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Automatic Door Locks
Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. All of the
doors will lock when you move your shift lever out of
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). All doors will unlock
automatically when the ignition is turned
off.
If someone needs to get out while the~ehicle is
running, have that person uste the manual or power
lock. When the door is cl’osed again, it will lock
automatically as
long as the shift lever is out of
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the ignition is on.
Note that the door must be opened, then closed,
or
the door will not automatically relock.
If you don’t want the doors to unlock automatically
when you turn the ignition,off,
you can remove the Lock
Control fuse in the instrument panel fuse block. See
“Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index.
Remote Lock Control (Option)
If your Pontiac has this option, you can lock and unlock
your doors
or unlock your trunk from up to 30 feet (9 m)
away using the key chain transmitter supplied with
your vehicle.
Your Remote Lock Control transmitter operates on a
radio frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1)
This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your
door and
set the locks from inside. Then get out and
close the door.
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Should interference to this system occur, try this:
Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary.
See the instructions on battery replacement.
vehicle. This product has
a maximum range.
blocking the signal.
for service.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
m Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
See your Pontiac dealer or a qualified technician
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
Operation
Press UNLOCK once to unlock the driver’s:door. Press
UNLOCK
again within five seconds to unlock all the
doors. The interior lamps will come on (see “Sustained
Interior Illumination” in the Index for more details).
To lock all of the doors, cress DOOR. To unlock the
trunk, press the vehicle symbol on
the transmitter. The
trunk will only unlock if your transaxle is in PARK (P).
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Trunk Trunk Lock
A CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk open
because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into
your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO.
It can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the trunk open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections
must pass through the seal between the body
and the trunk:
Make sure all windows are shut.
7hrn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to
its highest speed with the setting
on
VENT. That will force outside air into
your vehicle. See “Comfort Controls” in
the Index.
instrument panel, open them
all the way.
If you have air outlets on or under the
See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
To unlock the trunk from
the outside, insert the door
key into the lock and turn it.
You can also use the
Remote Lock Control
transmitter, if your vehicle
has this option.
Remote Trunk Release (Option)
Press the button behind the
glove box door to unlock
the trunk from inside your
vehicle.
Your transaxle shift
lever
must be in PARK (P).
Remember that your trunk
can be opened at any time
using this lock release.
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Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your Pontiac has
a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make
it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you
can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves
-- so
don’t do it.
When you park your Pontiac and open the driver’s door,
you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove
your key
from
the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.
Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your
ignition and transaxle., And remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember
to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in
a storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best
to lock it up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your ignition
key? what if
you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
0 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
0 Lock the glove box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key with you.
or
glove box.
PASS-Key@ I1
Your vehicle is equipped
with the PASS-Key
I1
(Personalized Automotive
Security System)
theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key
I1 is a passive
tbeft-deterrent system.
It works when you insert
or remove the key from
the ignition.
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PASS-Key 11 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key
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Center Console
To open the storage area, press the latch on the front
edge and pull up. The console has a cupholder, cassette
tape storage and
a coinholder.
Trunk Access Panel (Option)
If you have split rear seats,
you may have a
trunk
access panel. To open, pull
your rear armrest down,
then pull
the latch on the
trunk access panel.
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Convenience Net (Option)
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it
on
the back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, in 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.
Ashtrays and Lighter
The center front ashtray may be on the instrument panel
or on the console. To remove the console ashtray, open
the lid and lift out the ashtray using the snuffer.
For the instrument panel ashtray, open it, push down on
the locking tab and pull out the ashtray.
To remove the rear console ashtray, open it, push down
on the snuffer and pull the ashtray out of the console. To
remove the rear door ashtray, open and pull up on the
ashtray
door.
NOTICE:
Don’t put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtrays.
If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them
on fire,
causing damage,
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Winter Drivi: -
Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your Pontiac in good shape for winter.
YOU may want to put winter emergency supplies in
your trunk. Include
an ice
scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply
of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer
clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a
couple
of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will
be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag
of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags
to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure
these items in your vehicle.
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Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you run the engine,.
make it go a little faster
than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly.
This
uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the
battery charged.
You will need a well-charged battery to
restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on
with your headlamps. Let the heater
run for awhile.
Then, shut the engine
off and close the window almost
all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again
and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the
fuel as long as you can.
To help keep warm,'you can get
out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour or so until help comes.
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Loading Your Vehicle
TI!RE-LBADING INFORMATION
VEHICLE
CAP. WT.
FRT, CTR. RR TOTAL LBS.
MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY
WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE
RTG ' PSI/KPa
FRT.
RR.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PW28KPa
SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION k
Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly
carry, The Tire-Loading Information label
is
on the inside of the trunk lid. The label tells you the
proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation
pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you
important
irmformation about the numb'er of people that
can be
in your vehicle and the total weight you can
carry.
This weight is called' the vehicle capacity weight
and includes the weight
of all occupants, cargo and all
nonfactory-installed options.
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MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP
DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI- .
CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE . .. '-" 1
SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTTON-
STAN.DARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear
edge of the driver's door. It tells you the
gross weight
capacity of your vehicle, called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating). The
GVWR includes the weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, fuel
and cargo. Never exceed the
GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) for either the front or rear axle.
If you do have a heavy load, spread
it out. Don't carry
more than 167 lbs. (75 kg) in your trunk.
A CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the -
GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear
GAWR.
If you do, parts on your vehicle can
break, or it can change the way your vehicle
handles. These could cause you to lose control.
Also, overloading can shorten the life of
your vehicle.
NOTICE:
Your warranty does not cover parts or
components that fail because of overloading.
If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases,
tools, packages
or anything else -- they will go as fast as
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the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or
if there is a crash, they’ll keep going.
Towing a Trailer
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
0 Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a
trunk, put them as far forward as you can.
Try to spread the weight evenly.
inside the vehicle
so that some of them are
above the tops
of the seats.
0 Don’t leave an unsecured chilb restraint in
your vehicle.
0 When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure
it whenever you can.
0 Never’stack heavier things, like suitcases,
CAUTION:
If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive
properly, you can lose control when you pull
a
trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the
brakes may not work well
-- or even at all. You
and your passengers could be seriously injured.
Pull
a trailer only if you have followed all the
steps
in this section. Ask your Pontiac dealer for
advice and information about towing a trailer
with your vehicle.
NOTICE:
Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your
vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered
by
your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow
the advice in this part, and see your Pontiac
dealer for important information about towing
a
trailer with your vehicle.
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