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...FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (e) V For example, these symbols a e used on an r original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHlELDlNG CAUSTIC A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are on ...some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are used on your vehicle. I Vehicle Symbols These are some other symbols you may see: n ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY...
...FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (e) V For example, these symbols a e used on an r original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHlELDlNG CAUSTIC A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are on ...some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are used on your vehicle. I Vehicle Symbols These are some other symbols you may see: n ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY...
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Hold the release button in as you push in the can release button. Pull the parking brake lever up on . To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up until you move the brake lever all the way down . If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on the parking brake lever. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down . 1. ' 2-36
Hold the release button in as you push in the can release button. Pull the parking brake lever up on . To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up until you move the brake lever all the way down . If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on the parking brake lever. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down . 1. ' 2-36
Owner's Manual
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...have a manual transmission ; Each time you have to step on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, if you do this , you may have to brake or shift to a lowergear to turn off the cruise control: 0 Step lightly on the accelerator pedal to the higher speed. Each time you do ...this , your cruise control set earlier. Of course, applying the brake takes you turn off the cruise control or ...
...have a manual transmission ; Each time you have to step on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, if you do this , you may have to brake or shift to a lowergear to turn off the cruise control: 0 Step lightly on the accelerator pedal to the higher speed. Each time you do ...this , your cruise control set earlier. Of course, applying the brake takes you turn off the cruise control or ...
Owner's Manual
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A light on the switch will come on when the foglamps are on, only your front turn signal lamps will also come on. 2-...may flash to turn on the regular headlamp system when you should turn the fog lamps off , and your vehicle during the day. A light sensor on topof the instrument panel makes the DRL work . Your parking lamps must be on. Fog lamps will go off whenever your highbeams... your fog lamps won 't be sureit isn't covered. SO To turn the fog lamps on , The headlamp switch isOFF, and The parking brake is released. Your instrument panel won 't work , so be lit up either.
A light on the switch will come on when the foglamps are on, only your front turn signal lamps will also come on. 2-...may flash to turn on the regular headlamp system when you should turn the fog lamps off , and your vehicle during the day. A light sensor on topof the instrument panel makes the DRL work . Your parking lamps must be on. Fog lamps will go off whenever your highbeams... your fog lamps won 't be sureit isn't covered. SO To turn the fog lamps on , The headlamp switch isOFF, and The parking brake is released. Your instrument panel won 't work , so be lit up either.
Owner's Manual
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... with the voltmeter reading in a warning zone, turn your ignition to power certain electrical accessories, like A B S . (If this happens, your ABS INOP light will see this part.) If you if there is an electrical problem. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for a few seconds when you...running, and it reads less than 16 volts while your vehicle serviced right away. Have it checked right away. See"Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in awarning zone could drain your voltmeter. If it stays there, you may have a problem with the voltmeter reading in this...
... with the voltmeter reading in a warning zone, turn your ignition to power certain electrical accessories, like A B S . (If this happens, your ABS INOP light will see this part.) If you if there is an electrical problem. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for a few seconds when you...running, and it reads less than 16 volts while your vehicle serviced right away. Have it checked right away. See"Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in awarning zone could drain your voltmeter. If it stays there, you may have a problem with the voltmeter reading in this...
Owner's Manual
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... push. You may If the warning light comes on then, BRAKE have a brake problem...;; ?>- Brake System Warming Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is fully released, it wl be a brake problem. This light should come on when you have it-fixedso it means you set your parking brake.The light will also come on if your brake system inspected right away. When...
... push. You may If the warning light comes on then, BRAKE have a brake problem...;; ?>- Brake System Warming Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is fully released, it wl be a brake problem. This light should come on when you have it-fixedso it means you set your parking brake.The light will also come on if your brake system inspected right away. When...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition off . That's normal. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start the engine again to the floor. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you're driving, your regular brakes. Driving with your Pontiac needs service. You may take longer...
... ignition off . That's normal. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start the engine again to the floor. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you're driving, your regular brakes. Driving with your Pontiac needs service. You may take longer...
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...on and stay on. The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: If you if there's a problem. If it will be a problem with your traction control system and your brakes begin to overheat, the brake portion of the traction control system will come on ...when thishappens. The warning light will come on briefly as you start the engine. The system,does this warning...
