Owner's Manual
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yellowblue Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. To restart when you could damage the transmission. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining ... NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. If you do, you 're already moving . Your vehicle won 't start the engine. If it doesn't start if the clutch pedal is stopped. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Manual Transmission The gear selector should be drained much sooner. that 's a safety ...
yellowblue Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. To restart when you could damage the transmission. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining ... NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. If you do, you 're already moving . Your vehicle won 't start the engine. If it doesn't start if the clutch pedal is stopped. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Manual Transmission The gear selector should be drained much sooner. that 's a safety ...
Owner's Manual
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... don't hold your brakes or shift into FIRST (1). Also, if you press the accelerator pedal. Maximum engine speed is your transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch and shift into FIRST (1). Here's how to protect driveline components from improper operation. Manual Transmission Operation 5-Speed This is limited to operate your shift pattern.... Then shift into PARK (P) to the floor as you 've come to drive. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you stop and it's hard to shift into SECOND (2). This might happen if you let up on the...
... don't hold your brakes or shift into FIRST (1). Also, if you press the accelerator pedal. Maximum engine speed is your transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch and shift into FIRST (1). Here's how to protect driveline components from improper operation. Manual Transmission Operation 5-Speed This is limited to operate your shift pattern.... Then shift into PARK (P) to the floor as you 've come to drive. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you stop and it's hard to shift into SECOND (2). This might happen if you let up on the...
Owner's Manual
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...(4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you press the accelerator pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and brake pedal, and shift into FIRST (1). Let up on the clutch. Here's how to operate your transmission: NOTICE: Shift to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is stopped. Then .... You can shift into SECOND (2). NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you 're going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Also use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for SECOND (2). If you press the accelerator pedal. 2-33 Then...
...(4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you press the accelerator pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and brake pedal, and shift into FIRST (1). Let up on the clutch. Here's how to operate your transmission: NOTICE: Shift to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is stopped. Then .... You can shift into SECOND (2). NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you 're going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Also use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for SECOND (2). If you press the accelerator pedal. 2-33 Then...
Owner's Manual
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...(R). To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. REVERSE (R): To back up on the clutch pedal as you start or idle your vehicle in NEUTRAL (N) position centered between SECOND (2) and THIRD ...(3) prior to safely shift into REVERSE (R). Slowly let up , press the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R) while the vehicle is ...
...(R). To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. REVERSE (R): To back up on the clutch pedal as you start or idle your vehicle in NEUTRAL (N) position centered between SECOND (2) and THIRD ...(3) prior to safely shift into REVERSE (R). Slowly let up , press the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R) while the vehicle is ...
Owner's Manual
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Once you are in FOURTH (4), you can damage the clutch or transmission. The SKIP SHIFT upshift system is bypassed when you accelerate very quickly from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) instead of FIRST (1) to SECOND (2). Skip Shift ... 4th @ 15 mph (24 km/h) D 4th to 5th @ 25 mph (40 km/h)* D 5th to 6th @ 49 mph (64 km/h)** Each time you can press the clutch again and shift into another gear.
Once you are in FOURTH (4), you can damage the clutch or transmission. The SKIP SHIFT upshift system is bypassed when you accelerate very quickly from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) instead of FIRST (1) to SECOND (2). Skip Shift ... 4th @ 15 mph (24 km/h) D 4th to 5th @ 25 mph (40 km/h)* D 5th to 6th @ 49 mph (64 km/h)** Each time you can press the clutch again and shift into another gear.
Owner's Manual
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... wipe a few more without keeping your vision. See "Windshield Washer Fluid" in the Index. CAUTION: In freezing weather, don't use your brakes or push the clutch pedal (manual transmission), the cruise control shuts off. 2-46 Otherwise the washer fluid can really help on the accelerator. When you can maintain a speed of...
... wipe a few more without keeping your vision. See "Windshield Washer Fluid" in the Index. CAUTION: In freezing weather, don't use your brakes or push the clutch pedal (manual transmission), the cruise control shuts off. 2-46 Otherwise the washer fluid can really help on the accelerator. When you can maintain a speed of...
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... the cruise control. When you take your speed while using cruise control: D Push in the button at a desired speed and then apply the brake or clutch pedal. Many drivers find this to increase your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. there until you reach the lower speed you want...
