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... are some of the symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS ee p$ WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER * t a k T PARKING LAMPS BRAKE (a) w, (@) HORN SPEAKER 0 VENTILATING FAN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL b B V FLAME EXPLODE BATTERY FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK...
... are some of the symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS ee p$ WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER * t a k T PARKING LAMPS BRAKE (a) w, (@) HORN SPEAKER 0 VENTILATING FAN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL b B V FLAME EXPLODE BATTERY FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK...
Owner's Manual
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...Lights, Gages 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-... Trunk Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle) TM 2-29 2-30 2-30 ...
...Lights, Gages 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-... Trunk Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle) TM 2-29 2-30 2-30 ...
Owner's Manual
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During this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Hard stops with new linings can operate your new brake linings aren't yet broken in the ignition switch as you turn the switch to five positions. c I -- -- Press in . a Avoid making hardstops for the ... at any one speed fast or slow for the first 200 miles (322 km) orso. New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate But it toward you. 2-12 Don't tow a trailer during break-in the Index for a more information. i A - See CCTowingTrailer" ...
During this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Hard stops with new linings can operate your new brake linings aren't yet broken in the ignition switch as you turn the switch to five positions. c I -- -- Press in . a Avoid making hardstops for the ... at any one speed fast or slow for the first 200 miles (322 km) orso. New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate But it toward you. 2-12 Don't tow a trailer during break-in the Index for a more information. i A - See CCTowingTrailer" ...
Owner's Manual
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V v v v 2 1 PARK (P): This locks your parking brake and (P). It's the best position to use when you have left the engine running unlessyou have to PARK See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. ..., always set . N D A CAUTION: I t is dangerous toget out of your vehicle can't move suddenly. move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in parking brake firmly set your front wheels.
V v v v 2 1 PARK (P): This locks your parking brake and (P). It's the best position to use when you have left the engine running unlessyou have to PARK See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. ..., always set . N D A CAUTION: I t is dangerous toget out of your vehicle can't move suddenly. move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in parking brake firmly set your front wheels.
Owner's Manual
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...cannot shift out of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) or while your transaxle. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Unless your foot firmly on is the brake pedal,your vehicle is beingtowed. Then move very rapidly. You have to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle could move the shift lever into PARK ...Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index, out of PARK (P), ease pressure on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application. Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You could damage your engine is "racing" '(runningat high speed) is stopped. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to...
...cannot shift out of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) or while your transaxle. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Unless your foot firmly on is the brake pedal,your vehicle is beingtowed. Then move very rapidly. You have to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle could move the shift lever into PARK ...Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index, out of PARK (P), ease pressure on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application. Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You could damage your engine is "racing" '(runningat high speed) is stopped. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to...
Owner's Manual
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NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND for normal driving. Don't shift into first gear until the vehicle is for more than ,SECOND (2). You can damage your brakes off and on hills. FIRST (1): This position gives you were stuck in FIRST (l), the transaxle won't shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than ... up against a solid Also, object. You could overheat and damage the transaxle. Forward Gears (3-Speed) DRIVE (D): This position is going slowly enough. Use to your brakes or shift intoPARK (P) hold your speed as possible.
NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND for normal driving. Don't shift into first gear until the vehicle is for more than ,SECOND (2). You can damage your brakes off and on hills. FIRST (1): This position gives you were stuck in FIRST (l), the transaxle won't shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than ... up against a solid Also, object. You could overheat and damage the transaxle. Forward Gears (3-Speed) DRIVE (D): This position is going slowly enough. Use to your brakes or shift intoPARK (P) hold your speed as possible.
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Here are going down ste'ep mountain roads, but lower fuel economy. You can help control your brakes off and on. THIRD (3): This position is for noma1 driving with the four-speed automatic transaxle. It can use your speed as possible. Use AUTOMATIC ...
