Owner's Manual
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... for you and yorr passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are on some of your controls: These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e pf WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER ENGINE...
... for you and yorr passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are on some of your controls: These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e pf WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER ENGINE...
Owner's Manual
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And it . If you are buckled up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in between. They You never knowif you'll be in a crash and you are in a crash. After more than years of safety beltsin vehicles, 25 ... some things you don't know if it will be seriously injured orkilled. You can hit thingsinside the vehicle or be much worse. Your vehicle has a light that your injuries a can 'twear or a safety belt properly. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed.
And it . If you are buckled up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in between. They You never knowif you'll be in a crash and you are in a crash. After more than years of safety beltsin vehicles, 25 ... some things you don't know if it will be seriously injured orkilled. You can hit thingsinside the vehicle or be much worse. Your vehicle has a light that your injuries a can 'twear or a safety belt properly. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed.
Owner's Manual
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...manual called "Children" and the caution label on the instrument panel,which shows AIR BAG. AIR BAG There isan air bag readiness light on the right frontpassenger's safety belt.' . ,.. \ . . : \- The light tells you . \ , . Safety belts help keep you in a crash. The driver should sit as far back $% p... as possible while still maintaining 3 control of an eye. See"Air Bag Readiness Light" in the Index for anair bag inflation f-, y.Ex, in position for more information. ~ An inflating air bag can-seriously injure small children.
...manual called "Children" and the caution label on the instrument panel,which shows AIR BAG. AIR BAG There isan air bag readiness light on the right frontpassenger's safety belt.' . ,.. \ . . : \- The light tells you . \ , . Safety belts help keep you in a crash. The driver should sit as far back $% p... as possible while still maintaining 3 control of an eye. See"Air Bag Readiness Light" in the Index for anair bag inflation f-, y.Ex, in position for more information. ~ An inflating air bag can-seriously injure small children.
Owner's Manual
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.... to replace air bag system parts. If belts are working properly. Checking Your Restraint Sys'tems Now and then,make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. See thepart on you crash. a belt is made t'o To wear it, just...
.... to replace air bag system parts. If belts are working properly. Checking Your Restraint Sys'tems Now and then,make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. See thepart on you crash. a belt is made t'o To wear it, just...
Owner's Manual
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...remindingyou to steal. Your steering wheel will locked, andso will not release the trunk lid. remember to keep your valuables outof sight. Key in a lighted spot, close all the un on, way to the left. If you leave your This lockout feature is located on the inside ,an it's.... Theft Vehicle theft is on impossible to remove your key from the ignitionand take them in Although your Pontiac and open the driver's door, you . 2-9 Put them with you park your Pontiac has number of the trunklid, mounted tothe trunk lid latch. not have anautomatic transaxle, taking your key ...
...remindingyou to steal. Your steering wheel will locked, andso will not release the trunk lid. remember to keep your valuables outof sight. Key in a lighted spot, close all the un on, way to the left. If you leave your This lockout feature is located on the inside ,an it's.... Theft Vehicle theft is on impossible to remove your key from the ignitionand take them in Although your Pontiac and open the driver's door, you . 2-9 Put them with you park your Pontiac has number of the trunklid, mounted tothe trunk lid latch. not have anautomatic transaxle, taking your key ...
Owner's Manual
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... once the key is disabled. for Passlock TM Your venicle 1s equipped withthe Passlock theft-deterrent system. system The If the THEFT SYS light comes on while the engine is a passive theft-deterrent system. to But what if you have to leaveyour ignition key? e Then take... What if you have to leave something valuable. in the Index). Put your valuablesin a storage area,l i e your Pontiac dealer service. During normal operation, theTHEFT SYS light will go off after several tries the vehicle still does start, the vehicle may want to release key from the ignition...
... once the key is disabled. for Passlock TM Your venicle 1s equipped withthe Passlock theft-deterrent system. system The If the THEFT SYS light comes on while the engine is a passive theft-deterrent system. to But what if you have to leaveyour ignition key? e Then take... What if you have to leave something valuable. in the Index). Put your valuablesin a storage area,l i e your Pontiac dealer service. During normal operation, theTHEFT SYS light will go off after several tries the vehicle still does start, the vehicle may want to release key from the ignition...
Owner's Manual
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If none of ability to displaysome instrument panel warning lights. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle automatic (on automatic models),but never t y to force it isall the way in. RUN (D): This position is ...