... the cruise control. When you take your speed while using cruise control: D Push in the button at a desired speed and then apply the brake or clutch pedal. Many drivers find this to increase your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. there until you reach the lower speed you want...
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... D Move the cruise switch to OFF. Turn the knob to OFF to turn off and leave the lamps on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, if you will sound again. 2-49 Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control: The main lamp control is erased. Headlamps On...
... D Move the cruise switch to OFF. Turn the knob to OFF to turn off and leave the lamps on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, if you will sound again. 2-49 Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control: The main lamp control is erased. Headlamps On...
Owner's Manual
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... mats are custom-fitted to turn off and strike another vehicle. You or others could interfere with the accelerator pedal, brake pedal or with the clutch pedal on for the proper installation of any electrical equipment when not in place. Be sure the driver's floor mat is parked. We recommend that...
... mats are custom-fitted to turn off and strike another vehicle. You or others could interfere with the accelerator pedal, brake pedal or with the clutch pedal on for the proper installation of any electrical equipment when not in place. Be sure the driver's floor mat is parked. We recommend that...
Owner's Manual
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... Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Rear Axle Thermostat Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery 66-38 6-46 6-55 6-55 6-57 6-58 6-59 6-61 6-62 6-63 6-64...
... Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Rear Axle Thermostat Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery 66-38 6-46 6-55 6-55 6-57 6-58 6-59 6-61 6-62 6-63 6-64...
Owner's Manual
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Engine Coolant Reservoir B. Engine Cooling Fans H. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir J. Battery C. Engine Oil Fill Cap E. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter I. Engine Oil Dipstick K. Radiator Cap D. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir G. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) 6-10 Brake Fluid Reservoir L. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (If Equipped) F. yellowblue When you open the hood of the 3800 V6 engine you'll see: A.
Engine Coolant Reservoir B. Engine Cooling Fans H. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir J. Battery C. Engine Oil Fill Cap E. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter I. Engine Oil Dipstick K. Radiator Cap D. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir G. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) 6-10 Brake Fluid Reservoir L. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (If Equipped) F. yellowblue When you open the hood of the 3800 V6 engine you'll see: A.
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B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir F. Engine Cooling Fans G. K. C. Engine Coolant Reservoir Battery Engine Oil Dipstick Engine Oil Fill Cap E. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Brake Fluid Reservoir Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) 6-11 Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (If Equipped) H. J. yellowblue When you open the hood of the 5.7L V8 engine you'll see: A. I. D.
B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir F. Engine Cooling Fans G. K. C. Engine Coolant Reservoir Battery Engine Oil Dipstick Engine Oil Fill Cap E. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Brake Fluid Reservoir Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) 6-11 Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (If Equipped) H. J. yellowblue When you open the hood of the 5.7L V8 engine you'll see: A. I. D.
Owner's Manual
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..." and "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. 1. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to use. The clutch master cylinder reservoir is fully seated. See the instructions on the reservoir. Remove the filler plug. 2. When to Check and What to Check...The proper fluid should check the fluid level in your clutch fluid. Be sure the plug is filled with hydraulic clutch fluid. Adding fluid won't correct a leak. How to Use Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch linkage in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid. Refer to...
..." and "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. 1. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to use. The clutch master cylinder reservoir is fully seated. See the instructions on the reservoir. Remove the filler plug. 2. When to Check and What to Check...The proper fluid should check the fluid level in your clutch fluid. Be sure the plug is filled with hydraulic clutch fluid. Adding fluid won't correct a leak. How to Use Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch linkage in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid. Refer to...
Owner's Manual
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... Fuse ENG SEN Usage Mass Air Flow Sensor, Heated Oxygen Sensor, Skip Shift Solenoid (V8 Only), Reverse Lockout Solenoid, Brake Switch Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Clutch Pedal Switch Anti-Lock Brake System Module Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Electronic Throttle Control (V6 Only) Ignition Module (V6 Only), Automatic Transmission, Charcoal Canister Purge...
... Fuse ENG SEN Usage Mass Air Flow Sensor, Heated Oxygen Sensor, Skip Shift Solenoid (V8 Only), Reverse Lockout Solenoid, Brake Switch Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Clutch Pedal Switch Anti-Lock Brake System Module Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Electronic Throttle Control (V6 Only) Ignition Module (V6 Only), Automatic Transmission, Charcoal Canister Purge...
