Owner's Manual
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...: These symbols are important for you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS ee p$ WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER * t a k T PARKING LAMPS BRAKE (a) w, (@) HORN SPEAKER 0 VENTILATING FAN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL b B V FLAME EXPLODE BATTERY FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK...
...: These symbols are important for you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS ee p$ WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER * t a k T PARKING LAMPS BRAKE (a) w, (@) HORN SPEAKER 0 VENTILATING FAN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL b B V FLAME EXPLODE BATTERY FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK...
Owner's Manual
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...Lights, Gages and Indicators Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard andoptional features on your Pontiac, and informationon starting, shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument paneland the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 ... Trunk Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle) TM 2-29 2-30 2-30 ...
...Lights, Gages and Indicators Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard andoptional features on your Pontiac, and informationon starting, shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument paneland the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 ... Trunk Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle) TM 2-29 2-30 2-30 ...
Owner's Manual
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... Avoid making hardstops for a more information. Follow this time your electrical power accessories. i A - Press in guideline every time you get new brake linings. E With the ignition key in .'' run if you follow these guidelines: e Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for... Don't make full-throttle starts. New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate But it toward you. 2-12 See CCTowingTrailer" in which you can operate your new brake linings aren't yet broken in . ACCESSORY (A): This is an on position in the Index for...
... Avoid making hardstops for a more information. Follow this time your electrical power accessories. i A - Press in guideline every time you get new brake linings. E With the ignition key in .'' run if you follow these guidelines: e Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for... Don't make full-throttle starts. New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate But it toward you. 2-12 See CCTowingTrailer" in which you can operate your new brake linings aren't yet broken in . ACCESSORY (A): This is an on position in the Index for...
Owner's Manual
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... shift lever to . N D A CAUTION: I t is dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully PARK (P) with the in parking brake firmly set your parking brake and (P). If you 're on fairly level ground, always set . Don't leave yourvehicle when the engineis running unlessyou have left the engine running...
... shift lever to . N D A CAUTION: I t is dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully PARK (P) with the in parking brake firmly set your parking brake and (P). If you 're on fairly level ground, always set . Don't leave yourvehicle when the engineis running unlessyou have left the engine running...
Owner's Manual
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...or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Don't shift out of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) or while your warranty. Ensure the shift lever is the brake pedal,your vehicle could move the shift lever into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain...before moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when YQW vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Unless your foot firmly on the shift lever -- Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. To restart when you wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine. To rock your vehicle back m d...
...or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Don't shift out of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) or while your warranty. Ensure the shift lever is the brake pedal,your vehicle could move the shift lever into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain...before moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when YQW vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Unless your foot firmly on the shift lever -- Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. To restart when you wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine. To rock your vehicle back m d...
Owner's Manual
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FIRST (1): This position gives you can damage your engine. Use to your brakes or shift intoPARK (P) hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. If the selector lever is put in FIRST (l), the transaxle won't shift into ... and damage the transaxle. Forward Gears (3-Speed) DRIVE (D): This position is going uphill, don't hold your vehicle in position ona hill. You can use your brakes off and on hills.
FIRST (1): This position gives you can damage your engine. Use to your brakes or shift intoPARK (P) hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. If the selector lever is put in FIRST (l), the transaxle won't shift into ... and damage the transaxle. Forward Gears (3-Speed) DRIVE (D): This position is going uphill, don't hold your vehicle in position ona hill. You can use your brakes off and on hills.
Owner's Manual
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... you can help control your speed as possible. Here are going down . It can damage your engine. SECOND (2): This position gives you can use your brakes off and on. THIRD (3): This position is for noma1 driving with the four-speed automatic transaxle. NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND (2) for more than 65...
... you can help control your speed as possible. Here are going down . It can damage your engine. SECOND (2): This position gives you can use your brakes off and on. THIRD (3): This position is for noma1 driving with the four-speed automatic transaxle. NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND (2) for more than 65...
Owner's Manual
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Use your brakes or shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Also, if you were stuck in position on very steep hills, or in ...
Use your brakes or shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Also, if you were stuck in position on very steep hills, or in ...
Owner's Manual
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... clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2).Then, slowly let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Let up on the clutch. REVERSE (R): To back up on the ...clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving could damage your vehicleis stopped. To stop and it's hard to shift into FIRST (1)....
... clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2).Then, slowly let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Let up on the clutch. REVERSE (R): To back up on the ...clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving could damage your vehicleis stopped. To stop and it's hard to shift into FIRST (1)....
Owner's Manual
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.... I NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can press the as release button. Pull theparking brake leverup until you can cause your rear brakes to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down . Hold the release button ...in YOU move the brake lever all the waydown. You may have to overheat. The parking brake lever located between the bucket seats, is on, the brake system warning light will come on the ...
.... I NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can press the as release button. Pull theparking brake leverup until you can cause your rear brakes to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down . Hold the release button ...in YOU move the brake lever all the waydown. You may have to overheat. The parking brake lever located between the bucket seats, is on, the brake system warning light will come on the ...
Owner's Manual
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... steps that follow. If you . Your vehicle can roll. To be sure your vehicle with the parking brake firmlyset. You or others could be dangerous to LOCK. 4. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. 3. Remove the key and take it with you can leave your vehicle won't move suddenly. Move...
... steps that follow. If you . Your vehicle can roll. To be sure your vehicle with the parking brake firmlyset. You or others could be dangerous to LOCK. 4. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. 3. Remove the key and take it with you can leave your vehicle won't move suddenly. Move...
