Owner's Manual
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... and Indicators Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard andoptional features on your Pontiac, and informationon starting, shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument paneland the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-10 2-10 2-11 2-12 2-12 2-14 2-17 2-1 8 2-23 2-26 2-27 2-28 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless...
... and Indicators Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard andoptional features on your Pontiac, and informationon starting, shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument paneland the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-10 2-10 2-11 2-12 2-12 2-14 2-17 2-1 8 2-23 2-26 2-27 2-28 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless...
Owner's Manual
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... Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is working well. If it doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will come on , there could indicate that you have a problem with the light on the ignition, and the engine is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. If one ... need both parts working . Have it should come on when you turn on , be certain to warn you if there's problem. For good braking, though, you . It could be a brake problem. Driving while this light is on while you are driving, you may have a loose generator drive belt, or another electrical...
... Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is working well. If it doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will come on , there could indicate that you have a problem with the light on the ignition, and the engine is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. If one ... need both parts working . Have it should come on when you turn on , be certain to warn you if there's problem. For good braking, though, you . It could be a brake problem. Driving while this light is on while you are driving, you may have a loose generator drive belt, or another electrical...
Owner's Manual
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... when you set your engine and it will be working properly if the brake system warning lighton. Your brake system may go closer to OFF. The light will also come on then, have it fixed so it means you have a brake problem. If the light stays on, turn the ignition off the road and... towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in this light will come on briefly when you 're driving, your regular brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is with your Pontiac needs service. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off . Or, the pedal may not be ready to...
... when you set your engine and it will be working properly if the brake system warning lighton. Your brake system may go closer to OFF. The light will also come on then, have it fixed so it means you have a brake problem. If the light stays on, turn the ignition off the road and... towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in this light will come on briefly when you 're driving, your regular brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is with your Pontiac needs service. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off . Or, the pedal may not be ready to...
Owner's Manual
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... WarningLight (If Equipped) With the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this warning light is on and the parking brake is fully released, it willbe ready to warn you 're driving, there may be a problem with the system. for the following reasons: If you turn the system back on . When this warning ...light should come on briefly as you set your parking brake withthe engine running,and it will stay on if your parking...
... WarningLight (If Equipped) With the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this warning light is on and the parking brake is fully released, it willbe ready to warn you 're driving, there may be a problem with the system. for the following reasons: If you turn the system back on . When this warning ...light should come on briefly as you set your parking brake withthe engine running,and it will stay on if your parking...
Owner's Manual
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... eliminate a lot of heavy braking. When you start your engine, or when you do a lot of unnecessary braking. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- If there's a problem with traffic. rather than keeping pace with the anti-lock brake system, this test is going... on . That means better braking and longer brake life. If you begin to ...
... eliminate a lot of heavy braking. When you start your engine, or when you do a lot of unnecessary braking. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- If there's a problem with traffic. rather than keeping pace with the anti-lock brake system, this test is going... on . That means better braking and longer brake life. If you begin to ...
Owner's Manual
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... system back on at any time by pressing the button again. See "Enhanced Traction System Warning Light" in slippery road conditions, you know if there's a problem with the system. The Enhanced Traction System warning light should always leave the Enhanced Traction System on. If the Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel... spin when you can turn off . ETS OFF When the system is on and the parking brake is fully released, this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin.
... system back on at any time by pressing the button again. See "Enhanced Traction System Warning Light" in slippery road conditions, you know if there's a problem with the system. The Enhanced Traction System warning light should always leave the Enhanced Traction System on. If the Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel... spin when you can turn off . ETS OFF When the system is on and the parking brake is fully released, this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin.
Owner's Manual
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... to the left or right depending on the space available. Your Pontiac can stop in this requires close attention and a quick decision. if you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your brakes. (See "Braking in Emergencies" earlier in time. First apply your lane, or ...a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from a possible collision. there isn't room. An emergency like these problems by braking --
... to the left or right depending on the space available. Your Pontiac can stop in this requires close attention and a quick decision. if you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your brakes. (See "Braking in Emergencies" earlier in time. First apply your lane, or ...a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from a possible collision. there isn't room. An emergency like these problems by braking --
Owner's Manual
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Wet brakes can cause problems, too. of After driving through some car washes can cause accidents. They won't work normally. The water may cause pulling to slow down before you hit them. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through large puddleof water or a a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work as well in a quick stopand may affect your b'rakes.Try to avoid puddles. ... But if you can't, try to one side.You could lose 'control the vehicle.
