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After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn’t being used at the time of the collision. If your seat adjuster won’t work after a crash, the special part of the safety belt that goes through the seat to the adjuster may need to be replaced. If an air bag inflates, you’ll need to replace air bag system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section.


Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) 1-44


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Section 2 Features and 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.


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Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Trunk Theft Universal Theft-Deterrent PASS-Key@ I1 New Vehicle “Break-In” Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Computer Command Ride Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Bum Engine Exhaust


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Running Your Engine While You’re Parked Windows Horn Tilt Wheel Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Sun Visors Air Inflator System Accessory Power Outlet Sunroof Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Head-Up Display Driver Information Center Electronic Compass


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Keys A CAI JTION:


Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even kille'd. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move, Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.


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The ignition keys are for the ignition only.


When a new Bonneville is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the keys, and gives them to the first owner. However, the ignition key may not have a plug. If the ignition key doesn’t have a plug, it will have a bar-coded key tag. Each plug or tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the plugs or the tags in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs or the tag. If you. need a new key, contact your Pontiac dealer who can obtain the correct key code. Remember to carry the pre-cut emergency key which Pontiac sends after delivery. In an emergency, call Pontiac Roadside Assistance at 1-800-ROADSIm or 1-800-762-3743.


NOTICE:


Your Pontiac has a number of features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have extra keys.


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Door Locks


Unlocked doors can be dangerous.


Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle.


There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.


From the outside, use your door key or Remote Keyless Entry transmitter, if your vehicle has this option. With your door key, turning the key toward the rear of the vehicle will lock the door and turning the key toward the front of the vehicle will unlock it. If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system and it is activated, unlock the doors only with the key or Remote Keyless Entry system. This will avoid setting off the alarm.


To lock the door from the inside, slide the locking lever rearward. To unlock the door, slide the locking lever forward.


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Power Door Locks


With power door locks, you can lock or unlock all the doors of your vehicle using the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock switch. 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.


Programmable Automatic Door Locks (0 p tion) Close your doors and turn on the ignition. Every time you move your shift lever out of PARK (P), all of the doors will lock. And, every time you stop and move your shift lever into PARK (P) and turn the ignition OFF, your doors will unlock. If someone needs to get out while you’re not in PARK (P), have that person use the manual or power lock. When the door is closed again, it will not lock automatically. Just use the manual or power lock to lock the door again. Overriding Lock Delay If you need to lock your doors before shifting out of PARK (P), just use the manual or power lock button to lock the doors.


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Customizing Your Automatic Door Locks Feature With Rem'ote Keyless Entry, you can program the automatic door locks feature to change to the following modes:


Mode


Operation No automatic door lock or unlock. All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). No automatic door unlock, All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). Only the driver's door automatically unlocks when shifted into PARK (P). All doors automatically lo'ck when shifted out of PARK (P). All doors automatically unlock when shifted into PARK (P).


Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 3.


If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry, use the following procedure to change modes: 1. Close all doors and turn the ignition on. Keep all


doors closed throughout this procedure.


2. Press and hold the driver's power door lock switch


through Step 4.


3. Press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. The automatilc door locks will remain in the current mode.


4. Press the LOCK button on the transmitter again.


Each time the transmitter's LUCK button is pressed, the mode will advance by one, going from 3 to 1 to 2, etc.


5. Release the power door lock switch. The automatic door


locks will remain in the most recent mode selected.


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If your vehicle is not equipped with Remote Keyless Entry, use the following procedure to change modes: 1. Close all doors and turn the ignition on. Keep all


doors closed throughout this procedure.


2. Press and hold the driver’s power door lock switch


though Step 3.


3. Cycle the PARK (P) shift lever, starting in


PARK (P), through the gear selections to advance by one mode for each cycle. After the first cycle, you will hear a door locking action, which identifies the current mode.


4. Release the power door lock switch.


Delayed Locking (Option) This feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of the vehicle. When the power door lock switch is pressed with the key removed from the ignition and the driver’s door open, a chime will sound three times to signal that the delayed locking system is active. When all doors have been closed, the doors will lock automatically after five seconds. If any door is opened before this, the five-second timer will reset itself once all the doors have been closed again.


