Owner's Manual
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FUSE LIGHTER m PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN )tr SPEAKER DAYTIME * RUNNING ' ' LAMPS * 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL b i' l V FLAME EXPLODE BAllERY Op AIR BAG p \ FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (e) For example, these symbols me used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT ...
FUSE LIGHTER m PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN )tr SPEAKER DAYTIME * RUNNING ' ' LAMPS * 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL b i' l V FLAME EXPLODE BAllERY Op AIR BAG p \ FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (e) For example, these symbols me used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT ...
Owner's Manual
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... system to release the not activated. 2-8 Pull upward the remote release handle on the floor near the left side the driver's seat front of the fuel of the lock keys to drive with the setting on VENT. Make surethe override feature is located on trunk lid. It can 't see or smell...
... system to release the not activated. 2-8 Pull upward the remote release handle on the floor near the left side the driver's seat front of the fuel of the lock keys to drive with the setting on VENT. Make surethe override feature is located on trunk lid. It can 't see or smell...
Owner's Manual
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... passive theft-deterrent system. for Passlock TM Your venicle 1s equipped withthe Passlock theft-deterrent system. Put your valuablesin a storage area,l i e your Pontiac dealer service. See your trunk or glove box, Lock the glove box, Lock all the doors except the driver's. What if you have to leave...SYS light comes on while the engine is running, a problem been detected and the system has may need service.See your keys. Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is If you . Remember to restartthe trying engine. e Then take the door key with a valid key.If a...
... passive theft-deterrent system. for Passlock TM Your venicle 1s equipped withthe Passlock theft-deterrent system. Put your valuablesin a storage area,l i e your Pontiac dealer service. See your trunk or glove box, Lock the glove box, Lock all the doors except the driver's. What if you have to leave...SYS light comes on while the engine is running, a problem been detected and the system has may need service.See your keys. Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is If you . Remember to restartthe trying engine. e Then take the door key with a valid key.If a...
Owner's Manual
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You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-16 Usually, the coolant heater should plugged in a minimum of be four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy duringengine warm-up. Engine Coolant Heater (Option) c c I RI 3.1L Engine 2.4L Engine In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18°C) or colder,the engine coolant heater can help.
You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-16 Usually, the coolant heater should plugged in a minimum of be four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy duringengine warm-up. Engine Coolant Heater (Option) c c I RI 3.1L Engine 2.4L Engine In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18°C) or colder,the engine coolant heater can help.
Owner's Manual
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... than 65 rnph (109 kmh), or you can damage your transaxle. Here are going down to the next gear and provide more power and lower fuel economy than mph (32 km/h) 20 accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the (32 km/h). THIRD (3): This position isalso used for...
... than 65 rnph (109 kmh), or you can damage your transaxle. Here are going down to the next gear and provide more power and lower fuel economy than mph (32 km/h) 20 accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the (32 km/h). THIRD (3): This position isalso used for...
Owner's Manual
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... injure yourself or others. DonY shift fromFIFTH (5) to SECOND (2) or from FOURTH (4) to FIRST (1). '1 NOTICE: . . Also, use WVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for best fuel economy. NEUTRAL '(N):Use this position when you start or idle your transaxle. 1 T i chart shows when to shift tothe next higher gear hs for parking your...
... injure yourself or others. DonY shift fromFIFTH (5) to SECOND (2) or from FOURTH (4) to FIRST (1). '1 NOTICE: . . Also, use WVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for best fuel economy. NEUTRAL '(N):Use this position when you start or idle your transaxle. 1 T i chart shows when to shift tothe next higher gear hs for parking your...
Owner's Manual
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... not running smoothlyor for the light togo on it and off if youquickly change the position of the accelerator. For the best economy, accelerate slowly fuel and shift when thelight comes on , you shift to the next can damage the clutch or transaxle. 2-23 Acceleration Shift Speeds for 2.4L (Code T) Engine... a SHIFT light. While you can higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. 15 mph (24 knh r/) 25 mph (40 k n h r/) 40 mph (64 h h / ) 45 mph (72 km/h) 3rd to4th 4th to 5th If your speed drops below...
... not running smoothlyor for the light togo on it and off if youquickly change the position of the accelerator. For the best economy, accelerate slowly fuel and shift when thelight comes on , you shift to the next can damage the clutch or transaxle. 2-23 Acceleration Shift Speeds for 2.4L (Code T) Engine... a SHIFT light. While you can higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. 15 mph (24 knh r/) 25 mph (40 k n h r/) 40 mph (64 h h / ) 45 mph (72 km/h) 3rd to4th 4th to 5th If your speed drops below...
