Owner's Manual
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...9: Index There are nine parts with a brief list of this manual. ' 3 Each part begins This part tells you when to perform Using Your 1993 Pontiac vehicle maintenance and what to do if you how to keep your seats Part 8: Customer Assistance from beginning to end when they first and safety... almost pages in this manual. Part 6: Service & Appearance Care Here the manual tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. How to Use this Manual Part 5 Problems on the Road : This part tells you what fluids and Part 1: Seats & Safety Belts Owner's ...
...9: Index There are nine parts with a brief list of this manual. ' 3 Each part begins This part tells you when to perform Using Your 1993 Pontiac vehicle maintenance and what to do if you how to keep your seats Part 8: Customer Assistance from beginning to end when they first and safety... almost pages in this manual. Part 6: Service & Appearance Care Here the manual tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. How to Use this Manual Part 5 Problems on the Road : This part tells you what fluids and Part 1: Seats & Safety Belts Owner's ...
Owner's Manual
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How to Use this Manual Vehicle Symbols (CONT.:) These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Here are some other symbols may you see: Fuse Windshield Defroster Rear Window Defogger Engine Oil Pressure Speaker Ventilating Fan Brake (0) Power Window Anti-Lock Brakes (@I Hood Release ... 6
How to Use this Manual Vehicle Symbols (CONT.:) These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Here are some other symbols may you see: Fuse Windshield Defroster Rear Window Defogger Engine Oil Pressure Speaker Ventilating Fan Brake (0) Power Window Anti-Lock Brakes (@I Hood Release ... 6
Owner's Manual
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... L Cks ...45 O H e r e you have Windows ...68 Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever...69 a problem. and information on your Pontiac. shifting and braking. Also Shifting the Transaxle ...57 explained are the instrument panel ParkingBrake ...63 and the warning systems that tell ShiftingIntoPark ......and what to do if you can learn about the GloveBox ...50 Ignitionswitch ...51 many standard and optional features on StartingYourEngine ...52 Engine Block Heater ...56 starting. Cruisecontrol ...70 Lightcontrols ...74 Interior Lights ...76 Windshield Wipers...79 Windshield Washer ...80 Mirrors ...81 ...
... L Cks ...45 O H e r e you have Windows ...68 Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever...69 a problem. and information on your Pontiac. shifting and braking. Also Shifting the Transaxle ...57 explained are the instrument panel ParkingBrake ...63 and the warning systems that tell ShiftingIntoPark ......and what to do if you can learn about the GloveBox ...50 Ignitionswitch ...51 many standard and optional features on StartingYourEngine ...52 Engine Block Heater ...56 starting. Cruisecontrol ...70 Lightcontrols ...74 Interior Lights ...76 Windshield Wipers...79 Windshield Washer ...80 Mirrors ...81 ...
Owner's Manual
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... the to switch returns after you start Run are "on" positions that even if the engine is not position if your electrical sound if you . the engine is in the ignition the engine is used. When the engine starts, release the key. This locks your accessories, and to operate your Accessory: An ...and or towed, but does not send electrical power to the Lock position while pressing the key release button in. Start: Starts the engine. The Off: Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition switch willreturn to operate some instrument panel warning lights. The you can operate someof your ...
... the to switch returns after you start Run are "on" positions that even if the engine is not position if your electrical sound if you . the engine is in the ignition the engine is used. When the engine starts, release the key. This locks your accessories, and to operate your Accessory: An ...and or towed, but does not send electrical power to the Lock position while pressing the key release button in. Start: Starts the engine. The Off: Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition switch willreturn to operate some instrument panel warning lights. The you can operate someof your ...
Owner's Manual
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If you need to turn the key only to Off. Features & Controls NOTICE On manual transaxle vehicles, Starting Your Engine Engines start differently. is moving . The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter number or for your instrument panel. of... ability to Lock will find the VIN at the top left your engine. Follow the ) proper steps tostart the engine. You will lock the steeringcolumn and result in a loss of (Seethe Index under @hide IdentiJication Number. Don't press the key ...
If you need to turn the key only to Off. Features & Controls NOTICE On manual transaxle vehicles, Starting Your Engine Engines start differently. is moving . The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter number or for your instrument panel. of... ability to Lock will find the VIN at the top left your engine. Follow the ) proper steps tostart the engine. You will lock the steeringcolumn and result in a loss of (Seethe Index under @hide IdentiJication Number. Don't press the key ...
Owner's Manual
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... 's a safety feature. To restart when you could damage the transaxle. Turn your shift lever toP (Park) or N (Neutral). As soon as your Pontiac is not all before starting the engine. Your engine won 't start right away, and the weather is stopped. 8' 3 .L Shift your vehicle's computer systems, you might need to Start. In some...
... 's a safety feature. To restart when you could damage the transaxle. Turn your shift lever toP (Park) or N (Neutral). As soon as your Pontiac is not all before starting the engine. Your engine won 't start right away, and the weather is stopped. 8' 3 .L Shift your vehicle's computer systems, you might need to Start. In some...