Pressing the door lock switch twice within two seconds will override this feature. The delayed locking feature can be turned on or off for each remote transmitter. Vehicles are delivered with each remote transmitter defaulted with delayed locking off. To turn the feature on: 1. Press and hold the power door lock switch


throughout this procedure. All the doors will lock.


2. Press the UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter.


The lock delay is still off and all the doors will remain locked.


3. Press the UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter


again. Lock delay is now active and all the doors will unlock.


4. Release the power door lock switch. To turn this feature off, repeat the previous procedure.


Rear Door Security Lock i Your Bonneville is equipped


with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your car from the inside. To use one of these locks:


1. Move the lever all the way up to the


ENGAGED position.


2. Close the door. 3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock. The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from inside when this feature is in use, If you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on: 1. Unlock the door. 2. Then open the door from the outside.


If your vehicle is not equipped with Remote Keyless Entry, the delayed locking feature can be turned on or off by using the following procedure: 1. With the ignition on, press and hold the driver’s


power door lock switch. All doors will lock. 2. Cycle the headlamp switch four times. On the


third cycle, the doors will unlock to confirm that the feature has been turned on. Your doors will remain locked if delayed locking is now in the non-active mode.


3. To change modes, cycle the headlamp switch once more. A locking action will confirm the new mode.


4. Release the power door lock switch. This procedure must be completed within 10 seconds of pressing the power door lock switch. To turn the feature off, repeat the previous procedure.


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If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in the rear won’t be able to open the rear door from the inside. You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work, and how to cancel the locks. To cancel the rear door lock: 1. Unlock the door and open the door from the outside. 2. Move the lever all the way down. 3. D’o the same for the other rear door. The rear door locks will now work normally. Anti-Lockout Feature The power door locks will not work if the key is left in the ignition with the driver’s door open. You can override this feature by holding the power door lock switch for more than three seconds, unless the engine is running. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door and set the locks from the inside. Then get out and close the door. You may also use the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter after shutting the doors. If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system, see “Universal Theft-Deterrent” in the Index.


Remote Keyless Entry (Option) If your Pontiac has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle.


Your Remote Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry and Science Canada.


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.


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This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any intederence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. This system has a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remoste keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:


Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the instructions that follow.


0 Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. You may need to stand closer during r’ainy or snowy weather.


Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.


0 If you’re still having trouble, see your Pontiac dealer


or a qualified technician for service.


Operation The driver’s door will unlock when UNLOCK is pressed. The fuel door will also unlock when UNLOCK is pressed, if you have the optional fuel door lock. If UNLOCK is pressed again within five seconds, all doors will unlock. Pressing the UNLOCK button will also illuminate the interior lamps. See “Illuminated Entry” in the index. All doors will lock when LOCK is pressed.


Panic Mode When the button with the horn symbol on the key transmitter is pressed, the horn will sound and the headlamps and taillamps will flash for up to two minutes. This can be turned off by pressing the panic button or by turning the ignition to ON. If your vehicle is equipped with the Universal Theft Deterrent feature, you may also turn off the alarm by unlocking the vehicle with a key.


Resynchronization If only the panic button works, the transmitter needs to be resynchronized to the receiver. Do this by pressing and holding both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for about eight seconds; you must be within range of the vehicle. When the system has been resynchronized, the horn will chirp and the exterior lamps will flash once. The system should now operate properly.


Mode


Security Feedback This provides feedback to the driver when the vehicle receives a command from the key transmitter. The following modes may be selected: Security Feedback No feedback when locking or unlocking vehicle. No feedback when locking; exterior lamps flash when unlocking vehicle. Exterior lamps flash when locking; no feedback when unlocking vehicle. Exterior lamps flash when locking and when unlocking vehicle. Exterior lamps flash and horn chirps when locking; no feedback when unlocking vehicle. Exterior lamps flash and horn chirps when locking; exterior lamps flash when unlocking.


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Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 5. To change to another m'ode: 1.


Press and hold the driver's power door lock switch located on the door panel. Press the opened trunk button on the transmitter. The transmitter will remain in its current mode. Press the opened trunk button again. Each time the opened trunk button is pressed, the transmitter will advance to the next mode. Release the power door lock switch.