Here are going down ste'ep mountain roads, but lower fuel economy. You can help control your brakes off and on. THIRD (3): This position is for noma1 driving with the four-speed automatic transaxle. It can use your speed as possible. Use AUTOMATIC ...
Owner's Manual
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... the transaxle. Use your shift pattern. 1 3 5 2 4 R 2-23 Also, if you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). If the selector lever is your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to drive, Thismight happen if you were stuck in position on very steep hills, or in FIRST (1)' the transaxle won't shift...
... the transaxle. Use your shift pattern. 1 3 5 2 4 R 2-23 Also, if you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). If the selector lever is your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to drive, Thismight happen if you were stuck in position on very steep hills, or in FIRST (1)' the transaxle won't shift...
Owner's Manual
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...stop , let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2).Then, slowly let up , press down . Also, use REVERSE (R), dong with the parking brake, for SECOND (2).Slowly let up on the clutch. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. Press n the clutch... pedal and shift into mRST (I). REVERSE (R): To back up on the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving could damage your vehicle. 2-24 SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you press the...
...stop , let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2).Then, slowly let up , press down . Also, use REVERSE (R), dong with the parking brake, for SECOND (2).Slowly let up on the clutch. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. Press n the clutch... pedal and shift into mRST (I). REVERSE (R): To back up on the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving could damage your vehicle. 2-24 SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you press the...
Owner's Manual
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... 2-26 To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down . Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. Hold the release button in YOU move the brake lever all the waydown. I NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on . Pull theparking brake leverup until you could also...
... 2-26 To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down . Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. Hold the release button in YOU move the brake lever all the waydown. I NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on . Pull theparking brake leverup until you could also...
Owner's Manual
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... like this: Hold in the button on fairlylevel ground, use the steps that follow. Your vehicle can leave your vehicle. 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. 3. If you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P). 2-27 If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move... with you 're on the lever, andpush the lever all the way toward the front of the shift lever isnot fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset.
... like this: Hold in the button on fairlylevel ground, use the steps that follow. Your vehicle can leave your vehicle. 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. 3. If you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P). 2-27 If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move... with you 're on the lever, andpush the lever all the way toward the front of the shift lever isnot fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset.
Owner's Manual
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...the engine running .Your vehicle could move the shift lever out of PARK (P). See "Automatic Transaxle" in PARK (P) and your regular brakes before you leave it difficult to drive, move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully inPARK (P) with the engine running unlessyou ...shift into PARK (P) properly before you 've movedthe shift lever into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. I e Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you may find outhow, see if you can shift from PARK (P) without...
...the engine running .Your vehicle could move the shift lever out of PARK (P). See "Automatic Transaxle" in PARK (P) and your regular brakes before you leave it difficult to drive, move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully inPARK (P) with the engine running unlessyou ...shift into PARK (P) properly before you 've movedthe shift lever into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. I e Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you may find outhow, see if you can shift from PARK (P) without...
Owner's Manual
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...Index. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Models Only) Before you want. 5. Shift to OFF. 2. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you maintain brake application. I push the shift lever all the way into the gear you wish. (Press the shift leverbutton before moving the shift lever.) Parking Over ...-- Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass other things that can 't but shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal down still can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Then move the shiftlever into PARK (P) and also release the...
...Index. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Models Only) Before you want. 5. Shift to OFF. 2. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you maintain brake application. I push the shift lever all the way into the gear you wish. (Press the shift leverbutton before moving the shift lever.) Parking Over ...-- Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass other things that can 't but shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal down still can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Then move the shiftlever into PARK (P) and also release the...
Owner's Manual
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... to be dangerous to get out your vehicle won 't move the shift lever to . If you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in parking brake firmly set your vehicle won 't move suddenly. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in four-door models, each rear passenger door has a control switch for its own... a hill and if you 've left the engine running unlessyou have to PARK (P). If you 're on . You or others could be sure your parking brake and move , even when you are parking on the center console control each window. Your vehicle can move .
