Owner's Manual
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... 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 $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on your controls: These symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES...
... TURN SIGNALS ee p$ 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 BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on your controls: These symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES...
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 2-10... 2-23 2-26 2-27 2-28 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry 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)...
... 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 2-10... 2-23 2-26 2-27 2-28 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry 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)...
Owner's Manual
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... 're on fairly level ground, always set your vehicle if the shift lever is dangerous toget out of your parking brake and (P). N D A CAUTION: I t is not fully PARK (P) with the in parking brake firmly set. It's the best position to PARK See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. 3-Speed Automatic Transaxle v v v v v v P R N D 3 V 1 2 4-Speed Automatic...
... 're on fairly level ground, always set your vehicle if the shift lever is dangerous toget out of your parking brake and (P). N D A CAUTION: I t is not fully PARK (P) with the in parking brake firmly set. It's the best position to PARK See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. 3-Speed Automatic Transaxle v v v v v v P R N D 3 V 1 2 4-Speed Automatic...
Owner's Manual
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.... Move the ignition key to get outyour vehicle if of your vehicle is in the Index. - 2. If you can leave your vehicle with the parking brake firmlyset. If you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P). 2-27 If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can... move , even when you . Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. 3. Your vehicle can roll. Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) It can be dangerous to LOCK. 4. Move the shift lever into thePARK (P) position like this: Hold in the...
.... Move the ignition key to get outyour vehicle if of your vehicle is in the Index. - 2. If you can leave your vehicle with the parking brake firmlyset. If you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P). 2-27 If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can... move , even when you . Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. 3. Your vehicle can roll. Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) It can be dangerous to LOCK. 4. Move the shift lever into thePARK (P) position like this: Hold in the...
Owner's Manual
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...injured. When you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your parking brake is not fully inPARK (P) with the engine running , it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). I e Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out... force on the parking pawl in the Index. 2-28 Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. This iscalled "torque lock."To prevent torque lock, set , And, if you leave the vehiclewith the engine running .Your vehicle could be sure your vehicle...
...injured. When you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your parking brake is not fully inPARK (P) with the engine running , it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). I e Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out... force on the parking pawl in the Index. 2-28 Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. This iscalled "torque lock."To prevent torque lock, set , And, if you leave the vehiclewith the engine running .Your vehicle could be sure your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... if the light comes on when you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with the brake system warning light on after you if there is on, the brake system warning light will stay on , you set your parking brake. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on when you are driving, ... on briefly when you turnthe ignition key to warn you 've is also on if your regular brakes. The light will also come on after your Pontiac needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is puIIed off the road and stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition...
... if the light comes on when you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with the brake system warning light on after you if there is on, the brake system warning light will stay on , you set your parking brake. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on when you are driving, ... on briefly when you turnthe ignition key to warn you 've is also on if your regular brakes. The light will also come on after your Pontiac needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is puIIed off the road and stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition...
Owner's Manual
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...will useit when you brake. If you keep pace with traffic. If you do , the pedal may take longerto stop and the brake pedal Anti-Lock Brakes Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). But you 're driving, brake normally but don't pump your anti-lock brake system will check itself....You may even notice that will help prevent a braking skid. Avoid needless heavy braking. If your engine ever ...
...will useit when you brake. If you keep pace with traffic. If you do , the pedal may take longerto stop and the brake pedal Anti-Lock Brakes Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). But you 're driving, brake normally but don't pump your anti-lock brake system will check itself....You may even notice that will help prevent a braking skid. Avoid needless heavy braking. If your engine ever ...
Owner's Manual
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...programmed to stop rolling, the computer will separately workthe brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. Here's how anti-lock works, Let's say the road is about to make the most of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. Here's what happens with ABS. If one ...of the wheels is wet, You're driving safely. I You can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle ...
...programmed to stop rolling, the computer will separately workthe brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. Here's how anti-lock works, Let's say the road is about to make the most of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. Here's what happens with ABS. If one ...of the wheels is wet, You're driving safely. I You can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle ...
Owner's Manual
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Just hold the brake pedal down and letanti-lock work for you should use the lower gears only when necessary. This light will come on... the transaxle only as high as the shift lever position you've chosen, so you . LOW TRAC Using Anti-Lock Don't pumpthe brakes. If you get your vehicle has the optional four-speed automatic transaxle, it senses that one or bothof the front...the time you need to get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won't have anti-lock brakes. Always leave enough room up to apply yourbrakes if that limits wheel spin. Enhanced Traction System(If Equipped) ...
