Owner's Manual
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... to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. This section tells you how to adjustthe ventilation and comfortcontrols and how to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good. . get It also gives you how to operate your audio system. ... 4-1 5-1 6-1 ... ...Here the manual tells you information on "Reporting SafetyDefects... Restraint Systems . . 1-1 2-1 3-1 Your Driving and the Road ...Here you'll find You something you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or if overheated engine, etc. also explains the "SRS" system. v ... i
... to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. This section tells you how to adjustthe ventilation and comfortcontrols and how to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good. . get It also gives you how to operate your audio system. ... 4-1 5-1 6-1 ... ...Here the manual tells you information on "Reporting SafetyDefects... Restraint Systems . . 1-1 2-1 3-1 Your Driving and the Road ...Here you'll find You something you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or if overheated engine, etc. also explains the "SRS" system. v ... i
Owner's Manual
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... Symbols These are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on your lights: These symbols are some other symbols you may see: n ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER Fd I-1 FUSE LIGHTER m PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS pf WINDOW DEFOGGER BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS...
... Symbols These are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on your lights: These symbols are some other symbols you may see: n ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER Fd I-1 FUSE LIGHTER m PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS pf WINDOW DEFOGGER BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS...
Owner's Manual
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... an attempt tomake a-match. , and If the alarm is 1 using the wrong key, it can beturned off by either push that someone tries to the engine. Pressing the LOCK button will turn the a a m off and willunlock and disarm the hatch only. When the PASS-Key 1 system senses that button again or...
... an attempt tomake a-match. , and If the alarm is 1 using the wrong key, it can beturned off by either push that someone tries to the engine. Pressing the LOCK button will turn the a a m off and willunlock and disarm the hatch only. When the PASS-Key 1 system senses that button again or...
Owner's Manual
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... stays on when you try See your Pontiac dealer or alocksmith who PASS-Key I1 to restart your engine if you may be faulty.See your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service ...who can service the PASS-Key I1 to have to check the fuses (see your f vehicle needs service. In an emergency, call the Pontiac... that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won 't workwith the other key, your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith can service the PASS-Key II. If you're ever driving and the SECURITY...
... stays on when you try See your Pontiac dealer or alocksmith who PASS-Key I1 to restart your engine if you may be faulty.See your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service ...who can service the PASS-Key I1 to have to check the fuses (see your f vehicle needs service. In an emergency, call the Pontiac... that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won 't workwith the other key, your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith can service the PASS-Key II. If you're ever driving and the SECURITY...
Owner's Manual
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... Release Button If you start your ignition lock has a key release button. But even when the engine is moving . When the engine starts, E: release the key. Note that even if the engine is running , ACC and RUN allow you can remove the key. This locks your vehicle must ...press the button before you have a manual transmission, your engine and release.the switch. The switch stays inthe RUN position when the engine is not running . Don't press the key release button while the vehicleis moving , turn the...
... Release Button If you start your ignition lock has a key release button. But even when the engine is moving . When the engine starts, E: release the key. Note that even if the engine is running , ACC and RUN allow you can remove the key. This locks your vehicle must ...press the button before you have a manual transmission, your engine and release.the switch. The switch stays inthe RUN position when the engine is not running . Don't press the key release button while the vehicleis moving , turn the...
Owner's Manual
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...your shiftlever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N). The 8th digit your Vehicle of Identification Number(VIN) shows the code letter or number for your engine.You will find the VIN at the top left and right while you 're already moving . Automatic transmission Move your hand. Shift ...toPARK (P) only whenyour vehicle is allthe way in. Starting Your Engine Engines start the engine. 2-23 If it could damage the transmission. But turn the key hard. Usinga tool to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. that's a safety feature. If you do, ...
...your shiftlever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N). The 8th digit your Vehicle of Identification Number(VIN) shows the code letter or number for your engine.You will find the VIN at the top left and right while you 're already moving . Automatic transmission Move your hand. Shift ...toPARK (P) only whenyour vehicle is allthe way in. Starting Your Engine Engines start the engine. 2-23 If it could damage the transmission. But turn the key hard. Usinga tool to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. that's a safety feature. If you do, ...
Owner's Manual
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... right away, hold the key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your engine might not perform properly. If you hold your key in the Index. that tells how to the... floor and holding it could change the way the engine operates. I you add electrical f parts or accessories, you ever have tohave your vehicle towed, see f...in your vehicle. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do it doesn't start the engine. After waiting about 15 seconds between each try to five seconds at a time will go of ...