... to be dangerous to get out your vehicle won 't move the shift lever to . If you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in parking brake firmly set your vehicle won 't move suddenly. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in four-door models, each rear passenger door has a control switch for its own... a hill and if you 've left the engine running unlessyou have to PARK (P). If you 're on . You or others could be sure your parking brake and move , even when you are parking on the center console control each window. Your vehicle can move .
Owner's Manual
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... on long trips. This can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h). Cruise Control (If Equipped) When you could lose control. Don't use your brakes, or the clutch pedal, the cruise control shuts off. Cruise control can be dangerous where you can really help on slippery roads.
... on long trips. This can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h). Cruise Control (If Equipped) When you could lose control. Don't use your brakes, or the clutch pedal, the cruise control shuts off. Cruise control can be dangerous where you can really help on slippery roads.
Owner's Manual
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... . But you 're going faster until you get to the higher speed. If you hold the switch at a desired speed and then you apply the brake or clutch pedal. Each time you do not hold the switch at the higher speed. Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A for about 25... release the switch. You'll now cruise at R/A longer than half a second and then release it there until you release the switch or apply the brake or clutch pedal. This, of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. Resuming a Set Speed You'll go right back up to...
... . But you 're going faster until you get to the higher speed. If you hold the switch at a desired speed and then you apply the brake or clutch pedal. Each time you do not hold the switch at the higher speed. Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A for about 25... release the switch. You'll now cruise at R/A longer than half a second and then release it there until you release the switch or apply the brake or clutch pedal. This, of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. Resuming a Set Speed You'll go right back up to...
Owner's Manual
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...of cruise control. Each time you want, then release it. To slow down . Of course, applying the brake or clutch pedal takes you out of the lever until you reach the lower speed you do / ) this... your speed, load and the steepness of the kills. Many drivers find this , you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your cruise control will slow down to the cruise control speed... There are two ways to reduce your cruise control set earlier. 0 Step lightly on the brake pedal, or push the clutch pedal, if you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will work on steep...
...of cruise control. Each time you want, then release it. To slow down . Of course, applying the brake or clutch pedal takes you out of the lever until you reach the lower speed you do / ) this... your speed, load and the steepness of the kills. Many drivers find this , you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your cruise control will slow down to the cruise control speed... There are two ways to reduce your cruise control set earlier. 0 Step lightly on the brake pedal, or push the clutch pedal, if you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will work on steep...
Owner's Manual
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...-beam headlamps come on ata reduced brightness in daylight when: The ignition is on with the engine running, The headlamp switch is OFF, The parking brake is released and The transaxle is not in PARK (P) on models with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you release... the parking brake. :::O .e0 This indicator light on your instrument panel comes on when DRL are on, only your high- Your instrument panel won 't be on at a reduced...
...-beam headlamps come on ata reduced brightness in daylight when: The ignition is on with the engine running, The headlamp switch is OFF, The parking brake is released and The transaxle is not in PARK (P) on models with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you release... the parking brake. :::O .e0 This indicator light on your instrument panel comes on when DRL are on, only your high- Your instrument panel won 't be on at a reduced...
Owner's Manual
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...) The following steps explain the proper operation of Don't raise or lower the convertible top when the temperatureis below 20°F (-7°C). Set the parking brake and shift your convertible top. The cold can damage the top or other damage to unhook the latch pins from the convertible top storage area...
...) The following steps explain the proper operation of Don't raise or lower the convertible top when the temperatureis below 20°F (-7°C). Set the parking brake and shift your convertible top. The cold can damage the top or other damage to unhook the latch pins from the convertible top storage area...
Owner's Manual
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... the seat back to the ball stud and push forward. Go to the rear of the boot to make sure it open. 6. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to PARK (P) or your manual transaxle to the up position. Align one snap on the corner of the vehicle. Place...
... the seat back to the ball stud and push forward. Go to the rear of the boot to make sure it open. 6. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to PARK (P) or your manual transaxle to the up position. Align one snap on the corner of the vehicle. Place...