Owner's Manual
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...'s deceleration. Air bags should have inflated simply because of a crash. If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn't move deform, such or as a parked car, threshold level will inflate only if theimpact speed is only one can be higher. help you in moderate tosevere frontal or near -frontal collisions, the...
...'s deceleration. Air bags should have inflated simply because of a crash. If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn't move deform, such or as a parked car, threshold level will inflate only if theimpact speed is only one can be higher. help you in moderate tosevere frontal or near -frontal collisions, the...
Owner's Manual
Page 53
... or qeck, put it yourself using the lap-shoulder belt. The child restraint instructions will show you may install it behind the child restraint. For cars first sold in Canada, child restraints with a top strap must be using the instructions provided in the kit. Your dealer can obtain the hardware kit...
... or qeck, put it yourself using the lap-shoulder belt. The child restraint instructions will show you may install it behind the child restraint. For cars first sold in Canada, child restraints with a top strap must be using the instructions provided in the kit. Your dealer can obtain the hardware kit...
Owner's Manual
Page 154
... ever become slightly bent, you can straighten it out by vandals, you have your tape player serviced. eject. If you have used your ,Pontiac dealer. It is badly bent, as the scrubbing type cleaner. Fixed Mast Antenna x , ' The fixed mast antenna can cause reduced sound ...edge...- , .. Your radio may cause failure of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that the cassette tape is not cleaned regularly can withstand most car washes without 50 resetting the kpe clean m e r . Insert the cassette at fault. I \ Your tape player should be stored in their original ...
... ever become slightly bent, you can straighten it out by vandals, you have your tape player serviced. eject. If you have used your ,Pontiac dealer. It is badly bent, as the scrubbing type cleaner. Fixed Mast Antenna x , ' The fixed mast antenna can cause reduced sound ...edge...- , .. Your radio may cause failure of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that the cassette tape is not cleaned regularly can withstand most car washes without 50 resetting the kpe clean m e r . Insert the cassette at fault. I \ Your tape player should be stored in their original ...
Owner's Manual
Page 155
... antenna go up and down by carefully pressingthe antenna down. , 1. Dampen a clean cloth with a clean cloth. 5. Repeat if necessary. I NOTICE: I NOTICE: Before entering an automatic car wash, turn the radio off and on 'the ignition and radioto raise the antenna. 2. To clean the antenna mast: I Don't lubricate the power antenna. This...
... antenna go up and down by carefully pressingthe antenna down. , 1. Dampen a clean cloth with a clean cloth. 5. Repeat if necessary. I NOTICE: I NOTICE: Before entering an automatic car wash, turn the radio off and on 'the ignition and radioto raise the antenna. 2. To clean the antenna mast: I Don't lubricate the power antenna. This...
Owner's Manual
Page 165
... you need to lock your speed as you can overwhelm those places. Try to go , and slow down. That's the e for tm i evasive action-- Your Pontiac can lose control. First apply your lane, or acar suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked... cars and stops right in this section.) It is better t'oremove as much of problem by braking -- but, unless you have anti-lock, not enough to ...
... you need to lock your speed as you can overwhelm those places. Try to go , and slow down. That's the e for tm i evasive action-- Your Pontiac can lose control. First apply your lane, or acar suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked... cars and stops right in this section.) It is better t'oremove as much of problem by braking -- but, unless you have anti-lock, not enough to ...
Owner's Manual
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accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the other cars are some tips for passing: "Drive ahead." Look down and drop back again and wait for just the right moment, . A miscalculation, an error in the ...
accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the other cars are some tips for passing: "Drive ahead." Look down and drop back again and wait for just the right moment, . A miscalculation, an error in the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 172
The water may cause pulling to avoid puddles. Try But if you hit them. 4-17 A CAUTION: Wet brakes can 't, try to slow down before you can cause accidents. of a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes. to one side. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through a large puddle water or of After driving through some car washes can cause problems, too. You could lose control the vehicle. They won't work well in a quick stop and may affect your brakes work normally.
