1998 Pontiac Firebird Owners Manual

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and device must accept any interference 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.

(2) this

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 remote 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. Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy 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 If you’re still having trouble, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.

try again.

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Operation The driver’s door will unlock automatically when UNLOCK is pressed. If UNLOCK is pressed again within five seconds, the passenger’s door will also unlock. All doors will lock when LOCK is pressed. The hatch will unlock when the button with REAR 2X is pressed twice within five seconds, as long as the ignition is turned to OFF. If the ignition is on, the REAR 2X button will only work if the transmission is in PARK (P) for an automatic transmission, or if the parking brake is set on a manual transmission. for about 40 The system will turn on the interior lamps seconds (or until the ignition is turned to RUN), when you unlock the doors or hatch. The interior lamps will go off when you lock the doors. Operating the remote keyless entry transmitter may interact with the Content Theft-Deterrent System (if you have this option). See “Content Theft-Deterrent System” in the Index.

AlarWanic Mode If you are involved in a panic situation, press the horn symbol button on your remote keyless entry transmitter and your vehicle’s horn will sound and the parking lamps will flash. This will draw needed attention to you and your vehicle. To turn this feature off, either push the horn symbol button again or turn the ignition to ON. Note: This feature will not work if your ignition is on or if the key fob is 30 feet (9 m) or more away from your vehicle.

Synchronization Synchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by the remote keyless entry system. The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver will not respond to a signal it has been sent previously. This prevents anyone from recording and playing back the signal h m the transmitter. To resynchronize the transmitter with the receiver, stand close to your vehicle, and at the same time press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter for about eight seconds. The door should cycle and the parking lamps should flash to confirm synchronization. If this does not happen, you may need to replace the battery in your transmitter or match the transmitter to your vehicle.

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Transmitter Verification (If Equipped) This feature provides feedback to the holder of the remote keyless entry transmitter that a command has been received by the Remote Lock Receiver. The parking lamps will flash on every lock and unlock command and the horn will sound only if the LOCK button is pressed twice within five seconds. This allows for silent operation of locking and unlocking unless a confirming horn chirp is desired. Other options may be selected for this feature (see “Feature Customization” in the Index). Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter 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 dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters the must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it.

is coded to

to your

Have each transmitter you intend to match ready next steps. To match transmitters to your vehicle: 1. Turn the ignition to RUN, then to OFF. This will

for the

disarm the Content Theft-Deterrent System (if your vehicle has this option).

2. Remove the RADIO fuse. This fuse is located in the

main fuse block, which is located on the left side of your instrument panel. The RADIO fuse is located on the lower right hand corner of the panel. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index.

3. Turn the ignition fi-om OFF to RUN three times quickly

(within five seconds). The vehicle will respond by locking the doors, unlocking the driver’s door and releasing the hatch. Your transmitter is now ready to match your vehicle. Leave the ignition in RUN.

4. Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the first transmitter for up to 15 seconds. The vehicle will respond as in Step 3.

5. Repeat Step 4 for the remaining transmitters. 6. When you have finished matching all of your

transmitters, replace the RADIO fuse.

7. Check that all transmitters work by pressing their buttons. If the transmitters don’t work, or if you’d rather not match the transmitters yourself, see your Pontiac dealer.

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry 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. Use one battery, type CR2032, or a similar type.

NOTICE:

When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter.

To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter: 1. Carefully pry off the cover by inserting a dime the covers

(or similar object) in the slot between and twist.

2. Lift off the back cover. 3. Remove and replace the battery. Use one battery,

type CR2032, or a similar type. Put the new battery in printed side down.

4. Replace the back cover. Make sure the cover is on

tightly so water won’t get in.

5. Check the transmitter operation. If the transmitter

does not work after battery replacement, it may need to be resynchronized or matched to your vehicle. See “Synchronization” in the Index.

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Hatch A CAUTION:

Hatch Release

It can be dangerous to drive with the hatch 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 hatch open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the hatch:

Make sure all windows are shut.

0 Turn the fan on your heating or cooling

system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT. That will force outside air into your vehicle. See “Comfort Controls” in the Index.

0 If you have air outlets on or under the

instrument panel, open them all the way.

See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.