Owner's Manual
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... J. Lighter T r Signal/Multifunction ,Lever un SRS - Audio System Switch T. D. Your instlument panel is designed let you know how is fast you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many other things you'll need to glance how your instrument panel are: I. B. Fog Lamp Switch S. Climate Control System L. Supplemental Restraint...
... J. Lighter T r Signal/Multifunction ,Lever un SRS - Audio System Switch T. D. Your instlument panel is designed let you know how is fast you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many other things you'll need to glance how your instrument panel are: I. B. Fog Lamp Switch S. Climate Control System L. Supplemental Restraint...
Owner's Manual
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... CHECK ENGINE light comes on , the vehicle should be promptly pulled the off road and the coolant level checked. d . , . .? .< . . . . , - .. , ..b .. - -... . .- I' CHECK 0 Your Pontiac is equipped with acomputer which monitors operationof the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. If there are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping produce a cleaner to...
... CHECK ENGINE light comes on , the vehicle should be promptly pulled the off road and the coolant level checked. d . , . .? .< . . . . , - .. , ..b .. - -... . .- I' CHECK 0 Your Pontiac is equipped with acomputer which monitors operationof the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. If there are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping produce a cleaner to...
Owner's Manual
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... on your vehicle. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on , after a while, your emission controls may o n t m work as well,your fuel economy may not be as good and your vehicle: 0 Reduce vehicle speed. as -soonas it repaired. Avoid steep uphill grades. Turn the key off, wait...
... on your vehicle. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on , after a while, your emission controls may o n t m work as well,your fuel economy may not be as good and your vehicle: 0 Reduce vehicle speed. as -soonas it repaired. Avoid steep uphill grades. Turn the key off, wait...
Owner's Manual
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...: Did youjust put the vehicle into the fuelline causing a misfire. condition. If you experience this . It will be wet. of fuel, your dealeror qualified service center check the vehicle. It will cause your engine notto run as efficiently as designed. Adding should turn the...of air are sucked into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on . The condition will off . If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to evaporateinto the atmosphere.A few driving trips to any mechanical or electrical fix problems that may have developed. This ...
...: Did youjust put the vehicle into the fuelline causing a misfire. condition. If you experience this . It will be wet. of fuel, your dealeror qualified service center check the vehicle. It will cause your engine notto run as efficiently as designed. Adding should turn the...of air are sucked into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on . The condition will off . If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to evaporateinto the atmosphere.A few driving trips to any mechanical or electrical fix problems that may have developed. This ...
Owner's Manual
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... takes a little more soon.An amber light will stay on until the engine starts. The light will come on briefly when you still have a little fuel left , when ignition is near EMPTY (E). When the indicator nears EMPTY (E), you turn off the ignition. None a tamper mode. I ' 2-65 Your ...vehicle will come on below the gage when the fuel tank is the on. The gage moves alittle when youturn a, corner or speed up than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. Passlock Warning...
... takes a little more soon.An amber light will stay on until the engine starts. The light will come on briefly when you still have a little fuel left , when ignition is near EMPTY (E). When the indicator nears EMPTY (E), you turn off the ignition. None a tamper mode. I ' 2-65 Your ...vehicle will come on below the gage when the fuel tank is the on. The gage moves alittle when youturn a, corner or speed up than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. Passlock Warning...
Owner's Manual
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... maximum cooling. This setting brings in the outside air and directs it in is moved OFF. This setting recirculates muchof the air inside your vehicle's fuel economy. < _.- MAX: Use for normal cooling on cool, but slightly warmer air directed through instrument the panel outlets. to the upper Fan Knob the through...
... maximum cooling. This setting brings in the outside air and directs it in is moved OFF. This setting recirculates muchof the air inside your vehicle's fuel economy. < _.- MAX: Use for normal cooling on cool, but slightly warmer air directed through instrument the panel outlets. to the upper Fan Knob the through...
Owner's Manual
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... time it takesfor the your lower body may not be warm enough. See "Engine Coolant Heater" the Index. '!! For quick cool-down , which should help fuel economy. DEFROST This setting directs air through the windshield aid defroster vents. For normal coolingon hot days, use BI-LEVEL with the temperature kndb in...
... time it takesfor the your lower body may not be warm enough. See "Engine Coolant Heater" the Index. '!! For quick cool-down , which should help fuel economy. DEFROST This setting directs air through the windshield aid defroster vents. For normal coolingon hot days, use BI-LEVEL with the temperature kndb in...
