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How to Use this Manual
Vehicle Symbols (CQNT.)
These symbols are on some of your
controls:
Windshield
WiperlWasher
Windshield Defroster
Rear Window Defogger
Ventilating Fan
Power Window
These symbols are used on warning and
indicator lights:
Engine Coolant - Fd
Temperature .HccF
Battery Charging
System
Fuel
Engine Oil Pressure
Brake
Anti-Lock Brakes
Here are some other symbols you may
see:
Fuse
Trunk Release
Lighter
Horn
Speaker
Hood Release
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Features & Controls
Power Door Locks
You can lock or unlock all doors of your
vehicle from the driver or passenger
door lock switch.
On 4-door models, the switch on each
rear door works only that door’s lock. It
won’t lock (or unlock) all of the
doors-that’s a safety feature.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, open your
door and set the loclss from inside. Then
get
out and close the door.
Automatic Door Locks
Just close your doors and turn on the
ignition.
If you have an automatic
transaxle, all
of the doors will loclt when
you move your shift lever out of
P (Park) or N (Neutral). If you have a
manual transaxle, all of the doors will
lock when the vehicle goes about
8 mph
(13 ltrn/h). Each time ycu close your
doors and turn on the ignition, the
doors will lock automatically only once.
If someone needs to get out while the
vehicle is running, have that person use
the manual or power loclt. When the
door is closed again, it will not lock
automatically. Just use the manual
or
power lock to lock the door again.
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)
using the key chain transmitter.
Operation
When you press and release UNLOCK,
the driver’s door will unlock and the
interior lights will come on. They’ll stay
on for
40 seconds, or until you turn the
ignition to
ON.
Press and release UNLOCK a second
time within five seconds to unlock the
passenger door or doors.
To loclt all doors, press DOOR. The
interior lights will come on for two
seconds to show the lock function has
worked. If you first press
UNLOCK
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and then press DOOR within 40
seconds, the interior lights will stay on
until the 40 seconds are over.
Press
a to unlock the trunk. Your
interior lights will not come
on.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your
Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from
unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer.
Remember to bring the remaining
transmitter with you when you go to
your dealer. When the dealer matches
the replacement transmitter to your
vehicle, the remaining transmitter must
also be matched. Once the new
transmitter is coded, the lost
transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.
You can match a transmitter to as many
different vehicles as you
own, provided
they are equipped with exactly the same
model system. (General Motors offers
several different models of these
systems on their vehicles.) Each vehicle
can have only two transmitters matched
to it. See your dealer to match
transmitters to another vehicle.
Your Remote Lock Co~ntrol 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. Should interference
to this system
occur, try this:
Check to determine if battery
replacement is necessary. See the
instructions
on battery replacement
later in this section.
Check the distance. You may be too
far from your vehicle. This product
has a maximum range.
Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal.
See your Pontiac dealer or a qualified
technician for service.
Changes or modifications to this system
by other than an authorized service
facility could void authorization to
use
this equipment.
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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?
Put your valuables in a storage area,
Lock the glove box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key with you.
like your
trunk or glove
box.
Key Finder
Pull the driver’s door handle to light the
door
Iock for a few seconds. This helps
you find the
lock when it’s dark.
Trunk Lock
To unlock the trunk from the outside,
insert the door key and
turn it.
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Features & Controls
Remote Trunk Release (OPTION)
Press the yellow trunk release button
heated in the glove box.
Hf you have an automatic transaxle, the
transaxle must be in
P (Park).
If y0.u have a manual transaxle,
remember that your trunk can be
opened at any time using the lock
release. Be sure to lock your doors.
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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.
Locking Glove Box
Your glove box has a combination lock.
The code is set to
“000” at the factory.
To Change the Code:
1. Remove the temporary guard and
discard it.
2. Push the release button on the right
side
of the lock. Open the glove box.
3. Hold the release button.
4. Slide the tab to the right of the
5. Move the number wheels to the code
number wheels up.
you want.
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Trunk Access Panel
If you have split rear seats, you may
have a trunk access panel for storing
long objects like skis. Pull your rear
armrest down using the strap. Then pull
the latch on the trunk access panel
toward you to open the panel.
To close the access panel, lift the latch.
Ashtrays and Lighter
To clean the center console ashtray,
open the lid and then lift it out
by
pulling on the snuffer.
To clean the instrument panel ashtray,
open it fully and lift it out
by pulling on
the ashtray door.
The lighter is next
to the center front
ashtray.
To use the lighter, just push
in all the way and let go. When it’s
ready, it will pop back
by itself. it
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11.
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The Instrument Panel-
Your Information System
Your instrument panel is designed to let
you know at
a glance how your vehicle
is running. You’ll how how fast you’re
going, how much fuel you’re using, and
many other things you’ll need to drive
safely and economically.
The main components of your
instrument panel are:
1. Light Controls
2. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever (Option)
3. Horn
4. Steering Wheel Controls (Option)
5. Instrument Cluster
6. Trip Odometer Reset
7. Ignition Switch
8. Windshield Wiper Controls
9. HUD Controls (Option)
IO. Vents
1 1. Glove Box Combination Lock
12. Vents
13. Glove Box/Fuse PaneVRemote
Trunk Release (Option)
14. Audio System
15. Gearshift Lever
16. Second-Gear Start Switch (Option)
17. Driver Information Center (Option)
18. Climate Controls/Rear Window
19. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
20. Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever
21. Brake Release
22. Hood Release (on floor by driver’s
door)
23. Vents Defogger
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INST ECON: Press to display your
fuel economy at the time you press the
button. The display will be updated
every five seconds until you turn it off.
Press again to turn off the display.
SYSTEMS CHECK: Press to display
the systems monitor
(STE Model only).
If your model does not have the systems
monitor, it will display the sewice
reminder sequence.
If it has the systems
monitor, press again to display the
service reminder sequence.
Systems Monitor: This checks to be
sure the following systems in your
vehicle are in proper working order:
Front lights
Rear lights
Side lights
Doors
Hood
Washer fluid
Trunk
Fuel tank
Anti-lock brakes (if equipped)
The systems monitor briefly displays
messages as it checks these systems. If
it finds a problem, the systems monitor
will display a continuous
or flashing
message about the problem. If all
systems are satisfactory, the service
reminder sequence will begin.
If you pull a trailer, the extra trailer
lamp bulbs will not allow the systems
monitor to properly detect a burned-out
bulb. When the trailer lights are
disconnected, the systems monitor will
again monitor the bulbs.
Service Reminder Sequence: This
shows the distance remaining to the
next recommended:
Oil change (OIL)
Oil filter change (OIL FILT)
Air filter change (AIR FILT)
Tire rotation (ROT TIRE)
Tune up (TUNE UP)
Press SYSTEMS CHECK each time
you want to see the next item in the
sequence.
When you have any of these services
performed, be sure to reset the service
reminder.
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