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same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure.

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Engine Block Heater (opTIoN) In very cold weather, 0°F (-18” C) or colder, the engine block heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. To Use the Block Heater: 1 . Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the

electrical cord.

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded

110-volt outlet.

b ! ! A Plugging the cord into an

ungrounded outlet could cause

an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt outlet. If the cord won’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.

Driving Through Deep Standing Water

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If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine. If you can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly.

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I After you’ve used the block heater, be sure to store the cord as it was before, to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged.

How long should you keep the block Ieater plugged in? The answer depends In the weather, the kind of oil you have, md some other things. Instead of trying :o list everything here, we ask that you :ontact a Pontiac dealer in the area ahere you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice For that particular area.

Shiftins the Automatic Transaxle

_ _ Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever located on the console between the seats or on the steering column. Both are shown.

There are several shift positions. In this manual, these are referred to by the commonly used symbols in the right column below:

Park Reverse Neutral Overdrive Drive Second First

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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 m y in

- P (park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. 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.

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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Severse R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up.

Shifting to R (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to R only after your vehicle is stopped.

To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging your transaxle, see the Index under If You ’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice, or Sy10w.

Neutral N (Neutral): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Also, use N when your vehicle is being towed.

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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- - - ~ u r engine is racin-

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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:

km/h),

Going less than about 35 mph (56 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) a n z a (0 higher speeds.

D (Third Gear): This is like , but you never go into Overdrive. Here are some times you might choose D instead o f m :

When driving on hilly, winding roads. When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears. 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.

Don't drive in 2 (Second Gear) for 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.

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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Steering Column Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake.

2. Move the shift lever into the P (Park)

position as follows: Pull the lever toward you.

1 Shifting Znto P (Park)

It can be dangerous to get out b of your vehicle if the shift

lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are parking on a hill, or if you’re pulling a trailer, also see the Index under

rking on Hills or Towing a

rrailer.

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Move the lever up as far as it will go.

3. Move the ignition key to Lock. 4. Remove the key and take it with you.

If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in P (Park).

Console ShiR Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your

right foot and set the parking brake.

2. Move the shift lever into P (Park)

position like this:

Hold in the button on the lever. Push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle.

3. Move the ignition key to Lock. 4. Remove the key and take it with you.

If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in P (Park).

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Features & Controls Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running

It is dangerous to leave your

\ vehicle with the engine

nning. Your vehicle could move ddenly if the shift lever is not

in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to.

If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in P (Park) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into the P (Park) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from P (Park) without first pulling it toward you (or, if you have the console shift lever, without first pushing the button). If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into P (Park).

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Shifting Out of P (Park) 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 is in the On position. See the Index under Shifting the Automatic Transaxle. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever-push 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.) If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of P (Park), try this:

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1. Turn the key to Off. Open and close

the driver’s door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the

end of Step 4.

3. Shift to N (Neutral). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the

drive gear you want.

5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you

can.

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A Things that can burn could

touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn.

A Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (eo),

which you can't see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death.

You might have exhaust coming in if: 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.

Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.

0 Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. 0 Repairs weren't done correctly. * Your vehicle or exhaust system has been modified improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: 0 Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and 0 Have it fixed immediately.

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Running Your Engine While You’re Parked I some things to know. It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are

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Idling the engine with the air system control OFF could allow dangerous xhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier CAUTION under Engine Exhaust).

so, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into

your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting. One place this can in easily. Never park in a happen is a garage. Exhaust-with CO-can come garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. (See the Index under Bliaard.) It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). If you are parking on a hill, or if you’re pulling a trailer, also see the Zndex under Parking on Hills or Towing a Truik

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Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbols on your steering wheel,

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Tilt Steering Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

Power Windows Switches on the driver’s armrest control each of the windows when the ignition is on. In addition, each passenger door has a control switch for its own window. When the driver’s window switch is held rearward for more than a half second, the window will lower completely. The window can be opened in smaller amounts by pressing the switch rearward and releasing it immediately. To stop the window while it is lowering, press the switch again, then release. To raise the window, hold the switch forward.

Turn SignallHeadlight Beam Lever

The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your:

Headlight High-Low Beam Headlight Washers (SSE and SSEi only) Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer

0 Cruise Control (Option)

Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator

The High-Low Beam feature is discussed under Headlights. See the Index under Headlights.

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Turn 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.

