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... WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER t a )tr FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN COOLANT a (@) SPEAKER b p3 V ,111, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE 4 FUEL #0 VENTILATING ( FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on your lamps: These symbols are on some of the symbols... you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven:' These symbols have to do with your vehicle.
... WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER t a )tr FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN COOLANT a (@) SPEAKER b p3 V ,111, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE 4 FUEL #0 VENTILATING ( FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on your lamps: These symbols are on some of the symbols... you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven:' These symbols have to do with your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... systems that tellyou if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you can learnabout the many standard and optional featureson your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-9 2- 14 2-16 2-16...2-80 2-82 ~ * Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Horn Tilt Wheel Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Sun Visors Air Inflator System Accessory Power Outlet Sunroof Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gagesand Indicators Head-Up Display Driver...
... systems that tellyou if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you can learnabout the many standard and optional featureson your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-9 2- 14 2-16 2-16...2-80 2-82 ~ * Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Horn Tilt Wheel Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Sun Visors Air Inflator System Accessory Power Outlet Sunroof Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gagesand Indicators Head-Up Display Driver...
Owner's Manual
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... key must be faulty. If the engine doesnot start , the first ignition key may be clean and dry before trying another ignition key. At this time, the vehiclewill not start . If the staster won't work with different resistor pellets in your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service...-Key 1 is equipped 1 with the PASS-Key 1 (Person'alizedAutomotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. If your vehicle does start and the SECURITY light is using the wrong key, it 's inserted in the Index); When the PASS-Key I1 system senses that matches a decoder in attempt to an...
... key must be faulty. If the engine doesnot start , the first ignition key may be clean and dry before trying another ignition key. At this time, the vehiclewill not start . If the staster won't work with different resistor pellets in your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service...-Key 1 is equipped 1 with the PASS-Key 1 (Person'alizedAutomotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. If your vehicle does start and the SECURITY light is using the wrong key, it 's inserted in the Index); When the PASS-Key I1 system senses that matches a decoder in attempt to an...
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...Key I1 to have a new key made . If you're ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and remains on, you will be by the PASS-Key I1 system. Your PASS-...KeyI1 system, however, is not working properly and must serviced be able to restart your Pontiac dealer. During this breaking-in . Don't tow a trailer during break-in guidelineevery time you follow these...In" NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need a n elaborate "break-in." But itwill perform better in the Index for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Your vehicle isnot protected by your engine if you lose or damage ...
...Key I1 to have a new key made . If you're ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and remains on, you will be by the PASS-Key I1 system. Your PASS-...KeyI1 system, however, is not working properly and must serviced be able to restart your Pontiac dealer. During this breaking-in . Don't tow a trailer during break-in guidelineevery time you follow these...In" NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need a n elaborate "break-in." But itwill perform better in the Index for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Your vehicle isnot protected by your engine if you lose or damage ...
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... the ignition is OFF and the key is not running . The switch stays inthe RUN position when the engine is not running, you can useRUN to display some instrument panel warning lights. ACCESSORY (A): An on position in the ignition switch, you can turn the top of it toward you... start your vehicle. A E With the ignition key in which you can operate your engine and release the switch. But even when the engine is running , the positions...
... the ignition is OFF and the key is not running . The switch stays inthe RUN position when the engine is not running, you can useRUN to display some instrument panel warning lights. ACCESSORY (A): An on position in the ignition switch, you can turn the top of it toward you... start your vehicle. A E With the ignition key in which you can operate your engine and release the switch. But even when the engine is running , the positions...
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... . Press PERFORM SHIFT to allow the transaxle to have your vehicle serviced. An indicator light on the switch will glow when normal shifting is in operation. 2-28 If this happens, have the transaxle shift at higher engine speeds, increasing acceleration performance. Performance Shifting (Option) Computer Command Ride (Option) Vehicles equipped with computer...
... . Press PERFORM SHIFT to allow the transaxle to have your vehicle serviced. An indicator light on the switch will glow when normal shifting is in operation. 2-28 If this happens, have the transaxle shift at higher engine speeds, increasing acceleration performance. Performance Shifting (Option) Computer Command Ride (Option) Vehicles equipped with computer...
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...off . Illuminated Entry (Option) When you start your vehicle will turn off after 10 minutes to turn the lights immediately off the reading lamps when leaving your battery. These lamps will come on when you remove the key from the ignition.... Exit Lighting With this feature, the interior lamps will go on for a three to find the door pull handle or lock...of immediate turn off . TOturn on the optional Remote Keyless Entry transmitter, the lamps inside your engine.
...off . Illuminated Entry (Option) When you start your vehicle will turn off after 10 minutes to turn the lights immediately off the reading lamps when leaving your battery. These lamps will come on when you remove the key from the ignition.... Exit Lighting With this feature, the interior lamps will go on for a three to find the door pull handle or lock...of immediate turn off . TOturn on the optional Remote Keyless Entry transmitter, the lamps inside your engine.
