Owner's Manual
Page 6
p \ 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 ... I-1 FUSE LIGHTER m PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS pf WINDOW DEFOGGER BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN )cr COOLANT POWER WINDOW 1 a SPEAKER b J ,\I/, AIR BAG ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e, p3 FUEL a? I Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on...
p \ 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 ... I-1 FUSE LIGHTER m PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS pf WINDOW DEFOGGER BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN )cr COOLANT POWER WINDOW 1 a SPEAKER b J ,\I/, AIR BAG ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e, p3 FUEL a? I Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on...
Owner's Manual
Page 50
... is dangerous for many reasons. v Keys Section 2 Features Controls and Here you canlearn about the many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument panel andthe warning systems that tell you have a problem. 1 Leaving young children vehicle with leave the keys...
... is dangerous for many reasons. v Keys Section 2 Features Controls and Here you canlearn about the many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument panel andthe warning systems that tell you have a problem. 1 Leaving young children vehicle with leave the keys...
Owner's Manual
Page 55
... synchronization. You may have this featureoff, either push the panic button again or turn on the interior lamps for an automatic transmission, orif the parking brake is normal for matching transmitters. At times you are involved in your vehicle. If the transmitter does not work the transmission if is in PARK...
... synchronization. You may have this featureoff, either push the panic button again or turn on the interior lamps for an automatic transmission, orif the parking brake is normal for matching transmitters. At times you are involved in your vehicle. If the transmitter does not work the transmission if is in PARK...
Owner's Manual
Page 59
... in RUN or ACC, or when RAP is armed, opening the hatch this way will trigger the alarm. If your shiftlever must set the parking brake before you have an automatic transmission, your vehicle has the Vehicle and Content Theft-Deterrent System, and the system is present. (See "Retained Accessory Power...
... in RUN or ACC, or when RAP is armed, opening the hatch this way will trigger the alarm. If your shiftlever must set the parking brake before you have an automatic transmission, your vehicle has the Vehicle and Content Theft-Deterrent System, and the system is present. (See "Retained Accessory Power...
Owner's Manual
Page 70
...turn the top of it will perform better in the long run if you followthese guidelines: Keep your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Ignition Switch C -- -- Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid ..." in which you can premature wear and earlierreplacement. During this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during break-in. Don't drive at 55 mph (88 km/h)...or less for the first 500 miles (804 km). New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Ywr modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it toward you. 2-21 Follow this time your ...
...turn the top of it will perform better in the long run if you followthese guidelines: Keep your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Ignition Switch C -- -- Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid ..." in which you can premature wear and earlierreplacement. During this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during break-in. Don't drive at 55 mph (88 km/h)...or less for the first 500 miles (804 km). New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Ywr modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it toward you. 2-21 Follow this time your ...
Owner's Manual
Page 76
Your vehiclecan roII. You or others could beinjured. PARK (P): This locks your parking brake and move the shift lever toPARK (P). To be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly level ground, always set . It's the ...
Your vehiclecan roII. You or others could beinjured. PARK (P): This locks your parking brake and move the shift lever toPARK (P). To be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly level ground, always set . It's the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 77
Then move very rapidly. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your warranty. I NOTICE: Damage to your transmission caused by your vehicle could move the shift lever into PARK (P) and also release the shZt lever ... the ignition key is in the RUN position. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine is racing. You could damage your regular brakes before you maintain brake application. Your Ponti'ac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. If YOU cannot shift out of snow, ice t get or sand without damagingyour transmission, see "Stuck In Sand...
Then move very rapidly. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your warranty. I NOTICE: Damage to your transmission caused by your vehicle could move the shift lever into PARK (P) and also release the shZt lever ... the ignition key is in the RUN position. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine is racing. You could damage your regular brakes before you maintain brake application. Your Ponti'ac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. If YOU cannot shift out of snow, ice t get or sand without damagingyour transmission, see "Stuck In Sand...
Owner's Manual
Page 78
... and have more power and lower fuel economy than about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more power but lower fuel economy. You can use your brakes off and on. - When going - If you need more power for normal driving, however, it offers more power. THIRD (3): This position is less shifting between...
... and have more power and lower fuel economy than about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more power but lower fuel economy. You can use your brakes off and on. - When going - If you need more power for normal driving, however, it offers more power. THIRD (3): This position is less shifting between...
Owner's Manual
Page 79
..., don't hold your vehicle in deep snow or mud. This might happen ifyou were stuck invery deepsand or mud or were up a g a h t ' a s&d object. Use your brakes or shift into first gear until the vehicle is limited to hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. NOTICE: (Continued) 2-30 This couEd...
..., don't hold your vehicle in deep snow or mud. This might happen ifyou were stuck invery deepsand or mud or were up a g a h t ' a s&d object. Use your brakes or shift into first gear until the vehicle is limited to hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. NOTICE: (Continued) 2-30 This couEd...
Owner's Manual
Page 81
...transmission. Shifting toREVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving could damage your vehicle is stopped. Let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. To Stop:Let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal... REVERSE (R): To back up on the clutch ...pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. 2-32 Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up , press down the clutch pedal and shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you...
...transmission. Shifting toREVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving could damage your vehicle is stopped. Let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. To Stop:Let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal... REVERSE (R): To back up on the clutch ...pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. 2-32 Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up , press down the clutch pedal and shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you...
Owner's Manual
Page 82
... accelerator pedal. To Stop: Let up on the clutch pedal as you accelerator pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to shift into FIRST (1) put,the shift lever in the ITl3UTRAL (N) position centered between SECOND ( 2 ) and THIRD (3) prior to safely shift into...
