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... the doors. If 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 lighted spot, close all the doors except the driver's. 2-11 ...See your transaxle. And remember to restart the engine. Passlock is ih key. Remember to leaveyour key? You may need service. In an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside ...
... the doors. If 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 lighted spot, close all the doors except the driver's. 2-11 ...See your transaxle. And remember to restart the engine. Passlock is ih key. Remember to leaveyour key? You may need service. In an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside ...
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Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in the detailson the next few pages, some warning lights come on when there may bea problem, check the section that tells you should not be alarmed when this manual's advice. Often gages and warning lights work togetherto let you know they're working. So please get to...
Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in the detailson the next few pages, some warning lights come on when there may bea problem, check the section that tells you should not be alarmed when this manual's advice. Often gages and warning lights work togetherto let you know they're working. So please get to...
Owner's Manual
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... panel, which shows AIR BAG. This light will come on when you start the engine or comes on when you turn the ignition key to RUN. AIR BAG Air Bag ReadinessLight There is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. The light tells you if there is an electrical... seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is ready. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for a few seconds. The air bag readiness light should go out. The system check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag modules, If the air bag readiness...
... panel, which shows AIR BAG. This light will come on when you start the engine or comes on when you turn the ignition key to RUN. AIR BAG Air Bag ReadinessLight There is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. The light tells you if there is an electrical... seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is ready. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for a few seconds. The air bag readiness light should go out. The system check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag modules, If the air bag readiness...
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.... Have it should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, and the engine is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. United ,States Canada This light should go out when the engine starts. If one part isn't working well. BRAKE If you must drive a short...a check to show you it is divided into two parts. Have your brake system inspected right away. If it doesn't come on when you turn the ignition keyto RUN. It could be a brake problem. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is working. Battery Light The battery light will ...
.... Have it should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, and the engine is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. United ,States Canada This light should go out when the engine starts. If one part isn't working well. BRAKE If you must drive a short...a check to show you it is divided into two parts. Have your brake system inspected right away. If it doesn't come on when you turn the ignition keyto RUN. It could be a brake problem. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is working. Battery Light The battery light will ...
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Thismay prevent more serious damage to assist your vehicle. Malfunctions often will indicated by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that emissions are at acceptable levels for the lifeof the vehicle,helping to produce a cleaner environment.... thereis a problem and service is low on coolant and the engine may overheat. Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comeson and stays 'on, your and vehicle serviced as soon as you can. Malfunl L Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Pontiac is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel,...
Thismay prevent more serious damage to assist your vehicle. Malfunctions often will indicated by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that emissions are at acceptable levels for the lifeof the vehicle,helping to produce a cleaner environment.... thereis a problem and service is low on coolant and the engine may overheat. Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comeson and stays 'on, your and vehicle serviced as soon as you can. Malfunl L Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Pontiac is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel,...
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...fuel economy may notas be required. Avoiding steep uphill grades. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. This light will also come on, have it is working, when the ignition is on your vehicle. An emission control system malfunction has been ... dealer or qualified service center for service. '3 as a check to 0 Light Flashing-- If the light remains on during a malfunction in one of cargo being hauled as soon as it is required. This light should come on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following . A misfire condition has been ...
...fuel economy may notas be required. Avoiding steep uphill grades. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. This light will also come on, have it is working, when the ignition is on your vehicle. An emission control system malfunction has been ... dealer or qualified service center for service. '3 as a check to 0 Light Flashing-- If the light remains on during a malfunction in one of cargo being hauled as soon as it is required. This light should come on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following . A misfire condition has been ...
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... with thecap properly installed should turn off . The condition will usually be able to correct the emission system malfunction by system and causethe light the to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may notice this as efficiently asdesigned. If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure... to turn on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will require at least one or more of If so, your dealeror qualified service center check the vehicle. If the Light Is On Steady You may be corrected when the electrical system dries ...
