ignition PONTIAC PONTIAC 1995 Owner's Manual

Air Bag Readiness Light You will see this light flash
for a few seconds when you
There is an
air bag readiness light on the instrument
turn your ignition to RUN panel, which shows SRS AIR BAG or the air bag or START. Then the light
symbol. The system checks the
air bag’s electrical
should go out. This means system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an the system is ready.
electrical problem. The system check includes the air
bag sensors and modules, the wiring and the diagnostic
module. For more information on the air bag system, see
“Air Bag” in the Index.
If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you
start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you
are driving, your air bag system may not work properly.
Have your vehicle serviced right away.
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
(Option)
2801 0 With the anti-lock brake
0 system, this light will come
RPM x1 000 on when you start your
engine and it
will stay on
for three 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 flashes when you’re driving, you don’t have
anti-lock brakes and there could be a problem with your
regular brakes. Pull
off the road and stop carefully. You
may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal
may go closer
‘to the floor. It may take longer to stop.
Have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your
Vehicle” in the Index.) If
the anti-lock brake system warning light stays
on
longer than normal after you’ve started your engine, turn
the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on and stays 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
light is
on but not flashing and the regular brake system
warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you
don’t have anti-lock brakes.
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Service Engine Soon Light)
A computer monitors
operation
of your fuel,
ignition and emission
control systems. This light should come on when the
ignition is on, but the
engine is not running,
as a
check to show you it is
working.
If it does not come on at all, have it fixed right away. If
it stays on, or it comes on while you are driving, the
computer is indicating that you have a problem. You
should take your vehicle in
for service soon.
NOTICE:
If 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 as good
and your engine may not run as smoothly. This
could lead
to costly repairs not covered by your
warranty.
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Oil Warning Light
If you have a problem with
your oil, this light may stay
on after you start your
engine,
or come on when
you are driving.
This indicates that oil is not going through your engine
quickly enough to keep it lubricated. The engine could
be low on oil or could have some other oil problem.
Have it fixed right away.
The oil light could also come on in three other
situations:
0 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.
0 Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop, the
light may blink on
and off. This is normal.
If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a
moment. This is normal.
NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and
is not covered by your
warranty.
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Low Oil Level Light Security Light
Your engine is equipped
with an oil level monitoring
system. When the ignition
key is turned on, the LOW
OIL LEVEL light will
briefly flash. If the light
does not flash, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn
you if there’s
a problem.
If the light stays on, stop the vehicle on a level surface
and
turn the engine off. Check the oil level using the
This light will come on
when you turn the key to
START and stay on until the
vehicle starts. It will also
come on and stay on if your
key is too
dirty or wet for
the PASS-Key@II system to
read the resistor pellet.
If the resistor pellet is damaged or missing, the light will
flash.
engine oil dipstick. (See “Engine Oil” in the Index.) If you’re driving and the light comes on and remains on,
If‘ the light does not flash, have the low oil level sensor your PASS,Key~II system is not working properly.
a problem. and you system repaired SO it will be ready to warn you if there’s Your vehicle is not protected by
should see your dealer.
The
oil level monitoring system only checks oil level
during the brief period between key on and engine
crank.
It does not monitor engine oil level when the
engine is running. Additionally, an oil level check is
only performed
if the engine has been turned off for a
considerable period of time, allowing the oil normally
in
circulation to drain back into the oil pan.
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Control Buttons
The trip calculator has three buttons that control its
functions.
MODE: Press this button to change the mode being
displayed.
EM: Press this button to change the display from
English to metric units or metric to English.
RESET Press this button for one second to reset the
mode displayed.
If you push and hold RESET for more
than five seconds, all the modes will reset. You can’t
reset
INST ECON, RANGE or EXT TEMP.
Head-Up Display (Option)
If you have the Head-Up
Display (HUD), you can see
the speedometer reading, in
English or metric units,
displayed “through” the
windshield. The
HUD also shows these lights when they are
lit on
the instrument panel:
Turn Signal Indicators
0 High-Beam Indicator Symbol
Low Fuel Symbol
0 Oil Warning Symbol
0 Coolant Temperature Symbol
Charging System Symbol
When you sit straight in your seat, the HUD image will appear straight ahead near the front bumper.
