Owner's Manual
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... system. Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subjectin this manual. Maintenanceschedule. Service and Appearance Care how Here the manual tells you to operate your Pontiac running properly and looking good. YourDrivingandtheRoad Here you'll find something you want to read. ... 1-1 2-1 ... 3-1 4-1 ... 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 ... 9-1 i to start ... how to as or This section tells you what do if you havea problem while driving, such a flat tire overheated engine, etc. use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and to "SRS" system. Seats and ...
... system. Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subjectin this manual. Maintenanceschedule. Service and Appearance Care how Here the manual tells you to operate your Pontiac running properly and looking good. YourDrivingandtheRoad Here you'll find something you want to read. ... 1-1 2-1 ... 3-1 4-1 ... 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 ... 9-1 i to start ... how to as or This section tells you what do if you havea problem while driving, such a flat tire overheated engine, etc. use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and to "SRS" system. Seats and ...
Owner's Manual
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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 For example, these symbols are used on ...
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 For example, these symbols are used on ...
Owner's Manual
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See "Comfort Controls" in the Index. See "EngineExhaust" in theIndex. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index). 2-20 I It can bedangerous to its highest speed with the liftgate open them all windows are shut. n r n the fan on or ...
See "Comfort Controls" in the Index. See "EngineExhaust" in theIndex. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index). 2-20 I It can bedangerous to its highest speed with the liftgate open them all windows are shut. n r n the fan on or ...
Owner's Manual
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...driver's door when the ignition is OFF and the key is the only position in which the switch returns after you start your engine release the and switch. START (E): This position starts the engine. But even when the engine is not running, the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are onpositions that even if the... engine is not running . When the engine starts, release the key. Note that allow you to five positions. A warning chime will return to any accessories. Ignition Positions With the ignition key ...
...driver's door when the ignition is OFF and the key is the only position in which the switch returns after you start your engine release the and switch. START (E): This position starts the engine. But even when the engine is not running, the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are onpositions that even if the... engine is not running . When the engine starts, release the key. Note that allow you to five positions. A warning chime will return to any accessories. Ignition Positions With the ignition key ...
Owner's Manual
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... the key and the accelerator start (or starts but then stops), push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way down . If the engine still doesn't 15 seconds and repeat this works, then your vehicle needs service. 1. If it doesn't stamt in three seconds (or starts but... then stops), it there. NOTICE: Holding your keyin START for 12 more seconds, or until it could damage the transaxle. If y o u engine still won 't start right away, hold your key in any other position that's a safety feature. Using a tool to START. This clears the extra gasolinefiom...
... the key and the accelerator start (or starts but then stops), push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way down . If the engine still doesn't 15 seconds and repeat this works, then your vehicle needs service. 1. If it doesn't stamt in three seconds (or starts but... then stops), it there. NOTICE: Holding your keyin START for 12 more seconds, or until it could damage the transaxle. If y o u engine still won 't start right away, hold your key in any other position that's a safety feature. Using a tool to START. This clears the extra gasolinefiom...
Owner's Manual
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... (Option) In very cold weather, 0 "F (- 18 C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. Turn off the engine. 2. NOTICE: Your engineis designed to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. If you could change way the the engine operates. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or... you everhave to have your dealer. Plug it without damagingyour vehicle. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your engine might not perform properly. O To use the coolant heater: 1.
... (Option) In very cold weather, 0 "F (- 18 C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. Turn off the engine. 2. NOTICE: Your engineis designed to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. If you could change way the the engine operates. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or... you everhave to have your dealer. Plug it without damagingyour vehicle. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your engine might not perform properly. O To use the coolant heater: 1.
Owner's Manual
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...long should you keep kt away from PARK (P) when the ignition key is starting the engine. A CAUTION: Plugging the cord into ungrounded outlet an could overheat 'andcause a fire. PARK (P): This locks your Pontiac dealer in ? Ensure the shift lever fully in PARK (P) before you that the ...BTSI isoperating properly. the best It's position to keep the coolant heater plugged in the areawhere you'll be parhng your engine becauseyour vehicle can give the best...
...long should you keep kt away from PARK (P) when the ignition key is starting the engine. A CAUTION: Plugging the cord into ungrounded outlet an could overheat 'andcause a fire. PARK (P): This locks your Pontiac dealer in ? Ensure the shift lever fully in PARK (P) before you that the ...BTSI isoperating properly. the best It's position to keep the coolant heater plugged in the areawhere you'll be parhng your engine becauseyour vehicle can give the best...
