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Features & Controls
Universal Theft
Deterrent
(omoN) (CONI)
To Stop the Alarm:
If you set off the alarm by accident,
unlock any door with your key.
You can
also
turn off the alarm by pressing the
“UNLOCK” button on the Keyless Entry
System transmitter. The alarm won’t stop
if you try to unlock a door any other way.
How to Test the Alarm:
Roll your window down, then follow the
directions under
“To Arm the System”
earlier. Once the alarm is set, reach
through the window and manually unlock
the door from the inside or
turn on the
ignition. The alarm should sound.
If the alarm does not sound when it
should, check to see
if the horn works.
The horn fuse may be blown. To replace
the fuse, see “Fuses
& Circuit Breakers”
in the Index.
To reduce the possibility
of theft, always
arm the theft deterrent system
when
leaving your vehicle.
H Illuminated Entry
System
(omoN)
When you lift the lever of either front
door, a light will glow around the door
lock. This will help you insert the door
key at night.
The lights inside your vehicle will also
go
on. These lights will go off after about 20
seconds, or when you start your engine.
These lights will also
go on when you
press any button on the optional Remote
Keyless Entry transmitter.
If a door is left ajar, your interior lights
will turn
off after ten minutes to save your
battery.
Trunk Lock
To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door key and
turn it.
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Remote Trunk Release
(OPTION)
Press the trunk release button located
below the driver’s door armrest to release
the trunk lid. The ignition may be on or
off and the transaxle
must be in “P”
(Park).
The system also works
with the Remote
Keyless Entry System.
Convenience Net
(OPTION)
Your vehicle may have a convenience net.
You’ll see
it just inside the back wall of
the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind
the net.
It can help keep them from falling
over during sharp turns or quick starts and
stops.
The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads.
Store them
in the trunk as far forward as
you can.
You can unhook the net
so that it will lie
flat when you’re not using
it.
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Features & Controls
1 Glove Box
Use the door key to lock and unlock the
glove box.
To open, lift the latch release
on the
left side of the glove box door.
There’s a special shelf inside for storing
this manual.
New Vehicle
“Break-In”
NOTICE:
Your modern Pontiac doesn’t need
an elaborate “break-in.” But
it will
perform better in the long run if you
follow these guidelines:
0 Don’t drive at any one
speed
-- fast or slow -- for
the first
500 miles (804 km).
Don’t make full-throttle
starts.
Avoid making hard stops for
the first 200 miles (322 km)
or so. During this time your
new brake linings aren’t yet
broken in. Hard stops with
new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this
“breaking-in” guideline
every
time you get new
brake linings.
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I Ignition Switch
Nith the ignition key in the ignition
witch, you can
turn the switch to five
)ositions:
4ccessory: An “on” position in which
’ou can operate your electrical power
Iccessories. Press
in the ignition switch as
rou turn the top of it toward you.
,ock: The only position in which you can
‘emove the key. This locks your steering
vheel, ignition and transaxle.
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Ignition Switch (CONK)
Off: Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition,
and transaxle, but does not send electrical
power to any accessories. Use this
position
if your vehicle must be pushed or
towed,
but never try to push-start your
vehicle.
A warning chime will sound if
you open the driver’s door when the
ignition is off and the key is
in the
ignition.
Run: An “on” position to which the
switch returns after you start your engine
and release the switch. The switch stays
in the “Run” position when the engine is
running. But even when the engine is not
running, you can use “Run” to operate
your electrical power accessories, and to
display some instrument panel warning
lights.
Start: Starts the engine. When the engine
starts, release the key. The ignition switch
will return to “Run” for normal driving.
Note
that even if the engine is not
running, the positions “Accessory” and
“Run” are “on” positions that allow you
to operate your electrical accessories,
such as the radio.
Key Reminder Warning:
If you leave your key in the ignition, in
the “Off’ position, you will hear a
warning tone when you open the driver’s
door.
