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Sunglasses Storage (Option)
press it into position.
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Sun Visors
Some models have a storage
compartment for glasses
in
your overhead console.
Press the release button to
lower the
door. Place your
glasses inside the
door. To
close the door, raise it and
TO block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also remove them from the center mount and swing
them to
the side, while the auxiliary sunshade rem&s to
block glare from the front.
Visor Vanity Mirrors
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Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror.
If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors,
the lamps come on when you open the cover. You can
adjust the brightness of the lamps by moving the switch.
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Express Open Sunroof (Option)
Your express open sunroof provides an airy, spacious feel
to your vehicle’s interior and can also increase ventilation.
It includes a sliding glass panel and a sliding sunshade. The
control switch will work only when the ignition is on or
during retained accessory power, if you have that option.
See “Retained Accessory Power” in the Index.
Press the control switch
rearward and release it to
open the glass panel and
sunshade.
If you want to stop
the sunroof in a partially
open position, lightly press
the switch again. Press the
switch rearward again to
open fully. The sunshade can
also be opened by hand.
Press and hold the control switch forward to close the
glass panel.
The sunshade can only be closed by hand.
When the sunroof is in the fully closed position, press
the control switch forward
to the vent position. Open the
sunshade by hand.
Storage Armrest (Option)
Press the button at the front edge to open the armrest
storage area for cassette tapes, gloves, etc.
A cup holder
flips forward for use.
Press the switch rearward to close the rear vent.
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Ashtrays
Lift the cover to reveal the front ashtray.
To clean the ashtray, lift it out by pulling on the snuffer.
Lighters
To use a lighter, just push the center in all the way and
let it go. When it is ready the center will pop back by
itself. Pull out the entire unit to use.
On &Is without a console, there’s an ashtray/cup
holder under the instrument panel.
To clean the ashtray,
lift it out by pulling up
on the tabs on either side. It NOTICE:
snaps back into place.
To open the rear ashtrays, lift the cover.
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while
it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to
back away from the heating element when
it’s
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element. 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 €ire,
causing damage.
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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 know how
fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and
many other things you’ll need to drive safely and
economically.
Instrument Panel Clusters
Your Pontiac is equipped with one of these instrument
panel clusters, which includes indicator warning lights
and gages that are explained on the following pages. Be
sure to read about those
that apply to the instrument
panel cluster for your vehicle.
Cluster with Gages Cluster
with Compass and Gages
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Cluster with Compass and Boost Gage
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Tachometer (Option) Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
Warning
lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also save
you or
others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
will see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when you
start the
engine just to let you know they’re working.
If you are
familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed
when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may
be or is a problem
with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and
30 problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you
The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions warning lights
work together to let you know when
per minute
(rpm). Do not run your engine at speeds in there’s a problem
with your vehicle.
the red area. When one
of the warning lights comes on and stays on
when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check the section that tells you
what
to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice.
Waiting to
do repairs can be costly -- and even
dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They’re a big help.
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
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When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will
come on for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light will also
come on and stay on for about 60 seconds. If the driver’s
belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light
will come on.
Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag re’adiness light on the instrument panel,
which shows INFLATABLE MS-. The system
checks the
air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The
light tells you
if there is an electrical problem. The system
check includes
the air bag sensors and the wiring and the
diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag
system,
see “Air Bag” in the Index.
You will see this light
flash
for a few seconds when you
turn your ignition to RUN
or STmT. Then the light
INFLATABLE should go out. This means
RESTRAINT the system is ready.
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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Brake System Warning Light
Your Pontiac’s hydraulic
brake system is divided into
two parts.
If one part isn’t
working, the other part can
still work and stop you.
For
good braking, though, you
need both parts working
well.
If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake
problem. Have your brake system inspected right awav.
This light should come on briefly as you start the
vehicle.
If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it
will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.
If the light and chime come on while you are driving,
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. If the light
is still
on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.)
The brake system warning light will also come on when
you set your parking brake, and it will stay on if your
parking brake doesn’t release fully.
If you try to drive
off with the parking brake set, a chime will also come on
until you release the parking brake. If the light and
chime stay on after your parking brake is fully released,
it means you have a brake problem.
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
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With the anti-lock brake
system, this light will come
on when you start your
engine and may stay on for
several 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.
Traction Control System Warning Light
(Option)
This warning light
should come on briefly
as you start the engine.
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If the light stays on, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light
comes 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 regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you
still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes.
If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you
don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with
your regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light”
earlier in this part.
If the warning light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If it
stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, there may be
a problem with your traction control system
and your
vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on,
the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving
accordingly.
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