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Personalization Features The following list of features that are available on your Bonneville can be programmed to the driver's preference for each of the key transmitters.


Automatic Door Locks: This feature programs your door locks to automatically lock or unlock when shifting in and out of PARK (P). Security Feedback: This feature provides feedback to the driver when the vehicle receives a command from the key transmitter. Delayed Locking: This feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of the vehicle. When all doors have been closed, the doors will lock automatically after five seconds.


For more detailed information and programming instructions, refer to the Index for each individual feature listed above.


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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 any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it. Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your key chain transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery.


For battery replacement, use one Duracell@ battery, type DL-2032, or a similar type. To replace the battery: 1. Insert a coin into the notch near the keyring. Turn the


coin counterclockwise to separate the two halves of the transmitter.


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2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencil to remove the old b,attery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Remove and replace the battery. Replace it as the


instructions inside the cover indicate.


4. Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure


no moisture can enter.


5. Resynchronize the transmitter by pressing and holding the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for about eight seconds. You must be within range of the vehicle, When the transmitter has been resynchronized, the horn will churp and the exterior lamps will flash once.


NOTICE: h e n replacing the battery, use care notto touch I


any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter.


Trunk Trunk Lock Release To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door key and turn it. Remote Trunk Release (Option)


If you have this option, press the trunk release button located below the driver's door armrest to release the trunk lid. Note: This option will not work if the Remote Trunk Release Lockout is on.


The ignition may be on or off and the transaxle must be in PARK (P). The system also works with the Remote Keyl'ess Entry system.


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Remote Trunk Release Lockout (Option) The trunk release lockout valet switch in the trunk allows you to secure items in the trunk. By pressing the left side of the valet switch, the remote trunk release button below the driver’s door armrest will be disabled. Push the right side of the valet switch to enable the remote trunk release button to work again. Trunk Security Override (Option) Pressing the trunk symbol on the remote transmitter opens the trunk even if the remote trunk release lockout switch is activated.


Trunk Lid


It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid:


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Make sure all windows are shut. ”urn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on ECON or VENT. That will force outside air into your vehicle. See “Comfort Controls” in the Index. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way.


See “Engine Exhaust’’ in the Index.


Theft Vehicle theft is big b’usiness, especially in some cities. Although your Pontiac has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so don’t do it. With the ignition off and the driver’s door open, you’ll hear a tone reminding you to remove your key from the igniti’on and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors. 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.


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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, like your trunk or glove box.


0 Lock the glove box. 0 Turn the Valet Lockout switch on. 0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s. 0 Then take the door key and remote keyless entry


transmitter with you.


Universal Theft-Deterrent (Option) If your Pontiac has this option, it has a theft-deterrent alarm system. With this system, the SECURITY light will flash as you open the door (if your ignition is OFF). This light reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.


Activating the system: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch while


the door is open, or use the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. The SECURITY light should come on and stay on.


3. Close all doors. The SECURITY light should go off after about 30 seconds and the system will then be armed.


If the SECURITY light comes on for one minute and then shuts off while the ignition is on, the security system has detected a problem with itself. See your dealer for service. If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or Remote Keyless Entry transmitter, or if the door key cylinders are damaged, the alarm will go off. It will also go off if the trunk lock is damaged. Your vehicle’s lamps will flash and the horn will sound for three minutes, then will go off in order to save battery power. if you Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t activate lock the doors with a key or manual door lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock switch while the door is open, or the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. Avoid setting off the alarrn by accident.


Always unlock a door with a key, or use the Remote Keyless Entry system transmitter. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm. Stopping the alarm: If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door with your key. You can also turn off the alarm by pressing the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry system transmitter. The alarm won’t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way. Testing the alarm: Open the window, then follow the directions for activating the system described earlier. Once the alarm is set, reach through the window and manually unlock the door from the inside or turn on the ignition. The alarm should sound. If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index. To reduce the possibility of theft, always activate the theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.


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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. If the starter s’till 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 staster 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.


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Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key 11 (Person’alized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key 11 is a passive theft-deterrent system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition.


PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle. 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 thee 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.


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See your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made. If you’re ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and remains on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key I1 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 I1 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 Center at l-SOO-ROADSI~, or 1-800-762-3743.