If none of ability to displaysome instrument panel warning lights. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle automatic (on automatic models),but never t y to force it isall the way in. RUN (D): This position is ...
Owner's Manual
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..., is not running smoothlyor for good performance. \, SHIFT When this light comes on . Ignore the SHIFT light when you . Acceleration Shift Speeds for 2.4L (Code T) Engine 1st to2nd 2nd to 3rd Up Shift Light If you have a SHIFT light. NOTICE: If you skip more gearsto,keep theengine running smoothly, you... when to shift to the next higher gear for the light togo on it and off if youquickly change the position of the accelerator. This light will show you should downshift to 5th If your speed drops below mph (32 lun/h), or...
..., is not running smoothlyor for good performance. \, SHIFT When this light comes on . Ignore the SHIFT light when you . Acceleration Shift Speeds for 2.4L (Code T) Engine 1st to2nd 2nd to 3rd Up Shift Light If you have a SHIFT light. NOTICE: If you skip more gearsto,keep theengine running smoothly, you... when to shift to the next higher gear for the light togo on it and off if youquickly change the position of the accelerator. This light will show you should downshift to 5th If your speed drops below mph (32 lun/h), or...
Owner's Manual
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... handle. Hold the release button in the Index. That sectionshows what to do first to overheat. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on your rear brakes to keep the bailer from moving. 2-24
... handle. Hold the release button in the Index. That sectionshows what to do first to overheat. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on your rear brakes to keep the bailer from moving. 2-24
Owner's Manual
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When the turn is if malfunctioning. ~ If the arrows don't go on . The headlamp highfiow beam indicator light flash may burned be on at twice the normal rate, a signal bulb may if the Daytime Running Lights ( D m ) system is experiencing a problem or a headlamp is finished, the lever will return automatically.... the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the direction of the turn or lane change. When the high beams are on, this blue light on the instrument panelwill flash in the Index). lever will be out. To signal a lane change . These positions allow you signal a turn, ...
When the turn is if malfunctioning. ~ If the arrows don't go on . The headlamp highfiow beam indicator light flash may burned be on at twice the normal rate, a signal bulb may if the Daytime Running Lights ( D m ) system is experiencing a problem or a headlamp is finished, the lever will return automatically.... the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the direction of the turn or lane change. When the high beams are on, this blue light on the instrument panelwill flash in the Index). lever will be out. To signal a lane change . These positions allow you signal a turn, ...
Owner's Manual
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... a short or long delay between wiper cycles. clockwise for wiper cycles with a fixed time delay between wiper cycles. The controlled-cycle delay is very useful light You control the windshield wipersby moving the stalk rain or snow. your If blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. DELAY for...
... a short or long delay between wiper cycles. clockwise for wiper cycles with a fixed time delay between wiper cycles. The controlled-cycle delay is very useful light You control the windshield wipersby moving the stalk rain or snow. your If blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. DELAY for...
Owner's Manual
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... slow you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your speed. you I ' 'EndingCruise Control There aretwo ways to turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, if you To slow down to the cruise control speed set earlier. course, applying the brake...
... slow you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your speed. you I ' 'EndingCruise Control There aretwo ways to turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, if you To slow down to the cruise control speed set earlier. course, applying the brake...
Owner's Manual
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Lamps I Headlamps Rotate the band counterclockwise to second position the to turn on: Headlamps 0 ParkingLamps SidemarkerLamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights 0 0 lamps Rotate the band clockwise toOFF to turn on the turn all the The band on : 0 0 0 ParkingLamps SidemarkerLamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights 2-39 to turn signal/multifunction lever controls your vehicle'slamps.
Lamps I Headlamps Rotate the band counterclockwise to second position the to turn on: Headlamps 0 ParkingLamps SidemarkerLamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights 0 0 lamps Rotate the band clockwise toOFF to turn on the turn all the The band on : 0 0 0 ParkingLamps SidemarkerLamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights 2-39 to turn signal/multifunction lever controls your vehicle'slamps.
Owner's Manual
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..., while the ignition is released(manual transaxle), or 0 The shift leveris not in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) (automatic transaxle). Be sure the light sensor isn't covered. Then start the vehicle,The DRL will hear a warning chime. The taillmps, sidemarker and otherlamps won't be on. Lamps... vehicle during the day. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) caw make your high-beam headlamps come on at brightness. A light come on .Your instrument panelwonY be especially helpfulin the short periods after dawn before sunset. headlamp system when you need The headlamp ...
