Owner's Manual
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... battery: These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: Headlight High Beam Parking Lights CautionPossibleInjury A Fasten Safety Belts Courtesy Lights Door LocWUnlock Window Up/Down Protect Eyes by Shielding @ \ \ b a A A Fog Lamps These symbols ...Burns These symbols have to do with your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are on your lights: Avoid Sparks or Flames 8 Master Lighting Switch Turn Signal Direction HazardWarningFlashers Windshield Wiper Windshield Washer Sparks or Flame Could Explode Battery m Windshield Defroster...
... battery: These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: Headlight High Beam Parking Lights CautionPossibleInjury A Fasten Safety Belts Courtesy Lights Door LocWUnlock Window Up/Down Protect Eyes by Shielding @ \ \ b a A A Fog Lamps These symbols ...Burns These symbols have to do with your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are on your lights: Avoid Sparks or Flames 8 Master Lighting Switch Turn Signal Direction HazardWarningFlashers Windshield Wiper Windshield Washer Sparks or Flame Could Explode Battery m Windshield Defroster...
Owner's Manual
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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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... ...8 Safety Belts: They're for Everyone ...14 Why Safety Belts Work ...15 Here Are Questions Many People Ask about the seatsin your Pontiac and how use your to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...Children ...30 Child Restraints ...31 ...38 Larger Children ...39 SafetyBeltExtender ...40 Checking Your ...after a Crash ...40 c ?..- Part 1 Seats & Restraint Systems ..', H e r e you shouldnot do with safety belts. and the Answers . . 17 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...18 19 How to safety belts properly.You can also learn about some things you 'll find information about Safety Belts -
... ...8 Safety Belts: They're for Everyone ...14 Why Safety Belts Work ...15 Here Are Questions Many People Ask about the seatsin your Pontiac and how use your to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...Children ...30 Child Restraints ...31 ...38 Larger Children ...39 SafetyBeltExtender ...40 Checking Your ...after a Crash ...40 c ?..- Part 1 Seats & Restraint Systems ..', H e r e you shouldnot do with safety belts. and the Answers . . 17 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...18 19 How to safety belts properly.You can also learn about some things you 'll find information about Safety Belts -
Owner's Manual
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... for Everyone This part of them, people who buckle up does matter ...a lot! ...I 4 And it explainsthe Supplemental Inflatable Restraint, or "air bag" system. 'his figure lights up as a reminder to use safety belts properly. You never know if you how to uckle up a person wouldn't survive. Without belts they could have...
... for Everyone This part of them, people who buckle up does matter ...a lot! ...I 4 And it explainsthe Supplemental Inflatable Restraint, or "air bag" system. 'his figure lights up as a reminder to use safety belts properly. You never know if you how to uckle up a person wouldn't survive. Without belts they could have...
Owner's Manual
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... a good driver doesn't protect you still have to buckle up to "Run" or Safety belts are foreveryone. "Start," a chime will be hurt. The safety belt light will also come on until the driver's belt is turned to get the most protection. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of less... than 40 mph Light (65 km/h). A: You may be an excellent driver, but especially in some vehicles today and will come on and stay on for sale has required...
... a good driver doesn't protect you still have to buckle up to "Run" or Safety belts are foreveryone. "Start," a chime will be hurt. The safety belt light will also come on until the driver's belt is turned to get the most protection. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of less... than 40 mph Light (65 km/h). A: You may be an excellent driver, but especially in some vehicles today and will come on and stay on for sale has required...
Owner's Manual
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An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children. If the you first start air bag readiness light comes on while you . PART NO C20-30-355 PRINTED IN U S A . A Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System(Air Bags) rhis section explains the Supplemental [nflatable Restraint (SIR), "... on when doesn't your vehicle, see your Manual more for front occupants. Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink an eye. Your Pontiac has an air bag F r both the driver and the right-front o Jassenger. If you're too close to know: 23 ... REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF THE AIR...
An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children. If the you first start air bag readiness light comes on while you . PART NO C20-30-355 PRINTED IN U S A . A Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System(Air Bags) rhis section explains the Supplemental [nflatable Restraint (SIR), "... on when doesn't your vehicle, see your Manual more for front occupants. Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink an eye. Your Pontiac has an air bag F r both the driver and the right-front o Jassenger. If you're too close to know: 23 ... REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF THE AIR...
Owner's Manual
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... Works Where is the air bag? Have your ignition to "Run" or "Start." Then the light should go out, which shows "AIR BAG" on it. You will see this light flash for electrical malfunctions, and the light tells you are driving, your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you if there... is a problem. Remember, if the air bag readiness light doesn't come on when you start your air bag system may not work properly. The system checks for a few seconds when you turn your vehicle ...
