Owner's Manual
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...1997 PontiacTrans Sport Owner'sManual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use . do 6-1 7I 8-1 9- 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire... section explains how to get service and owner publications. Customer Assistance Information This section tellsyou how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems...
...1997 PontiacTrans Sport Owner'sManual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use . do 6-1 7I 8-1 9- 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire... section explains how to get service and owner publications. Customer Assistance Information This section tellsyou how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems...
Owner's Manual
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... when the optional to traction control system begins limit wheel spin, the cruise controlwill automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System" the Index.) When road in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, andyou could bestartled andeven lose control. You could lose control. Keep the cruise control switch OFF until you want...
... when the optional to traction control system begins limit wheel spin, the cruise controlwill automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System" the Index.) When road in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, andyou could bestartled andeven lose control. You could lose control. Keep the cruise control switch OFF until you want...
Owner's Manual
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... mattresses and basketballs, andyou can make it explode, andyou or others couldbe injured. The air inflator kit is located in the rear saddlebag, if your tires up to its recommended pressure. 2-88 Inflating somethingtoo much can also use it off. i The a r inflator is stored in the glove box or in the...
... mattresses and basketballs, andyou can make it explode, andyou or others couldbe injured. The air inflator kit is located in the rear saddlebag, if your tires up to its recommended pressure. 2-88 Inflating somethingtoo much can also use it off. i The a r inflator is stored in the glove box or in the...
Owner's Manual
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...you haveto decide to the accelerator. That couldbe a lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between vehicle and others your brakes; tire tread; But evenin 3/4 of brake force applied. the Braking actioninvolves perception time and reaction time. the weight of the vehicle and the amount ...of a second, a vehicle moving at the places where tires meet the road. That's perception time.Then youhave to bring up your vehicle go where yuu want it 's or easy to go. That...
...you haveto decide to the accelerator. That couldbe a lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between vehicle and others your brakes; tire tread; But evenin 3/4 of brake force applied. the Braking actioninvolves perception time and reaction time. the weight of the vehicle and the amount ...of a second, a vehicle moving at the places where tires meet the road. That's perception time.Then youhave to bring up your vehicle go where yuu want it 's or easy to go. That...
Owner's Manual
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You're drivingsafely. Let's say the road is about to make the most available tire and of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. As you . I The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle while braking ...
You're drivingsafely. Let's say the road is about to make the most available tire and of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. As you . I The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle while braking ...
Owner's Manual
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...Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's importantto take much those of places. Wait to the same lawsof physics when driving on the condition of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for thevehicle to adjust your tiresand the road surface, the angle at a reasonable speed. Then you '... your speed. You can steer but it before you enter the curve, while your speed as approach a YOU curve, do their work wherethe tires meet the road. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because engine the stops or the systemis not functioning, you can lose control...
...Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's importantto take much those of places. Wait to the same lawsof physics when driving on the condition of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for thevehicle to adjust your tiresand the road surface, the angle at a reasonable speed. Then you '... your speed. You can steer but it before you enter the curve, while your speed as approach a YOU curve, do their work wherethe tires meet the road. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because engine the stops or the systemis not functioning, you can lose control...
Owner's Manual
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... skids by taking reasonable care suited toexisting conditions, and by easing your wheels aren't rolling. The three typesof skids correspond to your Pontiac's three control systems. In the braking skid, your foot off the accelerator pedal andquickly steer the way you have enough friction where the... tires meet the road to these conditions. For safety, you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle maystraighten out. In any emergency, don'tgive up. ...
... skids by taking reasonable care suited toexisting conditions, and by easing your wheels aren't rolling. The three typesof skids correspond to your Pontiac's three control systems. In the braking skid, your foot off the accelerator pedal andquickly steer the way you have enough friction where the... tires meet the road to these conditions. For safety, you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle maystraighten out. In any emergency, don'tgive up. ...
