Owner's Manual
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.... During normal operation, theTHEFT SYS light will go off after several tries the vehicle still does start, the vehicle may want to check the also fuses (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in your keys. Put your valuablesin a storage area,l i e your Pontiac dealer service. At this time, ...you may need service.See your dealerfor service. system The If the THEFT SYS light comes on while the engine is disabled...
.... During normal operation, theTHEFT SYS light will go off after several tries the vehicle still does start, the vehicle may want to check the also fuses (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in your keys. Put your valuablesin a storage area,l i e your Pontiac dealer service. At this time, ...you may need service.See your dealerfor service. system The If the THEFT SYS light comes on while the engine is disabled...
Owner's Manual
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.... If you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that something is to do about it. and even dangerous. Often gages and warning lights work together to do repairs can signal that tells you what to let you know your vehicle...'s functions. Paying attentionto your vehicle. Tachometer The tachometer shows your engine at speeds the red area, in or engine damage may occur. When oneof the warning lights comes on and stays on when there be alarmed when this happens. So please get to let you...
.... If you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that something is to do about it. and even dangerous. Often gages and warning lights work together to do repairs can signal that tells you what to let you know your vehicle...'s functions. Paying attentionto your vehicle. Tachometer The tachometer shows your engine at speeds the red area, in or engine damage may occur. When oneof the warning lights comes on and stays on when there be alarmed when this happens. So please get to let you...
Owner's Manual
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...you mast drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. Have it should come o w briefly when you it is working. Then it checked rightaway. Haveyour brake systeminspected right away. . . . If one part isn'tworking, the other part can still w'ork and you stop ...or problem. I - 1 This light should go out. . 1 Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake systemis divided into two parts. Charging System Indicator Light The charging system indicator light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running , OF comes ...
...you mast drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. Have it should come o w briefly when you it is working. Then it checked rightaway. Haveyour brake systeminspected right away. . . . If one part isn'tworking, the other part can still w'ork and you stop ...or problem. I - 1 This light should go out. . 1 Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake systemis divided into two parts. Charging System Indicator Light The charging system indicator light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running , OF comes ...
Owner's Manual
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...See "Engine Coolant" in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. . . . : i . ,, : . I . This system isalso designed to your service technician in the Index. , . Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comes on and stays on to indicate that emissions are visible signsof steam see "Engine Overheating" in theIndex before opening thehood. .>. : . ; . ' ,. '? d . , . .? .< . . . . , - .. , ..b .. - -... . .- I -.. '1 . , c . ' I ' E .C -, : . -n. 9 i -:x: :...- ...r I ' CHECK 0 Your Pontiac is intended to . Malfunctilon Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light...
...See "Engine Coolant" in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. . . . : i . ,, : . I . This system isalso designed to your service technician in the Index. , . Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comes on and stays on to indicate that emissions are visible signsof steam see "Engine Overheating" in theIndex before opening thehood. .>. : . ; . ' ,. '? d . , . .? .< . . . . , - .. , ..b .. - -... . .- I -.. '1 . , c . ' I ' E .C -, : . -n. 9 i -:x: :...- ...r I ' CHECK 0 Your Pontiac is intended to . Malfunctilon Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light...
Owner's Manual
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...Are you recently changed brands fuel? of the above steps have made the light off . A few driving trips should turn the light off . If you experience this condition, change the brand fuel you put fuel into your engine may You notice this . This will require at least full tank of...fuel? may to evaporateinto the atmosphere.A few driving trips should turn the light,off , turn the lightoff. It will off allow fuel to not run as efficiently as designed. As your dealeror qualified service center check the vehicle. The system can determine if the fuel cap has been ...
...Are you recently changed brands fuel? of the above steps have made the light off . A few driving trips should turn the light off . If you experience this condition, change the brand fuel you put fuel into your engine may You notice this . This will require at least full tank of...fuel? may to evaporateinto the atmosphere.A few driving trips should turn the light,off , turn the lightoff. It will off allow fuel to not run as efficiently as designed. As your dealeror qualified service center check the vehicle. The system can determine if the fuel cap has been ...
Owner's Manual
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... keep drivingif the oil pressure islow. Haveit fixed right away. Don't keep it is normal. . . Check your oil as soon as a testto show you are driving. The engine could also come on with your oil, this light may stay on after you turn the ignition toSTART. This indicates that it doesn't come on...
