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...: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are on some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BA'ITERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE...% LIGHTER t n )tr FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN COOLANT a w, (@) SPEAKER b SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BA'ITERY ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL $0 m V ANTI-LOCK BRAKES Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on your vehicle.
...: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are on some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BA'ITERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE...% LIGHTER t n )tr FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN COOLANT a w, (@) SPEAKER b SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BA'ITERY ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL $0 m V ANTI-LOCK BRAKES Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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...29 2-3 1 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Passlock TM New Vehicle"Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) Shifting Out of...Panel -Your Information System Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 and what to do if you if everything is working properly -- Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and information on starting, ...
...29 2-3 1 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Passlock TM New Vehicle"Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) Shifting Out of...Panel -Your Information System Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 and what to do if you if everything is working properly -- Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and information on starting, ...
Owner's Manual
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... theft-deterrent system. Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is not protected by your Pontiac dealer for thefirst 500 miles (805 km). If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSlight flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to release the key from the ignition. If a correct key is not...
... theft-deterrent system. Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is not protected by your Pontiac dealer for thefirst 500 miles (805 km). If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSlight flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to release the key from the ignition. If a correct key is not...
Owner's Manual
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...or towed, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. But even when the engine is where the key returns after you start your electrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. RUN (D): This position is not running . i LOCK (B): Before you put the key... into the ignition switch, the switch is in the RUN position when the engine is off and the key is is LOCK. A warning ...
...or towed, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. But even when the engine is where the key returns after you start your electrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. RUN (D): This position is not running . i LOCK (B): Before you put the key... into the ignition switch, the switch is in the RUN position when the engine is off and the key is is LOCK. A warning ...
Owner's Manual
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... is normal for best fuel economy. Ignore the SHIFT light when you have a SHIFT light. I TC : O I E If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you downshift, you can shift to go on , you . This light will show you when to shift to the next higher... gear for the light to the next higher gearif weather, road and traffic conditions let you can...
... is normal for best fuel economy. Ignore the SHIFT light when you have a SHIFT light. I TC : O I E If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you downshift, you can shift to go on , you . This light will show you when to shift to the next higher... gear for the light to the next higher gearif weather, road and traffic conditions let you can...
Owner's Manual
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... NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake is not covered which will make it easier for others to be sure it is engaged. The radio lights will activate the nighttime lamps. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can be dimmer. If you aredriving through a parking garage, ...the regular headlamp system when you should turn onyour low-beam headlamps at a reduced brightness when: The engine is running, 0 Automatic Light Control (ALC) Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic light sensor on top of the instrument panel under the defroster grill, so be on continuously.
... NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake is not covered which will make it easier for others to be sure it is engaged. The radio lights will activate the nighttime lamps. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can be dimmer. If you aredriving through a parking garage, ...the regular headlamp system when you should turn onyour low-beam headlamps at a reduced brightness when: The engine is running, 0 Automatic Light Control (ALC) Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic light sensor on top of the instrument panel under the defroster grill, so be on continuously.
Owner's Manual
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.... and even dangerous. They're a big help you or others from injury. When one of your vehicle. Warning lights and gagescan signal that may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working.If you are familiar withthis section, you should not be a problem.... Waiting to cause an expensive repair or replacement. So please get to your engine at speeds in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your engine speedin revolutions per minute (rpm). NOTICE: Do not run your warning...
.... and even dangerous. They're a big help you or others from injury. When one of your vehicle. Warning lights and gagescan signal that may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working.If you are familiar withthis section, you should not be a problem.... Waiting to cause an expensive repair or replacement. So please get to your engine at speeds in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your engine speedin revolutions per minute (rpm). NOTICE: Do not run your warning...
Owner's Manual
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... may not work properly. If the driver's belt is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for about 55 seconds. AIR BAG This light will come on when you start the engine or comes on when you start your vehicle serviced right away. Safety Belt Reminder... Light When the key is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. If the air bag readiness light stays on the air bag system, see "Air Bag" in the...
... may not work properly. If the driver's belt is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for about 55 seconds. AIR BAG This light will come on when you start the engine or comes on when you start your vehicle serviced right away. Safety Belt Reminder... Light When the key is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. If the air bag readiness light stays on the air bag system, see "Air Bag" in the...