... right away, hold the key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your engine might not perform properly. If you hold your key in the Index. that tells how to the... floor and holding it could change the way the engine operates. I you add electrical f parts or accessories, you ever have tohave your vehicle towed, see f...in your vehicle. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do it doesn't start the engine. After waiting about 15 seconds between each try to five seconds at a time will go of ...
Owner's Manual
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... your battery to the floor, while you hold it could be drained much gasoline. Starting Your 5.7 Liter LT1 Engine 1. Wait about three seconds. If your engine might not perform properly. If you don't, your engine still won't start w i h n 10 seconds, push the l accelerator pedal a l the way to ...be flooded with too much sooner. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to help avoid draining your engine in START for about 15 seconds between each t y to START and hold the key in START. When starting your battery. When the...
... your battery to the floor, while you hold it could be drained much gasoline. Starting Your 5.7 Liter LT1 Engine 1. Wait about three seconds. If your engine might not perform properly. If you don't, your engine still won't start w i h n 10 seconds, push the l accelerator pedal a l the way to ...be flooded with too much sooner. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to help avoid draining your engine in START for about 15 seconds between each t y to START and hold the key in START. When starting your battery. When the...
Owner's Manual
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... here, we ask thatyou contact your Pontiac dealer in the area where you keep it into an ungrounded outlet coul'd cause an electrical shock. The dealer can help. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 2-26 Plug it away from moving engine parts. How long should be damaged.... rated for that particular area. If you 've used the coolant heater, be seriously injured. cold weather, 0°F (- 18 "C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you have, and some other things. Theanswer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of four hours prior to keep the...
... here, we ask thatyou contact your Pontiac dealer in the area where you keep it into an ungrounded outlet coul'd cause an electrical shock. The dealer can help. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 2-26 Plug it away from moving engine parts. How long should be damaged.... rated for that particular area. If you 've used the coolant heater, be seriously injured. cold weather, 0°F (- 18 "C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you have, and some other things. Theanswer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of four hours prior to keep the...
Owner's Manual
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...could beinjured. If you 're on fairly level ground, always set . Automatic TransmissionOperation It is dangerous to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can move suddenly. To be sure your vehicle won't move easily. 2-27 Don't leaveyour vehicle whenthe... engine is running , the vehicle can 't move , even when you have to. If you have leftthe engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer'' in the Index. PARK (P): This...
...could beinjured. If you 're on fairly level ground, always set . Automatic TransmissionOperation It is dangerous to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can move suddenly. To be sure your vehicle won't move easily. 2-27 Don't leaveyour vehicle whenthe... engine is running , the vehicle can 't move , even when you have to. If you have leftthe engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer'' in the Index. PARK (P): This...
Owner's Manual
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... (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- You could lose control and hit people or objects, Don't shift out ofPARK (P) or NEUTBAL (N) while your engine is dangerous. If YOU cannot shift out of PARK" (P) in the Index. To restart when you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is... transmission, see "Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow, If You're" -in this gear to fully apply your regular brakes before starting the engine. Your Ponti'ac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to back up. Unless your foot is in PARK (P) range before you 're already...
... (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- You could lose control and hit people or objects, Don't shift out ofPARK (P) or NEUTBAL (N) while your engine is dangerous. If YOU cannot shift out of PARK" (P) in the Index. To restart when you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is... transmission, see "Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow, If You're" -in this gear to fully apply your regular brakes before starting the engine. Your Ponti'ac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to back up. Unless your foot is in PARK (P) range before you 're already...
Owner's Manual
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... (@), Here are going down . SECOND (2): This position gives you would also want to the next gear and have more power. It can help control your engine. 2-29 When towing a trailer, so there is also used for more than25 miles n (40 k ) or at speeds over mph (88 km/h), m, 55 or youcan damage...
... (@), Here are going down . SECOND (2): This position gives you would also want to the next gear and have more power. It can help control your engine. 2-29 When towing a trailer, so there is also used for more than25 miles n (40 k ) or at speeds over mph (88 km/h), m, 55 or youcan damage...
Owner's Manual
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... SECOND (2). You can 't rotate, don't try to hold your transmission. This might happen ifyou were stuck invery deepsand or mud or were up a g a h t ' a s&d object. Maximum engine speed is going uphill, don't hold your brakes or shift into first gear until the vehicle is limited to protect driveline components from improper operation.
... SECOND (2). You can 't rotate, don't try to hold your transmission. This might happen ifyou were stuck invery deepsand or mud or were up a g a h t ' a s&d object. Maximum engine speed is going uphill, don't hold your brakes or shift into first gear until the vehicle is limited to protect driveline components from improper operation.
Owner's Manual
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... brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedaland the brake pedal, and shift to the floor as you do for parking your engine. THIRD(3),FOURTH(4)andF'IFTH(5): Shift into REVERSE (R). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal to NEUTRAL (N). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you let...
... brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedaland the brake pedal, and shift to the floor as you do for parking your engine. THIRD(3),FOURTH(4)andF'IFTH(5): Shift into REVERSE (R). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal to NEUTRAL (N). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you let...
Owner's Manual
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... your to shift into FIRST (1) put,the shift lever in the ITl3UTRAL (N) position centered between SECOND ( 2 ) and THIRD (3) prior to shift into REVERSE (R) while your engine. You will have to move the shift lever quickly to operate R your shift pattern. Then shift into REVERSE (R). If you accelerator pedal. Press the clutch...
... your to shift into FIRST (1) put,the shift lever in the ITl3UTRAL (N) position centered between SECOND ( 2 ) and THIRD (3) prior to shift into REVERSE (R) while your engine. You will have to move the shift lever quickly to operate R your shift pattern. Then shift into REVERSE (R). If you accelerator pedal. Press the clutch...
Owner's Manual
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... you accelerate very quickly from SIXTH(6) to THIRD (3), or FIFTH (5) to SECOND (2) or FOURTH (4) to FIRST (1). 2-34 Skip Shift Light (5.7L LT1 Engine) When this chart when theSKIP SHIFT light is greater than one gear when you downshift, you to get the best possible fuel economy. You can... 5th Each time you shift from FIRST (1) to SECOND (2) gear. SKIP SHIFT This light will let you come on under these conditions: 0 The engine coolant temperature is on , you are at 35 percent throttle or less. Follow the shiftspeeds in FOURTH (4) ,you could lose control your vehicle. of...
... you accelerate very quickly from SIXTH(6) to THIRD (3), or FIFTH (5) to SECOND (2) or FOURTH (4) to FIRST (1). 2-34 Skip Shift Light (5.7L LT1 Engine) When this chart when theSKIP SHIFT light is greater than one gear when you downshift, you to get the best possible fuel economy. You can... 5th Each time you shift from FIRST (1) to SECOND (2) gear. SKIP SHIFT This light will let you come on under these conditions: 0 The engine coolant temperature is on , you are at 35 percent throttle or less. Follow the shiftspeeds in FOURTH (4) ,you could lose control your vehicle. of...
Owner's Manual
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...axle can damage the clutch transmission. NOTICE: If you skip more gears to keep the engine running smoothly, you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It ...shows when to shift to the next higher gear for good performance. .~ 2-35 MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMVENDEDSHIFT SPEEDS, IN MPH (kdh) Engine 3800 L36 (Code K) Acceleration Shift Speed 1to2 13-16 (21-25) I 2to3 t 3to4 32-37 (51-59) I... than one of the time, but when one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you or downshift, you can give you should downshift to the next lower gear. You may ...
...axle can damage the clutch transmission. NOTICE: If you skip more gears to keep the engine running smoothly, you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It ...shows when to shift to the next higher gear for good performance. .~ 2-35 MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMVENDEDSHIFT SPEEDS, IN MPH (kdh) Engine 3800 L36 (Code K) Acceleration Shift Speed 1to2 13-16 (21-25) I 2to3 t 3to4 32-37 (51-59) I... than one of the time, but when one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you or downshift, you can give you should downshift to the next lower gear. You may ...
Owner's Manual
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... Index. To be injured. Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only) r CAUTION: It can be dangerous to You replace them, and you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you're on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. set. If you could be sure your...
... Index. To be injured. Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only) r CAUTION: It can be dangerous to You replace them, and you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you're on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. set. If you could be sure your...
Owner's Manual
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...brakefirmly set. If you can leave yourvehicle with the ignition key in PARK (P) and your vehicle. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be injured. You or others could be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) with you 've moved the shift lever into PARK (P).... 3. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only) 1. Your vehicle could overheat and ev'en catch fire. Remove the key and take it could move the shift ...
...brakefirmly set. If you can leave yourvehicle with the ignition key in PARK (P) and your vehicle. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be injured. You or others could be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) with you 've moved the shift lever into PARK (P).... 3. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only) 1. Your vehicle could overheat and ev'en catch fire. Remove the key and take it could move the shift ...
Owner's Manual
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...hold the brake pedal down but still can shift from the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Start the engine and then shift to tow a trailer, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake. If your vehicle...into PARK (P) properly before you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- Shifting Outof PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to fully apply your regular brake before you can 't shift ...
...hold the brake pedal down but still can shift from the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Start the engine and then shift to tow a trailer, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake. If your vehicle...into PARK (P) properly before you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- Shifting Outof PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to fully apply your regular brake before you can 't shift ...