... keep drivingif the oil pressure islow. Haveit fixed right away. Don't keep it is normal. . . Check your oil as soon as a testto show you are driving. The engine could also come on with your oil, this light may stay on after you turn the ignition toSTART. This indicates that it doesn't come on...
Owner's Manual
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...considerable periodof time allowingthe oil normally in circulation to the proper level. "Engine Oil" in the Index, 2-64 Check Oil Light This light should come on, have it surface. higher gear. CHECK OIL starting your engine. The oil level monitoring system only checksoil level during the brief period ...between key and engine start. If the light comes on and stays after on starting your vehicle, the oil level shouldbe checked. See NOTE: A false CHECK O L light maybe generated I when parking on the dipstick and oil to drain...
...considerable periodof time allowingthe oil normally in circulation to the proper level. "Engine Oil" in the Index, 2-64 Check Oil Light This light should come on, have it surface. higher gear. CHECK OIL starting your engine. The oil level monitoring system only checksoil level during the brief period ...between key and engine start. If the light comes on and stays after on starting your vehicle, the oil level shouldbe checked. See NOTE: A false CHECK O L light maybe generated I when parking on the dipstick and oil to drain...
Owner's Manual
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...time cool between to push. , AntbLsck Brakes Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). If your engine stops, you begin to drive away, your engine, or when you will check itself. rather than keeping pace with the anti-lock brake system,this test is a mistake. That means...will eliminate a lot unnecessary braking. heavy accelerationfollowed by heavy braking -- You may hear a momentary motor or clicking while noise this warning light will be harder to hard stops.Your brakes will wear much fasterif you will help prevent a brakingskid. Avoid needless heavy braking. Once the...
...time cool between to push. , AntbLsck Brakes Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). If your engine stops, you begin to drive away, your engine, or when you will check itself. rather than keeping pace with the anti-lock brake system,this test is a mistake. That means...will eliminate a lot unnecessary braking. heavy accelerationfollowed by heavy braking -- You may hear a momentary motor or clicking while noise this warning light will be harder to hard stops.Your brakes will wear much fasterif you will help prevent a brakingskid. Avoid needless heavy braking. Once the...
Owner's Manual
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...6. Battery fluid contains acid that would damage the battery and maybe other moving parts once the engines are things you connect the cables, here some have been blinded. The vehicles could get a... of that the jumper cables don't have been hurt doing this, and some basic are running. 5-4 Check that first. ~ Using a match near a battery cancause battery gas to negative (-) or a metal enginepart...is there. Don't get it i s low, add water to need more light. People have loose or missing insulation, If they do, you accidentally get iton you badly. too. Fans ...
...6. Battery fluid contains acid that would damage the battery and maybe other moving parts once the engines are things you connect the cables, here some have been blinded. The vehicles could get a... of that the jumper cables don't have been hurt doing this, and some basic are running. 5-4 Check that first. ~ Using a match near a battery cancause battery gas to negative (-) or a metal enginepart...is there. Don't get it i s low, add water to need more light. People have loose or missing insulation, If they do, you accidentally get iton you badly. too. Fans ...
Owner's Manual
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For more information, see "Check Oil n Light" i the Index. You should check your engine level oil right away. this is an added reminder. 2.4L Engine CHECK OIL It's a good idea to check your engine oil every time you need to get fuel. Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL light on the instrument panel comes on 6-10 k . 1 In order to check your engine oil level regularly; on , it means you get an accurate reading, the must oil be warm and the vehicle must be level ground.
For more information, see "Check Oil n Light" i the Index. You should check your engine level oil right away. this is an added reminder. 2.4L Engine CHECK OIL It's a good idea to check your engine oil every time you need to get fuel. Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL light on the instrument panel comes on 6-10 k . 1 In order to check your engine oil level regularly; on , it means you get an accurate reading, the must oil be warm and the vehicle must be level ground.
Owner's Manual
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... Sol50 mixture of water and the proper coolant for the proper fluid. Engine Coolant The cooling system your Pontiac will: Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). TM 6-22 How tu Check The properfluid should . See the instructions on the reservoir cap. Give ...Checks and Services" and "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and for your vehicle is at or the below the STEP mark on the reservoir cap. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should be added if level is filled with engine overheating, see "Engine...
