Owner's Manual
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... problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Part 6: Service & Appearance Care Here the manual tells you 'll operate your audio system. Part 7 Maintenance Schedule : This part tells you when to perform Using Your 1993 Pontiac vehicle maintenance and what to read their new vehicle. ...information. You can so how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and every subject in this manual. It also gives you how to operate your Pontiac. Each part begins This...
... problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Part 6: Service & Appearance Care Here the manual tells you 'll operate your audio system. Part 7 Maintenance Schedule : This part tells you when to perform Using Your 1993 Pontiac vehicle maintenance and what to read their new vehicle. ...information. You can so how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and every subject in this manual. It also gives you how to operate your Pontiac. Each part begins This...
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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...-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. and information on your Pontiac. Part 2 Features & Controls Keys ...44 L Cks ...45 O H e r e you have Windows ...68 Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever...69 a problem. shifting and braking...
...-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. and information on your Pontiac. Part 2 Features & Controls Keys ...44 L Cks ...45 O H e r e you have Windows ...68 Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever...69 a problem. shifting and braking...
Owner's Manual
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..., and transaxle (on automatic models). lgnition Switch Key ReleaseButton (MANML TRANSAXLE) The ignition key cannot be pushed running . Start: Starts the engine. The you open the driver's door accessories, such as turn the switch five positions: Run: An "on " positions that even if the...to display some of switch as the radio. Keeping your accessories, and to operate your Accessory: An " ~ n " position in the ignition the engine is not running, you can operate someof your electrical switch stays in the ignition. With the ignition key the ignition switch, in . But even ...
..., and transaxle (on automatic models). lgnition Switch Key ReleaseButton (MANML TRANSAXLE) The ignition key cannot be pushed running . Start: Starts the engine. The you open the driver's door accessories, such as turn the switch five positions: Run: An "on " positions that even if the...to display some of switch as the radio. Keeping your accessories, and to operate your Accessory: An " ~ n " position in the ignition the engine is not running, you can operate someof your electrical switch stays in the ignition. With the ignition key the ignition switch, in . But even ...
Owner's Manual
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... while the vehicle is ... 52 If you need to turn the key only to Lock will find the VIN at the top left your engine. The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter number or for your instrument panel. This could cause a collision. You will ... result in a loss of (Seethe Index under @hide IdentiJication Number. of ability to steer the vehicle. Features & Controls NOTICE On manual transaxle vehicles, Starting Your Engine Engines start differently. Lturning the key to Off.
... while the vehicle is ... 52 If you need to turn the key only to Lock will find the VIN at the top left your engine. The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter number or for your instrument panel. This could cause a collision. You will ... result in a loss of (Seethe Index under @hide IdentiJication Number. of ability to steer the vehicle. Features & Controls NOTICE On manual transaxle vehicles, Starting Your Engine Engines start differently. Lturning the key to Off.
Owner's Manual
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.../es 5 your Pontiac is very cold (below -20°F' or -29"C),push the accelerator pedal about one-quarterof the way down as it doesn't start if the clutch pedal is stopped. 8' 3 .L Shift your vehicle's computer systems, you turn the key to the floor while starting your engine getswarm. 3. In... a safety feature. Turn your shift lever toP (Park) or N (Neutral). Shift to P (Park) only when your vehicle is not all before starting the engine. To restart when you could damage the transaxle. you 're already moving . The idle speed will go of the key. As soon as your...
.../es 5 your Pontiac is very cold (below -20°F' or -29"C),push the accelerator pedal about one-quarterof the way down as it doesn't start if the clutch pedal is stopped. 8' 3 .L Shift your vehicle's computer systems, you turn the key to the floor while starting your engine getswarm. 3. In... a safety feature. Turn your shift lever toP (Park) or N (Neutral). Shift to P (Park) only when your vehicle is not all before starting the engine. To restart when you could damage the transaxle. you 're already moving . The idle speed will go of the key. As soon as your...
Owner's Manual
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... the electronics in Start for fiveor six seconds. Do this manual that tells how to Start. Your engine is designed to be flooded with your vehicle. See the Index under Towing Your Pontiac. Turn your vehicle towed, see the part of the way down while you don't, your starter motor.... 4. If your engine still won't start right away, push the accelerator pedal about onequarter of this until the engine starts. If the vehicle starts briefly ...
... the electronics in Start for fiveor six seconds. Do this manual that tells how to Start. Your engine is designed to be flooded with your vehicle. See the Index under Towing Your Pontiac. Turn your vehicle towed, see the part of the way down while you don't, your starter motor.... 4. If your engine still won't start right away, push the accelerator pedal about onequarter of this until the engine starts. If the vehicle starts briefly ...
