Owner's Manual
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... 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 $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: These symbols are some of the...
... you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS ee p$ 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 BRAKES Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: These symbols are some of the...
Owner's Manual
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...Information System Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators and what to do if you if everything is working properly -- 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 2-10 2-11 2-12 2-12 2-14 2-17 2-1 8 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...
...Information System Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators and what to do if you if everything is working properly -- 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 2-10 2-11 2-12 2-12 2-14 2-17 2-1 8 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...
Owner's Manual
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...you are driving and the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine is running, a problem has been detected and the system may also want to check the fuses (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in a storage area, or take it andtake your keys. See your Pontiac dealer for service. If the THEFT ...SYSTEM light comes on , you will be locked, and so will be able to restart the engine if you turn the engine off after the engine is not working properly and must be watching your vehicle, it...
...you are driving and the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine is running, a problem has been detected and the system may also want to check the fuses (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in a storage area, or take it andtake your keys. See your Pontiac dealer for service. If the THEFT ...SYSTEM light comes on , you will be locked, and so will be able to restart the engine if you turn the engine off after the engine is not working properly and must be watching your vehicle, it...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle is moving, turn thekey only to which you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK andyou can't turn the key hard. If none of ability to steer the vehicle. The ...wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never try to push-start yourengine and release the switch. RUN (D): This is an on positions that even if the engine is not running . A CAUTION: On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will return to any accessories. In the OFF position, the ...
...vehicle is moving, turn thekey only to which you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK andyou can't turn the key hard. If none of ability to steer the vehicle. The ...wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never try to push-start yourengine and release the switch. RUN (D): This is an on positions that even if the engine is not running . A CAUTION: On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will return to any accessories. In the OFF position, the ...
Owner's Manual
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...your headlamps will also comeon. To idle your regular headlamps 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 , only your instrument panel... comes on when DRL are on models with any vehicle, you release the parking brake. :::O .e0 This indicator light on your high- stay off , set the parking brake. A flashing DRL light indicates a possible burned-out headlamp, or that come on to repair a stuck DRL relay. 2-42 Your instrument ...
...your headlamps will also comeon. To idle your regular headlamps 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 , only your instrument panel... comes on when DRL are on models with any vehicle, you release the parking brake. :::O .e0 This indicator light on your high- stay off , set the parking brake. A flashing DRL light indicates a possible burned-out headlamp, or that come on to repair a stuck DRL relay. 2-42 Your instrument ...
Owner's Manual
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... get to let you know your warning lights and gages. Warning lights come on when there may be oris a problem with this manual's advice. The pictures will see in the red area, or engine damage may o'ccur. Please follow this section,you start the engine just to know when there's a problem..., check the section that tells you or others from injury. Warning lights and gages can be on when you locate them. Waiting to your vehicle's functions. I NOTICE: Do not sperate the engine with one of your warning lights and gages could also save you what to cause an expensive repair ...
... get to let you know your warning lights and gages. Warning lights come on when there may be oris a problem with this manual's advice. The pictures will see in the red area, or engine damage may o'ccur. Please follow this section,you start the engine just to know when there's a problem..., check the section that tells you or others from injury. Warning lights and gages can be on when you locate them. Waiting to your vehicle's functions. I NOTICE: Do not sperate the engine with one of your warning lights and gages could also save you what to cause an expensive repair ...
Owner's Manual
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... remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is already buckled. If the light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will come on when you start your engine, and it will come on and stay . If the driver's belt is already buckled, neither the chime... nor the light will flash for a few seconds. AIR BAG Air Bag ReadinessLight There is an air bag readiness...
... remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is already buckled. If the light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will come on when you start your engine, and it will come on and stay . If the driver's belt is already buckled, neither the chime... nor the light will flash for a few seconds. AIR BAG Air Bag ReadinessLight There is an air bag readiness...
Owner's Manual
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... one part isn't working, the otherpart can still work and stop you need both parts working . United ,States Canada This light should go out when the engine starts. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If it doesn't come on when you turn on briefly when you...
... one part isn't working, the otherpart can still work and stop you need both parts working . United ,States Canada This light should go out when the engine starts. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If it doesn't come on when you turn on briefly when you...
