Owner's Manual
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...you will go off . Passlock is started. If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSlight flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to release the key from the ignition. your dealer. See In an emergency,call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at any one speed fast or slow for...properly and must be able to check the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in . Your vehicle is running, a problem has been detected and the system may also want to restart the engine if you aredriving and the THEFT SYS light comes on while the engine is not protected by your ...
...you will go off . Passlock is started. If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSlight flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to release the key from the ignition. your dealer. See In an emergency,call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at any one speed fast or slow for...properly and must be able to check the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in . Your vehicle is running, a problem has been detected and the system may also want to restart the engine if you aredriving and the THEFT SYS light comes on while the engine is not protected by your ...
Owner's Manual
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...may be a problem, check the section that may be alarmed when happens. Waiting to dorepairs can indicate when there may be costly -- Paying attention to you know when let there's a problem with one of the warning lights comes and stays on on your engine at speeds in the ... them. and even dangerous. Tachometer The tachometer shows your warning lights and gages. this manual's advice. The pictures will see in the red area, or engine damage mayoccur. Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to do about it becomes serious enough to know they'...
...may be a problem, check the section that may be alarmed when happens. Waiting to dorepairs can indicate when there may be costly -- Paying attention to you know when let there's a problem with one of the warning lights comes and stays on on your engine at speeds in the ... them. and even dangerous. Tachometer The tachometer shows your warning lights and gages. this manual's advice. The pictures will see in the red area, or engine damage mayoccur. Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to do about it becomes serious enough to know they'...
Owner's Manual
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..., have it fixed so it will flash for about 20 seconds, then it will be ready to RUN. Air Bag Readiness Light There is a problem. - The light tells you start the engine or comes on after you start your air bag system may not work properly. For more information on the instrument panel..., your engine, and it will flash for a few seconds when youturn the ignition key to warn you if there is an air bag readiness light on the air bag system, see "Air Bag" in the Index. 2-59 AIR BAG This light will come on . Have your vehicle serviced right away. The system checks the...
..., have it fixed so it will flash for about 20 seconds, then it will be ready to RUN. Air Bag Readiness Light There is a problem. - The light tells you start the engine or comes on after you start your air bag system may not work properly. For more information on the instrument panel..., your engine, and it will flash for a few seconds when youturn the ignition key to warn you if there is an air bag readiness light on the air bag system, see "Air Bag" in the Index. 2-59 AIR BAG This light will come on . Have your vehicle serviced right away. The system checks the...
Owner's Manual
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...or the brake fluid level could low. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulicbrake system is stated. If the warning light comes on the ignition, but the engine is running . If you must drive a short distance with the light be on while you are driving, you turn ignition key .... If one part isn't working well. BRAKE United States Canada This light should come on then, have a loose generator drive belt another electrical or problem. Have your battery. Haveit checked right away. The light will be brake system inspected right away. For good braking, though, ...
...or the brake fluid level could low. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulicbrake system is stated. If the warning light comes on the ignition, but the engine is running . If you must drive a short distance with the light be on while you are driving, you turn ignition key .... If one part isn't working well. BRAKE United States Canada This light should come on then, have a loose generator drive belt another electrical or problem. Have your battery. Haveit checked right away. The light will be brake system inspected right away. For good braking, though, ...
Owner's Manual
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... pulled off the road andthe coolant level checked. Malfunction IndicatorLamp (Check Engine Light) Your Pontiac is also designed to assist your vehicle. This system is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission CHECK ENGINE If there are at acceptable levels for the life of steam see "Engine Overheating" inthe Index before any malfunction...
... pulled off the road andthe coolant level checked. Malfunction IndicatorLamp (Check Engine Light) Your Pontiac is also designed to assist your vehicle. This system is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission CHECK ENGINE If there are at acceptable levels for the life of steam see "Engine Overheating" inthe Index before any malfunction...
Owner's Manual
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... qualified service center diagnosis and service may be as good and your engine may not run smoothly. If the light doesn't come on, as a check to show youit is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is possible. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of cargo being... hauled as soon as it is not running. If the light is required. This light should come on...
