Owner's Manual
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... and Appearance Care Here the manual tells how to keep your vehicle. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a or overheated engine, etc. you 7-1 8- 1 9-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if... Problems on page 8-10. i can useit to get service and owner publications. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find You something you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your seats and safety belts properly. The 1998 Pontiac ...
... and Appearance Care Here the manual tells how to keep your vehicle. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a or overheated engine, etc. you 7-1 8- 1 9-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if... Problems on page 8-10. i can useit to get service and owner publications. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find You something you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your seats and safety belts properly. The 1998 Pontiac ...
Owner's Manual
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...information on starting, and is shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument panel the warning systems that tell you havea problem. and what to if you if everythmg working properly-- do Keys Door Locks Keyless 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 (P) (Automatic TransaxleOnly) Shifting Out of PARK(P) ...
...information on starting, and is shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument panel the warning systems that tell you havea problem. and what to if you if everythmg working properly-- do Keys Door Locks Keyless 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 (P) (Automatic TransaxleOnly) Shifting Out of PARK(P) ...
Owner's Manual
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...the START position as If you are driving and the THEFT SYS light comes on while the engine is disabled. However, your like trunk or glove box. See Circuit Breakers" in a storage... Passlock system not 0 Close all the doors except the driver's. The system (In Canada, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance theft-deterrent system. is turned with the Passlock In an emergency, call 1-800-268-6800).... Center at this time. If a correct key is not used, fuel is the running, a problem has been detected and system Passlock@ may also want to check the fuse (see "Fuses and way...
...the START position as If you are driving and the THEFT SYS light comes on while the engine is disabled. However, your like trunk or glove box. See Circuit Breakers" in a storage... Passlock system not 0 Close all the doors except the driver's. The system (In Canada, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance theft-deterrent system. is turned with the Passlock In an emergency, call 1-800-268-6800).... Center at this time. If a correct key is not used, fuel is the running, a problem has been detected and system Passlock@ may also want to check the fuse (see "Fuses and way...
Owner's Manual
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...gages can indicate when there may be on when you what to do about it. Gages can signal that and may be orproblem is a As problem with your vehicle. I Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights gages that something is to let youknow they're working...you are driving,or when oneof the gages shows there may be or is a with this happens. Warning lights come briefly when youstart the engine just to wrong beforeit becomes serious enough cause an expensive repair or replacement. So please getto know when to and save you should notalarmed when...
...gages can indicate when there may be on when you what to do about it. Gages can signal that and may be orproblem is a As problem with your vehicle. I Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights gages that something is to let youknow they're working...you are driving,or when oneof the gages shows there may be or is a with this happens. Warning lights come briefly when youstart the engine just to wrong beforeit becomes serious enough cause an expensive repair or replacement. So please getto know when to and save you should notalarmed when...
Owner's Manual
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..., your system may not work properly. This means the system is an electrical problem. The air bag readiness light should go out. The system checks the air bag's electrical system malfunctions. Have your engine, and it will flash for a few seconds. This light will come on ...when you if there problem. is the already buckled. AIR BAG If the a r bag readinesslight stays on after start...
..., your system may not work properly. This means the system is an electrical problem. The air bag readiness light should go out. The system checks the air bag's electrical system malfunctions. Have your engine, and it will flash for a few seconds. This light will come on ...when you if there problem. is the already buckled. AIR BAG If the a r bag readinesslight stays on after start...
Owner's Manual
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... the light on indicator light will come onthen, have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical this problem. The light will be certain toturn off all your engine running . is on when your accessories, such the radio as and air conditioner. Driving while light is Have your battery. BRAKE...have it fixed so it checked right away. If the warning light comes on the tr ignition, but the engine is two parts. The charging system on ,be ready to warn youif there's a problem. 2-58 It could drain your brake system inspected right away. If you . For good braking, though,...
... the light on indicator light will come onthen, have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical this problem. The light will be certain toturn off all your engine running . is on when your accessories, such the radio as and air conditioner. Driving while light is Have your battery. BRAKE...have it fixed so it checked right away. If the warning light comes on the tr ignition, but the engine is two parts. The charging system on ,be ready to warn youif there's a problem. 2-58 It could drain your brake system inspected right away. If you . For good braking, though,...
Owner's Manual
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... warn you if there is with the brake system warning light on can lead to the floor. That's normal. the lightis still on after your engine and it stays on after you've If pulled off the pull road and stop carefully. If the the released, it ready to stop possible... and turn the ignitionoff. Driving is a problem. 2-59 for three seconds. in the Index.) Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this section. light doesn't come on...
... warn you if there is with the brake system warning light on can lead to the floor. That's normal. the lightis still on after your engine and it stays on after you've If pulled off the pull road and stop carefully. If the the released, it ready to stop possible... and turn the ignitionoff. Driving is a problem. 2-59 for three seconds. in the Index.) Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this section. light doesn't come on...
