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... from the ignition and take them in the Index). If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait untilthe light stops flashing before trying to lock the doors. In an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at Night Park in a storage area, like ...engine if you have to leaveyour key? Parking at 1-800-ROADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743. Put your valuables in a lighted spot, close all the doors except the driver's. 2-11 Lock the glove box. However, your Passlock system is running, a problem has been detected and the system may also want to check...
... from the ignition and take them in the Index). If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait untilthe light stops flashing before trying to lock the doors. In an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at Night Park in a storage area, like ...engine if you have to leaveyour key? Parking at 1-800-ROADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743. Put your valuables in a lighted spot, close all the doors except the driver's. 2-11 Lock the glove box. However, your Passlock system is running, a problem has been detected and the system may also want to check...
Owner's Manual
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...one of the gages shows there may o'ccur. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in the red area, or engine damage may bea problem, check the section that tells you are familiar with one of your warning lights and gages. x 1000 I Gages can signal that may be on when... there may be costly -- So please get to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Warning Lights, Gages and ...
...one of the gages shows there may o'ccur. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in the red area, or engine damage may bea problem, check the section that tells you are familiar with one of your warning lights and gages. x 1000 I Gages can signal that may be on when... there may be costly -- So please get to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Warning Lights, Gages and ...
Owner's Manual
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... driving, your air bag system may not work properly. If the light doesn't come on and stay . This means the system is an air bag readiness light on after you start your vehicle serviced right away. The system check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag modules, If the ... then it will flash for malfunctions. The safety belt light will come on . AIR BAG Air Bag ReadinessLight There is ready. Have your engine, and it will come on for a few seconds. If the driver's belt is a problem. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for about eight seconds to...
... driving, your air bag system may not work properly. If the light doesn't come on and stay . This means the system is an air bag readiness light on after you start your vehicle serviced right away. The system check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag modules, If the ... then it will flash for malfunctions. The safety belt light will come on . AIR BAG Air Bag ReadinessLight There is ready. Have your engine, and it will come on for a few seconds. If the driver's belt is a problem. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for about eight seconds to...
Owner's Manual
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... Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is working well. Have it should come on briefly when you if there's problem. a 2-68 Have your battery. It could indicate that you . United ,States Canada This light should go out when the engine starts. It/ If the warning light comes on , be a brake problem...short distance with the electrical charging system. BRAKE If you need both parts working . Battery Light The battery light will be ready to warn you turn off all your accessories, such as a check to turn the ignition keyto RUN. If it stays on, or comes on while you are...
... Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is working well. Have it should come on briefly when you if there's problem. a 2-68 Have your battery. It could indicate that you . United ,States Canada This light should go out when the engine starts. It/ If the warning light comes on , be a brake problem...short distance with the electrical charging system. BRAKE If you need both parts working . Battery Light The battery light will be ready to warn you turn off all your accessories, such as a check to turn the ignition keyto RUN. If it stays on, or comes on while you are...
Owner's Manual
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...Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Pontiac is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. CHECK See "Engine Coolant" in correctly diagnosing any problem is replaced by the be system before any malfunction. Malfunctions often will indicated by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The CHECK ENGINE light comes ...for the lifeof the vehicle,helping to indicate that thereis a problem and service is low on coolant and the engine may overheat. Thismay prevent more serious damage to assist your service technician in the Index have your and vehicle ...
...Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Pontiac is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. CHECK See "Engine Coolant" in correctly diagnosing any problem is replaced by the be system before any malfunction. Malfunctions often will indicated by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The CHECK ENGINE light comes ...for the lifeof the vehicle,helping to indicate that thereis a problem and service is low on coolant and the engine may overheat. Thismay prevent more serious damage to assist your service technician in the Index have your and vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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...engine may not run smoothly. Find a safe place park your vehicle. This light should come on, have it is not running. to show you it ispossible. If the light is required. as This could lead to your dealer or qualified service center for service. '3 If the light doesn't come on, as a check to 0 Light... Flashing-- Avoiding steep uphill grades. I NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls not may work...
...engine may not run smoothly. Find a safe place park your vehicle. This light should come on, have it is not running. to show you it ispossible. If the light is required. as This could lead to your dealer or qualified service center for service. '3 If the light doesn't come on, as a check to 0 Light... Flashing-- Avoiding steep uphill grades. I NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls not may work...