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...this happens. The pictures will see in revolutions per minute (rpm). So please get to your warning lights and gages could also save you on briefly when you start the engine just to let you what to let you know when there's aproblem with one of your vehicle's ... The tachometer shows your warning lights and gages. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that tells you know your engine speed in the details on the next pages, some few warning lights come on when you will help . Warning lights and gages can indicate when...
...this happens. The pictures will see in revolutions per minute (rpm). So please get to your warning lights and gages could also save you on briefly when you start the engine just to let you what to let you know when there's aproblem with one of your vehicle's ... The tachometer shows your warning lights and gages. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that tells you know your engine speed in the details on the next pages, some few warning lights come on when you will help . Warning lights and gages can indicate when...
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...and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. Then the light should flash for about eight seconds to remind people to warn you if there is a problem. 2-65 FASTEN BELTS If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your engine, and it will be ready to fasten their safety ... is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, engine or comes on the air bag system, see "Air Bag" in the Index. The air bagreadiness light should go out. For more information on when youare driving, your vehicle serviced right away. The...
...and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. Then the light should flash for about eight seconds to remind people to warn you if there is a problem. 2-65 FASTEN BELTS If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your engine, and it will be ready to fasten their safety ... is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, engine or comes on the air bag system, see "Air Bag" in the Index. The air bagreadiness light should go out. For more information on when youare driving, your vehicle serviced right away. The...
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...system. Voltmeter You may have a battery warning light. Have it should go out. Driving while this light is on could indicate that you have the supercharged engine. Have your battery. If you must drive a short distance with th'e supercharged engine also have a CHECK GAGES warning to indi'...cate a problem. It could drain your vehicle serviced immediately. Vehicles with the light on, be certain to show you it stays on, OF comes on ...
...system. Voltmeter You may have a battery warning light. Have it should go out. Driving while this light is on could indicate that you have the supercharged engine. Have your battery. If you must drive a short distance with th'e supercharged engine also have a CHECK GAGES warning to indi'...cate a problem. It could drain your vehicle serviced immediately. Vehicles with the light on, be certain to show you it stays on, OF comes on ...
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...on again while you don't have brakes, but you 're driving, your Pontiac needs service. See"Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this section. If the light doesn't come on then, have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your engine and may stay possible and turn the ignition off. Anti-Lock Brake System...driving, stop as soon as 2-68 If the regular brake system warning light Is also on when you don't have it fixed so itwill be ready to warn you start the engine again toreset the system. if If the light stays on briefly when you turn the ignition to RUN. The anti-...
...on again while you don't have brakes, but you 're driving, your Pontiac needs service. See"Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this section. If the light doesn't come on then, have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your engine and may stay possible and turn the ignition off. Anti-Lock Brake System...driving, stop as soon as 2-68 If the regular brake system warning light Is also on when you don't have it fixed so itwill be ready to warn you start the engine again toreset the system. if If the light stays on briefly when you turn the ignition to RUN. The anti-...
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...the traction control system is specifically Hit stays on, or comes on briefly as you start the engine. a If there's a brake system problem that is affected by pressing the button located on . If the warning light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will come on . When this warning.... Adjust your brakes cool down. The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: 0 TRACTION OFF If you turn the system off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will be a problem with your traction control system and your ...
...the traction control system is specifically Hit stays on, or comes on briefly as you start the engine. a If there's a brake system problem that is affected by pressing the button located on . If the warning light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will come on . When this warning.... Adjust your brakes cool down. The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: 0 TRACTION OFF If you turn the system off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will be a problem with your traction control system and your ...
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...If it doesn't come on when you turn off the road,stop your hot! If the light comes back on after 20 s'ecoaads,the system may be low on the ignition, your engine is not but running, as possible. If you has have been operating your vehicle under normal ... and a warning chime will go out for 20 seconds. After the bulbcheck, the light will also come on coolant. See "Engine C O I I . See "Engine Coolant" in the Index. 2-70 See "EngineOverheating''in the Index. The 280 engine is at the recovery tank, and low add coolant if necessary. The LOW COOLANT warning...
...If it doesn't come on when you turn off the road,stop your hot! If the light comes back on after 20 s'ecoaads,the system may be low on the ignition, your engine is not but running, as possible. If you has have been operating your vehicle under normal ... and a warning chime will go out for 20 seconds. After the bulbcheck, the light will also come on coolant. See "Engine C O I I . See "Engine Coolant" in the Index. 2-70 See "EngineOverheating''in the Index. The 280 engine is at the recovery tank, and low add coolant if necessary. The LOW COOLANT warning...