Your door key opens the hatch from the outside. If your vehicle has the Content Theft-Deterrent System and the system is armed, opening the hatch this way will trigger the alarm. First disarm the system or use the remote keyless entry transmitter to open the hatch.

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Remote Hatch Release

Press the switch under the main lamp control below the instrument panel to unlock the hatch from inside your vehicle.

If you have an automatic transmission, your shift lever must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to use the switch. If you have a manual transmission and the ignition is in RUN, you must set the parking brake before you can use the switch.

is in The switch only works when the ignition switch RUN, ACC or when RAP is present. (See “Retained Accessory Power” in the Index.)

NOTICE:

If you put things in the hatchback area, be sure they won’t break the glass when you close it. Never slam the hatch down. You could break the glass or damage the defogger grid (if equipped).

On vehicles with the Content Theft-Deterrent System, the hatch switch will not work while the system is armed. See Tontent Theft-Deterrent System” in the Index.

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Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle 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. When you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition. If you have an automatic transmission, taking your key out also locks your transmission. 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. 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?

lit area.

If possible, park in a busy, well Put your valuables in a storage area, like your hatch or glove box. Be sure to close and lock the storage area. Close all windows. Lock the glove box. Lock all the doors except the driver’s. Then take the door key and remote keyless entry transmitter with you.

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Content Theft-Deterrent System (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this option, it has a theft-deterrent alarm system. Once armed, the system will sound the horn and flash the parking lamps if the vehicle is broken into. Shock Sensor

The shock sensor is what triggers the alarm when it detects a blow to your vehicle. It is located over the right rear wheelhouse near the spare tire in the hatch area. There are two levels of alarms via the shock sensor: Two horn blasts and parking lamp flashes for non-threatening blows to the vehicle and a full two-minute alarm for harder blows to the vehicle. Its sensitivity can be adjusted if more or less sensitivity is desired. (Note: If sensitivity is increased too much, it may give false alarms caused by gusts of wind or other natural events that may shake the vehicle.) To adjust, remove the label covering the adjustment knob and adjust as desired. Turn the knob clockwise to increase sensitivity and turn it counterclockwise to decrease sensitivity. The shock sensor is ignored by the alarm system when the ignition is on, when the hatch is open, when the alarm is disarmed, when it is customized to be ignored and for five seconds after the horn sounds an alarm or chirp. The shock sensor is ignored after triggering three full alarms until the system is rearmed.

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Convertible

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Arming the System

The alarm system can be armed to detect break-ins by locking your vehicle using the remote keyless entry transmitter or by locking the doors with the power door lock switch.

Passive arming is also available, if you would like the system to arm all by itself after the doors have been closed for a short time. When the system is armed, a red light will flash briefly once every two seconds. (Note: If you return to your vehicle and the red light is flashing two brief flashes every two seconds, the system is armed and the shock sensor had triggered a If the red light is flashing three times every two seconds, the system is armed and there was an intrusion that sounded the alarm.) Horn chirps and parking lamp flashes can be set to your choice.

two minute alarm.

Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Locking If all the doors are closed, locking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter will immediately arm the system. The horn will chirp twice and the parking lamps will flash, confirming that the system is armed. If any door is open when the transmitter LOCK button is pressed, the system goes into an armed wait mode, waiting for the doors to close. Once they are closed, the system will arm, the horn chirps twice and the parking lamps will flash. If the hatch is open or ajar at the time the system is arming, the horn will only chup once. Power Door Lock Switch Locking If any door is open when the power door lock switch is pressed, the system goes into an armed wait mode, waiting for the doors to close. Once they are closed, the system will arm and the parking lamps will flash. If both doors are closed when the lock switch is pressed, the system assumes you are inside the vehicle, so it will not arm. Note: Locking the doors by using the manual door locks will not arm the system.

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Passive Arming If the ignition was just turned off and a door was opened, the system will arm six seconds after both doors are closed, whether or not you lock them. In all other cases, the system will wait 30 seconds after both doors are closed before arming, allowing you time to get into the vehicle and put the key in the ignition. The parking lamps will flash when the system arms. Passive arming is not enabled from the factory. Disarming the System There are two ways to disarm the system:

Press the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. If the horn c h q s two or three times when you unlock the car, the alarm sounded in your absence. Two chirps means that the shock sensor was set off and three c h q s means that a door or hatch was opened.

