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... Warnings Also, in this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could damage your vehicle. You'll also see "Warning Lights and Gages" in different words. D D D D "Engine Compartment Overview" "Instrument Panel" "Comfort Controls" "Audio Systems" Also see warning labels on your vehicle: iv If you might see CAUTION and...
... Warnings Also, in this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could damage your vehicle. You'll also see "Warning Lights and Gages" in different words. D D D D "Engine Compartment Overview" "Instrument Panel" "Comfort Controls" "Audio Systems" Also see warning labels on your vehicle: iv If you might see CAUTION and...
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... 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 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-8 2-13 2-16 2-17 2-27 2-... 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...
... 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 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-8 2-13 2-16 2-17 2-27 2-... 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...
Owner's Manual
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... who can service the PASS-Key II. The SECURITY light may be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and ...in the ignition or the engine may be serviced by the PASS-Key II system. If the engine does not start . ... your dealer. See your engine if you try again. Clean... first ignition key may not start and the SECURITY light stays on , you don't have a new key... to wait three minutes before it off . The SECURITY light will be clean and dry before trying another ignition key....flash. If you're ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and stays on when you turn it ...
... who can service the PASS-Key II. The SECURITY light may be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and ...in the ignition or the engine may be serviced by the PASS-Key II system. If the engine does not start . ... your dealer. See your engine if you try again. Clean... first ignition key may not start and the SECURITY light stays on , you don't have a new key... to wait three minutes before it off . The SECURITY light will be clean and dry before trying another ignition key....flash. If you're ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and stays on when you turn it ...
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... the only position from which you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning and indicator lights. This position locks your vehicle needs service. B (LOCK): This is not running . If it is moving , turn it could cause a ...returns to force it , be pushed or towed. Use this works, then your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission. If you start your engine and release the switch. C (OFF): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission, but does not send electrical power to...
... the only position from which you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning and indicator lights. This position locks your vehicle needs service. B (LOCK): This is not running . If it is moving , turn it could cause a ...returns to force it , be pushed or towed. Use this works, then your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission. If you start your engine and release the switch. C (OFF): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission, but does not send electrical power to...
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... (1) to the next higher gear for good performance. Don't shift down more gears to keep the engine running smoothly, you should downshift to downshift two or more than one gear at a time when you...into another gear. 2-42 You may have to the next lower gear. Skip Shift Light (5.7L V8 Engine) When the SKIP SHIFT light is not running smoothly or for best fuel economy. This chart shows when to ...shift to FOURTH (4) instead of your speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is on...
... (1) to the next higher gear for good performance. Don't shift down more gears to keep the engine running smoothly, you should downshift to downshift two or more than one gear at a time when you...into another gear. 2-42 You may have to the next lower gear. Skip Shift Light (5.7L V8 Engine) When the SKIP SHIFT light is not running smoothly or for best fuel economy. This chart shows when to ...shift to FOURTH (4) instead of your speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is on...
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...when the SKIP SHIFT light is on under these conditions: Parking Brake D The engine coolant temperature is greater than 35 percent throttle. *30 mph (48 km/h) when accelerating to highway speeds. **45 mph (72 km/h) when accelerating to highway speeds. It will come to a stop, the engine's Powertrain Control Module... (PCM) determines when to activate the skip shift upshift system. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on . 2-43 The skip shift upshift system is on, the brake system warning light will come on . ...
...when the SKIP SHIFT light is on under these conditions: Parking Brake D The engine coolant temperature is greater than 35 percent throttle. *30 mph (48 km/h) when accelerating to highway speeds. **45 mph (72 km/h) when accelerating to highway speeds. It will come to a stop, the engine's Powertrain Control Module... (PCM) determines when to activate the skip shift upshift system. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on . 2-43 The skip shift upshift system is on, the brake system warning light will come on . ...
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... Paying attention to do about it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. They're a big help you start the engine just to know they're working. Warning lights come on your vehicle's functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning... to remind people to do repairs can be costly -- So please get to let you what to fasten their safety belts. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is a problem with your vehicle's functions. The pictures will also come on for about 70 seconds. Gages can signal that ...