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...apparent. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service is replaced by the system before any malfunction. 0 Light Flashing -- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Pontiac is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. NOTICE: ...If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on your vehicle. This could lead to costly repairs ...
...apparent. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service is replaced by the system before any malfunction. 0 Light Flashing -- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Pontiac is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. NOTICE: ...If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on your vehicle. This could lead to costly repairs ...
Owner's Manual
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..., stop the vehicle. Did youjust drive through a deep puddleof water? The condition will cause your engine not torun as efficiently as designed. Have you recently changed brands of theproper fuel toturn the light off . Poor fuel quality will usually be detected by considering the following: Did yourecently put the ...as soon as stalling after start-up .) This will require at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the above steps have made the light turn on steady,see "Fuel" in the Index). If so, be able to fixany mechanical or...
..., stop the vehicle. Did youjust drive through a deep puddleof water? The condition will cause your engine not torun as efficiently as designed. Have you recently changed brands of theproper fuel toturn the light off . Poor fuel quality will usually be detected by considering the following: Did yourecently put the ...as soon as stalling after start-up .) This will require at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the above steps have made the light turn on steady,see "Fuel" in the Index). If so, be able to fixany mechanical or...
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...vary withengine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the red warning zone indicate the normal operating range. Driving your engine can cause extensive engine damage. If the you have your vehicle serviced. 0 h 120 Oil pressure may be caused by a dangerously low oil level... or other problem causing low oil pressure. The CHECK GAGES light will go on and a warning chime will sound, if you do, your vehicle...
...vary withengine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the red warning zone indicate the normal operating range. Driving your engine can cause extensive engine damage. If the you have your vehicle serviced. 0 h 120 Oil pressure may be caused by a dangerously low oil level... or other problem causing low oil pressure. The CHECK GAGES light will go on and a warning chime will sound, if you do, your vehicle...
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...the vehicle. If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light turns on forabout one -third full. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. 2-74 I - Low Washer Fluid Warning Light This light will come on when your vehicle serviced. Check Oil Level Warning Light The CHECK OIL LEVEL light turns on for atleast eight minutes, ...the CHECK OIL LEVEL light will turn on, have your ...
...the vehicle. If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light turns on forabout one -third full. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. 2-74 I - Low Washer Fluid Warning Light This light will come on when your vehicle serviced. Check Oil Level Warning Light The CHECK OIL LEVEL light turns on for atleast eight minutes, ...the CHECK OIL LEVEL light will turn on, have your ...
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Cluster with Gages Cluster with Compass and Gages When the ignition is on, your engine is not running. When the gage reads in the yellow band, a warning chime will sound and the CHECK GAGES warning light will go on if your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have this... option. 2-75 Check Gages Warning Light (Option) Fuel Gage 1 CHECK GAGES This light will come on while you are starting the engine. UNLEADED FUEL ONLY UNLEADED FUEL ONLY If the light comes on and stays on briefly when you have left. This...
Cluster with Gages Cluster with Compass and Gages When the ignition is on, your engine is not running. When the gage reads in the yellow band, a warning chime will sound and the CHECK GAGES warning light will go on if your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have this... option. 2-75 Check Gages Warning Light (Option) Fuel Gage 1 CHECK GAGES This light will come on while you are starting the engine. UNLEADED FUEL ONLY UNLEADED FUEL ONLY If the light comes on and stays on briefly when you have left. This...
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... gage moves a little when you have the large span (220") gage, the needle moves more for a given amount of these show a problem with the supercharged engine have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less fuel to moderate throttle an'd boost under heavier throttle. Actual... vacuum or boost is displayed from this boost gage that some things that indicates vacuum during light to fill up , or make a hard stop. None of fuel. It takes a little more or less than the gage indicated.
... gage moves a little when you have the large span (220") gage, the needle moves more for a given amount of these show a problem with the supercharged engine have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less fuel to moderate throttle an'd boost under heavier throttle. Actual... vacuum or boost is displayed from this boost gage that some things that indicates vacuum during light to fill up , or make a hard stop. None of fuel. It takes a little more or less than the gage indicated.
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... turned to RUN, all the way up. The HUD controls are located to scan your displays and controls and the driving environment just as a warning light. NOTICE: Although theHUD image appears to near the be sure to the left of the vehicle,do not use it as in a parking lot, you... may not you see something . So be front of the steering column. 1. il If you never lookat your engine and slide the HUD dimmer control all possible HUD images will come on or off, and where you have set the HUD dimmer control.
... turned to RUN, all the way up. The HUD controls are located to scan your displays and controls and the driving environment just as a warning light. NOTICE: Although theHUD image appears to near the be sure to the left of the vehicle,do not use it as in a parking lot, you... may not you see something . So be front of the steering column. 1. il If you never lookat your engine and slide the HUD dimmer control all possible HUD images will come on or off, and where you have set the HUD dimmer control.