A green 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 green arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever 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 you have the Driver Information Center, it will tell you if you have a burned out bulb. See the Index under Driver Information Center.

If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the green arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see the Index under Fuses & Circuit Breakers) and for burned-out bulbs. If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lights, a different turn signal flasher is used. With this flasher installed, the signal indicator will flash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front and rear turn signal lights regularly to make sure they are working.

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Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band marked WIPER. For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the band on MIST longer.

For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to the LO position. For high speed wiping, turn the band further, to HI. To stop the wipers, move the band to OFF. You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to L O , the shorter the delay.

A Damaged wiper blades may

prevent you from seeing well

enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.

Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.

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Windshield Washer At the top of the turn signal/high beam lever there’s a paddle with the word PUSH on it. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle for less than a second. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed. For more washer cycles, push and hold the paddle. Some models have a WASHER FLUID warning, that indicates if the fluid level in the windshield washer is low. See the Index under Low Washer Fluid Warning Light.

When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to- use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze an ’ damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. Fill your washer fluid tank only % full when it’s very cold. This allows for expansion, which could damage the tank if it is completely full. Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer. It can damage your washer system and paint.

Headlight Washers (opT1oN) If you have this option, you can wash your headlights in bad weather or whenever desired. Here’s how: To operate the headlight washers, the ignition must be on. Pull the paddle on the turn signal/headlight beam lever labeled PULL. Each headlight will get a spray of washer fluid.

H Cruise Control (OPTION) With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 h / h ) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off.

Cruise control can be

- b dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. ,Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use cruise control on slippery mads.

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3. Push in the SET button at the end of

the lever and release it.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal.

To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 b / h ) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (which stands for Resume/ Accelerate) for about half a second. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there.

To Set Cruise Control 1. Move the cruise control switch to

ON.

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A If you leave your cruise control switch ON when u’re not using cruise, you might

hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch OFF until you want to use it.

2. Get up to the speed you want.

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If you hold the switch at R/A A longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. You could be startled and even lose control. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at R/A.

To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the first: 1 . Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.

2. Push the button at the end of the

lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.

Here’s the second way to go to a higher speed:

Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to RIA for less than half a second and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.

The accelerate feature will only work after you turn on the cruise control by pushing the SET button.

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To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control:

Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the button for less than half a second. Each time you do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.

Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.

Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills.

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control: the ignition,

To Erase Cruise Speed Memory

or shift

into cruise control set speed erased.

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Step lightly on the brake pedal; Move the cruise switch to OFF. When the Traction Control System is turned on, it will turn off the cruise control. See the Index under Tractiorz Control.

Light Controls Parking Lights: Pull the switch to the first stop

to turn on:

Parking Lights Side Marker Lights Taillights Instrument Panel Lights

Headlights: Pull the switch out all the way to turn on the headlights, together with:

Parking Lights Side Marker Lights Taillights Instrument Panel Lights

Push the switch in all the way to turn all the lights off.

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Operation of lights ' Although your vehicle's lighting system (headlamps, parking lamps, fog lamps, side marker lamps and tail lamps) meets all applicable federal lighting requirements, certain states and provinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lamps. For example, some jurisdictions may require that you operate your lower beam lamps with fog lamps at all times,

or that headlamps be turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lamps, especially at dawn or dusk. It is recommended that you check with your own state or provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations.

lights On Reminder If you open the door while leaving the lights on, you will hear a warning tone.

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Daytime Running Lights (CANADA ONLY) The Canadian federal government has decided that Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are a useful feature, in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. DRL are required on new vehicles sold in Canada. Your DRL work with a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Don't cover it up. The low beam headlights will come on at reduced brightness in daylight when:

The ignition is on The headlight switch is off, and The transaxle is not in P (Park).

At dusk, the exterior lights will come on automatically and the low beams will change to full brightness. At dawn, the exterior lights will go out and the low beams will change to the reduced brightness of DRL (if the headlight switch is off).. Of course, you may still turn on the headlights any time you need to. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, shift the transaxle into P (Park). The DRL will stay off until you shift out of P (Park). At night, you can turn off all exterior lights when you are in P (Park) by moving the Twilight Sentinel control all the way past MIN to turn it off, if it was on. If it was off, move the control to the right to turn it on, then back off. The lights will come back on when you put the transaxle in gear.

Headlight High-Low Beam Changer To change the headlights from low beam to high, or high to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, a blue light on the instrument panel also will be on.