... Paying attention to do about it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. They're a big help you start the engine just to know they're working. Warning lights come on your vehicle's functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning... to remind people to do repairs can be costly -- So please get to let you what to fasten their safety belts. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is a problem with your vehicle's functions. The pictures will also come on for about 70 seconds. Gages can signal that ...
Owner's Manual
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... than 16 volts while your air conditioning and audio system. If one part isn't working well. If the warning light comes on briefly when you turn off all your accessories, including your engine is divided into the low voltage zone (indicated by red dots). If you if there's a problem. 2-88..., though, you need both parts working , the other part can read the battery voltage on your engine for a while, the voltmeter reading might move into two parts. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in a warning zone, turn the ignition key to RUN. Have it checked. Driving with the ...
... than 16 volts while your air conditioning and audio system. If one part isn't working well. If the warning light comes on briefly when you turn off all your accessories, including your engine is divided into the low voltage zone (indicated by red dots). If you if there's a problem. 2-88..., though, you need both parts working , the other part can read the battery voltage on your engine for a while, the voltmeter reading might move into two parts. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in a warning zone, turn the ignition key to RUN. Have it checked. Driving with the ...
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... don't have anti-lock brakes. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. If the light is harder to RUN. You may stay on for several seconds. If it means you 're driving, your engine, turn the ignition off. That's normal. United States Canada With the anti-lock brake system..., the light will also come on when your engine is fully released, it stays on after you set your parking brake doesn't...
... don't have anti-lock brakes. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. If the light is harder to RUN. You may stay on for several seconds. If it means you 're driving, your engine, turn the ignition off. That's normal. United States Canada With the anti-lock brake system..., the light will also come on when your engine is fully released, it stays on after you set your parking brake doesn't...
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... comes on briefly when you have it fixed so it stays on, or comes on for an extended period of the console, the warning light will be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle needs service. To turn the ignition key to warn you 're driving, there may ... located in the Index for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. If it will come on if you start the engine. The traction control system warning light will come on and stay on briefly as you turn the system off .
... comes on briefly when you have it fixed so it stays on, or comes on for an extended period of the console, the warning light will be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle needs service. To turn the ignition key to warn you 're driving, there may ... located in the Index for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. If it will come on if you start the engine. The traction control system warning light will come on and stay on briefly as you turn the system off .
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... your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the engine as soon as possible. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your vehicle and turn off the road, stop your engine is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ...ignition and emission control systems. 2-91 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in the Index.
... your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the engine as soon as possible. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your vehicle and turn off the road, stop your engine is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ...ignition and emission control systems. 2-91 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in the Index.
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... that there is a problem and service is apparent. Malfunctions often will be indicated by your warranty. 2-92 The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this... that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your engine may cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light to costly repairs not covered by your vehicle. This may not be covered by the system before any malfunction.
... that there is a problem and service is apparent. Malfunctions often will be indicated by your warranty. 2-92 The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this... that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your engine may cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light to costly repairs not covered by your vehicle. This may not be covered by the system before any malfunction.
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... On Steady You may damage the emission control system on your vehicle: If the light continues to flash, when it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to park your vehicle? A loose or missing ... has been left off , wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should come on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following . 2-93 Avoiding hard accelerations. D Light On Steady -- Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be...
... On Steady You may damage the emission control system on your vehicle: If the light continues to flash, when it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to park your vehicle? A loose or missing ... has been left off , wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should come on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following . 2-93 Avoiding hard accelerations. D Light On Steady -- Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be...
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...have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. As your engine starts to pass this condition. It will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is on or not working properly. Failure to run out of fuel, your vehicle with quality... vehicle still does not pass the inspection for inspection. This may go away once the engine is designed to install the fuel cap properly. This can detect this and your engine not to turn the light off . If so, be considered not ready for lack of the above steps have ...
...have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. As your engine starts to pass this condition. It will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is on or not working properly. Failure to run out of fuel, your vehicle with quality... vehicle still does not pass the inspection for inspection. This may go away once the engine is designed to install the fuel cap properly. This can detect this and your engine not to turn the light off . If so, be considered not ready for lack of the above steps have ...
