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... vehicle. I you open the driver's door when the ignition is off while the vehicle is not running, you can use RUN to displaysome instrument panel warning lights. But turn the key hard. START (E): This position starts your electrical power accessories, and to operate your engine. switch The stays in the ignition. But...
... vehicle. I you open the driver's door when the ignition is off while the vehicle is not running, you can use RUN to displaysome instrument panel warning lights. But turn the key hard. START (E): This position starts your electrical power accessories, and to operate your engine. switch The stays in the ignition. But...
Owner's Manual
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... you are towinga trailer and are parkingon m hill, y see "Towinga Trailer" in as you can cause on . If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on your rear brakes to overheat.
... you are towinga trailer and are parkingon m hill, y see "Towinga Trailer" in as you can cause on . If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on your rear brakes to overheat.
Owner's Manual
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I . , ' ... Be sure to instrument panel the cluster for your vehicle. Instrument Panel Cluster Your Pontiac is equippedwiththisinstrument panel cluster, includes indicator warning lights and h gages that apply to read about those that are explained on the following pages.
I . , ' ... Be sure to instrument panel the cluster for your vehicle. Instrument Panel Cluster Your Pontiac is equippedwiththisinstrument panel cluster, includes indicator warning lights and h gages that apply to read about those that are explained on the following pages.
Owner's Manual
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...may beon your vehicle.The pictures willhelp you know your vehicle's functions. Please follow this happens. Often gages and warning lights work together to do about it. When oneof the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when you the start engine just to wrong beforeit becomes serious enough cause an ...expensive repair or replacement. Warning lights come on when you are familiar with one of the gages shows there may be or is a problem with this section, you ...
...may beon your vehicle.The pictures willhelp you know your vehicle's functions. Please follow this happens. Often gages and warning lights work together to do about it. When oneof the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when you the start engine just to wrong beforeit becomes serious enough cause an ...expensive repair or replacement. Warning lights come on when you are familiar with one of the gages shows there may be or is a problem with this section, you ...
Owner's Manual
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..., the pedal maygo closer to push. If the warninglight comes on, there could drain your battery. I - 1 This light should go out. . 1 Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake systemis divided into two parts. Driving while this light is still on while you are driving, you it will come on , be a brake problem. may notice...
..., the pedal maygo closer to push. If the warninglight comes on, there could drain your battery. I - 1 This light should go out. . 1 Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake systemis divided into two parts. Driving while this light is still on while you are driving, you it will come on , be a brake problem. may notice...
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... off . the regular brake If system warning light isn't you still have brakes, but on, you don'thave anti-lock brakes.If the regular brake system warning light also on, you 're driving, stop soon as light will stay on again while you set your Pontiac needs service. fully. If it means ...youhave a brake problem. The If the light stays on after your regular brakes. in 1 .I 'I ...
... off . the regular brake If system warning light isn't you still have brakes, but on, you don'thave anti-lock brakes.If the regular brake system warning light also on, you 're driving, stop soon as light will stay on again while you set your Pontiac needs service. fully. If it means ...youhave a brake problem. The If the light stays on after your regular brakes. in 1 .I 'I ...
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...as you start the engine. If the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes on and stays for more information.) The warning light will come on then, have it fixed so it means there's a problem with system. If the warning light doesn't come on when you if there's a problem...may come on for the following reasons: 0 Enhanced,T'raction Syst'em Warning Light (Option) With the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this warning light should go off by pressing the button on the shiftlever knob, the warning light will be a problemwith your Enhanced Traction System and your driving accordingly....
...as you start the engine. If the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes on and stays for more information.) The warning light will come on then, have it fixed so it means there's a problem with system. If the warning light doesn't come on when you if there's a problem...may come on for the following reasons: 0 Enhanced,T'raction Syst'em Warning Light (Option) With the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this warning light should go off by pressing the button on the shiftlever knob, the warning light will be a problemwith your Enhanced Traction System and your driving accordingly....
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...to your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. . . . : i . ,, : . Malfunctilon Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) ~ . ; d . , . .? .< . . . . , - .. , ..b .. - -... . .- Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comes on and stays on to indicate that emissions are visible signsof steam see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. , . This system... the coolant level checked. See "Engine Coolant" in theIndex before opening thehood. .>. : . ; . ' ,. '? I' CHECK 0 Your Pontiac is intended to assist your vehicle. t '7 :. .-..-' ' ""2-60
...to your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. . . . : i . ,, : . Malfunctilon Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) ~ . ; d . , . .? .< . . . . , - .. , ..b .. - -... . .- Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comes on and stays on to indicate that emissions are visible signsof steam see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. , . This system... the coolant level checked. See "Engine Coolant" in theIndex before opening thehood. .>. : . ; . ' ,. '? I' CHECK 0 Your Pontiac is intended to assist your vehicle. t '7 :. .-..-' ' ""2-60
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... the gage fuel system. If the vehicle fails to fill up . None a tamper mode. At the service station,the gas pump shutsoff b'efore If the light comes on continuously while driving and the gage reads FULL (F). ' be protecteil Passlock, by indicated. J The gage doesn't go back toEMPTY (E) when you about ....your dealer. Your vehicle will stay on until the engine starts. it little more or less to start, see your in the Index. Passlock Warning Light This light will come on below the gage when the fuel tank is the on. Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you turn the key towards the...
