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... BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES x PARKING LAMPS BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTER n FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN )tr COOLANT POWER WINDOW WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE a SPEAKER b p3 V w, FLAME EXPLODE BAllERY FOG LAMPS #0 VENTILATING ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (e) FUEL of your controls: These symbols... POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTlC .~ .. ~ A These symbols are important for you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are some of For example, these symbols are on some other symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven:...
... BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES x PARKING LAMPS BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTER n FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN )tr COOLANT POWER WINDOW WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE a SPEAKER b p3 V w, FLAME EXPLODE BAllERY FOG LAMPS #0 VENTILATING ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (e) FUEL of your controls: These symbols... POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTlC .~ .. ~ A These symbols are important for you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are some of For example, these symbols are on some other symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven:...
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...Entry System TrUnk Theft Passlock@ New Vehicle "Break-In'' Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine (If Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK ...Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) Windows 2- 14 2- 16 2- 19 2-2 1 2-25 2-27 2-28 2-30 2-34 2-34 2-42 2-44 2-47 2-48 2-50 2-5 1 2-52 2-56 Tilt Wheel(If Equipped) Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Accessory Power Outlet Sunroof (If Equipped) The Instrument Panel --Your Information System Warning Lights...
...Entry System TrUnk Theft Passlock@ New Vehicle "Break-In'' Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine (If Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK ...Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) Windows 2- 14 2- 16 2- 19 2-2 1 2-25 2-27 2-28 2-30 2-34 2-34 2-42 2-44 2-47 2-48 2-50 2-5 1 2-52 2-56 Tilt Wheel(If Equipped) Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Accessory Power Outlet Sunroof (If Equipped) The Instrument Panel --Your Information System Warning Lights...
Owner's Manual
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...'s. See Your vehicle is armed once the key removed from the START position as If you are driving and the THEFT SYS light comes on while the engine is turned with the Passlock In an emergency, call 1-800-268-6800). is equipped with a validkey. Parking Lots If you...your valuables in the Index). The system (In Canada, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance theft-deterrent system. Center at this time. Be sure to restart the engine. If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYS light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to close and lock the storage area. ...
...'s. See Your vehicle is armed once the key removed from the START position as If you are driving and the THEFT SYS light comes on while the engine is turned with the Passlock In an emergency, call 1-800-268-6800). is equipped with a validkey. Parking Lots If you...your valuables in the Index). The system (In Canada, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance theft-deterrent system. Center at this time. Be sure to restart the engine. If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYS light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to close and lock the storage area. ...
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... column and result the in ? The switch stays in is it could cause a collision. START (E): This position starts your vehicle needs service. 2-15 When the engine starts, release the The ignition switchwill key. if so, is the ignition. If it , be try pushed or towed, but does not send electrical power... to display some instrument panel warning lights. It's also the only switch, the switch is , then turn the engine If off while the vehicle is moving , turn it is in position in turn the key only to operate your...
... column and result the in ? The switch stays in is it could cause a collision. START (E): This position starts your vehicle needs service. 2-15 When the engine starts, release the The ignition switchwill key. if so, is the ignition. If it , be try pushed or towed, but does not send electrical power... to display some instrument panel warning lights. It's also the only switch, the switch is , then turn the engine If off while the vehicle is moving , turn it is in position in turn the key only to operate your...
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... of And you accelerate, it is normalfor the light to go on . This light will show you downshift, youcan damage the clutch or transaxle. 2-26 Ignore the NOTICE: I you skip more than one gear when you f downshift, or if you race the engine when you when shift to to FIRST () 1.... Shifting to REVERSE (R)while your Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, SHIFT When this light comes on, can shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle. Shift Speeds A...
... of And you accelerate, it is normalfor the light to go on . This light will show you downshift, youcan damage the clutch or transaxle. 2-26 Ignore the NOTICE: I you skip more than one gear when you f downshift, or if you race the engine when you when shift to to FIRST () 1.... Shifting to REVERSE (R)while your Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, SHIFT When this light comes on, can shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle. Shift Speeds A...
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... garage, heavy overcast weather, a tunnel or fueling your headlamps that lasts longer than 20-seconds, it will turn on continuously. Automatic Light Control (ALC) Your vehicle is equipped with any vehicle, you were last using at a normal brightness along with the taillamps, sidemarker ...sidemarker, parking lamps and instrument panel lights. When it is dark enough outside, ALC will activate the nighttime lamps. radio lights will not be illuminated. you The engine is running, The headlamp switch is OFF, The light sensor detects daytime light, The parking brakeis released and The ...
