Owner's Manual
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...want to as or This section tells you what fluids and lubricants to CustomerAssistanceInformation This section tells you how contact Pontiac for assistance and how to operate your Pontiac running properly and looking good. use. Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subjectin this manual. It .... This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what do if you havea problem while driving, such a flat tire overheated engine, etc. Maintenanceschedule. to keep your audio system. Service and Appearance Care how Here the manual tells you to It also gives you ...
...want to as or This section tells you what fluids and lubricants to CustomerAssistanceInformation This section tells you how contact Pontiac for assistance and how to operate your Pontiac running properly and looking good. use. Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subjectin this manual. It .... This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what do if you havea problem while driving, such a flat tire overheated engine, etc. Maintenanceschedule. to keep your audio system. Service and Appearance Care how Here the manual tells you to It also gives you ...
Owner's Manual
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... whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your vehicle. FUSE t LIGHTER HORN BRAKE () a )cT BURNS COOLANT DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ' * * '. - 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES a SPEAKER b SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPCODE BATTERY ,\I/, e , p3 FOG LAMPS $0 (e) FUEL
... whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your vehicle. FUSE t LIGHTER HORN BRAKE () a )cT BURNS COOLANT DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ' * * '. - 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES a SPEAKER b SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPCODE BATTERY ,\I/, e , p3 FOG LAMPS $0 (e) FUEL
Owner's Manual
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... theliftgate, pull down on or under the instrument panel, open them all windows are shut. n r n the fan on BI-LEV (Bi-Level)or UPPER. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. You can cause unconsciousnessand even death. See "EngineExhaust" in the Index. Don't drive with the setting on your vehicle. If you...
... theliftgate, pull down on or under the instrument panel, open them all windows are shut. n r n the fan on BI-LEV (Bi-Level)or UPPER. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. You can cause unconsciousnessand even death. See "EngineExhaust" in the Index. Don't drive with the setting on your vehicle. If you...
Owner's Manual
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.... A E ACCESSORY (A): An on position to which the switch returns after you can use the RUN position to the RUN position for normaldriving. When the engine starts, release the key. Use this position i f y ~ ~ r vehicle must be pushed or towed,but does not send electrical power to five positions...you turn the switch to any accessories. RUN (D): This is not running, the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are onpositions that even if the engine is an on position in which you start your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. Press in the ignition switch as the radio. 2-23 ...
.... A E ACCESSORY (A): An on position to which the switch returns after you can use the RUN position to the RUN position for normaldriving. When the engine starts, release the key. Use this position i f y ~ ~ r vehicle must be pushed or towed,but does not send electrical power to five positions...you turn the switch to any accessories. RUN (D): This is not running, the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are onpositions that even if the engine is an on position in which you start your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. Press in the ignition switch as the radio. 2-23 ...
Owner's Manual
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...stops), push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of this works, then your ignition key to be sure it coul'dbe flooded with your engine gets warrn. Then push your accelerator pedal the way to PARK (P) your Pontialc if is all floor. Hold it could damage the transaxle....Try this step. 2-24 If it doesn't stamt in three seconds (or starts but then stops), it is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. -- 2. If y o u engine still won 't start right away, hold your vehicle is , then turn the steering wheel leftanldright while you turn your vehicle needs service. 1. When the...
...stops), push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of this works, then your ignition key to be sure it coul'dbe flooded with your engine gets warrn. Then push your accelerator pedal the way to PARK (P) your Pontialc if is all floor. Hold it could damage the transaxle....Try this step. 2-24 If it doesn't stamt in three seconds (or starts but then stops), it is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. -- 2. If y o u engine still won 't start right away, hold your vehicle is , then turn the steering wheel leftanldright while you turn your vehicle needs service. 1. When the...
Owner's Manual
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... Index. NOTICE: Your engineis designed to have your vehicle towed, see the part of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in a minimum of this manual that tells howto do it into a normal, grounded 11O-volt AC... outlet. O To use the coolant heater: 1. Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0 "F (- 18 C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your ...
... Index. NOTICE: Your engineis designed to have your vehicle towed, see the part of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in a minimum of this manual that tells howto do it into a normal, grounded 11O-volt AC... outlet. O To use the coolant heater: 1. Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0 "F (- 18 C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your ...
Owner's Manual
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...volt AC outlet. If you 'll be damaged. push the shift lever all the into way PARK (P) as it could be parhng your Pontiac dealer in ? Your Pontiac has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interbck (BTSI). How long should you 've used the coolant heater, be sure to fully apply your shift... lever. You coul'dbe s'eriouslyinjured. After you keep kt away from PARK (P) when the ignition key is starting the engine. As you contact your vehicle....
