Owner's Manual
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...to if you when to perform vehicle manitenance and what fluids and lubricants to read. v 1-1 The 1997 PontiacTrans Sport Owner'sManual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use . Maintenance Schedule This section tells... alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. It Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your audio system. 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find ... tells you want to use your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Customer Assistance Information This section tellsyou how to contact...
...to if you when to perform vehicle manitenance and what fluids and lubricants to read. v 1-1 The 1997 PontiacTrans Sport Owner'sManual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use . Maintenance Schedule This section tells... alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. It Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your audio system. 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find ... tells you want to use your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Customer Assistance Information This section tellsyou how to contact...
Owner's Manual
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.... And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds less than 40 mph of home. First, you 're in your Pontiac, see so you and your passengers can sit upstraight. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. you can be in an... if accident -- Safety beltsare for everyone 's protection. We'll start with the driver position. Driver Position This part describes the driver'srestraint system. A: are different rules for people of this manual called part "Children."...
.... And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds less than 40 mph of home. First, you 're in your Pontiac, see so you and your passengers can sit upstraight. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. you can be in an... if accident -- Safety beltsare for everyone 's protection. We'll start with the driver position. Driver Position This part describes the driver'srestraint system. A: are different rules for people of this manual called part "Children."...
Owner's Manual
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See "Driver Position" earlier inthis section. When the shoulderbelt is worn properly, it go back all the way and start again. All air bags are designed to work only in moderateto severe crashes where the front your safety belt even if you aren't wearing your ... anyone, thekey to making safety belts effective is toprotect the mother. Air bags are designed to workwith safety belts, but don't replace them properly. Your Pontiac has twoair bags -- one air bag for the air driver and another bag for thatperson. -- -- 1-50 bags are the most important thingsto know about the...
See "Driver Position" earlier inthis section. When the shoulderbelt is worn properly, it go back all the way and start again. All air bags are designed to work only in moderateto severe crashes where the front your safety belt even if you aren't wearing your ... anyone, thekey to making safety belts effective is toprotect the mother. Air bags are designed to workwith safety belts, but don't replace them properly. Your Pontiac has twoair bags -- one air bag for the air driver and another bag for thatperson. -- -- 1-50 bags are the most important thingsto know about the...
Owner's Manual
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... it . When the shoulder belt pulled out all the way, is it will lock.If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.If the belt is not long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender"at the end of this happens,let the belt go back slightly to...
... it . When the shoulder belt pulled out all the way, is it will lock.If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.If the belt is not long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender"at the end of this happens,let the belt go back slightly to...
Owner's Manual
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.... 4. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of a lap-shoulder belt. Don't let it let back all theway and start again. Position and release it is positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever hadto. 1. When you sit in...
.... 4. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of a lap-shoulder belt. Don't let it let back all theway and start again. Position and release it is positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever hadto. 1. When you sit in...
Owner's Manual
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... StartingYour Engine Using the Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Guidelines Important Information on starting, shifting and braking. and whatto do if you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and information on Engine Exhaust Locks and Lighting Choices Windows 2-52 2-53 2-54 2-54 2-56...
... StartingYour Engine Using the Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Guidelines Important Information on starting, shifting and braking. and whatto do if you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and information on Engine Exhaust Locks and Lighting Choices Windows 2-52 2-53 2-54 2-54 2-56...
Owner's Manual
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... guideline every time you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at anyone speed fast or slow for the first miles (805 km). 500 Don't make full-throttle starts. Don't tow a trailer during break-in.See "Towing a Trailer" in the long run if you get new brake linings. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your...
... guideline every time you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at anyone speed fast or slow for the first miles (805 km). 500 Don't make full-throttle starts. Don't tow a trailer during break-in.See "Towing a Trailer" in the long run if you get new brake linings. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your...
Owner's Manual
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This locks your steering wheel, ignition and tran,saxle. The switch stays in turn the in the ignition. The ignition switch will soundif you open thedriver's door whenthe ignition is off and the ... operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio. But even when the engine is the only positionin which the switch returns after you start your vehicle. When the engine starts, release the key. Use this works, then your vehicle neetls service. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck LOCK and you can't in...
This locks your steering wheel, ignition and tran,saxle. The switch stays in turn the in the ignition. The ignition switch will soundif you open thedriver's door whenthe ignition is off and the ... operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio. But even when the engine is the only positionin which the switch returns after you start your vehicle. When the engine starts, release the key. Use this works, then your vehicle neetls service. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck LOCK and you can't in...
Owner's Manual
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...can damage your starter motor. ~ NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is stopped. 1. If it doesn't start right away, hold thekey in three seconds (or starts but then stops), push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the key and the accelerator pedal...from the engine. Shift to PARK (P) only when your keyn START for 12more seconds, or until it there. Starting Your Engine Move your ignition key to START. Your engine won 't start (or starts but then stops), it doesn't start in START. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your shift lever to...
...can damage your starter motor. ~ NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is stopped. 1. If it doesn't start right away, hold thekey in three seconds (or starts but then stops), push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the key and the accelerator pedal...from the engine. Shift to PARK (P) only when your keyn START for 12more seconds, or until it there. Starting Your Engine Move your ignition key to START. Your engine won 't start (or starts but then stops), it doesn't start in START. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your shift lever to...
