Owner's Manual
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...on some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e pf WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER ENGINE COOLANT TEMP k -rd - For example, these symbols me used on warning and indicator lights: Here are on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAllERY ACID...SPARKS OR FLAMES A These symbols are important for you and yorr passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are some of the symbols you may find onyour vehicle. FUSE LIGHTER m PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN...
...on some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e pf WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER ENGINE COOLANT TEMP k -rd - For example, these symbols me used on warning and indicator lights: Here are on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAllERY ACID...SPARKS OR FLAMES A These symbols are important for you and yorr passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are some of the symbols you may find onyour vehicle. FUSE LIGHTER m PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is If you par^ in your vehicle? e Then take your keys. During normal operation, theTHEFT SYS light will go off after several tries the vehicle still does start, the vehicle may need not service. What if you may want to leaveyour ...ignition key? Put your valuablesin a storage area,l i e your Pontiac dealer service. If after the engine is running, a problem been detected and the system has may need service.See your dealerfor service. system The If the THEFT SYS...
... fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is If you par^ in your vehicle? e Then take your keys. During normal operation, theTHEFT SYS light will go off after several tries the vehicle still does start, the vehicle may need not service. What if you may want to leaveyour ...ignition key? Put your valuablesin a storage area,l i e your Pontiac dealer service. If after the engine is running, a problem been detected and the system has may need service.See your dealerfor service. system The If the THEFT SYS...
Owner's Manual
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... hard. NOTICE: If your vehicle must be sure it , be pushed or towed, but does not send electricalpower to displaysome instrument panel warning lights. If it could cause a collision. I you need to turn theengine f off and the key is not running . Use this works, ... position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition, and transaxle (on automatic models),but never t y to OFF. START (E): This position starts your hand. When the engine starts, release thekey. A warning chime r will return to RUN for normal driving. LOCK ( ) Before you pur: the key into the ignition B: switch...
... hard. NOTICE: If your vehicle must be sure it , be pushed or towed, but does not send electricalpower to displaysome instrument panel warning lights. If it could cause a collision. I you need to turn theengine f off and the key is not running . Use this works, ... position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition, and transaxle (on automatic models),but never t y to OFF. START (E): This position starts your hand. When the engine starts, release thekey. A warning chime r will return to RUN for normal driving. LOCK ( ) Before you pur: the key into the ignition B: switch...
Owner's Manual
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... to4th 4th to 5th If your speed drops below mph (32 lun/h), or if the 20 engine is normal for the light togo on . Acceleration Shift Speeds for 2.4L (Code T) Engine 1st to2nd 2nd to 3rd Up Shift Light If you have amanual transaxle, you downshift. may have to downshift two You or more... than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you downshift, you can higher gear if weather, road...
... to4th 4th to 5th If your speed drops below mph (32 lun/h), or if the 20 engine is normal for the light togo on . Acceleration Shift Speeds for 2.4L (Code T) Engine 1st to2nd 2nd to 3rd Up Shift Light If you have amanual transaxle, you downshift. may have to downshift two You or more... than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you downshift, you can higher gear if weather, road...
Owner's Manual
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...may be costly -- When oneof the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when you the start engine just to know when there's a problem with one of your vehicle. Warning ,Lights,Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gagesthat may beon your warninglights and ... cause an expensive repair or replacement. Tachometer The tachometer shows your engine at speeds the red area, in or engine damage may occur. Warning lights come on when you locate them. I NOTICE: Do not run your engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). So please get to let...
...may be costly -- When oneof the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when you the start engine just to know when there's a problem with one of your vehicle. Warning ,Lights,Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gagesthat may beon your warninglights and ... cause an expensive repair or replacement. Tachometer The tachometer shows your engine at speeds the red area, in or engine damage may occur. Warning lights come on when you locate them. I NOTICE: Do not run your engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). So please get to let...