Owner's Manual
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... is turned on and the warning light stays on . 0 If the warninglight doesn't comeon then, haveit fixed so it means there'sa problem with your Enhanced Traction System and 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: 0 ETS OFF With the Enhanced Traction...
... is turned on and the warning light stays on . 0 If the warninglight doesn't comeon then, haveit fixed so it means there'sa problem with your Enhanced Traction System and 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: 0 ETS OFF With the Enhanced Traction...
Owner's Manual
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...of the gage when the gage pointer moves beyond the normal operating zone. See "Engine Overheating" the Index. turn If on . In "Problems on , driving accordingly. It means that your vehicle and off the engine as soon as possible. Slippery road conditions may exist if the Enhanced Traction System... active light comes so adjust your on the Road,"this light will be your engine coolant has overheated. the...
...of the gage when the gage pointer moves beyond the normal operating zone. See "Engine Overheating" the Index. turn If on . In "Problems on , driving accordingly. It means that your vehicle and off the engine as soon as possible. Slippery road conditions may exist if the Enhanced Traction System... active light comes so adjust your on the Road,"this light will be your engine coolant has overheated. the...
Owner's Manual
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...is also to in designed to assist your service techniciancorrectly diagnosing any problem apparent. as Have your vehicle. If there are at acceptable levels life for the of Overheating''in the Index. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index before any malfunction. 2-62 This may ...opening the hood. Malfunctions often will be promptly pulled the road and the coolant level checked. TheCHECK ENGINE light comeson to and indicate that there is a problem service is assure that emissions are visible signs steam see "Engine of the vehicle, helping produce a cleaner to environment.
...is also to in designed to assist your service techniciancorrectly diagnosing any problem apparent. as Have your vehicle. If there are at acceptable levels life for the of Overheating''in the Index. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index before any malfunction. 2-62 This may ...opening the hood. Malfunctions often will be promptly pulled the road and the coolant level checked. TheCHECK ENGINE light comeson to and indicate that there is a problem service is assure that emissions are visible signs steam see "Engine of the vehicle, helping produce a cleaner to environment.
Owner's Manual
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... fuel cap, making sure to This will allow fuel evaporate into the to fully install put the vehicle into your vehicle? have your You engine notto run as efficiently as designed. the installed should the lightoff. If you experience one full t n of Did you recently putfuel into ...may have made the light turn off, turn the lightoff. you notice thisas stalling after start-up .) missing fuel cap will be sure to 'I problems that may Did you just drive through a deep puddleof water? A few driving trips should turn on acceleration. (These off . The diagnostic system ...
... fuel cap, making sure to This will allow fuel evaporate into the to fully install put the vehicle into your vehicle? have your You engine notto run as efficiently as designed. the installed should the lightoff. If you experience one full t n of Did you recently putfuel into ...may have made the light turn off, turn the lightoff. you notice thisas stalling after start-up .) missing fuel cap will be sure to 'I problems that may Did you just drive through a deep puddleof water? A few driving trips should turn on acceleration. (These off . The diagnostic system ...
Owner's Manual
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...will be there to keep driving if the oil pressure is low. You or otherscould be sure to yourengine from neglected oil problems can come on other oil pressure problem. The engine could be costly and is not covered by your warranty. it catches fire. This light can be low oil, or could... vehicle serviced. As a bulb check, the light comes on when you are driving. 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 and stay on when you turn your key toRUN and goesoff when the...
...will be there to keep driving if the oil pressure is low. You or otherscould be sure to yourengine from neglected oil problems can come on other oil pressure problem. The engine could be costly and is not covered by your warranty. it catches fire. This light can be low oil, or could... vehicle serviced. As a bulb check, the light comes on when you are driving. 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 and stay on when you turn your key toRUN and goesoff when the...
Owner's Manual
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See NOTE:A false CHECK O L light may be a problem with the3 100 engine, this on light should be generated I 2-66 I SHIFT I when parking on ...only is performed if theengine has been turnedoff for several minutes is It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine running. If the light does not come on briefly when you shouldsee your dealer. Check ...the oil level on during the brief period between keyand engine start , see "Passlock" in the Index. THEFT SYS If the light comes on and stays on after ...
See NOTE:A false CHECK O L light may be a problem with the3 100 engine, this on light should be generated I 2-66 I SHIFT I when parking on ...only is performed if theengine has been turnedoff for several minutes is It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine running. If the light does not come on briefly when you shouldsee your dealer. Check ...the oil level on during the brief period between keyand engine start , see "Passlock" in the Index. THEFT SYS If the light comes on and stays on after ...
Owner's Manual
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... of heavy braking.If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will be harder to push down. If there's a problem with traffic. stops, you brake. Once the power assist used up, it when you will check itself. better braking and longer brake Anti-Lock...'t pump your brakes.you may get harder to push. Avoid needless heavy braking. heavy acceleration followed heavy is an advanced electronic braking system that your engine pedal may even notice that will stay on , and you do a lot of life. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in by ...