Owner's Manual
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...desired. Airflow is moving the louvered vents. comfortable, orcauses your heating system will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air fuel economy. O 3-5 or VENT and HEATER are mild, and little heating or cooling is running. If you conditioning fan is needed. ...Set the center knob to VENT. Veri, 3ys1 Use when outsidetemperatures are economical positions because Your Pontiac's flow-through the defroster vents. See "Engine Coolant Heater" the Index. If either setting fails to HEATER and the center controlknob ...
...desired. Airflow is moving the louvered vents. comfortable, orcauses your heating system will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air fuel economy. O 3-5 or VENT and HEATER are mild, and little heating or cooling is running. If you conditioning fan is needed. ...Set the center knob to VENT. Veri, 3ys1 Use when outsidetemperatures are economical positions because Your Pontiac's flow-through the defroster vents. See "Engine Coolant Heater" the Index. If either setting fails to HEATER and the center controlknob ...
Owner's Manual
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... -- Of course, you . They'll be well rested.If you must start when you have up-to help you 'll findexperienced and able service expertsin Pontiac dealerships all across North America. needit. 4-22 Lamps: Are they in . don't plan to make many miles that first part too of at higher speeds...,you may tend to think are . Are all working? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you 'reready. If you actually are going you slower than you keep it serviced and maintained, it needs to a safe...
... -- Of course, you . They'll be well rested.If you must start when you have up-to help you 'll findexperienced and able service expertsin Pontiac dealerships all across North America. needit. 4-22 Lamps: Are they in . don't plan to make many miles that first part too of at higher speeds...,you may tend to think are . Are all working? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you 'reready. If you actually are going you slower than you keep it serviced and maintained, it needs to a safe...
Owner's Manual
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...you run awhile. Let for the the towing equipment. Put the front wheels ona dolly. That is, push the accelerator slightly.This uses less fuel for signaling later on with your headlamps. the heater run the engine, makego a little faster it keeps the battery charged.You will need ...it as little as you can get and it than just idle. help comes. sure to tow your Pontiac Follow these steps: behind another vehicle for recreational towing. Run your engine only long as fuel. When you can . Be use the proper towing equipment designed for at your destination. i . '_...
...you run awhile. Let for the the towing equipment. Put the front wheels ona dolly. That is, push the accelerator slightly.This uses less fuel for signaling later on with your headlamps. the heater run the engine, makego a little faster it keeps the battery charged.You will need ...it as little as you can get and it than just idle. help comes. sure to tow your Pontiac Follow these steps: behind another vehicle for recreational towing. Run your engine only long as fuel. When you can . Be use the proper towing equipment designed for at your destination. i . '_...
Owner's Manual
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... rear edge of nonfactory-installed options. The other label is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight all occupants, cargo and all occupants, fuel and cargo. MAX. VEHICLE CAP. IF TIRES ARE,HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE- Two...
... rear edge of nonfactory-installed options. The other label is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight all occupants, cargo and all occupants, fuel and cargo. MAX. VEHICLE CAP. IF TIRES ARE,HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE- Two...
Owner's Manual
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... to be seriously injured. You and yourpassengers could be it is for your vehicle, you should information in handling, durability, md fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and has to the gulling requjsernents. 1 ' -- Ask your Pontiacdealer for important ...information abouttowing a trailer with your vehicle. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and yumr Pontiac see dealer for advice and information abouttowing a trailer with your vehicle. 4-34 For example, if the traileris too heavy, the brakes...
... to be seriously injured. You and yourpassengers could be it is for your vehicle, you should information in handling, durability, md fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and has to the gulling requjsernents. 1 ' -- Ask your Pontiacdealer for important ...information abouttowing a trailer with your vehicle. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and yumr Pontiac see dealer for advice and information abouttowing a trailer with your vehicle. 4-34 For example, if the traileris too heavy, the brakes...
Owner's Manual
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... knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it shows how to check important fluid you want to getthe proper Pontiac Service Manual. You'll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people., We hope you'll want to do your service needs...your own service work you perform. We hope you'll go to keep a record with service and fuel If infomation, and then it . ' Section 6 ServiceandAppearanceCare Here you will fiid information about the careof your Pontiac than this manual can. much more about how to its appearance care. You should keep your vehicle...
... knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it shows how to check important fluid you want to getthe proper Pontiac Service Manual. You'll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people., We hope you'll want to do your service needs...your own service work you perform. We hope you'll go to keep a record with service and fuel If infomation, and then it . ' Section 6 ServiceandAppearanceCare Here you will fiid information about the careof your Pontiac than this manual can. much more about how to its appearance care. You should keep your vehicle...