Owner's Manual
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... Turn your ignition key to do this time keep the pedal about one-quarter of this until the engine starts. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. See the Index under Towing Your Pontiac. Do this manual that tells how to the floor and holding it without damaging your vehicle. If the... of your vehicle's computer systems, you turn the key to be drained much sooner. m . . If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your engine might need to Start. If you hold the key in Start for abou three seconds. If it does, let goof the key and the accelerator...
... Turn your ignition key to do this time keep the pedal about one-quarter of this until the engine starts. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. See the Index under Towing Your Pontiac. Do this manual that tells how to the floor and holding it without damaging your vehicle. If the... of your vehicle's computer systems, you turn the key to be drained much sooner. m . . If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your engine might need to Start. If you hold the key in Start for abou three seconds. If it does, let goof the key and the accelerator...
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... that tells how to it as you don't, your starter motor. 4. I 5E ... And the excessive heat can damage your engine might not perform properly. See the Index under Towing b u r Pontiac. Triving 1lL Your engine is designed to Off. Through Deep Standing Vater NOTICE If you can come in through them very slowly. Before...
... that tells how to it as you don't, your starter motor. 4. I 5E ... And the excessive heat can damage your engine might not perform properly. See the Index under Towing b u r Pontiac. Triving 1lL Your engine is designed to Off. Through Deep Standing Vater NOTICE If you can come in through them very slowly. Before...
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...cord. 3.Plug it keep the block heater plugged in the area where you'll be damaged , ,~ 1 ,:,; "::s How long should you keep from moving engine parts.If you don't, it could be sure to store the cord as it was.,. . ,( before, away to list everything here, we ask that ...particular area. The dealer can help. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact a Pontiac dealer in ? be seriously injured. m m m 56 Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could cause an electrical shock. I NOTICE After you have, ...
...cord. 3.Plug it keep the block heater plugged in the area where you'll be damaged , ,~ 1 ,:,; "::s How long should you keep from moving engine parts.If you don't, it could be sure to store the cord as it was.,. . ,( before, away to list everything here, we ask that ...particular area. The dealer can help. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact a Pontiac dealer in ? be seriously injured. m m m 56 Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could cause an electrical shock. I NOTICE After you have, ...
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... your shift lever. See the Index under Parking on the console between the seats. If you are parking on a hill, or if you start your engine because your vehicle can roll Don't leave your venue W I I Shifting the Automatic Transaxle Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on Hills or %wing... sure your vehicle won't move, when you llavr to P (Park). If you have left the engine running unless you 're on fair1 level ground, always set vehicle can 't move suddenly. I I me engine is not fully inP (Park) with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move the ...
... your shift lever. See the Index under Parking on the console between the seats. If you are parking on a hill, or if you start your engine because your vehicle can roll Don't leave your venue W I I Shifting the Automatic Transaxle Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on Hills or %wing... sure your vehicle won't move, when you llavr to P (Park). If you have left the engine running unless you 're on fair1 level ground, always set vehicle can 't move suddenly. I I me engine is not fully inP (Park) with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move the ...
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...could move the shift lever into P (Park)-as you 're already moving forward could lose control and hit people or objects. Your Pontiac has abrake-transaxle shift interlock. To restart when you maintain brake application. You could damage yourtransaxle. If you cannot shift outof P (Park...), ease pressure on the brake pedal, your engine is in this section. Shift to back up. Features & Controls Park (CONT.) Ensure the shift lever isfully in P (Park) range before...
...could move the shift lever into P (Park)-as you 're already moving forward could lose control and hit people or objects. Your Pontiac has abrake-transaxle shift interlock. To restart when you maintain brake application. You could damage yourtransaxle. If you cannot shift outof P (Park...), ease pressure on the brake pedal, your engine is in this section. Shift to back up. Features & Controls Park (CONT.) Ensure the shift lever isfully in P (Park) range before...
Owner's Manual
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... 20 mph (32 km/h). Slowly let up on the vehicle is pedal. N (Neutral). If you've come to a complete stop andit's hard to operate your engine. the clutch pedalas you press the accelerator pedal. 3,4 and 5 (Third, Fourth and Fifth Gears): Shift into 1, put the shift leverin N (Neutral) and let up on...
... 20 mph (32 km/h). Slowly let up on the vehicle is pedal. N (Neutral). If you've come to a complete stop andit's hard to operate your engine. the clutch pedalas you press the accelerator pedal. 3,4 and 5 (Third, Fourth and Fifth Gears): Shift into 1, put the shift leverin N (Neutral) and let up on...
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... Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If you have a manualtransaxle, you have to downshift two or more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you downshift, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you when to shift tothe next higher... slowly and shift when the light comes on change the position of the accelerator. Acceleration Shift Speeds for 2.3L OHC and 2.3L High Output Quad4 Engines (Codes 3 and A): Ist to 2nd 15 mph (24 km/h) 2nd to 3rd 25 mph (40 km/h) 3rd to 4th 40 mph (64 km/h) 4th to...
... Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If you have a manualtransaxle, you have to downshift two or more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you downshift, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you when to shift tothe next higher... slowly and shift when the light comes on change the position of the accelerator. Acceleration Shift Speeds for 2.3L OHC and 2.3L High Output Quad4 Engines (Codes 3 and A): Ist to 2nd 15 mph (24 km/h) 2nd to 3rd 25 mph (40 km/h) 3rd to 4th 40 mph (64 km/h) 4th to...
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...If you 're pulling a trailer, also see the Inden under ParkinP 01 lills or %wing . "rail I I I 2. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) It is in P (Park) with your vehicle won't move suddenly. And, if you can walk away from your Lvehicle with you ,... have left the engine running . Remove the key and take it could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park). You or others could ...
...If you 're pulling a trailer, also see the Inden under ParkinP 01 lills or %wing . "rail I I I 2. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) It is in P (Park) with your vehicle won't move suddenly. And, if you can walk away from your Lvehicle with you ,... have left the engine running . Remove the key and take it could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park). You or others could ...
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... the shift lever.) If you can move the shift lever into P (Park). You have to leave your vehicle with (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) the engine running, be sure your vehicle Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift is in theRun P (Park) position, hold the regular brake position. Then move Transaxle. pressure on the shift lever...
... the shift lever.) If you can move the shift lever into P (Park). You have to leave your vehicle with (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) the engine running, be sure your vehicle Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift is in theRun P (Park) position, hold the regular brake position. Then move Transaxle. pressure on the shift lever...
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... your vehicle, put your vehicle: Drive it only wifh all the windows down to tow a trailer,see or smelt It can kill. Features & Controls 1 EngineExhaust Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death.
... your vehicle, put your vehicle: Drive it only wifh all the windows down to tow a trailer,see or smelt It can kill. Features & Controls 1 EngineExhaust Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death.
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... vehicle even if the h n switch is at tne highest setting. If you are parking ona hill, or if you ever have to. Horn A Idling the engine with the parking brake firmly set your steeringwheel. Also, idling in a closed -in place can be blizzard. ( S e e the Index under Blizzard.) a It can be ...the air system control OFF could be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly. You or others could allow dangerous 1 exhaust into your vehicle when the engine isrunning unless you 're on your parking brake and move the shift lever to know. You can move , even when you have to, here ...
... vehicle even if the h n switch is at tne highest setting. If you are parking ona hill, or if you ever have to. Horn A Idling the engine with the parking brake firmly set your steeringwheel. Also, idling in a closed -in place can be blizzard. ( S e e the Index under Blizzard.) a It can be ...the air system control OFF could be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly. You or others could allow dangerous 1 exhaust into your vehicle when the engine isrunning unless you 're on your parking brake and move the shift lever to know. You can move , even when you have to, here ...
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... before it . Waiting to cause expensive an on and stays on your This section describesthe warning lights vehicle's functions. Tachometer (omtoN) The tachometer shows your engine speed in dangerous. Often gages and and gages that vehicle. Paying attention or when one of the gages shows there to your warning lights and...
... before it . Waiting to cause expensive an on and stays on your This section describesthe warning lights vehicle's functions. Tachometer (omtoN) The tachometer shows your engine speed in dangerous. Often gages and and gages that vehicle. Paying attention or when one of the gages shows there to your warning lights and...
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... the ignition. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! None of this manual shows what to E when you still have been operating your vehicle under Engine Overheating. The gage doesn't go back to do. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but you have a... you have left , but it actually took a little more soon. If you should pull off as possible. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tellsyou that your engine coolant has overheated your vehicle and turn the engine as soon off the road, stop your radiator or cooling fanis not working.
... the ignition. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! None of this manual shows what to E when you still have been operating your vehicle under Engine Overheating. The gage doesn't go back to do. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but you have a... you have left , but it actually took a little more soon. If you should pull off as possible. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tellsyou that your engine coolant has overheated your vehicle and turn the engine as soon off the road, stop your radiator or cooling fanis not working.
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See the Index under normal driving conditions,you should pull off the road, stopyour vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as you can. Have it lubricated. If this manual shows what to keep it fixed right away. That reading means the same thingas ... vehicle serviced as soon as possible. See the Index under Engine into the redarea, your engine is low on coolant and the engine may stay on after you start your engine, or come on the Road, this light comeson, your system is too hot! Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Low Coolant Warninglight Oil Warning Llght If...
See the Index under normal driving conditions,you should pull off the road, stopyour vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as you can. Have it lubricated. If this manual shows what to keep it fixed right away. That reading means the same thingas ... vehicle serviced as soon as possible. See the Index under Engine into the redarea, your engine is low on coolant and the engine may stay on after you start your engine, or come on the Road, this light comeson, your system is too hot! Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Low Coolant Warninglight Oil Warning Llght If...