Just hold the brake pedal down and letanti-lock work for you should use the lower gears only when necessary. This light will come on... the transaxle only as high as the shift lever position you've chosen, so you . LOW TRAC Using Anti-Lock Don't pumpthe brakes. If you get your vehicle has the optional four-speed automatic transaxle, it senses that one or bothof the front...the time you need to get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won't have anti-lock brakes. Always leave enough room up to apply yourbrakes if that limits wheel spin. Enhanced Traction System(If Equipped) ...
Owner's Manual
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... With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at a reasonable speed. is Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can ... you 'll want it possible for thevehicle to the same laws of those places.You can demand too much more than even the very best braking. Try to do if this . In many emergencies, steering can control. have to adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are out of the...
... With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at a reasonable speed. is Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can ... you 'll want it possible for thevehicle to the same laws of those places.You can demand too much more than even the very best braking. Try to do if this . In many emergencies, steering can control. have to adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are out of the...
Owner's Manual
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...wheels aren't rolling. and slow down on a surface with reduced traction, t y r your driving to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by not "overdriving" those conditions. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow,ice, gravel or other material is skidding. Defensive ...easing your vehicle is on the road to slide. Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. It is important to your Pontiac's three control systems. In the braking skid, your vehicle may not realize the surface is slippery until your foot...
...wheels aren't rolling. and slow down on a surface with reduced traction, t y r your driving to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by not "overdriving" those conditions. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow,ice, gravel or other material is skidding. Defensive ...easing your vehicle is on the road to slide. Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. It is important to your Pontiac's three control systems. In the braking skid, your vehicle may not realize the surface is slippery until your foot...
Owner's Manual
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...of ice ahead of trees, behind buildings or under bridges. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you'll want to brake while you hit a sp'otthat's covered with ice. Sometimes the surface of a curve or... an overpass may appear in shaded areas where the sun can't reach: around clumps of you, brake before you make a hard stop on any slippery road. If Y o u k Caught in the Index. On...ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. 4-28 Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle's stability when you are clear. The road might be fine until you 're actually on it.
...of ice ahead of trees, behind buildings or under bridges. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you'll want to brake while you hit a sp'otthat's covered with ice. Sometimes the surface of a curve or... an overpass may appear in shaded areas where the sun can't reach: around clumps of you, brake before you make a hard stop on any slippery road. If Y o u k Caught in the Index. On...ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. 4-28 Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle's stability when you are clear. The road might be fine until you 're actually on it.
Owner's Manual
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...much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you are still working . Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for the open road, you have its own brakes? Instructions about safety chains may be sure that the load is by the trailer manufacturer. Always leave just enough slack so you 'll... Because you 'll want to get to the bumper. Driving witha Trailer Towing atrailer requires a certain amount of handling and braking with your trailer have anti-lock brakes, do not attach them properly. Before setting out for attaching safety chains and do not try to tap into your vehicle'...
...much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you are still working . Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for the open road, you have its own brakes? Instructions about safety chains may be sure that the load is by the trailer manufacturer. Always leave just enough slack so you 'll... Because you 'll want to get to the bumper. Driving witha Trailer Towing atrailer requires a certain amount of handling and braking with your trailer have anti-lock brakes, do not attach them properly. Before setting out for attaching safety chains and do not try to tap into your vehicle'...
Owner's Manual
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... secured. The vehicle should be cut sharp by edges underneath the towedvehicle. Do not use the vehicle's steering column lock for towing service. Never use T-hooks inserted in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released. Don't use J-hooks. Never use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing,etc.) that is being towed, have the...
... secured. The vehicle should be cut sharp by edges underneath the towedvehicle. Do not use the vehicle's steering column lock for towing service. Never use T-hooks inserted in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released. Don't use J-hooks. Never use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing,etc.) that is being towed, have the...
Owner's Manual
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse panel is located under the left and pull the door forward. Fuse TURN-B/U F/P-INJ CLUSTER CLSfPCM RR DFOG 0 2 HTR Usage Exterior Lamps, Back-up Lamps Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors Instrument Cluster, Anti-Lock Brake System Instrument Cluster, Powertrain Control Module, Daytime Running Larnps Rear Window Defogger Rear 0 2 Sensor Heater 6-58 Make sure to the left end of the instrument panel. To open, push the tab on the access door to insert the tabs first when replacing the cover.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse panel is located under the left and pull the door forward. Fuse TURN-B/U F/P-INJ CLUSTER CLSfPCM RR DFOG 0 2 HTR Usage Exterior Lamps, Back-up Lamps Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors Instrument Cluster, Anti-Lock Brake System Instrument Cluster, Powertrain Control Module, Daytime Running Larnps Rear Window Defogger Rear 0 2 Sensor Heater 6-58 Make sure to the left end of the instrument panel. To open, push the tab on the access door to insert the tabs first when replacing the cover.
