torque PONTIAC PONTIAC 1995 Owners Manual

Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your
transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the
vehicle may put to@ much force on the parking pawl in
the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift
lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To
prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then
shift
into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s
seat.
To find out how, see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in
the Index.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of
PARK
(P) before you release the parking brake.
If “torque lock” does occur, you may need to have
another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of
the pressure from the transaxle,
so you can pull the shift
lever out
of PARK (P).
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You
must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from
PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See
“Automatic Transaxle” in the Index.
lr you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P)
while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Release the
shift lever button
if you have a console shift. Then move
the
shift lever out of PARK (P), being sure to press the
shift lever button if you have a console shift.
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t
shift out
of PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the key to OFF.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the vehicle and shift to the drive gear you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
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When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
Don’t include the compact spare tire in
your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front
and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make
certain that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the
Index.
When It’s Time for New Tires
.. .
One way to tell when it’s
time for new tires
is to
check the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires have
only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or
less
of tread remaining.
You need a new tire if
You can see the indicators at three or more places
around the tire.
You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s
rubber.
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep
enough to show cord or fabric.
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
0 The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that
can’t be repaired well because of the size
or location
of the damage.
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Ignition Key Positions .......................... 2-12
Ignition Switch
................................. 2- 12
Inflation
- Tire Pressure .......................... 6-47
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ................. 2-39
Brake System
............................... 7-39
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-39
Restraint Systems
............................ 7-39
Axle Boot and Seal
......................... 7-39
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-42
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
................. 2-35
Instrument Panel, Cleaning
....................... 6-57
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-36
Jack, Tire
.................................... 5-24
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders, Maintenance
................ 7-37
Key Reminder Warning
.......................... 2- 13
Lamp, Dome
................................. 2-38
Inspections
Steering. Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive
ThrottleLinkage
............................. 7-39
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Lamp, Malfunction Indicator
...................... 2-56
Daytime Running
............................ 2-35
Lamps
........................................ 2-34
Battery Saver
............................... 2-36
Interior
.................................... 2-36 OnReminder
................................ 2-35
Sustained Interior Illumination
.................. 2-37
Lane Change Indicator
........................... 2-29
Larger Children. Safety Belt Use
................... 1-51
Latches, Front Seatback
........................... 1-4
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-4
Air Bag Readiness
...................... 1-24, 2-51
Anti-Lock Brake System Active
................ 2-54
Brake System Warning
........................ 2-52
Charging System
............................. 2-50
Engine Coolant Temperature
................... 2-54
Low Coolant
........................... 2-55, 6-20
Low Oil Level
.......................... 2-58, 6- 11
Oil Warning
................................. 2-57
Safety Belt Reminder
..................... 1-5, 2-50
Second Gear Start
............................ 2-20
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-56
Loading Your Vehicle ........................... 4-27
Automatic Door
.............................. 2-4
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Steering Column
............................. 7-38
Torque
..................................... 2-24
Window
.................................... 2-27
...................................... Panel 2-35
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-23
Lights
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
........... 2-53, 4-7
LowFuel
................................... 2-49
Security
.................................... 2-58
Lighter
....................................... 2-45
Locks Door
....................................... 2-3
Trunk
....................................... 2-8
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TopStrap ..................................... 1-39
Torque. WheelNut
.............................. 5-29
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-29
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-7
Trailer Tongue Weight ........................... 4-3 1
TrailerTowing
................................. 4-29
Brakes
..................................... 4-33
Driving
on Grades ............................ 4-35
Driving
with a Trailer ......................... 4-33
Hitches
.................................... 4-32
Maintenance
................................ 4-36
Parking on Hills
............................. 4-35
SafetyChains
............................... 4-32
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
............. 4-31
Turnsignals
................................ 4-34
Weight
of a Trailer ........................... 4-30
Transaxle Fluid. Automatie
....................... 6- 16
Trip Computer ................................. 2-59
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-47
Trip. Before Leaving on a Long
.................... 4-20
Tivnk Access Panel
............................. 2-42
Trunk Release. Remote
........................... 2-8
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
............. 2-29
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
................... 2-28
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-34
TorqueLock
................................... 2-24
TmnkLock
..................................... 2-8
Underbody Flushing
........................... 7-38
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-6 1
valves. Coolant Air Bleed ....................... 5-20
Vehicle Damage Warnings .......................... iv
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
............... 6-63
Vehicle Loading ................................ 4-27
Vehicle Storage
................................ 6-28
Vehicle. Control
of A ............................. 4-5
Vehicle. Leaving Your
............................ 2-4
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Ventilation ..................................... 3-3
Ventilation System. Flow-Through
.................. 3-4
Ventilation Tips
................................. 3-4
VIN ......................................... 6-63
Vehicle Symbols
................................... v
.. ........................
Vision. Night .................................. 4-15
Visor Vanity
Mirrors ............................ 2-43
Visors.
Sun .................................... 2-43
warning Devices
............................... 5-2
Warning Flashers. Hazard
......................... 5-1
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-48
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-24
Washers. Windshield
............................ 2-30
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-59
Water. Driving Through Deep Standing
............. 2-14
Wheel Alignment ............................... 6-52
WheelNutTorque
.............................. 5-29
Wheel Replacement
............................. 6-52
Wheel Replacement. Used
........................ 6-53
WindowLock
.................................. 2-27
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-58
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