New Vehicle CCBreak-In”


NOTICE:


Your modern Pontiac doesn’t need a n 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 (805 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. Don’t tow a trailer during break-in. See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index for more information.


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Ignition Positions


With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five positions. ACCESSORY (A): 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.


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LOCK (B): The only position in which you can remove the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. OFF (C): 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 (D): 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 (E): 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.


NOTICE:


If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or th’e ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.


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. Retained Accessory Power If you have this option, after you turn your ignition off and even remove the key, you will still have electrical power to such accessories as the radio and power windows for up to 10 minutes. But if you open a door, the power is turned off.


Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.


NOTICE:


Don’t try to shift to PARK is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.


(P) if your Pontiac


Starting Your 3800 Series I1 Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your


ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.


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NOTICE:


NOTICE:


Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.


Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor.


2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in


START for about three to five seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery.


3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then


stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the 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 Coolant Heater (Option)


In very cold weather, 0 OF (- 18 O C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.


To Use the Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 11 O-volt AC outlet.


A CAUTION:


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 AC outlet. If the cord won’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.


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4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and


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 coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your Pontiac dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever located on the console between the seats or on the steering column.


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There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.


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It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) 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 vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.


Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) 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 PARK (P) when the ignition key is in an on position. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) 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 PARK (P)” later in this section. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.


I NOTICE:


Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (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 “Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index.


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


your engine is “racing” (running at high speed) is I


Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while


dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don’t shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing.


NOTICE:


Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.


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AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a): 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.


0 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.


NOTICE:


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 vehi’cle serviced right away. Until then, you can use SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (56 kmh) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0) for higher speeds.


DRIVE (D): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@).


Here are some times you might choose DRIVE (D) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): 0 When driving on hilly, winding roads. 0 When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting


between gears. When going down a steep hill.


SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (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.


NOTICE:


Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for more than 5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your transaxle. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) or DRIVE (D) as much as possible. Don’t shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going s‘lower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine.


FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in FIRST (I ), the transaxle won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.


I NOTICE:


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 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 PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position on a hill.


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Computer Command Ride (Option) Vehicles equipped with computer command ride provide improved passenger ride comfort under a variety of road and driving conditions. For normal driving conditions, press the TOURING RIDE button to get a more refined comfortable ride. When driving conditions require improved handling, press the PERFORM RIDE button to get a firm ride. This mode minimizes how much the passenger compartment leans in turns, and decreases the up-and-down motion of the front and rear of the vehicle during acceleration or braking. Note that even in the TOURING RIDE mode, the system will adjust to rapid cornering, acceleration or braking. If the computer command ride detects a problem in the system, the lights on the TOURING RIDE and PERFORM RIDE buttons will both come on. If this happens, have your vehicle serviced.


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. 2-28


If you try to drive away with the parking brake on, the brake light stays on and a chime sounds until you release the parking brake.


NOTICE:


Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle.


If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.


Parking Brake


Your Pontiac has a PUSH TO RELEASE 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 and a single chime will be heard.


If you start to drive away with the parking brake set, a chime will sound after the vehicle has traveled approximately 40 feet (12 m). To release the parking brake, use the PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. This will unlock the pedal. When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the release position.


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Shifting Into PARK (P) I-


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


set the parking brake.


It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) 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, even when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Tomwing a Trailer” in the Index.


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2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this:


Pull the lever toward you.


Console Shift Lever


0 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 leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).


1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and


set the parking brake.


2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this:


0 Hold in the button on the lever.


Push the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle.


3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).


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Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, se’e “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the paking pawl in the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).


Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running


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


Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the RUN position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you want. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1.


Turn the ignition key to OFF. Open and close the driver’s door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.


2. 3. 4.


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Parking Over Things That Burn


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.


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Engine Exhaust - I A CAUTION: - - -


1 Running Your Engine While


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


Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unco~~sciousness and death. You might h’ave exhaust coming in if:


Your exhaust system sounds strange or dBerent. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. Repairs weren’t done correctly. Your vehicle or exhaust system had belen modified improperly,


If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle:


Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and Have your vehicle fixed immediately,


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1 A CAUTION:


3 control system


Idling the engine with the clirn off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under ((Engine Exhaust’)). Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if this can happen is a garage. Exhaust -- with the fan switch is at the highest setting, One place CO -- can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. (See CLBlizzardS’


in the Index.)