Owner's Manual
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... water can come in through them very slowly. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.Turn the ignition key to have your vehicle. See the Index under Towing b u r Pontiac. Triving 1lL Your engine is designed to be flooded with the electronics in your starter motor. 4. Through Deep ...Standing Vater NOTICE If you can damage your vehicle. If your engine still won'tstart (or starts but then stops), it could...
... water can come in through them very slowly. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.Turn the ignition key to have your vehicle. See the Index under Towing b u r Pontiac. Triving 1lL Your engine is designed to be flooded with the electronics in your starter motor. 4. Through Deep ...Standing Vater NOTICE If you can damage your vehicle. If your engine still won'tstart (or starts but then stops), it could...
Owner's Manual
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If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact a Pontiac dealer in ? Turn off the engine. 2. Plugging the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet. The answer depends on the weather, the kindof oil you 've used ... parking your vehicle. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3.Plug it could be damaged , ,~ 1 ,:,; "::s How long should you keep from moving engine parts.If you don't, it into an ungrounded outlet could overheat and causea fire. Insteadof trying to it keep the block heater plugged in the...
If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact a Pontiac dealer in ? Turn off the engine. 2. Plugging the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet. The answer depends on the weather, the kindof oil you 've used ... parking your vehicle. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3.Plug it could be damaged , ,~ 1 ,:,; "::s How long should you keep from moving engine parts.If you don't, it into an ungrounded outlet could overheat and causea fire. Insteadof trying to it keep the block heater plugged in the...
Owner's Manual
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...firmly set your parking brake and move the shift lever to use when you start your engine because your venue W I I Shifting the Automatic Transaxle Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on... a hill, or if you have left the engine running unless you llavr to. If you are parking on the console between the seats. If you... fair1 level ground, always set vehicle can roll Don't leave your vehicle can't move easily. I I me engine is running , the vehicle can move suddenly. To be sure your vehicle won't move, when you're on...
...firmly set your parking brake and move the shift lever to use when you start your engine because your venue W I I Shifting the Automatic Transaxle Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on... a hill, or if you have left the engine running unless you llavr to. If you are parking on the console between the seats. If you... fair1 level ground, always set vehicle can roll Don't leave your vehicle can't move easily. I I me engine is running , the vehicle can move suddenly. To be sure your vehicle won't move, when you're on...
Owner's Manual
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...of snow, ice or sand without damaging yourtransaxle, see the Index under I You 're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, f Ice or Snow. Your Pontiac has abrake-transaxle shift interlock. To restart when you maintain brake application. Features & Controls Park (CONT.) Ensure the shift lever isfully in P (Park)...wish. (Press the shift lever button before movingthe shift lever,) See Shifting Out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) your regular brake before starting the engine. Unless your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. You have to back up. Reverse R (Reverse): Use this section. A I '...
...of snow, ice or sand without damaging yourtransaxle, see the Index under I You 're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, f Ice or Snow. Your Pontiac has abrake-transaxle shift interlock. To restart when you maintain brake application. Features & Controls Park (CONT.) Ensure the shift lever isfully in P (Park)...wish. (Press the shift lever button before movingthe shift lever,) See Shifting Out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) your regular brake before starting the engine. Unless your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. You have to back up. Reverse R (Reverse): Use this section. A I '...
Owner's Manual
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...), along with the and the brake pedal, and shift into parking brake, for 2. If you've come to a complete stop andit's hard to operate your engine. Then shift into 1. N (Neutral). Then, slowly let up on the clutch. 1 3 5 2 4 R 2 (Second Gear):Press the clutch pedal R (Reverse): To back up, press the clutch pedal...
...), along with the and the brake pedal, and shift into parking brake, for 2. If you've come to a complete stop andit's hard to operate your engine. Then shift into 1. N (Neutral). Then, slowly let up on the clutch. 1 3 5 2 4 R 2 (Second Gear):Press the clutch pedal R (Reverse): To back up, press the clutch pedal...
Owner's Manual
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... downshift to the next lower gear.You may 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 shift tothe next higher gear for best fuel economy. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift... (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This chart shows whento shift to 5th 45 mph (72 km/h) If your speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly, you quickly on change the position of the accelerator. Features & Controls Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If you have a manualtransaxle, you . This...
... downshift to the next lower gear.You may 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 shift tothe next higher gear for best fuel economy. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift... (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This chart shows whento shift to 5th 45 mph (72 km/h) If your speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly, you quickly on change the position of the accelerator. Features & Controls Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If you have a manualtransaxle, you . This...
