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...) New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Shifting IntoPARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) Shifting Outof PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) 2-4 1 2-42 2-42 2-43 2-44 2-45 2-46 2-46 2-52 2-55 2-57...2-58 2-62 2-69 2-76 2-79 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Parking Brake Windows Tilt SteeringWheel Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior ...
...) New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Shifting IntoPARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) Shifting Outof PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) 2-4 1 2-42 2-42 2-43 2-44 2-45 2-46 2-46 2-52 2-55 2-57...2-58 2-62 2-69 2-76 2-79 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Parking Brake Windows Tilt SteeringWheel Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior ...
Owner's Manual
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...or hatch. Synchronization Synchronization may need to replace the battery your vehicle. The hatch will flash. Note: un This feature wl not work the transmission isin if PARK (P) for about eight seconds. The receiverwill not respond toa signal it has been sent previously. If this does not happen, ... (or until the ignitionis turned toRUN), when you are involvedin a panic situation, press the horn symbol button on the interior lamps for an automatic transmission,or if the parking brakeis set on or if the key il fob is30 feet (9 m) or more away from recording and playing back the...
...or hatch. Synchronization Synchronization may need to replace the battery your vehicle. The hatch will flash. Note: un This feature wl not work the transmission isin if PARK (P) for about eight seconds. The receiverwill not respond toa signal it has been sent previously. If this does not happen, ... (or until the ignitionis turned toRUN), when you are involvedin a panic situation, press the horn symbol button on the interior lamps for an automatic transmission,or if the parking brakeis set on or if the key il fob is30 feet (9 m) or more away from recording and playing back the...
Owner's Manual
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You could break the glass ordamage the defogger grid (if equipped). If you have a manual transmission the and ignition is in RUN, you must be sure they won't break the glass when you close it. SeeTontent Theft-Deterrent System" in PARK (P) ... works when the ignition switch is in RUN, ACC or when RAP is the hatch switch will work while the system armed. Ifyou have an automatic transmission,your vehicle. Never slam the hatchdown. On vehicles with theContent Theft-Deterrent System, not is present. (See "Retained Accessory Power" in the Index.) NOTICE: If...
You could break the glass ordamage the defogger grid (if equipped). If you have a manual transmission the and ignition is in RUN, you must be sure they won't break the glass when you close it. SeeTontent Theft-Deterrent System" in PARK (P) ... works when the ignition switch is in RUN, ACC or when RAP is the hatch switch will work while the system armed. Ifyou have an automatic transmission,your vehicle. Never slam the hatchdown. On vehicles with theContent Theft-Deterrent System, not is present. (See "Retained Accessory Power" in the Index.) NOTICE: If...
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... Ignition 2-13 or Parking Lots If you park in a storage area, like your key storage area. Be sure to remove your When you have an automatic transmission,taking 0 Lock theglove box. Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially some cities. of theft-deterrent a features, we know that nothing we put it can... in a lot where someone will be locked, and will be watching your vehicle,it's best tolock it with you to close windows and lock your transmission. If you .
... Ignition 2-13 or Parking Lots If you park in a storage area, like your key storage area. Be sure to remove your When you have an automatic transmission,taking 0 Lock theglove box. Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially some cities. of theft-deterrent a features, we know that nothing we put it can... in a lot where someone will be locked, and will be watching your vehicle,it's best tolock it with you to close windows and lock your transmission. If you .
Owner's Manual
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...driver's door when the ignition is E off and the key is running ,you have an automatic transmission, ignition the switch can'tbe turned to operate your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission. switch The stays in PARK (P). Ignition Positions C 1 LOCK (B):The only position from ...will sound if you remove the key. RUN (D): Position to five positions. A i OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission, but does not send electrical power to normal driving. 2-24 Use this position if your engine and release the switch. Whenthe engine starts...
...driver's door when the ignition is E off and the key is running ,you have an automatic transmission, ignition the switch can'tbe turned to operate your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission. switch The stays in PARK (P). Ignition Positions C 1 LOCK (B):The only position from ...will sound if you remove the key. RUN (D): Position to five positions. A i OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission, but does not send electrical power to normal driving. 2-24 Use this position if your engine and release the switch. Whenthe engine starts...
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...clutch pedal to the the floor andstart the engine.Your vehicle won 't start if the clutch pedal not all the way down as your Pontiac is to shift PARK (P) your go of the key. Starting Your 3800 Series I1 Engine 1. Holding your keyin START for about 15 ... help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter motor. 2. I NOTICE: ~~ NOTICE: Don't try to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your vehicle is stopped. Wait about threeto five seconds at a time until your ignition key toSTART. And the excessive heat can damage your starter...
