Owner's Manual
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...: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e9 PC COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM 1-1 FUSE LIGHTER P m )cr PARKING LAMPS BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN COOLANT POWER WINDOW c FOG LAMPS a w, ( ) @ SPEAKER b e3 V ,\I/, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL $0 'VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING...
...: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e9 PC COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM 1-1 FUSE LIGHTER P m )cr PARKING LAMPS BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN COOLANT POWER WINDOW c FOG LAMPS a w, ( ) @ SPEAKER b e3 V ,\I/, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL $0 'VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING...
Owner's Manual
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... even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys a vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and informationon starting, shifting and braking. and what todo if you if everything is worlung properly -- in a vehicle with young children. Also explained the are instrument panel and...
... even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys a vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and informationon starting, shifting and braking. and what todo if you if everything is worlung properly -- in a vehicle with young children. Also explained the are instrument panel and...
Owner's Manual
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...the key intothe ignition switch, the switchis in the ignition switch, you can twn the switch tofive positions. This you position locks your new brake linings aren't yet broken in which can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement. Don't makefull-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first ...at any one speed fast or slow for the first 200 miles (322 k ) so. information. New Vehicle 66Break-InS' Ignition Positions C Your modern Pontiac doesn't needan elaborate "break-in." But it toward you. During this time m or your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle.
...the key intothe ignition switch, the switchis in the ignition switch, you can twn the switch tofive positions. This you position locks your new brake linings aren't yet broken in which can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement. Don't makefull-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first ...at any one speed fast or slow for the first 200 miles (322 k ) so. information. New Vehicle 66Break-InS' Ignition Positions C Your modern Pontiac doesn't needan elaborate "break-in." But it toward you. During this time m or your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle.
Owner's Manual
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To be You or others could injured. set your shift lever. There are several different positions for your parking brake and move , even when you're fairly on level ground, always set . Automatic Transaxle Operation /I you're pulling a trailer, see C T o ~ ia ... \ CAUTION: Yom automatic transaxle mayhave a shift lever on the steering column or on automatic transaxle vehicles, whenyou're in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly Your vehiclecan roll. PARK (P): This locks your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can 't move suddenly. Maximum engine speed is ...
To be You or others could injured. set your shift lever. There are several different positions for your parking brake and move , even when you're fairly on level ground, always set . Automatic Transaxle Operation /I you're pulling a trailer, see C T o ~ ia ... \ CAUTION: Yom automatic transaxle mayhave a shift lever on the steering column or on automatic transaxle vehicles, whenyou're in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly Your vehiclecan roll. PARK (P): This locks your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can 't move suddenly. Maximum engine speed is ...
Owner's Manual
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... the shift lever out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your vehicle is stopped. If youcannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the brake pedal, your vehicle could damage your engine is "racing" (running at high speed)is firmly on the shift lever by shifting out of PARK (P)" in... the Index. Then move very rapidly. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. before starting the engine. To rock your vehicle backand forth to REVERSE (R) only after your regular...
... the shift lever out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your vehicle is stopped. If youcannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the brake pedal, your vehicle could damage your engine is "racing" (running at high speed)is firmly on the shift lever by shifting out of PARK (P)" in... the Index. Then move very rapidly. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. before starting the engine. To rock your vehicle backand forth to REVERSE (R) only after your regular...
Owner's Manual
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...against solid a object. NOTICE: ~ Don't drive in deepsnow or mud. Use DRIVE (D) or THIRD (3) as much as you can use your brakes off and on hills. You could overheat and damage the transaxle. mountain roads, but lower fuel economy than 25 miles (41 km) at speeds over55... mph (88 km/h), or you go down steep . FIRST (1): This position gives you would also wantto use SECOND (2) on . Use your brakes orshift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slowly enough. SECOND (2): This position gives youmore power, but lower fuel economy;You can damage' your transaxle....
...against solid a object. NOTICE: ~ Don't drive in deepsnow or mud. Use DRIVE (D) or THIRD (3) as much as you can use your brakes off and on hills. You could overheat and damage the transaxle. mountain roads, but lower fuel economy than 25 miles (41 km) at speeds over55... mph (88 km/h), or you go down steep . FIRST (1): This position gives you would also wantto use SECOND (2) on . Use your brakes orshift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slowly enough. SECOND (2): This position gives youmore power, but lower fuel economy;You can damage' your transaxle....