It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) 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 1 move the shift lever to PARK (P).


Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pulling a trailer, also see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.


Windows Power Windows


Switches on the driver’s door panel control each of the windows when the ignition is on or when Retained Accessory Power is active. In addition, each passenger door has a control switch far its own window.


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Tilt Wheel


Express-Down Window When the driver’s window switch is held rearward for more than a half a 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. Horn Nearly the entire surface of the center pad of the steering wheel is an active horn switch. Press anywhere on the pad to sound the horn.


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 into place,


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Turn SignallMultifunction Lever


Turn and Lane Change Signals 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.


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


Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals 0 Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer


Flash-to-Pass Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer


0 Cruise Control


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. The lever will return by itself when you release it.


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If the arrows just stay on as you signal a turn or a lane change, 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 “Driver Infomation Center” in the Index. 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 the fuse and for burned-out bulbs. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers’’ in the Index.


Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 4/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal. To turn off the chime, move the turn signal lever to the off position.


Weadlamp High/Low Beam Changer


To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam or high beam to low beam, pull the turn signal lever toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel will also be on.


Flash-To-Pass Feature This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are off. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you a little, but not so far that you hear a click. If your headlamps are off or on low beam, your high-beam headlamps will turn on. They’ll stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you and the high-beam indicator on the dash will come on. Release the lever to turn the high-beam headlamps off.


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Windshield Wipers


The windshield wipers are controlled 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. The wiper speed may be set 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 LO, the shorter the delay. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. Keep in mind that 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 your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.


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Windshield Washer At the top of the turn signal/multifunction 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 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 reservoir is low. See “Low Washer Fluid Warning Light” in the Index.


In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshi’eld is warmed, Otherwise the washer fluid cam €orm ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.


Cruise Control


With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips.


Cruise control do’es not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off.


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Cruise control can be 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 roads.


If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See “Traction Control System” in the Index.) When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on.


Setting Cruise Control


A CAUTION:


If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’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.


1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want.


3.


4.


Push in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.



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Resuming 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 km/y1) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (resume/accelerate) for about half a second.


You’ll go right back up to your choisen speed and stay there. Remember that if you hold the switch at WA longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at WA.


Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed.


Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Push in the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. Move the cruise switch from ON to WA. 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 R/A for less than half a second and then release it. Each time YOU do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 kmlh) faster.


The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET button. Reducing 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 bmutton for less than half a second. Each time you do this, you’ll go 1 rnph (1.6 km/h) slower.


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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.


Exterior Lamps Headlamps


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. Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: 0 Step lightly on the brake pedal; or 0 Move the cruise switch to OFF. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased.


Pull the switch to the first stop to turn on the: Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps


0 Taillamps


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


Parking Lamps


0 Sidemarker Lamps 0 Taillamps 0 Instrument Panel Lights Push the switch in all the way to turn all the lamps off.


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When the DRL are on, only your low-beam headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lighted either. When it’s dark enough outside, your low-beam headlamps will change to full brightness. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. When it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and your low-beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of DRL. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, shift the transaxle into PARK (P). The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK (P).


Lamps On Reminder If you open the driver’s door while leaving the headlamps or parking lamps switch! on and the key is removed from the ignition, you will hear a warning chime. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (Dm) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel monitors the exterior light level for the operation of DRL and twilight sentinel, so be sure it isn’t covered. The DlU system will make your low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when:


The ignition is on, The headlamp switch is OFF and 0 The transaxle is not in PARK (P).


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Fog Lamps


At night, you can turn off all exterior lamps when you are in PARK (P) by moving the twilight sentinel control all the way to MIN.


The switch for your fog lamps is in the front of the front reading lamps.


If it Was On M m , move the control to the right to tUlTl it on, then back to MIN. The lamps will come back on when you put the transaxle in gear. Twilight sentinel will keep your headlamps on for up to three minutes, to light your way when you leave your vehicle. See ‘‘Twilight Sentinel” later in this section to learn how to operate this feature. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it.