Owner's Manual
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...turn the ignitibn keyto RUN. I - 1 This light should go out. . 1 Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake systemis divided into two parts. If the warninglight comes on could drain your engine is running, OF comes on the ignition, but the engine is You harder to vehicle towed €orservice,... road and stop carefully. could be a brake problem. If you mast drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. If the light is still on while youare driving, pull off all your accessories, such as themdio and air conditioner, BRAKE doesn't come on then,...
...turn the ignitibn keyto RUN. I - 1 This light should go out. . 1 Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake systemis divided into two parts. If the warninglight comes on could drain your engine is running, OF comes on the ignition, but the engine is You harder to vehicle towed €orservice,... road and stop carefully. could be a brake problem. If you mast drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. If the light is still on while youare driving, pull off all your accessories, such as themdio and air conditioner, BRAKE doesn't come on then,...
Owner's Manual
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... still have the vehicle towed service. That's normal. Or, the light on as light will also come il Your brake systemmay not be working properly if the brake system warning light on when you're driving, stop soon as possible &. Then start your engine and it will stay on , turn theignition off. in 1 .I 'I 2-57... . and turn ignition off the road and stopped carefully, have brakes, but on, you don'thave anti-lock brakes.If the regular brake system warning light also on again while you're driving, your Pontiac needs service.
... still have the vehicle towed service. That's normal. Or, the light on as light will also come il Your brake systemmay not be working properly if the brake system warning light on when you're driving, stop soon as possible &. Then start your engine and it will stay on , turn theignition off. in 1 .I 'I 2-57... . and turn ignition off the road and stopped carefully, have brakes, but on, you don'thave anti-lock brakes.If the regular brake system warning light also on again while you're driving, your Pontiac needs service.
Owner's Manual
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Adjust your parking brakewith the engine running, and it will stay on and stay an. When thiswarning light is turned on and the warning light stays on released, your vehicle needs service. If the light doesn't come on , the system willnot limit wheel spin. the system is on then, have it fixed so...there is fully released, it stays on, or comes when you'redriving, there on briefly whenyou turn the system back on as you start the engine. the OFF ETS If it means there's a problem with system. The anti-lock brake system warning should come briefly on , press the button ...
Adjust your parking brakewith the engine running, and it will stay on and stay an. When thiswarning light is turned on and the warning light stays on released, your vehicle needs service. If the light doesn't come on , the system willnot limit wheel spin. the system is on then, have it fixed so...there is fully released, it stays on, or comes when you'redriving, there on briefly whenyou turn the system back on as you start the engine. the OFF ETS If it means there's a problem with system. The anti-lock brake system warning should come briefly on , press the button ...
Owner's Manual
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...area,your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you the ignition key to tell you when the system is too hot! Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. LOW TRAC The light will come on then, have it fixed so it will be there to turn off the... engine as soon as possible. The Enhanced TractionSystem active light also comes on the Road," this light will stay onfor a few seconds after the Enhanced TractionSystem stops limiting wheel spin. It means that your vehicleand ...
...area,your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you the ignition key to tell you when the system is too hot! Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. LOW TRAC The light will come on then, have it fixed so it will be there to turn off the... engine as soon as possible. The Enhanced TractionSystem active light also comes on the Road," this light will stay onfor a few seconds after the Enhanced TractionSystem stops limiting wheel spin. It means that your vehicleand ...
Owner's Manual
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... 1 is replaced by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The CHECK ENGINE light comes on , the vehicle should be is required, Malfunctions often will indicated by the system beforeany problem is apparent, whichmay prevent more serious damage to your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. . . . : i . ,, : . I' CHECK 0 Your Pontiac is equipped with acomputer which monitors operationof the...
... 1 is replaced by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The CHECK ENGINE light comes on , the vehicle should be is required, Malfunctions often will indicated by the system beforeany problem is apparent, whichmay prevent more serious damage to your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. . . . : i . ,, : . I' CHECK 0 Your Pontiac is equipped with acomputer which monitors operationof the...
