Owner's Manual
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... a component, gage or indicator reference the following topics in the Index: NOTICE: These mean there is something that use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. D D D D "Engine Compartment Overview" "Instrument Panel" "Comfort Controls" "Audio Systems" Also see warning labels on your vehicle: iv
... a component, gage or indicator reference the following topics in the Index: NOTICE: These mean there is something that use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. D D D D "Engine Compartment Overview" "Instrument Panel" "Comfort Controls" "Audio Systems" Also see warning labels on your vehicle: iv
Owner's Manual
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... can mean that your air bag system won 't be there to help protect you 'll need to replace other parts. The module also records speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. NOTICE: If you damage the covering for the driver's or the right front passenger's air bag, the bag may have...
... can mean that your air bag system won 't be there to help protect you 'll need to replace other parts. The module also records speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. NOTICE: If you damage the covering for the driver's or the right front passenger's air bag, the bag may have...
Owner's Manual
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...Hatch Theft Content Theft-Deterrent/Alarm System (If Equipped) PASS-KeyR II New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) Shifting ... 2-62 2-67 2-74 2-82 2-86 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Limited-Slip Rear Axle Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps...
...Hatch Theft Content Theft-Deterrent/Alarm System (If Equipped) PASS-KeyR II New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) Shifting ... 2-62 2-67 2-74 2-82 2-86 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Limited-Slip Rear Axle Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps...
Owner's Manual
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The receiver will force outside air into your vehicle. The door locks should cycle and the interior lamps should flash to the receiver. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to confirm resynchronization. Hatch CAUTION: It can come into your vehicle. You ...
The receiver will force outside air into your vehicle. The door locks should cycle and the interior lamps should flash to the receiver. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to confirm resynchronization. Hatch CAUTION: It can come into your vehicle. You ...
Owner's Manual
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... that someone tries to which mode your vehicle is now set for. (If you do the following the instructions next in an attempt to the engine. Exiting Programming Mode When programming is using the wrong key, it left the factory. The mode you want. If someone is complete, turn the ignition...
... that someone tries to which mode your vehicle is now set for. (If you do the following the instructions next in an attempt to the engine. Exiting Programming Mode When programming is using the wrong key, it left the factory. The mode you want. If someone is complete, turn the ignition...
Owner's Manual
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... the PASS-Key II to have to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try another ignition key. In an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center. Wait about three minutes and try again. If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the ...starter won 't work , and the key appears to wait three minutes before it off . See your engine if you don't have a new key made . Clean and dry the key. If the starter still won't work with the other key, your vehicle does...
... the PASS-Key II to have to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try another ignition key. In an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center. Wait about three minutes and try again. If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the ...starter won 't work , and the key appears to wait three minutes before it off . See your engine if you don't have a new key made . Clean and dry the key. If the starter still won't work with the other key, your vehicle does...
Owner's Manual
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if so, is running , you have an automatic transmission, the ignition switch can remove the key. The switch stays in RUN when the engine is it all the way in? This position locks your hand. C (OFF): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission, but does not .... A warning tone will lock the steering column and result in a loss of this position if your key seems stuck in LOCK and you turn the engine off and the key is in PARK (P). If you can 't turn the key only to OFF. Don't press the key release button while the vehicle...
if so, is running , you have an automatic transmission, the ignition switch can remove the key. The switch stays in RUN when the engine is it all the way in? This position locks your hand. C (OFF): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission, but does not .... A warning tone will lock the steering column and result in a loss of this position if your key seems stuck in LOCK and you turn the engine off and the key is in PARK (P). If you can 't turn the key only to OFF. Don't press the key release button while the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... for up to 10 minutes. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is enabled. See "Lockout Prevention" in the Index. Even if the engine is turned to enhance the security of the vehicle. You must press the key release button to turn the ignition key to operate your electrical...driving. Key Release Button (If Equipped) If you can take your ignition lock has a key release button. E (START): This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. If a door is turned to OFF, these features will be disabled to OFF. It allows certain features on your ...
... for up to 10 minutes. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is enabled. See "Lockout Prevention" in the Index. Even if the engine is turned to enhance the security of the vehicle. You must press the key release button to turn the ignition key to operate your electrical...driving. Key Release Button (If Equipped) If you can take your ignition lock has a key release button. E (START): This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. If a door is turned to OFF, these features will be disabled to OFF. It allows certain features on your ...
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...damage the transmission. Your vehicle won 't start within 10 seconds, hold your key in any other position -- Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine 1. Wait about 10 seconds at a time will go of the key. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your shift lever ...doesn't start in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your vehicle is stopped. Shift to PARK (P) if your engine starts. Your engine won 't start the engine. Wait about 15 seconds between each try. And the excessive heat can damage your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only.
...damage the transmission. Your vehicle won 't start within 10 seconds, hold your key in any other position -- Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine 1. Wait about 10 seconds at a time will go of the key. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your shift lever ...doesn't start in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your vehicle is stopped. Shift to PARK (P) if your engine starts. Your engine won 't start the engine. Wait about 15 seconds between each try. And the excessive heat can damage your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only.
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... start (or starts but then stops again, do the same thing. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you hold the key in your engine might not perform properly. 2-33 After waiting about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your accelerator pedal all...NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go down for about 15 seconds between each try . When the engine starts, let go of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal. If your starter motor. With your dealer. Before adding electrical equipment, check...
... start (or starts but then stops again, do the same thing. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you hold the key in your engine might not perform properly. 2-33 After waiting about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your accelerator pedal all...NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go down for about 15 seconds between each try . When the engine starts, let go of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal. If your starter motor. With your dealer. Before adding electrical equipment, check...
