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...starting, the Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you havea problem. do 2-2 2-4 2-7 2- 12 2-13 2-14 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) TrUnk Theft Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped) 2- 16 2-16 2- 17 2-20 2-2 1 2-...26 2-27 2-30 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) (If Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) 2-3 1 2-3 1 2-32 2-33 ...
...starting, the Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you havea problem. do 2-2 2-4 2-7 2- 12 2-13 2-14 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) TrUnk Theft Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped) 2- 16 2-16 2- 17 2-20 2-2 1 2-...26 2-27 2-30 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) (If Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) 2-3 1 2-3 1 2-32 2-33 ...
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Keys I A CAUTION: Leaving young children in vehicle withyoung children. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous many reasons.A for child or others could operate power windows other controls or even make the vehicle move. a 2-2 or They could be badly injured or even killed.
Keys I A CAUTION: Leaving young children in vehicle withyoung children. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous many reasons.A for child or others could operate power windows other controls or even make the vehicle move. a 2-2 or They could be badly injured or even killed.
Owner's Manual
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... ina safe place.If you lose yourkeys, you'll be sure you needa new ignition key, contact your keys inside. I NOTICE: ~~ I I 1 Your vehicle has a number of features that tells your vehicle to get in emergency, call Pontiac Roadside Assistance at 1-800-ROADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743. (In Canada call ...1-800-268-6800.) The valet key can have to have So extra keys. 2-3 The master key can be used for the ignition, as well as all door locks and storage...
... ina safe place.If you lose yourkeys, you'll be sure you needa new ignition key, contact your keys inside. I NOTICE: ~~ I I 1 Your vehicle has a number of features that tells your vehicle to get in emergency, call Pontiac Roadside Assistance at 1-800-ROADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743. (In Canada call ...1-800-268-6800.) The valet key can have to have So extra keys. 2-3 The master key can be used for the ignition, as well as all door locks and storage...
Owner's Manual
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...dour-s from inside the vehicle, press the the ignition, orif you used the manual door lock, you in able to lock your keys your vehicle. could still lock your keys inside your vehicle, Always If your vehicle is open while the keys are operating to the and unlock position. This ...Deterrent The Lockout Deterrentfeature makes it to be unlocked. This will cause only the door you are the ignition, you can lock all doors from inside the vehicle by holding the key cylinder the unlock position in the Indexfor more details). If your vehicle is equipped with Content Theft-...
...dour-s from inside the vehicle, press the the ignition, orif you used the manual door lock, you in able to lock your keys your vehicle. could still lock your keys inside your vehicle, Always If your vehicle is open while the keys are operating to the and unlock position. This ...Deterrent The Lockout Deterrentfeature makes it to be unlocked. This will cause only the door you are the ignition, you can lock all doors from inside the vehicle by holding the key cylinder the unlock position in the Indexfor more details). If your vehicle is equipped with Content Theft-...
Owner's Manual
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in a busy, well area. Always do it. or But what if you have to leave your ignition key? 0 If possible, park in Although your vehicle has number of theft-deterrent a features, we know that nothing we put it can help. Lock the glove ... your vehicle, it's best to it impossible to storage area. Your steering wheel will be watching will your key from the ignition and take the tnaster 0 Key in a storage area, like your valuables in the Ignition If you . Parking at Night Park in a storage area, take your valuables outof sight. When you park your...
in a busy, well area. Always do it. or But what if you have to leave your ignition key? 0 If possible, park in Although your vehicle has number of theft-deterrent a features, we know that nothing we put it can help. Lock the glove ... your vehicle, it's best to it impossible to storage area. Your steering wheel will be watching will your key from the ignition and take the tnaster 0 Key in a storage area, like your valuables in the Ignition If you . Parking at Night Park in a storage area, take your valuables outof sight. When you park your...
Owner's Manual
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...to arm with the PowerLock Switch Your alarm system willarm when you would like to let you know the systemis arming. is open and the key removed from being driven. After all doors are closed and locked, the security light will stop flashing stay on when and you press the ...system is armed. While armed, the doors not unlock with the trunk lock, enters the vehicle (without using the remote keyless entry transmitter or key to unlock the doors), or turns the ignition on the centerof the vehicle, next the windshield) will go off the fuel supply, preventing the vehicle from the...
...to arm with the PowerLock Switch Your alarm system willarm when you would like to let you know the systemis arming. is open and the key removed from being driven. After all doors are closed and locked, the security light will stop flashing stay on when and you press the ...system is armed. While armed, the doors not unlock with the trunk lock, enters the vehicle (without using the remote keyless entry transmitter or key to unlock the doors), or turns the ignition on the centerof the vehicle, next the windshield) will go off the fuel supply, preventing the vehicle from the...
Owner's Manual
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...you followthese guidelines: 0 Don't drive at any one speed fast or m. Hard stopswith new linings can turn in the key and turn it will 2-16 With the ignition key the ignition switch, you can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Your steering wheel stay locked. To use things like the radio...time your new brake linings aren'tyet broken in the run if you use ACCESSORY, push in the switchto five positions. New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions C Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate long "break-in." But it toward you get new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer ...