... garage, heavy overcast weather, a tunnel or fueling your headlamps that lasts longer than 20-seconds, it will turn on continuously. Automatic Light Control (ALC) Your vehicle is equipped with any vehicle, you were last using at a normal brightness along with the taillamps, sidemarker ...sidemarker, parking lamps and instrument panel lights. When it is dark enough outside, ALC will activate the nighttime lamps. radio lights will not be illuminated. you The engine is running, The headlamp switch is OFF, The light sensor detects daytime light, The parking brakeis released and The ...
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...expensive repair or replacement. Tachometer 1 s i The tachometer shows your engine speed revolutions in the details on the next few pages, some on warning lights come on your vehicle. NOTICE: Do not runyour engine atspeeds in the red area, or engine damage may be on when there may be or is to do... about it. They're a big help you or your vehicle. Warning lights and gages can signal that ...
...expensive repair or replacement. Tachometer 1 s i The tachometer shows your engine speed revolutions in the details on the next few pages, some on warning lights come on your vehicle. NOTICE: Do not runyour engine atspeeds in the red area, or engine damage may be on when there may be or is to do... about it. They're a big help you or your vehicle. Warning lights and gages can signal that ...
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... module. "Air For more information on instrument the panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag's electrical system malfunctions. is ready. light doesn't come on then,have it fixed so it will come on when you are driving, your vehicle serviced right away. Safety Belt Reminder...is an electrical problem. AIR BAG If the a r bag readinesslight stays on after start the i you air bag engine or comes on when you start your engine, and it will come on . This light will come onfor about 20 seconds, then it will flashfor a few If the seconds when you if there is...
... module. "Air For more information on instrument the panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag's electrical system malfunctions. is ready. light doesn't come on then,have it fixed so it will come on when you are driving, your vehicle serviced right away. Safety Belt Reminder...is an electrical problem. AIR BAG If the a r bag readinesslight stays on after start the i you air bag engine or comes on when you start your engine, and it will come on . This light will come onfor about 20 seconds, then it will flashfor a few If the seconds when you if there is...
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...have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical this problem. If you have it fixed so it stays on when your engine running . If the warning light comes on indicator light will be certain toturn off all your brake system inspected right away. Have it doesn't come briefly when you u n... on the tr ignition, but the engine is on ,be ready to warn youif there's a problem. 2-58 is started. The light will go out when the engine is Have your accessories, such the radio as and air conditioner. BRAKE United States Canada ...
...have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical this problem. If you have it fixed so it stays on when your engine running . If the warning light comes on indicator light will be certain toturn off all your brake system inspected right away. Have it doesn't come briefly when you u n... on the tr ignition, but the engine is on ,be ready to warn youif there's a problem. 2-58 is started. The light will go out when the engine is Have your accessories, such the radio as and air conditioner. BRAKE United States Canada ...
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... parking brake doesn't release on can lead to push. If the lightstill stays on, or the comes onagain while you turn the ignitionoff. If the light comes on while you 've If pulled off the pull road and stop carefully. Or, the pedal go closer to reset system. may is a problem.... 2-59 the lightis still on after your parking brake fully on briefly when you 're driving, your engine and it will stay on then, havefixed so it stays on after you are driving, off the road and stopped carefully, bqve the vehicle towed...
... parking brake doesn't release on can lead to push. If the lightstill stays on, or the comes onagain while you turn the ignitionoff. If the light comes on while you 've If pulled off the pull road and stop carefully. Or, the pedal go closer to reset system. may is a problem.... 2-59 the lightis still on after your parking brake fully on briefly when you 're driving, your engine and it will stay on then, havefixed so it stays on after you are driving, off the road and stopped carefully, bqve the vehicle towed...
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...parking brake doesn't release fully. Adjust your driving accordingly. 0 i -., If the Enhanced Traction System warning comes light on and stays onfor an extended period time when the of system is engine-related problem,the system willturn off . (See "Enhanced Traction System" in the Index more for the following reasons:... again. If the traction control system affected by pressing the button an the shift lever, the warning light will If stay on briefly as you set your parking brake with the engine running, andit will come on and the parking brake fully is turned on and the warning...
