Owner's Manual
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...SHIELDING FASTEN CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES BELTS These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Here are some other symbols you may see: FUSE A These symbols are important for you...your controls: -F* RADIO VOLUME 4 SEAT TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS 9 p$ (a) WINDsHIELD a t BRAKE DEFROSTER RADIATOR COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER FUEL LIGHTER1-1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W b vENT1uTINGE? Vehicle Symbols These are on some of the symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols...
...SHIELDING FASTEN CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES BELTS These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Here are some other symbols you may see: FUSE A These symbols are important for you...your controls: -F* RADIO VOLUME 4 SEAT TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS 9 p$ (a) WINDsHIELD a t BRAKE DEFROSTER RADIATOR COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER FUEL LIGHTER1-1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W b vENT1uTINGE? Vehicle Symbols These are on some of the symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols...
Owner's Manual
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Use this position if your vehicle. The switch stays in the RUN position when the engine is running , you can turn the top of it toward you open the driver's door when the ignition isoff and the key is in the ... can use RUN to operateyour electrical power accessories, and to push-start your electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition switch, you can operate your engine and release the switch. ACCES OFF: This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition, and transaxle, but never try to display some instrument panelwarning...
Use this position if your vehicle. The switch stays in the RUN position when the engine is running , you can turn the top of it toward you open the driver's door when the ignition isoff and the key is in the ... can use RUN to operateyour electrical power accessories, and to push-start your electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition switch, you can operate your engine and release the switch. ACCES OFF: This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition, and transaxle, but never try to display some instrument panelwarning...
Owner's Manual
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... pedal to WA. To slow down .Of course, applying the brake takes you turn off the pedal,your speed. If you have the 3.1L V6 engine, the accelerate feature will slow down to maintain your vehicle will work on the brake pedal; When you take your foot off the cruise control...: Step lightly on depends hills upon your speed, load, andthe steepness of the lever until you get up steep hills, you may have to brake or shift...
... pedal to WA. To slow down .Of course, applying the brake takes you turn off the pedal,your speed. If you have the 3.1L V6 engine, the accelerate feature will slow down to maintain your vehicle will work on the brake pedal; When you take your foot off the cruise control...: Step lightly on depends hills upon your speed, load, andthe steepness of the lever until you get up steep hills, you may have to brake or shift...
Owner's Manual
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...it becomes serious enough to dorepairs can signal that something is wrong before it . The safety belt light will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to letyou know your vehicle. Please follow this happens. Warning... lights come on when there may be costly -- Warning lights and gages can be or is buckled. 2-79 As you ...
...it becomes serious enough to dorepairs can signal that something is wrong before it . The safety belt light will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to letyou know your vehicle. Please follow this happens. Warning... lights come on when there may be costly -- Warning lights and gages can be or is buckled. 2-79 As you ...
Owner's Manual
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...you if there is ready. The reading will change as the rate of charge changes (with your vehicle serviced right away. 2-80 Then the light should go out. The system check includes the air sensors and module, b,ag the wiring and the diagnosticmodule. I 1 '0 Your charging system ... to RUN or START. This means the system is an electrical problem. Air Bag Readiness Light There is on (in the Rmposition), the display measures the voltage output of your Pontiac serviced immediately. When the engine is not m i n g but readingsbetween the red warning zones insicate the normal operating ...
...you if there is ready. The reading will change as the rate of charge changes (with your vehicle serviced right away. 2-80 Then the light should go out. The system check includes the air sensors and module, b,ag the wiring and the diagnosticmodule. I 1 '0 Your charging system ... to RUN or START. This means the system is an electrical problem. Air Bag Readiness Light There is on (in the Rmposition), the display measures the voltage output of your Pontiac serviced immediately. When the engine is not m i n g but readingsbetween the red warning zones insicate the normal operating ...
Owner's Manual
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...longer than normal after you if there is a problem. Or, the pedal may take longer to warn you 've started your engine, turn the.ignition off. If the light flashes when you'redriving, you don't have anti-lock brakes and there could be ready to stop carefully. Anti-Lock BrakeSystem Warning...and stop . "Towing Your Have the vehicle towed for three seconds. That's normal. I the f light is harder to reset &e system. If the light still stays em,or comes on ag-ain while you start the engine again to push. If the lightdoesn't come on when you 're driving, your regular brakes. It...