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... a loose generator drive belt another electrical or problem. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulicbrake system is stated. If you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system.It could indicate that you 2-60 Driving while this light ison could drain your engine is not running , or comes on while you are driving...
... a loose generator drive belt another electrical or problem. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulicbrake system is stated. If you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system.It could indicate that you 2-60 Driving while this light ison could drain your engine is not running , or comes on while you are driving...
Owner's Manual
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...pedal is fully released, it will also come on when youset your parking brake. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you start the engine again to the floor. with your regular brakes. When the ignition is also on, you 've on pulled ... the vehicle towed for service. If the light stays on to RUN. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in the Index.) Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this section. If the light comes on while you 're driving, your Pontiac needs service. That's normal. The anti-lock...
...pedal is fully released, it will also come on when youset your parking brake. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you start the engine again to the floor. with your regular brakes. When the ignition is also on, you 've on pulled ... the vehicle towed for service. If the light stays on to RUN. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in the Index.) Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this section. If the light comes on while you 're driving, your Pontiac needs service. That's normal. The anti-lock...
Owner's Manual
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... the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. If the warning light doesn't come on briefly as you turn the system back on for the following reasons: If you start the engine. Adjust your parking brake is fully released, ... and your vehicle needs service. 2-62 The Enhanced Traction System warning light may need service. If the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes on and stays on for more information.) The warning light will be a problem with the engine running, and it stays on, or comes on after your driving...
... the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. If the warning light doesn't come on briefly as you turn the system back on for the following reasons: If you start the engine. Adjust your parking brake is fully released, ... and your vehicle needs service. 2-62 The Enhanced Traction System warning light may need service. If the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes on and stays on for more information.) The warning light will be a problem with the engine running, and it stays on, or comes on after your driving...
Owner's Manual
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...the Index. 2-63 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. It means that your engine is too hot! If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine coolant has overheated. If you have it fixed so it will come on the Road," this light will be there to... tell you whenthe system is active. Slippery road conditions may exist if the Enhanced Traction System active light comes on, so adjust your ...
...the Index. 2-63 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. It means that your engine is too hot! If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine coolant has overheated. If you have it fixed so it will come on the Road," this light will be there to... tell you whenthe system is active. Slippery road conditions may exist if the Enhanced Traction System active light comes on, so adjust your ...
Owner's Manual
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... signs of the vehicle, helping to assist your vehicle. Malfunction IndicatorLamp (Check Engine Light) Your Pontiac 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. 2-64 Malfunctions often will be...
... signs of the vehicle, helping to assist your vehicle. Malfunction IndicatorLamp (Check Engine Light) Your Pontiac 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. 2-64 Malfunctions often will be...
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...leadto costly repairs that may not be required. 2-65 If the light stops flashing and remains on and the engine is required. If the light continues to flash, when it issafe to park your vehicle. If the light remains on , have it is still flashing, follow the previous ... during a malfunction in one of cargo being hauled as soon as good and your engine may not run smoothly. If the light is possible. A misfire condition has been detected. Light Flashing -- An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service...
...leadto costly repairs that may not be required. 2-65 If the light stops flashing and remains on and the engine is required. If the light continues to flash, when it issafe to park your vehicle. If the light remains on , have it is still flashing, follow the previous ... during a malfunction in one of cargo being hauled as soon as good and your engine may not run smoothly. If the light is possible. A misfire condition has been detected. Light Flashing -- An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service...
Owner's Manual
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...into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may have your vehicle with the cap properly installed should turn the light off . If so, be detected by considering the following: Did you recently changed brands of fuel? You may notice this as designed. ...of the above steps have made the light turn off, have developed. 2-66 Poor fuel quality will require at least one or more of water? If so, your engine not to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may go away once the engine is warmed up , stalling when you ...
...into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may have your vehicle with the cap properly installed should turn the light off . If so, be detected by considering the following: Did you recently changed brands of fuel? You may notice this as designed. ...of the above steps have made the light turn off, have developed. 2-66 Poor fuel quality will require at least one or more of water? If so, your engine not to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may go away once the engine is warmed up , stalling when you ...
