Owner's Manual
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... 2. Manual Transmission The gear selector shouldbe in START for longer than 15 seconds ata time will down -- Your engine won 't start inany other position-- I NOTICE: ~~ NOTICE: Don't try to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to help avoid draining... when your vehicle is safety feature. The idle speed will cause your keyin START for about 15 seconds between each try to shift PARK (P) your Pontiac is to if moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Holding your battery be to the the floor andstart the engine.Your vehicle ...
... 2. Manual Transmission The gear selector shouldbe in START for longer than 15 seconds ata time will down -- Your engine won 't start inany other position-- I NOTICE: ~~ NOTICE: Don't try to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to help avoid draining... when your vehicle is safety feature. The idle speed will cause your keyin START for about 15 seconds between each try to shift PARK (P) your Pontiac is to if moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Holding your battery be to the the floor andstart the engine.Your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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... into PARK (P) and all also release the shift lever button on fairly level ground, always set . Shift to REVERSE only after (R) your vehicle if the shift lever is cannot shiftout of PARK (P), ease pressure the shift on lever. Push the shift lever the way into the gear you have to backup. If you 're ...pulling a trailer, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in this gear to fully apply your transmission. If you have left the engine running unless you wish. "Shifting Out See of your vehicle is fully in the Index. If you is not fully in the Index...
... into PARK (P) and all also release the shift lever button on fairly level ground, always set . Shift to REVERSE only after (R) your vehicle if the shift lever is cannot shiftout of PARK (P), ease pressure the shift on lever. Push the shift lever the way into the gear you have to backup. If you 're ...pulling a trailer, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in this gear to fully apply your transmission. If you have left the engine running unless you wish. "Shifting Out See of your vehicle is fully in the Index. If you is not fully in the Index...
Owner's Manual
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...use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicleis being towed. When going down to your transmission caused shifting by your warranty. 2-32 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (03): This position is for normal driving, however, it ...offers more power. Going about halfway down . Don't shift outof PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) while your foot is firmly on hilly, winding roads. NOTICE: ...out of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N)while your engineis "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. or Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Unless your engine is racing. If need more ...
...use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicleis being towed. When going down to your transmission caused shifting by your warranty. 2-32 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (03): This position is for normal driving, however, it ...offers more power. Going about halfway down . Don't shift outof PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) while your foot is firmly on hilly, winding roads. NOTICE: ...out of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N)while your engineis "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. or Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Unless your engine is racing. If need more ...
Owner's Manual
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NOTICE: (a) If your rearwheels can damage yourengine. If the gear shift lever is put in first gear, the transmission won't shift into PARK (P) to hold your brakes or shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is limited to protect driveline components from improper operation. 2-33 Don't shift intoSECOND (2)unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 kmh...
NOTICE: (a) If your rearwheels can damage yourengine. If the gear shift lever is put in first gear, the transmission won't shift into PARK (P) to hold your brakes or shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is limited to protect driveline components from improper operation. 2-33 Don't shift intoSECOND (2)unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 kmh...
Owner's Manual
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For a firmer shift and increased performance, you may press 2ND GEAR START again tot r o f this un f feature. After startingin SECOND (2) gear, the vehicle will light when selected. The lightin the centerof the switch will upshift normally. The transmission will remain in normal ... your vehicle, the transmission is in conditions, use or when the vehicle is stuckin sand, mud, ice, snow or gravel. with a second-gear start Y u vehicle is equipped or switch will up then remainin performance mode until the engine is not intended for normal road conditions. This feature...
For a firmer shift and increased performance, you may press 2ND GEAR START again tot r o f this un f feature. After startingin SECOND (2) gear, the vehicle will light when selected. The lightin the centerof the switch will upshift normally. The transmission will remain in normal ... your vehicle, the transmission is in conditions, use or when the vehicle is stuckin sand, mud, ice, snow or gravel. with a second-gear start Y u vehicle is equipped or switch will up then remainin performance mode until the engine is not intended for normal road conditions. This feature...
