1996 PONTIAC PONTIAC fuses

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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When the PASS-Key I1 system senses that someone is
using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter
and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter
won’t work and fuel won’t
go to the engine. If someone
tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key
during this time, the vehicle will not start. This
discourages someone from randomly trying different
keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make
a match.
The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s
inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start.
If the
engine does not start and the SECURITY light is on,
the
key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition off.
Clean and dry the, key. Wait about three minutes and try
again. The SECURITY light may remain on during this
time.
If the starter still won’t work, and the key appears
to be clean and dry, wait about
three minutes and try
another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to
check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the
Index).
If the starter won’t work with the other key, your
vehicle needs ‘service. If your vehicle does start, the first
ignition key may
be faulty. See your Pontiac dealer or a
locksmith who can service
the PASS-Key 11.
If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or
missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work and the
SECURITY light will flash. But you don’t have to wait
three minutes before trying another ignition key.
See your Pontiac dealer
or a locksmith who can service
the PASS-Key
11 to have a new key made.
If you’re ever driving and
the SECURITY light comes
on, you will be able to restart your engine
if you turn
it off. Your PASS-Key 11 system, however, is not
working properly and must
be serviced by your
Pontiac dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the
PASS-Key
I1 system.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key
II ignition key,
see your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made. In an emergency,
call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program at
1-800-ROADSIB or 1-800-762-3743.
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’hrn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow
you
to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down,
When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.
An arrow on the instrument
panel will flash in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to flash. Hold
it there until you
complete your lane change. Thelever will return by
itself when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t
flash but just stay
on, a signal bulb may be burned out
and other drivers
won’t see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident.
If the arrows don’t go on at all when you
signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check
the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Indes).
A chime will sound if you leave your
turn signal on for
more than 1/2 mile (0.8 km).
Headlamp HigldLow Beam Changer
To change your headlamps
from low
beam to high
beam, or high to low, pull
the multifunction lever all
the way toward you. Then
release it. When the high
beams
are on, a. light on the
instrument panel also will
be on.
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If You Can’t See the HUD Image When the Ignition
Is On
If the HUD Image Is Not Clear
Is the HUD image too bright?
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Is anything covering the HUD unit?
Is the HUD dimmer setting bright enough?
Is the HUD image adjusted to the proper height? have to have a new windshield, be sure to get one
0 Are the windshield and HUD lens clean?
Your windshield is
part of the HUD system. If you ever
Still no
HUD image? Check the fuse in the
I/P Electronics position in the instrument panel
fuse block. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in
the Index,. designed for
HUD. If you. don’t, the HUD image may
look blurred and out
of focus.
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Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your Pontiac, see “Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac”
in the Index.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the underhood electrical center. An electrical overload
will cause the lamps to go on and’off, or in some cases
to remain off.
If this happens, have your headlamp
system checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will
stop until the motor cools. If
the overload
is caused by some electrical problem, have
it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load
is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by
a combination of fuses, circuit breakers,
and fusible thermal links in
the wiring itself. This
greatly reduces the chance
of fires caused by
electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace abad fuse with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The fuses are in a
fuse block on the
passenger’s side of
the instrument panel.
Pull
off the cover
labeled
FUSES to
expose the fuses.
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Underhood Electrical Center -- Passenger’s Side
Fuse
Some fuses are in the underhood electrical center on the
passenger’s side
of the engine compatment-
Description
WCMPT REL Remote Trunk Release, Back-up
Lamps
ECM BAT, Powertrain Control Module
(PCM), Fuel Pump, Fuel Pump
Relay, Fan Cont
#1 Relay
A/C CONT
A/C CMPR Relay (VIN M only)
TCC Automatic Transaxle, Transaxle
Range Switch
(VIN M only)
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Fuse
F/INJN
ECM IGN
Description
Fuel Injectors Powertrain Control Module 15
(PCM), Mass Air Flow (MAF)
Sensor (VIN
X only), EGR, CCP, 16
Oxygen Sensor, VAC
CAN SW,
FAN #2 Relay 17
10
11
12
Relay
14
ELEK IGN Electronic Ignitioin (EI) Control
Module
13
I/P Fuse Block
FAN
CONT #1 Relay
Passenger's Side Underhood
Electrical Center and
I/P Fuse
Blocks: Fuses 5, 14,23 and 32
FAN CONT #2 Relay and I/P Fuse
Block:
Fuse 16, Power Seat
Circuit Breaker D
18
Description
FUEL PUMP
NC CMPR
FAN CONT #2
-- Secondary
Cooling Fan (Passenger's Side)
FAN CONT
#1-- Primary
Cooling Fan (Driver's Side)
Ignition Relay
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Jnderhood Electrical Center -- Driver’s Side
Some fuses are in the underhood electrical center on the
passenger’s
side of the engine compartment.
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FOG LPS PARKLPS HORN
ABS VAR PIS
Fuse
FOG LPS
PARK LPS
HORN
VAR
P/S
ABS
Description
Fog Lamps
Headlamp Switch
Horn Relay, Underhood Lamp
EVO
Anti-Lock Brake System
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