When the ignition key is turned
to RUN, all possible
HUD images will come on. Then the Head-Up Display
will operate normally.
NOTICE:
Although the HUD image appears to be near the
front
of the vehicle, do not use it as a parking aid.
The
HUD was not designed for that purpose. If
you try to use it that way, such as in a parking
lot, you may misjudge distance and run into
something.
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Care of the Head-Up Display
Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove
any dirt or film that reduces the sharpness or clarity of
the HUD image.
To clean the HUD, spray household glass cleaner on a
soft, clean cloth. Wipe the HUD lens gently, then dry it.
Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens because the
cleaner could leak into the unit.
If YOU Can’t See the HUD Image When the Ignition
Is On
Is anything covering the HUD unit?
Is the HUD dimmer setting bright enough?
Is the HUD image adjusted to the proper height?
Still no HUD image? Check the fuse in the I/P
Electronics position in the instrument panel fuse
block. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the
Index.
If the HUD Image Is Not Clear
Is the HUD image too bright?
0 Are the windshield and HUD lens clean?
Your windshield
is part of the HUD system. If you
ever have to have a new windshield, be sure to get one
designed for HUD.
If you don’t, the HUD image may
look blurred and out of focus.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger
uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear
window. Press the button to
turn the defogger on. It will
turn itself off after about 10
minutes.
If you turn it on again, the defogger will only run for
about five minutes before turning
off. You can also turn it
off by turning off the ignition or pressing the button again.
Flow-Through Ventilation System
Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies
outside air into the vehicle when it
is moving. Outside
air
will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning
fan is running.
Ventilation Tips
Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license
or decal across the defogger grid.
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NOTICE:
Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp
on the inside
of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction, such as leaves. The heater and
defroster will work
far better, reducing the chance of
fogging the inside of your windows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, adjust the
mode knob to
FLOOR and the fan to the highest
speed for a few moments before driving off.
This
helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture
and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your
windows.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear of
objects. This helps
air to circulate throughout your
vehicle.
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Audio Systems
Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate
easily and give years
of listening pleasure. You will get
the
most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself
with
it first. Find out what your Delco@system can
do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re
getting the
most out of the advanced engineering that
went into it.
Setting the Clock
Radio Without Cassette Tape or Compact Disc Player
1. With the ignition on, press SET. SET will appear on
2.
3.
the display for five seconds.
Press and hold the up arrow on the
SEEK button
until the correct minute appears.
Press and hold the down arrow on the
SEEK button
until the correct hour appears.
Radio with Cassette Tape or Compact Disc Player
1. Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears.
2. Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears.
AM/FM Stereo Radio
Playing the Radio
Turn the VOLUME knob to turn the system on or off.
VOLUME: Turn this knob clockwise to increase
volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume.
RCL: Press upper knob briefly to recall the station
being played
or the clock display.
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Optional AM/F” Stereo Radios
If your Pontiac has a radio with a cassette tape player,
a compact disc player or a graphic equalizer, the
instructions below will explain how to use the radio.
For other features, see the instructions
for the feature
your radio has.
Playing the Radio
Push POWER to turn the system on or off.
VOL: Turn this knob clockwise to increase volume.
Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume.
RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station
being played or the clock display.
If you press the button
when the ignition
is off, the clock will show for a few
seconds.
Finding a Station
AMm: Press this button to get AM, FMl or FM2.
The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
choose radio stations. Push the knob back in when
you’re not using
it.
SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to go to the next
higher
or lower station.
Presets: The six pushbuttons let you return to your
favorite stations. You can set up to
18 stations (6 AM,
6 FM1 and 6 FM2).
1. Press AMRM to select the band.
2. Find the station you want.
3. Press and hold one of the six numbered butt S.
4. The sound will mute. When it returns and SET
appears on the display, release the button.
Whenever you press that numbered button, the station
you set will return.
Adjusting the Speakers
BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob
to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The
middle position is
a detent and balances the speakers.
FADE: Press the knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers.
The middle position is
a detent and balances the
speakers.
Push the knob back in when you’re not using
it.
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