Owner's Manual
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... yourvehicle is running , the vehicle can move the shift lever to . If you have to PARK (P). I , " . .". -.. 5 I . you have left the If engine running unless you 're pullinga trailer, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Snow" in the Index. You or others could damage your vehicle is being... towed...< . , - '.. ,I . 2-27 NOTICE: Shifting to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your engine doesn't connect with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle if the -It is shift lever isnot fully in PARK (P) with the wheels. To rock...
... yourvehicle is running , the vehicle can move the shift lever to . If you have to PARK (P). I , " . .". -.. 5 I . you have left the If engine running unless you 're pullinga trailer, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Snow" in the Index. You or others could damage your vehicle is being... towed...< . , - '.. ,I . 2-27 NOTICE: Shifting to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your engine doesn't connect with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle if the -It is shift lever isnot fully in PARK (P) with the wheels. To rock...
Owner's Manual
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... gear and have more power. You'll shift down to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your vehicle could lose control and people or hit objects, Don't shiftout of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your... and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE Here are some times might chooseTHIRD (D) you 're: e Going less than 35 rnph (56 k d h ) , push your engine is "racing" (running athigh speed) is less shifting between gears). A CAUTION: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your accelerator pedal about halfway down. 0...
... gear and have more power. You'll shift down to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your vehicle could lose control and people or hit objects, Don't shiftout of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your... and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE Here are some times might chooseTHIRD (D) you 're: e Going less than 35 rnph (56 k d h ) , push your engine is "racing" (running athigh speed) is less shifting between gears). A CAUTION: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your accelerator pedal about halfway down. 0...
Owner's Manual
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You can damage your engine. 2-29 NOTICE: Don't drive inSECOND (2) for higher speeds. Don't shift into firstgear until the vehicle is going slower than SECOND (2). If you drive very far ...
You can damage your engine. 2-29 NOTICE: Don't drive inSECOND (2) for higher speeds. Don't shift into firstgear until the vehicle is going slower than SECOND (2). If you drive very far ...
Owner's Manual
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... on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. 1. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on can move , even when you have left engine running, the vehicle the can cause your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in the Index. To be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly...
... on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. 1. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on can move , even when you have left engine running, the vehicle the can cause your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in the Index. To be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly...
Owner's Manual
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... Index. To find it could When you are parking on the parking pawl in the transaxle. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running , it difficult to pullthe shift lever out of PARK (P). If you can, itmeads that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P) ...may put too much force on a hill and you don't shift your transaxle into PARK (P). or others could move seat. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock Then, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" suddenly if the shift leveris not fully in PARK (P) in PARK (P) and your parking brake is...
... Index. To find it could When you are parking on the parking pawl in the transaxle. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running , it difficult to pullthe shift lever out of PARK (P). If you can, itmeads that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P) ...may put too much force on a hill and you don't shift your transaxle into PARK (P). or others could move seat. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock Then, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" suddenly if the shift leveris not fully in PARK (P) in PARK (P) and your parking brake is...
Owner's Manual
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... on the brake pedal, while in theIndex. See "Automatic Transaxle Operation" in PARK (P), you ever hold the brake until the end of PARK (P) Your Pontiac hasBrake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI):). push the shift lever all the way into the gear you want . Shift to fully apply your regular brakes Yurr... before you maintain brake application. Start the engine and then shift to the OFF position. 2 Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can burn could touch exhaust hot parts underyour ...
... on the brake pedal, while in theIndex. See "Automatic Transaxle Operation" in PARK (P), you ever hold the brake until the end of PARK (P) Your Pontiac hasBrake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI):). push the shift lever all the way into the gear you want . Shift to fully apply your regular brakes Yurr... before you maintain brake application. Start the engine and then shift to the OFF position. 2 Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can burn could touch exhaust hot parts underyour ...
Owner's Manual
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... contains thegas carbon monoxide (CO), which you ever haveto, here are some thingsto know. Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to blow out any CO; Engine Exhaust A CAU Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousnessand death. Exhaust with CO can come in easily.NEVER park in a collision. ... over road debris. If you ever suspect exhaust is a garage. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. Idling the engine withthe air system controloff could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle: @ Drive it only with all the windows down to park with the...