... Sol50 mixture of water and the proper coolant for the proper fluid. Engine Coolant The cooling system your Pontiac will: Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). TM 6-22 How tu Check The properfluid should . See the instructions on the reservoir cap. Give ...Checks and Services" and "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and for your vehicle is at or the below the STEP mark on the reservoir cap. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should be added if level is filled with engine overheating, see "Engine...
Owner's Manual
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... pressures. you or a service station attendant to At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt remlnder light and a l your in the Indexfor further details. See "Engine Coolant" in the for further details. r Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Also look for any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. See "Audio Systems...
... pressures. you or a service station attendant to At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt remlnder light and a l your in the Indexfor further details. See "Engine Coolant" in the for further details. r Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Also look for any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. See "Audio Systems...
Owner's Manual
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Adding ...3-24 Audio Systems ...3-8 Auto-Down Window ...2-30 Automatic Door Locks ...2-4 2-20 Automatic Overdrive ...2-18 AutomaticTransaxle ...Check ...7-38 6-17 Fluid ...2-18 Operation ...Park Mechanism Check ...7-40 Shifting ...2-18 Starting Your Engine ...2-13 Battery ...6-32 Charging System Indicator Light ...2-56 Jump Starting ...5-2 Replacement. Keyless Entry ...2-7 Saver ...2-43 Warnings ...5-2 BBB Auto Line ...8-8 Better Business Bureau Mediation ...8-8 ... ...b... :yv...
Adding ...3-24 Audio Systems ...3-8 Auto-Down Window ...2-30 Automatic Door Locks ...2-4 2-20 Automatic Overdrive ...2-18 AutomaticTransaxle ...Check ...7-38 6-17 Fluid ...2-18 Operation ...Park Mechanism Check ...7-40 Shifting ...2-18 Starting Your Engine ...2-13 Battery ...6-32 Charging System Indicator Light ...2-56 Jump Starting ...5-2 Replacement. Keyless Entry ...2-7 Saver ...2-43 Warnings ...5-2 BBB Auto Line ...8-8 Better Business Bureau Mediation ...8-8 ... ...b... :yv...
Owner's Manual
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Tire ...6-44 Changing a Flat Tire...5-21 Check Engine Light ...2-60 Check Oil Light ...2-64 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-47 Chemical Paint Spotting...6-51 Child Restraints ...1-36 Securing in a Rear Outside SeatPosition ...1-37 Securing i the ... ...4-10 Break-In. Sagety ...4-37 Chains. eaning...6-45 Aluminum Wheels ...6-50 Fabric ...6-46 Glass ...6-48 Inside of Yon Pontiac ...6-45 Instrument Panel ...6-48 Leather ...6-47 Outside of Your Pontiac ...6-49 Spelcial Problems ...6-46 Stains ...6-46 Tires ...6-50 Vinyl ...6-47 Wheels ...6-50 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...6-48 . ...
Tire ...6-44 Changing a Flat Tire...5-21 Check Engine Light ...2-60 Check Oil Light ...2-64 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-47 Chemical Paint Spotting...6-51 Child Restraints ...1-36 Securing in a Rear Outside SeatPosition ...1-37 Securing i the ... ...4-10 Break-In. Sagety ...4-37 Chains. eaning...6-45 Aluminum Wheels ...6-50 Fabric ...6-46 Glass ...6-48 Inside of Yon Pontiac ...6-45 Instrument Panel ...6-48 Leather ...6-47 Outside of Your Pontiac ...6-49 Spelcial Problems ...6-46 Stains ...6-46 Tires ...6-50 Vinyl ...6-47 Wheels ...6-50 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...6-48 . ...
Owner's Manual
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...Check ...7-37 . Manual Transaxle ...2-21 Flashers. Hazard Warning ...5-1 Flat Tire. Changing ...5-21 Fluids Lubricants ...and 7-42 Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement ...6-35 FogLamps ...2-41 Foreign Countries. FrenchLanguageManual ...11 FrontTowing ...5-9 Fuel ...6-2 FillingYourTank ...6-4 Gage ...2-65 In Foreign Countries ...6-3 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...6-55 Gages Engine... Gear Positions, Aut'omatic Transaxle...2- 1.8 . Engine ...2-28 6-46 'Fabric Cleaning ...Fifth Gear....Identification ...6-53 Oil Level Check ...7-37 Overheating ...5-12 Ruining While Parked ...2-29 Specifications ...6-61 Starting ...2-13...