... Works Where is the air bag? Have your ignition to "Run" or "Start." Then the light should go out, which shows "AIR BAG" on it. You will see this light flash for electrical malfunctions, and the light tells you are driving, your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you if there... is a problem. Remember, if the air bag readiness light doesn't come on when you start your air bag system may not work properly. The system checks for a few seconds when you turn your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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...98 41 ... shifting and braking. and what to doif you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Pontiac.And information on starting. Part 2 Features & Controls Keys ...Door Locks ...Theft and Theft Deterrents ...NewVehicle "Break-In" ... ...ManualTransmission ...Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...Parking ...EngineExhaust ...Windows ...Horn ...Tiltwheel ...The Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever ...Operation of Lights ...Mirrors ...Twin Lift-off Roof Panels ...Storage and Compartments ...SunVisors ...AshtrayandLighter ...Instrument Panel and Cluster ...ConvertibleTop ...42 43 48...
...98 41 ... shifting and braking. and what to doif you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Pontiac.And information on starting. Part 2 Features & Controls Keys ...Door Locks ...Theft and Theft Deterrents ...NewVehicle "Break-In" ... ...ManualTransmission ...Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...Parking ...EngineExhaust ...Windows ...Horn ...Tiltwheel ...The Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever ...Operation of Lights ...Mirrors ...Twin Lift-off Roof Panels ...Storage and Compartments ...SunVisors ...AshtrayandLighter ...Instrument Panel and Cluster ...ConvertibleTop ...42 43 48...
Owner's Manual
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...Run", and the transmission is necessary.See the instructions on battery replacement. 0 Check the distance. You can be blockingthe signal. 0 See your Pontiac dealer or a qualified technician for about two seconds when you have a manual transmission, the parking brake must also be set. Check the ...location. If a transmitter is pressed. Once the new transmitter is "DOQR' is lost transmitter will turnon the interior lights for service. The system will not unlock unlock when the opened trunk symbol is turned to "Run", when you have an automatic ...
...Run", and the transmission is necessary.See the instructions on battery replacement. 0 Check the distance. You can be blockingthe signal. 0 See your Pontiac dealer or a qualified technician for about two seconds when you have a manual transmission, the parking brake must also be set. Check the ...location. If a transmitter is pressed. Once the new transmitter is "DOQR' is lost transmitter will turnon the interior lights for service. The system will not unlock unlock when the opened trunk symbol is turned to "Run", when you have an automatic ...
Owner's Manual
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... in printed side down. 4. Replace the front cover. Use two Duracell@ batteries, type DL2016, or a similar type. Remote Hatch Release (Option) 'ress the switch underthe light controls o unlock the hatch from inside your shift lever must be n "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) to use the ;witch. - ... \ - 3.
... in printed side down. 4. Replace the front cover. Use two Duracell@ batteries, type DL2016, or a similar type. Remote Hatch Release (Option) 'ress the switch underthe light controls o unlock the hatch from inside your shift lever must be n "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) to use the ;witch. - ... \ - 3.
Owner's Manual
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.... Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot, close it. Although your vehicle. Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in a storage area, or take it with the keys inside, it's an easy target for riders or joy professional thieves- When you park your Pontiac and open the driver's door, ydu'...transmission. Key in the hatchback area, be locked, andso will be sure they won't break the glass when you close all windows and lock your Pontiac has a number of sight. However, there are ways you can make it impossible to steal. And remember to lock the doors. You could break...
.... Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot, close it. Although your vehicle. Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in a storage area, or take it with the keys inside, it's an easy target for riders or joy professional thieves- When you park your Pontiac and open the driver's door, ydu'...transmission. Key in the hatchback area, be locked, andso will be sure they won't break the glass when you close all windows and lock your Pontiac has a number of sight. However, there are ways you can make it impossible to steal. And remember to lock the doors. You could break...
Owner's Manual
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Your PASS-Key@ I1 key may be New Vehicle "Break-Zn" NOTICE: Your modem Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in " guideline every time you get new brake linings. ...50 The security light will flash. PASS-Key% to the fuses (see your engine on during this time, you turn it will beable to... on and stays not start , the first ignition key may also want check an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside to have a new keymade. If your vehicle does start and the "SECURITY" light stays on, you will perform better in the long run you try to be serviced by the PASS-Key% system...
Your PASS-Key@ I1 key may be New Vehicle "Break-Zn" NOTICE: Your modem Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in " guideline every time you get new brake linings. ...50 The security light will flash. PASS-Key% to the fuses (see your engine on during this time, you turn it will beable to... on and stays not start , the first ignition key may also want check an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside to have a new keymade. If your vehicle does start and the "SECURITY" light stays on, you will perform better in the long run you try to be serviced by the PASS-Key% system...
Owner's Manual
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... not Ignition Switch running , "Acc" and "Run" allow you to switch, you can turn the switch tofive display some instrument panel warning positions: and indicator lights. driving.
... not Ignition Switch running , "Acc" and "Run" allow you to switch, you can turn the switch tofive display some instrument panel warning positions: and indicator lights. driving.