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Instrument Panel Intensity Control You can brighten or dim your instrument cluster lights by rotating the headlight switch. Rotate the switch all the way counterclockwise to turn on the interior courtesy lights. Rotate the switch clockwise to turn off the instrument cluster lights and displays.

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Twilight Sentinel (opTIoN) If You Have this Option, Here’s How l it Works: 1. Push in the headlight switch to turn

your headlights off.

2. Rotate the Twilight Sentinel switch

counterclockwise from OFF.

The Twilight Sentinel Does Two Things: First, depending on how dark it becomes outside, the Twilight Sentinel turns your headlights on automatically, when they’re needed. Avoid covering the sensor located near the windshield, by the defroster outlet-otherwise your headlights will stay on. Also, it’s possible that your headlights might go out if you drove from a dark area into a bright area, such as a lighted parking lot. If this happens, turn on your headlights with the regular headlight switch.

Second, to light your way when you leave your vehicle, the Twilight Sentinel will keep your headlights on for as long as three minutes. Rotate the Twilight Sentinel switch to MAX for a three- minute delay, Rotate it the other way to reduce the delay.

Fog Lights The switch for your fog lights is in the overhead console. An indicator light in the switch will glow when the fog lights are switched on. Your headlights must be on low beams, or your parking lights must be on, for your fog lights to work.

Front Reading Ljghts These lights and the interior courtesy lights will come on when you open the doors. To turn on a reading light when the doors are closed, press either switch. Press it again to turn the light off. To avoid draining your vehicle's battery, be sure to turn off the reading lights when leaving your vehicle.

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Rear Reading Lights These overhead lights and the interior courtesy lights will come on when you open the doors. To turn on the reading light when the door is closed, slide the switch up. Slide it down to turn off the light.

Inside Manual Day/Night Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you, pull the lever toward you to the night position.

Electrochromic DayINight Rearview Mirror This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare when set in the MIN or MAX positions. One photocell on the back of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another photocell is built into the mirror surface to sense headlights behind you. The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare. This change may take a few moments.

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Convex Outside Mirror Your right side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat.

- If you aren’t used to a convex mirror, you can hit another vehicle. A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

Manual Remote Control Mirror The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. Adjust the driver side outside mirror with the control lever on the driver’s door. To adjust your passenger side mirror, sit in the driver’s seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you.

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Setting the Sensitivity: MIN: The mirror will gradually reduce glare when headlights behind you are very close. This is a good position for city driving, where there may be light from many sources. MAX: The mirror will begin to gradually reduce glare when headlights are far behind you. This is a good setting for rural driving. The mirror goes to a clear position whenever you shift to R (Reverse). OFF: Shuts off the Day/Night function. The mirror will stay in the Day setting. To keep the photocells operating well, occasionally clean them with a cotton swab and glass cleaner.

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Power Remote Control Mirrors (OPTION) A control lever on the driver's door controls both outside rearview mirrors. Select the mirror you want to adjust by rotating the lever to the left or right. Adjust each mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. When you operate the optional rear window defogger, the outside rearview mirrors are also heated to help clear them of ice and snow.

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Sun Visors 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 remains to block glare from the front.

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Visor Vanity Mirrors Standard Mirror: Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror. Lighted Mirrors: If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors, the lights come on when you open the cover. These can even be used for reading. You can adjust the brightness of the lights with 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 the Index under Retained Accessory Power.

To Open the Sunroof: 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. To Close the Sunroof: Press and hold the control switch forward to close the glass panel. The sunshade can only be closed by hand. The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if your vehicle has an electrical failure.

To Open the Sunroof Rear Vent: Press the control switch forward when the sunroof is closed. Open the sunshade by hand. To Close the Sunroof Rear Vent: Press the switch rearward.

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Storage Armrest (OPTION) Console Shift Models: 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. There’s also a bin for storage underneath the armrest storage area.

Column Shift Models: The front armrest opens into a storage area for cassette tapes, gloves, etc. To open it, hold down the base and lift the lid. A cup holder flips forward and unfolds to hold two cups.

Door Cup Holder The front doors provide space for holding a cup or soft drink.

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Rear Storage Compartment Lift the rear of the armrest to reveal the storage space.

Pull down the interior door to access the Lift the cover to reveal the front ashtray. trunk for storing long objects. To clean the ashtray, lift it out by pulling on the snuffer.