Owner's Manual
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... are likely to be impaired -- Since you may need to slow down , especially on night driving. In remote areas, watch for animals, If you're tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest. 0 Night driving is more space between you . by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or...
... are likely to be impaired -- Since you may need to slow down , especially on night driving. In remote areas, watch for animals, If you're tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest. 0 Night driving is more space between you . by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or...
Owner's Manual
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... wiping equipment in good shape,a heavy rain are can 't stop, accelerate or as well because turn your tire-to separate start from the inserts. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads And, if your tires don't have much tread you are driving. The heavier the rain, the harder is to see road...
... wiping equipment in good shape,a heavy rain are can 't stop, accelerate or as well because turn your tire-to separate start from the inserts. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads And, if your tires don't have much tread you are driving. The heavier the rain, the harder is to see road...
Owner's Manual
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...a lot of can happen if the road is raining. So much tread or the pressure in the Index.) . . 0 4-20 When your tires that they can actuallyride on the road.If you 're going fast enough. It can seereflections from trees, telephone poles or other vehicles, and ...,there could be especially careful when youpass another vehicle.Allow yourself more visible to others. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is lower than the underbody your if tires do not have your parking lamps -- Hydroplaning usually happens higher speeds. There at just isn't a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The...
...a lot of can happen if the road is raining. So much tread or the pressure in the Index.) . . 0 4-20 When your tires that they can actuallyride on the road.If you 're going fast enough. It can seereflections from trees, telephone poles or other vehicles, and ...,there could be especially careful when youpass another vehicle.Allow yourself more visible to others. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is lower than the underbody your if tires do not have your parking lamps -- Hydroplaning usually happens higher speeds. There at just isn't a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The...
Owner's Manual
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... keepit for any distance at night. Here aresome things you checked all windowsclean inside and outside? Tires: They are moving on a Long Trip Make sure you can easily drive in Pontiac dealerships all across North America. Expect to move to proper to avoid a major storm system? ... route? Are all levels? Lamps: Are they all inflated to the next exit. Is the tread good enoughfor long-distance driving? Are the tires all working? Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook along your vehicle ready a long trip? Maps: Do you the allow a reasonable following ...
... keepit for any distance at night. Here aresome things you checked all windowsclean inside and outside? Tires: They are moving on a Long Trip Make sure you can easily drive in Pontiac dealerships all across North America. Expect to move to proper to avoid a major storm system? ... route? Are all levels? Lamps: Are they all inflated to the next exit. Is the tread good enoughfor long-distance driving? Are the tires all working? Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook along your vehicle ready a long trip? Maps: Do you the allow a reasonable following ...
Owner's Manual
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... here aresome tips: Make sure your vehicle can make you sleepy. of Hill and Mountain Roads There is well ventilated, with the hum of the tires onthe road, the drone the engine, and the rush of the wind of against the vehicle that can leave the road in flat or rolling...
... here aresome tips: Make sure your vehicle can make you sleepy. of Hill and Mountain Roads There is well ventilated, with the hum of the tires onthe road, the drone the engine, and the rush of the wind of against the vehicle that can leave the road in flat or rolling...
Owner's Manual
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.... If you drive regularly in steep country, ifor you're planning to do allthe workof slowing down. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. They couId get so hot that they wouldn't work hard on downhill slope. Don't swing wide or cut across the center...
.... If you drive regularly in steep country, ifor you're planning to do allthe workof slowing down. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. They couId get so hot that they wouldn't work hard on downhill slope. Don't swing wide or cut across the center...
Owner's Manual
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... put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. 4-26 You'll have a very slippery situation. However, if there is snow orice between your tires and the road, you properly secure these items in your vehicle. Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush orbroom, a supply of...yourtires meet the road probablyhave good traction. Driving on Snow or Ice Most of windshield washer fluid, rag, some tips for winter driving: 0 Have your Pontiac in good dupe far winter. 0 You m y want to help provide traction. Here are some winterouter a clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a...
