Owner's Manual
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... and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 iv Symbols, used on your vehicle. When you read other manuals, you what to do to a specific...
... and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 iv Symbols, used on your vehicle. When you read other manuals, you what to do to a specific...
Owner's Manual
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When the PASS-Key@Ill system senses that operates the system. 2-17 In an Ill emergency, contact Pontiac Roadside Assistance. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. It is using a trial-and-error method to start , and the key appears to ... trying to the system. Up to 10 additional keys may have a new key made and programmed to start the vehicle if the engine does not start and the SECURITY light comes on, the key may be faulty. PASS-Key@111 Operation Your vehicle is a passive theft-deterrent system. See Roadside Assistance Program...
When the PASS-Key@Ill system senses that operates the system. 2-17 In an Ill emergency, contact Pontiac Roadside Assistance. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. It is using a trial-and-error method to start , and the key appears to ... trying to the system. Up to 10 additional keys may have a new key made and programmed to start the vehicle if the engine does not start and the SECURITY light comes on, the key may be faulty. PASS-Key@111 Operation Your vehicle is a passive theft-deterrent system. See Roadside Assistance Program...
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... the key is programmed. 6. Insert the key to be programmed and turn off . The SECURITY light will need two current driver's keys (black in color). Your PASS-Key@Ill system, however, ...can service PASS-Key@Ill to have a new key made . Verify that the SECURITY light went on it. 2. After the engine has started, turn it to RUN within five seconds of removing the original key. ...engine will be programmed. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 if additional keys are ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and stays on, you turn the key to restart your engine if you will not start the engine...
... the key is programmed. 6. Insert the key to be programmed and turn off . The SECURITY light will need two current driver's keys (black in color). Your PASS-Key@Ill system, however, ...can service PASS-Key@Ill to have a new key made . Verify that the SECURITY light went on it. 2. After the engine has started, turn it to RUN within five seconds of removing the original key. ...engine will be programmed. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 if additional keys are ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and stays on, you turn the key to restart your engine if you will not start the engine...
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.... If none of these works, then your shift lever to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving , use RUN todisplay some of the warning and indicator lights. Nofice: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Shift to after the ignition key is always functional except in LOCK and you can use... shift lock release is turned to 10 minutes after you 're already moving . Turn the key only with an electric shift lock release system. Your engine won't start the vehicle. Use OFF if you open the driver's door while the ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY and the key is...
.... If none of these works, then your shift lever to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving , use RUN todisplay some of the warning and indicator lights. Nofice: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Shift to after the ignition key is always functional except in LOCK and you can use... shift lock release is turned to 10 minutes after you 're already moving . Turn the key only with an electric shift lock release system. Your engine won't start the vehicle. Use OFF if you open the driver's door while the ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY and the key is...
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... System (TCS) WarningLight ...3.29 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...-3-30 Section 3 Instrument Panel Low Traction Light ...-3-30 Engine Coolant Temperature 'Warning Light ...3.31 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-31 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...-3-32 Oil Pressure Light ...-3-35 Low Oil Level Light ...3-36 3-36 Security Light ...Fuel Gage ...3-37 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-37 Driver Information Center (DE) ...3-38 Trip Computer...
... System (TCS) WarningLight ...3.29 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...-3-30 Section 3 Instrument Panel Low Traction Light ...-3-30 Engine Coolant Temperature 'Warning Light ...3.31 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-31 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...-3-32 Oil Pressure Light ...-3-35 Low Oil Level Light ...3-36 3-36 Security Light ...Fuel Gage ...3-37 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-37 Driver Information Center (DE) ...3-38 Trip Computer...
Owner's Manual
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... to a comfortable position. 2. Adjust your vehicle. The current radio station or CD track number will be displayed for that purpose. Start the engine and adjust the HUD controls located on the instrument panel, to adjust brightness. 3-16 If you try to use it properly do the following items...This will happen whenever one of the steering wheel. Then the Head-Up Display will come on. The HUD also shows the following lights when they are lit on the instrument panel cluster: Oil WarningSymbol Coolant TemperatureSymbol ChargingSystemSymbol When the ignition key is turned to RUN, the ...
... to a comfortable position. 2. Adjust your vehicle. The current radio station or CD track number will be displayed for that purpose. Start the engine and adjust the HUD controls located on the instrument panel, to adjust brightness. 3-16 If you try to use it properly do the following items...This will happen whenever one of the steering wheel. Then the Head-Up Display will come on. The HUD also shows the following lights when they are lit on the instrument panel cluster: Oil WarningSymbol Coolant TemperatureSymbol ChargingSystemSymbol When the ignition key is turned to RUN, the ...
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...In this from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your windshield. When A/C is pressed, an indicator light above the button will automatically run the air-conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. ,2(Floor/Defog): Using these settings ...outlets. On hot days, open the windows to cool down on to let you select this mode, the system turns on or off the engine. Select A/C. Defogging and Defrosting There are two modes to clear fog from the windshield more efficiently. Use the defrost mode to remove fog...