Owner's Manual
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When the engine starts, let go back to normal mode. If your engine still won't start the engine, the switch will light up when selected. NOTICE: Your engine is shut off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to work with your dealer.If you drive too ... keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. For general driving conditions, use the normal mode.It will then remain in the Index. The light in normal unless you may choose the "PERFORM, mode. If you have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual that tells how to a performance...
When the engine starts, let go back to normal mode. If your engine still won't start the engine, the switch will light up when selected. NOTICE: Your engine is shut off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to work with your dealer.If you drive too ... keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. For general driving conditions, use the normal mode.It will then remain in the Index. The light in normal unless you may choose the "PERFORM, mode. If you have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual that tells how to a performance...
Owner's Manual
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...when accelerating to activate the "SKIP SHIFT" upshift system. This helps youto get the best lossible fuel economy. 'his light willcome on . When this chart when the "SKIP SHIFT" light is on under these onditions: The engine coolant temperature is greater than 3 mph). Use "2" (Second) gear only whenyou...while your vehicle is' moving faster than3 mph. Follow the shift speeds in this light is on , you shift from "1" (First) gear to "4"(Fourth) gears only. SKIP SHIFT ;kip Shift Light (5.7LLT1 Engine) Yhen this light comes on , the gear shift lever will let you can press the clutch ...
...when accelerating to activate the "SKIP SHIFT" upshift system. This helps youto get the best lossible fuel economy. 'his light willcome on . When this chart when the "SKIP SHIFT" light is on under these onditions: The engine coolant temperature is greater than 3 mph). Use "2" (Second) gear only whenyou...while your vehicle is' moving faster than3 mph. Follow the shift speeds in this light is on , you shift from "1" (First) gear to "4"(Fourth) gears only. SKIP SHIFT ;kip Shift Light (5.7LLT1 Engine) Yhen this light comes on , the gear shift lever will let you can press the clutch ...
Owner's Manual
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... keep the trailer from moving. Pull the parking brake lever up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on the rear wheels. Hold therelease button in as you are towing a trailer and are parking on can push in the Index. If...
... keep the trailer from moving. Pull the parking brake lever up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on the rear wheels. Hold therelease button in as you are towing a trailer and are parking on can push in the Index. If...
Owner's Manual
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... down. b signal a turn is inished, the lever will return utomatically. 69 ... Lever r'ou can also raise it to ignal a turn signal has two upward '(for Light) and two downward (for Left) lositions. d Turn Signal and Lane Change ?otilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel Indicator m pull the lever.
... down. b signal a turn is inished, the lever will return utomatically. 69 ... Lever r'ou can also raise it to ignal a turn signal has two upward '(for Light) and two downward (for Left) lositions. d Turn Signal and Lane Change ?otilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel Indicator m pull the lever.
Owner's Manual
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Features and Controls A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in light rain or snow. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow start to 'MIST." Hold it there until you ...signal a turn , check the fuse (see your lane change. When the high beams are on, lis blue light on "MIST" longer. fou control the windshield wipersby urning the band with the wiper symbol In it to choose the delay time. itself when you...
Features and Controls A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in light rain or snow. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow start to 'MIST." Hold it there until you ...signal a turn , check the fuse (see your lane change. When the high beams are on, lis blue light on "MIST" longer. fou control the windshield wipersby urning the band with the wiper symbol In it to choose the delay time. itself when you...
Owner's Manual
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When going up steep hills, you may have to brake or shift to a lowergear to Of keep your vehicle will slow down . Step lightly on steep hills. !. fa... When you may have amanual transmission; When going downhill, you take your off the foot pedal, your speed down the to ...
When going up steep hills, you may have to brake or shift to a lowergear to Of keep your vehicle will slow down . Step lightly on steep hills. !. fa... When you may have amanual transmission; When going downhill, you take your off the foot pedal, your speed down the to ...
Owner's Manual
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For example, some jurisdictions may require special attention before you turn on your works these lights. Sidemarker lights Instrument panel lights to turn the ignition "Off' and leave he lights on . . ieadlight Doors The headlight doors are also on, or that headlights be opened ...without your headlights. The leadlight doors can be turned The main light control is a knob that on your parking lights without ...76 w -v Lights On Reminder f you operate these lights: windshield wipers. Taillights It isrecommended that you operate your fog lamps only when...
For example, some jurisdictions may require special attention before you turn on your works these lights. Sidemarker lights Instrument panel lights to turn the ignition "Off' and leave he lights on . . ieadlight Doors The headlight doors are also on, or that headlights be opened ...without your headlights. The leadlight doors can be turned The main light control is a knob that on your parking lights without ...76 w -v Lights On Reminder f you operate these lights: windshield wipers. Taillights It isrecommended that you operate your fog lamps only when...