0 Turn the ignition to RUN with the proper key. For more information on customizing the features mentioned here, see “Feature Customization” in the Index.

’hrning Off the Alarm If you started the alarm by pressing the panic button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, you must either push that button again or turn the ignition to RUN to stop the alarm. If the alarm is sounding due to the shock sensor or a door or hatch opening, it can be turned off by either turning the ignition with a proper key inserted or by pressing any button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. If you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to silence the alarm, additional things will happen depending upon which button you press.

Pressing the UNLOCK button will turn the alarm off, unlock the driver’s door and d i s m the system. Pressing the LOCK button will turn the alarm off, keep the doors locked and keep the system armed. Pressing the REAR 2X button twice will turn the alarm off. A second push of the button (within five seconds) will unlock and disarm the hatch only. 0 Pressing the panic button will turn the alarm off, keep the doors locked and keep the system armed. If the alarm is sounding because an incorrect ignition key was used, press any button on the remote keyless entry transmitter to turn the alarm off. The alarm will stop by itself after two minutes.

PASS-Key@ I1

Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key II (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key I1 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 three minutes, the starter won’t work and fuel won’t go to the engine. If someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match.

The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light stays on when you try to start the vehicle, 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 still won’t work, and the key appears to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuses (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers’’ in the Index). If the starter won’t work with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your 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. The SECURITY light will flash. But you don’t have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key. See your dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made.

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If you’re ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key II system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key II system. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key 11 ignition key, see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key II to have a new key made. In an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at 1-800-ROADSIE or 1-800-762-3743. (In Canada 1-800-268-6800.) Feature Customization (If Equipped) Your vehicle’s locks and lighting systems can be programmed with several different features. The features you can program depend upon the options that came with your vehicle. The following list tells you the features that can be programmed. Listed next to each feature is the option you need to have on your vehicle in order to be able to program that particular

feature.

Exit Lighting (available for all) Delayed Illumination (available for all) Last Door Closed Locking (if equipped with power door locks) Lockout Prevention (if equipped with power door locks) Remote Lock Control Verification (if equipped with Content Theft-Deterrent System) Theft-Deterrent Arming Method (if equipped with Content Theft-Deterrent System) Theft-Deterrent Arming Verification (if equipped with Content Theft-Deterrent System) Driver’s Door Alarm Delay (if equipped with Content Theft-Deterrent System) Shock Sensor Enable (if equipped with Content Theft-Deterrent System)

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To program features, your vehicle must be in the programming mode. Follow these steps: 1. Put your key in the ignition. 2. Turn the ignition to RUN to disarm the Content

Theft-Deterrent System. 3. Turn the ignition to OFF. 4. Remove the RADIO fuse. This fuse is in the main

fuse block, located on the left side of your instrument panel. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index.

5. Turn the ignition to ACC.

You should hear a chime to verify that the system is in the programming mode. If the chime sounds once, you will be able to program Exit Lighting, Delayed Illumination, Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention only. If the chime sounds twice and your vehicle is equipped with the Content Theft-Deterrent System, you will also be able to program Remote Keyless Entry Lock Control Verification, Arming Method, Arming Verification, Driver’s Door Delay and Shock Sensor Enable.

Exit Lighting and Delayed Illumination With Exit Lighting, your interior lamps will come on for up to 25 seconds when the key is removed from the ignition. With Delayed Illumination, your interior lamps will stay on for up to 25 seconds when entering your vehicle and up to five seconds when leaving your vehicle. Your vehicle comes with both features enabled (Mode 4). To change the factory setting, do the following: 1.

Turn the courtesy lamps on by turning the instrument panel brightness control knob all the way up. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for. Turn the courtesy lamp switch to off. Turn the courtesy lamp switch from on to off until you hear the number of chimes that correspond to the mode selection you want.

3. 4.

2.

Mode 1: Both Off Mode 2: Delayed Illumination Only Mode 3: Exit Lighting Only Mode 4: Both On

Remote Keyless Entry Lock Verification Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode 5. To change the factory setting, do the following: 1. Press the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless

entry transmitter.

2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number

of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for.