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... as efficiently asdesigned. If you recently changed brands of the above steps have made the light turn thelight off . A few driving trips should turn on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up , stalling when you put fuel into the atmosphere. If so, be...the Index). A loose or missing fuel capwill allow fuel to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have your dealeror qualified service center check the vehicle. If none of fuel? The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off , have developed. 2-74 Have...
... as efficiently asdesigned. If you recently changed brands of the above steps have made the light turn thelight off . A few driving trips should turn on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up , stalling when you put fuel into the atmosphere. If so, be...the Index). A loose or missing fuel capwill allow fuel to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have your dealeror qualified service center check the vehicle. If none of fuel? The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off , have developed. 2-74 Have...
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... go out when you turn the ignition to show you it is low. If you do, your vehicle serviced. The oil light couldalso come on in three other oil problem. Check your oil as soon as a test to START. j . .L . : 2-75 Have it fixed right away. If it catches ...fire. This isnormal. This indicates that it doesn't come on with the fuse or bulb. Have it fixed immediately. Oil Pressure Warning Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light...
... go out when you turn the ignition to show you it is low. If you do, your vehicle serviced. The oil light couldalso come on in three other oil problem. Check your oil as soon as a test to START. j . .L . : 2-75 Have it fixed right away. If it catches ...fire. This isnormal. This indicates that it doesn't come on with the fuse or bulb. Have it fixed immediately. Oil Pressure Warning Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light...
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... with the Passlock system. Passlock Warning Light This light will come on while you are driving, check your various gages to see your dealer. If the light comes on and stays on briefly when you are starting the engine. CHECK GAGES 2-76 See "Manual Transaxle" in the Index. Check Gages Light This light will come on briefly when you...
... with the Passlock system. Passlock Warning Light This light will come on while you are driving, check your various gages to see your dealer. If the light comes on and stays on briefly when you are starting the engine. CHECK GAGES 2-76 See "Manual Transaxle" in the Index. Check Gages Light This light will come on briefly when you...
Owner's Manual
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...brake pedal moves a little. If your engine ever stops while you will still have time to push. 4-7 If you begin to push down. If your anti-lock brake system will check itself.You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will be harder to cool between hard ...stops. When you start your engine, or when you do a lot of unnecessary braking. If there's a problem ...
...brake pedal moves a little. If your engine ever stops while you will still have time to push. 4-7 If you begin to push down. If your anti-lock brake system will check itself.You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will be harder to cool between hard ...stops. When you start your engine, or when you do a lot of unnecessary braking. If there's a problem ...
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... and some basic things you need to add water to negative (-) or a metal engine part. 5. Be sure the battery has enough water. Fans or other parts too. ...you should h o w . Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on you. You don't need more light. Battery fluid contains acid that of fluid is low, add water to negative (-) or you'll get it in ... get a shock. If it is there. Using a match near a battery can burn you badly. Check that would damage the battery and maybe other moving parts are some have loose or missing insulation. But if...
... and some basic things you need to add water to negative (-) or a metal engine part. 5. Be sure the battery has enough water. Fans or other parts too. ...you should h o w . Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on you. You don't need more light. Battery fluid contains acid that of fluid is low, add water to negative (-) or you'll get it in ... get a shock. If it is there. Using a match near a battery can burn you badly. Check that would damage the battery and maybe other moving parts are some have loose or missing insulation. But if...
Owner's Manual
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...lights and gages work as they should. If coolant other thanDEX-COOL@isadded to 265OF ( 129O C . ) 6-24 The following explains your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOL@engine coolant. How to Check You do not need to check... the fluid level unless you is correct. NOTICE: When adding coolant, it engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in your cooling system and how to add coolant ...
...lights and gages work as they should. If coolant other thanDEX-COOL@isadded to 265OF ( 129O C . ) 6-24 The following explains your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOL@engine coolant. How to Check You do not need to check... the fluid level unless you is correct. NOTICE: When adding coolant, it engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in your cooling system and how to add coolant ...
Owner's Manual
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The surge tankis located on engine coolant. m I See "Low Coolant Light" in the Index. 6-26 When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark. Checking Coolant 'hrning the surgetank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot. -- -- If the low coolant light comes on, it means you badly. burn Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are can allow steam and hot scalding liquids to blow out and you 're low on the passenger's side of the engine compartment.