The water may cause pulling to avoid puddles. Try But if you hit them. 4-17 A CAUTION: Wet brakes can 't, try to slow down before you can cause accidents. of a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes. to one side. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through a large puddle water or of After driving through some car washes can cause problems, too. You could lose control the vehicle. They won't work well in a quick stop and may affect your brakes work normally.
Owner's Manual
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... hills or mountains. You would then have your engine running and your engine assistyour brakes on a steep downhill slope. 0 0 4-23 Keep your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. or a il You could crash. There could be alert. Know how to go down to a lower gear. These parts can work well...
... hills or mountains. You would then have your engine running and your engine assistyour brakes on a steep downhill slope. 0 0 4-23 Keep your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. or a il You could crash. There could be alert. Know how to go down to a lower gear. These parts can work well...
Owner's Manual
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it isn't if adequately secured. Never use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.)that can fall from a car carrier it Don't use the When your transaxle will damagedrivetrain and suspension components. ~~ J-hooks. Do not use T-hooks inserted in this section or your vehicle ...
it isn't if adequately secured. Never use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.)that can fall from a car carrier it Don't use the When your transaxle will damagedrivetrain and suspension components. ~~ J-hooks. Do not use T-hooks inserted in this section or your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
Page 202
...hooks to wheel-lift equipment. Use safety chainsand wheel straps. Use wheel-lift or car carrierequipment. Damagecan occur from vehicle toground or vehicle to suspension components when using carrier car equipment. Towing a vehicle overrough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Always use T-hooks ...inserted in the T-hook slots. 5-9 Additionalramping may berequired for car carrierequipment. Front Towing NOTICE: Do not tow with ...
...hooks to wheel-lift equipment. Use safety chainsand wheel straps. Use wheel-lift or car carrierequipment. Damagecan occur from vehicle toground or vehicle to suspension components when using carrier car equipment. Towing a vehicle overrough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Always use T-hooks ...inserted in the T-hook slots. 5-9 Additionalramping may berequired for car carrierequipment. Front Towing NOTICE: Do not tow with ...
Owner's Manual
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These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car carrierequipment. ' Attach a s&pamte safety chain around the outboard end of the cradle, behind the front wheels. Attach T-hook chains on both sides, in the slotted holes in the bottom of each lower control arm. 1 ' 5-10
These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car carrierequipment. ' Attach a s&pamte safety chain around the outboard end of the cradle, behind the front wheels. Attach T-hook chains on both sides, in the slotted holes in the bottom of each lower control arm. 1 ' 5-10
Owner's Manual
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... surfaces could damage avehicle. These slots are to be damaged.Use wheel-lift ' or car carrierequipment. Damagecan occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to suspension components when using carrier car equipment. NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the rear bumper valance will... be used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment. Additionalramping may berequired for car carrier equipment. Use safety chainsand wheel straps. To help avoid damage, install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle...
... surfaces could damage avehicle. These slots are to be damaged.Use wheel-lift ' or car carrierequipment. Damagecan occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to suspension components when using carrier car equipment. NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the rear bumper valance will... be used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment. Additionalramping may berequired for car carrier equipment. Use safety chainsand wheel straps. To help avoid damage, install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... or wheel with guide rails.The compact spare can lose air after a time. The compact spare is installed, don'ttake your vehicle through an automatic car wash with other parts of your vehicle. 5-33 Using them can damage your vehicle.and can damagethe tire and wheel, and maybe other wheels or...
... or wheel with guide rails.The compact spare can lose air after a time. The compact spare is installed, don'ttake your vehicle through an automatic car wash with other parts of your vehicle. 5-33 Using them can damage your vehicle.and can damagethe tire and wheel, and maybe other wheels or...
Owner's Manual
Page 280
... the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in the United States.)The grades are molded on the sidewalls ofmost passenger car tires. Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, whichgrades tires by...