3. Press the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless

entry transmitter until you hear the number of chimes that corresponds to the mode selection you want.

This feature provides feedback when the vehicle receives a command from the remote keyless entry transmitter.

Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode 2. To change the factory setting, do the following: 1. Press the LOCK switch on the door. 2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for.

3. Press the LOCK switch on the door until you hear the number of chimes that correspond to the mode selection you want.

These features are designed to help prevent your keys from being locked in your vehicle. Mode 1: Both Off (Doors will lockhnlock when you press the power door lock switch.) Mode 2: Lockout Prevention Only (If you leave your keys in the ignition and get out the driver’s door, you won’t be able to lock the doors with the power door lock switch.) Mode 3: Last Door Closed Locking Only (If the power door lock switch is used to lock the vehicle while any door is open, you will hear three chimes. The doors will not lock until after all doors are closed.) Mode 4: Both On (This combines Mode 2 and 3.)

Mode 1: All Off (The headlamps will not flash and the horn will not sound to provide you feedback that a lockhnlock command has been received by the remote keyless entry transmitter.) Mode 2: Horn and Lamps/Lamps (Your horn will sound briefly and your parking lamps will flash when you press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Only your parking lamps will flash when you press UNLOCK.) Mode 3: Horn and Lamps (Your horn will sound briefly and your parking lamps will flash every time you press LOCK or UNLOCK.) Mode 4: Lamps (Your parking lamps will flash every time you press LOCK or UNLOCK.) Mode 5: LampdHorn and LampdLamps (Your lamps will flash upon the first press on LOCK, your lamps will flash and your horn will sound upon the second press on LOCK and your lamps will flash upon any press on UNLOCK.)

Theft-Deterrent Arming Method Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode 3. To change the factory setting, do the following: 1. Press the UNLOCK switch on the door. 2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for.

3. Press the UNLOCK switch on the door until you hear the number of chimes that correspond to the mode selection you want.

Mode 1: Alarm System Off (The system will not arm.) Mode 2: Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Lock (When you lock your doors using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the system will arm itself.) Mode 3: Remote Keyless Entry TransmitterPower Door Lock Switch (If you use either the remote keyless entry transmitter or the power door lock switch to lock the doors, the system will arm itself.) Mode 4: Passive Arming and Remote Keyless Entry TransmitterPower Door Lock Switch Arming (The system will arm itself after all doors are closed plus arming per Mode 3).

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Theft-Deterrent Arming Verification Your vehicle comes with this feature set change the factory setting, do the following: 1. Press the LOCK button on the remote keyless

in Mode 3. To

entry transmitter.

2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for. 3. Press the LOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter until you hear the number of chimes that corresponds to the mode selection you want.

Mode 1: All Off (No horn chrrps or parking lamp flash.) Mode 2: Horn and Lamps (Your parking lamps will flash and your horn will chirp twice to verify the system is armed using any arming method.) Mode 3: Horn and LampsLamps (If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to arm the system, your parking lamps will flash and your horn will chup twice to verify that the system is armed. If it only c h q s once, the hatch is open or unlatched. If you use either the power door lock switch or passive arming, only your lamps will flash for verification.) Mode 4: Lamps (When your vehicle arms, only your parking lamps will flash for verification.)

Driver’s Door Alarm Delay and Shock Sensor Enable Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode 4. To change the factory setting, do the following: 1. Turn the parking lamps on and off. 2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of

chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for.

3. Turn the parking lamps on and off until you hear the

number of chimes that corresponds to the mode selection you want.

the shock sensor will not be

Mode 1: Zero Delay and Shock Sensor Disabled (The alarm will sound immediately if the driver’s door is opened with your key and available to measure sharp blows to your vehicle.) Mode 2: Eight-Second Delay and Shock Sensor Disabled (The alarm will sound eight seconds after the driver’s door is opened with your key and the shock sensor will not be available to measure sharp blows your vehicle.)

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Mode 3: Zero Delay and Shock Sensor Enabled (The alarm will sound immediately after the driver’s door is opened with your key and the shock sensor will be available to measure sharp blows to your vehicle.) Mode 4: Eight-Second Delay and Shock Sensor Enabled (The alarm will sound eight seconds after the driver’s door is opened with your key and the shock sensor will be available to measure sharp blows to your vehicle.) Leaving Programming Mode When programming is done, turn the ignition to OFF and replace the RADIO fuse.