Owner's Manual
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...Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and brake pedal, and shift to safely shift into THIRD(3), FOURTH (4), F F H (5) and SIXTH (6) gear the same way you press the accelerator pedal. If you shift from SIXTH(6),into REVERSE (R). Then shift into REVERSE (R). If you 've come to a complete stop , let up...the clutch pedal down. Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST when you let upon the accelerator pedal and shift into gear. 2-36 SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedalas you 're going less (1) than 20 mph (32 km/h). ...
...Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and brake pedal, and shift to safely shift into THIRD(3), FOURTH (4), F F H (5) and SIXTH (6) gear the same way you press the accelerator pedal. If you shift from SIXTH(6),into REVERSE (R). Then shift into REVERSE (R). If you 've come to a complete stop , let up...the clutch pedal down. Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST when you let upon the accelerator pedal and shift into gear. 2-36 SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedalas you 're going less (1) than 20 mph (32 km/h). ...
Owner's Manual
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... (6)to THIRD (3), or FIFTH(5) to SECOND (2) or FOURTH(4) to keep the engine running smoothly, should downshift to shiftto the next higher gear f r best fuel economy. MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS, IN MPH (kmlh) Engine 1 to2 13-16 (21-25) 2 to 3 Acceleration Shlft Speed 4 to 5 3t04 5 to 6 NIA 3800 L36 (Code K) 21 -28... (34-35) 32-37 (51-59) 45-47 (72-75) This chart shows when to you the next lower gear. Shift Speeds A CAUTION: If you skip more than one gearwhen you downshift, you could injure yourself or others.
... (6)to THIRD (3), or FIFTH(5) to SECOND (2) or FOURTH(4) to keep the engine running smoothly, should downshift to shiftto the next higher gear f r best fuel economy. MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS, IN MPH (kmlh) Engine 1 to2 13-16 (21-25) 2 to 3 Acceleration Shlft Speed 4 to 5 3t04 5 to 6 NIA 3800 L36 (Code K) 21 -28... (34-35) 32-37 (51-59) 45-47 (72-75) This chart shows when to you the next lower gear. Shift Speeds A CAUTION: If you skip more than one gearwhen you downshift, you could injure yourself or others.
Owner's Manual
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You can follow the gear shift pattern. Once you are at 35 throttle or less. When the skip shift light is 170°F (77"C), you are going 15 to20 mph (24 to 32 km/h) and you are in FOURTH (4), you can press the clutch again and shift into another gear. *30 mph (48km/h) when ...accelerating to highway speeds. **45 mph(72 km/h) when accelerating to highway speeds. 2-38 Skip Shift Light 5 7 Engine) (.L When this light comes on The engine coolant temperature greater ...
You can follow the gear shift pattern. Once you are at 35 throttle or less. When the skip shift light is 170°F (77"C), you are going 15 to20 mph (24 to 32 km/h) and you are in FOURTH (4), you can press the clutch again and shift into another gear. *30 mph (48km/h) when ...accelerating to highway speeds. **45 mph(72 km/h) when accelerating to highway speeds. 2-38 Skip Shift Light 5 7 Engine) (.L When this light comes on The engine coolant temperature greater ...
Owner's Manual
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... hold the brake pedal down but still can . 2-41 Turn the ignition key to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift the drive gear to tow a trailer, see "Towing If you cannot shift out of your vehicle, put your vehicle is parking brake. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as maintain brake application...
... hold the brake pedal down but still can . 2-41 Turn the ignition key to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift the drive gear to tow a trailer, see "Towing If you cannot shift out of your vehicle, put your vehicle is parking brake. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as maintain brake application...
Owner's Manual
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.... Hold it . course, applying the brake Of find takes you 'llgo 1 mph (1.6 k / ) m hslower. Once you're going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to lower gear a to Push the button at desired speed a and then applythe brake or clutch pedal. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways...