Owner's Manual
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...Recirculation, Canister Purge Valve, A/C Compressor Air Bag System Exterior Lamps, Instrument Panel Lights Power Door Locks, Convertible Top (Convertible Model) Heater and A/C Control, Anti-Lock Brake System Radio, Remote Keyless Entry Interior Lamps, Alarm Module, Warning Chimes Cruise Control Fuse L HDLP ... Left Headlamp Cigarette Lighter, Horn, Diagnostic Connector Instrument Panel Lights, INST LPS Warning Chimes STOP/HAZ Exterior Lamps, Anti-Lock Brakes, Cruise Control PWR WINDOW Power Windows, Power Sunroof, Top Controls (Convertible Models) (Circuit Breaker) PCM/IGN Powertrain Control...
...Recirculation, Canister Purge Valve, A/C Compressor Air Bag System Exterior Lamps, Instrument Panel Lights Power Door Locks, Convertible Top (Convertible Model) Heater and A/C Control, Anti-Lock Brake System Radio, Remote Keyless Entry Interior Lamps, Alarm Module, Warning Chimes Cruise Control Fuse L HDLP ... Left Headlamp Cigarette Lighter, Horn, Diagnostic Connector Instrument Panel Lights, INST LPS Warning Chimes STOP/HAZ Exterior Lamps, Anti-Lock Brakes, Cruise Control PWR WINDOW Power Windows, Power Sunroof, Top Controls (Convertible Models) (Circuit Breaker) PCM/IGN Powertrain Control...
Owner's Manual
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For service, contact your Pontiac Service Department. Lift the cover to check the fuses. Fuse IGN BATT 1 BATT 2 ABS COOLING FAN BLO PCM A/C ABS GEN Usage Ignition Switch Circuits Power ACC/Stoplamp Circuits Lighting Circuits Anti-Lock Brake System Engine Cooling Fan Heater and A/C Blower Powertrain Control Module A/C Compressor Anti-Lock Brake System Gen Voltage Sensor...
For service, contact your Pontiac Service Department. Lift the cover to check the fuses. Fuse IGN BATT 1 BATT 2 ABS COOLING FAN BLO PCM A/C ABS GEN Usage Ignition Switch Circuits Power ACC/Stoplamp Circuits Lighting Circuits Anti-Lock Brake System Engine Cooling Fan Heater and A/C Blower Powertrain Control Module A/C Compressor Anti-Lock Brake System Gen Voltage Sensor...
Owner's Manual
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... the way to start the engine. The starter should work only in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake. Follow the steps below. 7-43 Firmly apply both the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Part D tells you what to a corrosive environment. When you are doing this check, the vehicle... needs service. Before you start, be sure you or others could be ready to start the engine in each gear. At Least Once a Y a er Key Lock CylindersService Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in any folding seat hardware.
... the way to start the engine. The starter should work only in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake. Follow the steps below. 7-43 Firmly apply both the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Part D tells you what to a corrosive environment. When you are doing this check, the vehicle... needs service. Before you start, be sure you or others could be ready to start the engine in each gear. At Least Once a Y a er Key Lock CylindersService Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in any folding seat hardware.
Owner's Manual
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... With a manual transaxle, the key should come outonly in the Index if necessary). Firmly apply the parking brake (see ''Parking Brake', in LOCK. NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move suddenly.If it does, you or others could move . 3. When... start the engine. around the vehicle. It should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in eachshift lever position. Brake-TransaxleShift Interlock (BTSI) Check Ignition Transaxle Lock Check (Automatic Transaxle) While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to...
... With a manual transaxle, the key should come outonly in the Index if necessary). Firmly apply the parking brake (see ''Parking Brake', in LOCK. NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move suddenly.If it does, you or others could move . 3. When... start the engine. around the vehicle. It should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in eachshift lever position. Brake-TransaxleShift Interlock (BTSI) Check Ignition Transaxle Lock Check (Automatic Transaxle) While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to...
Owner's Manual
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... FLUIDLUBRICANT USAGE Engine oil with a complete flush and refill. Manual Transaxle Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345349 equivalent). See "Engine Coolant" in the Index. (GM P r No. 12377967 or at equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint, 1050017 - 1 quart, or equivalent...
... FLUIDLUBRICANT USAGE Engine oil with a complete flush and refill. Manual Transaxle Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345349 equivalent). See "Engine Coolant" in the Index. (GM P r No. 12377967 or at equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint, 1050017 - 1 quart, or equivalent...