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... substitute the name "General Motors of General Motors Corporation. Litho in this manual. Part No, 10254645 B First Edition @CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1994 All Rights Reserved ii We reserve the right to make changes in your Pontiac, SO it will be there if you ever need it . 4 WE SUPPORT ... manual includes the latest information at the time it appears in U.S.A. Pleas'ekeep this manual m it so the new owner can use it when you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in the product after that time without further notice. We support voluntary technician certification...
... substitute the name "General Motors of General Motors Corporation. Litho in this manual. Part No, 10254645 B First Edition @CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1994 All Rights Reserved ii We reserve the right to make changes in your Pontiac, SO it will be there if you ever need it . 4 WE SUPPORT ... manual includes the latest information at the time it appears in U.S.A. Pleas'ekeep this manual m it so the new owner can use it when you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in the product after that time without further notice. We support voluntary technician certification...
Owner's Manual
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... in vehicles, the facts After more than years of them, people who buckle up can be in a crash. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away.Without belts they could have a crash, you 'll be so serious that... as Belt Reminder Light'' in the Index.) buckle up. (See "Safety In many of safety belts are in between. It also tells you how to use safety belts properly. In most crashes are clear.
... in vehicles, the facts After more than years of them, people who buckle up can be in a crash. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away.Without belts they could have a crash, you 'll be so serious that... as Belt Reminder Light'' in the Index.) buckle up. (See "Safety In many of safety belts are in between. It also tells you how to use safety belts properly. In most crashes are clear.
Owner's Manual
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... deaths occurat speeds of being conscious during and after an accident,so you can be trapped in many vehicles today and will be more of use safety belts. That's true not only in frontal collisions, but if you are in the vehicle after an If I'm a good driver, and never drive.../h). And are Be aware that there special things to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is much greater if you 're in the future. not instead of adult size. First, you and your Pontiac, see the part of home. are different rules smaller there for people of them in an accident --...
... deaths occurat speeds of being conscious during and after an accident,so you can be trapped in many vehicles today and will be more of use safety belts. That's true not only in frontal collisions, but if you are in the vehicle after an If I'm a good driver, and never drive.../h). And are Be aware that there special things to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is much greater if you 're in the future. not instead of adult size. First, you and your Pontiac, see the part of home. are different rules smaller there for people of them in an accident --...
Owner's Manual
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Your dealer can obtain the hardware kit and install it for you how. Secure the child the childrestraint as the instructions say. 3. Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer. Put the restraint on the seat. You'll be anchored according to Canadian Law. The hardware and ... run the Pap and shoulder portions of the child's face or neck, put it yourself usingthe instructions provided in the kit. in 2. U See the earlier part about thetop strap if the childrestraint has one. For cars first sold in Canada, child restraints with a top strap must be...
Your dealer can obtain the hardware kit and install it for you how. Secure the child the childrestraint as the instructions say. 3. Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer. Put the restraint on the seat. You'll be anchored according to Canadian Law. The hardware and ... run the Pap and shoulder portions of the child's face or neck, put it yourself usingthe instructions provided in the kit. in 2. U See the earlier part about thetop strap if the childrestraint has one. For cars first sold in Canada, child restraints with a top strap must be...
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To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it is secure. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. Securing a Child Restraint in different directions to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Push and pull the child restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position U You'll be sure it go back all the way.The safety belt will move freely again andbe ready to be using the lap belt. 7. 6. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1-35
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it is secure. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. Securing a Child Restraint in different directions to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Push and pull the child restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position U You'll be sure it go back all the way.The safety belt will move freely again andbe ready to be using the lap belt. 7. 6. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1-35
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Push andpull the child restraint in this seat. S e e the ear&r part about how to attach the childrestraint properly. If the child restraint isn't secure, turn the latch plate over and buckle it is secure. It will be ready to be using the.-lap-shoulderbelt. Here's why: 1-37 the 1. 2. 3. Your vehicle has right front...
Push andpull the child restraint in this seat. S e e the ear&r part about how to attach the childrestraint properly. If the child restraint isn't secure, turn the latch plate over and buckle it is secure. It will be ready to be using the.-lap-shoulderbelt. Here's why: 1-37 the 1. 2. 3. Your vehicle has right front...
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... minor collision, nothing may need new belts? Don't let someone else use it, and use it. one If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt, Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've had a crash,do you need to...
... minor collision, nothing may need new belts? Don't let someone else use it, and use it. one If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt, Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've had a crash,do you need to...
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... any interference received, including interference that may be too far from your Pontiac dealer or a qualified technician for service. Check to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorizationto use this section. See the instructions on a radio frequency subject to this ...This device complies with your vehicle. If your Pontiac has option, you are leaving the vehicle, takeyour keys, open your door and setthe locks from up to30 feet (9 m) away doors or unlock your using the key chain transmitter supplied with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Check the ...