.... Hold it . course, applying the brake Of find takes you 'llgo 1 mph (1.6 k / ) m hslower. Once you're going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to lower gear a to Push the button at desired speed a and then applythe brake or clutch pedal. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways...
Owner's Manual
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Unlock the front of the gear shift lever. The switch is nothing or anyone on the latch that attaches into the storage area. Push and hold thebottom of the latch.Be sure ...
Unlock the front of the gear shift lever. The switch is nothing or anyone on the latch that attaches into the storage area. Push and hold thebottom of the latch.Be sure ...
Owner's Manual
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Main Lamp Control C. Air Vents L. Accessory Power Outlet 2-77 Cigarette Lighter P. Cupholders J. Storage Console R. Steering Wheel Controls S. Fog Lamp Switch B. Convertible Top Switch (If Equipped) N. Horn E AudioSystem G. Shift Lever Q. Comfort Controls I. Rear Window DefoggerSwitch M. Glove Box 0. Remote Hatch Release T. Traction ControlSystem Switch (V8) or Second Gear Start Switch (V6 Automatic) D. Instrument Panel Cluster E. Ashtray (Automatic Transmission) H. A. Parking Brake Lever K.
Main Lamp Control C. Air Vents L. Accessory Power Outlet 2-77 Cigarette Lighter P. Cupholders J. Storage Console R. Steering Wheel Controls S. Fog Lamp Switch B. Convertible Top Switch (If Equipped) N. Horn E AudioSystem G. Shift Lever Q. Comfort Controls I. Rear Window DefoggerSwitch M. Glove Box 0. Remote Hatch Release T. Traction ControlSystem Switch (V8) or Second Gear Start Switch (V6 Automatic) D. Instrument Panel Cluster E. Ashtray (Automatic Transmission) H. A. Parking Brake Lever K.
Owner's Manual
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... surface is slippery until your vehicle is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material on the road to make a "mirrored surface" -- by shifting to a lower gear). If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your driving to these conditions. and slow down when you do not have any doubt. such as...
... surface is slippery until your vehicle is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material on the road to make a "mirrored surface" -- by shifting to a lower gear). If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your driving to these conditions. and slow down when you do not have any doubt. such as...
Owner's Manual
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... important thing to do some your trips safer and more enjoyable. 0 Keep your brakes on steep a downhill slope. CAUTION: If you don't shift down, your brakescould get so hot that they wouldn't work of the slowing down .They could get so hot that they wouldn't work well....or A CAUTION: Coasting downhill in all the work well. Always have to know is dangerous. Shiftto a lower gear when you 're planning to let your engineassist your vehicle good shape. Shift down a steep long hill. I hill. Your brakes will have your engine running and your vehicle in steep country...
... important thing to do some your trips safer and more enjoyable. 0 Keep your brakes on steep a downhill slope. CAUTION: If you don't shift down, your brakescould get so hot that they wouldn't work of the slowing down .They could get so hot that they wouldn't work well....or A CAUTION: Coasting downhill in all the work well. Always have to know is dangerous. Shiftto a lower gear when you 're planning to let your engineassist your vehicle good shape. Shift down a steep long hill. I hill. Your brakes will have your engine running and your vehicle in steep country...
Owner's Manual
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... Driving Stay in your engine and transmission, and you can climb the hill better. As you stay inyour own lane. Bealert to shift down toa lower gear.The lower gears help cool your own lane when drivingon two-lane roads in good shapefor winter. You may see highway signs on mountains that let...
... Driving Stay in your engine and transmission, and you can climb the hill better. As you stay inyour own lane. Bealert to shift down toa lower gear.The lower gears help cool your own lane when drivingon two-lane roads in good shapefor winter. You may see highway signs on mountains that let...
Owner's Manual
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...Thus, youmay think drivers behind you are burned out. Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift tolower gearbefore you start a down a long or steep downgrade.If you don't shift so down and reduce your gear and youare towing a trailer. change . If you are still working. Check manual transmission ..., you may need a (or, as you need to come in to reduce the possibility of AUTOMATICOVERDRIVE @ When you towa trailer, your Pontiac dealer. are It's important to check occasionally to be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. Just drive in advance. 4-37 ...
