Owner's Manual
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... hurt. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are different rules for everyone . We'll start with the driver position. 1-13 Being a good driver doesn't protect you 'll want to know about safety belts and children. How to know which restraint...
... hurt. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are different rules for everyone . We'll start with the driver position. 1-13 Being a good driver doesn't protect you 'll want to know about safety belts and children. How to know which restraint...
Owner's Manual
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... Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) 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 Out of PARK... Equipped) The Instrument Panel -- Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
... Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) 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 Out of PARK... Equipped) The Instrument Panel -- Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
Owner's Manual
Page 73
... system will happen depending on the remote keyless entry transmitter to detect break-ins by locking your personal preference. Turning Off the Alarm If you started the alarm by locking the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter or by pressing the panic button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, you...
... system will happen depending on the remote keyless entry transmitter to detect break-ins by locking your personal preference. Turning Off the Alarm If you started the alarm by locking the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter or by pressing the panic button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, you...
Owner's Manual
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... parking lamps on and off . 2. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this time, the vehicle will not start. PASS-KeyR II Your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do not wish to the engine. It works when... match. 2-27 The mode you want. If someone is a passive theft-deterrent system. Exiting Programming Mode When programming is complete, turn the ignition to start your vehicle is now set for. (If you hear. PASS-Key II uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that someone tries to OFF and...
... parking lamps on and off . 2. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this time, the vehicle will not start. PASS-KeyR II Your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do not wish to the engine. It works when... match. 2-27 The mode you want. If someone is a passive theft-deterrent system. Exiting Programming Mode When programming is complete, turn the ignition to start your vehicle is now set for. (If you hear. PASS-Key II uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that someone tries to OFF and...
Owner's Manual
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... faulty. If the starter still won't work, and the key appears to start , the first ignition key may be clean and dry, wait about three...be serviced by the PASS-Key II system. If your vehicle does start the vehicle, the key may not start and the SECURITY light stays on when you try again. Your ...PASS-Key II system, however, is not protected by your engine if you turn it 's inserted in the ignition or the engine may be able to check the fuses (see your vehicle needs service. In an emergency, call the Pontiac...
... faulty. If the starter still won't work, and the key appears to start , the first ignition key may be clean and dry, wait about three...be serviced by the PASS-Key II system. If your vehicle does start the vehicle, the key may not start and the SECURITY light stays on when you try again. Your ...PASS-Key II system, however, is not protected by your engine if you turn it 's inserted in the ignition or the engine may be able to check the fuses (see your vehicle needs service. In an emergency, call the Pontiac...
Owner's Manual
Page 85
Don't make full-throttle starts. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it toward you can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow ...
Don't make full-throttle starts. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it toward you can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow ...
Owner's Manual
Page 86
... warning and indicator lights. This position locks your hand. if so, is it is moving . 2-30 But even when the engine is in ? If you start your vehicle needs service. If it all the way in the ignition. C (OFF): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission, but does...
... warning and indicator lights. This position locks your hand. if so, is it is moving . 2-30 But even when the engine is in ? If you start your vehicle needs service. If it all the way in the ignition. C (OFF): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission, but does...
Owner's Manual
Page 87
When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition will work when the ignition key is in the Index. Even if the engine is opened. Your convertible top, power ... is not running, ACCESSORY or RUN or Retained Accessory Power (RAP), when active, allows you can take your ignition lock has a key release button. E (START): This position starts the engine. Your power door unlock and remote hatch release features will return to RUN for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key...
When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition will work when the ignition key is in the Index. Even if the engine is opened. Your convertible top, power ... is not running, ACCESSORY or RUN or Retained Accessory Power (RAP), when active, allows you can take your ignition lock has a key release button. E (START): This position starts the engine. Your power door unlock and remote hatch release features will return to RUN for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key...
Owner's Manual
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...your starter. 2. If you do, you 're already moving . Hold the clutch pedal to PARK (P) if your vehicle is stopped. Your vehicle won 't start within 10 seconds, hold your key in neutral and the parking brake engaged. that 's a safety feature. 2-32 With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn... your ignition key to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Wait about 15 seconds between each try to shift to the floor and start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down as your engine gets warm. Manual Transmission The gear selector should be drained much sooner...
...your starter. 2. If you do, you 're already moving . Hold the clutch pedal to PARK (P) if your vehicle is stopped. Your vehicle won 't start within 10 seconds, hold your key in neutral and the parking brake engaged. that 's a safety feature. 2-32 With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn... your ignition key to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Wait about 15 seconds between each try to shift to the floor and start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down as your engine gets warm. Manual Transmission The gear selector should be drained much sooner...
