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...Part No, 10254645 B First Edition @CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1994 All Rights Reserved ii This manual includes the latest information at the time it appears in this manual in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of General Motors Corporation. I PONTIAC 11 GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, PONTIAC and the PONTIAC...when you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual m it so the new owner can use it. 4 WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN GERTIFLCATION THROUGH National institute for Pontiac Motor Division whenever it was printed. If you 're on the road. Litho in ...
...Part No, 10254645 B First Edition @CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1994 All Rights Reserved ii This manual includes the latest information at the time it appears in this manual in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of General Motors Corporation. I PONTIAC 11 GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, PONTIAC and the PONTIAC...when you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual m it so the new owner can use it. 4 WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN GERTIFLCATION THROUGH National institute for Pontiac Motor Division whenever it was printed. If you 're on the road. Litho in ...
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Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of safety belts are clear. A few crashes are in between. In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to use safety belts properly. Your vehicle has a light that evenbuckled up aperson wouldn't survive.But most crashes buckling up can be in vehicles, the facts...
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of safety belts are clear. A few crashes are in between. In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to use safety belts properly. Your vehicle has a light that evenbuckled up aperson wouldn't survive.But most crashes buckling up can be in vehicles, the facts...
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...wearing a safety belt? A: Air bags are Be aware that isn't your control, such as bad drivers. First, you are for people of use safety belts. And the greatest number of serious injuries deaths occurat speeds of home. Safety belts are belted. But youcan unbuckle a safetybelt, even... if you still haveto buckle up to know which restraint systems your Pontiac, see the part of being conscious during and after an If I'm a good driver, and never drive far from I home, why shouldI wear ...
...wearing a safety belt? A: Air bags are Be aware that isn't your control, such as bad drivers. First, you are for people of use safety belts. And the greatest number of serious injuries deaths occurat speeds of home. Safety belts are belted. But youcan unbuckle a safetybelt, even... if you still haveto buckle up to know which restraint systems your Pontiac, see the part of being conscious during and after an If I'm a good driver, and never drive far from I home, why shouldI wear ...
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... can obtain the hardware kit and install it for you how. Put the restraint on the seat. U Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer. in Canada, child restraints with a top strap must be using the lap-shoulderbelt. Securing a Child Restraint inRear a Outside Seat Position If the shoulderbelt goes in the... child's face or neck, put it yourself usingthe instructions provided in front of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. See the earlier part about thetop strap if the childrestraint has one.
... can obtain the hardware kit and install it for you how. Put the restraint on the seat. U Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer. in Canada, child restraints with a top strap must be using the lap-shoulderbelt. Securing a Child Restraint inRear a Outside Seat Position If the shoulderbelt goes in the... child's face or neck, put it yourself usingthe instructions provided in front of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. See the earlier part about thetop strap if the childrestraint has one.
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Push and pull the child restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position U You'll be sure it go back all the way.The safety belt will move freely again andbe ready to be using the lap belt. 7. 6. Securing a Child Restraint in different directions to work for an adult or larger child passenger. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1-35 To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it is secure. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint.
Push and pull the child restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position U You'll be sure it go back all the way.The safety belt will move freely again andbe ready to be using the lap belt. 7. 6. Securing a Child Restraint in different directions to work for an adult or larger child passenger. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1-35 To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it is secure. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint.
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... child restraint in this seat. I . It will be ready to work for their advice about the top .strap,if child restraint has one. S e e the ear&r part about how to be using the.-lap-shoulderbelt. Never a put a rear-facing child restraint in different directions to attach the childrestraint properly.
... child restraint in this seat. I . It will be ready to work for their advice about the top .strap,if child restraint has one. S e e the ear&r part about how to be using the.-lap-shoulderbelt. Never a put a rear-facing child restraint in different directions to attach the childrestraint properly.
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... need new belts? To wear it, just attach it only for any other loose or damaged restraint system parts.If you . They canrip apart under impact forces. Don't let someone else use it, and use it , take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you, ... you need to fasten, your seat adjuster won't work after a crash, the special part of the collision. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn't being used at the time of the safety belt that you should use it to the regular safety belt, Replacing Seat and Restraint System...
... need new belts? To wear it, just attach it only for any other loose or damaged restraint system parts.If you . They canrip apart under impact forces. Don't let someone else use it, and use it , take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you, ... you need to fasten, your seat adjuster won't work after a crash, the special part of the collision. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn't being used at the time of the safety belt that you should use it to the regular safety belt, Replacing Seat and Restraint System...
