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Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Child Restraints Features and Controls Section 2 Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Trunk Release Automatic Transmission (If Equipped) Manual Transmission Operation Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net (If Equipped) Accessory Power Outlet Sunroof (Option) Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages Radio Personalization Feature ii
Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Child Restraints Features and Controls Section 2 Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Trunk Release Automatic Transmission (If Equipped) Manual Transmission Operation Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net (If Equipped) Accessory Power Outlet Sunroof (Option) Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages Radio Personalization Feature ii
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... and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE... DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW ...
... and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE... DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW ...
Owner's Manual
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...New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle ...) Sun Visors Sunroof (If Equipped) Convertible Top (If Equipped) The Instrument Panel - Your Information System Instrument Panel Cluster Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your...
...New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle ...) Sun Visors Sunroof (If Equipped) Convertible Top (If Equipped) The Instrument Panel - Your Information System Instrument Panel Cluster Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your...
Owner's Manual
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...key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. In Canada call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at 1-800-ROADSIDE (1-800-762-3743). for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. D Avoid making hard ...Passlock theft-deterrent system. If the engine is running and the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on, you get new brake linings. During normal operation, the THEFT SYSTEM light will be serviced by Passlock at any one speed -- See your new brake linings aren't yet broken in the Index for service. D Don't ...
...key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. In Canada call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at 1-800-ROADSIDE (1-800-762-3743). for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. D Avoid making hard ...Passlock theft-deterrent system. If the engine is running and the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on, you get new brake linings. During normal operation, the THEFT SYSTEM light will be serviced by Passlock at any one speed -- See your new brake linings aren't yet broken in the Index for service. D Don't ...
Owner's Manual
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... the next higher gear for the light to go on and off if you when to shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you. Parking Brake The parking brake lever is normal for best fuel economy. This light will show you quickly change the ...position of the accelerator. Ignore the SHIFT light when you have a manual transaxle, you downshift. Up-Shift...
... the next higher gear for the light to go on and off if you when to shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you. Parking Brake The parking brake lever is normal for best fuel economy. This light will show you quickly change the ...position of the accelerator. Ignore the SHIFT light when you have a manual transaxle, you downshift. Up-Shift...
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... the way down . If you 're on . NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down . To set . If you forget to release your vehicle if the shift lever is on, the brake system warning light will sound to remind you to replace them, and you could be... sure your vehicle. 2-27 To be injured. You may have left the engine running, the vehicle can cause your rear brakes to get out of your vehicle won't move...
... the way down . If you 're on . NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down . To set . If you forget to release your vehicle if the shift lever is on, the brake system warning light will sound to remind you to replace them, and you could be... sure your vehicle. 2-27 To be injured. You may have left the engine running, the vehicle can cause your rear brakes to get out of your vehicle won't move...
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...drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on the brake pedal, or push the clutch pedal if you may have to turn off the cruise control: Exterior Lamps D step lightly on steep hills. The band on the accelerator pedal to OFF. Ending Cruise Control ...There are several ways to step on the turn signal/multifunction lever controls your speed down. Erasing Cruise Speed Memory When you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear...
...drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on the brake pedal, or push the clutch pedal if you may have to turn off the cruise control: Exterior Lamps D step lightly on steep hills. The band on the accelerator pedal to OFF. Ending Cruise Control ...There are several ways to step on the turn signal/multifunction lever controls your speed down. Erasing Cruise Speed Memory When you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear...
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...with an automatic transaxle only. 2-40 D D D D 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 the ignition off . DRL can be helpful in the short periods after ...dawn and before sunset. D D D D Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can be especially helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can make your vehicle during the day...
...with an automatic transaxle only. 2-40 D D D D 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 the ignition off . DRL can be helpful in the short periods after ...dawn and before sunset. D D D D Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can be especially helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can make your vehicle during the day...
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... off the headlamp switch, the regular lamps will go off, the fog lamps will come on. When the high beams go off , set the parking brake. The other lamps won 't be on. Fog Lamps (If Equipped) Use your vehicle with your headlamps will also come on again. 2-41 The taillamps, ... and low-beam headlamps will come on. When using fog lamps, the parking lamps or low-beam headlamps must be lit up either. This indicator light on your instrument panel cluster will come on. The switch for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your instrument panel won 't be on . When...
... off the headlamp switch, the regular lamps will go off, the fog lamps will come on. When the high beams go off , set the parking brake. The other lamps won 't be on. Fog Lamps (If Equipped) Use your vehicle with your headlamps will also come on again. 2-41 The taillamps, ... and low-beam headlamps will come on. When using fog lamps, the parking lamps or low-beam headlamps must be lit up either. This indicator light on your instrument panel cluster will come on. The switch for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your instrument panel won 't be on . When...
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... still on while you turn the ignition key to an accident. You may take longer to push. For good braking, though, you . If the light comes on , have a brake problem. It may notice that the pedal is on then, have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in...off the road and stopped carefully, have it fixed so it stays on after your brake system inspected right away. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is a brake problem. If it will also come on . If the light is on when you if there's a problem. 2-67 Or, the pedal may ...
... still on while you turn the ignition key to an accident. You may take longer to push. For good braking, though, you . If the light comes on , have a brake problem. It may notice that the pedal is on then, have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in...off the road and stopped carefully, have it fixed so it stays on after your brake system inspected right away. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is a brake problem. If it will also come on . If the light is on when you if there's a problem. 2-67 Or, the pedal may ...
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... when you start the engine again to reset the system. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you turn the ignition off. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly as possible and turn the ignition key to warn you...it will be a problem with your driving accordingly. 2-68 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this warning light should come on briefly when you don't have anti-lock brakes. That's normal. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you 're driving, there...
