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Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag System Child Restraints Features and Controls Section 2 Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Hatch Automatic Transmission (If Equipped) Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped) Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Cargo Cover Accessory Power Outlet Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages ii
Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag System Child Restraints Features and Controls Section 2 Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Hatch Automatic Transmission (If Equipped) Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped) Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Cargo Cover Accessory Power Outlet Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages ii
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... are some of the symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are important for you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY ...
... are some of the symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are important for you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY ...
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... crashes buckling up a person wouldn't survive. In most crashes are more than 30 years of them, people who buckle up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in between. A few crashes are clear. If you 'll be seriously injured or killed. In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to buckle... up can be a bad one. You never know if it will be so serious that even buckled up does matter ...a lot! Your vehicle has a light that is extremely dangerous to be in a cargo area, inside or outside of your vehicle is in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes...
... crashes buckling up a person wouldn't survive. In most crashes are more than 30 years of them, people who buckle up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in between. A few crashes are clear. If you 'll be seriously injured or killed. In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to buckle... up can be a bad one. You never know if it will be so serious that even buckled up does matter ...a lot! Your vehicle has a light that is extremely dangerous to be in a cargo area, inside or outside of your vehicle is in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes...
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Where are the air bags? The driver's air bag is in the Index for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol. How the Air Bag System Works United States Canada There is an electrical problem. The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-23
Where are the air bags? The driver's air bag is in the Index for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol. How the Air Bag System Works United States Canada There is an electrical problem. The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-23
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... the seat it is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your vehicle that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have them . Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will...
... the seat it is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your vehicle that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have them . Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will...
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... tell you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Your Information System Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 and what to do if you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-11 2-12 2-14 2-17 2-25 2-25 2-27 2-30 2-32 2-35 2-39 2-40 2-42 Keys...
... tell you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Your Information System Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 and what to do if you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-11 2-12 2-14 2-17 2-25 2-25 2-27 2-30 2-32 2-35 2-39 2-40 2-42 Keys...
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... locked. Then take the key with you, and you . Always do it 's an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- D Put your valuables in a lighted spot, close and lock the storage area. Be sure to lock the doors. Parking at Night Park in a storage area, like your vehicle. so don...
... locked. Then take the key with you, and you . Always do it 's an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- D Put your valuables in a lighted spot, close and lock the storage area. Be sure to lock the doors. Parking at Night Park in a storage area, like your vehicle. so don...
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...keep the system armed. See "Feature Customization" in the Index. When the system is also available if you use your vehicle and the red light is flashing two brief flashes every two seconds, the system is armed and there was used, press any button on the remote keyless entry ...transmitter. If the red light is flashing three times every two seconds, the system is armed and the shock sensor had triggered a two minute alarm. Passive arming is armed,...
...keep the system armed. See "Feature Customization" in the Index. When the system is also available if you use your vehicle and the red light is flashing two brief flashes every two seconds, the system is armed and there was used, press any button on the remote keyless entry ...transmitter. If the red light is flashing three times every two seconds, the system is armed and the shock sensor had triggered a two minute alarm. Passive arming is armed,...
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..."Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in an attempt to have a new key made . If you will not start and the SECURITY light stays on during this time. In an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at 1-800-ROADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743. (In Canada call 1-800-268-6800.) 2-17 This discourages someone... PASS-Key II to make a match. If the engine does not start . It works when you try to have a new key made . The SECURITY light will flash. PASS-KeyR II Your vehicle is a passive theft-deterrent system. Your PASS-Key II system, however, is not protected by your vehicle needs...
..."Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in an attempt to have a new key made . If you will not start and the SECURITY light stays on during this time. In an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at 1-800-ROADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743. (In Canada call 1-800-268-6800.) 2-17 This discourages someone... PASS-Key II to make a match. If the engine does not start . It works when you try to have a new key made . The SECURITY light will flash. PASS-KeyR II Your vehicle is a passive theft-deterrent system. Your PASS-Key II system, however, is not protected by your vehicle needs...
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The features you can program depend upon the options that can be programmed. The following chart show the features that came with your vehicle is equipped with several different features. Feature Customization (If Equipped) Your vehicle's content theft-deterrent/alarm system, locks and lighting systems can be programmed with , follow the steps listed for entering the programming mode. 2-18 To determine which features your vehicle.
The features you can program depend upon the options that can be programmed. The following chart show the features that came with your vehicle is equipped with several different features. Feature Customization (If Equipped) Your vehicle's content theft-deterrent/alarm system, locks and lighting systems can be programmed with , follow the steps listed for entering the programming mode. 2-18 To determine which features your vehicle.
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...chimes you to two chimes depending on the left side of the following modes: Mode 1: Both Off Mode 2: Delayed Illumination Only Mode 3: Exit Lighting Only Mode 4: Both On Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 4. 2-19 To exit the programming mode, follow the steps listed under "Leaving Programming...the chart shown previously. Put your key in the programming mode. Refer to five seconds when leaving your vehicle. Exit Lighting and Delayed Illumination With exit lighting, your interior lamps will hear one of your instrument panel. Turn the ignition to 25 seconds when the key is ...