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Ashtrays (CONT.:) On models without a console, there’s an ashtraykup holder under the instruml ent panel. To clean the ashtray, lift it out bY pulling up on the tabs on either side. It snaps back into place.

To open the rear ashtrays, lift the cover.

.ighters Yo use a lighter, just push it in all the NOTICE 1 vay and let go. When it’s ready, it will bop back by itself.

Don’t put papers and other things that bum into your ashtrays. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing damage.

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.

Sung/asses Storage With the overhead console, you have a storage door for sunglasses. Press the rear edge of the storage door to release it. Place your sunglasses inside the door. To close the door, raise it and press it into position.

Accessory Outlet On models with the overhead console, there is a 12-volt outlet. Slide the cover aside to access the outlet.

Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they should. This wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment, and never use anything requiring more than 20 amps.

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The Instrument &ne/- bur 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. The main components of your instrument panel are: 1. Light Controls/Twilight Sentinel

(Option) 2. Side Vent 3. Turn SignaUHeadlight Beam Lever 4. Electronic Compass (Option)

5. Instrument Cluster 6. Ignition Switch 7. Driver Information Center (Option) 8. Trip Odometer Reset 9. Gage Cluster 1 0. Climate Controls/Rear Window Defogger 1 1 . Lighter i 2. Temperature Sensor 1 3. Glove Box 14. Side Vents 1 5. Center Vent 1 6. Audio System

17. Gear Shift Lever 1 8. Ashtray 19. Console Switch Bank (Option) 20. Gain Control (Option) 21. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 22. Horn 23. Steering Wheel Audio Controls

(Option)

24. Head-Up Display Control (Option) 25. Parking Brake Release 26. Hood Release 27. Tilt Wheel Lever

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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.

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Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the U.S.) or kilometers (used in Canada). The odometer and trip odometer are displayed in the Driver Information Center on vehicles so equipped.

Tamper Resistant Odometer Your Pontiac has a tamper resistant odometer. If you see silver lines between the numbers, you’ll know that someone has probably tried to turn it back, so the numbers may not be true. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, then it must be. But if it can’t, then it’s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed.

Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far you have driven since you last reset it. To set it to zero:

On vehicles with the Driver Information Center, press the button labeled TRIP. On vehicles with the Systems Monitor, the button is next to the trip odometer. Push and release in a smooth, continuous motion until all zeroes appear.

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Tachometer (OFTION) The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not run your engine at speeds in the red area.

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This section describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. 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 go on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition key 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 warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays an when you are driving, or whtm one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the seetion that tells you what to do about it. Please follow the 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. Your vehicle may also have a Driver Information Center that works along with the warning lights and gages. See the Index under Driver Information Center.

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Warning Lights

Your Pontiac has some of the warning light systems shown here. The symbols are explained on the following pages.

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Low Coolant Warning light (OPT/ON) If this light comes on, your system may be low on coolant and the engine may overheat. Check to see if the level is low, and add coolant if necessary. See the Index under Engine Coolant. The LOW COOLANT warning light will also come on when you turn on the ignition, but your engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed right away.

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tells you that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fans are not working. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn the engine off as soon as possible. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! In Problems on the Road, this manual shows what to do. See the Index under Engine Overheating. Some clusters with gages do not have a coolant temperature warning light. In those clusters a CHECK GAGES warning light will alert you of a potential coolant heating problem.

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Oil Warning Light If you have a problem with your oil, this light may stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. This indicates that oil is not going through your engine quickly enough to keep it cool. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it fixed right away.

The oil light could also come on in two other situations:

When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show you it is working, but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to Start. If it doesn't come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it fixed right away. If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal.

Clusters with gages use the CHECK GAGES warning light to alert you of a potential oil pressure problem.

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Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do,

your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.

[ Damage to your engine from,: . .. ',

neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your .,

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Check Oii Levei Warning Light fO#-rn#) This light indicates when the engine oil level is 1 to 1% quarts (0.95 L to 1.4 L) low. It will go on for one to three seconds when the ignition is turned to the Run position, as a bulb check. It will then go off. Even if you have a law oil level, it will go off for 15 to 20 seconds. Then, if the oil level is low, and it has been at least eight minutes since your engine was last running, the CHECK OIL LEVEL light will come on for 20 to 40 seconds. The eight- minute delay allows the majority of the oil to drain back into the oil pan and prevent a false low condition.