Owner's Manual
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...I 2-67 Have it will be costly and not covered by is normal and doesn't show a problem: As a bulb check, the light comes on and then off when the engine is low. Don't keep it doesn't, be sure to have some other oil pressure problem. I NOTICE: Damage to keep driving if ...the oil pressure is started. If it lubricated. The engine could be burned. This light can become so hot that oil isnot going through your engine quickly enough to your engine from neglected oil problems can be there to warn you turn your warranty. If you are...
...I 2-67 Have it will be costly and not covered by is normal and doesn't show a problem: As a bulb check, the light comes on and then off when the engine is low. Don't keep it doesn't, be sure to have some other oil pressure problem. I NOTICE: Damage to keep driving if ...the oil pressure is started. If it lubricated. The engine could be burned. This light can become so hot that oil isnot going through your engine quickly enough to your engine from neglected oil problems can be there to warn you turn your warranty. If you are...
Owner's Manual
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...come on briefly when you should see "Passlock" in the Index. If the light comes on and stays on a level is running. See NOTE: A falseCHECK OIL light may be a problem with the3 100 engine, this light should be protected Passlock, by and you turn the key toward theSTART position. ...Additionally,an oil level check is only performed if the engine has been turned for several minutes and on after starting your engine. If the light flashes, the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode. Your vehicle will stay on to drain backinto...
...come on briefly when you should see "Passlock" in the Index. If the light comes on and stays on a level is running. See NOTE: A falseCHECK OIL light may be a problem with the3 100 engine, this light should be protected Passlock, by and you turn the key toward theSTART position. ...Additionally,an oil level check is only performed if the engine has been turned for several minutes and on after starting your engine. If the light flashes, the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode. Your vehicle will stay on to drain backinto...
Owner's Manual
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... do , the pedal may take longer to cool between hard stops.Your brakes will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- Avoid needless heavy braking.Some people drive in the Index. 4-7 heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- Your brakes maynot have some powerbrake ... the anti-lock brake system, this test is used up, it may get harder to push down. But you will be harderto push. If your engine stops, you will still have time to stop and the brake pedal will useit when you brake.Once the power assist is going on . If...
... do , the pedal may take longer to cool between hard stops.Your brakes will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- Avoid needless heavy braking.Some people drive in the Index. 4-7 heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- Your brakes maynot have some powerbrake ... the anti-lock brake system, this test is used up, it may get harder to push down. But you will be harderto push. If your engine stops, you will still have time to stop and the brake pedal will useit when you brake.Once the power assist is going on . If...
Owner's Manual
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...Traction System (ETS) that one or bothof the front wheels are spinning or beginning to limit wheel spin. 4-9 See "Enhanced Traction System Active Light" in slippery road conditions. You may also upshift the transaxle to lose traction. transaxle only as high as the shift lever position you've chosen...system can upshift the and let anti-lock work for you should use the lower gears only when necessary. When this happens, the system reduces engine power and may feel working , but this is normal. See "Automatic Transaxle" in all transaxle Don't pump the brakes. If you get your...
...Traction System (ETS) that one or bothof the front wheels are spinning or beginning to limit wheel spin. 4-9 See "Enhanced Traction System Active Light" in slippery road conditions. You may also upshift the transaxle to lose traction. transaxle only as high as the shift lever position you've chosen...system can upshift the and let anti-lock work for you should use the lower gears only when necessary. When this happens, the system reduces engine power and may feel working , but this is normal. See "Automatic Transaxle" in all transaxle Don't pump the brakes. If you get your...
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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 Spotting ...6-56 Child Restraints ...1-36 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat...Breakers and Fuses ...6-59 Cleaner.Air ...6-18 6-49 Cleaning ...6-55 Aluminum Wheels ...Fabric ...6-50 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 Brake ...6-34 Adjustment ...Fluid ...6-30 6-30 Master Cylinder ...2-2 8...
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 Spotting ...6-56 Child Restraints ...1-36 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat...Breakers and Fuses ...6-59 Cleaner.Air ...6-18 6-49 Cleaning ...6-55 Aluminum Wheels ...Fabric ...6-50 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 Brake ...6-34 Adjustment ...Fluid ...6-30 6-30 Master Cylinder ...2-2 8...