Owner's Manual
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... way the engine operates. When the engine starts, let go of the key. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your vehicle isstopped. 2. NOTICE: Holding your key in the Index. . 2-18 If you could be flooded with the electronics in... 3100 Engine 1. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your engine might not perform properly. NOTICE: Don't try to shiftto PARK (P) if your Pontiac is designed to work with too much gasoline. I you don't, your dealer. And the excessive heat can damageyour startermotor.
... way the engine operates. When the engine starts, let go of the key. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your vehicle isstopped. 2. NOTICE: Holding your key in the Index. . 2-18 If you could be flooded with the electronics in... 3100 Engine 1. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your engine might not perform properly. NOTICE: Don't try to shiftto PARK (P) if your Pontiac is designed to work with too much gasoline. I you don't, your dealer. And the excessive heat can damageyour startermotor.
Owner's Manual
Page 94
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the waythe to workwith the electronics in your vehicle. the vehicle starts If briefly but then stops again, do without damaging your vehicle.... START for longer than 15 seconds at a time until Wait about 15 seconds between your key in START for about three seconds. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your starter. 3. After waiting about threeto five seconds at a time will go of the key.The idle speed will cause your battery to...
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the waythe to workwith the electronics in your vehicle. the vehicle starts If briefly but then stops again, do without damaging your vehicle.... START for longer than 15 seconds at a time until Wait about 15 seconds between your key in START for about three seconds. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your starter. 3. After waiting about threeto five seconds at a time will go of the key.The idle speed will cause your battery to...
Owner's Manual
Page 98
You'll shift downto the next gearand have So, your vehicle serviced right away. NOTICE: If your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more power. you go faster, something may be damaged. When towing a trailer,so there is also usedfor normal ... then, you drive very far that way, your vehicle has overdrive, AUTOMATIC If OVERDRIVE (D) is for higher speeds. 2-23 if this happens, have more , pushthe accelerator pedalall the way down . THIRD (3): This position is less shifting between gears. 0 When going down a steep hill. Here are some times you are driving less...
You'll shift downto the next gearand have So, your vehicle serviced right away. NOTICE: If your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more power. you go faster, something may be damaged. When towing a trailer,so there is also usedfor normal ... then, you drive very far that way, your vehicle has overdrive, AUTOMATIC If OVERDRIVE (D) is for higher speeds. 2-23 if this happens, have more , pushthe accelerator pedalall the way down . THIRD (3): This position is less shifting between gears. 0 When going down a steep hill. Here are some times you are driving less...
Owner's Manual
Page 99
... it on a hill. 2-24 You could overheat and damage the transaxle. This could damage yourtransaxle. You can help control your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. SECOND (2): This position givesyou more power, but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). Use your brakes or shift into first gear until the vehicle going...
... it on a hill. 2-24 You could overheat and damage the transaxle. This could damage yourtransaxle. You can help control your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. SECOND (2): This position givesyou more power, but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). Use your brakes or shift into first gear until the vehicle going...
Owner's Manual
Page 101
...with the 3800 Supercharged engine option, the"PERFSHIFT" light in shift mode. Press the performance shift button, located on the side of accelerator use while you're the performance in the instrument panel cluster will come on. Press the button again to return to shift at higher... engine speeds, increasing acceleration performance. When you havea vehicle with your right foot. The transaxle will follow the it to released position. 2-26 Downshifts will occur at...
...with the 3800 Supercharged engine option, the"PERFSHIFT" light in shift mode. Press the performance shift button, located on the side of accelerator use while you're the performance in the instrument panel cluster will come on. Press the button again to return to shift at higher... engine speeds, increasing acceleration performance. When you havea vehicle with your right foot. The transaxle will follow the it to released position. 2-26 Downshifts will occur at...
Owner's Manual
Page 112
... windshield, blocking your vision. When you maintain a speed of multifunction lever, there's a paddle the with the wordPUSH on it.To spray washer fluid on the accelerator. The wipers will for run several sweeps and then either stop or return to your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. See "Windshield Washer Fluid...
... windshield, blocking your vision. When you maintain a speed of multifunction lever, there's a paddle the with the wordPUSH on it.To spray washer fluid on the accelerator. The wipers will for run several sweeps and then either stop or return to your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. See "Windshield Washer Fluid...
Owner's Manual
Page 113
... up to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See 4. could lose control. Move the cruise control switchto ON. 2. If your footoff the accelerator pedal. "Traction Control System" in theSET button at a steady speed.So, don't use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on slippery roads...
... up to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See 4. could lose control. Move the cruise control switchto ON. 2. If your footoff the accelerator pedal. "Traction Control System" in theSET button at a steady speed.So, don't use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on slippery roads...
Owner's Manual
Page 114
.... 2-39 Many drivers find to of course, shutso f the the cruise control. To slow down in the SET button, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. Hold it there until you reach the lower speed you want , and to then releasethe switch. the When going downhill, you may have brake... brake this , you'll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to to a higher speed: go Use the accelerator pedal to get up to it . When going up steep hills, you may have to on upon your chosen speed and stay there. Resuming a Set...
.... 2-39 Many drivers find to of course, shutso f the the cruise control. To slow down in the SET button, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. Hold it there until you reach the lower speed you want , and to then releasethe switch. the When going downhill, you may have brake... brake this , you'll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to to a higher speed: go Use the accelerator pedal to get up to it . When going up steep hills, you may have to on upon your chosen speed and stay there. Resuming a Set...
Owner's Manual
Page 145
... wet. The system can Avoiding steep uphill grades. it is safe to cargo being hauled as soon as designed since small amounts of Avoiding hard accelerations. 2-70 A few driving trips with the cap properly If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see "If installed should turn the light engine...