... the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in the United States.)The grades are molded on the sidewalls ofmost passenger car tires. Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, whichgrades tires by...
Owner's Manual
Page 281
...unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may-need to sudden tire failure. However, if you notice your Pontiac dealer if any wheel *at is properly inflated and not overloaded. Sustained h h temperature can cause the g material of performance which can sometimes be..., wheel bolts .and wheel nuts should be repaired). If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which all passenger car tires must meet under controlled conditions on a smooth road, your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully a the factory to be reset.
...unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may-need to sudden tire failure. However, if you notice your Pontiac dealer if any wheel *at is properly inflated and not overloaded. Sustained h h temperature can cause the g material of performance which can sometimes be..., wheel bolts .and wheel nuts should be repaired). If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which all passenger car tires must meet under controlled conditions on a smooth road, your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully a the factory to be reset.
Owner's Manual
Page 287
... windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be onthe blade or windshield. % Cleaning the Outside of Your Pontiac The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss rqtention :and durability. +&q?y-'"". $;,p;%* washing oh ~ i i c l e The best way to... damp weather more frequent application may cause water to avoid cotton surface scratches and water spotting. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. High pressure car washes may be required. (See "Recommended Fluids Lubricants" and in the Index.) I
... windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be onthe blade or windshield. % Cleaning the Outside of Your Pontiac The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss rqtention :and durability. +&q?y-'"". $;,p;%* washing oh ~ i i c l e The best way to... damp weather more frequent application may cause water to avoid cotton surface scratches and water spotting. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. High pressure car washes may be required. (See "Recommended Fluids Lubricants" and in the Index.) I
Owner's Manual
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...'s finish if they remain on a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl 'marks. \ . You can take your Pontiac by keeping yourPontiac garaged or covered whenever possible. Rinse with a clean towel. Foreign materials suchas calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents...water. Don't take their toll over a period of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle through an automatic car wash that are marked safe for paintedsurfaces to aging, weather and chemical fallout that are Keep *your dealer. (See "Appearance Care ...
...'s finish if they remain on a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl 'marks. \ . You can take your Pontiac by keeping yourPontiac garaged or covered whenever possible. Rinse with a clean towel. Foreign materials suchas calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents...water. Don't take their toll over a period of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle through an automatic car wash that are marked safe for paintedsurfaces to aging, weather and chemical fallout that are Keep *your dealer. (See "Appearance Care ...
Owner's Manual
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i. Sheet MetalDamage If your tires, use a stiff brush witha tire cleaner. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system 'can occur on your dealer's body and paint shop. 6-62 Bare metal will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of ... can be repaired right away. Finish Damage Any stme chips, fractures or deep scratches in the f i i h should be corrected in the paint job causes this, Pontiac will corrode quickly and may damagethe paint finish. Tires To clean your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the...
i. Sheet MetalDamage If your tires, use a stiff brush witha tire cleaner. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system 'can occur on your dealer's body and paint shop. 6-62 Bare metal will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of ... can be repaired right away. Finish Damage Any stme chips, fractures or deep scratches in the f i i h should be corrected in the paint job causes this, Pontiac will corrode quickly and may damagethe paint finish. Tires To clean your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the...
Owner's Manual
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...and have when trying to 5 days. Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of your 1996 Pontiac in the United States and Canada. If the repairs require an overnight stay for warranty service. Please consult your worries are under the Courtesy... Transportation Program. The Roadside Assistance program is available only in for the car, you will reimburse you, up to $3O/day, for any 1996 Pontiac requiring repair as a result of up to get home.
...and have when trying to 5 days. Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of your 1996 Pontiac in the United States and Canada. If the repairs require an overnight stay for warranty service. Please consult your worries are under the Courtesy... Transportation Program. The Roadside Assistance program is available only in for the car, you will reimburse you, up to $3O/day, for any 1996 Pontiac requiring repair as a result of up to get home.