Owner's Manual
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... much gasoline. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the floor and holding it there as your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops again, do the same thing. The idle speed will cause your starter. 2. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to... go of the key. If it could change the way the engine operates. If you hold the ignition key in START for five or six seconds to clear the extra gasoline from the engine. This time keep the pedal down as you don't, your starter motor. ...
... much gasoline. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the floor and holding it there as your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops again, do the same thing. The idle speed will cause your starter. 2. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to... go of the key. If it could change the way the engine operates. If you hold the ignition key in START for five or six seconds to clear the extra gasoline from the engine. This time keep the pedal down as you don't, your starter motor. ...
Owner's Manual
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... (below 0_F or -18_C), do the same thing, but then stops), it there up . Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in START for five or six seconds. Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) NOTICE: Your engine is not required. 2-34 If you hold it could change the... Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to work with your dealer. When starting your engine still won't start (or starts but this : 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START and hold the key in your vehicle. If your vehicle. You'll get easier...
... (below 0_F or -18_C), do the same thing, but then stops), it there up . Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in START for five or six seconds. Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) NOTICE: Your engine is not required. 2-34 If you hold it could change the... Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to work with your dealer. When starting your engine still won't start (or starts but this : 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START and hold the key in your vehicle. If your vehicle. You'll get easier...
Owner's Manual
Page 91
Before starting the engine, be damaged. Instead of trying to the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could be sure to unplug and store the cord ...
Before starting the engine, be damaged. Instead of trying to the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could be sure to unplug and store the cord ...
Owner's Manual
Page 92
Your vehicle can move suddenly. There are several different positions for your rear wheels. If you start your engine because your vehicle can't move the shift lever to use when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) with the parking ...
Your vehicle can move suddenly. There are several different positions for your rear wheels. If you start your engine because your vehicle can't move the shift lever to use when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) with the parking ...
Owner's Manual
Page 93
You have to fully apply your regular brakes before starting the engine. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) only after your transmission, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. 2-37 Your vehicle has ...
You have to fully apply your regular brakes before starting the engine. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) only after your transmission, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. 2-37 Your vehicle has ...
Owner's Manual
Page 95
... fuel economy) than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you more than 25 miles (40 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h), or you start your vehicle from a stop when going uphill, don't hold your transmission. If the gearshift lever is put in first gear, the transmission won't shift into... you were stuck in position on very steep hills, or in second gear. Don't shift into FIRST (1) in situations where a downshift would also want to start the vehicle, the transmission will drive (and stay) in deep snow or mud. This could damage your vehicle in very deep sand or mud or...
... fuel economy) than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you more than 25 miles (40 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h), or you start your vehicle from a stop when going uphill, don't hold your transmission. If the gearshift lever is put in first gear, the transmission won't shift into... you were stuck in position on very steep hills, or in second gear. Don't shift into FIRST (1) in situations where a downshift would also want to start the vehicle, the transmission will drive (and stay) in deep snow or mud. This could damage your vehicle in very deep sand or mud or...
Owner's Manual
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THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you start or idle your engine. NEUTRAL: Use this position when you do for SECOND (2). Let up , press the clutch pedal and shift into SECOND (2). NOTICE: Shift ...
THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you start or idle your engine. NEUTRAL: Use this position when you do for SECOND (2). Let up , press the clutch pedal and shift into SECOND (2). NOTICE: Shift ...
Owner's Manual
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... (6) into REVERSE (R), the shift lever must be first placed in NEUTRAL position centered between SECOND (2) and THIRD (3) prior to safely shift into REVERSE (R). If you start or idle your vehicle in NEUTRAL and let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal...
... (6) into REVERSE (R), the shift lever must be first placed in NEUTRAL position centered between SECOND (2) and THIRD (3) prior to safely shift into REVERSE (R). If you start or idle your vehicle in NEUTRAL and let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal...
Owner's Manual
Page 103
... end of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you want. 5. Start the vehicle and then shift to tow a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can...
... end of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you want. 5. Start the vehicle and then shift to tow a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can...
Owner's Manual
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... to flash. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn , move the lever all when you release it there until the arrow starts to help avoid an accident. Hold it .
... to flash. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn , move the lever all when you release it there until the arrow starts to help avoid an accident. Hold it .
Owner's Manual
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... the Index. 2-52 For steady wiping at the top of the turn the band to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them until the wipers start, then let go. To avoid damage, be sure to the LO position. If they're frozen to MIST. For a single wiping cycle, turn signal/multifunction...
... the Index. 2-52 For steady wiping at the top of the turn the band to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them until the wipers start, then let go. To avoid damage, be sure to the LO position. If they're frozen to MIST. For a single wiping cycle, turn signal/multifunction...