..., while the ignition is released(manual transaxle), or 0 The shift leveris not in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) (automatic transaxle). Be sure the light sensor isn't covered. Then start the vehicle,The DRL will hear a warning chime. The taillmps, sidemarker and otherlamps won't be on. Lamps... vehicle during the day. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) caw make your high-beam headlamps come on at brightness. A light come on .Your instrument panelwonY be especially helpfulin the short periods after dawn before sunset. headlamp system when you need The headlamp ...
Owner's Manual
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Be sure to read about those that are explained on the following pages. Instrument Panel Cluster Your Pontiac is equippedwiththisinstrument panel cluster, includes indicator warning lights and h gages that apply to instrument panel the cluster for your vehicle. I . , ' ...
Be sure to read about those that are explained on the following pages. Instrument Panel Cluster Your Pontiac is equippedwiththisinstrument panel cluster, includes indicator warning lights and h gages that apply to instrument panel the cluster for your vehicle. I . , ' ...
Owner's Manual
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... know your vehicle'sfunctions. Please follow this happens. Gages canindicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your warning lights and gages.They're a big help. Waiting to let you what to wrong beforeit becomes serious enough cause an expensive repair or replacement... warninglights and gages could also save you locate them. Paying attentionto your vehicle.The pictures willhelp you or others from injury. Warning lights and gages can be alarmed when this manual's advice. Tachometer The tachometer shows your engine at speeds the red area, in or...
... know your vehicle'sfunctions. Please follow this happens. Gages canindicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your warning lights and gages.They're a big help. Waiting to let you what to wrong beforeit becomes serious enough cause an expensive repair or replacement... warninglights and gages could also save you locate them. Paying attentionto your vehicle.The pictures willhelp you or others from injury. Warning lights and gages can be alarmed when this manual's advice. Tachometer The tachometer shows your engine at speeds the red area, in or...
Owner's Manual
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...modules, air the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. The light for to remind people for tells you if there is an air bag readiness light the instrument on the air bag system, see this light flash for afew seconds when you turn your air bag system may work ...system checks the isair bag's electrical system malfunctions. AIR, BAG If the air bag readiness light doesn't come on and stay on when you start your vehicle serviced right away. 2-55 The safety belt light will flashfor about eight seconds to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt ...
...modules, air the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. The light for to remind people for tells you if there is an air bag readiness light the instrument on the air bag system, see this light flash for afew seconds when you turn your air bag system may work ...system checks the isair bag's electrical system malfunctions. AIR, BAG If the air bag readiness light doesn't come on and stay on when you start your vehicle serviced right away. 2-55 The safety belt light will flashfor about eight seconds to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt ...
Owner's Manual
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...need bothparts workmg well. Driving while this light is on could be a brake problem. may notice that you It have a loose generator drive belt another electrical or problem. I - 1 This light should go out. . 1 Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake systemis divided into two ...parts. Or, the pedal maygo closer to push. If the light is not running , OF comes on while you are driving, ...
...need bothparts workmg well. Driving while this light is on could be a brake problem. may notice that you It have a loose generator drive belt another electrical or problem. I - 1 This light should go out. . 1 Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake systemis divided into two ...parts. Or, the pedal maygo closer to push. If the light is not running , OF comes on while you are driving, ...
Owner's Manual
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..., have anti-lock is on, the brake system warning light the if will also come il Your brake systemmay not be working properly if the brake system warning light on when you 're driving, your Pontiac needs service. for three seconds. If the light still stays on, or comes on , you don't... have the vehicle towed service. the regular brake If system warning light isn't you still have brakes, but on, you...
..., have anti-lock is on, the brake system warning light the if will also come il Your brake systemmay not be working properly if the brake system warning light on when you 're driving, your Pontiac needs service. for three seconds. If the light still stays on, or comes on , you don't... have the vehicle towed service. the regular brake If system warning light isn't you still have brakes, but on, you...
Owner's Manual
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.... the OFF ETS If it stays on, or comes when you'redriving, there on may be readyto warn you if there's a problem. If the warning light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it means there's a problem with system. If the Enhanced Traction System warning... light comes on and stays for more information.) The warning light will come on when you set your parking brakewith the engine running, and it will stay on if your vehicle may come...
.... the OFF ETS If it stays on, or comes when you'redriving, there on may be readyto warn you if there's a problem. If the warning light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it means there's a problem with system. If the Enhanced Traction System warning... light comes on and stays for more information.) The warning light will come on when you set your parking brakewith the engine running, and it will stay on if your vehicle may come...