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How to Use This Manual Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan Y These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Low Coolant Here are some other symbols may see: you m Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Bi-Le vel 1-7 Hatchnrunk Release a Vent Hood Release Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Brake (Canada) Lighter Heater Blend w, Horn (0) (8) Speaker Anti-Lock Brake System (Canada) Convertible Top Switch ...6
How to Use This Manual Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan Y These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Low Coolant Here are some other symbols may see: you m Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Bi-Le vel 1-7 Hatchnrunk Release a Vent Hood Release Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Brake (Canada) Lighter Heater Blend w, Horn (0) (8) Speaker Anti-Lock Brake System (Canada) Convertible Top Switch ...6
Owner's Manual
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shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel andthe warning systems that tellyou if everything is working properly - SO 83 85 85 89 98 41 ... Part 2 Features & ... 67 68 69 69 76 79 H e r e you have a problem. and what to doif you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Pontiac.And information on starting.
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel andthe warning systems that tellyou if everything is working properly - SO 83 85 85 89 98 41 ... Part 2 Features & ... 67 68 69 69 76 79 H e r e you have a problem. and what to doif you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Pontiac.And information on starting.
Owner's Manual
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... you own, provided they are equipped with you when you go to automatically when "UNLOCK' is your Pontiac dealer or a qualified technician for about two seconds when you have a manual transmission, the parking brake must also be Operation purchased through your dealer. The system will turnon the interior lights for service. Should...
... you own, provided they are equipped with you when you go to automatically when "UNLOCK' is your Pontiac dealer or a qualified technician for about two seconds when you have a manual transmission, the parking brake must also be Operation purchased through your dealer. The system will turnon the interior lights for service. Should...
Owner's Manual
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... is present. (See "Retained 4ccessory Power" in . If you have an automatic ransmission, your Jehicle. Put new batteries in "Run", you nust set the parking brake before you have a manual transmission md the ignition switch is in printed side down. 4. - ... \ - 3. If you can Ise the switch. latch Release {our door key...
... is present. (See "Retained 4ccessory Power" in . If you have an automatic ransmission, your Jehicle. Put new batteries in "Run", you nust set the parking brake before you have a manual transmission md the ignition switch is in printed side down. 4. - ... \ - 3. If you can Ise the switch. latch Release {our door key...
Owner's Manual
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...The security light will flash. Ifthe starter 1-800-ROADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743. If your Pontiac Clean and dry the key. Features and Controls Faulty. minutes and try to restart your new brake linings aren'tyet broken in the Index). won 't work with new linings can service the PASS...won 't work and the security light will remain on during this time your engine on Breakers" in . Hard stops with theother key, your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. But you 're ever driving and the engine may be clean and dry...
...The security light will flash. Ifthe starter 1-800-ROADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743. If your Pontiac Clean and dry the key. Features and Controls Faulty. minutes and try to restart your new brake linings aren'tyet broken in the Index). won 't work with new linings can service the PASS...won 't work and the security light will remain on during this time your engine on Breakers" in . Hard stops with theother key, your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. But you 're ever driving and the engine may be clean and dry...
Owner's Manual
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...console on floor shift console models.) "Shifting out See of "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) with the wheels. n @ N (Neutral) [n this position, your regular brakes before starting the engine. Shift to "R' only after your transmission, see "Stuck: [n Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow, If You're" I the Index. Also, use... lever all way into the gear you cannot shift out of snow,ice or sand without jamaging your vehicle is stopped. Your Pontiac hasa brake-transmission shift interlock.You have to "R" (Reverse) while your vehicle is Jeing towed. To restart when You're already moving forward...
...console on floor shift console models.) "Shifting out See of "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) with the wheels. n @ N (Neutral) [n this position, your regular brakes before starting the engine. Shift to "R' only after your transmission, see "Stuck: [n Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow, If You're" I the Index. Also, use... lever all way into the gear you cannot shift out of snow,ice or sand without jamaging your vehicle is stopped. Your Pontiac hasa brake-transmission shift interlock.You have to "R" (Reverse) while your vehicle is Jeing towed. To restart when You're already moving forward...
Owner's Manual
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... it on . - Don't drive in "2" (Second Gear) for normal driving. Also, if you were stuck in deep snow or mud. Use your brakes or shift into "P" (Park) to hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. Don't shift into "2" unless you are some times you never...h ) , push your accelerator then you can damage your transmission. (J Use E or "D" as much as - D (ThirdGear) This is limitedto protect driveline components from improper operation. brakes off and on very steep hills, or in very deep sand or mud or were up againsta solid object.You could overheat and damage the...
... it on . - Don't drive in "2" (Second Gear) for normal driving. Also, if you were stuck in deep snow or mud. Use your brakes or shift into "P" (Park) to hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. Don't shift into "2" unless you are some times you never...h ) , push your accelerator then you can damage your transmission. (J Use E or "D" as much as - D (ThirdGear) This is limitedto protect driveline components from improper operation. brakes off and on very steep hills, or in very deep sand or mud or were up againsta solid object.You could overheat and damage the...