An indicator light in the switch will glow when the fog lamps are on. Your headlamps must be on low beams or your parking lamps must be on for your fog lamps to Work- If your fog lamps are on when you use your flash-to-pass feature, the fog lamps will be disabled while the flash-to-pass feature is being used.


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Twilight Sentinel


fish in the headlamp switch to turn your headlamps off. Turn the twilight sentinel knob located behind the headlamp switch toward MAX.


At night, you can turn off all exterior lamps when you are in PARK (P) by moving the twilight sentinel control all the way to MIN. If it was on MIN, move the control to the right to turn it on, then back to MIN. The lamps will come back on when you turn the knob toward MAX. Twilight sentinel will keep your headlamps on for up to three minutes, to light your way when you leave your vehicle. To operate twilight sentinel, turn the control to MAX for the three minute delay. T m it the other way to reduce the delay. Turn the control to MIN to turn twilight sentinel off. 2-46


Also, it's possible that your headlamps may go out if you drive from a dark area into a bright area like a lighted parking lot. If this happens, turn on your headlamps with the regular headlamp switch, Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity/Brightness Control You can brighten or dim your instrument cluster lights by turning the headlamp switch. Turn the switch clockwise to brighten the instrument cluster lights and displays. Turn the switch clockwise all the way to turn on the interior courtesy lamps. Turn the switch counterclockwise to dim the instrument cluster lights and displays and to turn off the courtesy lamps. Delayed Illumination When you open the door to enter your vehicle, the interior lamps will corne on. When you close the door with the ignition off, the interior lamps will stay on for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned to an on position. Pleas'e note that locking the doors will override the delayed illumination feature and the lamps will turn off right away.


Theater Dimming This feature allows for a three to five-second fade out of the courtesy lamps instead of immediate turn off. Exit Lighting With this feature, the interior lamps will come on for 25 seconds after you remove the key from the ignition. This will give you time to find the door pull handle or lock switches as you exit the vehicle. Illuminated Entry (Option) When you press the unlock button on the optional Remote Keyless Entry transmitter, the lamps inside your vehicle will go on. These lamps will go off after about 25 seconds, or when you start your engine. Pressing the lock button on your Remote Keyless Entry transmitter will turn the lights immediately off. If a door is left ajar, your interior lamps will turn off after 10 minutes to save your battery.


Front Reading Lamps


These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come on when you open the doors.


TO turn on a reading lamp when the doors are closed, press either switch. Press it again to turn the lamp off. To avoid draining your vehicle’s battery, be sure to turn off the reading lamps when leaving your vehicle.


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Rear Reading Lamps


Mirrors Inside Day/Night Manual Rearview Mirror


To turn on the reading lamp when the door is closed, slide the switch up. Slide it down to turn off the lamp. Inadvertent Load Protection This feature shuts off the courtesy, reading, trunk, glove box and visor vanity mirror lamps if any are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is OFF. This will keep your battery from running down.


When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your car. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The day-night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. Pull the tab forward for daytime use. Push it back for night use.


Electrochromic DaylNight Rearview Mirror (Option)


Your Pontiac may have an automatic electrochromic dayjnight rearview mirror. This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. A photocell on the back of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another photocell built into the mirror surface senses when headlamps are behind you. At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare (this change may take a few seconds). The mirror will return to its clear daytime state when the glare is reduced.


Press the button at the base of the mirror to turn on the automatic feature. The button has an indicator light to show it is on. Press the button again to turn the automatic feature off. Time Delay The automatic mirror has a time delay feature which prevents unnecessary switching from the night back to the day position. This delay prevents rapid changing of the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic.


Reverse Gear Day Mode The reverse day mode is another important feature of the electrochromic mirror. When you shift into REVERSE (R), the mirror changes to the day mode. This gives you a bright image in the mirror as you back up.


Cleaning the Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the photocells when necessary. 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.


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Adjust the driver’s side outside mirror with the control lever on the drives’s door. To adjust your passenger’s side mirror, sit in the driver’s seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you. Power Remote Control Mirrors (Option)


A control lever on the driver’s door controls both outside rearview mirrors.