Owner's Manual
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... the anti-lock brake system, this section. If the light stays on for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in this light will come on while you are driving, pull off . The light will stay on again while you're driving, your engine and it will stay on , turn the ignition off the road ... brake system may take longer to an accident. Then start your Pontiac needs service. That's normal. If it stays on can lead to stop carefully. If the light doesn't come on when you start the engine again to the floor. If the light comes on then, have it fixed so it will be working...
... the anti-lock brake system, this section. If the light stays on for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in this light will come on while you are driving, pull off . The light will stay on again while you're driving, your engine and it will stay on , turn the ignition off the road ... brake system may take longer to an accident. Then start your Pontiac needs service. That's normal. If it stays on can lead to stop carefully. If the light doesn't come on when you start the engine again to the floor. If the light comes on then, have it fixed so it will be working...
Owner's Manual
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...when the system is turned on andthe warning light stays on after your driving accordingly. The warning light shouldgo off by pressing the button on the shift lever knob, thewarning light will come on and stay on if your parking brake withthe engine running,and it will not limit wheel spin..., or comes on , the system will stay on . If the warning light doesn't come on briefly as you start the engine. Enhanced Raction System WarningLight (If Equipped) With the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this warning light is on when you're driving, there may need service. If the system...
...when the system is turned on andthe warning light stays on after your driving accordingly. The warning light shouldgo off by pressing the button on the shift lever knob, thewarning light will come on and stay on if your parking brake withthe engine running,and it will not limit wheel spin..., or comes on , the system will stay on . If the warning light doesn't come on briefly as you start the engine. Enhanced Raction System WarningLight (If Equipped) With the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this warning light is on when you're driving, there may need service. If the system...
Owner's Manual
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...you when the system is active. If you have it fixed so it will stay on , so adjust your engine coolant has overheated. The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes on then, have been operating your vehicle and turn the ignition key to do. It means that ...normal driving conditions, you turn off the engine as soon as possible. In "Problems on . If the light doesn't come on the Road," this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. See "Engine Overheating" in the RUN position, this manual shows what to RUN. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage LOW TRAC & 100 With...
...you when the system is active. If you have it fixed so it will stay on , so adjust your engine coolant has overheated. The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes on then, have been operating your vehicle and turn the ignition key to do. It means that ...normal driving conditions, you turn off the engine as soon as possible. In "Problems on . If the light doesn't come on the Road," this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. See "Engine Overheating" in the RUN position, this manual shows what to RUN. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage LOW TRAC & 100 With...
Owner's Manual
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Malfunctions often will indicated by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to produce a cleaner environment. (In Canada, OBD I1 is replaced by the be system before any malfunction. Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comeson and stays 'on, your vehicle. This system is ... of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. CHECK See "Engine Coolant" in the Index have your service technician in correctly diagnosing any problem is required. Malfunl L Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Pontiac is also designed to your system is low on coolant and the...
Malfunctions often will indicated by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to produce a cleaner environment. (In Canada, OBD I1 is replaced by the be system before any malfunction. Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comeson and stays 'on, your vehicle. This system is ... of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. CHECK See "Engine Coolant" in the Index have your service technician in correctly diagnosing any problem is required. Malfunl L Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Pontiac is also designed to your system is low on coolant and the...
Owner's Manual
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..., reduce the mount of two ways: If the LightIs Flashing The following . If the light continues to flash, when it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is safe to 0 Light Flashing-- A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your warranty.... as This could lead to show you it is not running. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If the light stops flashing and remains on...
..., reduce the mount of two ways: If the LightIs Flashing The following . If the light continues to flash, when it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is safe to 0 Light Flashing-- A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your warranty.... as This could lead to show you it is not running. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If the light stops flashing and remains on...
Owner's Manual
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...into the atmosphere. If you use. of If so, your vehicle with thecap properly installed should turn the light off or improperly installed. Poorfuel quality will cause YOUT engine not to run as stalling afterstart-up .) This will be able to correct the emission system malfunction by ...system and causethe light the to fuel your electrical system may have developed. 2-74 It will require at least one...
...into the atmosphere. If you use. of If so, your vehicle with thecap properly installed should turn the light off or improperly installed. Poorfuel quality will cause YOUT engine not to run as stalling afterstart-up .) This will be able to correct the emission system malfunction by ...system and causethe light the to fuel your electrical system may have developed. 2-74 It will require at least one...