... the gage fuel system. If the vehicle fails to fill up . None a tamper mode. At the service station,the gas pump shutsoff b'efore If the light comes on continuously while driving and the gage reads FULL (F). ' be protecteil Passlock, by indicated. J The gage doesn't go back toEMPTY (E) when you about ....your dealer. Your vehicle will stay on until the engine starts. it little more or less to start, see your in the Index. Passlock Warning Light This light will come on below the gage when the fuel tank is the on. Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you turn the key towards the...
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... to hard stops.Your brakes will wear much fasterif you out do , the pedal may hear a momentary motor or clicking while noise this warning light will check itself. Some people drive in the Index. 4-6 heavy accelerationfollowed by heavy braking -- That means of better braking and longer brake ...the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you brake. When you start your anti-lock brake system will stayon.' See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- If your on, brake pedal moves little. This isa normal. () e If there's aproblem with traffic. rather than ...
... to hard stops.Your brakes will wear much fasterif you out do , the pedal may hear a momentary motor or clicking while noise this warning light will check itself. Some people drive in the Index. 4-6 heavy accelerationfollowed by heavy braking -- That means of better braking and longer brake ...the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you brake. When you start your anti-lock brake system will stayon.' See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- If your on, brake pedal moves little. This isa normal. () e If there's aproblem with traffic. rather than ...
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..., youshouldalwaysleave the EnhancedEnhancedTractionSystem is wheel spin. The Enhanced Traction System warning light should turn the system the warning you ever need "Rocking Your Vehicle" in the Index.) to limit wheel spin. Adjust your (O Off light will come on but the system won't turn 'the system off... current need to let you turn right off , the Enhanced Traction To limitwheel spin, especially in sand, mud, or snow. go When this warning light will comeon to .Y U should off , Traction System on. See "Enhanced Traction System To turn the system Off if . See ice away...
..., youshouldalwaysleave the EnhancedEnhancedTractionSystem is wheel spin. The Enhanced Traction System warning light should turn the system the warning you ever need "Rocking Your Vehicle" in the Index.) to limit wheel spin. Adjust your (O Off light will come on but the system won't turn 'the system off... current need to let you turn right off , the Enhanced Traction To limitwheel spin, especially in sand, mud, or snow. go When this warning light will comeon to .Y U should off , Traction System on. See "Enhanced Traction System To turn the system Off if . See ice away...
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... hear steamcoming from it. Engine Overheating .\ You will find a coolant temperature g.age and a low coolant warning light on your warranty. 5-12 The costly repairs would not be covered by your Pontiac's instrument panel. Just turn it off and get out of steam or coolant before opening the hood, If...vehicle until the engine is no coolant, your engine if it can be badly burned. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Low Coolant Warning Light" in it overheats, and get everyone away from the engine if you just open the hood. Stop your vehicle can catch fire, You ...
... hear steamcoming from it. Engine Overheating .\ You will find a coolant temperature g.age and a low coolant warning light on your warranty. 5-12 The costly repairs would not be covered by your Pontiac's instrument panel. Just turn it off and get out of steam or coolant before opening the hood, If...vehicle until the engine is no coolant, your engine if it can be badly burned. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Low Coolant Warning Light" in it overheats, and get everyone away from the engine if you just open the hood. Stop your vehicle can catch fire, You ...
Owner's Manual
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... is low. If you should checkthe fluid level in your Pontiac will: Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). O Protect against rust and corrosion. 0 Help keep the proper engine temperature. Give boiling protectionup to 265 9 F ( 129 C). Let the warning lights and gages work as they should be added if level is...
... is low. If you should checkthe fluid level in your Pontiac will: Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). O Protect against rust and corrosion. 0 Help keep the proper engine temperature. Give boiling protectionup to 265 9 F ( 129 C). Let the warning lights and gages work as they should be added if level is...