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... "2." Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. 11.. Just before the vehiclestops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and *i shift to "R" (Reverse) only after press the accelerator pedal. 2 (Second Gear) -Press the clutch 1 3 5 2 4 R Manual Transmission...To Stop -Let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into "1," put the shift lever in "Neutral" and letup on theaccelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. I NOTICE: I . 59 ... You can shift into "1." pedal as Also, use Reverse, along with the parking the accelerator pedal. ...
... "2." Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. 11.. Just before the vehiclestops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and *i shift to "R" (Reverse) only after press the accelerator pedal. 2 (Second Gear) -Press the clutch 1 3 5 2 4 R Manual Transmission...To Stop -Let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into "1," put the shift lever in "Neutral" and letup on theaccelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. I NOTICE: I . 59 ... You can shift into "1." pedal as Also, use Reverse, along with the parking the accelerator pedal. ...
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... do for "2." Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Just before the vehiclestops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to shift into "1," put the shift lever in "Neutral" andlet up , press down . R (Reverse) -To back up on the clutch. You can...)-Press the clutch pedal as you let up on theaccelerator pedal and shift into "2." Then, slowly let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal.
... do for "2." Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Just before the vehiclestops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to shift into "1," put the shift lever in "Neutral" andlet up , press down . R (Reverse) -To back up on the clutch. You can...)-Press the clutch pedal as you let up on theaccelerator pedal and shift into "2." Then, slowly let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal.
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...push in release the button. Pull the parking brake lever up on any hill: See "Towing a Trailer" in as you move the brakelever all the way down. Parking Parking Brake The parking brake uses the brakes on . To set the parking brake:Hold the brake pedal down . If you are towing a ...trailer and are parking on the parking brake lever. That section shows what to do first to replace them, ...
...push in release the button. Pull the parking brake lever up on any hill: See "Towing a Trailer" in as you move the brakelever all the way down. Parking Parking Brake The parking brake uses the brakes on . To set the parking brake:Hold the brake pedal down . If you are towing a ...trailer and are parking on the parking brake lever. That section shows what to do first to replace them, ...
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... leave it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into"P" (Park). ...64 Move the ignition key to leave your parking brake is firmly set the parking brake. 2. If you can move if "P' the shift lever away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle...all the way toward the front of your vehicle. 3. you . After you can , it . Move the shift lever into the "P' (Park) position, hold the regular brake pedal down with the Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) 1. If you 've moved the shift lever into T" (Park) position like this: Hold in " P ' (Park)....
... leave it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into"P" (Park). ...64 Move the ignition key to leave your parking brake is firmly set the parking brake. 2. If you can move if "P' the shift lever away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle...all the way toward the front of your vehicle. 3. you . After you can , it . Move the shift lever into the "P' (Park) position, hold the regular brake pedal down with the Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) 1. If you 've moved the shift lever into T" (Park) position like this: Hold in " P ' (Park)....
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...brake before you leave the driver'sSeat. See "Automatic Transmission" in "R' (Reverse) and firmly apply the parking brake...lever outof "P" (Park). Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of ...the "Run" position. If you ever hold the brake until the end of "P" (Park), try this:... vehicle fixed as soon as you maintain brake application. Torque Lock (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) If...shift lever button as you release the parking brake. You have another vehicle push yours a ...lock." To prevent torque lock,set the parking brake and then shift into "P'7 (Park) properly ...
...brake before you leave the driver'sSeat. See "Automatic Transmission" in "R' (Reverse) and firmly apply the parking brake...lever outof "P" (Park). Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of ...the "Run" position. If you ever hold the brake until the end of "P" (Park), try this:... vehicle fixed as soon as you maintain brake application. Torque Lock (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) If...shift lever button as you release the parking brake. You have another vehicle push yours a ...lock." To prevent torque lock,set the parking brake and then shift into "P'7 (Park) properly ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Vhen you apply your foot on long :ips. Cruise Control does not work at peeds below about 25 mph (40 k / ) more m hor rrithout keeping your brakes, or push the lutch pedal, if you can really help on the ccelerator. When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for expansion, which...
.... Vhen you apply your foot on long :ips. Cruise Control does not work at peeds below about 25 mph (40 k / ) more m hor rrithout keeping your brakes, or push the lutch pedal, if you can really help on the ccelerator. When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for expansion, which...
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..., you out of Cruise Control :here are several ways to the accelerator pedal maintain your Cruise Control set in memory, though. course, applying the brake takes you may have step on steep hills. !. When Cruise lontrol engages again, use Cruise and Control on to turn off the foot pedal, ...kaction Control System and Cruise lontrol f your traction control system engages vhile your speed down the to Cruise Control speed you may have to brake or shift to a lowergear to speed. Your speed will slow down . When going downhill, you set , Cruise lontrol will work on the...
..., you out of Cruise Control :here are several ways to the accelerator pedal maintain your Cruise Control set in memory, though. course, applying the brake takes you may have step on steep hills. !. When Cruise lontrol engages again, use Cruise and Control on to turn off the foot pedal, ...kaction Control System and Cruise lontrol f your traction control system engages vhile your speed down the to Cruise Control speed you may have to brake or shift to a lowergear to speed. Your speed will slow down . When going downhill, you set , Cruise lontrol will work on the...