...clutch pedal to the the floor andstart the engine.Your vehicle won 't start if the clutch pedal not all the way down as your Pontiac is to shift PARK (P) your go of the key. Starting Your 3800 Series I1 Engine 1. Holding your keyin START for about 15 ... help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter motor. 2. I NOTICE: ~~ NOTICE: Don't try to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your vehicle is stopped. Wait about threeto five seconds at a time until your ignition key toSTART. And the excessive heat can damage your starter...
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... you don't, it could be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to use when start yourengine because your rear wheels. Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions your be vehicle. 4. Before starting the engine, be damaged. If you keep coolant heater plugged the in?
... you don't, it could be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to use when start yourengine because your rear wheels. Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions your be vehicle. 4. Before starting the engine, be damaged. If you keep coolant heater plugged the in?
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... in the button onthe lever and pushing the lever all theway toward the front your vehicleis in your hand, the your vehicle. Shifting Into PARK (P) :Automatic Transmission Only) A CAUTION: It can be dangerous to LOCK.
... in the button onthe lever and pushing the lever all theway toward the front your vehicleis in your hand, the your vehicle. Shifting Into PARK (P) :Automatic Transmission Only) A CAUTION: It can be dangerous to LOCK.
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... to have to PARK (P)before you leave the driver's seat.To find it overheat andeven catch fire. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic TransmissionOnly) Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are ready drive, move suddenly if the shift lever not fullyin PARK (P) is called "torque lock." of To prevent torque lock...
... to have to PARK (P)before you leave the driver's seat.To find it overheat andeven catch fire. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic TransmissionOnly) Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are ready drive, move suddenly if the shift lever not fullyin PARK (P) is called "torque lock." of To prevent torque lock...
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Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Your vehicle has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Before you get out of PARK (P), ease pressure on a Trailer" in the Index. If you can. 2-41 Shift to OFF. 2. Apply ...when the ignition is equipped to you can 't shift outof PARK (P), trythis: 1. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as maintain brake application. in RUN.See "Automatic Transmission" in the Index. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into -PARK (P) and release the shift lever button you as you...
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Your vehicle has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Before you get out of PARK (P), ease pressure on a Trailer" in the Index. If you can. 2-41 Shift to OFF. 2. Apply ...when the ignition is equipped to you can 't shift outof PARK (P), trythis: 1. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as maintain brake application. in RUN.See "Automatic Transmission" in the Index. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into -PARK (P) and release the shift lever button you as you...
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... if out the shift lever not fully in theIndex.) I It can happen a garage. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in -- -- 2-43 Running Your Engine WhileYou're Parked (Automatic Transmission) It's better not to park with engine running , the vehicle can move suddenly. But if you 're on a hill and if you 've left the...
... if out the shift lever not fully in theIndex.) I It can happen a garage. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in -- -- 2-43 Running Your Engine WhileYou're Parked (Automatic Transmission) It's better not to park with engine running , the vehicle can move suddenly. But if you 're on a hill and if you 've left the...
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... or other things that it is open the ashtray.remove it, lift To up the cover to or is securely reattached. If you have a manual transmission, the ashtray is near your ashtray. NOTICE: Don't put it back, always be sure that burn into your cupholder. When it's ready, it outside ... be thrown about the vehicle during acollision or sudden maneuver.You or others could set them on either sideof the ashtray. When you have an automatic transmission, the ashtray is near front of your the console. If you remove the cover, always store it will pop back by itself. 2-60...
... or other things that it is open the ashtray.remove it, lift To up the cover to or is securely reattached. If you have a manual transmission, the ashtray is near your ashtray. NOTICE: Don't put it back, always be sure that burn into your cupholder. When it's ready, it outside ... be thrown about the vehicle during acollision or sudden maneuver.You or others could set them on either sideof the ashtray. When you have an automatic transmission, the ashtray is near front of your the console. If you remove the cover, always store it will pop back by itself. 2-60...
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Set the parking brake firmly and shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P) or a manual transmission into REVERSE (R). The ignition must be in cold weather, (0°F (-18OC) or lower), or you raise orlower the top while the vehicle is damp orwet. I ...
Set the parking brake firmly and shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P) or a manual transmission into REVERSE (R). The ignition must be in cold weather, (0°F (-18OC) or lower), or you raise orlower the top while the vehicle is damp orwet. I ...
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... and lifting upon the cover. it I NOTICE: I It is recommended that raise or lower the you have a manual transmission, shift into PARK (P). Raising Your Convertible Top 1. It is not recommended that you have an automatic transmission, shift into REVERSE (R). If you top while the vehicleis moving. 2. The ignition mustbe in on a level surface.