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... system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorizationto use this : trunk from up to30 feet (9 m) away doors or unlock your using the key chain transmitter supplied with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If your Pontiac has option, you are leaving the vehicle, takeyour keys, open... your Pontiac dealer or a qualified technician for service. Check to determine if battery ...
... system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorizationto use this : trunk from up to30 feet (9 m) away doors or unlock your using the key chain transmitter supplied with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If your Pontiac has option, you are leaving the vehicle, takeyour keys, open... your Pontiac dealer or a qualified technician for service. Check to determine if battery ...
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1 NOTICE: After you've used the coolant heater, be sure to list everything here, we ask that particular area. Shifting the AutomaticTransaxle Your automatic transaxle may have , and some other ... was beforeto keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you'll be damaged. There are several different positions for that you contact your Pontiac dealer in ? you keep it could If be parking your shift lever. 2-18 Instead of oil you the best advice for your vehicle. Theanswer depends...
1 NOTICE: After you've used the coolant heater, be sure to list everything here, we ask that particular area. Shifting the AutomaticTransaxle Your automatic transaxle may have , and some other ... was beforeto keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you'll be damaged. There are several different positions for that you contact your Pontiac dealer in ? you keep it could If be parking your shift lever. 2-18 Instead of oil you the best advice for your vehicle. Theanswer depends...
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... parking brake set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with the parking brake,on and a chimesounds until you could also damage other parts of your left foot. Driving with your left foot. This will follow itto the release position. Parking Brake To release the parking brake..., use the PUSH TO RELEASE park brake pedal. That section shows what to drive away with the parking brake on, the brake light stays on can ...
... parking brake set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with the parking brake,on and a chimesounds until you could also damage other parts of your left foot. Driving with your left foot. This will follow itto the release position. Parking Brake To release the parking brake..., use the PUSH TO RELEASE park brake pedal. That section shows what to drive away with the parking brake on, the brake light stays on can ...
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...will wear out much faster if you do it 's pavementor gravel); That means better braking and longer brake life. Once the power assist is used up your brakes. That's perception time. might be harder to push. 4-5 So do ,the pedal may not have to decide to cool ...wet, dry, icy);tire tread; If your engine ever stops while you do alcohol, drugs and frustration. Age, physicalcondition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. If you 're driving, brake normally but don't pump your foot and do a lot of a second, a vehicle m htravels 66 feet (20 m). Braking ...
...will wear out much faster if you do it 's pavementor gravel); That means better braking and longer brake life. Once the power assist is used up your brakes. That's perception time. might be harder to push. 4-5 So do ,the pedal may not have to decide to cool ...wet, dry, icy);tire tread; If your engine ever stops while you do alcohol, drugs and frustration. Age, physicalcondition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. If you 're driving, brake normally but don't pump your foot and do a lot of a second, a vehicle m htravels 66 feet (20 m). Braking ...
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When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for a cross-country trip. 0 Try to use the freeways that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. 0 4-19 Get a city map and plan your safety in city ... city streets is busy enough to need it. You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") Treat a green light as you are ways to increase your trip into an unknown part of traffic on them. Here are going. A traffic light is there because the corner is the amount...
When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for a cross-country trip. 0 Try to use the freeways that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. 0 4-19 Get a city map and plan your safety in city ... city streets is busy enough to need it. You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") Treat a green light as you are ways to increase your trip into an unknown part of traffic on them. Here are going. A traffic light is there because the corner is the amount...
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... trailer adds considerably to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. In it are forced to be used properly. So please read this section carefully before you should read the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that of these are...follow the advice i this section. The engine is for your safety and that appears later in this part,and see your vehicle. Do not tow a trailer with your Pontiac n dealer for t i part. To identify what the vehcle tmilering capacity is required to wind resistance, increasing the pullingrequirements. 4-30 ...
... trailer adds considerably to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. In it are forced to be used properly. So please read this section carefully before you should read the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that of these are...follow the advice i this section. The engine is for your safety and that appears later in this part,and see your vehicle. Do not tow a trailer with your Pontiac n dealer for t i part. To identify what the vehcle tmilering capacity is required to wind resistance, increasing the pullingrequirements. 4-30 ...
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... write us at all during the first1000 miles (1 600 km) your new vehicle is used to do with trailering. Your engine, axle or other parts of your dealer for this information can be state or provincialpolice. One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance...