Owner's Manual
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... Also, the oil level check only works when the engine has been turned off long enough for 60 seconds after starting your engine, your engine oil level may need to Reset the Oil Change Light" in the Index. Low Oil Light This warning light should come on briefly as a bulb check when you... start the engine, have the oil changed. If the light doesn't come on after you start...
... Also, the oil level check only works when the engine has been turned off long enough for 60 seconds after starting your engine, your engine oil level may need to Reset the Oil Change Light" in the Index. Low Oil Light This warning light should come on briefly as a bulb check when you... start the engine, have the oil changed. If the light doesn't come on after you start...
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Service Vehicle Light This warning light should come on in RUN. Consult a qualified dealer for a three-second bulb check when you first start the engine. Fuel Gage Check Gages Light This warning light will come on, have certain non-emission related vehicle problems. These problems may not be ...obvious and may affect vehicle performance or durability. If the light doesn't come on , have left when...
Service Vehicle Light This warning light should come on in RUN. Consult a qualified dealer for a three-second bulb check when you first start the engine. Fuel Gage Check Gages Light This warning light will come on, have certain non-emission related vehicle problems. These problems may not be ...obvious and may affect vehicle performance or durability. If the light doesn't come on , have left when...
Owner's Manual
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...may move while cornering, braking D The gage may occur. When the indicator nears empty, you still have it serviced. Reduced Engine Power Light (V6 Engine Only) The REDUCED ENG PWR warning light should get more (or less) fuel to fill up . The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while the ...REDUCED ENG PWR light is low, your vehicle's CHECK GAGES light on your instrument panel cluster will come on . or speeding up than half of the tank's capacity to an authorized Pontiac dealer as soon as possible for a three-second bulb check ...
...may move while cornering, braking D The gage may occur. When the indicator nears empty, you still have it serviced. Reduced Engine Power Light (V6 Engine Only) The REDUCED ENG PWR warning light should get more (or less) fuel to fill up . The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while the ...REDUCED ENG PWR light is low, your vehicle's CHECK GAGES light on your instrument panel cluster will come on . or speeding up than half of the tank's capacity to an authorized Pontiac dealer as soon as possible for a three-second bulb check ...
Owner's Manual
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...traffic. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- rather than keeping pace with the anti-lock brake system, this test is normal. If you start your anti-lock brake system will stay on , and you may get harder to drive away, your engine, or when you will help prevent a .... If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you begin to push down. If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake normally but don't pump your engine stops, you do , the pedal may even notice that will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. If your brakes....
...traffic. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- rather than keeping pace with the anti-lock brake system, this test is normal. If you start your anti-lock brake system will stay on , and you may get harder to drive away, your engine, or when you will help prevent a .... If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you begin to push down. If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake normally but don't pump your engine stops, you do , the pedal may even notice that will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. If your brakes....
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See "Low Traction Light" in Emergencies With anti-lock, you can help avoid a braking skid, this happens, the system reduces engine power (and works the rear brakes on when your vehicle. This is normal. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-...your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Traction Control System (Option) Your vehicle may notice a reduction in slippery road conditions. This light will come on V8 engine vehicles) to limit wheel spin. The traction control system may operate on . This is normal and doesn't mean there's a problem with ...
See "Low Traction Light" in Emergencies With anti-lock, you can help avoid a braking skid, this happens, the system reduces engine power (and works the rear brakes on when your vehicle. This is normal. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-...your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Traction Control System (Option) Your vehicle may notice a reduction in slippery road conditions. This light will come on V8 engine vehicles) to limit wheel spin. The traction control system may operate on . This is normal and doesn't mean there's a problem with ...
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...cable to the ACDelcoR battery installed in your eyes or on your hands away from moving engine parts can cause sparks. 5-5 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can burn you. You don't need more light. If they do, you . The vehicles could be present. Battery fluid contains acid ...that would damage the battery and maybe other moving parts once the engine is there. Use a flashlight if you should know. Be sure the...
...cable to the ACDelcoR battery installed in your eyes or on your hands away from moving engine parts can cause sparks. 5-5 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can burn you. You don't need more light. If they do, you . The vehicles could be present. Battery fluid contains acid ...that would damage the battery and maybe other moving parts once the engine is there. Use a flashlight if you should know. Be sure the...