...Thus, youmay think drivers behind you are burned out. Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift tolower gearbefore you start a down a long or steep downgrade.If you don't shift so down and reduce your gear and youare towing a trailer. change . If you are still working. Check manual transmission ..., you may need a (or, as you need to come in to reduce the possibility of AUTOMATICOVERDRIVE @ When you towa trailer, your Pontiac dealer. are It's important to check occasionally to be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. Just drive in advance. 4-37 ...
Owner's Manual
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... 're pulling a trailer. Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes, Then apply your parking brake, and then shift PARK (P) for more often when you ever have someonepick up on a hill. See the Maintenance Schedule for an to do it 's a good... Parking ona Hill 1. When You Are Ready to that are especially important in this information before you 're trailering, it : 0 0 Shift into gear formanual transmission. is covered Each in trailer operation are tight. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts see are automatic transmission fluid (don't ...
... 're pulling a trailer. Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes, Then apply your parking brake, and then shift PARK (P) for more often when you ever have someonepick up on a hill. See the Maintenance Schedule for an to do it 's a good... Parking ona Hill 1. When You Are Ready to that are especially important in this information before you 're trailering, it : 0 0 Shift into gear formanual transmission. is covered Each in trailer operation are tight. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts see are automatic transmission fluid (don't ...
Owner's Manual
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... off your park vehicle rightaway. If you no see for about 10 minutes. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and your air conditioner. otherwise, shift to NEUTRAL(N); If the warning doesn't come back on your heaterto full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window necessary. Turn on...: Climb a long hill on a hot day. 0 0 0 If you 're in traffic. Idle for automatic transmissions. 5-16 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) or DRIVE (D) for long periods in a trafficjam, shift to the highest while gear driving --
... off your park vehicle rightaway. If you no see for about 10 minutes. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and your air conditioner. otherwise, shift to NEUTRAL(N); If the warning doesn't come back on your heaterto full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window necessary. Turn on...: Climb a long hill on a hot day. 0 0 0 If you 're in traffic. Idle for automatic transmissions. 5-16 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) or DRIVE (D) for long periods in a trafficjam, shift to the highest while gear driving --
Owner's Manual
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...42 Release the accelerator pedal while you can destroy parts of your transmission. Ifyou spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you shift, and press lightly on your front wheels. That will clear the area around your vehicle, tire see "Towing ... ~ Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First, turn the system off. (See "Traction Control System'' the Index.) Then shift in back and forth between REVERSE(R) and a forward gear (or with manual transmission, between a FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and REVERSE (R)), spinning the wheels aslittle as the tires. For...
...42 Release the accelerator pedal while you can destroy parts of your transmission. Ifyou spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you shift, and press lightly on your front wheels. That will clear the area around your vehicle, tire see "Towing ... ~ Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First, turn the system off. (See "Traction Control System'' the Index.) Then shift in back and forth between REVERSE(R) and a forward gear (or with manual transmission, between a FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and REVERSE (R)), spinning the wheels aslittle as the tires. For...
Owner's Manual
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Keep the engine running. 0 With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). k 'rll 3800 V6 Engine TransmissionDipstick If it's colder than50°F (lO°C), you a more . Let the engine run at idle for three ... theengine longer. the engine run at idle five Let for three seconds in each range, Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). 0 With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever througheach gear range, pausing about for minutes if outside temperatures are 50°F (10°C) or more accurate reading of...
Keep the engine running. 0 With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). k 'rll 3800 V6 Engine TransmissionDipstick If it's colder than50°F (lO°C), you a more . Let the engine run at idle for three ... theengine longer. the engine run at idle five Let for three seconds in each range, Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). 0 With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever througheach gear range, pausing about for minutes if outside temperatures are 50°F (10°C) or more accurate reading of...