Owner's Manual
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... pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are canallow steam and hot scalding liquids to blow out and burn badly. See "LOW coolant Warning Light" in the Index. Don't spillcoolant on hot engine parts. coolant. is You can be at surge tank, but only when the engine cool. Coolant...engine When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it will burn if the engine parts are .hot When your engine is tight. I A CAUTION: If this light comes on, means you spill coolant on a hot engine. you need more coolant, add the proper mix the at enough. the FULLCOLD mark, or a...
... pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are canallow steam and hot scalding liquids to blow out and burn badly. See "LOW coolant Warning Light" in the Index. Don't spillcoolant on hot engine parts. coolant. is You can be at surge tank, but only when the engine cool. Coolant...engine When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it will burn if the engine parts are .hot When your engine is tight. I A CAUTION: If this light comes on, means you spill coolant on a hot engine. you need more coolant, add the proper mix the at enough. the FULLCOLD mark, or a...
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Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. ~~ When your brake warning light will come on the brake hydraulic What to a low level, your brake fluid falls to Add When you get new brake linings. such as necessary, ... others could be damaged. So, it . @ enough. If you add fluid when your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won 't work at fluid -- See "Brake System Warning Light" in the Index.
Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. ~~ When your brake warning light will come on the brake hydraulic What to a low level, your brake fluid falls to Add When you get new brake linings. such as necessary, ... others could be damaged. So, it . @ enough. If you add fluid when your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won 't work at fluid -- See "Brake System Warning Light" in the Index.
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... ...3- 13. 3. 16 Air Bag ...1-20 1-24 How Does it Restrain ...1-22 How it Works ...Location ...,..,...l-22 Readiness Light ...1-21. 2-55 Servicing ...1-25 What Makes it Inflate ...1-23 What Will You See After it Inflates ...1-24 1-23 When...13 Battery ...6-32 Charging System Indicator Light ...2-56 Jump Starting ...5-2 Replacement. Keyless Entry ...2-7 Saver ...2-43 Warnings ...5-2 BBB Auto Line ...8-8 Better Business Bureau Mediation ...8-8 ... ...b... :yv... Cleaning ...6-50 Antenna, Fixed ...3-24 Antifreeze ...5-16, 6-22 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...2-57, 4-6 Brakes ...4-6 3-21...
... ...3- 13. 3. 16 Air Bag ...1-20 1-24 How Does it Restrain ...1-22 How it Works ...Location ...,..,...l-22 Readiness Light ...1-21. 2-55 Servicing ...1-25 What Makes it Inflate ...1-23 What Will You See After it Inflates ...1-24 1-23 When...13 Battery ...6-32 Charging System Indicator Light ...2-56 Jump Starting ...5-2 Replacement. Keyless Entry ...2-7 Saver ...2-43 Warnings ...5-2 BBB Auto Line ...8-8 Better Business Bureau Mediation ...8-8 ... ...b... :yv... Cleaning ...6-50 Antenna, Fixed ...3-24 Antifreeze ...5-16, 6-22 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...2-57, 4-6 Brakes ...4-6 3-21...
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... Chains. Brake Adjustment ...6-31 Fluid ...'...6-28 Master Cylinder ...6-28 Parking ...2-24 6-31 Pedal Travel ...Replacing System Parts ...6-31 System Warning Light ...2-56, 6-29 Trailer ...4-37 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check ...7-39 Wear ...6-30 Brakes, Anti-Lock ...4-6 Braking ...4-5 Braking in the.... Air ...6-16 Cl. eaning...6-45 Aluminum Wheels ...6-50 Fabric ...6-46 Glass ...6-48 Inside of Yon Pontiac ...6-45 Instrument Panel ...6-48 Leather ...6-47 Outside of Your Pontiac ...6-49 Spelcial Problems ...6-46 Stains ...6-46 Tires ...6-50 Vinyl ...6-47 Wheels ...6-50 Windshield and Wiper ...
... Chains. Brake Adjustment ...6-31 Fluid ...'...6-28 Master Cylinder ...6-28 Parking ...2-24 6-31 Pedal Travel ...Replacing System Parts ...6-31 System Warning Light ...2-56, 6-29 Trailer ...4-37 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check ...7-39 Wear ...6-30 Brakes, Anti-Lock ...4-6 Braking ...4-5 Braking in the.... Air ...6-16 Cl. eaning...6-45 Aluminum Wheels ...6-50 Fabric ...6-46 Glass ...6-48 Inside of Yon Pontiac ...6-45 Instrument Panel ...6-48 Leather ...6-47 Outside of Your Pontiac ...6-49 Spelcial Problems ...6-46 Stains ...6-46 Tires ...6-50 Vinyl ...6-47 Wheels ...6-50 Windshield and Wiper ...