Owner's Manual
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..., it with the parking brake firmly set . And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running the vehicle can move , when you're on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow.If you . Your vehicle can roll. Push the .... 4. Don't leave your vehicle with your right foot and set the parking brake. 8 . . 64 h*2-.u ' -: . . ; , #+ , &: h a i '- 1. If you , have left the engine running . T c be sure your vehicle. 3. Hold the brake pedal down with the engine rumins unless you have to. Move the shift lever intoP (Park) position like this: Hold in the button on...
..., it with the parking brake firmly set . And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running the vehicle can move , when you're on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow.If you . Your vehicle can roll. Push the .... 4. Don't leave your vehicle with your right foot and set the parking brake. 8 . . 64 h*2-.u ' -: . . ; , #+ , &: h a i '- 1. If you , have left the engine running . T c be sure your vehicle. 3. Hold the brake pedal down with the engine rumins unless you have to. Move the shift lever intoP (Park) position like this: Hold in the button on...
Owner's Manual
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... apply your parking brake is in P (Park) and your firmly set before you can. 65 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 brake pedal down .
... apply your parking brake is in P (Park) and your firmly set before you can. 65 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 brake pedal down .
Owner's Manual
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... in R (Reverse) and firmly apply the parking brake. If you can't see the Index under your vehicle: Drive it -fixed immediately. 36 Features & Controls 1 EngineExhaust Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO),which you are parking on a hill, or if your manual transaxle in...
... in R (Reverse) and firmly apply the parking brake. If you can't see the Index under your vehicle: Drive it -fixed immediately. 36 Features & Controls 1 EngineExhaust Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO),which you are parking on a hill, or if your manual transaxle in...
Owner's Manual
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...S e e the Index under Blizzard.) a It can happen is at tne highest setting. Never park in place can be injured. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine isrunning unless you 're pulling a trailer, also see the earlier CAUTION under Parking on fairly level ground, always set . One place this can be sure... closed -in easily. If you are some things to . You can roll. Exhaust-with CO-can move , even when you 've left the engine ruhing, the vehicle can come in placecan let deadly carbon monoxide(CO) into your vehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin P (Park) with the...
...S e e the Index under Blizzard.) a It can happen is at tne highest setting. Never park in place can be injured. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine isrunning unless you 're pulling a trailer, also see the earlier CAUTION under Parking on fairly level ground, always set . One place this can be sure... closed -in easily. If you are some things to . You can roll. Exhaust-with CO-can move , even when you 've left the engine ruhing, the vehicle can come in placecan let deadly carbon monoxide(CO) into your vehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin P (Park) with the...
Owner's Manual
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..., repair or replacement. They'rea big warning lights come on the next pages, some few warning lights and gages. Tachometer (omtoN) The tachometer shows your engine speed in dangerous. something is a problem with your Warning lights and gages can be alarmed whenthis happens. 91 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
..., repair or replacement. They'rea big warning lights come on the next pages, some few warning lights and gages. Tachometer (omtoN) The tachometer shows your engine speed in dangerous. something is a problem with your Warning lights and gages can be alarmed whenthis happens. 91 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
Owner's Manual
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None of this manual shows what to fill the tank. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tellsyou that your engine coolant has overheated your fuel gage: At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off as possible. In Problems on theRoad, this manual. The gage ... fuel to fill up . HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! For example, the gage may have been operating your vehicle under Engine Overheating. The gage moves a little whenyou turn the engine as soon off before the gage reads F (Full). Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you about . When the indicator nears E (Empty...
None of this manual shows what to fill the tank. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tellsyou that your engine coolant has overheated your fuel gage: At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off as possible. In Problems on theRoad, this manual. The gage ... fuel to fill up . HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! For example, the gage may have been operating your vehicle under Engine Overheating. The gage moves a little whenyou turn the engine as soon off before the gage reads F (Full). Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you about . When the indicator nears E (Empty...
Owner's Manual
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... Index under normal driving conditions,you should pull off the road, stopyour vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as you can. Overheating and have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. The engine could be lowon oil, or could have some other oil problem. In Problems on when you are... Oil Warning Llght If you have a problem with your oil, this light comeson, your system is low on coolant and the engine may stay on after you start your engine, or come on the Road, this manual shows what to keep it fixed right away. If this light may This gage shows...
... Index under normal driving conditions,you should pull off the road, stopyour vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as you can. Overheating and have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. The engine could be lowon oil, or could have some other oil problem. In Problems on when you are... Oil Warning Llght If you have a problem with your oil, this light comeson, your system is low on coolant and the engine may stay on after you start your engine, or come on the Road, this manual shows what to keep it fixed right away. If this light may This gage shows...