...Check ...7-37 . Manual Transaxle ...2-21 Flashers. Hazard Warning ...5-1 Flat Tire. Changing ...5-21 Fluids Lubricants ...and 7-42 Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement ...6-35 FogLamps ...2-41 Foreign Countries. FrenchLanguageManual ...11 FrontTowing ...5-9 Fuel ...6-2 FillingYourTank ...6-4 Gage ...2-65 In Foreign Countries ...6-3 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...6-55 Gages Engine... Gear Positions, Aut'omatic Transaxle...2- 1.8 . Engine ...2-28 6-46 'Fabric Cleaning ...Fifth Gear....Identification ...6-53 Oil Level Check ...7-37 Overheating ...5-12 Ruining While Parked ...2-29 Specifications ...6-61 Starting ...2-13...
Owner's Manual
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Neutral. Lights Air Bag Readiness ...1.21. 2.55 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...2.57. 4 6 . 2.56. 6.29 Brake System Warning ...2-56 Charging System Indicator ...Check Engine ...2-60 2-64 Check Oil ...Enhanced Traction System Active ...2.59. 4-8 Enhanced Traction SystemWarning ...2-58. 4-9 2-60...38 Doof ...: ...2-3 Key Lock Cylinder Service ...7-38 Power Do'or ...2-4 Rear Door Security ...2-5 Steering Column Lock Check ...7-39 Trunk ...2-8 Low Coolant Warning Light ...2-60 Lubricants and Fluids ...7-42 Lubrication.Servicq.Body 7-38 ... Manual Transaxle ...2-22 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-11...
Neutral. Lights Air Bag Readiness ...1.21. 2.55 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...2.57. 4 6 . 2.56. 6.29 Brake System Warning ...2-56 Charging System Indicator ...Check Engine ...2-60 2-64 Check Oil ...Enhanced Traction System Active ...2.59. 4-8 Enhanced Traction SystemWarning ...2-58. 4-9 2-60...38 Doof ...: ...2-3 Key Lock Cylinder Service ...7-38 Power Do'or ...2-4 Rear Door Security ...2-5 Steering Column Lock Check ...7-39 Trunk ...2-8 Low Coolant Warning Light ...2-60 Lubricants and Fluids ...7-42 Lubrication.Servicq.Body 7-38 ... Manual Transaxle ...2-22 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-11...
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..., Automatic Transaxle ...2-20 2-46 Overhead Console ...5 - 12 Overheating Engine ...7-37 Owner Checks and Services ...8- 11 Owner Publications, Ordering ...Paint Spotting, Chemical ...Park Automatic Transaxle ...Shifting Into ...Shifting Out...25 2-27 ...2-9 2-24 Brake ...7-40 Brake Mechanism Check ...Lots ...2-10 Over Things That Burn ...2-28 With a Trailer ...4-39 Your Vehicle, Manual Transaxle ...2-27 Passenger Position ...1-26 Passing ...4-13 Passlock" ...2-10 2-65 Passlock" Warning Light ...Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-41 Pontiac Cares Information ...8- 1 ... 1-27 Trip Off -Road...
..., Automatic Transaxle ...2-20 2-46 Overhead Console ...5 - 12 Overheating Engine ...7-37 Owner Checks and Services ...8- 11 Owner Publications, Ordering ...Paint Spotting, Chemical ...Park Automatic Transaxle ...Shifting Into ...Shifting Out...25 2-27 ...2-9 2-24 Brake ...7-40 Brake Mechanism Check ...Lots ...2-10 Over Things That Burn ...2-28 With a Trailer ...4-39 Your Vehicle, Manual Transaxle ...2-27 Passenger Position ...1-26 Passing ...4-13 Passlock" ...2-10 2-65 Passlock" Warning Light ...Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-41 Pontiac Cares Information ...8- 1 ... 1-27 Trip Off -Road...