Owner's Manual
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... in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you ever haveto have your vehicle towed, see f the part of be four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. See "Towing Your Vehicle"in the Index. You'll get easier...
... in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you ever haveto have your vehicle towed, see f the part of be four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. See "Towing Your Vehicle"in the Index. You'll get easier...
Owner's Manual
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... be damaged. Turn off the engine. 4. Also, the wrong kind of oil you don't, it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Before starting the engine, be parking your vehicle.The dealer can give you on in? Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact...
... be damaged. Turn off the engine. 4. Also, the wrong kind of oil you don't, it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Before starting the engine, be parking your vehicle.The dealer can give you on in? Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact...
Owner's Manual
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... fully apply your vehicle when the engineis running , t e vehicle can shift from the solenoidof the BTSI. See "Shifting Outof PARK (P)" in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your Pontiac has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). Don't leave your regular brakesbefore you have leftthe engine running unless you can move suddenly. h You or otherscould...
... fully apply your vehicle when the engineis running , t e vehicle can shift from the solenoidof the BTSI. See "Shifting Outof PARK (P)" in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your Pontiac has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). Don't leave your regular brakesbefore you have leftthe engine running unless you can move suddenly. h You or otherscould...
Owner's Manual
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... (1): This position gives you were stuck in deep snowor mud. Also, if you or if it on ahill. 2-35 NOTICE: If your vehicle seems to start up against a solid object. If you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and THIRD (3) for higher speeds. This could damage your vehicle there...
... (1): This position gives you were stuck in deep snowor mud. Also, if you or if it on ahill. 2-35 NOTICE: If your vehicle seems to start up against a solid object. If you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and THIRD (3) for higher speeds. This could damage your vehicle there...
Owner's Manual
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... 4. 3. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can pull theshift lever out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Start the engine and then to the drive gear you want . Shifting Outof PARK (P) Your Pontiac has Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). You have to fully apply your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight...
... 4. 3. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can pull theshift lever out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Start the engine and then to the drive gear you want . Shifting Outof PARK (P) Your Pontiac has Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). You have to fully apply your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight...
Owner's Manual
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... to signal aturn or a lane change . Hold it there until you fuse (see your lane change , just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts toflash. turn or lane change . These positions allow you complete your signal. lever will flash in the Index). As you release it accident. Turn SignaVMultifunction...
... to signal aturn or a lane change . Hold it there until you fuse (see your lane change , just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts toflash. turn or lane change . These positions allow you complete your signal. lever will flash in the Index). As you release it accident. Turn SignaVMultifunction...
Owner's Manual
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..., driver a chime will stop them . to Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them until the wipers start, then let go.The wipers will also be very useful in light rain snow. If they're frozen to the LOW position. Turn Signal Reminder...
..., driver a chime will stop them . to Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them until the wipers start, then let go.The wipers will also be very useful in light rain snow. If they're frozen to the LOW position. Turn Signal Reminder...
Owner's Manual
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... be lit up. A light sensor on , To idle your front park/turn on . When it isn't covered. Of course, you release the parking brake. Then start the vehicle.
... be lit up. A light sensor on , To idle your front park/turn on . When it isn't covered. Of course, you release the parking brake. Then start the vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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hand corner). 2-77 Convenience Net (Option) The optional convenience net designed to the posts on either of the liftgate. Install the convenience net at the rear your vehicle,just inside of the side liftgate opening (the label on the net should in the be upper left- Attach the upper loops to help keep is small loads,like grocery bags, from falling over during sharp turns or quick stops and starts.
hand corner). 2-77 Convenience Net (Option) The optional convenience net designed to the posts on either of the liftgate. Install the convenience net at the rear your vehicle,just inside of the side liftgate opening (the label on the net should in the be upper left- Attach the upper loops to help keep is small loads,like grocery bags, from falling over during sharp turns or quick stops and starts.
Owner's Manual
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... tachometer displays the engine speed in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you the engine justto let start you know your vehicle. As you wl see in revolutions with the tachometerin the red area, or engine damage may occur. 2-94 When one of...
... tachometer displays the engine speed in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you the engine justto let start you know your vehicle. As you wl see in revolutions with the tachometerin the red area, or engine damage may occur. 2-94 When one of...
Owner's Manual
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...air bag module, the wiring and diagnostic module. If the air bag readiness light stays on when you start your vehicle serviced right away. Canadian AIRBAG Domestic This light will come on when you start the engine or comes on after you are driving, yourair bag system may not work properly. is... will also come on the air bag system, see "Air Bag" in the Index. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key turned to RUN or START, a chime will be ready to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety is an electrical problem. The system the checks the air bag's electrical...
...air bag module, the wiring and diagnostic module. If the air bag readiness light stays on when you start your vehicle serviced right away. Canadian AIRBAG Domestic This light will come on when you start the engine or comes on after you are driving, yourair bag system may not work properly. is... will also come on the air bag system, see "Air Bag" in the Index. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key turned to RUN or START, a chime will be ready to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety is an electrical problem. The system the checks the air bag's electrical...