Retained Accessory Power:
If you have this option, after you turn
your ignition
off and even remove the
key, you
will still have electrical power to
such accessories as the radio and power
windows for
up to ten minutes. But if you
open
a door, power is shut off.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in “LOCK”
and you can’t turn it, be sure it is all
the way
in. If it is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right
while
you turn the key hard. But turn the
key only
with your hand. Using a
tool to force it could break the key
or the ignition switch. If none
of this
works,
then your vehicle needs
service.
Starting Your Engine
Engines start differently. The 8th digit of
your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
shows the code letter or number for your
engine. You
will find the VIN at the top
left of your instrument panel. (See
“Vehicle Identification Number”
in the
Index.) Follow the proper steps to start
the engine.
Move your shift lever to
“P’ (Park) or
“N” (Neutral). Your engine won’t start in
any other position -- that’s a safety
feature. To restart when you’re already
loving, use
“N” (Neutral) only.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to “P” (Park) if
your Pontiac is moving. If you do,
you could damage the transaxle.
Shift to
“P” (Park) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
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Starting Your Engine
(CONK)
To start your 3.8 Liter engine:
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal,
turn your ignition
key to “Start”.
When the engine starts,
let go of the
key. The idle speed will go down as
your engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in “Start” for
longer than
15 seconds at a time will
cause your battery
to be drained
much sooner. And the excessive
heat can damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold
your key
in “Start” for about
three to five seconds at a time until
your engine starts. Wait about
15 seconds between each try to help
avoid draining your battery.
3. If your engine still won’t start (or
starts but then stops),
it could be
flooded with
too much gasoline. Try
pushing your accelerator pedal all the
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way to the floor and holding it there a
you hold the key in “Start” for about
three seconds.
If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again, do the
same thing, but this time keep the
pedal down for five or six seconds.
This clears the extra gasoline from
the engine. After waiting about
15 seconds, repeat the normal startin8
procedure.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work
with the electronics
in your vehicle.
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change the
way the fuel injection system
operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not
perform properly.
If you ever have to have your
vehicle towed, see the part of this
manual that tells how
to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See
“Towing Your Pontiac”
in the
Index.
I Driving Through Deep
Standing Water
NOTICE:
If you drive too quickly through
deep puddles or standing water,
water can come
in through your
engine’s air intake and badly
damage your engine. If you can’t
avoid deep puddles or standing
water, drive through
them very
slowly.
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Ensure the shift lever is fully in “P”
(Park) range before starting the engine.
Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift
interlock.
You have to fully apply your
regular brakes before you can shift from
“P,’ (Park) when the ignition key is in the
“On” position. If you cannot shift
gut of
“P’ (Park), ease pressure on the shift
lever-push the shift lever all the way
into
“P” (Park) and also release the shift
lever button on floor shift console models
as you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you
wish. (Press the shift lever button before
moving the shift lever on floor shift
console models.) See “Shifting Out
of
‘P’ (Park)” later in this section.
Reverse
R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up.
NOTICE:
Shifting to “R” (Reverse) while
your vehicle is moving forward
could damage your transaxle. Shift
to “R” only after your vehicle is
stopped.
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If a, bulb is burned out, replace it to help
avoid an accident. If the green arrows
don’t go on at all when
you signal a turn,
check the fuse (see “Fuses
& Circuit
Breakers”
in the Index) and for
burned-out bulbs.
Windshield Wipers
You control the windshield wipers by
turning the band marked “WIPER’.
For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to
“MIST”. Hold it there until the wipers
start, then let
go. The wipers will stop
after one cycle.
If you want more cycles,
hold the band on “MIST” longer. For
steady wiping at low speed, twxn the
band away from you
to the “LO” position.
For high speed wiping, turn the ba*d
further, to “HI”. To stop the wipers, move
the band to
“OFF”.
You can set the wiper speed for a,bng or
short delay between wipes. This can be
very useful
in light rain or snow. Turn the
band to choose the delay time.