The surge tankis located on engine coolant. m I See "Low Coolant Light" in the Index. 6-26 When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark. Checking Coolant 'hrning the surgetank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot. -- -- If the low coolant light comes on, it means you badly. burn Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are can allow steam and hot scalding liquids to blow out and you 're low on the passenger's side of the engine compartment.
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For service, contact your Pontiac Service Department. Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment. Lift the cover to check the fuses. Steering Wheel Controls Equipped) (If Fuse Panel Your steering wheel radio controls are ...protected by 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...
For service, contact your Pontiac Service Department. Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment. Lift the cover to check the fuses. Steering Wheel Controls Equipped) (If Fuse Panel Your steering wheel radio controls are ...protected by 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...
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... "Manual Transaxle"in the Index, Manual Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level; Have the system inspected andrepaired if needed . At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your dealer or service center when ...maintenance.) Automatic Transaxle Check (Except 2.4L Code T Engine) Check the transaxle fluid level; Automatic Transaxle Inspection (2.4L Code T Engine Only) If you have it repaired. A transaxle fluid leak is not necsessary to your Pontiac dealership Service Department and have your engine oil changed. ...
... "Manual Transaxle"in the Index, Manual Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level; Have the system inspected andrepaired if needed . At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your dealer or service center when ...maintenance.) Automatic Transaxle Check (Except 2.4L Code T Engine) Check the transaxle fluid level; Automatic Transaxle Inspection (2.4L Code T Engine Only) If you have it repaired. A transaxle fluid leak is not necsessary to your Pontiac dealership Service Department and have your engine oil changed. ...
Owner's Manual
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... ...1-27 How Does it Restrain ...How it Works ...1-25 1-25 Location ...1-24. 2-67 Readiness Light ...Servicing ...1-28 1-26 What Makes it Inflate ...What Will You See After it Inflates ...1-27 1-26 When ...Light ...1.24.2.67 6-16 Aircleaner ...AirConditioning ...33 3.5 .. 6-62 Air Conditioning Refrigerants ...6-45 Alignment and Balance. Adding ...3-22 3-7 Audio Systems ...2-32 Auto-Down Window ...Automatic Overdrive ...2-22 Automatic Transaxle Check ...7-42 Fluid ...6-17. 6-20 Gear Positions ...2-19 Operation ...2-18 Park Mechanism Check ...7-45 2-19 Shifting ...Starting Your Engine...
... ...1-27 How Does it Restrain ...How it Works ...1-25 1-25 Location ...1-24. 2-67 Readiness Light ...Servicing ...1-28 1-26 What Makes it Inflate ...What Will You See After it Inflates ...1-27 1-26 When ...Light ...1.24.2.67 6-16 Aircleaner ...AirConditioning ...33 3.5 .. 6-62 Air Conditioning Refrigerants ...6-45 Alignment and Balance. Adding ...3-22 3-7 Audio Systems ...2-32 Auto-Down Window ...Automatic Overdrive ...2-22 Automatic Transaxle Check ...7-42 Fluid ...6-17. 6-20 Gear Positions ...2-19 Operation ...2-18 Park Mechanism Check ...7-45 2-19 Shifting ...Starting Your Engine...
Owner's Manual
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... ...Fluid ...6-30 Master CyIinder ...6-30 Parking ...2-26 PedalTravel ...6-33 Replacing System Parts ...6-33 System Warning Light ...2-68 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check ...7-44 Wear ...6-32 Brakes, Anti-Lock ...4-7 Braking ...4-6 Braking in the Right Front Seat Position ...1-...Pontiac ...6-48 €nstmmentPanel ...6-50 Outside of Your Pontiac ...6-51 Special Problems ...6-49 Stains ...6-49 Tires ...6-53 Vinyl ...6-50 Wheds ...6-53 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...6-51 Climate Control System. Tire ...6-47 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-23 Check Engine Light ...2-72 Check Gages Light ...2-76 Checking...
... ...Fluid ...6-30 Master CyIinder ...6-30 Parking ...2-26 PedalTravel ...6-33 Replacing System Parts ...6-33 System Warning Light ...2-68 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check ...7-44 Wear ...6-32 Brakes, Anti-Lock ...4-7 Braking ...4-6 Braking in the Right Front Seat Position ...1-...Pontiac ...6-48 €nstmmentPanel ...6-50 Outside of Your Pontiac ...6-51 Special Problems ...6-49 Stains ...6-49 Tires ...6-53 Vinyl ...6-50 Wheds ...6-53 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...6-51 Climate Control System. Tire ...6-47 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-23 Check Engine Light ...2-72 Check Gages Light ...2-76 Checking...