... and lifting upon the cover. it I NOTICE: I It is recommended that raise or lower the you have a manual transmission, shift into PARK (P). Raising Your Convertible Top 1. It is not recommended that you have an automatic transmission, shift into REVERSE (R). If you top while the vehicleis moving. 2. The ignition mustbe in on a level surface.
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Convertible Top Switch (If Equipped) N. Instrument Panel Cluster E. Glove Box 0. Storage Console R. Accessory Power Outlet 2-77 Rear Window DefoggerSwitch M. Shift Lever Q. Cupholders J. Parking Brake Lever K. Steering Wheel Controls S. Traction ControlSystem Switch (V8) or Second Gear Start Switch (V6 Automatic) D. Cigarette Lighter P. Remote Hatch Release T. Fog Lamp Switch B. Horn E AudioSystem G. Air Vents L. Main Lamp Control C. Comfort Controls I. A. Ashtray (Automatic Transmission) H.
Convertible Top Switch (If Equipped) N. Instrument Panel Cluster E. Glove Box 0. Storage Console R. Accessory Power Outlet 2-77 Rear Window DefoggerSwitch M. Shift Lever Q. Cupholders J. Parking Brake Lever K. Steering Wheel Controls S. Traction ControlSystem Switch (V8) or Second Gear Start Switch (V6 Automatic) D. Cigarette Lighter P. Remote Hatch Release T. Fog Lamp Switch B. Horn E AudioSystem G. Air Vents L. Main Lamp Control C. Comfort Controls I. A. Ashtray (Automatic Transmission) H.
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... help you ever have to Leave After Parking ona Hill 1. Let up and store the chocks. 1. a 2. Check periodically to automatic transmission, or REVERSE (R) for a manual transmission. 5. of the chocks. and Release the parking brake. 2. Stop and have someonepick up on a here's hill, how to ... you 're pulling a trailer. the But if you find them quickly. See the Maintenance Schedule for an to that are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, drive belts, cooling system and brake adjustment. Parking on Hills You really should...
... help you ever have to Leave After Parking ona Hill 1. Let up and store the chocks. 1. a 2. Check periodically to automatic transmission, or REVERSE (R) for a manual transmission. 5. of the chocks. and Release the parking brake. 2. Stop and have someonepick up on a here's hill, how to ... you 're pulling a trailer. the But if you find them quickly. See the Maintenance Schedule for an to that are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, drive belts, cooling system and brake adjustment. Parking on Hills You really should...
Owner's Manual
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... window necessary. If you 're parked, to get service help right away. 2. You may not be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) or DRIVE (D) for automatic transmissions. 5-16 Stop after high-speed driving. Turn on , you can the engine of idle see steam, theproblem may decide notto lift the hood...
... window necessary. If you 're parked, to get service help right away. 2. You may not be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) or DRIVE (D) for automatic transmissions. 5-16 Stop after high-speed driving. Turn on , you can the engine of idle see steam, theproblem may decide notto lift the hood...
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air goes If by 2 Put an automatic transmission shift lever in prevent thevehicle from the 1 Set the parking brakefirmly. . Thevehicle Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to can still steer. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from moving: skid. PARK (P), or shift a manual transmission to very bumpy and noisy, but...
air goes If by 2 Put an automatic transmission shift lever in prevent thevehicle from the 1 Set the parking brakefirmly. . Thevehicle Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to can still steer. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from moving: skid. PARK (P), or shift a manual transmission to very bumpy and noisy, but...
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... Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Air Filter Replacement Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes 6-37 6-38 6-44 6-53 6-56 6-56 6-57 6-59 6-60 6-6 1 6-62 6-62 6-68...
... Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Air Filter Replacement Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes 6-37 6-38 6-44 6-53 6-56 6-56 6-57 6-59 6-60 6-6 1 6-62 6-62 6-68...
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Air Filter I. Brake Fluid Reservoir K. Windshield Washer Reservoir F. Clutch FluidReservoir (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped) H. Power SteeringReservoir J. When you open the hood of the 5.7L V8 engine you'll see: A. Engine Coolant Reservoir B. Engine Cooling Fan G . Engine Oil Dipstick D. Battery C. Engine Oil Fill Cap E.
Air Filter I. Brake Fluid Reservoir K. Windshield Washer Reservoir F. Clutch FluidReservoir (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped) H. Power SteeringReservoir J. When you open the hood of the 5.7L V8 engine you'll see: A. Engine Coolant Reservoir B. Engine Cooling Fan G . Engine Oil Dipstick D. Battery C. Engine Oil Fill Cap E.