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... Filling Your T n ...ak 6-4 Filter, Air ...6-16 FinishC ...6-49 6- 51 FinishDamage ...First Gear. Hazard Warning ...5-1 Flat Tire. Fulel ...6-3 Fourth Gear. FrenchLanguageManual ...11 FrontTowing ...5-9 Fuel ...6-2 FillingYourTank ...6-4 Gage ...2-65 In Foreign... ...Adding ...6-12 Additives ...6-14 Checking ...6-11 Used ...6-15 WhatToUse ...6-13 When to Change ...6-15 Enhanced Traction System Active Light ...: 2-59. 4-8 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...2-58. 4-9 Ethanol ...6-3 Exhaust. Engine ...2-28 6-46 'Fabric Cleaning ...Fifth Gear. First Gear. Changing ...5-21 Fluids...
... Filling Your T n ...ak 6-4 Filter, Air ...6-16 FinishC ...6-49 6- 51 FinishDamage ...First Gear. Hazard Warning ...5-1 Flat Tire. Fulel ...6-3 Fourth Gear. FrenchLanguageManual ...11 FrontTowing ...5-9 Fuel ...6-2 FillingYourTank ...6-4 Gage ...2-65 In Foreign... ...Adding ...6-12 Additives ...6-14 Checking ...6-11 Used ...6-15 WhatToUse ...6-13 When to Change ...6-15 Enhanced Traction System Active Light ...: 2-59. 4-8 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...2-58. 4-9 Ethanol ...6-3 Exhaust. Engine ...2-28 6-46 'Fabric Cleaning ...Fifth Gear. First Gear. Changing ...5-21 Fluids...
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......2-11 NightV~sion...4-16 amtenance Record ..., 7-44 . Lights Air Bag Readiness ...1.21. 2.55 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...2.57. 4 6 . 2.56. 6.29 Brake System Warning ...2-56 Charging System Indicator ...Check Engine ...2-60 2-64...Warning ...2-63 Oil Pressure ...2-65 Basslock" Warning ...Safety Belt Reminder ...1-7. 2-55 Litter Bag Hook ...2-48 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-32 .' Automatic Door ...2-4 Cylinders ...7-38 Doof ...: ...2-3 Key Lock Cylinder Service ...7-38 Power Do'or ...2-4 Rear Door Security ...2-5 Steering Column Lock Check ...7-39 Trunk ...2-8 Low Coolant Warning Light...
......2-11 NightV~sion...4-16 amtenance Record ..., 7-44 . Lights Air Bag Readiness ...1.21. 2.55 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...2.57. 4 6 . 2.56. 6.29 Brake System Warning ...2-56 Charging System Indicator ...Check Engine ...2-60 2-64...Warning ...2-63 Oil Pressure ...2-65 Basslock" Warning ...Safety Belt Reminder ...1-7. 2-55 Litter Bag Hook ...2-48 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-32 .' Automatic Door ...2-4 Cylinders ...7-38 Doof ...: ...2-3 Key Lock Cylinder Service ...7-38 Power Do'or ...2-4 Rear Door Security ...2-5 Steering Column Lock Check ...7-39 Trunk ...2-8 Low Coolant Warning Light...
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odometer ...2-53 ...2-53 Odometer. Trip Off -Road Recovery ...4- 12 Oil Pressure Light ...2-63 Oil. Engine ...6-10 Overdrive, Automatic Transaxle ...2-20 2-46 Overhead Console ...5 - 12 Overheating Engine ...7-37 Owner Checks and Services ...8- 11 Owner Publications, Ordering ...Paint Spotting, ... Check ...Lots ...2-10 Over Things That Burn ...2-28 With a Trailer ...4-39 Your Vehicle, Manual Transaxle ...2-27 Passenger Position ...1-26 Passing ...4-13 Passlock" ...2-10 2-65 Passlock" Warning Light ...Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-41 Pontiac Cares Information ...8- 1 ... 1-27
odometer ...2-53 ...2-53 Odometer. Trip Off -Road Recovery ...4- 12 Oil Pressure Light ...2-63 Oil. Engine ...6-10 Overdrive, Automatic Transaxle ...2-20 2-46 Overhead Console ...5 - 12 Overheating Engine ...7-37 Owner Checks and Services ...8- 11 Owner Publications, Ordering ...Paint Spotting, ... Check ...Lots ...2-10 Over Things That Burn ...2-28 With a Trailer ...4-39 Your Vehicle, Manual Transaxle ...2-27 Passenger Position ...1-26 Passing ...4-13 Passlock" ...2-10 2-65 Passlock" Warning Light ...Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-41 Pontiac Cares Information ...8- 1 ... 1-27