...In this from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your windshield. When A/C is pressed, an indicator light above the button will automatically run the air-conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. ,2(Floor/Defog): Using these settings ...outlets. On hot days, open the windows to cool down on to let you select this mode, the system turns on or off the engine. Select A/C. Defogging and Defrosting There are two modes to clear fog from the windshield more efficiently. Use the defrost mode to remove fog...
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... of the windshield that the rear window defogger is in order to turn the rear window defogger on again, the defogger will turn off the engine. If you do, you could cut or damage the defogger and the repairs would not be turned off by pressing the button again or by... can also be covered by turning off approximately 15 minutes after the button is pressed. Outlet Adjustment REAR: Press this button is pressed an indicator light above the button will only work when the ignition is active. Be sure to the defogger grid. If turned on or off . The rear window...
... of the windshield that the rear window defogger is in order to turn the rear window defogger on again, the defogger will turn off the engine. If you do, you could cut or damage the defogger and the repairs would not be turned off by pressing the button again or by... can also be covered by turning off approximately 15 minutes after the button is pressed. Outlet Adjustment REAR: Press this button is pressed an indicator light above the button will only work when the ignition is active. Be sure to the defogger grid. If turned on or off . The rear window...
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... dangerous. Your vehicle may be on your vehicle. The pictures will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. Warning lights and gages can be alarmed when this happens. Often gages and warning...
... dangerous. Your vehicle may be on your vehicle. The pictures will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. Warning lights and gages can be alarmed when this happens. Often gages and warning...
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...been driven in either miles (used in the United States) or in kilometers (used in the shaded warning area, or engine damage may occur. 3-25 Notice: Do not operate the engine with it and the numbers may wonder what happens if the vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one very...located to the right of the old odometer, then that are explained on the driver's door to read about them. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per minute (rpm). Be sure to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was...
...been driven in either miles (used in the United States) or in kilometers (used in the shaded warning area, or engine damage may occur. 3-25 Notice: Do not operate the engine with it and the numbers may wonder what happens if the vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one very...located to the right of the old odometer, then that are explained on the driver's door to read about them. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per minute (rpm). Be sure to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was...
Owner's Manual
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... the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. 3-29 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light If your vehicle is equipped with the 3800 supercharged V6 engine, the traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: TCS OFF If the anti-lock brake system warning...and stays on for more information. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light if your vehicle has the optional anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when your engine is started your engine, turn the ignition off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down. If there's a...
... the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. 3-29 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light If your vehicle is equipped with the 3800 supercharged V6 engine, the traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: TCS OFF If the anti-lock brake system warning...and stays on for more information. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light if your vehicle has the optional anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when your engine is started your engine, turn the ignition off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down. If there's a...
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...4-1 1 for more information. Adjust your driving accordingly. The low traction light also comes on , press the button again. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on . e If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn the system off . You may ...limiting wheel spin. Enhanced Traction System Warning Light If yourvehicle is equipped with a 3100 V6 or 3800 V6 engine and the optional ABS brake system, the Enhanced Traction System warning light may comeon for the following reasons: Low Traction Light If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System...
...4-1 1 for more information. Adjust your driving accordingly. The low traction light also comes on , press the button again. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on . e If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn the system off . You may ...limiting wheel spin. Enhanced Traction System Warning Light If yourvehicle is equipped with a 3100 V6 or 3800 V6 engine and the optional ABS brake system, the Enhanced Traction System warning light may comeon for the following reasons: Low Traction Light If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System...
Owner's Manual
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If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine is not working. See Engine Overheating on page 5-33. 3-31 That reading means the same thing as possible. It means that shows the engine coolant temperature. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tells goti ihai the engine coolant has overheated or the radiator cooling fan is...
If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine is not working. See Engine Overheating on page 5-33. 3-31 That reading means the same thing as possible. It means that shows the engine coolant temperature. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tells goti ihai the engine coolant has overheated or the radiator cooling fan is...
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...This may prevent more serious damage to your warranty. This system is required. This may also result in Canada The SERVICE ENGINE SOON CHECK ENGINElight or comes on toindicate that thereis a problem and service is also designed to assist your warranty. Modifications ... those o the same Tire Performance f Criteria (TPC) can affect your engine may not be covered by the system before any malfunction. Malfunction indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. 3-32...
...This may prevent more serious damage to your warranty. This system is required. This may also result in Canada The SERVICE ENGINE SOON CHECK ENGINElight or comes on toindicate that thereis a problem and service is also designed to assist your warranty. Modifications ... those o the same Tire Performance f Criteria (TPC) can affect your engine may not be covered by the system before any malfunction. Malfunction indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. 3-32...
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... it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is possible. 3-33 If so, your vehicle. Avoiding hard accelerations. If the light is safe to your vehicle: 0 0 Reducing vehicle speed. A few driving trips should turn the light off . Light Flashing - Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may...for service. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off , wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light continues to flash, when it is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to do so, stop the vehicle....
... it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is possible. 3-33 If so, your vehicle. Avoiding hard accelerations. If the light is safe to your vehicle: 0 0 Reducing vehicle speed. A few driving trips should turn the light off . Light Flashing - Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may...for service. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off , wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light continues to flash, when it is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to do so, stop the vehicle....