...longer than normal after you if there is a problem. Or, the pedal may take longer to warn you 've started your engine, turn the.ignition off. If the light flashes when you'redriving, you don't have anti-lock brakes and there could be ready to stop carefully. Anti-Lock BrakeSystem Warning...and stop . "Towing Your Have the vehicle towed for three seconds. That's normal. I the f light is harder to reset &e system. If the light still stays em,or comes on ag-ain while you start the engine again to push. If the lightdoesn't come on when you 're driving, your regular brakes. It...
Owner's Manual
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... a problem. Slippery roadconditions may need service. If your vehicle may exist if this warning light is adjusting brake pressure to warn you start the engine. Otherwise, the light will be a LOW TRACTION light on briefly as the anti-lock system stops adjusting brake pressure or the traction control system ...stays on . When your anti-locksystem is on, the system will come on for less than four seconds. The light will not limit wheel spin. When this light comes on for four seconds when your anti-lock system adjusts brake pressure for an extended period of time, your ...
... a problem. Slippery roadconditions may need service. If your vehicle may exist if this warning light is adjusting brake pressure to warn you start the engine. Otherwise, the light will be a LOW TRACTION light on briefly as the anti-lock system stops adjusting brake pressure or the traction control system ...stays on . When your anti-locksystem is on, the system will come on for less than four seconds. The light will not limit wheel spin. When this light comes on for four seconds when your anti-lock system adjusts brake pressure for an extended period of time, your ...
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... on briefly, as possible. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) A computer monitors operation of your vehicle and turn off the road, stop your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. This lightshould come on at all, have... are driving, the computer is indicating that your engine is active. See"Engine Overheating" in for service soon. If it stays on while you have it comes on , it fixed right or away. The LOW TRACTION light also comes on the Road," this manual shows what...
... on briefly, as possible. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) A computer monitors operation of your vehicle and turn off the road, stop your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. This lightshould come on at all, have... are driving, the computer is indicating that your engine is active. See"Engine Overheating" in for service soon. If it stays on while you have it comes on , it fixed right or away. The LOW TRACTION light also comes on the Road," this manual shows what...
Owner's Manual
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Oil Pressure Indicator (3.1L V6 Engine) '/ Your vehicle is running, readings within the white area indicate the normal operating range. Your oil pressure indicator lets you know when you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while the emission controls won't work as well, your fuel ...economy won't be another problem causing low oil pressure. 2-85 This as and your engine may have a problem with your engine oil pressure. NOTICE: If you may not...
Oil Pressure Indicator (3.1L V6 Engine) '/ Your vehicle is running, readings within the white area indicate the normal operating range. Your oil pressure indicator lets you know when you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while the emission controls won't work as well, your fuel ...economy won't be another problem causing low oil pressure. 2-85 This as and your engine may have a problem with your engine oil pressure. NOTICE: If you may not...
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Liftgate Ajar Warning Light 1 NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can cause extensive engine damage. Have your liftgate is not covered by your warranty. The liftgate ajar symbol on your instrument panel will come on if your vehicle serviced immediately. Driving your vehicle with low oil pressure can be costly and is not completely closed. 2-87
Liftgate Ajar Warning Light 1 NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can cause extensive engine damage. Have your liftgate is not covered by your warranty. The liftgate ajar symbol on your instrument panel will come on if your vehicle serviced immediately. Driving your vehicle with low oil pressure can be costly and is not completely closed. 2-87
Owner's Manual
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... Gage ,\ , \ UNLEADED FUELONLY UNLEADED When there is between3 gallons (11 liters) and 0.5 gallon (1.8 liters) of fuel left in the tank, the warning light next to show you it fixed right away. If it doesn't come on when you turn on . Your fuel gage tells you about how much ...fuelyou have left , but the engine isnot running, to the fuel symbolwill go on the ignition, but you start your vehicle, have a little fuel left , when the ignition is working. When...
... Gage ,\ , \ UNLEADED FUELONLY UNLEADED When there is between3 gallons (11 liters) and 0.5 gallon (1.8 liters) of fuel left in the tank, the warning light next to show you it fixed right away. If it doesn't come on when you turn on . Your fuel gage tells you about how much ...fuelyou have left , but the engine isnot running, to the fuel symbolwill go on the ignition, but you start your vehicle, have a little fuel left , when the ignition is working. When...
Owner's Manual
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..., i press A/C again (the indicator lightwill go off . This is normal. O Press A/C (the A/C indicator light will cool down more quickly because the engine coolant is designed to help fuel economy while it during coldweather, 0°F (- 18 C ) or lower, your vehicle's engine performance and power. The air conditioner removes moisture fromthe air, so OFF: Press...
