Owner's Manual
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How the Air Bag System Works AIR BAG There is the air bag? See "Air Bag Readiness Light" inthe Index for malfunctions. Where is an air bag readiness light onthe instrument panel, which shows the words AIR BAG. The driver's air bag is an electrical problem. The light tells you if there is in the middle of the steering wheel. The system checks the airbag's electrical system for more information.
How the Air Bag System Works AIR BAG There is the air bag? See "Air Bag Readiness Light" inthe Index for malfunctions. Where is an air bag readiness light onthe instrument panel, which shows the words AIR BAG. The driver's air bag is an electrical problem. The light tells you if there is in the middle of the steering wheel. The system checks the airbag's electrical system for more information.
Owner's Manual
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... An ON position to any accessories. ACCES OFF: This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition, and transaxle, but never try to push-start your electrical power accessories. With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the top of it toward you. But even when the engineis not...open the driver's door when the ignition isoff and the key is running. A warning chime will sound if you can use RUN to operateyour electrical power accessories, and to fivepositions: 2-23 Use this position if your vehicle. The switch stays in the RUN position when the engine is in ...
... An ON position to any accessories. ACCES OFF: This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition, and transaxle, but never try to push-start your electrical power accessories. With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the top of it toward you. But even when the engineis not...open the driver's door when the ignition isoff and the key is running. A warning chime will sound if you can use RUN to operateyour electrical power accessories, and to fivepositions: 2-23 Use this position if your vehicle. The switch stays in the RUN position when the engine is in ...
Owner's Manual
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... To restart when you can't turn the only with key your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in any other position-- I NOTICE: If your Pontiac is stopped. 2-24 But turn it, be sure it is all the in LOCK and you 're alreadymoving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Note that even if... letter or number for your shift lever to start the engine. START This position starts the engine. The 8th digit of this works, then your electrical accessories, such as the radio. that allow you to shift toPARK (P) if your key seems stuck in . Move your engine. I f the key or ...
... To restart when you can't turn the only with key your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in any other position-- I NOTICE: If your Pontiac is stopped. 2-24 But turn it, be sure it is all the in LOCK and you 're alreadymoving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Note that even if... letter or number for your shift lever to start the engine. START This position starts the engine. The 8th digit of this works, then your electrical accessories, such as the radio. that allow you to shift toPARK (P) if your key seems stuck in . Move your engine. I f the key or ...
Owner's Manual
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... 3.1L V6 Engine 1. When the engine starts, let go the key and the accelerator of the key. NOTICE: Holding yourkey in the Index. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much gasoline. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in START for 12 more seconds, or until it doesn't start (or startsbut then stops... it could change the way the fuel injection system operates. The idlespeed will cause your engine might not perform properly. Try this step. I you add electrical f parts or accessories, you could be drained muchsooner. When the engine starts, let go down .
... 3.1L V6 Engine 1. When the engine starts, let go the key and the accelerator of the key. NOTICE: Holding yourkey in the Index. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much gasoline. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in START for 12 more seconds, or until it doesn't start (or startsbut then stops... it could change the way the fuel injection system operates. The idlespeed will cause your engine might not perform properly. Try this step. I you add electrical f parts or accessories, you could be drained muchsooner. When the engine starts, let go down .
Owner's Manual
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.... Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to help avoid draining your battery to be flooded with too much sooner. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics inyour vehicle. After waiting about 15 seconds between each try to the floor andholding it doesn't start (... or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your engine starts. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in the Index. 2-26 And the excessive heat can damage ...
.... Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to help avoid draining your battery to be flooded with too much sooner. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics inyour vehicle. After waiting about 15 seconds between each try to the floor andholding it doesn't start (... or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your engine starts. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in the Index. 2-26 And the excessive heat can damage ...
Owner's Manual
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... Standing Engine CoolantHeater (Option) Water NOTICE: If you can't avoiddeep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Never drive through deep puddlesor standing water, water come inthrough your can help. In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18o C) or colder, the engine coolant...
... Standing Engine CoolantHeater (Option) Water NOTICE: If you can't avoiddeep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Never drive through deep puddlesor standing water, water come inthrough your can help. In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18o C) or colder, the engine coolant...