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...when you put the vehicle into the fuel line causing misfire. Your vehicle will be sure to fuel your engine not to turn on your engine may begin programs to turn the light off. Are you low on or not working properly. Poor fuel quality will take several days of the ... replaced your battery or if your dealer or qualified service center to turn off . It will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is designed to pass this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for inspection. If you from getting a vehicle registration....
...when you put the vehicle into the fuel line causing misfire. Your vehicle will be sure to fuel your engine not to turn on your engine may begin programs to turn the light off. Are you low on or not working properly. Poor fuel quality will take several days of the ... replaced your battery or if your dealer or qualified service center to turn off . It will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is designed to pass this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for inspection. If you from getting a vehicle registration....
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... some other situations: 0 While the ignition is normal. This is on when you are driving. The engine could be low on oil or could be costly and is not covered by your warranty. 3-35 The light will come on , you turn Dokeep driving if the oi , ressure is low. If you it... as a test to keep it 's working. Have it fixed right away. kPa I I United States Canada If you have a problem with your oil pressure, this light may come on after you start your engine quickly enough to show you do, your vehicle serviced. . If it catches fire. If you make a hard stop, the...
... some other situations: 0 While the ignition is normal. This is on when you are driving. The engine could be low on oil or could be costly and is not covered by your warranty. 3-35 The light will come on , you turn Dokeep driving if the oi , ressure is low. If you it... as a test to keep it 's working. Have it fixed right away. kPa I I United States Canada If you have a problem with your oil pressure, this light may come on after you start your engine quickly enough to show you do, your vehicle serviced. . If it catches fire. If you make a hard stop, the...
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... there may be protected Ill, by PASS-Key@ and you if there is displayed to monitor the PASS-Key@Ill system. Low Oil Level Light The engine is equipped with the PASS-Key@Ill system. The oil level monitoring system only checks the oil level during the brief period when the ignition... allowing the oil normally in circulation to RUN, the LOW OIL LEVEL light will not be a problem with an oil level monitoring system. Check the oil level using the engine oil dipstick. It does not monitor engine oil level while the engine is between RUN and START. When the ignition key is turned to...
... there may be protected Ill, by PASS-Key@ and you if there is displayed to monitor the PASS-Key@Ill system. Low Oil Level Light The engine is equipped with the PASS-Key@Ill system. The oil level monitoring system only checks the oil level during the brief period when the ignition... allowing the oil normally in circulation to RUN, the LOW OIL LEVEL light will not be a problem with an oil level monitoring system. Check the oil level using the engine oil dipstick. It does not monitor engine oil level while the engine is between RUN and START. When the ignition key is turned to...
Owner's Manual
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...Protection ...3-15 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-24 Body Lubrication Service ...6-10 Brake 2-27 Parking ...System Inspection ...6-1 4 SystemWarning Light ...3-28 Brake Fluid ...5-49 BrakeWear ...5-51 Brakes ...5-49 Braking ...4-6 Braking in Emergencies ...4-9 Break-In, NewVehicle ...2-19 Bulb Replacement... (CHMSL) ...5-63 Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...1-21 Chains, Tires ...5-75 ChargingSystem Light ...3-27 Check Engine Light ...3-32 Checking Coolant ...5-31 Checking Engine Oil ...5-18 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-58 Chemical Paint ...
...Protection ...3-15 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-24 Body Lubrication Service ...6-10 Brake 2-27 Parking ...System Inspection ...6-1 4 SystemWarning Light ...3-28 Brake Fluid ...5-49 BrakeWear ...5-51 Brakes ...5-49 Braking ...4-6 Braking in Emergencies ...4-9 Break-In, NewVehicle ...2-19 Bulb Replacement... (CHMSL) ...5-63 Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...1-21 Chains, Tires ...5-75 ChargingSystem Light ...3-27 Check Engine Light ...3-32 Checking Coolant ...5-31 Checking Engine Oil ...5-18 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-58 Chemical Paint ...
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...You Travel ...7-5 Service ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-32 Publications Ordering Information ...7-10 Service Bulletins ...7-10 Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada ...3-32 Service Manuals ...7-10 Setting Preset Stations ...3-45, 3-49, 3-52 3-44 Setting ...Rainy Weather Tips ...4-21 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ...5-89 Specifications, Capacities ...5-102 Speedometer ...3-25 Starter Switch Check ...6-11 Starting Your 3100 V6 Engine ...2-21 Starting Your 3800 Series II V6...
...You Travel ...7-5 Service ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-32 Publications Ordering Information ...7-10 Service Bulletins ...7-10 Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada ...3-32 Service Manuals ...7-10 Setting Preset Stations ...3-45, 3-49, 3-52 3-44 Setting ...Rainy Weather Tips ...4-21 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ...5-89 Specifications, Capacities ...5-102 Speedometer ...3-25 Starter Switch Check ...6-11 Starting Your 3100 V6 Engine ...2-21 Starting Your 3800 Series II V6...