..., i press A/C again (the indicator lightwill go off . This is normal. O Press A/C (the A/C indicator light will cool down more quickly because the engine coolant is designed to help fuel economy while it during coldweather, 0°F (- 18 C ) or lower, your vehicle's engine performance and power. The air conditioner removes moisture fromthe air, so OFF: Press...
Owner's Manual
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Traction Control System (Option: 3800 V6 Engine) Your vehicle may have a traction control system that one orboth of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to losetraction. The LOW TRACTION light will automatically disengage. See "Low Traction Light" in slippery road conditions. Adjust your vehicle is in cruise control ...again, you to limitwheel spin. When this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to safely use it senses that limits wheel spin. When this warning light is on, the system will come on to let you may notice some noise, but this is...
Traction Control System (Option: 3800 V6 Engine) Your vehicle may have a traction control system that one orboth of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to losetraction. The LOW TRACTION light will automatically disengage. See "Low Traction Light" in slippery road conditions. Adjust your vehicle is in cruise control ...again, you to limitwheel spin. When this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to safely use it senses that limits wheel spin. When this warning light is on, the system will come on to let you may notice some noise, but this is...
Owner's Manual
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...to262°F (128 "C). What to -34°F (-37°C). If you don't need to add anything else. The proper coolant foryour Pontiac will: Give freezing protection down to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets "GM... Specification 1825M," which won't damage aluminum parts. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Engine Coolant The following explains your warranty. Protect against rust and corrosion. Let the warning lights work as they should. Too much waterin the mix can also use this mixture, you...
...to262°F (128 "C). What to -34°F (-37°C). If you don't need to add anything else. The proper coolant foryour Pontiac will: Give freezing protection down to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets "GM... Specification 1825M," which won't damage aluminum parts. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Engine Coolant The following explains your warranty. Protect against rust and corrosion. Let the warning lights work as they should. Too much waterin the mix can also use this mixture, you...
Owner's Manual
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... ' your brake fluid. Brake fluid can damage brake system parts so badly that sooner or later brakes won 't wurk at all. See "Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. - ._,, ..., - .- - __ 6-28 Adding brake flui'dwon't correct a leak. You should haveyour brake syste-mfixed, sincea leak means that they...'ll have too much fluid when you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake at the backf the o engine compartment. See "Appearance Care" in the Index. such as engine oil,in the wrong kind of mineral-based oil, such as Delco Supreme 11 (GM P r No. 1052535). If...
... ' your brake fluid. Brake fluid can damage brake system parts so badly that sooner or later brakes won 't wurk at all. See "Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. - ._,, ..., - .- - __ 6-28 Adding brake flui'dwon't correct a leak. You should haveyour brake syste-mfixed, sincea leak means that they...'ll have too much fluid when you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake at the backf the o engine compartment. See "Appearance Care" in the Index. such as engine oil,in the wrong kind of mineral-based oil, such as Delco Supreme 11 (GM P r No. 1052535). If...
Owner's Manual
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...Tires ...Aluminum Wheels. Integrated Roof ...Anti-Lock ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Junction Block Fuse ...6-57 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...2.82.4.7 4-6 Anti-Lock Brakes ...Anti-Theft Feature. 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...
...Tires ...Aluminum Wheels. Integrated Roof ...Anti-Lock ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Junction Block Fuse ...6-57 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...2.82.4.7 4-6 Anti-Lock Brakes ...Anti-Theft Feature. 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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... ...2-74 Instrument Panel Cluster ...Instrument Panel Intensity Control ...2-51 Instrument Panel. Safety Belt Use ...1-59 Latches. Raising ...2-19 Lights 1-30. 2.80 AirBag Readiness ...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2-82. 4.7 Brake System Warning ...2-81 2-87 Liftgate Ajar... Lamps Control. Cleaning ...6-46 3-26 Integrated Roof Antenna ...2-57 Interior Lamps Control ...2-59 Interior Lights Override Switch ... Side Window ...2-40 Leaving Your Vehicle...2-7 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ...2-36 2-72 Level Control. How to Change ...2-52 H[ighway Hypnosis ...4-22 H511 and...
... ...2-74 Instrument Panel Cluster ...Instrument Panel Intensity Control ...2-51 Instrument Panel. Safety Belt Use ...1-59 Latches. Raising ...2-19 Lights 1-30. 2.80 AirBag Readiness ...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2-82. 4.7 Brake System Warning ...2-81 2-87 Liftgate Ajar... Lamps Control. Cleaning ...6-46 3-26 Integrated Roof Antenna ...2-57 Interior Lamps Control ...2-59 Interior Lights Override Switch ... Side Window ...2-40 Leaving Your Vehicle...2-7 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ...2-36 2-72 Level Control. How to Change ...2-52 H[ighway Hypnosis ...4-22 H511 and...