...chimes you to two chimes depending on the left side of the following modes: Mode 1: Both Off Mode 2: Delayed Illumination Only Mode 3: Exit Lighting Only Mode 4: Both On Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 4. 2-19 To exit the programming mode, follow the steps listed under "Leaving Programming...the chart shown previously. Put your key in the programming mode. Refer to five seconds when leaving your vehicle. Exit Lighting and Delayed Illumination With exit lighting, your interior lamps will hear one of your instrument panel. Turn the ignition to 25 seconds when the key is ...
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... it is in LOCK and you can 't turn the key only with your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning and indicator lights. CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in the Index. Don't press the key release...
... it is in LOCK and you can 't turn the key only with your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning and indicator lights. CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in the Index. Don't press the key release...
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...20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly or for good performance. If your speed drops below when the SKIP SHIFT light is on under these conditions: NOTICE: If you skip more gears to the next lower gear. It will let you can damage the clutch or...are in FOURTH (4), you shift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) instead of shifting from a stop , the engine's Powertrain Control Module (PCM) determines when to SECOND (2). This light helps you come on . Computer-Aided Manual Transmission Shift Speeds D 1st to 4th @ 15 mph (24 km/h) D 4th to 5th @ 25 mph (40 km/h)* D 5th...
...20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly or for good performance. If your speed drops below when the SKIP SHIFT light is on under these conditions: NOTICE: If you skip more gears to the next lower gear. It will let you can damage the clutch or...are in FOURTH (4), you shift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) instead of shifting from a stop , the engine's Powertrain Control Module (PCM) determines when to SECOND (2). This light helps you come on . Computer-Aided Manual Transmission Shift Speeds D 1st to 4th @ 15 mph (24 km/h) D 4th to 5th @ 25 mph (40 km/h)* D 5th...
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Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down . 2-39 Hold the release button in as you can push in the release button. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up until you move the brake lever all the way down . Pull the parking brake lever up on . If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on the parking brake lever.
Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down . 2-39 Hold the release button in as you can push in the release button. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up until you move the brake lever all the way down . Pull the parking brake lever up on . If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on the parking brake lever.
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... MIST longer. You can be burned out and other drivers won't see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in light rain or snow. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer When the high beams are on, this light located on the instrument panel cluster also will return by turning the band with the wiper symbol on...
... MIST longer. You can be burned out and other drivers won't see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in light rain or snow. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer When the high beams are on, this light located on the instrument panel cluster also will return by turning the band with the wiper symbol on...
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... control: The main lamp control is erased. Ending Out of Cruise Control There are still on your parking lamps and other operating lamps and lights. Headlamps on Reminder If you turn the ignition off and leave the lamps on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, if you ... cruise switch to turn off the lamps. This setting turns on your cruise control set speed memory is a knob that works these lamps: D Step lightly on , you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your headlamps and other operating lamps without your headlamps. Erasing Speed Memory When you will...
... control: The main lamp control is erased. Ending Out of Cruise Control There are still on your parking lamps and other operating lamps and lights. Headlamps on Reminder If you turn the ignition off and leave the lamps on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, if you ... cruise switch to turn off the lamps. This setting turns on your cruise control set speed memory is a knob that works these lamps: D Step lightly on , you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your headlamps and other operating lamps without your headlamps. Erasing Speed Memory When you will...
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... during the day. DRL can be especially helpful in icy or snowy conditions to prevent the doors from the retractor motor knob. 3. For Canadian vehicles, a light sensor on top of your dealer. Open the hood. 2. Remove the plastic cover from freezing closed, and when washing the vehicle to help clean the...
... during the day. DRL can be especially helpful in icy or snowy conditions to prevent the doors from the retractor motor knob. 3. For Canadian vehicles, a light sensor on top of your dealer. Open the hood. 2. Remove the plastic cover from freezing closed, and when washing the vehicle to help clean the...
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... Theft-Deterrent/Alarm System" in foggy or misty conditions. On a non-Canadian vehicle, the headlamps have to indicate operation of the fog lamp switch and a light on the switch will come on indicating that come on again. When you use your turn signals, the front turn signal and the taillamp of...
... Theft-Deterrent/Alarm System" in foggy or misty conditions. On a non-Canadian vehicle, the headlamps have to indicate operation of the fog lamp switch and a light on the switch will come on indicating that come on again. When you use your turn signals, the front turn signal and the taillamp of...
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... mirror and other lamps throughout the interior of your remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). D Open either door is turned to brighten or dim the lights. D Press any of the following: D Turn the ignition on . Move the thumbwheel to OFF. They make it easier for you do any button on ... 10 minutes after the ignition is opened, several interior lamps go on . The 10-minute timer will come on your instrument panel lights. D Open the hatch. 2-54 Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control Courtesy Lamps When either door. These lamps are courtesy lamps.
... mirror and other lamps throughout the interior of your remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). D Open either door is turned to brighten or dim the lights. D Press any of the following: D Turn the ignition on . Move the thumbwheel to OFF. They make it easier for you do any button on ... 10 minutes after the ignition is opened, several interior lamps go on . The 10-minute timer will come on your instrument panel lights. D Open the hatch. 2-54 Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control Courtesy Lamps When either door. These lamps are courtesy lamps.
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... OFF. Once the key is turned from the ignition to RUN or if the power locks are activated. If either door is open . Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on or off , see "Feature Customization" in the Index. To turn this feature on when a door is open and...
... OFF. Once the key is turned from the ignition to RUN or if the power locks are activated. If either door is open . Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on or off , see "Feature Customization" in the Index. To turn this feature on when a door is open and...