Owner's Manual
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... follow the previous, steps, and drive the vehicle to do so, stop the vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least10 seconds and restartthe engine. I If the Light Is Flashing NOTICE: If you it is to is working, when the ignition on , after a while, your emission controls may o n t m ..., reduce the amount of two ways: 0 If the light stops flashing remains on steady, see "If and the Light Is On Steady" following . If the light doesn't come on, as a checkshow you keep driving your vehicle with this light on andthe engine is not running. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and...
... follow the previous, steps, and drive the vehicle to do so, stop the vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least10 seconds and restartthe engine. I If the Light Is Flashing NOTICE: If you it is to is working, when the ignition on , after a while, your emission controls may o n t m ..., reduce the amount of two ways: 0 If the light stops flashing remains on steady, see "If and the Light Is On Steady" following . If the light doesn't come on, as a checkshow you keep driving your vehicle with this light on andthe engine is not running. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and...
Owner's Manual
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... low on . As your engine starts run out of fuel, your engine may to not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of If so, be sure to evaporateinto the atmosphere.A few driving trips should correctthis fuel If none of the one proper fuelto turn the light,off , turn have your... recently changed brands fuel? Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to turn on fuel? of air are sucked into your engine notto run as efficiently as designed. If the Light Is On Steady You may be ableto correct the emission system malfunction by the system and the...
... low on . As your engine starts run out of fuel, your engine may to not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of If so, be sure to evaporateinto the atmosphere.A few driving trips should correctthis fuel If none of the one proper fuelto turn the light,off , turn have your... recently changed brands fuel? Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to turn on fuel? of air are sucked into your engine notto run as efficiently as designed. If the Light Is On Steady You may be ableto correct the emission system malfunction by the system and the...
Owner's Manual
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... you make a hard stop , the light may have a problem withthe fuse or bulb. Oil Pressure Light If you have a problem with the ignition on, you may blink and off. The engine could havesome on as possible and have your engine quickly enough to your engine fromneglected oil problems can be low oil.... . . Check your oil as soon as a testto show you it lubricated. 0 On four cylinder engines, when engine is idling the at a stop , the light may stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you do, your enginecan become so hot that oil is working, but the engineis...
... you make a hard stop , the light may have a problem withthe fuse or bulb. Oil Pressure Light If you have a problem with the ignition on, you may blink and off. The engine could havesome on as possible and have your engine quickly enough to your engine fromneglected oil problems can be low oil.... . . Check your oil as soon as a testto show you it lubricated. 0 On four cylinder engines, when engine is idling the at a stop , the light may stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you do, your enginecan become so hot that oil is working, but the engineis...
Owner's Manual
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... CHECK OIL starting your engine. on a level is only performed if the engine has been turned for several minutes and on It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is running.Additionally, an oil level check is bring it repaired. Check Oil Light This light should come on briefly ...whileyou are . If the light does not come on...
... CHECK OIL starting your engine. on a level is only performed if the engine has been turned for several minutes and on It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is running.Additionally, an oil level check is bring it repaired. Check Oil Light This light should come on briefly ...whileyou are . If the light does not come on...
Owner's Manual
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...fuel tank is near EMPTY (E). it little more the tank was half full, but you should get more or less to fill up . Passlock Warning Light This light will come on . None a tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to fill the tank. the Passlock system has entered Here arefour things thatsome owners... much fuel you have left , but actually took a or less than the gage fuel system. Your vehicle will not be the stays on until the engine starts. J The gage doesn't go back toEMPTY (E) when you turn off the ignition. For example,the gage may a problem with fuel gage: your dealer....
...fuel tank is near EMPTY (E). it little more the tank was half full, but you should get more or less to fill up . Passlock Warning Light This light will come on . None a tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to fill the tank. the Passlock system has entered Here arefour things thatsome owners... much fuel you have left , but actually took a or less than the gage fuel system. Your vehicle will not be the stays on until the engine starts. J The gage doesn't go back toEMPTY (E) when you turn off the ignition. For example,the gage may a problem with fuel gage: your dealer....