... with thecap properly installed should turn off . The condition will usually be able to correct the emission system malfunction by system and causethe light the to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may notice this as efficiently asdesigned. If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure... to turn on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will require at least one or more of If so, your dealeror qualified service center check the vehicle. If the Light Is On Steady You may be corrected when the electrical system dries ...
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... other situations: 0 1 NOTICE: Damage to your warranty. * When the ignition is on butthe engine is working, but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to START. j . .L . : 2-75 The oil light couldalso come on in three other oil problem. If it doesn't come on with the fuse or...at a stop , the light may have a problem with the ignition on, you may come on when you are driving. This isnormal. Check your oil as soon as a test to show you it catches fire. Oil Pressure Warning Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after ...
... other situations: 0 1 NOTICE: Damage to your warranty. * When the ignition is on butthe engine is working, but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to START. j . .L . : 2-75 The oil light couldalso come on in three other oil problem. If it doesn't come on with the fuse or...at a stop , the light may have a problem with the ignition on, you may come on when you are driving. This isnormal. Check your oil as soon as a test to show you it catches fire. Oil Pressure Warning Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after ...
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... various gages to shiftto the next higher gear. If the vehicle fails to start, see if they are in the warning zones. CHECK GAGES 2-76 Upshift Light (Manual Transaxle) This lightcomes on when you need to see "Passlock" in the Index. THEFT SYSTEM SHIFT If the... light flashes, the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode. 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. See "Manual Transaxle" in the Index. Your ...
... various gages to shiftto the next higher gear. If the vehicle fails to start, see if they are in the warning zones. CHECK GAGES 2-76 Upshift Light (Manual Transaxle) This lightcomes on when you need to see "Passlock" in the Index. THEFT SYSTEM SHIFT If the... light flashes, the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode. 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. See "Manual Transaxle" in the Index. Your ...
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..., you 're driving, brake normally but don't pump your anti-lock brake system will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. If your engine ever stops while you will check itself.You may take longerto stop and the brake pedal Anti-Lock Brakes Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is used... have some power brake assist. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you will help prevent a braking skid. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- will useit when you begin to push. 4-7 This isa mistake. Your brakes may get harder to cool between hard stops. If your...
..., you 're driving, brake normally but don't pump your anti-lock brake system will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. If your engine ever stops while you will check itself.You may take longerto stop and the brake pedal Anti-Lock Brakes Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is used... have some power brake assist. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you will help prevent a braking skid. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- will useit when you begin to push. 4-7 This isa mistake. Your brakes may get harder to cool between hard stops. If your...
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Check that would damage the battery and maybe other moving parts are some have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you should h o w . Before you connect the cables, here are once the engines running, Keep your skin, flush the with place water and get a short that the jumper cables don...Delco Freedom@ battery installed in your eyes or on your hands away from moving gine parts can cause battery gas toexplode. You don't need more light. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to take care that can burn you don't, explosive gas could be sure...
Check that would damage the battery and maybe other moving parts are some have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you should h o w . Before you connect the cables, here are once the engines running, Keep your skin, flush the with place water and get a short that the jumper cables don...Delco Freedom@ battery installed in your eyes or on your hands away from moving gine parts can cause battery gas toexplode. You don't need more light. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to take care that can burn you don't, explosive gas could be sure...
Owner's Manual
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...to check the fluid level unless you add only REX-CQOL@extended life coolant. If the fluid reaches the step inside the reservoir, the fluid level is low. The following explains your cooling system and how to -34°F (-37°C). Protect against rust and corrosion. I Engine ... will: Give freezing protection down to add coolant when is correct. Give boiling protectionup to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. NOTICE: When adding coolant, it important that you have a problem with it...
...to check the fluid level unless you add only REX-CQOL@extended life coolant. If the fluid reaches the step inside the reservoir, the fluid level is low. The following explains your cooling system and how to -34°F (-37°C). Protect against rust and corrosion. I Engine ... will: Give freezing protection down to add coolant when is correct. Give boiling protectionup to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. NOTICE: When adding coolant, it important that you have a problem with it...