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... manually close the headlight doors, Of course, you may still turn the knob headlights any time you need to. :lockwise. You can make your Pontiac dealer for help clean the headlights. The front turn when the headlight do01 lights will go out and the frontturn signal 5. The knob will get...a useful feature, in daylight when: 2. Turn on the lights will go out. The headlight switch is off, &d #.Turn the retractor motor knob The parking brake is on door is all the way up. counterclockwise until the headlight At dusk, the exterior lights will come on in that "Daytime Running Lights...
... manually close the headlight doors, Of course, you may still turn the knob headlights any time you need to. :lockwise. You can make your Pontiac dealer for help clean the headlights. The front turn when the headlight do01 lights will go out and the frontturn signal 5. The knob will get...a useful feature, in daylight when: 2. Turn on the lights will go out. The headlight switch is off, &d #.Turn the retractor motor knob The parking brake is on door is all the way up. counterclockwise until the headlight At dusk, the exterior lights will come on in that "Daytime Running Lights...
Owner's Manual
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Your parking ights must be on or your fog lights for you release the parking brake. Push $0 to enter and leave your high beams come on . Znterior Lights Courtesy Lights When any door is in !'oggy or misty conditions. These lights ... better vision in the "Off" or "LOCK" position. Fog lights will stay off whenever your vehicle. ro turn the Fog lights off , set the parking brake while the ignition is opened, several interior lights go off until you to turn the fog lights on . The DRL will go on , push the...
Your parking ights must be on or your fog lights for you release the parking brake. Push $0 to enter and leave your high beams come on . Znterior Lights Courtesy Lights When any door is in !'oggy or misty conditions. These lights ... better vision in the "Off" or "LOCK" position. Fog lights will stay off whenever your vehicle. ro turn the Fog lights off , set the parking brake while the ignition is opened, several interior lights go off until you to turn the fog lights on . The DRL will go on , push the...
Owner's Manual
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A convex mirror's surface is curved so you can adjust it up and down or side o side. I Mirrors Floor Mats Your Firebird's floor mats are custom-fitted to the foot wells.Be sure the driver's floor mat in inside rearview mirror includestwo map lights. nside ...windshield. own Use the switch closest the lightto turn to educe glare. vlanual Adjust Mirror idjust the passenger side outside mirror with the accelerator or brake pedals. Manual Remote ControlMirror Adjust the driver side outside mirror 'y hand so that you can just seethe side 'f your vehicle when you are sitting...
A convex mirror's surface is curved so you can adjust it up and down or side o side. I Mirrors Floor Mats Your Firebird's floor mats are custom-fitted to the foot wells.Be sure the driver's floor mat in inside rearview mirror includestwo map lights. nside ...windshield. own Use the switch closest the lightto turn to educe glare. vlanual Adjust Mirror idjust the passenger side outside mirror with the accelerator or brake pedals. Manual Remote ControlMirror Adjust the driver side outside mirror 'y hand so that you can just seethe side 'f your vehicle when you are sitting...
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Side Upper Air Vent 4. Parking Brake Lever 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Center Upper Air Vent 7. Fog Lamp Switch (if equipped) 2. Horn 9. Ashtray (Manual Transmission) Shift Lever Ashtray (Automatic Transmission) ...
Side Upper Air Vent 4. Parking Brake Lever 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Center Upper Air Vent 7. Fog Lamp Switch (if equipped) 2. Horn 9. Ashtray (Manual Transmission) Shift Lever Ashtray (Automatic Transmission) ...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition switch is wrong with the fuel gage. Have your tank. Whenthe gage pointer 'Irst indicates "E," you need to fill up . For good braking, though, you still have fixed so it . All these iituations are four concerns some owners lave had about one part isn't If working well....tank's capacity to warn you turn the engine off before the gage reads"E" It takes more (or less) than the gage reads. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake systemis divided into two parts. The gage moves a little when you turn, stop you start the on , there could be ready...
... ignition switch is wrong with the fuel gage. Have your tank. Whenthe gage pointer 'Irst indicates "E," you need to fill up . For good braking, though, you still have fixed so it . All these iituations are four concerns some owners lave had about one part isn't If working well....tank's capacity to warn you turn the engine off before the gage reads"E" It takes more (or less) than the gage reads. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake systemis divided into two parts. The gage moves a little when you turn, stop you start the on , there could be ready...
Owner's Manual
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...Have the vehicle towed for three seconds. Or, the pedal may go harder to stop . Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With anti-lock, this light will come on when you start your engine and it ...will stay on for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) The brake system warning light will also come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to stop . If... the light flashes when you're driving, you don't haveanti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your parking brake doesn't release fully. Or, thepedal may closer to the floor. If the light comes ...
...Have the vehicle towed for three seconds. Or, the pedal may go harder to stop . Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With anti-lock, this light will come on when you start your engine and it ...will stay on for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) The brake system warning light will also come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to stop . If... the light flashes when you're driving, you don't haveanti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your parking brake doesn't release fully. Or, thepedal may closer to the floor. If the light comes ...