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These symbols are on some of your
controls:
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Washer
Headlight Washers
Windshield Defroster
Rear Window Defogger
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Ventilating Fan
Power Window
These symbols are used on warning and
indicator lights:
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Engine Coolant Temperature
Battery Charging System
Fuel
Engine
Oil Pressure
Brake
Anti-Lock Brakes
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Features & Controls
Here you can learn about the
many standard and optional features
on your Pontiac. and information on
starting. shifting and braking
. Also
explained are the instrument panel
and the warning systems that tell
you
if everything is working
properly-and what to do
if you have
a problem
.
Keys ............................................................ 46
Locks
........................................................... 47
Remote Keyless Entry
.............................................. 48
GloveBox
....................................................... 56
Ignitionswitch ................................................... 57
StartingYourEngine
............................................... 58
Shifting the Transaxle
............................................. -61
ParkingBrake .................................................... 67
Shifting into Park
........ ...................................... 68
Windows ........................................................ 73
Turn SignaUHeadlight Beam Lever
.................................... 73
Windshield Wipers
................................................. 75
Windshield Washer
................................................ 76
CruiseControl
.................................................... 77
Lightcontrols
.................................................... 81
Interior Lights .................................................... 84
Mirrors
......................................................... 86
Sunroof ......................................................... 89
Ashtrays and Lighter
.............................................. -91
Instrument Panel ................................................... 94
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
.................................. 99
Gages
.......................................................... 108
Driver Information Center .......................................... 111
Electronic Compass ............................................... 113
Head-Up Display ............................................... 116
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New Venice bbBreak-ln”
Your modern Pontiac doesn’t need
an elaborate “break-in.” But it will
perform better
in the long run if
you follow these guidelines:
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.
Ignition Switch
With the ignition key in the ignition switch,
you can turn the switch to five positions:
Accessory: An “on” position in which
you can operate your electrical power
accessories. Press in the ignition switch
as
you turn the top of it toward you.
Lock: The only position in which you
can remove the key. This locks your
steering wheel, ignition and transaxle.
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.
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5 & Controls
Park
P (Park): This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start
your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.
1 It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not my in
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you
have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure your vehicIe won’t move, even when you’re on
fkirly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to
P (Fark). See the Inda under Shiping into P (Park). If you are parking on a
hill, or if you’re pulling a trailer, also see the Inda under Parking on HilZs or
Towing a llailer.
- P (park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
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 out 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.
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I Neutral (CONTJ
Shifting out of P (Park) or N
(Neutral) while your engine is
I “racing” (running at high speed) i: ’ ngerous. Unless your foot is
I llrmly on the brake pedal, your
vehicle could move very rapidly.
You
could lose control and hit people
or objects. Don’t shift out
of
P (Park) or N (Neutral) whill- --~ur
engine
is racin- Damage to your
transaxle caused
by shifting out
of P (Park) or
N (Neutral) with the engine racing
isn’t covered by your warranty.
Forward Gears
(Automatic Overdrive): This
position
is for normal driving. If you
need more power for passing, and
you’re:
Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h),
push your accelerator pedal about
halfway down.
Going about 35 mph (56 h/h) or
more, push the accelerator all the way
down.
You’ll shift down to the next gear and
have more power.
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If your vehicle seems to start up
rather slowly, or if it seems not to
shift gears
as you go faster,
something may be wrong with a
transaxle system sensor. If you
drive very far that way, your
vehicle can be damaged.
So, if this
happens, have your vehicle
serviced right away. Until
then,
you can use 2 (Second Gear) when
vou are driving less than
35 mDh
i56 km/h) anza (0
higher speeds.
D (Third Gear): This is like , but
you never go into Overdrive. Here are
some times you might choose
D instead
When driving on hilly, winding roads.
When towing a trailer, so there is less
When going down a steep hill.
2 (Second Gear): This position gives
you more power but lower fuel
economy.
You can use 2 on hills. It can
help control your speed as you go down
steep mountain roads, but then you
would also want to use your brakes
off
and on.
ofm:
shifting between gears.
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Don't drive in 2 (Second Gear) for I
more than 5 miles (8 km), or at
speeds over
55 mph (88 km/h), or
you
can damage your transaxle. Use
or
D as much as possible.
Don't shift into
2 unless you are
going slower than
65 mph
(105 km/h), or you can damage
your engine.
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Forward Gears (CONT.)
1 (First Gear): This position gives you
even more power (but lower fuel
economy) than
2. You can use it on very
steep hills, or in deep snow or
mud. If
the selector lever is put in
1, the
transaxle won’t shift into first gear until
the vehicle is going slowly enough.
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If your front wheels can’t rotate,
don’t try to drive. This might
happen if you were stuck
in very
deep sand or mud or were up
against a solid object. You could
damage your transaxle.
Also,
if you stop when going uphill,
don’t hold your vehicle there with
only the accelerator pedal. This
could overheat and damage the
transaxle.
Use your brakes or shift
into
P (Park) to hold your vehicle
in position
on a hill.
Performance Shifting (opTIoN)
Press PERFORM SHIFT to allow the
transaxle to shift at higher engine
speeds, increasing acceleration
performance. An indicator light on the
switch will glow when performance
shifting is in operation.
Downshifts will occur at a lower
percentage
of accelerator application
while you’re in the
PERFORM SHIFT
mode.
Press
NORMAL SHIFT to have the
transaxle shift at lower engine speeds, increasing fuel economy. An indicator
light on the switch will glow when
normal shifting is in operation.
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Parking Brake
To Set the Parking Brake:
Hold the regular brake pedal down with
your right foot. Push down the parking
brake pedal with
your left foot. If the
ignition
is on, the brake system warning
light will come on.
A chime will sound
after the vehicle has traveled
46 feet
(14 meters),
To Release the Parking Brake:
Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull
the
BRAKE RELEASE lever. If you
try to drive off with the parking brake
on, the brake light stays on and a chime
sounds until you release the parking
brake or recycle the ignition.
If You are on a Hill:
See the Index under Parking on Hitls.
That section shows how to turn your
front wheels.
If You are Towing a Trailer and are
Parking on
Any Hill:
See the Index under Towing a Trailer.
That section shows what to do first to
keep the trailer from moving.
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