... qualified service center diagnosis and service may be as good and your engine may not run smoothly. If the light doesn't come on, as a check to show youit is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is possible. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of cargo being... hauled as soon as it is not running. If the light is required. This light should come on...
Owner's Manual
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...turn off . Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have your engine not to turn the light off , have developed. 2-66 A few driving trips with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in the Index). Poor fuel quality will... cause your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. The condition will usuallybe corrected when the electrical system dries out. If you experience...
...turn off . Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have your engine not to turn the light off , have developed. 2-66 A few driving trips with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in the Index). Poor fuel quality will... cause your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. The condition will usuallybe corrected when the electrical system dries out. If you experience...
Owner's Manual
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... pressure is started. Oil Pressure Warning Light If you have your vehicle serviced. This light can come on briefly,which is normal and doesn't show a problem: As a bulb check, the light comes on when you turn your engine, or come on for a moment. Check your oil as soon as possible and... have a problem with your engine's oil pressure, this light may stay on when you . The engine could have some other oil pressure problem. ...
... pressure is started. Oil Pressure Warning Light If you have your vehicle serviced. This light can come on briefly,which is normal and doesn't show a problem: As a bulb check, the light comes on when you turn your engine, or come on for a moment. Check your oil as soon as possible and... have a problem with your engine's oil pressure, this light may stay on when you . The engine could have some other oil pressure problem. ...
Owner's Manual
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... time allowing the oil normally circulation to the proper level. "Engine Oil" in the Index. The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during the brief period between key on after starting your engine. If the light flashes, the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode. If ... when you turn the key toward theSTART position. It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is surface. Check Oil Light(If Equipped) If your vehicleis equipped with the Passlock system. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on briefly while you are starting...
... time allowing the oil normally circulation to the proper level. "Engine Oil" in the Index. The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during the brief period between key on after starting your engine. If the light flashes, the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode. If ... when you turn the key toward theSTART position. It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is surface. Check Oil Light(If Equipped) If your vehicleis equipped with the Passlock system. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on briefly while you are starting...
Owner's Manual
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...system, this test is used up, it may hear a momentary motoror clicking noise while this warning light will check itself. If your brake pedal moves a little. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- But you will useit when you will still have time to stop and the ...faster if you do a lot of unnecessary braking.That means better braking and longer brake life. ABSis an advanced electronic braking system that your engine stops, you brake.Once the power assist is going on . heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- You may take longer to cool ...
...system, this test is used up, it may hear a momentary motoror clicking noise while this warning light will check itself. If your brake pedal moves a little. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- But you will useit when you will still have time to stop and the ...faster if you do a lot of unnecessary braking.That means better braking and longer brake life. ABSis an advanced electronic braking system that your engine stops, you brake.Once the power assist is going on . heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- You may take longer to cool ...
Owner's Manual
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Check that can cause battery gas toexplode. A CAUTION: Fans or other moving parts once the engines are some have loose or missing insulation. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or you badly. Using a match neara ...get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Keep your skin, flush the place with water andget medical help immediately. You don't has need more light. If you could get it is there. Before you connect the cables, here are running. Battery fluid contains acid that the jumper cables don't have...
Check that can cause battery gas toexplode. A CAUTION: Fans or other moving parts once the engines are some have loose or missing insulation. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or you badly. Using a match neara ...get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Keep your skin, flush the place with water andget medical help immediately. You don't has need more light. If you could get it is there. Before you connect the cables, here are running. Battery fluid contains acid that the jumper cables don't have...
Owner's Manual
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CHECK OIL If the CHECK OIL light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you get fuel. this is a CHECK OIL light in the Index. In order to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see "Check Oil Light" in your engine oil level regularly; It's a good idea to check yourengine oil every time you need to getan accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be onlevel ground. 2.4L Engine 6-12 You should check your . Engine Oil If your Pontiac is equipped with the 3100 engine, there is an added reminder. instrument panel cluster.