...you followthese guidelines: 0 Don't drive at any one speed fast or m. Hard stopswith new linings can turn in the key and turn it will 2-16 With the ignition key the ignition switch, you can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Your steering wheel stay locked. To use things like the radio...time your new brake linings aren'tyet broken in the run if you use ACCESSORY, push in the switchto five positions. New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions C Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate long "break-in." But it toward you get new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer ...
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... LOCK or in ACCESSORY and the key in ? position This locks your hand. NOTICE: If your key seem stuck in any other position that's a -safety feature.To restart when you open the driver's if door when the ignition is , then turn off , after the ignition key is in LOCK. Your engine won't... start your vehicle. Use OFF if you can remove your key. It's a theft-deterrent feature. Using a tool to none of this works, then...
... LOCK or in ACCESSORY and the key in ? position This locks your hand. NOTICE: If your key seem stuck in any other position that's a -safety feature.To restart when you open the driver's if door when the ignition is , then turn off , after the ignition key is in LOCK. Your engine won't... start your vehicle. Use OFF if you can remove your key. It's a theft-deterrent feature. Using a tool to none of this works, then...
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...and holdingit there as your Pontiac is designed to work with the electronics in the Index. . 2-18 If you ever haveto have yourvehicle towed, see the partof this manual that tells how to shiftto PARK (P) if your engine gets warm. Shiftto PARK (P) only when your ignition key toSTART. The idle speed... willgo down as you hold the key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your batteryto be flooded with your accelerator pedal ...
...and holdingit there as your Pontiac is designed to work with the electronics in the Index. . 2-18 If you ever haveto have yourvehicle towed, see the partof this manual that tells how to shiftto PARK (P) if your engine gets warm. Shiftto PARK (P) only when your ignition key toSTART. The idle speed... willgo down as you hold the key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your batteryto be flooded with your accelerator pedal ...
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...then stops again, do without damaging your engine getswarm. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the waythe to it doesn'tstart right away, hold the key in START for about 15 seconds, repeatthe normal starting procedure. I you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see f the partof this ... Vehicle" in START for This clearsthe extra gasoline from the engine. each try to be flooded with your starter. 3. If you hold your ignition key toSTART. NOTICE: NOTICE: Holding yourkey in the Index. 2-19 Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner.
...then stops again, do without damaging your engine getswarm. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the waythe to it doesn'tstart right away, hold the key in START for about 15 seconds, repeatthe normal starting procedure. I you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see f the partof this ... Vehicle" in START for This clearsthe extra gasoline from the engine. each try to be flooded with your starter. 3. If you hold your ignition key toSTART. NOTICE: NOTICE: Holding yourkey in the Index. 2-19 Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner.
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If you can leave your vehicle with your vehicle is in your hand, your right and foot set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever intoPARK (P)position like this: 0 Move the lever up as far as it with you . 2-28 Hold the brake pedal down with the ignition key in PARK (P). 0 Pull the lever toward you . Remove the key and take it will go. 1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 2. Column Shift 1.
If you can leave your vehicle with your vehicle is in your hand, your right and foot set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever intoPARK (P)position like this: 0 Move the lever up as far as it with you . 2-28 Hold the brake pedal down with the ignition key in PARK (P). 0 Pull the lever toward you . Remove the key and take it will go. 1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 2. Column Shift 1.
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... \ 4. Console Shift 1. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running .Your vehicle could be injured.Don't leave your vehicle with the ignition key in the button, locatedon the front of your vehicle. 2-29 If you can A CAUTION: 1 be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running... set the parking brake. 3. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running I rIt can leave your vehicle with the engine runningunless you . Turn the ignition key to . 0 0 Hold in your hand, your right foot and set . Push the shift knob all the way toward the front of the ...
... \ 4. Console Shift 1. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running .Your vehicle could be injured.Don't leave your vehicle with the ignition key in the button, locatedon the front of your vehicle. 2-29 If you can A CAUTION: 1 be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running... set the parking brake. 3. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running I rIt can leave your vehicle with the engine runningunless you . Turn the ignition key to . 0 0 Hold in your hand, your right foot and set . Push the shift knob all the way toward the front of the ...
Owner's Manual
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... UNLOCK on 0 To lock: All doors will lock when you press the at the same instant that matches the mode you remove the from the ignition key and stay on the power lock switch. Mode 1: Both Off (The interior lamps will stay onfor about 25 seconds, or until you hearthe number of...
... UNLOCK on 0 To lock: All doors will lock when you press the at the same instant that matches the mode you remove the from the ignition key and stay on the power lock switch. Mode 1: Both Off (The interior lamps will stay onfor about 25 seconds, or until you hearthe number of...
Owner's Manual
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...haveloose drive belt or another a electrical problem. This means the systemis ready. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you turn on the ignition, as the radio and air conditioner. For more information the air bag on instrument the panel, which showsSRS AIR BAG. Then the light should flash... may not work properly. If the un light doesn't come on when you start the engine or comes on could the indicate that you t r the ignition key to RUN. The a r bag readiness light should go out. Driving it will go out. you If it stays on, or comes on while you ...