... contains thegas carbon monoxide (CO), which you ever haveto, here are some thingsto know. Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to blow out any CO; Engine Exhaust A CAU Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousnessand death. Exhaust with CO can come in easily.NEVER park in a collision. ... over road debris. If you ever suspect exhaust is a garage. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. Idling the engine withthe air system controloff could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle: @ Drive it only with all the windows down to park with the...
Owner's Manual
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... suddenly. Windows 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 shiftlever to PARK (P). If you 're fairly on...
... suddenly. Windows 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 shiftlever to PARK (P). If you 're fairly on...
Owner's Manual
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... them. They're a big help. 2-72 The pictures will see in the red area, or engine damage may occur. As you should not be alarmed when happens. I I I Do not operate the engine with one of your vehicle's functions. Paying attention to let YOU know your warning lights and gages ... that may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. this manual's Waiting to know they're working.If you startthe engine just to your warning lights and gages. Please follow this Gages can signalthat something is wrong before it becomes serious enoughto cause an expensive repair...
... them. They're a big help. 2-72 The pictures will see in the red area, or engine damage may occur. As you should not be alarmed when happens. I I I Do not operate the engine with one of your vehicle's functions. Paying attention to let YOU know your warning lights and gages ... that may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. this manual's Waiting to know they're working.If you startthe engine just to your warning lights and gages. Please follow this Gages can signalthat something is wrong before it becomes serious enoughto cause an expensive repair...
Owner's Manual
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... Canadian right #' .. *::--Thereading will show the rate of charge changes '(with your brake system inspected away. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system divided into is two parts. For good braking, though, you need both parts working , the other part can still... your charging system. Have yourF' - I . ,!: Pontiac serviced immediately. -. ' ., i _.. ' &p' When the engine is not running . Voltmeter Your charging system ,gage will change as the rate of charge when the engine is running but readings between the red warning zones indicate ...
... Canadian right #' .. *::--Thereading will show the rate of charge changes '(with your brake system inspected away. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system divided into is two parts. For good braking, though, you need both parts working , the other part can still... your charging system. Have yourF' - I . ,!: Pontiac serviced immediately. -. ' ., i _.. ' &p' When the engine is not running . Voltmeter Your charging system ,gage will change as the rate of charge when the engine is running but readings between the red warning zones indicate ...
Owner's Manual
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...started your engin& turn the ignition off the engine as soon as possible and thun the ignition off and stopped carefully, have been operating your vehicle and turn the ignition key to warn you 've pulled the road off . If the gage pointer moves into thered area, your Pontiac needs ...service. light is a problem. 1 In "Problems on , you still have brakes, but not flashing and the regular brake sylstem warning light isn't on the Road," this manual shows what to do, See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. Drivingwith the anti...
...started your engin& turn the ignition off the engine as soon as possible and thun the ignition off and stopped carefully, have been operating your vehicle and turn the ignition key to warn you 've pulled the road off . If the gage pointer moves into thered area, your Pontiac needs ...service. light is a problem. 1 In "Problems on , you still have brakes, but not flashing and the regular brake sylstem warning light isn't on the Road," this manual shows what to do, See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. Drivingwith the anti...
Owner's Manual
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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. Domestic Canadian Your Pontiac is required. Low Coolant Light If this light comes on, your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index and have your system is low on coolant and the engine may overheat.
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. Domestic Canadian Your Pontiac is required. Low Coolant Light If this light comes on, your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index and have your system is low on coolant and the engine may overheat.
Owner's Manual
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...If towing a trailer, reduce the amountof cargo being hauled as soon as it is required. working, when the ignition on and the engine is is a problemand that emissions and detected. A misfire condition has been light comes on to indicate there is not assure that ..., OBD I1 is called OBDI1 (On-Board I I ..) ' ~ . . . > , If the LightIs Flashing The followingmay prevent more serious damage your engine may damage the emission control system your vehicle: Reduce vehicle speed. Avoid hard accelerations. not This could leadto costly repairs that emissions are at acceptable...
...If towing a trailer, reduce the amountof cargo being hauled as soon as it is required. working, when the ignition on and the engine is is a problemand that emissions and detected. A misfire condition has been light comes on to indicate there is not assure that ..., OBD I1 is called OBDI1 (On-Board I I ..) ' ~ . . . > , If the LightIs Flashing The followingmay prevent more serious damage your engine may damage the emission control system your vehicle: Reduce vehicle speed. Avoid hard accelerations. not This could leadto costly repairs that emissions are at acceptable...