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The surge tankis located on engine coolant. 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. m I See "Low Coolant Light" in the Index. 6-26 Checking Coolant 'hrning the surgetank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot. -- -- When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark.
The surge tankis located on engine coolant. 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. m I See "Low Coolant Light" in the Index. 6-26 Checking Coolant 'hrning the surgetank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot. -- -- When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark.
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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...
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...
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... or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Automatic Transaxle Check (Except 2.4L Code T Engine) Check the transaxle fluid level; Also see "Engine Identification" in the Index, Manual Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level; See "Hydraulic Clutch Fluid" in the Index.A fluid loss... at once. 7-42 Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. If you have your engine oil changed. At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your Pontiac dealership Service Department and have it repaired...
... or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Automatic Transaxle Check (Except 2.4L Code T Engine) Check the transaxle fluid level; Also see "Engine Identification" in the Index, Manual Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level; See "Hydraulic Clutch Fluid" in the Index.A fluid loss... at once. 7-42 Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. If you have your engine oil changed. At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your Pontiac dealership Service Department and have it repaired...
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... CD ...3.12. 3-16 1-23 AirBag ...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 Should it Inflate ...Air Bag Readiness...3-24 Antenna. Tire ...Aluminum Wheels. 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 ...2-14 ...6.37. 6.57 B a c k -
... CD ...3.12. 3-16 1-23 AirBag ...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 Should it Inflate ...Air Bag Readiness...3-24 Antenna. Tire ...Aluminum Wheels. 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 ...2-14 ...6.37. 6.57 B a c k -
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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 Securing ...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 ...
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 Securing ...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 ...
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... ...2- 14, 2- 15. 2- 16 6-11 EngineOil ...Adding ...6-12 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 ... Manual Transaxle ...2-24 k FillingYourTan ...6-5 Filter, Air ...6-16 6-52 Finish Care...
... ...2- 14, 2- 15. 2- 16 6-11 EngineOil ...Adding ...6-12 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 ... Manual Transaxle ...2-24 k FillingYourTan ...6-5 Filter, Air ...6-16 6-52 Finish Care...
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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 Coolant Warning...43 Door ...2-4 Key Lock Cylinder Service ...7-43 PowerDoor ...2-5 Rear Dsor Security ...2-5 / - Steering Column Lock Check ...7-44 Tn~nk...2-10 Low Coolant Warning Light ...2-72, 6-26 Lowering the Convertible Top Manually ...2-58 Lowering Your Convertible Top ...2-51 7-48 Lubricants and...
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 Coolant Warning...43 Door ...2-4 Key Lock Cylinder Service ...7-43 PowerDoor ...2-5 Rear Dsor Security ...2-5 / - Steering Column Lock Check ...7-44 Tn~nk...2-10 Low Coolant Warning Light ...2-72, 6-26 Lowering the Convertible Top Manually ...2-58 Lowering Your Convertible Top ...2-51 7-48 Lubricants and...
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...-RoadRecovery ...4-13 Oil, Engine ...6-11 Oil Pressure Warning Light ...2-75 Overdrive. 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 ...Multifunction Lever ... 6-4 2-45 2-46 2-45 2-45 2-46 4-24 2-33 2-20 Neutral. Automatic Transaxle ...2-22 5- 14 Overheating Engine ...7-41 Owner Checks and Services ...8- 12 Owner Publications. Ordering ...P a i n t Spotting. R a d i o Reception ...3-22 Radios ...3-8,3-9,...
...-RoadRecovery ...4-13 Oil, Engine ...6-11 Oil Pressure Warning Light ...2-75 Overdrive. 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 ...Multifunction Lever ... 6-4 2-45 2-46 2-45 2-45 2-46 4-24 2-33 2-20 Neutral. Automatic Transaxle ...2-22 5- 14 Overheating Engine ...7-41 Owner Checks and Services ...8- 12 Owner Publications. Ordering ...P a i n t Spotting. R a d i o Reception ...3-22 Radios ...3-8,3-9,...