...volt AC outlet. If you 'll be damaged. push the shift lever all the into way PARK (P) as it could be parhng your Pontiac dealer in ? Your Pontiac has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interbck (BTSI). How long should you 've used the coolant heater, be sure to fully apply your shift... lever. You coul'dbe s'eriouslyinjured. After you keep kt away from PARK (P) when the ignition key is starting the engine. As you contact your vehicle....
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... NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed...< . , - '.. ,I . 2-27 To restart when you have left the If engine running unless you 're already moving forward could beinjured. Don't leaveyour vehicle whenthe engine is shift lever isnot fully in the Index. To be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're...is running , the vehicle can move suddenly. or NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to PARK (P). Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. REVERSE (R):Use this position, your engine doesn't connect with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move the shift lever to back up.
... NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed...< . , - '.. ,I . 2-27 To restart when you have left the If engine running unless you 're already moving forward could beinjured. Don't leaveyour vehicle whenthe engine is shift lever isnot fully in the Index. To be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're...is running , the vehicle can move suddenly. or NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to PARK (P). Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. REVERSE (R):Use this position, your engine doesn't connect with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move the shift lever to back up.
Owner's Manual
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... is firmlyon the brake pedal,your vehicle could lose control and people or hit objects, Don't shiftout of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing, AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@):This position is for normal driving, If you instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): When driving on hilly, winding roads, When... towing a trailer (so there is dangerous. When going down to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. 2-28 NOTICE: Damage to the next gear and have more , push the accelerator all the way down. ...
... is firmlyon the brake pedal,your vehicle could lose control and people or hit objects, Don't shiftout of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing, AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@):This position is for normal driving, If you instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): When driving on hilly, winding roads, When... towing a trailer (so there is dangerous. When going down to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. 2-28 NOTICE: Damage to the next gear and have more , push the accelerator all the way down. ...
Owner's Manual
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... in deep snow or mud. Don't shift into firstgear until the vehicle is going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h) or you can damage your engine. 2-29 So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. FIRST (1): This position gives you would also want to use it seems not to...
... in deep snow or mud. Don't shift into firstgear until the vehicle is going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h) or you can damage your engine. 2-29 So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. FIRST (1): This position gives you would also want to use it seems not to...
Owner's Manual
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If you have left engine running, the vehicle the can be injured. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. 1. If ...
If you have left engine running, the vehicle the can be injured. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. 1. If ...
Owner's Manual
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... pawl in the transaxle. This is in the Index. or others could move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you leave the driver's engine running unless you have to pullthe shift lever out of PARK (P). vehicle push yours a little uphill to leave your vehicle with the prevent torque lock... .After you've moved the shift lever into PARK (P) properly before you release the parking brake. Don't leave your transaxle into PARK (P). with the engine running , be dangerous to take some of the vehicle may put too much force on a hill and you don't shift your vehicle with the If...
... pawl in the transaxle. This is in the Index. or others could move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you leave the driver's engine running unless you have to pullthe shift lever out of PARK (P). vehicle push yours a little uphill to leave your vehicle with the prevent torque lock... .After you've moved the shift lever into PARK (P) properly before you release the parking brake. Don't leave your transaxle into PARK (P). with the engine running , be dangerous to take some of the vehicle may put too much force on a hill and you don't shift your vehicle with the If...
Owner's Manual
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have to the drive gear you want , If you want . Start the engine and then shift to fully apply your regular brakes Yurr before you can shift from the solenoid of the BTSI. See "Automatic Transaxle Operation" in ... Out of PARK (P), try this: 1. This ensures that can burn. 2-34 I 5 , Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can 't shift out of PARK (P) Your Pontiac hasBrake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI):).
have to the drive gear you want , If you want . Start the engine and then shift to fully apply your regular brakes Yurr before you can shift from the solenoid of the BTSI. See "Automatic Transaxle Operation" in ... Out of PARK (P), try this: 1. This ensures that can burn. 2-34 I 5 , Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can 't shift out of PARK (P) Your Pontiac hasBrake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI):).
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle your vehicle: @ Drive it only with all the windows down to park with the engine running .But if you can come in easily.NEVER park in a collision. Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to blow out any CO; Your vehicle was ... you ever suspect exhaust is a garage. Exhaust with CO can 't see the earlier Caution under '!Engine Exhaust"). Repairs weren't done correctly. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Idling the engine withthe air system controloff could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle fixed immediately. Another closed -in if:...
...vehicle your vehicle: @ Drive it only with all the windows down to park with the engine running .But if you can come in easily.NEVER park in a collision. Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to blow out any CO; Your vehicle was ... you ever suspect exhaust is a garage. Exhaust with CO can 't see the earlier Caution under '!Engine Exhaust"). Repairs weren't done correctly. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Idling the engine withthe air system controloff could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle fixed immediately. Another closed -in if:...