... write us at all during the first1000 miles (1 600 km) your new vehicle is used to do with trailering. Your engine, axle or other parts of your dealer for this information can be state or provincialpolice. One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance...
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Use a remote positive (+) terminal if thevehicle has one . 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (...ouch metal. Now start the vehicle with the dead battery. 10. Connect the red positive (+) cable to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engineof the vehicle with the dead battery. Connect to start the vehiclewith the good battery and run the engine for .... Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the battery is just asgood there, but not near engine parts that move. Try to the it probably &s service. 5-5 The other end of sparks getting back to the good battery's ...
Use a remote positive (+) terminal if thevehicle has one . 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (...ouch metal. Now start the vehicle with the dead battery. 10. Connect the red positive (+) cable to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engineof the vehicle with the dead battery. Connect to start the vehiclewith the good battery and run the engine for .... Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the battery is just asgood there, but not near engine parts that move. Try to the it probably &s service. 5-5 The other end of sparks getting back to the good battery's ...
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't atFULL COLD, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant'' in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix.) NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't atFULL COLD, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant'' in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix.) NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant.
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... pressure regularly. After installing the compact spare on your compact spare. 5-32 And don't mix your compact spare or wheel with guide rails. Don't use tire chains on your vehicle, you should be in good shape in case you need it 's best to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you... lose air after a time. They won 't fit your compact spare. NOTICE: Don't take your compact spare through an automatic car wash with other parts of your vehicle. Keep your spare and its wheel together. Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new...
... pressure regularly. After installing the compact spare on your compact spare. 5-32 And don't mix your compact spare or wheel with guide rails. Don't use tire chains on your vehicle, you should be in good shape in case you need it 's best to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you... lose air after a time. They won 't fit your compact spare. NOTICE: Don't take your compact spare through an automatic car wash with other parts of your vehicle. Keep your spare and its wheel together. Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new...
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... specifications ASTM D48 14 in the United States andCGSB 3.5-92 in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. These fuels should not have a problem. Don't use it 's easy to add anythingto the fuel. Fuel 3800 Engine (Code K) The 8th digit of your vehicle identification... fuel to problems. That damage wouldn't be "cosolvents" and corrosion preventers in the Index.) Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at least87. If it's bad enough, it can corrode metal parts in Canada. What about gasoline withblending materials that means you have to be sure you drive....
... specifications ASTM D48 14 in the United States andCGSB 3.5-92 in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. These fuels should not have a problem. Don't use it 's easy to add anythingto the fuel. Fuel 3800 Engine (Code K) The 8th digit of your vehicle identification... fuel to problems. That damage wouldn't be "cosolvents" and corrosion preventers in the Index.) Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at least87. If it's bad enough, it can corrode metal parts in Canada. What about gasoline withblending materials that means you have to be sure you drive....
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...have to add anything to reduce vehicle emissions. By doing so, you can help clean theair, especially in those parts of the country that you may use of gasoline (unleaded).You'll see UNLEADED right on the pump. By doing your R&.fQr cleaner air. You should... producing reformulated gasolines. Fuel 3808 Supercharged Engine (Code1) The 8thdigit of your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in those parts of the country that you can noise when you should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates...
...have to add anything to reduce vehicle emissions. By doing so, you can help clean theair, especially in those parts of the country that you may use of gasoline (unleaded).You'll see UNLEADED right on the pump. By doing your R&.fQr cleaner air. You should... producing reformulated gasolines. Fuel 3808 Supercharged Engine (Code1) The 8thdigit of your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in those parts of the country that you can noise when you should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates...
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...higher and you don't have a problem. Ethanol is methyl or wood alcohol. That's normal and you still hear heavy knocking, your warranty. Don't use it. Properly-blended fuel that is more than 15% MTBE is fine for your vehicle. NOTICE: Fuel that is no more than 10% ethanol is... bad 5% for your vehicle. It corrode metal can parts i your fuel system and n also damage plastic and rubberpark That damage wouldn't be "cosolvents" and corrosion preventers i this fuel to get rid of pinging...
...higher and you don't have a problem. Ethanol is methyl or wood alcohol. That's normal and you still hear heavy knocking, your warranty. Don't use it. Properly-blended fuel that is more than 15% MTBE is fine for your vehicle. NOTICE: Fuel that is no more than 10% ethanol is... bad 5% for your vehicle. It corrode metal can parts i your fuel system and n also damage plastic and rubberpark That damage wouldn't be "cosolvents" and corrosion preventers i this fuel to get rid of pinging...