? Use your brakes or shift intoPARK (P) to drive. Don't shift intoSECOND (2) unless you stop when goinguphill, don't hold your transaxle. try to hold your transaxle. You could ...
...f lever is put in SEC.OND(2) for morethan 5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 kdh), or you can use your brakes off and on a hill. 2-24 transaxle won't shift into the first gear until the vehicleis going slower than SECOND (2).You can damage yourengine. You ...might happen if you go down steep as possible. Also, if you are going slowly enough. ~~~~ ~~ ~ NOTICE: Don't drive in FIRST (l)? Use your brakes or shift intoPARK (P) to drive. Don't shift intoSECOND (2) unless you stop when goinguphill, don't hold your transaxle. try to hold your transaxle. You could ...
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...mode, the system will occur at higher engine speeds, increasing acceleration performance. Press NORMAL SHIFT to rapid cornering, acceleration or braking. Performance Shifting (Option) Computer Command Ride (Option) Vehicles equipped with computer command ride provide improved passenger ride comfort under ...a variety of the vehicle during acceleration or braking. im This mode minimizes how much the passenger compartment leans in Downshifts will adjust to have your vehicle serviced. in...
...mode, the system will occur at higher engine speeds, increasing acceleration performance. Press NORMAL SHIFT to rapid cornering, acceleration or braking. Performance Shifting (Option) Computer Command Ride (Option) Vehicles equipped with computer command ride provide improved passenger ride comfort under ...a variety of the vehicle during acceleration or braking. im This mode minimizes how much the passenger compartment leans in Downshifts will adjust to have your vehicle serviced. in...
Owner's Manual
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... to keep the trailer If you try to drive away with the parlung brake on, the Push down the parking brake light stays and a chime sounds untilyou release on a and NOTICE: single chime will come on brake pedal with your left . may have to You replace them,and you ... also damageother parts of your left foot. RELEASE parking brake pedal. I Driving with the parking brake on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Parking Brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your rear brakes to overheat. s will sound after the vehicle has ...
... to keep the trailer If you try to drive away with the parlung brake on, the Push down the parking brake light stays and a chime sounds untilyou release on a and NOTICE: single chime will come on brake pedal with your left . may have to You replace them,and you ... also damageother parts of your left foot. RELEASE parking brake pedal. I Driving with the parking brake on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Parking Brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your rear brakes to overheat. s will sound after the vehicle has ...
Owner's Manual
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... down with the is parking brakefirmly set the parking brake. You or otherscould be sure your right foot and set . It can be dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift lever not fully ...
... down with the is parking brakefirmly set the parking brake. You or otherscould be sure your right foot and set . It can be dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift lever not fully ...
Owner's Manual
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... way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: Hold in hand, your right foot and set theparking brake. 2. I Console Shift Lever 0 Move the lever up as far as it with you can and leave'your vehicle with your vehicle in PARK (P). 2-28 . ...take it will go. 3. Remove the key take it with you can leave y o u vehicle withthe ignition keyin your hand, your vehicle is 1. Hold the brake pedal down with the ignition keyyour in the button on the lever. to LOCK. 4. If you . Move the ignition key LOCK. Move the ignition key...
... way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: Hold in hand, your right foot and set theparking brake. 2. I Console Shift Lever 0 Move the lever up as far as it with you can and leave'your vehicle with your vehicle in PARK (P). 2-28 . ...take it will go. 3. Remove the key take it with you can leave y o u vehicle withthe ignition keyin your hand, your vehicle is 1. Hold the brake pedal down with the ignition keyyour in the button on the lever. to LOCK. 4. If you . Move the ignition key LOCK. Move the ignition key...
Owner's Manual
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... the weight the of the take engine running unless have it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into thePARK (P) position, holdthe regular brake pedal down. Then, see "ShiftingInto PARK (P)" in suddenly if the shift lever not fully in PARK (P) and your vehicle in is called "torque...shift It can move the shift leverof out leave the vehicle with running .Your vehicle couldmove seat. with the prevent torque lock, set parking brake and then into PARK (P)properly before you leave the driver's engine running , be sure your is parking brakeis firmly set . After you'...
... the weight the of the take engine running unless have it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into thePARK (P) position, holdthe regular brake pedal down. Then, see "ShiftingInto PARK (P)" in suddenly if the shift lever not fully in PARK (P) and your vehicle in is called "torque...shift It can move the shift leverof out leave the vehicle with running .Your vehicle couldmove seat. with the prevent torque lock, set parking brake and then into PARK (P)properly before you leave the driver's engine running , be sure your is parking brakeis firmly set . After you'...
Owner's Manual
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...exhaust hot parts under your vehicle and ignite. Start the vehicle and then shift to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature, if you maintain brake application. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grassor other things that can . in the position. Have the vehicle fiied as soon as ... push the shift lever all way into the gear want . 5. Then move the shift lever into -the PARK (I?) as you hold the brake until the end of PARK (P) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Things that can 't out of shift PARK (P), try this: 1. You have it. 2. Shifting Out of Step 4. ...
...exhaust hot parts under your vehicle and ignite. Start the vehicle and then shift to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature, if you maintain brake application. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grassor other things that can . in the position. Have the vehicle fiied as soon as ... push the shift lever all way into the gear want . 5. Then move the shift lever into -the PARK (I?) as you hold the brake until the end of PARK (P) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Things that can 't out of shift PARK (P), try this: 1. You have it. 2. Shifting Out of Step 4. ...