If the CHECK OIL LEVEL warning comes on, the oil level should be checked at the oil dipstick. If the level is low, the engine oil should be brought up to the proper level (see the Index under Engine Oil). After restoring the proper level and waiting for the eight-minute drainback, the key can be turned to the Run position and the CHECK OIL LEVEL warning light should only come on as a bulb check.

Battery Warning,Lighf This light will come on briefly when you start the vehicle, as a check to show you it is working, then it should go out. If it stays on, OF comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all

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Battery Warning Light (CONI:) your accessories, such as. the radio and climate control system. Some clusters with gages do not have a battery warning light. They have a CHECK GAGES warning to indicate a problem. Vehicles with the supercharged engine also have a similar battery warning light.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission controls systems. This light should come on when the ignition is on but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. If it does not come on at all, have it fixed right away. If it stays on, or it comes on while you are driving, the computer is indicating that you have a problem. You should take your vehicle in for service soon.

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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 goes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. This light should come on 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.

Low Washer Fluid Warning Light (OPTION) This light will come on when your windshield washers are working and the fluid container is less than one-third full.

Driving without washer fluid - :an be dangerous. A bad mud splash can block your vision. You could collide with another vehicle. Check your washer fluid often, and add only the proper fluid. See the I d e x under Windshiel$ Washer Fluid.

This light will also come on when you set your parking brake, and the light 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. If the light and chime come on while 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 the Index under Towing Your Pontiac.)

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Brake System Warning Light (CONT.)

Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake warning light is on. Driving with the brake warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.

Anti-lock Brake System Warning light With anti-lock, this light will go on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds or so. 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. If the light stays on or comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the key off. Then start the engine to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or if it comes on again while you’re driving, your Pontiac needs service. Unless the regular brake system warning light is also on, you will still have brakes, but not anti-lock brakes. If the regular

brake system warning light is also on, see the Index under Brake System Warning Light. The anti-lock brake system warning light may also come on when you are driving with a compact spare tire. If this happens, the light means you won’t have anti-lock until you replace the compact spare with a full-size tire. If the warning light stays on after you replace the compact spare with a full-size tire, or comes on again while you are driving, your Pontiac needs service.

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Traction Control System Warning Light (OPTION) The TRACTION OFF warning light means that the system is not working. This warning light may come on for the following reasons:

If your transaxle overheats, the traction control system automatically shuts off until the transaxle cools. The warning light will come on and stay on during that time. If your brakes overheat, the traction control system will go off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down. The warning light will come on for varying periods of time.

If you turn the system off by pressing the switch on the center console while the vehicle is stopped, the warning light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, bring the vehicle to a stop and press the switch again. The warning light should go off. The system will also turn itself on if you turn your ignition off and back on again. If the TRACTION OFF warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time, even when you've switched the system on, your vehicle needs service.

If you let your tires spin at high sped when the

TRACTION OFF warning light is on, they can explode and you or othm could be injured. And, spinning your tires with the TRACTION OFF' warning light on can cause the transaxle to overheat or can cause other problems. That could cause an engine fire or other damage. When you're stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don't spin the wheels above 35 mph (56 h / h ) as shown on the speedometer.

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Traction Control System Warning Light (CONT.)

rn Gages Your Pontiac may have many of the following gages. Be sure to read about the ones that came with your vehicle.

Check Gage5 Warning Light (OPTION) This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your gages for fuel, coolant temperature, oil pressure or voltage. This light will stay on if your engine is not running.

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Fuel Gage You will either have this fuel gage or one very similar. Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left, when the ignition is on. When the gage reads in the yellow band, a warning chime will sound and the CHECK GAGES warning light will go on, if you have it. Here are five things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage:

At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F (Full).

It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. The gage doesn't go back to E (Empty) when you turn off the ignition. If you have the large span (220") gage, the needle moves more for a given amount of fuel. This does not indicate excessive fuel consumption, and is normal.

For your fuel tank capacity, see Sewice Station Informution on the last page of this manual.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage (OPTION) A coolant temperature gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red warning area, your engine is too hot! The CHECK GAGES light will go on and a warning chime will sound, if you have this option. It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! In Problems on the Road, this manual shows what to do. See the Index under Engine Overheating.

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Oil Pressure Gage (OPTION) The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa. Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the red warning zone indicate the normal operating range. A reading in the red zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure. The CHECK GAGES light will go on and a warning chime will sound, if you have this option. Driving your vehicle with low oil pressure can cause extensive engine damage.