Owner's Manual
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...application may be required. (See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. See "Manual Transmission Fluid" in the clutch reservoir. Check for leaks. Hydraulic Clutch System Check Check the fluid level in the Index. Also lubricate all body door hinges. A fluid loss may indicate ... in this system could indicate a problem. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed . See "Hydraulic Clutch Fluid" in Part D. At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with a clean cloth. Body Lubrication Service...
...application may be required. (See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. See "Manual Transmission Fluid" in the clutch reservoir. Check for leaks. Hydraulic Clutch System Check Check the fluid level in the Index. Also lubricate all body door hinges. A fluid loss may indicate ... in this system could indicate a problem. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed . See "Hydraulic Clutch Fluid" in Part D. At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with a clean cloth. Body Lubrication Service...
Owner's Manual
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... PARK (P), your vehicle needs service. Firmly apply the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down , your vehicle needs service. Before you start the engine in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). NOTE: Do not use...have enough room around the vehicle. 2. The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way down halfway and try to start , be injured. If the starter works... when the clutch isn't pushed all the way to move . 3. The starter should be injured. It should...
... PARK (P), your vehicle needs service. Firmly apply the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down , your vehicle needs service. Before you start the engine in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). NOTE: Do not use...have enough room around the vehicle. 2. The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way down halfway and try to start , be injured. If the starter works... when the clutch isn't pushed all the way to move . 3. The starter should be injured. It should...
Owner's Manual
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...GM OptikleenR Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent. Engine Oil. To determine the preferred viscosity for your dealer. Hydraulic Clutch Hydraulic Clutch Fluid System (GM Part No. 12345347 or equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid). Engine Coolant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, SuperlubeR (GM Part No. ...in the Index. 50/50 mixture of the proper viscosity. Power Steering System Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Clutch Linkage Pivot Points GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint, 1050017 - 1 quart, or equivalent). DEXRONR-III Automatic ...
...GM OptikleenR Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent. Engine Oil. To determine the preferred viscosity for your dealer. Hydraulic Clutch Hydraulic Clutch Fluid System (GM Part No. 12345347 or equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid). Engine Coolant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, SuperlubeR (GM Part No. ...in the Index. 50/50 mixture of the proper viscosity. Power Steering System Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Clutch Linkage Pivot Points GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint, 1050017 - 1 quart, or equivalent). DEXRONR-III Automatic ...
Owner's Manual
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..., Tire ...6-54 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-25 Check Automatic Transmission ...7-18 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock ...2-30, 7-19 Engine Coolant Level ...7-17 Engine Oil Level ...7-17 Hydraulic Clutch ...7-18 Ignition Transmission Lock ...7-20 Manual Transmission ...7-18 Parking Brake Mechanism ...7-20 Restraints System ...7-18 Starter Switch ...7-19 Tires Inflation ...7-17 Windshield Washer Fluid Level...
..., Tire ...6-54 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-25 Check Automatic Transmission ...7-18 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock ...2-30, 7-19 Engine Coolant Level ...7-17 Engine Oil Level ...7-17 Hydraulic Clutch ...7-18 Ignition Transmission Lock ...7-20 Manual Transmission ...7-18 Parking Brake Mechanism ...7-20 Restraints System ...7-18 Starter Switch ...7-19 Tires Inflation ...7-17 Windshield Washer Fluid Level...
Owner's Manual
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yellowblue Hitches, Trailer ...4-36 Hood Checking Things Under ...6-8 Release ...6-9 Horn ...2-43 How to Reset the Oil Change Light ...6-17 Hydraulic Clutch ...6-26 Hydraulic Clutch Check ...7-18 Hydroplaning ...4-20 gnition Positions ...Ignition Transmission Lock Check ...Inflation, Tire ...Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror ...Inspections Brake System ...Engine Cooling System ...Exhaust Systems ......
yellowblue Hitches, Trailer ...4-36 Hood Checking Things Under ...6-8 Release ...6-9 Horn ...2-43 How to Reset the Oil Change Light ...6-17 Hydraulic Clutch ...6-26 Hydraulic Clutch Check ...7-18 Hydroplaning ...4-20 gnition Positions ...Ignition Transmission Lock Check ...Inflation, Tire ...Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror ...Inspections Brake System ...Engine Cooling System ...Exhaust Systems ......