Owner's Manual
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... ...4-38 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2-84 (Service Engine Soon Light) ...1-2 Manual Front Passenger Seat ...2-61 Manual Remote Control Mirror ... Tamper Resistant ...Off-Road Recovery ...Oil Engine ...Pressure Gage (3800 V6 Engine) ...Pressure Indicator (3.1L V6 Engine) ...Ordering Owner Publications ...Service Bulletins ...Service......Liftgate ...2- 19 Power Door ...2-4 2-71 Locking Storage Bin ...Loss of Control ...4-14 Low Fuel Warning Light ...2-89 Low Traction Light ...2-83, 4-9 Lubrication,Body ...7-37 Luggagecarrier ...2-64 Manual Windows ...2-39 ...6-3 Methanol (In Fuel) ...Mirrors ...
... ...4-38 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2-84 (Service Engine Soon Light) ...1-2 Manual Front Passenger Seat ...2-61 Manual Remote Control Mirror ... Tamper Resistant ...Off-Road Recovery ...Oil Engine ...Pressure Gage (3800 V6 Engine) ...Pressure Indicator (3.1L V6 Engine) ...Ordering Owner Publications ...Service Bulletins ...Service......Liftgate ...2- 19 Power Door ...2-4 2-71 Locking Storage Bin ...Loss of Control ...4-14 Low Fuel Warning Light ...2-89 Low Traction Light ...2-83, 4-9 Lubrication,Body ...7-37 Luggagecarrier ...2-64 Manual Windows ...2-39 ...6-3 Methanol (In Fuel) ...Mirrors ...
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... with Cassette Player and " 3. 15 Graphic Equalizer ...A Stereo with Compact DiscPlayer and Graphic " AM/FM Stereo ... 3-12 Interior Lights ...2-59 Owner Checks and Services ...7-36 8-7 Owner Publications. Normal Maintenance Replacement ...6-62 Passing ...4-13 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-39 Power Door... ...2-53 Reading Lamps ...2-53 Storage Compartment ...2-56 Sunglasses Storage Compartment ...2-56 Temperature and Compass Display ...2-55 5- 15 Overheated Engine ...Override Switch. Use of ...Parking 2-22 AtNight ...Lots ...2-22 On Hills While Towing a Trailer ...4-38 2-37 Over...
... with Cassette Player and " 3. 15 Graphic Equalizer ...A Stereo with Compact DiscPlayer and Graphic " AM/FM Stereo ... 3-12 Interior Lights ...2-59 Owner Checks and Services ...7-36 8-7 Owner Publications. Normal Maintenance Replacement ...6-62 Passing ...4-13 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-39 Power Door... ...2-53 Reading Lamps ...2-53 Storage Compartment ...2-56 Sunglasses Storage Compartment ...2-56 Temperature and Compass Display ...2-55 5- 15 Overheated Engine ...Override Switch. Use of ...Parking 2-22 AtNight ...Lots ...2-22 On Hills While Towing a Trailer ...4-38 2-37 Over...
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...Position ...2-32 6-1 Service ...Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 8-7 Service and Owner Publications ...Service Bulletins. Ordering ...8-7 2-84 Service Engine Soon Light ...Service Manuals. Compact ...Speed~meter ...Stains. Steering Column Lock ...7-38 Steering In Emergencies ...4-12 Steering Wheel Touch Controls....Overhead Console ...Rear ...2-70 Storage, Of Your Vehicle ...6-30 Storage. If Coming From Your Engine ...Steering ...Shifting. Doing Your Own ...6-1 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac ...1-33 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-34 2-37 Shfting Out of Park (P) ...Side WindowLatches...
...Position ...2-32 6-1 Service ...Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 8-7 Service and Owner Publications ...Service Bulletins. Ordering ...8-7 2-84 Service Engine Soon Light ...Service Manuals. Compact ...Speed~meter ...Stains. Steering Column Lock ...7-38 Steering In Emergencies ...4-12 Steering Wheel Touch Controls....Overhead Console ...Rear ...2-70 Storage, Of Your Vehicle ...6-30 Storage. If Coming From Your Engine ...Steering ...Shifting. Doing Your Own ...6-1 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac ...1-33 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-34 2-37 Shfting Out of Park (P) ...Side WindowLatches...