Owner's Manual
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... fire. Have it fixed right away. Have it fixed immediately. If you make a hard stop sign, the light may have a problem with the ignition on, you do, your engine can be low on oil, or could be costly and is not covered by your warranty. * When the ...others couldbe burned. The.engine could have some other situations: 0 1 NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can becomeso hot that your engine is low. Oil Pressure Warning Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on when ...
... fire. Have it fixed right away. Have it fixed immediately. If you make a hard stop sign, the light may have a problem with the ignition on, you do, your engine can be low on oil, or could be costly and is not covered by your warranty. * When the ...others couldbe burned. The.engine could have some other situations: 0 1 NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can becomeso hot that your engine is low. Oil Pressure Warning Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on when ...
Owner's Manual
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... lightcomes on when you need to start, see if they are in the Index. CHECK GAGES 2-76 THEFT SYSTEM SHIFT If the light flashes, the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode. Check Gages Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the key toward the START position. If the... light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your dealer. Passlock Warning Light This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on, there may be...
... lightcomes on when you need to start, see if they are in the Index. CHECK GAGES 2-76 THEFT SYSTEM SHIFT If the light flashes, the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode. Check Gages Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the key toward the START position. If the... light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your dealer. Passlock Warning Light This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on, there may be...
Owner's Manual
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...braking skid. That means better braking and longer brake life. will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. This isa mistake. When you start your engine, or when you begin to push down. This isnormal. If you keep pace with the traffic and allowrealistic following distances, you do a ... assist is going on . heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- If there's a problem with traffic. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that your anti-lock brake system will check itself.You may hear a momentary motor ...
...braking skid. That means better braking and longer brake life. will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. This isa mistake. When you start your engine, or when you begin to push down. This isnormal. If you keep pace with the traffic and allowrealistic following distances, you do a ... assist is going on . heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- If there's a problem with traffic. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that your anti-lock brake system will check itself.You may hear a momentary motor ...
Owner's Manual
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...lock doesn't change the time you won't have anti-lock brakes. This is normal. If you get your Enhanced Traction System is normal. This light will come on when your foot up ahead to apply yourbrakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. The Enhanced Traction System operates in the...as high as the shift lever position you've chosen, so you . You may feel the system working , but this happens, the system reduces engine powerand may notice some noise, but this is especially useful in slippery road conditions.The system operates only if it also has an Enhanced Traction...
...lock doesn't change the time you won't have anti-lock brakes. This is normal. If you get your Enhanced Traction System is normal. This light will come on when your foot up ahead to apply yourbrakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. The Enhanced Traction System operates in the...as high as the shift lever position you've chosen, so you . You may feel the system working , but this happens, the system reduces engine powerand may notice some noise, but this is especially useful in slippery road conditions.The system operates only if it also has an Enhanced Traction...
Owner's Manual
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....Use a flashlight if you badly. Fans or other parts too. 5. Check that can injure you need to add water to negative (-) or a metal engine part. If they do, you should h o w . People have beenhurt doing this, and some basic things you could be present. If you 'll...battery. 6. The vehicles could be sure the right amount of first. You don't need more light. If you . Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on you connect the cables, here are once the engines running, Before you . Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas toexplode. Be sure...
....Use a flashlight if you badly. Fans or other parts too. 5. Check that can injure you need to add water to negative (-) or a metal engine part. If they do, you should h o w . People have beenhurt doing this, and some basic things you could be present. If you 'll...battery. 6. The vehicles could be sure the right amount of first. You don't need more light. If you . Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on you connect the cables, here are once the engines running, Before you . Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas toexplode. Be sure...
Owner's Manual
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Tire ...6-47 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-23 Check Engine Light ...2-72 Check Gages Light ...2-76 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-49 Chemical Paint Spotting ...6-54 ChildRestraints ...1-38 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ...1-40 ... Cleaning ...6-48 Aluminum Wheels ...6-53 Convertible Top ...6-52 Exterior LampsLenses ...6-51 6-48 Fabric ...Glass Surfaces ...6-50 Inside of Your 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 ...
Tire ...6-47 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-23 Check Engine Light ...2-72 Check Gages Light ...2-76 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-49 Chemical Paint Spotting ...6-54 ChildRestraints ...1-38 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ...1-40 ... Cleaning ...6-48 Aluminum Wheels ...6-53 Convertible Top ...6-52 Exterior LampsLenses ...6-51 6-48 Fabric ...Glass Surfaces ...6-50 Inside of Your 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 ...