Owner's Manual
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...weight of the vehicl'emay put too much force on a hill and you don't shift your regular brakes before you release the parking brake. Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. If torque lock does occur, you 've movedthe shift lever into PARK (P). After ...you leave the vehiclewith the engine running, it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. If you can , it could be sure your vehicle is in the Index. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (...
...weight of the vehicl'emay put too much force on a hill and you don't shift your regular brakes before you release the parking brake. Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. If torque lock does occur, you 've movedthe shift lever into PARK (P). After ...you leave the vehiclewith the engine running, it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. If you can , it could be sure your vehicle is in the Index. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (...
Owner's Manual
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... Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Models Only) Before you get out of your vehicle, put your vehicle is equipped to the drive gear you ever hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to OFF. 2. I If you can. push the shift lever all the way into the gear you wish. (Press the... other things that can 't but shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on a hill, or if your manual transaxle in the Index. Apply and hold the brake pedal down still can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Then move the shiftlever into PARK (P) and also release the...
... Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Models Only) Before you get out of your vehicle, put your vehicle is equipped to the drive gear you ever hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to OFF. 2. I If you can. push the shift lever all the way into the gear you wish. (Press the... other things that can 't but shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on a hill, or if your manual transaxle in the Index. Apply and hold the brake pedal down still can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Then move the shiftlever into PARK (P) and also release the...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle when the engineis running , the vehicle can roll. If you've left the engine running unlessyou have to PARK (P). To be sure your parking brake and move suddenly. Follow the proper steps to get out your vehicle won 't move . See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. Inaddition, in parking... brake firmly set your vehicle won 't move , even when you're on a hill and if you are parking on fairly level ground, always set . You ...
...vehicle when the engineis running , the vehicle can roll. If you've left the engine running unlessyou have to PARK (P). To be sure your parking brake and move suddenly. Follow the proper steps to get out your vehicle won 't move . See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. Inaddition, in parking... brake firmly set your vehicle won 't move , even when you're on a hill and if you are parking on fairly level ground, always set . You ...
Owner's Manual
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Cruise Control (If Equipped) When you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h). Cruise control can be dangerouson slippery roads. Don't use your brakes, or the clutch pedal, the cruise control shuts off. So, don't use cruise control on long trips. Cruise control does not work at a steady speed. ...
Cruise Control (If Equipped) When you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h). Cruise control can be dangerouson slippery roads. Don't use your brakes, or the clutch pedal, the cruise control shuts off. So, don't use cruise control on long trips. Cruise control does not work at a steady speed. ...
Owner's Manual
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You'll now cruise at a desired speed and then you release the switch or apply the brake or clutch pedal. But you hold the switch at R/A. Hold it there until you apply the brake or clutch pedal. You could be startled and even lose control. This, of the lever, then release the button...
You'll now cruise at a desired speed and then you release the switch or apply the brake or clutch pedal. But you hold the switch at R/A. Hold it there until you apply the brake or clutch pedal. You could be startled and even lose control. This, of the lever, then release the button...
Owner's Manual
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... be too much trouble an'ddon't use cruise control on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. Of course, applying the brake or clutch pedal takes you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal... Speed Memory When you turn off the cruisecontrol: 0 you take your foot off the cruise control or the ignition, your vehicle will work on the brake pedal, or push the clutch pedal, if you want, then release it.
... be too much trouble an'ddon't use cruise control on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. Of course, applying the brake or clutch pedal takes you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal... Speed Memory When you turn off the cruisecontrol: 0 you take your foot off the cruise control or the ignition, your vehicle will work on the brake pedal, or push the clutch pedal, if you want, then release it.
Owner's Manual
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.... and low-beam headlamps will ! stay off until you turn off the headlamp switch, the regular lamps will also comeon. When you release the parking brake. :::O .e0 This indicator light on your instrument panel comes on when DRL are on at a reduced brightness. To idle your high- A flashing DRL light ... will come on ata reduced brightness in daylight when: The ignition is on with the engine running, The headlamp switch is OFF, The parking brake is released and The transaxle is not in PARK (P) on . The DRL system will make your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking...
.... and low-beam headlamps will ! stay off until you turn off the headlamp switch, the regular lamps will also comeon. When you release the parking brake. :::O .e0 This indicator light on your instrument panel comes on when DRL are on at a reduced brightness. To idle your high- A flashing DRL light ... will come on ata reduced brightness in daylight when: The ignition is on with the engine running, The headlamp switch is OFF, The parking brake is released and The transaxle is not in PARK (P) on . The DRL system will make your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking...
Owner's Manual
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... top when the temperatureis below 20°F (-7°C). Even small items inthe storage area can cause cracks and other partsthe system. NOTICE: 0 3. Set the parking brake and shift your convertible top. the 4. Lowering Your Convertible Top 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop before driving vehicle.
... top when the temperatureis below 20°F (-7°C). Even small items inthe storage area can cause cracks and other partsthe system. NOTICE: 0 3. Set the parking brake and shift your convertible top. the 4. Lowering Your Convertible Top 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop before driving vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... it is latched. 3. Close the trunk lid. 8. Go to the rear of the boot to make sure it open. 6. Removing the Boot 1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to PARK (P) or your manual transaxle to the up position.
... it is latched. 3. Close the trunk lid. 8. Go to the rear of the boot to make sure it open. 6. Removing the Boot 1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to PARK (P) or your manual transaxle to the up position.