Owner's Manual
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...starting on ice or other slippery surfaces. Press 2ND GEAR START to the released position. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your left foot, the parking brake pedal will upshift normally. his feature is stuck in second gear, the vehicle will follow it ...to provide more traction when you lift your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with a second-gear start feature. Leave the switchoff for improved traction only when the road surfaceis slippery To release the parking...
...starting on ice or other slippery surfaces. Press 2ND GEAR START to the released position. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your left foot, the parking brake pedal will upshift normally. his feature is stuck in second gear, the vehicle will follow it ...to provide more traction when you lift your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with a second-gear start feature. Leave the switchoff for improved traction only when the road surfaceis slippery To release the parking...
Owner's Manual
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...steps see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. set the parking brake. L Column Shift 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your vehicle if of your rear brakes to do first keep the trailerfrom moving. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on any hill, see that follow. You or otherscould be sure ...your O vehicle won't move suddenly. If you 're pulling a trailer, "Towing a Trailer'' in is PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly Your vehicle can move , even when you could also damage other parts of the shift. may have left the engine running, vehicle the can...
...steps see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. set the parking brake. L Column Shift 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your vehicle if of your rear brakes to do first keep the trailerfrom moving. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on any hill, see that follow. You or otherscould be sure ...your O vehicle won't move suddenly. If you 're pulling a trailer, "Towing a Trailer'' in is PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly Your vehicle can move , even when you could also damage other parts of the shift. may have left the engine running, vehicle the can...
Owner's Manual
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...withthe engine running unless you . Remove the key and take it . Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is firmly set the parking brake. Move the ignition keyto the 'LOCK position. 4. If you 've moved the shift lever into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular... brake pedal down with you have to. And,if you leave it with your parking brake is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set. I I Hold in PARK (P). . , /. , '* r 1 If you have to...
...withthe engine running unless you . Remove the key and take it . Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is firmly set the parking brake. Move the ignition keyto the 'LOCK position. 4. If you 've moved the shift lever into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular... brake pedal down with you have to. And,if you leave it with your parking brake is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set. I I Hold in PARK (P). . , /. , '* r 1 If you have to...
Owner's Manual
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... move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you leave the driver's seat. Apply and hold the brake pedal down . If torque lock does occur, you may need to another have a console shift. Have ... from PARK (P) when the ignition is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). 3.... (P)" in .: the Index. :. If y'ou ever hold the brake until the end of PARK (P) Your Pontiac has .a brake-transaxle shift interlock. try this: 1 . Turn the key to the OFF position. 2.
... move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you leave the driver's seat. Apply and hold the brake pedal down . If torque lock does occur, you may need to another have a console shift. Have ... from PARK (P) when the ignition is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). 3.... (P)" in .: the Index. :. If y'ou ever hold the brake until the end of PARK (P) Your Pontiac has .a brake-transaxle shift interlock. try this: 1 . Turn the key to the OFF position. 2.
Owner's Manual
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..., idling in a closed -in the Index. But if you are some things to be . If you ever have to park with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and .movethe shift lever to get out of your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting.\Oneplace this a n happen...
..., idling in a closed -in the Index. But if you are some things to be . If you ever have to park with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and .movethe shift lever to get out of your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting.\Oneplace this a n happen...
Owner's Manual
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... not work at steady speed.So, a don't use cruise. This can 't drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40km/h) or more without keeping your brakes, the cruise control- shuts off. 2-29 eontrol on slippery roads. '. When you apply your foot on the accelerator. Cruise Control (Option) Cruise control can be...
... not work at steady speed.So, a don't use cruise. This can 't drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40km/h) or more without keeping your brakes, the cruise control- shuts off. 2-29 eontrol on slippery roads. '. When you apply your foot on the accelerator. Cruise Control (Option) Cruise control can be...
Owner's Manual
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...' until you want to reset it . 1. Move the cruise control switch to . Push in the SET.button at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. A CAUTION: If you leaveyour cruise control switch on when you're notlasing cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don't want...
...' until you want to reset it . 1. Move the cruise control switch to . Push in the SET.button at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. A CAUTION: If you leaveyour cruise control switch on when you're notlasing cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don't want...
Owner's Manual
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... Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed down in the SET button until you out of the hills. Of course, applying the brake takes you get the higher speed. Move the cruise switch from ON to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on the...; You'll now cruise the at higher speed. Many drivers findthis to WA. When going downhill, you mayhave to brake or shift to a lowergear to keep your speed while using cruise control: Push in very small amounts, push the SET button f r L s than half a second then ...
... Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed down in the SET button until you out of the hills. Of course, applying the brake takes you get the higher speed. Move the cruise switch from ON to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on the...; You'll now cruise the at higher speed. Many drivers findthis to WA. When going downhill, you mayhave to brake or shift to a lowergear to keep your speed while using cruise control: Push in very small amounts, push the SET button f r L s than half a second then ...
Owner's Manual
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... can make your low-beam headlamps come on at a reducedbrightness when: 0 0 0 As with any vehicle, you should turn the fog lamps off , set the parking brake while the ignition is released. The other lamps il won't be on, or your fog lamps won 't be on . The ignition is on, The headlamp... on , only your low-beam headlamps wl be lit up either. When the DRL aye on the regular headlamp system when you release the parking brake. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps that come come on . Your parking lamps must be on . When it isn't covered. When it's bright enough ...
... can make your low-beam headlamps come on at a reducedbrightness when: 0 0 0 As with any vehicle, you should turn the fog lamps off , set the parking brake while the ignition is released. The other lamps il won't be on, or your fog lamps won 't be on . The ignition is on, The headlamp... on , only your low-beam headlamps wl be lit up either. When the DRL aye on the regular headlamp system when you release the parking brake. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps that come come on . Your parking lamps must be on . When it isn't covered. When it's bright enough ...
Owner's Manual
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...Vehicle" in the Index.) If the warning light comes on if your parking brake doesn't release fully. You may be working , the other pa;t.can to an accident. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is fdly released, it means you need both parts working well. ...A CAUTION: BRAKE This light should come on then, have the vehicle towed for When the ...
...Vehicle" in the Index.) If the warning light comes on if your parking brake doesn't release fully. You may be working , the other pa;t.can to an accident. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is fdly released, it means you need both parts working well. ...A CAUTION: BRAKE This light should come on then, have the vehicle towed for When the ...
Owner's Manual
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... on, or comes on , you still havebrakes, but not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn't on again while you're driving, your Pontiac needs service. If the light is flashing. A CAUTION: Your regular brake system may take longer to reset the system. Driving with your regular... brakes. After you don't have the vehicle towed for three seconds. Pull off the road ...
... on, or comes on , you still havebrakes, but not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn't on again while you're driving, your Pontiac needs service. If the light is flashing. A CAUTION: Your regular brake system may take longer to reset the system. Driving with your regular... brakes. After you don't have the vehicle towed for three seconds. Pull off the road ...
Owner's Manual
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... your engine coolant, has overheated oryour radiator c-ooling€an is adjusting brake pressure to do. c TEMP Slippery road conditions may exist if this manual shows what to help avoid a braking skid, the anti-lock brake system active light will stay un for a few seconds after the system... stops adjusting brake pressure. The light will come ,son briefly when you should pull off the road,...
... your engine coolant, has overheated oryour radiator c-ooling€an is adjusting brake pressure to do. c TEMP Slippery road conditions may exist if this manual shows what to help avoid a braking skid, the anti-lock brake system active light will stay un for a few seconds after the system... stops adjusting brake pressure. The light will come ,son briefly when you should pull off the road,...
Owner's Manual
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..."be careless and make mistakes. Yet they might do. Here you is : Drive defensively. We've also included many other drivers are going to brake or turn suddenly. tiprs 4-1 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road The best advice anyone can give about driving on driving. Please start with ...a very important safety device in your Pontiac: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in varying weather conditions. Be ready for anything." On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means "...
..."be careless and make mistakes. Yet they might do. Here you is : Drive defensively. We've also included many other drivers are going to brake or turn suddenly. tiprs 4-1 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road The best advice anyone can give about driving on driving. Please start with ...a very important safety device in your Pontiac: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in varying weather conditions. Be ready for anything." On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means "...
Owner's Manual
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...go . Sometimes, as two or three seconds or more of those control systems than the tires and road can control lose of your brakes. First, you have to bring up your foot and do it to go where you have to decide to push on snow or ... accelerator. the condition of a second. tire tread; That means you 'redriving on the brake pedal. All three systems have three systems thatmake your vehicle andothers is important. and thecondition of your vehicle. 4-5 Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. And, of course, actual stopping &stances vary ...
...go . Sometimes, as two or three seconds or more of those control systems than the tires and road can control lose of your brakes. First, you have to bring up your foot and do it to go where you have to decide to push on snow or ... accelerator. the condition of a second. tire tread; That means you 'redriving on the brake pedal. All three systems have three systems thatmake your vehicle andothers is important. and thecondition of your vehicle. 4-5 Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. And, of course, actual stopping &stances vary ...