...on and stay on. The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: If you if there's a problem. If it will be a problem with your traction control system and your brakes begin to overheat, the brake portion of the traction control system will come on ...when thishappens. The warning light will come on briefly as you start the engine. The system,does this warning...
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...your engine coolant has overheated. ' LOW TRAC If you when the anti-lock brake system or traction control system is active. The light will stayon for a few seconds after the anti-lock system stops adjusting brake pressure the traction or control system stops limiting wheel spin. In "Problems on ... your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you turn the ignition key to RUN. Low Traction Light When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, this light will come on when the system is limiting wheel spin. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage...
...your engine coolant has overheated. ' LOW TRAC If you when the anti-lock brake system or traction control system is active. The light will stayon for a few seconds after the anti-lock system stops adjusting brake pressure the traction or control system stops limiting wheel spin. In "Problems on ... your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you turn the ignition key to RUN. Low Traction Light When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, this light will come on when the system is limiting wheel spin. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage...
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...clickingnoise while this ABS INOP warning light will still. When you start your engine, or when you begin to drive away, your brake pedal moves a little. But you brake. Some people drive in the Index. 4-6 A B S is an advanced electronic braking system that your anti-lock brake system will useit when you ...is used up, It may get harder to cool b'etween hard stops. If you will be harder to stop and the brake pedal , will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. have time to push down. This is normal. This is a ih mistake. Once the power assist is going on ...
...clickingnoise while this ABS INOP warning light will still. When you start your engine, or when you begin to drive away, your brake pedal moves a little. But you brake. Some people drive in the Index. 4-6 A B S is an advanced electronic braking system that your anti-lock brake system will useit when you ...is used up, It may get harder to cool b'etween hard stops. If you will be harder to stop and the brake pedal , will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. have time to push down. This is normal. This is a ih mistake. Once the power assist is going on ...
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... down andlet anti-lock work for you won't have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle sudd'enlyslows or stops. This is limiting wheel spin. See"Low Traction Light" in Examples of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. If you get too ... in front of you, you . Whenthis happens, the system works the rear brakes and reduces engine,power (by closing the throttle and managingengine spark) to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. See ''L'owTraction Light" in a acceleration when this happen,€,This is normal. Your vehicle may ...
... down andlet anti-lock work for you won't have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle sudd'enlyslows or stops. This is limiting wheel spin. See"Low Traction Light" in Examples of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. If you get too ... in front of you, you . Whenthis happens, the system works the rear brakes and reduces engine,power (by closing the throttle and managingengine spark) to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. See ''L'owTraction Light" in a acceleration when this happen,€,This is normal. Your vehicle may ...
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... If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can turn off and the warning light will come on-- Here's why: Braking in the same direction. It will wait until g a t h e r e ' s no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in Emergencies Use...It's important to change its path when you turn off . In many emergencies, steering can steer and brake at speeds above 108 mph (174 km/h). (The traction, control system waning light will not corn on.) When the vehicle speed drops below 103 mph (166 km/h) the system will automatically...
... If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can turn off and the warning light will come on-- Here's why: Braking in the same direction. It will wait until g a t h e r e ' s no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in Emergencies Use...It's important to change its path when you turn off . In many emergencies, steering can steer and brake at speeds above 108 mph (174 km/h). (The traction, control system waning light will not corn on.) When the vehicle speed drops below 103 mph (166 km/h) the system will automatically...
Owner's Manual
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normally. After drivingthrough a large puddle of the vehicle. But if you can cause accidents. The water may side. I Wet brakes can 't, try toslow down before you hit them. work well in a quick stop and cause pullingto one may affect your Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. They won't work brakes your brakes., Try to avoid puddles. You could lose control of water or a car wash, apply yourbrake pedal lightly until ! .
normally. After drivingthrough a large puddle of the vehicle. But if you can cause accidents. The water may side. I Wet brakes can 't, try toslow down before you hit them. work well in a quick stop and cause pullingto one may affect your Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. They won't work brakes your brakes., Try to avoid puddles. You could lose control of water or a car wash, apply yourbrake pedal lightly until ! .