...parking brake doesn't release fully. Adjust your driving accordingly. 0 i -., If the Enhanced Traction System warning comes light on and stays onfor an extended period time when the of system is engine-related problem,the system willturn off . (See "Enhanced Traction System" in the Index more for the following reasons:... again. If the traction control system affected by pressing the button an the shift lever, the warning light will If stay on briefly as you set your parking brake with the engine running, andit will come on and the parking brake fully is turned on and the warning...
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...do. It means that your engine is active. See "Engine Overheating" the Index. turn If on briefly when you light doesn't come on a few seconds after for the 2-61 Enhanced Traction System Active Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.If the gage ...pointer moves the into red area, your engine coolant has overheated. LOW .TRAC When your vehicle and off the engine as soon as possible. A light will come on then,...
...do. It means that your engine is active. See "Engine Overheating" the Index. turn If on briefly when you light doesn't come on a few seconds after for the 2-61 Enhanced Traction System Active Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.If the gage ...pointer moves the into red area, your engine coolant has overheated. LOW .TRAC When your vehicle and off the engine as soon as possible. A light will come on then,...
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TheCHECK ENGINE light comeson to and indicate that emissions are visible signs steam see "Engine of Overheating''in the Index before any malfunction. 2-62 Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comes on and stays on, the vehicle should off be indicated the system by is before opening ...with a computer which monitors operation the of the vehicle, helping produce a cleaner to in the Index. Malfunction IndicatorLamp (Check Engine Light) Your vehicle is also to environment. as Have your vehicle. This may prevent more serious damage your vehicle serviced as soonyou can. ...
TheCHECK ENGINE light comeson to and indicate that emissions are visible signs steam see "Engine of Overheating''in the Index before any malfunction. 2-62 Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comes on and stays on, the vehicle should off be indicated the system by is before opening ...with a computer which monitors operation the of the vehicle, helping produce a cleaner to in the Index. Malfunction IndicatorLamp (Check Engine Light) Your vehicle is also to environment. as Have your vehicle. This may prevent more serious damage your vehicle serviced as soonyou can. ...
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... the vehicle dealer or qualified service center service. the lightis still flashing, to show you is as 0 0 0 If the light stops flashing remains on and the engine is not is safe to your vehicle: 0 Reducing vehicle speed. A misfire increases vehicle emissions may not be required. 2-63 ... your emission controls may not work as This could lead to flash, when it repaired. If the Light Flashing Is NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on engine. as well, your fuel economy may damage the emission control system your on during a malfunction in one...
... the vehicle dealer or qualified service center service. the lightis still flashing, to show you is as 0 0 0 If the light stops flashing remains on and the engine is not is safe to your vehicle: 0 Reducing vehicle speed. A misfire increases vehicle emissions may not be required. 2-63 ... your emission controls may not work as This could lead to flash, when it repaired. If the Light Flashing Is NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on engine. as well, your fuel economy may damage the emission control system your on during a malfunction in one...
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...system If none of the proper fuel to ak turn on. A few driving trips should turn light off A cap has been left or improperly installed. If so, your dealer or qualified service center check...one full t n of the above steps have your electrical system may be sure to fuel your You engine notto run as efficiently as designed. Poor fuel quality will cause your vehicle with the cap properly to .... You may be able to correct the emission system If so, be The condition wet. If the Light Is On Steady Have you notice thisas stalling after start-up .) missing fuel cap will allow fuel evaporate...
...system If none of the proper fuel to ak turn on. A few driving trips should turn light off A cap has been left or improperly installed. If so, your dealer or qualified service center check...one full t n of the above steps have your electrical system may be sure to fuel your You engine notto run as efficiently as designed. Poor fuel quality will cause your vehicle with the cap properly to .... You may be able to correct the emission system If so, be The condition wet. If the Light Is On Steady Have you notice thisas stalling after start-up .) missing fuel cap will allow fuel evaporate...
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..., on if you make a hard stop sign, the light may blink and then off. Oil Pressure Warning Light If you have a problem with your engine's oil pressure, this light may stay on after you start your engine, or come on for a moment. 2-65 As a bulb check, the light comes on when you turn your key toRUN.... Have it 'A CAUTION: I NOTICE: Damage to keep driving if the oil pressure is not covered by your engine is started. This indicates that it catches fire. This light can be costly and is low. The engine could be low oil, or could have it fixed so it will be burned. If it doesn...