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Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do,

your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle

rviced.

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neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty.

Voltmeter (OPTION) Unless you have the supercharged engine, you may have a voltmeter. When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings outside the red warning zone indicate the normal operating range. Readings in the red warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. The CHECK GAGES light will also come on, and a warning chime will sound. Have your vehicle serviced immediately. When your engine is not running, but the ignition is on (in the Run position), the gage shows your battery’s state of charge in DC volts.

Boost Gage (OPTION) Vehicles equipped with the supercharged engine have this boost gage that indicates vacuum during light to moderate throttle and boost under heavier throttle. The gage displays the air pressure level in psi going into the engine’s combustion chamber. The gage is automatically centered at zero psi every time the engine is started. Actual vacuum or boost is displayed from this zero point. Changes in ambient pressure, such as driving in mountains and changing weather, will slightly change the zero reading.

rn Driver Znformation Center If you have the Driver Information Center, it gives you important safety and maintenance facts. When you turn the ignition on, the entire Center lights up for a few seconds. Then it goes to work. FUNCTION MONITOR: This lets you know if you are low on fluids or have a problem with a vehicle function:

CHECK OIL LEVEL: This message could mean your oil level is low. If it comes on for more than three seconds, see the Index under Check Oil Level Warning Light.

WASHER FLUID: This message means your washer fluid tank is less than 30% full. The windshield portion of the vehicle outline will also glow. If these come on, see the Index under Windshield Washer Fluid. LOW COOLANT This message means your coolant level has fallen to about half full. If it comes on, see the Index under Engine Coolant. CHECK GAGES: If this light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your gages for fuel, coolant temperature, oil pressure or battery voltage.

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If a burned-out bulb is replaced, the warning light will stay on until the bulb is used (for example, by turning on your lights). If you pull a trailer, the extra trailer lamp bulbs will not allow the lamp monitor to properly detect a burned-out bulb. When the trailer lights are disconnected, the lamp monitor will again monitor the bulbs.

SECURITY You’ll get a DOOR AJAR message if a door is not fully closed. The vehicle outline will show you which door it is. You will also get a HOOD AJAR or TRUNK AJAR message if the hood or the trunk isn’t fully closed. The vehicle outline will also show you these are ajar.

Diver Information Center (Cont.)

LAMP MONITOR: Whenever you try to use one of the following lights, LAMP MONITOR will tell you if a bulb is out.

Head Lamp (Low and High beam) Turn Signal Park Lamp Brake Lamp Back-up Lamp Tail Lamp

If a bulb is out, you will see a message, such as PARK LAMP, and you will also see where the problem is on the vehicle outline. The message stays on until the problem is fixed. See the Index under Replacement Bulbs for bulb details.

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Calibrating the Compass The compass should be calibrated according to the proper Zone Setting:

At least once a year. Any time it displays the word CALIBRATE. Any time it seems to show incorrect directions.

I Electronic Compass (OPTION) On some vehicles, an electronic compass comes on when you start the engine. As with all compasses, it senses magnetic north to determine direction. But magnetic north is not located at the same place as true north, so a zone value is used to improve accuracy. Setting Up Your Compass Consists of Two Steps: 1. Calibrating the compass to magnetic

north.

2. Setting the zone so the compass

points to true north.

Calibrating to Magnetic North: 1. Drive to an open area such as a large, empty parking lot. Be sure the area is not only free of other vehicles but also away from power lines or large metal objects.

2. Push and hold MODE for more than

six seconds. After three seconds, CALIBRATE and the heading display will go off. ZONE and the zone number will be displayed. After six seconds, CALIBRATE will flash and the heading display will rotate. ZONE and the zone number will go blank. Release the MODE button.

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Calibrating the Compass (CONT.) 3. Drive slowly in a circle at about 5 mph (8 km/h). Try to keep your vehicle level.

4. When CALIBRATE stops flashing,

your compass is calibrated to magnetic north.

If CALIBRATE stops flashing before 1% circles, the calibration may not be accurate. However, if you are certain the calibration is accurate after the zone is set, then recalibration is not needed. Otherwise, repeat the calibration. If this condition continues, move the vehicle to a new area and recalibrate.