Owner's Manual
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... Maximum load of any electrical equipment you , to the night position. To reduce glare from you. 2-60 To return the mirror to the day position, push the lever away from lights behind you, pull the lever toward you install. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended ...periods can be used to turnoff any electrical equipment when not in use , always cover the outlet with any electrical equipment should not exceed20 amps. When not in electrical equipment such as a cellulartelephone, CB radio, ...
... Maximum load of any electrical equipment you , to the night position. To reduce glare from you. 2-60 To return the mirror to the day position, push the lever away from lights behind you, pull the lever toward you install. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended ...periods can be used to turnoff any electrical equipment when not in use , always cover the outlet with any electrical equipment should not exceed20 amps. When not in electrical equipment such as a cellulartelephone, CB radio, ...
Owner's Manual
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...or START. I 1 '0 Your charging system gage will see "Air Bag" in the Rmposition), the display measures the voltage output of your Pontiac serviced immediately. This means the system is on the instrument panel, which shows the words AIR BAG. The system check includes the air sensors ...and module, b,ag the wiring and the diagnosticmodule. Have your air bag system may not work properly. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for a few seconds when you if there is not m i n g but readingsbetween the red warning zones insicate the normal operating range. ...
...or START. I 1 '0 Your charging system gage will see "Air Bag" in the Rmposition), the display measures the voltage output of your Pontiac serviced immediately. This means the system is on the instrument panel, which shows the words AIR BAG. The system check includes the air sensors ...and module, b,ag the wiring and the diagnosticmodule. Have your air bag system may not work properly. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for a few seconds when you if there is not m i n g but readingsbetween the red warning zones insicate the normal operating range. ...
Owner's Manual
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...hand to the right, move that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longerand not nearly as responsive as you electrical connection at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller ...During your vehicle without a trailer. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the trailer. If the trailer has electric brakes, start , check thetrailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. This lets check your you would when driving your trip, check...
...hand to the right, move that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longerand not nearly as responsive as you electrical connection at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller ...During your vehicle without a trailer. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the trailer. If the trailer has electric brakes, start , check thetrailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. This lets check your you would when driving your trip, check...
Owner's Manual
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...negative ground system. NOTICE: You could be sure the vehicles aren't touching each vehicle. If they are in costly damage to your Pontiac by warranty. Check the other system isn'ta 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can reach, but be injured if... your vehicle. Trying tostart your vehicle that wouldn't be damaged. 2. Makesure the vehicles are , it could damage your Pontiac, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could cause a ground connection you don't want. NOTICE: If the other vehicle. It...
...negative ground system. NOTICE: You could be sure the vehicles aren't touching each vehicle. If they are in costly damage to your Pontiac by warranty. Check the other system isn'ta 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can reach, but be injured if... your vehicle. Trying tostart your vehicle that wouldn't be damaged. 2. Makesure the vehicles are , it could damage your Pontiac, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could cause a ground connection you don't want. NOTICE: If the other vehicle. It...
Owner's Manual
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Try to the battery is just as good there, but not near engine parts that move. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 12. The electrical connection is much less. 11. 3.1L V6 Engine 3800 V6 Engine 10. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 5-7 Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but the chance of sparks getting back to start the vehicle with the dead battery.
Try to the battery is just as good there, but not near engine parts that move. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 12. The electrical connection is much less. 11. 3.1L V6 Engine 3800 V6 Engine 10. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 5-7 Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but the chance of sparks getting back to start the vehicle with the dead battery.
Owner's Manual
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Remove the cables in reverse order to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. any Try to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch each other or other metal. The usualtowing equipment is: (A) Sling-type tow truck (€3)Wheel-lift tow truck (C) Car carrier 5-8 Towing Your Vehicle F -7 GOOD BATTERY DEAR BATTERY 13.
Remove the cables in reverse order to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. any Try to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch each other or other metal. The usualtowing equipment is: (A) Sling-type tow truck (€3)Wheel-lift tow truck (C) Car carrier 5-8 Towing Your Vehicle F -7 GOOD BATTERY DEAR BATTERY 13.