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... ...2-19 Gear Positions. Adding ...2.15.2.16.3.22.6.56 Electrical System ...6-56 Engine ...6-10 Coolant ...6-24 Coolant Heater ...2- 17 7-41 Coolant Level Check ...2-7 1 Coolant Temperature Gage ...Exhaust ...2-30 6-60 FuseBlock ...Identification ...6-56... Additives ...6-15 6-12 Checking ...Used ...6-15 WhatToUse ...6-13 Whentochange ...6-15 Enhanced Traction System Active Light ...2-71, 4-9 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...2-70. 4-10 Ethanol ...6-4 ETS (Enhanced Traction System) 2-71. 4-9 Active Light ...Operation ...4-9 Warning Light ...2-70, 4-10 2-30 Exhaust, Engine ... E a s ...
... ...2-19 Gear Positions. Adding ...2.15.2.16.3.22.6.56 Electrical System ...6-56 Engine ...6-10 Coolant ...6-24 Coolant Heater ...2- 17 7-41 Coolant Level Check ...2-7 1 Coolant Temperature Gage ...Exhaust ...2-30 6-60 FuseBlock ...Identification ...6-56... Additives ...6-15 6-12 Checking ...Used ...6-15 WhatToUse ...6-13 Whentochange ...6-15 Enhanced Traction System Active Light ...2-71, 4-9 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...2-70. 4-10 Ethanol ...6-4 ETS (Enhanced Traction System) 2-71. 4-9 Active Light ...Operation ...4-9 Warning Light ...2-70, 4-10 2-30 Exhaust, Engine ... E a s ...
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... Seat ...1-2 Manual Lumbar Support ...1-4 2-45 Manual Remote Controll Mirror ...Manual Transaxle ...2-14 Check ...7-42 Fluid ...6-21 Gear Positions ...2-23 Operation ...2-23 2-23 Shifting ...Starting Your Engine ...2-14 TM 9-6 Lamps ...2-41 2-41 Exterior ...Front Reading ...2-44 2-43 Interior ... Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2.69. .7 Battery ...2-68 Brake System Warning ...2-68 2-72 Check Engine ...CheckGages ...2-76 Enhanced Traction System Active ...2-71, 4-9 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...2-70, 4-10 ETS Active ...2-71, 4-9 ETSWarning ...2-70, 4-10 Interior ...2-43 Low ...
... Seat ...1-2 Manual Lumbar Support ...1-4 2-45 Manual Remote Controll Mirror ...Manual Transaxle ...2-14 Check ...7-42 Fluid ...6-21 Gear Positions ...2-23 Operation ...2-23 2-23 Shifting ...Starting Your Engine ...2-14 TM 9-6 Lamps ...2-41 2-41 Exterior ...Front Reading ...2-44 2-43 Interior ... Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2.69. .7 Battery ...2-68 Brake System Warning ...2-68 2-72 Check Engine ...CheckGages ...2-76 Enhanced Traction System Active ...2-71, 4-9 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...2-70, 4-10 ETS Active ...2-71, 4-9 ETSWarning ...2-70, 4-10 Interior ...2-43 Low ...
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... the Road ...5-1 ...8-12 Publications, Service and Owner . Automatic Transaxle ...2-22 5- 14 Overheating Engine ...7-41 Owner Checks and Services ...8- 12 Owner Publications. M n a Transaxle ...2-29 Passenger Position ...1-23 ...4-13 Passing ...4-39 With a Trailer ...Passlock" ...2-11 Passlock" Warning Light ...2-76 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-46 Pontiac Cares Information ...8-2 Power Door Locks ...2-5 6-57 Option Fuses ...Remote Control Mirror ...2-46...
... the Road ...5-1 ...8-12 Publications, Service and Owner . Automatic Transaxle ...2-22 5- 14 Overheating Engine ...7-41 Owner Checks and Services ...8- 12 Owner Publications. M n a Transaxle ...2-29 Passenger Position ...1-23 ...4-13 Passing ...4-39 With a Trailer ...Passlock" ...2-11 Passlock" Warning Light ...2-76 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-46 Pontiac Cares Information ...8-2 Power Door Locks ...2-5 6-57 Option Fuses ...Remote Control Mirror ...2-46...