The closer
to
“LO”, the s’horter the delay.
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XI Warning Light
’ you have a problem with your oil, this
ght may stay on after you start your
ngine, or come on when you are driving.
‘his may indicate that oil is not going
lrough your engine quickly enough to
eep
it cool. The engine could be low on
il,
or could have some other oil problem,
’ you are driving, carefully pull over to a
ife location and stop to check the oil
:vel. See “Checking Engine Oil Level”
I the Index. If
the engine oil is low, add oil as
required. See “Adding Engine Oil” in the
Index.
If additional oil is not needed
or the
engine oil warning light stays on, then
have the light investigated at a qualified
service agent immediately.
The oil light could also come
on in two
other situations:
When the ignition is on but the engine
is not running, the light will come on
as a test to show you
it is working, but
the light will
go out when you turn the
ignition to “Start”. If
it doesn’t come
on with the ignition on, you may have
a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have
it fixed right away.
If you make a hard stop, the light may
come on
for a moment. This is
normal. :lusters with
gages
use the “CHECK
;AGES” warning light to alert you of a
hotential oil pressure problem.
NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from
neglected oil problems can be costly
and is not covered by your warranty.
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Features & Controls
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
With anti-lock, this light will come on
when you start your engine and may stay
on for several seconds. That’s normal. If
the light doesn’t come on, have it fixed
so
it will be ready to warn you if there is a
problem.
If the light stays on, turn the ignition off.
Or, if the light comes on when you’re
driving, stop as soon as possible and turn
the ignition
off. Then start the engine
again to reset the system. If the light still
stays on, or comes on again while you’re
driving, your Pontiac needs service. If the
regular brake system warning light isn’t
on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes.
If the regular brake
system warning light is also on, you don’t
have anti-lock brakes and there’s a
problem
with your regular brakes. See
“Brake System Warning Light” earlier
in
this part.
The anti-lock brake system warning light
may also come on when
you are driving
with a compact spare tire. If this happens,
the light means you won’t have anti-lock
until you replace the compact spare with a
full-size tire. If the warning light stays on
after you replace the compact spare with a
full-size tire, or
if it comes on again when
you’re driving, your Pontiac needs
service.
i TRACTION OFF
Traction Control System Warning Light
(omoN)
The “TRACTION OFF” warning light
means that the system is not working.
This warning light may come on for the
following reasons:
0 If the engine. cannot provide power
reduction for traction control, due to
an engine problem, the “TRACTION
OFF” warning light will come on and
stay on during that time.
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Features & Controls
CHECK GAGES
>heck Gages Warning
Jght
(OPTION)
‘his light will come on briefly when you
re starting the engine. If the light comes
n and stays on while you are driving,
heck your gages for fuel, coolant
:mperature, oil pressure or voltage. This
ght will stay on
if your engine is not
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UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
Fuel Gage
You will either have this fuel gage or one
very similar.
Your fuel gage tells you
about how much fuel you have left, when
the ignition is on. When the gage reads in
the yellow band, a warning chime will
sound and the
“CHECK GAGES”
warning light will
go on, if you have this
option.
Here are five things that some owners ask
about. None
of these indicate a problem
with your fuel gage:
0 At the service station, the gas pump
shuts off before the gage reads
“F”
(Full).
It takes a little more or less fuel to fill
up than the gage indicated. For
example, the gage may have indicated
the tank was half full, but
it actually
took a little more or less than half the
tank’s capacity to
fill the tank.
The gage moves a little when you
turn
a corner, speed up, or make a hard
stop.
The gage doesn’t go back to
“E”
(Empty) when you turn off the
ignition.
If you have the large span
(220”)
gage, the needle moves more for a
given amount of fuel. This does not
indicate excessive fuel consumption,
and is normal.
For your fuel tank capacity, see “Service
Station Information” on the last page of
this manual.
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