Owner's Manual
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... and you will stayon.' See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- You may get harder to push down. heavy accelerationfollowed by heavy braking -- That means of better braking and longer brake life. 5: ' If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake normally hut don't pump... your engine stops, you will still have time cool between to drive away, your on, brake pedal moves little. When...
... and you will stayon.' See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- You may get harder to push down. heavy accelerationfollowed by heavy braking -- That means of better braking and longer brake life. 5: ' If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake normally hut don't pump... your engine stops, you will still have time cool between to drive away, your on, brake pedal moves little. When...
Owner's Manual
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...speed automatic transaxle, italso has an Enhanced Traction System (ETS) that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. When this normal. LOW TRAC This light will come on when your Enhanced Traction Systemis limiting wheel spin. You may upshift the also transaxle tolimit wheel spin. But the system ...front wheels we spinning of you, you should use the lower gears only when necessary. See "Enhanced Traction System Active Light" in is this happens, the system reduces engine power and may feel or hear the system working , or you . Always leave enough room up to the brake...
...speed automatic transaxle, italso has an Enhanced Traction System (ETS) that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. When this normal. LOW TRAC This light will come on when your Enhanced Traction Systemis limiting wheel spin. You may upshift the also transaxle tolimit wheel spin. But the system ...front wheels we spinning of you, you should use the lower gears only when necessary. See "Enhanced Traction System Active Light" in is this happens, the system reduces engine power and may feel or hear the system working , or you . Always leave enough room up to the brake...
Owner's Manual
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...burn you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to explode. Don't connect positive to need more light. Battery fluid contains acid that the jumper cables don't have been blinded. Keep your skin, flush the place with water andget medical help immediately... missing insulation, If they do, you could be sure the right amount of that would damage the battery and maybe other moving parts once the engines are things you . Fans or other parts, too. ~ Using a match near a battery cancause battery gas to negative (-) or a metal enginepart....
...burn you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to explode. Don't connect positive to need more light. Battery fluid contains acid that the jumper cables don't have been blinded. Keep your skin, flush the place with water andget medical help immediately... missing insulation, If they do, you could be sure the right amount of that would damage the battery and maybe other moving parts once the engines are things you . Fans or other parts, too. ~ Using a match near a battery cancause battery gas to negative (-) or a metal enginepart....
Owner's Manual
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..., the liquids in the Index. Engine Overheating .\ You will find a coolant temperature g.age and a low coolant warning light on your warranty. 5-12 Just turn it overheats, and get everyone away from anoverheated engine can be covered by your Pontiac's instrument panel. The costly repairs... would not be badly damaged. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Low Coolant Warning Light" in it . Stop your vehicle can burn you badly,...
..., the liquids in the Index. Engine Overheating .\ You will find a coolant temperature g.age and a low coolant warning light on your warranty. 5-12 Just turn it overheats, and get everyone away from anoverheated engine can be covered by your Pontiac's instrument panel. The costly repairs... would not be badly damaged. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Low Coolant Warning Light" in it . Stop your vehicle can burn you badly,...
Owner's Manual
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...Adjustment ...6-31 Fluid ...'...6-28 Master Cylinder ...6-28 Parking ...2-24 6-31 Pedal Travel ...Replacing System Parts ...6-31 System Warning Light ...2-56, 6-29 Trailer ...4-37 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check ...7-39 Wear ...6-30 Brakes, Anti-Lock ...4-6 Braking ...4-5 ...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 . 9-2 . Tire ...6-44 Changing a Flat Tire...5-21 Check Engine Light ...2-60 Check Oil Light ...2-64 Checking...
...Adjustment ...6-31 Fluid ...'...6-28 Master Cylinder ...6-28 Parking ...2-24 6-31 Pedal Travel ...Replacing System Parts ...6-31 System Warning Light ...2-56, 6-29 Trailer ...4-37 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check ...7-39 Wear ...6-30 Brakes, Anti-Lock ...4-6 Braking ...4-5 ...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 . 9-2 . Tire ...6-44 Changing a Flat Tire...5-21 Check Engine Light ...2-60 Check Oil Light ...2-64 Checking...