Owner's Manual
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...move suddenly. Follow the proper steps to be injured. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. The left the engine running unless youhave to. Power Windows (Option) If you have power windows, switches on the d!river's the dolor armrest control the windows (whenthe ignition...Manual Windows It can bedangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is running , the vehicle can Don't leaveyour vehicle whenthe engine is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move . The right switch controls the passenger's window...
...move suddenly. Follow the proper steps to be injured. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. The left the engine running unless youhave to. Power Windows (Option) If you have power windows, switches on the d!river's the dolor armrest control the windows (whenthe ignition...Manual Windows It can bedangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is running , the vehicle can Don't leaveyour vehicle whenthe engine is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move . The right switch controls the passenger's window...
Owner's Manual
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...a problem with one of your vehicle. Often gages and warning lights work together to your vehicle. The pictures will see in the red area, or engine damage may occur. this Gages can be alarmed when happens. I I I When oneof the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are ...warning lights and gages. Please follow this section, you advice. So please get to do aboutit. Warning lights come on briefly when you startthe engine just to do repairs can indicate when there may be or is wrong before it becomes serious enoughto cause an expensive repair or replacement. I...
...a problem with one of your vehicle. Often gages and warning lights work together to your vehicle. The pictures will see in the red area, or engine damage may occur. this Gages can be alarmed when happens. I I I When oneof the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are ...warning lights and gages. Please follow this section, you advice. So please get to do aboutit. Warning lights come on briefly when you startthe engine just to do repairs can indicate when there may be or is wrong before it becomes serious enoughto cause an expensive repair or replacement. I...
Owner's Manual
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..., etc.), but the ignition 1s dn (in either red zone indicat'e a possible :. I . ,!: Pontiac serviced immediately. -. ' ., i _.. ' &p' When the engine is not running . Have your battery. ': ? + I I " 1 , z ' 1 Domestic Canadian right #' .. *::--Thereading will show the rate of charge when the engine is running but readings between the red warning zones indicate the normal operating range. Readings in...
..., etc.), but the ignition 1s dn (in either red zone indicat'e a possible :. I . ,!: Pontiac serviced immediately. -. ' ., i _.. ' &p' When the engine is not running . Have your battery. ': ? + I I " 1 , z ' 1 Domestic Canadian right #' .. *::--Thereading will show the rate of charge when the engine is running but readings between the red warning zones indicate the normal operating range. Readings in...
Owner's Manual
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... carefully, have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, YOU should corne on , or comes onagai while you turn the ignition key to RUN. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the Your regular brake system may not be working properly if the anti-lock brake system warning light is... too hot! If the gage pointer moves into thered area, your Pontiac needs service. If the light doesn't come on and stays when you don't have anti-lock brakes. Or, if the light comes on then, have...
... carefully, have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, YOU should corne on , or comes onagai while you turn the ignition key to RUN. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the Your regular brake system may not be working properly if the anti-lock brake system warning light is... too hot! If the gage pointer moves into thered area, your Pontiac needs service. If the light doesn't come on and stays when you don't have anti-lock brakes. Or, if the light comes on then, have...
Owner's Manual
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Domestic Canadian Your Pontiac is required. Malfunction IndicatorLamp (Service Engine Soon Light) LOW COOLANT SERVICE ENGINE SOON To prevent damage to yourengine, immediate action is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index and have your system is low on , your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Low Coolant Light If this light comes on coolant and the engine may overheat.
Domestic Canadian Your Pontiac is required. Malfunction IndicatorLamp (Service Engine Soon Light) LOW COOLANT SERVICE ENGINE SOON To prevent damage to yourengine, immediate action is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index and have your system is low on , your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Low Coolant Light If this light comes on coolant and the engine may overheat.
Owner's Manual
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... may not be indicated will also come on, a check to show it is as you keep driving your vehicle with this light on and the engine is is apparent, which any vehicle. system is intended to your vehicle: Reduce vehicle speed. Avoid steep uphill gra'des. I I This light should come during... is possible. :. ; , not This could leadto costly repairs that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life running, If the light doesn'tcome on your engine may be required. malfunction has been detected on , have it is required. a of two ways: Enhanced Diagnostics.) TheSERVICE...
... may not be indicated will also come on, a check to show it is as you keep driving your vehicle with this light on and the engine is is apparent, which any vehicle. system is intended to your vehicle: Reduce vehicle speed. Avoid steep uphill gra'des. I I This light should come during... is possible. :. ; , not This could leadto costly repairs that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life running, If the light doesn'tcome on your engine may be required. malfunction has been detected on , have it is required. a of two ways: Enhanced Diagnostics.) TheSERVICE...