... wet. The system can Avoiding steep uphill grades. it is safe to cargo being hauled as soon as designed since small amounts of Avoiding hard accelerations. 2-70 A few driving trips with the cap properly If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see "If installed should turn the light engine...
Owner's Manual
Page 146
... start your engine,or come on when you are driving. Have it fixed right away. If you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumblingon acceleration. (These conditions may come on a for moment.
... start your engine,or come on when you are driving. Have it fixed right away. If you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumblingon acceleration. (These conditions may come on a for moment.
Owner's Manual
Page 152
... not limit wheel spin. See "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the ON position but the engine off, fully push and release the accelerator pedal slowly three times withinfive seconds. TRAC SWITCH:If your vehicle has the Trac System, you know that your Driver Information Center. is limiting wheel...
... not limit wheel spin. See "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the ON position but the engine off, fully push and release the accelerator pedal slowly three times withinfive seconds. TRAC SWITCH:If your vehicle has the Trac System, you know that your Driver Information Center. is limiting wheel...
Owner's Manual
Page 199
...'re driving on the brake pedal. the conditionof your vehicle and others is about 314 of a second. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). That's perception time. Then you can provide. So do their work to push on snowice, it...
...'re driving on the brake pedal. the conditionof your vehicle and others is about 314 of a second. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). That's perception time. Then you can provide. So do their work to push on snowice, it...
Owner's Manual
Page 200
... may not have some power brake assist. That means better braking and longer brake life. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that on . heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you may take longer to Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS...
... may not have some power brake assist. That means better braking and longer brake life. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that on . heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you may take longer to Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS...
Owner's Manual
Page 206
... through a sharp curve. Under less favorable conditions you . Wait to go slower. The traction you can get a curve depends on the in acceleration -- Then you out from nowhere, or a child darts out from a possible you want to reduce your front wheels are times when steerifig be .... Try to That's the time evasive action-- Both control systems steering and -parked cars and stops right front of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. 4-13 Then steer around for "EnhancedTraction System" or "Traction Control the problem. course, the posted speeds are out ...
... through a sharp curve. Under less favorable conditions you . Wait to go slower. The traction you can get a curve depends on the in acceleration -- Then you out from nowhere, or a child darts out from a possible you want to reduce your front wheels are times when steerifig be .... Try to That's the time evasive action-- Both control systems steering and -parked cars and stops right front of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. 4-13 Then steer around for "EnhancedTraction System" or "Traction Control the problem. course, the posted speeds are out ...
Owner's Manual
Page 207
... of a road onto the shoulder while you have to go straight down the roadway. 4-14 Then your vehicle straddles the edgeof the pavement. Easeoff the accelerator and then,if there is only slightly below the pavement, recovery shouldbe fairly easy. The fact that your turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly...
... of a road onto the shoulder while you have to go straight down the roadway. 4-14 Then your vehicle straddles the edgeof the pavement. Easeoff the accelerator and then,if there is only slightly below the pavement, recovery shouldbe fairly easy. The fact that your turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly...
Owner's Manual
Page 208
.... Watch for distance you as oncoming traffic for several seconds. And if something happens to cause you to move you will "running start to accelerate but stay in A judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to glance over your pass....you have adequate spacethe if vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Never cross a solid line on a two-lane highway waitsfor just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into other cars are some tips passing: for "Drive ahead." Look down the road, to the...
.... Watch for distance you as oncoming traffic for several seconds. And if something happens to cause you to move you will "running start to accelerate but stay in A judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to glance over your pass....you have adequate spacethe if vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Never cross a solid line on a two-lane highway waitsfor just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into other cars are some tips passing: for "Drive ahead." Look down the road, to the...
Owner's Manual
Page 209
... out of the passed vehicle see its front your wheels aren't rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels spin. And in a curvecauses tires to turn. to be slowing downor starting to slip and lose... it may seem to A cornering skid is best handled by easing your off , then or happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering an acceleration skid is also best handled by those conditions. Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it easy for the following driver to the right...
... out of the passed vehicle see its front your wheels aren't rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels spin. And in a curvecauses tires to turn. to be slowing downor starting to slip and lose... it may seem to A cornering skid is best handled by easing your off , then or happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering an acceleration skid is also best handled by those conditions. Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it easy for the following driver to the right...
Owner's Manual
Page 210
If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot the off accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way want to slow down when you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may not realize the surface is slippery ... as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road. by are alcohol or drugs, with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking shifting toa by 4-17 Of course, tractionis reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other materialis on the road to...
If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot the off accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way want to slow down when you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may not realize the surface is slippery ... as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road. by are alcohol or drugs, with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking shifting toa by 4-17 Of course, tractionis reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other materialis on the road to...
Owner's Manual
Page 221
... be slick and hard drive on. have good traction. If you have the Enhanced Traction System or "'Traction Control System",accelerate gently.Ty not to r break the fragile traction.If you accelerate toofast, the drive wheels will improve your ability to the road conditions. least traction of the time, those places where...
... be slick and hard drive on. have good traction. If you have the Enhanced Traction System or "'Traction Control System",accelerate gently.Ty not to r break the fragile traction.If you accelerate toofast, the drive wheels will improve your ability to the road conditions. least traction of the time, those places where...
Owner's Manual
Page 224
... out of the trunk lid. It also gives you important information about the number people that you get you must. This weight is , push the accelerator slightly. When you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for a while. LOADING @ GVWR SAME r A 1 1 IT, ADD 28KPA(4LBS) Manualfor tire pressure needed...
... out of the trunk lid. It also gives you important information about the number people that you get you must. This weight is , push the accelerator slightly. When you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for a while. LOADING @ GVWR SAME r A 1 1 IT, ADD 28KPA(4LBS) Manualfor tire pressure needed...