Owner's Manual
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... a control switch its own window. In addition, each of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move the shift lever to be sure your vehicle won 't move suddenly. Don't leave your vehicle won 't move. See "ShiftingInto PARK (P)" in...
... a control switch its own window. In addition, each of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move the shift lever to be sure your vehicle won 't move suddenly. Don't leave your vehicle won 't move. See "ShiftingInto PARK (P)" in...
Owner's Manual
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... hit another You vehicle or go the road. When you apply your washer until the windshield is low. A CAUTION: In freezing weather, don't use your brakes, the cruise control shuts off level often. To spray washer fluid on the accelerator. The wipers clear the window and either will stop or return...
... hit another You vehicle or go the road. When you apply your washer until the windshield is low. A CAUTION: In freezing weather, don't use your brakes, the cruise control shuts off level often. To spray washer fluid on the accelerator. The wipers clear the window and either will stop or return...
Owner's Manual
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Once you're going faster untilyou release the switch or apply the brake. The accelerate feature will keep going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the switch to reset you it . You could be ... cruise control at a desired speed and then you want , and up to go right back up then release the switch. unless So you apply the brake. to the higher speed. This, of the lever, then release end the button and the accelerator pedal. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set the cruise...
Once you're going faster untilyou release the switch or apply the brake. The accelerate feature will keep going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the switch to reset you it . You could be ... cruise control at a desired speed and then you want , and up to go right back up then release the switch. unless So you apply the brake. to the higher speed. This, of the lever, then release end the button and the accelerator pedal. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set the cruise...
Owner's Manual
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... control on hills depends upon your speed, load and steepness of the lever untilyou reach the lower speed you may have to step on the brake pedal;or 0 Move the 'cruise switchto OFF. Many drivers this , you Using Cruise Controlon Hills How well your cruise control will work on ...steep hills. Erasing Speed Memory When you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to maintain your speed. Reducing SpeedWhile Using Cruise Control There are two ways turn off the cruise control the ...
... control on hills depends upon your speed, load and steepness of the lever untilyou reach the lower speed you may have to step on the brake pedal;or 0 Move the 'cruise switchto OFF. Many drivers this , you Using Cruise Controlon Hills How well your cruise control will work on ...steep hills. Erasing Speed Memory When you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to maintain your speed. Reducing SpeedWhile Using Cruise Control There are two ways turn off the cruise control the ...
Owner's Manual
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... pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for You Vehicle" in the Index.) When the ignition on, the brake system warning light is will be a brake problem. If the lightstill on after your parking brakeis fully released,it means you have the vehicle towed service. (See "Towing for... light should come on then, havefixed it so it doesn't come on when you turn the ignition key toSTART. the lightis still If on, have a brake problem. The light will also come while you are driving, on pull off the road and stop . If you try to driveoff with the...
... pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for You Vehicle" in the Index.) When the ignition on, the brake system warning light is will be a brake problem. If the lightstill on after your parking brakeis fully released,it means you have the vehicle towed service. (See "Towing for... light should come on then, havefixed it so it doesn't come on when you turn the ignition key toSTART. the lightis still If on, have a brake problem. The light will also come while you are driving, on pull off the road and stop . If you try to driveoff with the...
Owner's Manual
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...isn't you turn the ignition key to If the RUN. That's normal. If the regular brake system warning light is a problem. so light doesn'tcome on , YOU don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Pontiac needs service. the light still stays on, or comes If on briefly when you on..., still have brakes,but YOU don't have 'it fixed it will come on again while you if...
...isn't you turn the ignition key to If the RUN. That's normal. If the regular brake system warning light is a problem. so light doesn'tcome on , YOU don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Pontiac needs service. the light still stays on, or comes If on briefly when you on..., still have brakes,but YOU don't have 'it fixed it will come on again while you if...
Owner's Manual
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... is related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come If on , press the button again. your brakes begin to warn you start the engine. To turn and the warning light come off located on the center console,the warning light will come... should go The off and the warning lightwill come on then, have it fixed so it stays on, or comes on and stayon. Adjust your brakes cool down. If the warning light doesn't come on , the system will not limit wheel spin. When this warning light engine-related problem, the system...
... is related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come If on , press the button again. your brakes begin to warn you start the engine. To turn and the warning light come off located on the center console,the warning light will come... should go The off and the warning lightwill come on then, have it fixed so it stays on, or comes on and stayon. Adjust your brakes cool down. If the warning light doesn't come on , the system will not limit wheel spin. When this warning light engine-related problem, the system...
Owner's Manual
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... you know if you are low on while you are driving, check your gages for a few the up seconds. I MlLES I I \ TURN SIQNAL BACK UP TAIL BRAKE LAMP TRIP WASHER FLUID: This message means your coolant level has fallen about full. 'The 30% windshield portionof the vehicle outlinewill also glow. it comes...
... you know if you are low on while you are driving, check your gages for a few the up seconds. I MlLES I I \ TURN SIQNAL BACK UP TAIL BRAKE LAMP TRIP WASHER FLUID: This message means your coolant level has fallen about full. 'The 30% windshield portionof the vehicle outlinewill also glow. it comes...