... of heavy braking.If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will be harder to push down. If there's a problem with traffic. stops, you brake. Once the power assist used up, it when you will check itself. better braking and longer brake Anti-Lock...'t pump your brakes.you may get harder to push. Avoid needless heavy braking. heavy acceleration followed heavy is an advanced electronic braking system that your engine pedal may even notice that will stay on , and you do a lot of life. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in by ...
Owner's Manual
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... when your driving accordingly. 4-9 Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. When the system is on to letyou know if there's a problem with the system. When this warning light will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your Enhanced Traction Systemis limiting wheel spin.See "Enhanced Traction System...Traction System operates all transaxle in the See "Enhanced Traction System Index. This is fully released, this happens, the lose also system reduces engine power and may feel a You or slight brake pedal pulsation notice some noise, but is normal. this is normal. LOW TRAC This ...
... when your driving accordingly. 4-9 Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. When the system is on to letyou know if there's a problem with the system. When this warning light will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your Enhanced Traction Systemis limiting wheel spin.See "Enhanced Traction System...Traction System operates all transaxle in the See "Enhanced Traction System Index. This is fully released, this happens, the lose also system reduces engine power and may feel a You or slight brake pedal pulsation notice some noise, but is normal. this is normal. LOW TRAC This ...
Owner's Manual
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... will have to go downhill. You would then have poor braking or even nonegoing down a of the thing to know is dangerous. Stay in your engine do all Coasting downhill in good shape. There could crash. Be alert to go over the top a hill,be something in your lane, like a stalled.... Checkfluid all the workof slowing down a steep or long hill. They could get so hot that can work hard on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are some You could of you stay in your own lane. down . If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning...
... will have to go downhill. You would then have poor braking or even nonegoing down a of the thing to know is dangerous. Stay in your engine do all Coasting downhill in good shape. There could crash. Be alert to go over the top a hill,be something in your lane, like a stalled.... Checkfluid all the workof slowing down a steep or long hill. They could get so hot that can work hard on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are some You could of you stay in your own lane. down . If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning...
Owner's Manual
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Section 5 Problems on the 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-14 H z r Warning Flashers aad Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-23 5-23 5-33 5-34 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-1 to on theRoad Here you'll find what do about some problems that can occur road.
Section 5 Problems on the 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-14 H z r Warning Flashers aad Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-23 5-23 5-33 5-34 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-1 to on theRoad Here you'll find what do about some problems that can occur road.
Owner's Manual
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...sign steam, of steam, you can drive normally. Idle for automatic transaxles. 5-15 Sometimes the engine can drive. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, park your heater to be too...doesn't come back on, you get everyone out o the vehicle until it off. ?. If you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you 're in traffic. otherwise, shift to NEUTRAL(N); Climb a long hill a... hot day. If you 're parked, to get the overheat warning but to see steam, the problem may decide not to lift hood but or hear no see if the warning stops. on your and vehicle...
...sign steam, of steam, you can drive normally. Idle for automatic transaxles. 5-15 Sometimes the engine can drive. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, park your heater to be too...doesn't come back on, you get everyone out o the vehicle until it off. ?. If you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you 're in traffic. otherwise, shift to NEUTRAL(N); Climb a long hill a... hot day. If you 're parked, to get the overheat warning but to see steam, the problem may decide not to lift hood but or hear no see if the warning stops. on your and vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...the fan should be no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine cooling is hot. If there seems to be running your engine without coolantisn't covered by your vehicle needs service. -- -- 5-18 If you haven't found a problem yet, the coolant level but isn't at ...or aboveFULL COLD, add a50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@ coolant at high speed. NOTICE: Engine damage from hot cooling a system can be burned. Don't touch ...
...the fan should be no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine cooling is hot. If there seems to be running your engine without coolantisn't covered by your vehicle needs service. -- -- 5-18 If you haven't found a problem yet, the coolant level but isn't at ...or aboveFULL COLD, add a50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@ coolant at high speed. NOTICE: Engine damage from hot cooling a system can be burned. Don't touch ...
Owner's Manual
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...Check with the outside of and you have been developed bythe American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA)for better vehicle performance AAMA and engine protection. Use regular unleaded gasoline rated 87 octane or at least If the octaneis less than 87, you may cause wind... windshield washer performance. At a minimum, should meet specifications it . Improved gasoline specifications have a problem. If it's bad enough, it . That's normal, a Adding Equipment to the Outside of your engine needs service. But don't worry if you hear little pinging noise when a you hear heavy ...
...Check with the outside of and you have been developed bythe American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA)for better vehicle performance AAMA and engine protection. Use regular unleaded gasoline rated 87 octane or at least If the octaneis less than 87, you may cause wind... windshield washer performance. At a minimum, should meet specifications it . Improved gasoline specifications have a problem. If it's bad enough, it . That's normal, a Adding Equipment to the Outside of your engine needs service. But don't worry if you hear little pinging noise when a you hear heavy ...