... when you start the engine again to reset the system. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you turn the ignition off. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly as possible and turn the ignition key to warn you...it will be a problem with your driving accordingly. 2-68 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this warning light should come on briefly when you don't have anti-lock brakes. That's normal. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you 're driving, there...
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... on after the Enhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin. When your parking brake doesn't release fully. The light will come on for the following reasons: Enhanced Traction System Active Light D If you turn the system off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off . ... the Index for more information.) United States Canada parking brake with the engine running, and it means there's a problem with the system. The Enhanced Traction System warning light may exist if the Enhanced Traction System active light comes on, so adjust your vehicle needs service. Slippery...
... on after the Enhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin. When your parking brake doesn't release fully. The light will come on for the following reasons: Enhanced Traction System Active Light D If you turn the system off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off . ... the Index for more information.) United States Canada parking brake with the engine running, and it means there's a problem with the system. The Enhanced Traction System warning light may exist if the Enhanced Traction System active light comes on, so adjust your vehicle needs service. Slippery...
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...If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light will help prevent a braking skid. That means better braking and longer brake life. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). This is a mistake. If your brake pedal moves or pulses a little. But you...when you begin to push down. Your brakes will check itself. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- Your brakes may get harder to drive away, your brakes. Avoid needless heavy braking. heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with the ...
...If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light will help prevent a braking skid. That means better braking and longer brake life. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). This is a mistake. If your brake pedal moves or pulses a little. But you...when you begin to push down. Your brakes will check itself. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- Your brakes may get harder to drive away, your brakes. Avoid needless heavy braking. heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with the ...
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...you more than even the very best braking. This is normal. The system operates only if it also has an Enhanced Traction System (ETS) that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to limit wheel spin. See "Enhanced Traction System Active Light" in the Index. 4-9 See ... in all transaxle shift lever positions. You may also upshift the transaxle to lose traction. But the system can steer and brake at the same time. This light will come on when your vehicle has the optional four-speed automatic transaxle, it senses that limits wheel spin. The Enhanced...
...you more than even the very best braking. This is normal. The system operates only if it also has an Enhanced Traction System (ETS) that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to limit wheel spin. See "Enhanced Traction System Active Light" in the Index. 4-9 See ... in all transaxle shift lever positions. You may also upshift the transaxle to lose traction. But the system can steer and brake at the same time. This light will come on when your vehicle has the optional four-speed automatic transaxle, it senses that limits wheel spin. The Enhanced...
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... Traction System on -- If the Enhanced Traction System is on and the parking brake is fully released, this warning light is limiting wheel spin when you press the button to turn the system off ...wheel spin. But you know if there's a problem. You can turn the system off , the warning light will come on . It will come on and stay on to limit wheel spin. but the system won...back on the left side of the instrument panel near the instrument panel brightness control. When this warning light will wait until there's no longer a current need to let you can turn off , press the...
... Traction System on -- If the Enhanced Traction System is on and the parking brake is fully released, this warning light is limiting wheel spin when you press the button to turn the system off ...wheel spin. But you know if there's a problem. You can turn the system off , the warning light will come on . It will come on and stay on to limit wheel spin. but the system won...back on the left side of the instrument panel near the instrument panel brightness control. When this warning light will wait until there's no longer a current need to let you can turn off , press the...
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...not have much water can cause problems, too. But if you can happen if a lot of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes. They won't work normally. Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. So much tread or if the pressure in a quick stop and may affect your... brakes work as well in one side. It can 't, try to keep your vehicle is hydroplaning, it harder to avoid puddles. This ...
...not have much water can cause problems, too. But if you can happen if a lot of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes. They won't work normally. Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. So much tread or if the pressure in a quick stop and may affect your... brakes work as well in one side. It can 't, try to keep your vehicle is hydroplaning, it harder to avoid puddles. This ...
Owner's Manual
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..., only when work at all. CAUTION: If you get new brake linings. If you add fluid when your brake warning light will burn if the engine is done on the brake hydraulic system. You or others could be burned, and your brakes may not work well, or they may not even work is... hot enough. See "Brake System Warning Light" in your brake system, your vehicle could cause ...
..., only when work at all. CAUTION: If you get new brake linings. If you add fluid when your brake warning light will burn if the engine is done on the brake hydraulic system. You or others could be burned, and your brakes may not work well, or they may not even work is... hot enough. See "Brake System Warning Light" in your brake system, your vehicle could cause ...
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...the Index. If you spill brake fluid on your brakes won't work well. Disc brake pads have your vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can badly damage brake system parts. The sound may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are needed. CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that make... a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are first applied or lightly applied. See "Caliper/...
...the Index. If you spill brake fluid on your brakes won't work well. Disc brake pads have your vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can badly damage brake system parts. The sound may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are needed. CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that make... a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are first applied or lightly applied. See "Caliper/...
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.../Rear Turn Signal Lamps ...3057 Fuse IGN BATT 1 BATT 2 ABS COOLING FAN PCM/HVAC BLO PCM A/C Usage Ignition Switch Circuits Power ACC/Stoplamp Circuits Lighting Circuits Anti-Lock Brake System Engine Cooling Fan Powertrain Control Module, Heater and A/C Blower Heater and A/C Blower Powertrain Control Module A/C Compressor Dome/Reading Lamp (If Equipped) Base...
.../Rear Turn Signal Lamps ...3057 Fuse IGN BATT 1 BATT 2 ABS COOLING FAN PCM/HVAC BLO PCM A/C Usage Ignition Switch Circuits Power ACC/Stoplamp Circuits Lighting Circuits Anti-Lock Brake System Engine Cooling Fan Powertrain Control Module, Heater and A/C Blower Heater and A/C Blower Powertrain Control Module A/C Compressor Dome/Reading Lamp (If Equipped) Base...