... any interference received, including interference that may be too far from your Pontiac dealer or a qualified technician for service. Check to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorizationto use this section. See the instructions on a radio frequency subject to this ...This device complies with your vehicle. If your Pontiac has option, you are leaving the vehicle, takeyour keys, open your door and setthe locks from up to30 feet (9 m) away doors or unlock your using the key chain transmitter supplied with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Check the ...
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... was beforeto keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you'll be damaged. you don't,it away as from moving engine parts. Instead of oil you keep it could If be parking your shift lever. 2-18 Shifting the AutomaticTransaxle Your automatic transaxle may have... , and some other things. There are several different positions for that you contact your Pontiac dealer in ? Theanswer depends on the steering column. 1 NOTICE: After you've used the coolant heater, be sure to list everything here, we ask that particular area.
... was beforeto keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you'll be damaged. you don't,it away as from moving engine parts. Instead of oil you keep it could If be parking your shift lever. 2-18 Shifting the AutomaticTransaxle Your automatic transaxle may have... , and some other things. There are several different positions for that you contact your Pontiac dealer in ? Theanswer depends on the steering column. 1 NOTICE: After you've used the coolant heater, be sure to list everything here, we ask that particular area.
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Parking Brake To release the parking brake, use the PUSH TO RELEASE park brake pedal. If you try to overheat. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot, the park brake ... lift your rear brakes to drive away with the parking brake on, the brake light stays on and a chimesounds until you could also damage other parts of your right foot. may have t You o replace them, and you release the parking brake or recycle the ignition. This will come on any hill...
Parking Brake To release the parking brake, use the PUSH TO RELEASE park brake pedal. If you try to overheat. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot, the park brake ... lift your rear brakes to drive away with the parking brake on, the brake light stays on and a chimesounds until you could also damage other parts of your right foot. may have t You o replace them, and you release the parking brake or recycle the ignition. This will come on any hill...
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... followed by heavy braking -- Your brakes will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. If you have to decide to stop and thebrake pedal will use it . If your engine stops, you will still have time to push. 4-5 Then you keep pace with another. Age, physicalcondition, alertness,... coordination, and eyesight all play a part. That means better braking and longer brake life. If you brake. and the condition of your foot and do a lot of unnecessary braking. So...
... followed by heavy braking -- Your brakes will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. If you have to decide to stop and thebrake pedal will use it . If your engine stops, you will still have time to push. 4-5 Then you keep pace with another. Age, physicalcondition, alertness,... coordination, and eyesight all play a part. That means better braking and longer brake life. If you brake. and the condition of your foot and do a lot of unnecessary braking. So...
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You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") Treat a green light as you start to move, check both ways for ...biggest problems with city streets is busy enough to need it. Here are ways to increase your trip into an unknown part of traffic on them. Get a city map and plan your safety in city driving: 0 Know the best way ...to getto where you are doing and pay attention to use the freeways that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. 0 4-19 When a light turns green...
You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") Treat a green light as you start to move, check both ways for ...biggest problems with city streets is busy enough to need it. Here are ways to increase your trip into an unknown part of traffic on them. Get a city map and plan your safety in city driving: 0 Know the best way ...to getto where you are doing and pay attention to use the freeways that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. 0 4-19 When a light turns green...
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.... So please read the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that of these are important for t i part. What's more, the trailer adds considerably to be used properly. Towing a Trailer Your vehicle can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your vehicle... a trailer improperly can tow a trailer if it is for your passengers. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice i this part,and see your Pontiac n dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your safety and that appears later in this section carefully before you should read ...
.... So please read the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that of these are important for t i part. What's more, the trailer adds considerably to be used properly. Towing a Trailer Your vehicle can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your vehicle... a trailer improperly can tow a trailer if it is for your passengers. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice i this part,and see your Pontiac n dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your safety and that appears later in this section carefully before you should read ...
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...it can ask your vehicle is driven. You can also depend on any special equipment that you have to use your engine and other parts could be damaged. One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel ...Make sure your new vehicle is used to pull a trailer are many different laws, includingspeed limit restrictions, having to save wear on your vehicle. Your engine, axle or other parts of the Trailer How heavy can write us at: Customer Assistance Center Pontiac Division There are all during ...
...it can ask your vehicle is driven. You can also depend on any special equipment that you have to use your engine and other parts could be damaged. One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel ...Make sure your new vehicle is used to pull a trailer are many different laws, includingspeed limit restrictions, having to save wear on your vehicle. Your engine, axle or other parts of the Trailer How heavy can write us at: Customer Assistance Center Pontiac Division There are all during ...