Owner's Manual
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... sound may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are applied or lightly applied. Some driving conditionsor climates may come and go or be damaged. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your Pontiac has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. When you have rear drum brakes, they 'll have...
... sound may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are applied or lightly applied. Some driving conditionsor climates may come and go or be damaged. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your Pontiac has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. When you have rear drum brakes, they 'll have...
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... -- Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is a comparative rating based on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may have poor traction,performance. The relative performance of tires depends representing the tire's resistance to thegeneration of the... norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in the United States.) The grades are molded on wet pavement as well on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. A, B,C The temperature grades are A, B, and C, and they must meet under ...
... -- Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is a comparative rating based on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may have poor traction,performance. The relative performance of tires depends representing the tire's resistance to thegeneration of the... norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in the United States.) The grades are molded on wet pavement as well on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. A, B,C The temperature grades are A, B, and C, and they must meet under ...
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L .1 ' ... r .. D E F G H J Usage Air Conditioning Compressor Anti-Lock Brake Systedraction Control System (TCS) Cooling Fan 1 Air Pump Cooling Fan2 Not Used Fog Lamps Cooling Fan3 ...€ ~ Replacement Bulbs Ashtray* ...... Cluster ...161 Dome ...906 Do'orCourtesy ...74 Fog ...880 Front Parking and Turn Signal ...3057 GloveBox ...194 Headlamp ...H-6545 . 37 Heater and A/C Control ...Indicator Lights ...PC74 74 Interior Door Handle ...194 License ...2 12-2 Reading ...R e a Courtesy ...562 Sidemarker ...194 194 Tail Only ...TaiVStop/Turn ...2057 Trunk ...562 Turn SignalIndicators...
L .1 ' ... r .. D E F G H J Usage Air Conditioning Compressor Anti-Lock Brake Systedraction Control System (TCS) Cooling Fan 1 Air Pump Cooling Fan2 Not Used Fog Lamps Cooling Fan3 ...€ ~ Replacement Bulbs Ashtray* ...... Cluster ...161 Dome ...906 Do'orCourtesy ...74 Fog ...880 Front Parking and Turn Signal ...3057 GloveBox ...194 Headlamp ...H-6545 . 37 Heater and A/C Control ...Indicator Lights ...PC74 74 Interior Door Handle ...194 License ...2 12-2 Reading ...R e a Courtesy ...562 Sidemarker ...194 194 Tail Only ...TaiVStop/Turn ...2057 Trunk ...562 Turn SignalIndicators...
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Climate Control System ...3-2 Alarm. Power ...:. 3-23 Antifreeze ...6-26 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...2-78. 4-6 Brakes ...4-6 Anti-Theft.Radio ...3-18 Appearance Care ...6-53 Appearance Care Materials ...6-61 Air ~ Arbitration Program ...8-8 Ashtrays ...'\* 2-59 Audio Controls. ... ...6-26 Battery ...6-37 Jump Starting ...5-2 Replacement. g...1-21 How Does it Restrain ...1-23 How it Works ...1-21 Location ...1.21.1.22 Readiness Light ...1.21.2.77 Servicing ...1-25 What Makes it Inflate ...1-23 What Will You See.After it Inflates ...1-24 When Should it Inflate ...1-23 ...
Climate Control System ...3-2 Alarm. Power ...:. 3-23 Antifreeze ...6-26 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...2-78. 4-6 Brakes ...4-6 Anti-Theft.Radio ...3-18 Appearance Care ...6-53 Appearance Care Materials ...6-61 Air ~ Arbitration Program ...8-8 Ashtrays ...'\* 2-59 Audio Controls. ... ...6-26 Battery ...6-37 Jump Starting ...5-2 Replacement. g...1-21 How Does it Restrain ...1-23 How it Works ...1-21 Location ...1.21.1.22 Readiness Light ...1.21.2.77 Servicing ...1-25 What Makes it Inflate ...1-23 What Will You See.After it Inflates ...1-24 When Should it Inflate ...1-23 ...