Wet brakes can cause problems, too. of After driving through some car washes can cause accidents. They won't work normally. The water may cause pulling to slow down before you hit them. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through large puddleof water or a a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work as well in a quick stopand may affect your b'rakes.Try to avoid puddles. ... But if you can't, try to one side.You could lose 'control the vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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...engine and transaxle, and you go over the top a hill,be of slowing down a hill. You could crash. The lower gears help cool your brakes could be alert. car You may want to shift down hills. You would then have to a lower gear when you can work well. Check all... the work well. Your brakes will have poor braking or none even going down . Don't swing wide or cut across the center of special problems. Examplesare long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads.
...engine and transaxle, and you go over the top a hill,be of slowing down a hill. You could crash. The lower gears help cool your brakes could be alert. car You may want to shift down hills. You would then have to a lower gear when you can work well. Check all... the work well. Your brakes will have poor braking or none even going down . Don't swing wide or cut across the center of special problems. Examplesare long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads.
Owner's Manual
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...of your vehicle, make you lose control. You can't know howit's been used or how far it's been driven. Putting aused wheel on your Pontiac has P195/65R15 or P205/55R16 size tires, don't use tire chains. chain clearance to replace a wheel, use the correctwheel, wheel bolts and ... Index for replacement. You could fail suddenly If and cause an accident, you or others couldbe injured. I NOTICE: The wrongwheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire body and chassis.
...of your vehicle, make you lose control. You can't know howit's been used or how far it's been driven. Putting aused wheel on your Pontiac has P195/65R15 or P205/55R16 size tires, don't use tire chains. chain clearance to replace a wheel, use the correctwheel, wheel bolts and ... Index for replacement. You could fail suddenly If and cause an accident, you or others couldbe injured. I NOTICE: The wrongwheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire body and chassis.
Owner's Manual
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... ...6-33 Replacing System Parts ...6-33 System Warning Light ...2-68 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check ...7-44 Wear ...6-32 Brakes, Anti-Lock ...4-7 Braking ...4-6 Braking in the Right Front Seat Position ...1-44 Top Strap ...1-39 WheretoPut ...*,,...l-38 Cigarette Lighter ...2-49 Circuit Breakers...Convertible Top ...6-52 Exterior LampsLenses ...6-51 6-48 Fabric ...Glass Surfaces ...6-50 Inside of Your Pontiac ...6-48 €nstmmentPanel ...6-50 Outside of Your Pontiac ...6-51 Special Problems ...6-49 Stains ...6-49 Tires ...6-53 Vinyl ...6-50 Wheds ...6-53 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...
... ...6-33 Replacing System Parts ...6-33 System Warning Light ...2-68 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check ...7-44 Wear ...6-32 Brakes, Anti-Lock ...4-7 Braking ...4-6 Braking in the Right Front Seat Position ...1-44 Top Strap ...1-39 WheretoPut ...*,,...l-38 Cigarette Lighter ...2-49 Circuit Breakers...Convertible Top ...6-52 Exterior LampsLenses ...6-51 6-48 Fabric ...Glass Surfaces ...6-50 Inside of Your Pontiac ...6-48 €nstmmentPanel ...6-50 Outside of Your Pontiac ...6-51 Special Problems ...6-49 Stains ...6-49 Tires ...6-53 Vinyl ...6-50 Wheds ...6-53 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...
Owner's Manual
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... 2-45 2-46 4-24 2-33 2-20 Neutral. Use of ...Parking AtNight ...Brake ...6-54 2- 19 7-45 Brake Mechanism Check ...Lots ...2-11 Over Things That Burn ...2-29 aul Your Vehicle....Pontiac Cares Information ...8-2 Power Door Locks ...2-5 6-57 Option Fuses ...Remote Control Mirror ...2-46 4-1 1. 6.28 Steering ...Steering Fluid ...6-28 Windows ...2-31 Pregnancy. Automatic Transaxle ...Neutral. Trip ...Off-RoadRecovery ...4-13 Oil, Engine ...6-11 Oil Pressure Warning Light ...2-75 Overdrive. Chemical ...Park Automatic Transaxle ...Shifting Into ...Shifting Out of Safety Belts ...1-22 Problems...
... 2-45 2-46 4-24 2-33 2-20 Neutral. Use of ...Parking AtNight ...Brake ...6-54 2- 19 7-45 Brake Mechanism Check ...Lots ...2-11 Over Things That Burn ...2-29 aul Your Vehicle....Pontiac Cares Information ...8-2 Power Door Locks ...2-5 6-57 Option Fuses ...Remote Control Mirror ...2-46 4-1 1. 6.28 Steering ...Steering Fluid ...6-28 Windows ...2-31 Pregnancy. Automatic Transaxle ...Neutral. Trip ...Off-RoadRecovery ...4-13 Oil, Engine ...6-11 Oil Pressure Warning Light ...2-75 Overdrive. Chemical ...Park Automatic Transaxle ...Shifting Into ...Shifting Out of Safety Belts ...1-22 Problems...