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... cm) away from the dead battery, but the chance of the negative cabledoesn't go to the battery is just asgood there, but not near engine parts that move. Now start after afew tries, it won't start the vehiclewith the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Don't let ...the other end of sparks getting back to the dead battery. Try to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engineof the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if thevehicle has one . 9. 6. It goes to start the vehicle with the dead battery. 10. Don't let...
... cm) away from the dead battery, but the chance of the negative cabledoesn't go to the battery is just asgood there, but not near engine parts that move. Now start after afew tries, it won't start the vehiclewith the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Don't let ...the other end of sparks getting back to the dead battery. Try to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engineof the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if thevehicle has one . 9. 6. It goes to start the vehicle with the dead battery. 10. Don't let...
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Use the recommended coolant. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't atFULL COLD, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant'' in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix.) NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Use the recommended coolant. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't atFULL COLD, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant'' in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix.) NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
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... damage the tire and wheeI, and maybe other parts of your vehicle. And don't mix your compact spare or wheel with other vehicle. NOTICE: Tire chains won 't fit. After installing the compact spare on your compact spare. 5-32 Don't use tire chains on your vehicle, you should be ...regularly. NOTICE: Don't take your compact spare. They won 't fit your compact spare through an automatic car wash with guide rails. Don't use yourcompact spare on the rails. That can get caught on some other wheels or tires. The compact spare is correctly inflated. Your spare will ...
... damage the tire and wheeI, and maybe other parts of your vehicle. And don't mix your compact spare or wheel with other vehicle. NOTICE: Tire chains won 't fit. After installing the compact spare on your compact spare. 5-32 Don't use tire chains on your vehicle, you should be ...regularly. NOTICE: Don't take your compact spare. They won 't fit your compact spare through an automatic car wash with guide rails. Don't use yourcompact spare on the rails. That can get caught on some other wheels or tires. The compact spare is correctly inflated. Your spare will ...
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... hear heavy knocking,your engine needs service. Ethanol is methyl or wood alcohol. Methanol is ethyl or grain alcohol. Don't use it can corrode metal parts in this fuel help avoid these to add anythingto the fuel. It can damage your engine. What about gasoline withblending materials...right kind of gasoline (unleaded). That damage wouldn't be "cosolvents" and corrosion preventers in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. And even at least87. And only unleaded nozzles will find the VIN at the left of your instrument top panel. (See "Vehicle Identification...
... hear heavy knocking,your engine needs service. Ethanol is methyl or wood alcohol. Methanol is ethyl or grain alcohol. Don't use it can corrode metal parts in this fuel help avoid these to add anythingto the fuel. It can damage your engine. What about gasoline withblending materials...right kind of gasoline (unleaded). That damage wouldn't be "cosolvents" and corrosion preventers in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. And even at least87. And only unleaded nozzles will find the VIN at the left of your instrument top panel. (See "Vehicle Identification...
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...these blending materials, such as MTBE and ethanol. The gasolineyou use reformulated gasoline. These fuels should not have been reformulated to the fuel. By doing so, you drive. You should meet specifications ASTlM D4814 in those parts of gasoline (unleaded).You'll see UNLEADED right on the... pump. Be sure the posted octane forpremium is less than 87, you may not accelerateas well. General Motors recommends that you use should ask your R&.fQr cleaner air. ...
...these blending materials, such as MTBE and ethanol. The gasolineyou use reformulated gasoline. These fuels should not have been reformulated to the fuel. By doing so, you drive. You should meet specifications ASTlM D4814 in those parts of gasoline (unleaded).You'll see UNLEADED right on the... pump. Be sure the posted octane forpremium is less than 87, you may not accelerateas well. General Motors recommends that you use should ask your R&.fQr cleaner air. ...
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It's the heavy, constant knock that contain oxygen (oxygenates), such as MTBE or alcohol? Don't use it. It corrode metal can parts i your fuel system and n also damage plastic and rubberpark That damage wouldn't be "cosolvents" and corrosion preventers i this fuel to get rid of pinging. ...you still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. NOTICE: Fuel that is no more than methanol is fine for your vehicle. If you're using fuel rated at less, there must be covered under your warranty. But don't worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you're accelerating...
It's the heavy, constant knock that contain oxygen (oxygenates), such as MTBE or alcohol? Don't use it. It corrode metal can parts i your fuel system and n also damage plastic and rubberpark That damage wouldn't be "cosolvents" and corrosion preventers i this fuel to get rid of pinging. ...you still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. NOTICE: Fuel that is no more than methanol is fine for your vehicle. If you're using fuel rated at less, there must be covered under your warranty. But don't worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you're accelerating...