... put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. 4-26 You'll have a very slippery situation. However, if there is snow orice between your tires and the road, you properly secure these items in your vehicle. Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush orbroom, a supply of...yourtires meet the road probablyhave good traction. Driving on Snow or Ice Most of windshield washer fluid, rag, some tips for winter driving: 0 Have your Pontiac in good dupe far winter. 0 You m y want to help provide traction. Here are some winterouter a clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a...
Owner's Manual
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... can be slick and hard to drive on. drive with ice. or Sometimes the surface a curve or an overpassmay of trees, behind buildings under the tires even more. If are you see a patch of ahead of you, brakeBefore you ice are on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. Even though...
... can be slick and hard to drive on. drive with ice. or Sometimes the surface a curve or an overpassmay of trees, behind buildings under the tires even more. If are you see a patch of ahead of you, brakeBefore you ice are on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. Even though...
Owner's Manual
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... period o time, f your vehicleor theGross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) either the front or for your vehicle needs service. The label showsthe size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to spread out your vehicle.This is found on both sidesof the centerline. 0 0 I D - (Option) Electronic Level Control THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS...
... period o time, f your vehicleor theGross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) either the front or for your vehicle needs service. The label showsthe size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to spread out your vehicle.This is found on both sidesof the centerline. 0 0 I D - (Option) Electronic Level Control THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS...
Owner's Manual
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... and under greater loads, generating extra heat. Load-pulling components such as you should always use THIRD (3) (or as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are many for this section. The engine is different thanjust driving your trailer will be legal, not only where you live but also where you...
... and under greater loads, generating extra heat. Load-pulling components such as you should always use THIRD (3) (or as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are many for this section. The engine is different thanjust driving your trailer will be legal, not only where you live but also where you...
Owner's Manual
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...load theGVW because your to vehicle willbe carrying that weight, too. But even that you write us at : can Customer Assistance Center Pontiac Division One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 Weight of the Trailer How heavy can also dependon any traileris an important (A) weight to pull a is trailer ...can tow up 2,900 lbs. (1 300 kg) with upto to six occupantsor up to six occupants the vehicleor more information about your vehicle's tires. See "Loading Your Vehicle"in the Indexfor more than with up you have on your vehicle's maximum load capacity. 4-34 If up to ...
...load theGVW because your to vehicle willbe carrying that weight, too. But even that you write us at : can Customer Assistance Center Pontiac Division One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 Weight of the Trailer How heavy can also dependon any traileris an important (A) weight to pull a is trailer ...can tow up 2,900 lbs. (1 300 kg) with upto to six occupantsor up to six occupants the vehicleor more information about your vehicle's tires. See "Loading Your Vehicle"in the Indexfor more than with up you have on your vehicle's maximum load capacity. 4-34 If up to ...
Owner's Manual
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... only a frame-mounted hitch that , when loaded, will weigh more than2,000 lbs. (900 kg), be sure you 've loaded your vehicle's tires are some items around the trailer. This equipment is very important for hitches. in the Index. Then be sureto use a properly mounted, weight-carrying... weight-canying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). You'll find these numbers on the Certification/Tire labelat the rearedge of A B Hitches It's important to have the correct hitch equipment. If they aren't, you may be able to get them ...
... only a frame-mounted hitch that , when loaded, will weigh more than2,000 lbs. (900 kg), be sure you 've loaded your vehicle's tires are some items around the trailer. This equipment is very important for hitches. in the Index. Then be sureto use a properly mounted, weight-carrying... weight-canying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). You'll find these numbers on the Certification/Tire labelat the rearedge of A B Hitches It's important to have the correct hitch equipment. If they aren't, you may be able to get them ...
Owner's Manual
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... can 't see or smell CO. If the trailer has electric brakes, start , check trailer hitch and platform the (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and rnirror adjustment.
... can 't see or smell CO. If the trailer has electric brakes, start , check trailer hitch and platform the (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and rnirror adjustment.