Turn the lever to the left to select the driver’s side rearview mirror, or to the right to select the passenger’s side rearview mirror. Then push the lever in the direction of the desired movement to adjust each mirror so that you can see the side of the vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position.


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


A CAUTION:


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.


Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open, lift the latch release on the left side of the glove box door.


Card Holder (Option)


Center Console Cupholder (Option)


The front doors on some vehicles have a card holder for convenient storage of business cards or parking lot ticket stubs. The card holder has space for up to five regular business cards.


Press the button at the front edge to open the armrest storage area for cassette tapes, gloves, etc. A cupholder flips forward for use.


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Overhead Console Sunglasses Storage Compartment (Option)


Door Cupholder


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 press it into position.


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


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Rear Storage Compartment Your Pontiac has a rear storage armrest with cupholders and a pass-through feature.


Pull down the interior door to access the trunk.


Lift the rear of the armrest to reveal the storage space.


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. For 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.


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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter 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 it.


I NOTICE:


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.


Lift the cover to reveal the front ashtray. To clean the ashtray, lift it out by pulling on the snuffer. On models without a console, there’s an ashtray/cupholder under the instrument 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.


I NOTICE:


Visor Vanity Mirror


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


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.


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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Air Inflator System (Option)


k!, CAUTION:


Inflating something too much can make it explode, and you or others could be injured. Be sure to read the inflator instructions, and inflate any object only to its recommended pressure.


The air inflator comes with a kit that includes a 20-foot (6.1 m) hose and an air pressure gage, as well as instructions and special adapters for inflating things like an air mattress or a basketball. Accessory Power Outlet On models with the overhead console, there is a 12-volt ignition-fed outlet. Slide the cover aside to access the outlet.


Some vehicles have an air inflator for use in maintaining proper air pressure for the tires. The air inflator is located in the trunk. The ON switch will work only with the ignition on.


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NOTICE:


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 15 amps.


Sunroof (Option)


Your Bonneviile may be equipped with an express-open 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. To completely open the sunroof, press the switch rearward again. The sunshade can also be opened by hand. To close the sunroof, press and hold the control switch forward to close the glass panel. Then, close the sunshade by hand. When the sunroof is in the closed position, press the control switch forward to the vent position. Open the sunshade by hand. Press the switch rearward to close the rear vent. Your 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.


Instrument Panel


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1. Twilight Sentinel/Headlamp Switch 2. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever 3. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 4. Instrument Cluster/Gages 5. Audio System Steering Wheel Controls 6. Ignition Switch 7. Air Outlet


8. Climate Control System 9. Passenger’s Side Air Bag 10. Glove Box 11. Audio System 12. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 13. Driver’s Side SRS Air Bag 14. Hood Release


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Instrument Panel Clusters Your instrument panel clusters are designed to let you know at a glance how your vehide 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. 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.


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Cluster with Compass and Gages


Cluster with Compass and Boost Gage


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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). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). The odometer and trip Odometer are displayed in the Driver Information Center on vehicles so equipped. 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: 0 On vehicles with the Driver Information Center,


press the button labeled TRIP. On vehicles with the LAMP MONITOR, the button is next to the trip odometer. Push and release in a smooth, continuous motion until all zeros appear.


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Tachometer


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 part describes the warning lights and gages that may b’e 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.


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Warning lights come 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 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 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 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. Your vehicle may also have a driver information system that works along with the warning lights and gages. See “Driver Information Center” in the Index.


Safety Belt Reminder Light 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 70 seconds. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on.


FASTEN B E LTS


the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see “Air Bag” in the Index.


This light will come on when you start your engine, and it will flash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready.


Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. 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, the air bag modules,


If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the engine or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.


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Battery Light


Voltmeter


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.


VOLT


You may have a voltmeter unless you have the supercharged engine.


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. geadings 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.


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 generator problem or another electrical system 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 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 indi'cate a problem. Vehicles with th'e supercharged engine also have a simil'ar battery warning light.


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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 away.


(a) This light should come on


when you turn the key to START. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.


BRAKE


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.)


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


When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. 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.


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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will come on when you start your engine and may stay


If the light stays on, turn the ignition to 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 section. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.


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Traction Control System Warning Light (Option)


This warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine. 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.


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