CHECK OIL If the CHECK OIL light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you get fuel. this is a CHECK OIL light in the Index. In order to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see "Check Oil Light" in your engine oil level regularly; It's a good idea to check yourengine oil every time you need to getan accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be onlevel ground. 2.4L Engine 6-12 You should check your . Engine Oil If your Pontiac is equipped with the 3100 engine, there is an added reminder. instrument panel cluster.
Owner's Manual
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... Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your vehicle is filled with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. See "Owner Checks and Services" and "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. . , , I Engine Coolant The cooling s stem in your clutch...a problem with new DEX-COOL Jengine coolant. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should be added if the level is low. The following explains your Pontiac will: 0 ... Help keep the proper engine temperature. Give freezing protection down to add coolant when it is...
... Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your vehicle is filled with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. See "Owner Checks and Services" and "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. . , , I Engine Coolant The cooling s stem in your clutch...a problem with new DEX-COOL Jengine coolant. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should be added if the level is low. The following explains your Pontiac will: 0 ... Help keep the proper engine temperature. Give freezing protection down to add coolant when it is...
Owner's Manual
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... ...3-8 Auto-Down Window ...2-34 Automatic Door Locks ...2-5 Automatic Transaxle Check ...7-42 Fluid ...6-19 Operation ...2-21 Overdrive ...2-23 Park Mechanism Check ...7-44 Shifting ...2-21 Starting Your Engine ...2-16 Backing Up When Towing a Trailer ...4-39 Back-up Lamp Bulb Replacement ...6-39 Battery ...6-34 Charging System Indicator Light ...2-60 Jump Starting ...5-3 2-9 Replacement. Tire ...6-47 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning...
... ...3-8 Auto-Down Window ...2-34 Automatic Door Locks ...2-5 Automatic Transaxle Check ...7-42 Fluid ...6-19 Operation ...2-21 Overdrive ...2-23 Park Mechanism Check ...7-44 Shifting ...2-21 Starting Your Engine ...2-16 Backing Up When Towing a Trailer ...4-39 Back-up Lamp Bulb Replacement ...6-39 Battery ...6-34 Charging System Indicator Light ...2-60 Jump Starting ...5-3 2-9 Replacement. Tire ...6-47 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning...
Owner's Manual
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...Glass ...6-53 6-50 Inside of Your Pontiac ...Instrument Panel ...6-52 6-52 Leather ...Outside of Your Pontiac ...6-54 Special Problems ...6-51 6-51 Stains ...Tires ...6-55 9-2 Safety ...4-38 Chains.Tire ...6-49 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-22 Check Engine Light ...2-65 Check Oil Light ...2-68. 6-12 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-48 Chemical Paint ... Adjustment ...Fluid ...6-30 6-30 Master Cylinder ...2-2 8 Parking ...Pedal Travel ...6-34 Replacing System Parts ...6-34 System Warning Light ...2-60, 6-31 4-38 Trailer ...Transaxle Shift Interlock Check ...7-43 6-33 Wear ...4-7 Brakes.
...Glass ...6-53 6-50 Inside of Your Pontiac ...Instrument Panel ...6-52 6-52 Leather ...Outside of Your Pontiac ...6-54 Special Problems ...6-51 6-51 Stains ...Tires ...6-55 9-2 Safety ...4-38 Chains.Tire ...6-49 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-22 Check Engine Light ...2-65 Check Oil Light ...2-68. 6-12 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-48 Chemical Paint ... Adjustment ...Fluid ...6-30 6-30 Master Cylinder ...2-2 8 Parking ...Pedal Travel ...6-34 Replacing System Parts ...6-34 System Warning Light ...2-60, 6-31 4-38 Trailer ...Transaxle Shift Interlock Check ...7-43 6-33 Wear ...4-7 Brakes.