Owner's Manual
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Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift hood, here's what the you'll see: (A) Coolant recovery tank (B) Radiator pressure cap (C) Electric engine fan, or fans if you have the 3800 V6 engine. 3.1L V6: Cooling System 5-17
Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift hood, here's what the you'll see: (A) Coolant recovery tank (B) Radiator pressure cap (C) Electric engine fan, or fans if you have the 3800 V6 engine. 3.1L V6: Cooling System 5-17
Owner's Manual
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3800 V6: Recovery Tank Level I If there seems to be no leak, with the engineon, check to is overheating, the fanshould be running. I NOTICE: Engine damage from running . If the engine is see if the electric engine fan running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your vehicle needs service. 5-19 If it isn't, your warranty.
3800 V6: Recovery Tank Level I If there seems to be no leak, with the engineon, check to is overheating, the fanshould be running. I NOTICE: Engine damage from running . If the engine is see if the electric engine fan running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your vehicle needs service. 5-19 If it isn't, your warranty.
Owner's Manual
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... damaged. If abrasive cleaners areused on the inside rear window, since they may cause scratches.Avoid placing decals on the insideof the rear window, an electric defogger element may have to clean the top surfaces of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. Never use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they...
... damaged. If abrasive cleaners areused on the inside rear window, since they may cause scratches.Avoid placing decals on the insideof the rear window, an electric defogger element may have to clean the top surfaces of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. Never use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they...
Owner's Manual
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... be warranty. I I Be sure that this label is not removed from working they as should. Some electrical equipment can keep other components from the vehicle. Before attempting to add anything electrical your Pontiac to your dealer first. I Your vehicle has an air bag system. Some add-on... Electrical Equipment helpful if you check with your Pontiac, see"Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac" in the Index. 6-52 Service...
... be warranty. I I Be sure that this label is not removed from working they as should. Some electrical equipment can keep other components from the vehicle. Before attempting to add anything electrical your Pontiac to your dealer first. I Your vehicle has an air bag system. Some add-on... Electrical Equipment helpful if you check with your Pontiac, see"Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac" in the Index. 6-52 Service...
Owner's Manual
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.... Squeezethe ends over the fuse and pull it out. Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by electrical problems. To identify and check fuses, refer to the fuse panel, which is behind the lower glove box door, and the fuse usage chart later...
.... Squeezethe ends over the fuse and pull it out. Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by electrical problems. To identify and check fuses, refer to the fuse panel, which is behind the lower glove box door, and the fuse usage chart later...
Owner's Manual
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... will cause the lamps to go on the base of the unit firmly up into the cover until the latch snaps into thelocked position. An electrical overload will stop until the problem is fixed. 6-58 Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in some... electrical problem, have your headlamp system checked right away. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is caused by some cases to remain off. Push the base ...
... will cause the lamps to go on the base of the unit firmly up into the cover until the latch snaps into thelocked position. An electrical overload will stop until the problem is fixed. 6-58 Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in some... electrical problem, have your headlamp system checked right away. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is caused by some cases to remain off. Push the base ...
Owner's Manual
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...-Lock Brakes ...Anti-Theft Feature. Cleaning ...6-48 3-15 AMAX ...3-26 Antenna. Section 9 Index Accessory Power Outlet ...2-59 Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...6-21 6-28 Brake Fluid ...Electrical Equipment ...2.26.3.24. 6.52 6-23 Engine Coolant ...6-12 Engineoil ...6-26 Power Steering Fluid ...Sound Equipment ..., ...3-24 Windshield Washer Fluid ...2.45. 6-26 1-29 Air Bag ...How...
...-Lock Brakes ...Anti-Theft Feature. Cleaning ...6-48 3-15 AMAX ...3-26 Antenna. Section 9 Index Accessory Power Outlet ...2-59 Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...6-21 6-28 Brake Fluid ...Electrical Equipment ...2.26.3.24. 6.52 6-23 Engine Coolant ...6-12 Engineoil ...6-26 Power Steering Fluid ...Sound Equipment ..., ...3-24 Windshield Washer Fluid ...2.45. 6-26 1-29 Air Bag ...How...
Owner's Manual
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... ...4-11 On Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-23 OnSnowandIce ...4-25 Through Deep Standing Water ...2-27 Winter ...4-24 With a Trailer ...4-35 Drunken Driving ...4-2 ...1-9 Dump and Stow Feature ...Electrical Equipment.
... ...4-11 On Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-23 OnSnowandIce ...4-25 Through Deep Standing Water ...2-27 Winter ...4-24 With a Trailer ...4-35 Drunken Driving ...4-2 ...1-9 Dump and Stow Feature ...Electrical Equipment.