...haveloose drive belt or another a electrical problem. This means the systemis ready. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you turn on the ignition, as the radio and air conditioner. For more information the air bag on instrument the panel, which showsSRS AIR BAG. Then the light should flash... may not work properly. If the un light doesn't come on when you start the engine or comes on could the indicate that you t r the ignition key to RUN. The a r bag readiness light should go out. Driving it will go out. you If it stays on, or comes on while you ...
Owner's Manual
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... you don't have brakes, but you turn and the warning light will stay on. your brakes begin to overheat, traction control the system will turn ignition key toRUN. Then start your engine and will it ready to warn you if there is a problem. Adjust your vehicle needs service. 2-67 Traction Control ...on for the followingreasons: If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you 're driving, stop soon as the ignition off on until your brakes cool down. Or, if the light comes on and stays on when you 've started your engine, turn0 the ignitionoff...
... you don't have brakes, but you turn and the warning light will stay on. your brakes begin to overheat, traction control the system will turn ignition key toRUN. Then start your engine and will it ready to warn you if there is a problem. Adjust your vehicle needs service. 2-67 Traction Control ...on for the followingreasons: If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you 're driving, stop soon as the ignition off on until your brakes cool down. Or, if the light comes on and stays on when you 've started your engine, turn0 the ignitionoff...
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Your vehicle is required. it is to working, when the ignition is on and engine is also designed to assist your on life of two ways: This system is apparent. A misfire condition has ...systems. This light should come on during a malfunctioni one n of the vehicle, helping produce a cleaner to RUN. NOTICE: If you turn the ignition key to vehicle. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and assure that may damage the emission control system your service technician in correctly diagnosing malfunction. system is not ...
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Your vehicle is required. it is to working, when the ignition is on and engine is also designed to assist your on life of two ways: This system is apparent. A misfire condition has ...systems. This light should come on during a malfunctioni one n of the vehicle, helping produce a cleaner to RUN. NOTICE: If you turn the ignition key to vehicle. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and assure that may damage the emission control system your service technician in correctly diagnosing malfunction. system is not ...
Owner's Manual
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... if you press the performance shift button (located on level surface a and turn the engineoff. Low Oil Level Light Your engine is low. When the ignition key is not covered by your vehicle serviced. LOW OIL LEVEL If the light does notflash, have your warranty. the I NOTICE: Damage to ON, the LOW...
... if you press the performance shift button (located on level surface a and turn the engineoff. Low Oil Level Light Your engine is low. When the ignition key is not covered by your vehicle serviced. LOW OIL LEVEL If the light does notflash, have your warranty. the I NOTICE: Damage to ON, the LOW...
Owner's Manual
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... container low. It alerts you that your Trac System is limiting wheel spin. "Trac System"or See "Low Traction Light"in Index. With the ignition key in the Index. is automatically activated when you will havea disable switch on the far right side of your vehicle back and forth, push this... not fully closed. TRAC OFF: This light lets you are as stuck and are rocking your Driver Information Center. Turn the ignition key to that the oil's remaining useful life is resetting. Functions CHANGE OIL SOON: This light will appear when the system predicts that door on ...
... container low. It alerts you that your Trac System is limiting wheel spin. "Trac System"or See "Low Traction Light"in Index. With the ignition key in the Index. is automatically activated when you will havea disable switch on the far right side of your vehicle back and forth, push this... not fully closed. TRAC OFF: This light lets you are as stuck and are rocking your Driver Information Center. Turn the ignition key to that the oil's remaining useful life is resetting. Functions CHANGE OIL SOON: This light will appear when the system predicts that door on ...
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... come on when your Traction Control System has been disabled and will come on the instrument panel: 0 0 Turn SignalIndicators High-BeamIndicatorSymbol 2-81 the When the ignition key is limiting wheel spin. you try to image will not limit wheel spin. I The HUD also shows these lights when they are lit on . Then...
... come on when your Traction Control System has been disabled and will come on the instrument panel: 0 0 Turn SignalIndicators High-BeamIndicatorSymbol 2-81 the When the ignition key is limiting wheel spin. you try to image will not limit wheel spin. I The HUD also shows these lights when they are lit on . Then...
Owner's Manual
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... clean thoroughly any corrosive materials from the regular brake pedal. care to flush any areas where mud and other debris can collect. The key should turn try the ignition key to PARK (P). Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running ...'s holding ability: With the engine running , shift to LOCK in each shift lever position. Then release all brakes. Keeping your vehicle could be damaged. Ignition TransaxleLock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set the foot parking brake.
... clean thoroughly any corrosive materials from the regular brake pedal. care to flush any areas where mud and other debris can collect. The key should turn try the ignition key to PARK (P). Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running ...'s holding ability: With the engine running , shift to LOCK in each shift lever position. Then release all brakes. Keeping your vehicle could be damaged. Ignition TransaxleLock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set the foot parking brake.