Owner's Manual
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...17. 2. 18. 3.24. 6-58 Electrical System ...6-58 Engine ...6.10. 6.11 Coolant ...6-24 Coolant Heater ...2- 19 Coolant Level Check ...7-41 Coolant Temperature Gage ...2-63 Exhaust ...2-10.2-32,2-33.4-29...Engine Exhaust ...2-10.2-32,2-33,4-29,4-38 Engine Oil ...6-12 ...6-14 Adding Additives ...6- 17 6-13 Checking ...Used ...6-17 What To Use ...6-15 Whentochange ...6-17 Enhanced Traction System ...4-9 Enhanced Traction System Active Light ...2-63. 4-9 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...2-62. 4-10 Ethanol ...6-4 ETS Active Light ...2-63, 4-9 ETS Warning Light ...2-62. 4- 10 Exhaust, Engine...
...17. 2. 18. 3.24. 6-58 Electrical System ...6-58 Engine ...6.10. 6.11 Coolant ...6-24 Coolant Heater ...2- 19 Coolant Level Check ...7-41 Coolant Temperature Gage ...2-63 Exhaust ...2-10.2-32,2-33.4-29...Engine Exhaust ...2-10.2-32,2-33,4-29,4-38 Engine Oil ...6-12 ...6-14 Adding Additives ...6- 17 6-13 Checking ...Used ...6-17 What To Use ...6-15 Whentochange ...6-17 Enhanced Traction System ...4-9 Enhanced Traction System Active Light ...2-63. 4-9 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...2-62. 4-10 Ethanol ...6-4 ETS Active Light ...2-63, 4-9 ETS Warning Light ...2-62. 4- 10 Exhaust, Engine...
Owner's Manual
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......2-45 Interior ...2-45 On Reminder ...2-43 Latches. Seatback ...1-5 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-6 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ...2-30 2-51 Lighter ...Lights Air Bag Readiness ...1-22, 2-59 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2-61, 4-7 Brake System Warning ...2-60, 6-......Cylinders ...7-42 Door ...2-4 Key Lock Cylinder Service ...7-42 PowerDoor ...2-5 Rear Door Security ...2-6 Steering Column Lock Check ...7-44 Trunk ...2-10 Low Coolant Warning Light ...2-64, 6-27 Lubricants and Fluids ...7-47 Lubrication Service. Body ...7-42 Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts ...6-65 ...
......2-45 Interior ...2-45 On Reminder ...2-43 Latches. Seatback ...1-5 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-6 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ...2-30 2-51 Lighter ...Lights Air Bag Readiness ...1-22, 2-59 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2-61, 4-7 Brake System Warning ...2-60, 6-......Cylinders ...7-42 Door ...2-4 Key Lock Cylinder Service ...7-42 PowerDoor ...2-5 Rear Door Security ...2-6 Steering Column Lock Check ...7-44 Trunk ...2-10 Low Coolant Warning Light ...2-64, 6-27 Lubricants and Fluids ...7-47 Lubrication Service. Body ...7-42 Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts ...6-65 ...
Owner's Manual
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...Safety Belts ...1-20 Problems on the Road ...5-1 Publications. Engine ...6-12 Oil Pressure Warning Light ...2-67 Outlet. Ordering ...8- 12 Owner Publications. Use of ...2-31 Parking AtNight ...2-12 Brake ...2-28 Brake Mechanism Check ...7-44 Lots ...2-12 Over Things That Bum ...2-32... With a Trailer ...4-41 Yourvehicle ...2-31 Passenger Position ...1-21 Passing ...4-13 . 2-13 Passlock ...Passlock Warning Light ...2-69 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-45 Pontiac Cares Information ...8-2 Power DoorLocks...
...Safety Belts ...1-20 Problems on the Road ...5-1 Publications. Engine ...6-12 Oil Pressure Warning Light ...2-67 Outlet. Ordering ...8- 12 Owner Publications. Use of ...2-31 Parking AtNight ...2-12 Brake ...2-28 Brake Mechanism Check ...7-44 Lots ...2-12 Over Things That Bum ...2-32... With a Trailer ...4-41 Yourvehicle ...2-31 Passenger Position ...1-21 Passing ...4-13 . 2-13 Passlock ...Passlock Warning Light ...2-69 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-45 Pontiac Cares Information ...8-2 Power DoorLocks...