... accelerator pedal. To Stop: Let up on the clutch pedal as you accelerator pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to shift into FIRST (1) put,the shift lever in the ITl3UTRAL (N) position centered between SECOND ( 2 ) and THIRD (3) prior to safely shift into...
Owner's Manual
Page 85
Hold the release button in as you push in the can release button. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down . 1. ' 2-36 If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on the parking brake lever. 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 .
Hold the release button in as you push in the can release button. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down . 1. ' 2-36 If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on the parking brake lever. 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 .
Owner's Manual
Page 86
... you have to overheat. To be sure your vehicle. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to You replace them, and you could be dangerous to keep the trailer from moving. Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only) r CAUTION... that follow. You or others could also damage other parts of the shift lever not fully in the Index. NOTICE: Driving with the is parking brake firmly Your vehicle can roll.
... you have to overheat. To be sure your vehicle. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to You replace them, and you could be dangerous to keep the trailer from moving. Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only) r CAUTION... that follow. You or others could also damage other parts of the shift lever not fully in the Index. NOTICE: Driving with the is parking brake firmly Your vehicle can roll.
Owner's Manual
Page 87
... . After you leave the vehicle with the engine running , be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) with the engine running unless you . Hold the brake pedal down . Then, see if you can, it could move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pushing the button. If you can move...) 1. Remove the key and take it . Don't leave your vehicle with the parking brakefirmly set brake. Move the ignition key to . If you leave it with the ignition key in PARK (P) and your parking brake is not fully in PARK (PI. 2-38 If you have to LOCK, 4. Your vehicle could ...
... . After you leave the vehicle with the engine running , be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) with the engine running unless you . Hold the brake pedal down . Then, see if you can, it could move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pushing the button. If you can move...) 1. Remove the key and take it . Don't leave your vehicle with the parking brakefirmly set brake. Move the ignition key to . If you leave it with the ignition key in PARK (P) and your parking brake is not fully in PARK (PI. 2-38 If you have to LOCK, 4. Your vehicle could ...
Owner's Manual
Page 88
...PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put your regular brake before you leave the driver's seat. Shifting Outof PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can . 2-39 Start the engine and ...then shift to the drive gear you want. 5. .Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you maintain brake application. See "Automatic Transmission"...
...PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put your regular brake before you leave the driver's seat. Shifting Outof PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can . 2-39 Start the engine and ...then shift to the drive gear you want. 5. .Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you maintain brake application. See "Automatic Transmission"...
Owner's Manual
Page 90
...to .If you 're pulling a trailer, also see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Follow the proper stepsto be sure your parking brake and move suddenly. But if you 're on a hill and if you 've left the engine running, the vehicle can happen is ...out of your vehicle (see "Towing a Trailer'' in the Index. Exhaust with CO can be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in PARK(P) with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle won 't move. Your vehiclecan roll. Don't leaveyour vehicle whenthe engine is a garage. Another closed -in placecan let deadly carbon monoxide ( ...
...to .If you 're pulling a trailer, also see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Follow the proper stepsto be sure your parking brake and move suddenly. But if you 're on a hill and if you 've left the engine running, the vehicle can happen is ...out of your vehicle (see "Towing a Trailer'' in the Index. Exhaust with CO can be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in PARK(P) with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle won 't move. Your vehiclecan roll. Don't leaveyour vehicle whenthe engine is a garage. Another closed -in placecan let deadly carbon monoxide ( ...
Owner's Manual
Page 96
... optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System'' in heavy traffic. When you applyyour brakes, or push the clutch pedal, if you could bestartled and even losecontrol. Cruise control can be dangerous on . On such roads, fast changes in tire...
... optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System'' in heavy traffic. When you applyyour brakes, or push the clutch pedal, if you could bestartled and even losecontrol. Cruise control can be dangerous on . On such roads, fast changes in tire...
Owner's Manual
Page 97
... stay there. 2-48 Once you're going about half a second. Resuming Set Speed 2. Push in the SET button at a desired speed and then apply.the brake or clutch pedal. 1. You'll go right back up to reset it . 4. Get up to ON. I Suppose you want. 3. Move the cruise control switch to...
... stay there. 2-48 Once you're going about half a second. Resuming Set Speed 2. Push in the SET button at a desired speed and then apply.the brake or clutch pedal. 1. You'll go right back up to reset it . 4. Get up to ON. I Suppose you want. 3. Move the cruise control switch to...
Owner's Manual
Page 98
...down . Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to R/A for less than half a secondand then releas; Of course, applying the brake takes you may have a manual transmission ; Erasing Memory Speed When you turn off the pedal, your vehicle-will work on steep hills. 0 Reducing ...you 'll go to OFF. Each time you do this , your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.) Using Cruise Control on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, if you want , and then release the switch. (To increase your speed in very small amounts, push the ...
...down . Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to R/A for less than half a secondand then releas; Of course, applying the brake takes you may have a manual transmission ; Erasing Memory Speed When you turn off the pedal, your vehicle-will work on steep hills. 0 Reducing ...you 'll go to OFF. Each time you do this , your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.) Using Cruise Control on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, if you want , and then release the switch. (To increase your speed in very small amounts, push the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 101
... on when the foglamps are on, only your frontturn signal lampswill come on when: The ignition is on, The headlamp switch isOFF, and The parking brake is fog on . 2-52 When the high beams go off, the fog lamps will go off, and your front turn signal lamps will be especially...
... on when the foglamps are on, only your frontturn signal lampswill come on when: The ignition is on, The headlamp switch isOFF, and The parking brake is fog on . 2-52 When the high beams go off, the fog lamps will go off, and your front turn signal lamps will be especially...