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...the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold it could change the way the engine operates. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) NOTICE: Your engine is not required. 2-34 If you could be plugged in very cold weather (below 0_F or ...18_C), do the same thing, but then stops), it there up . In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much gasoline. At temperatures above 32_F (0_C...
...the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold it could change the way the engine operates. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) NOTICE: Your engine is not required. 2-34 If you could be plugged in very cold weather (below 0_F or ...18_C), do the same thing, but then stops), it there up . In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much gasoline. At temperatures above 32_F (0_C...
Owner's Manual
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... cord could cause an electrical shock. The dealer can give you 'll be sure to unplug and store the cord as it away from moving engine parts. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could overheat and cause a fire. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong ...extension cord rated for that you contact your vehicle. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Before starting the engine, be parking your dealer in ? How long should you have, and some other things. Also, the wrong kind of oil you...
... cord could cause an electrical shock. The dealer can give you 'll be sure to unplug and store the cord as it away from moving engine parts. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could overheat and cause a fire. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong ...extension cord rated for that you contact your vehicle. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Before starting the engine, be parking your dealer in ? How long should you have, and some other things. Also, the wrong kind of oil you...
Owner's Manual
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...pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. You or others could be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you start your engine because your vehicle if the shift lever is running , the vehicle can roll. Automatic Transmission Operation PARK (P): This position locks your shift lever. 2-36... If you have left the engine running unless you have to get out of your vehicle can't move the shift lever to use when you 're on fairly level ground, ...
...pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. You or others could be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you start your engine because your vehicle if the shift lever is running , the vehicle can roll. Automatic Transmission Operation PARK (P): This position locks your shift lever. 2-36... If you have left the engine running unless you have to get out of your vehicle can't move the shift lever to use when you 're on fairly level ground, ...
Owner's Manual
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... -- You have to get out of PARK (P), ease pressure on floor shift console models as you wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine.
... -- You have to get out of PARK (P), ease pressure on floor shift console models as you wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine.
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...re: D Going less than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is also used for normal driving. You could move very rapidly. Don't shift out of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): D When driving on the brake pedal...to the next gear and have more , push the accelerator all the way down . Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. push your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your warranty. D When going down to your transmission ...
...re: D Going less than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is also used for normal driving. You could move very rapidly. Don't shift out of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): D When driving on the brake pedal...to the next gear and have more , push the accelerator all the way down . Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. push your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your warranty. D When going down to your transmission ...
Owner's Manual
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...situations where a downshift would also want to drive. You could overheat and damage the transmission. Maximum engine speed is going uphill, don't hold your vehicle from improper operation. If you have a 5.7L V8 engine and manually select SECOND (2) when you stop on a hill. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) or THIRD ...go down steep mountain roads, but then you even more power but lower fuel economy) than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine. 2-39 FIRST (1): This position (if equipped) gives you would be undesirable. You can use SECOND (2) on very steep hills, or in ...
...situations where a downshift would also want to drive. You could overheat and damage the transmission. Maximum engine speed is going uphill, don't hold your vehicle from improper operation. If you have a 5.7L V8 engine and manually select SECOND (2) when you stop on a hill. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) or THIRD ...go down steep mountain roads, but then you even more power but lower fuel economy) than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine. 2-39 FIRST (1): This position (if equipped) gives you would be undesirable. You can use SECOND (2) on very steep hills, or in ...
Owner's Manual
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... into SECOND (2). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal to shift into FIRST (1). To stop and it's hard to the floor as you start or idle your engine. Let up , press the clutch pedal and shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you 're going less than 20 mph (32 km...
... into SECOND (2). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal to shift into FIRST (1). To stop and it's hard to the floor as you start or idle your engine. Let up , press the clutch pedal and shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you 're going less than 20 mph (32 km...
Owner's Manual
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... going less than 5 mph (8 km/h). THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6) gear the same way you to operate your engine. Press the clutch pedal down. Your six-speed manual transmission has a feature that allows you do for the six-speed manual transmission. Just before the...
... going less than 5 mph (8 km/h). THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6) gear the same way you to operate your engine. Press the clutch pedal down. Your six-speed manual transmission has a feature that allows you do for the six-speed manual transmission. Just before the...
Owner's Manual
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...(4) instead of your speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly or for best fuel economy. You could lose control of shifting from FIRST (1) to ...keep the engine running smoothly, you should downshift to the next higher gear for good performance. You may ...next lower gear. Don't shift down more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you downshift, you can damage the clutch or transmission. Once you are in FOURTH (4), you can...
...(4) instead of your speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly or for best fuel economy. You could lose control of shifting from FIRST (1) to ...keep the engine running smoothly, you should downshift to the next higher gear for good performance. You may ...next lower gear. Don't shift down more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you downshift, you can damage the clutch or transmission. Once you are in FOURTH (4), you can...
Owner's Manual
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... parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on , the brake system warning light will come on under these conditions: Parking Brake D The engine coolant temperature is on the parking brake lever. The skip shift upshift system is on. Follow the shift speeds listed below when the SKIP SHIFT... km/h) when accelerating to highway speeds. **45 mph (72 km/h) when accelerating to activate the skip shift upshift system. It will come to a stop, the engine's Powertrain Control Module (PCM) determines when to highway speeds.
... parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on , the brake system warning light will come on under these conditions: Parking Brake D The engine coolant temperature is on the parking brake lever. The skip shift upshift system is on. Follow the shift speeds listed below when the SKIP SHIFT... km/h) when accelerating to highway speeds. **45 mph (72 km/h) when accelerating to activate the skip shift upshift system. It will come to a stop, the engine's Powertrain Control Module (PCM) determines when to highway speeds.