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...Parking ...6-36 Pedal Travel ...Replacing System Parts ...6-36 2-78 System Warning Light ...Trailer ...4-35 Transmission Shift Interlock ...2-39 6-35 Wear ...4-6 Brakes. Tire ... 5-27 Changing a Flat Tire ...Check Gauges Light ...2-87 Chechng Your Restraint Systems ...1-41 Chemical Paint Spotting ...6-60 1-32... ...6-53 ...6-59 Aluminum Wheels ...ConvertibleTop ...6-59 6-54 Fabric ...Glass ...6-56 Inside of Your Pontiac ...6-53 6-56 Instrument Panel ...Leather ...6-56 6-58 Outside of Your Pontiac ...6-57 Removable Roof Panel ...6-55 Special Problems ...Stains ...6-55 Tires ...6-59 6-55 .Vinyl ...
...Parking ...6-36 Pedal Travel ...Replacing System Parts ...6-36 2-78 System Warning Light ...Trailer ...4-35 Transmission Shift Interlock ...2-39 6-35 Wear ...4-6 Brakes. Tire ... 5-27 Changing a Flat Tire ...Check Gauges Light ...2-87 Chechng Your Restraint Systems ...1-41 Chemical Paint Spotting ...6-60 1-32... ...6-53 ...6-59 Aluminum Wheels ...ConvertibleTop ...6-59 6-54 Fabric ...Glass ...6-56 Inside of Your Pontiac ...6-53 6-56 Instrument Panel ...Leather ...6-56 6-58 Outside of Your Pontiac ...6-57 Removable Roof Panel ...6-55 Special Problems ...Stains ...6-55 Tires ...6-59 6-55 .Vinyl ...
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......7-40 2-3 Door ... Key Lock Cylinder Service ...7-40 PowerDoor ...2-4 Steering Column Lock Check ...7-42 Low Coolant Light ...2-82 2-86 LowOilLight ...2-81, 4-8 Low Traction Light ...Lubricants and Fluids ...7-44 7-40 Lubrication Service, Body ...1-3 Lumbar Controls ...M a i n Fuse Block ...6-... Seatback ...Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-5 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ...2-38 2-59 Lighter ...Lights Air Bag Readiness ...1-2 1. 2-77 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2.78. 4.6 Brake System Warning ...2-78 2-87 CheckGauges ...Interior ...2-53 2-82 LowCoolant ...LowOil ...2-86 2-81, 4-8...
......7-40 2-3 Door ... Key Lock Cylinder Service ...7-40 PowerDoor ...2-4 Steering Column Lock Check ...7-42 Low Coolant Light ...2-82 2-86 LowOilLight ...2-81, 4-8 Low Traction Light ...Lubricants and Fluids ...7-44 7-40 Lubrication Service, Body ...1-3 Lumbar Controls ...M a i n Fuse Block ...6-... Seatback ...Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-5 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ...2-38 2-59 Lighter ...Lights Air Bag Readiness ...1-2 1. 2-77 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2.78. 4.6 Brake System Warning ...2-78 2-87 CheckGauges ...Interior ...2-53 2-82 LowCoolant ...LowOil ...2-86 2-81, 4-8...
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... ...1-33 TorqueLock ...2-39 5-37, 6-69 Torque, Wheel Nut ...TowingaTr~ler ...4-31 . 5-7 Towing Your Vehicle ...Traction 4-9 Control Off Button ...Control System ...4-8 ...2-80 Control System Warning Light ...Trailer Brakes ...4-35 Driving on Grades ...4-37 4-36 Drivingwith ...4-35 Hitches ...4-38 Maintenance When Towing ...Parking on Hills ...4-37 SafetyChains ...4-35 Tongueweight ...4-34 Total Weight on Tires...
... ...1-33 TorqueLock ...2-39 5-37, 6-69 Torque, Wheel Nut ...TowingaTr~ler ...4-31 . 5-7 Towing Your Vehicle ...Traction 4-9 Control Off Button ...Control System ...4-8 ...2-80 Control System Warning Light ...Trailer Brakes ...4-35 Driving on Grades ...4-37 4-36 Drivingwith ...4-35 Hitches ...4-38 Maintenance When Towing ...Parking on Hills ...4-37 SafetyChains ...4-35 Tongueweight ...4-34 Total Weight on Tires...