..., on if you make a hard stop sign, the light may blink and then off. Oil Pressure Warning Light If you have a problem with your engine's oil pressure, this light may stay on after you start your engine, or come on for a moment. 2-65 As a bulb check, the light comes on when you turn your key toRUN.... Have it 'A CAUTION: I NOTICE: Damage to keep driving if the oil pressure is not covered by your engine is started. This indicates that it catches fire. This light can be costly and is low. The engine could be low oil, or could have it fixed so it will be burned. If it doesn...
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... to thenext higher gear. The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level on during the brief period between keyand engine start , see "Passlock" in the Index. oil If the light flashes, the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode. See "Manual Transaxle" in the Index. I SHIFT I ... vehicle will stay on , there may be sure your vehicleis equipped with the Passlock system. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on until the engine starts. Additionally,an oil level check only is performed if theengine has been turnedoff for several minutes is It...
... to thenext higher gear. The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level on during the brief period between keyand engine start , see "Passlock" in the Index. oil If the light flashes, the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode. See "Manual Transaxle" in the Index. I SHIFT I ... vehicle will stay on , there may be sure your vehicleis equipped with the Passlock system. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on until the engine starts. Additionally,an oil level check only is performed if theengine has been turnedoff for several minutes is It...
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prevent a braking When you start your engine, or when begin to push down. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this anti-lock brake system, warning light will check itself. If there's a problem with the this testis going on . better braking and longer brake Anti-Lock... Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in by spurts -- the Index. heavy acceleration followed heavy is an advanced electronic braking system that your anti-lock brake system will stay ...
prevent a braking When you start your engine, or when begin to push down. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this anti-lock brake system, warning light will check itself. If there's a problem with the this testis going on . better braking and longer brake Anti-Lock... Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in by spurts -- the Index. heavy acceleration followed heavy is an advanced electronic braking system that your anti-lock brake system will stay ...
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..., you won't have anti-lock brakes. Adjust your Enhanced Traction Systemis limiting wheel spin.See "Enhanced Traction System Active Light" in slippery road conditions. LOW TRAC This light will not limit wheel spin. may feel or hear the system working, but this happens, the lose also system reduces... engine power and may feel a You or slight brake pedal pulsation notice some noise, but is fully released, this warning light will come on to letyou know if there's a problem with the system. This is...
..., you won't have anti-lock brakes. Adjust your Enhanced Traction Systemis limiting wheel spin.See "Enhanced Traction System Active Light" in slippery road conditions. LOW TRAC This light will not limit wheel spin. may feel or hear the system working, but this happens, the lose also system reduces... engine power and may feel a You or slight brake pedal pulsation notice some noise, but is fully released, this warning light will come on to letyou know if there's a problem with the system. This is...
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...39 Center Rear Passenger Position ...1-33 4-33 CertificationLabel ...Chains.Safety ...4-38 i r 6-49 Chains. Te ...5-23 Changing a Flat Tire ...2-62 Check Engine Light ...2.66.6.13 Check Oil Light ...Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-52 6-56 Chemical Paint Spotting...1-38 ChildRestraints ...Securing i a Rear Outside Seat Position ...1-43 n Securing in the Center ... ...2-49 6-60 Circuit Breakers and Fuses ...Cleaner, Air ...6-19 6-50 Cleaning ...AluminumWheels ...6-55 6-51 Fabric ...Glass ...6-53 Inside of Your Pontiac ...6-51 InstrumentPanel ...6-53 6-52 Leather ...6-54 Outside of Your...
...39 Center Rear Passenger Position ...1-33 4-33 CertificationLabel ...Chains.Safety ...4-38 i r 6-49 Chains. Te ...5-23 Changing a Flat Tire ...2-62 Check Engine Light ...2.66.6.13 Check Oil Light ...Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-52 6-56 Chemical Paint Spotting...1-38 ChildRestraints ...Securing i a Rear Outside Seat Position ...1-43 n Securing in the Center ... ...2-49 6-60 Circuit Breakers and Fuses ...Cleaner, Air ...6-19 6-50 Cleaning ...AluminumWheels ...6-55 6-51 Fabric ...Glass ...6-53 Inside of Your Pontiac ...6-51 InstrumentPanel ...6-53 6-52 Leather ...6-54 Outside of Your...