If CALIBRATE continues to flash after about seven circles, your compass is not calibrated. You could be too close to a power line or large metal object, or something magnetic in your vehicle (like a CB antenna) could keep the compass from calibrating. If you are uncertain about where you are in the calibration sequence, or want to start over, simply push and release the MODE or SET button, or turn the ignition off and restart the engine.

Setting the Zone Setting the zone corrects for differences between magnetic and true north. You can set the zone in two ways: By selecting the zone you are located in or by pointing your vehicle north and telling the compass the direction of north. Perform only one of the two methods (A or B) each time you change zones. The last zone selection is remembered.

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A. By Geographic Location: 1. With the engine running, press and hold MODE for more than three seconds. After three seconds, CALIBRATE and the heading display will go blank. ZONE and the zone number will be displayed. Release the MODE button.

2. Check,the chart to see which zone

you are in.

3. Press or hold SET until the display

shows the number of your zone. 4. Press MODE again to enter your

zone in the compass.

B. By Pointing Vehicle North: 1 . Point your vehicle to true north. 2. Press and hold MODE until ZONE appears on the display.

3. Press or hold SET until ZONE 00 is

displayed.

4. Press MODE. The display will show a northern heading and the direction bars will flash.

5. Press MODE again. The display will show the current zone setting for two seconds, then keep that setting unless you change it.

6. When your engine is running, your comoass should display true north.

You can change your zone any time you move to another zone without calibrating to magnetic north. However, if you are uncertain of accuracy, repeat the entire sequence by starting with step 1. Temporary Disturbances: Your compass may sometimes display a different heading for a moment as you pass under bridges, power lines or large metal objects, or when you are driving on steep hills. This is normal.

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Head-Up Display (omorq If you have the optional Head-Up Display (HUD), you can see the speedometer reading in English or metric units displayed “through” the windshield. The HUD also shows:

Turn signal indicator lights. A high beam indicator symbol. A CHECK GAGES message. (For low oil pressure, high coolant temperature, low oil level and low fuel .) A low fuel warning symbol.

The HUD shows these lights when they are lit on the instrument panel.

When you sit straight in your seat, the HUD image will appear slightly to the right in front of the driver. When the ignition is turned to Run, all possible HUD images will come on as shown above. Then the Head-Up Display will operate normally.

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If you never look at your b instrument panel, you may not see something important, such as a warning light. So be sure to scan your displays and controls and the driving environment just as you would in a vehicle without HUD.

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NOTEE Although the HUD image appears to be near the front of the vehicle, do not use it as a parking aid. The HUD was not designed for that purpose. If you try to use it that way, such as in a parking lot, you may misjudge distance and run into something.

To Adjust the HUD so You Can See it Properly: The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering column. 1, Start your engine and slide the DIM

(dimmer) control all the way up. The brightness of the HUD image is determined by whether the headlight switch is on or off, and where you have set the HUD dimmer control. 2. Adjust the seat, if necessary, before

setting the height control.

control all the way up, raising the image as far as possible. Then slide the HUD image height control downward so the image is as low as possible but in full view.

3. Slide the dimmer control down until the HUD image is no brighter than necessary. To turn the HUD off, slide the dimmer control all the way down.

If the sun comes out, or it becomes cloudy, or if you turn on your headlights, you may need to adjust the HUD’s brightness using the HUD dimmer control. Polarizing sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see.

I\ bright, or too high in your field of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it’s dark outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your field of view.

Pushing the ENGIMET (English/Metric) button will switch the HUD speedometer indicator from English (conventional) to metric units, or back again.

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Care of the Head-Up Display Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove any dirt or film that reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image. To Clean the HUD: Spray household glass cleaner on a soft, clean cloth. Wipe the HUD lens gently, then dry it. Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens, because the cleaner fluid could leak inside the unit if you do.

If You Can’t See the HUD Image When the Ignition is On:

Is anything covering the HUD unit? Is the HUD dimmer control far enough up? Is the HUD image adjusted to the proper height? Still no HUD image? Check the fuse in the fuse panel. See the Index under Fuses & Circuit Breakers.

Ifthe HUD Image is Not Clear:

It could be too bright. Slide the HUD dimmer control further downward. You may need to clean the windshield and HUD lens.

Your windshield is part of the HUD system. If you ever have to have a new windshield, be sure to get one designed for HUD. If you don’t, the HUD image may look blurred and out of focus.

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Comfort Controls &

Audio Systems n

Clock

Climate Climate

I n this part you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems

and audio systems offered with your Pontiac. Be sure to read about the