New Vehicle CCBreak-InS’

NOTICE:

Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: 0 Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or 0 Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (805 km).

less for the first 500 miles (805 km).

Don’t make full-throttle starts.

0 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.

0 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, you can turn the switch to five positions. ACC (A): Position in which you can operate your electrical power accessories. Push in the ignition switch as you turn it toward you.

LOCK (B): The only position from which you can remove the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission. If you have an automatic transmission, the ignition switch can’t be turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is in PARK (P). OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed. A warning tone will sound if you open the driver’s door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition. RUN (D): Position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch. The switch stays in RUN 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 and indicator lights. START (E): Starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition will return to RUN for normal driving.

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Note that even if the engine is not running, ACC and RUN allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio and ventilation fan.

A CAUTION:

On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could cause a collision. If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only to OFF. Don’t press the key release button while the vehicle is moving.

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 the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.

Key Release Button

If you have a manual transmission, your ignition lock has a key release button. You must press the key release button to put the ignition key in the LOCK position before you can take your key out.

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Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission 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 (P) if your Pontiac is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.

Manual Transmission The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down -- that’s a safety feature.

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.

I NOTICE:

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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 or damaging your starter.

3. If your e n p e 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.

Starting Your 5.7 Liter LS1 Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the

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

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 within 10 seconds, push the

accelerator pedal all the way to the floor, while you hold the ignition key in START. When the engine starts, let go of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter.

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When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or -18”C), do this: 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START and hold it there. When the engine starts, let go of the key. Use the accelerator pedal to maintain engine speed, if you have to, until your engine has run for a while.

2. 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.

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.

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Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only)

In very cold weather, 0 O F (- 1 8 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 Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.

The cord is attached to the outside of the underhood fuse box.

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-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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Automatic Transmission Operation

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 dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.

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

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A CAUTION:

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) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI). You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. 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. See “Shifting Out of PARK (P)” 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 transmission. 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 transmission, see “Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index.

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AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (03): 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. Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down.

You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a). Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a):

When driving on hilly, winding roads.

0 When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting

between gears. When going down a steep hill.

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.

Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is “racing” (running at high speed) is 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 transmission caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.

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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.

FIRST (1): This position (if equipped) 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 gear shift lever is put in first gear, the transmission won’t shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is going slowly enough.

NOTICE:

Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (40 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your transmission. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a) or THIRD (3) as much as possible. Don’t shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 kmh), or you can damage your engine.

NOTICE:

If your rear 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 transmission. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transmission. Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position on a hill.

Maximum engine speed is limited to protect driveline components from improper operation.

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Performance Mode Switch This switch lets you change from a normal driving mode to a performance mode. When you start the engine, the switch will be in normal mode. For general driving conditions, use the normal mode. It will remain in normal unless you select the PERFORM feature. For a firmer shift and increased performance, you may choose the PERFORM mode. The light in the center of the switch will light up when selected. The switch will then remain in performance mode until the engine is shut off, when it will go back to normal mode.

Second-Gear Start (V6 Auto: (If Equipped)

Your vehicle is equipped with a second-gear start feature. Press the 2ND gear start button on the console to provide more traction when you are starting on ice or other slippery surfaces.

The light on the button will turn on. The transmission will be in SECOND (2) gear when the vehicle begins to move. After starting in SECOND (2) gear, the vehicle will upshift normally. This feature is only for improved traction only when the road surface is slippery and is not intended for continuous use or when the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice, snow or gravel. Always use NORMAL for normal road conditions. You may press 2ND GEAR START again to turn off this feature. Whenever you start your vehicle, the transmission is in the NORMAL mode.

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Manual Transmission Operation 5-Speed

This is your shift pattern. Here’s how to operate your transmission:

FIRST (1): Press the clutch and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you’re going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you’ve come to a complete stop and it’s hard to shift into FIRST (l), put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal to the floor as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into

SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and brake pedal, and shift into NEUTRAL (N). NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you start or idle your engine. REVERSE (R): To back up, press the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal.

I NOTICE:

Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving could damage your transmission.

Also use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle.

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6-Speed

This is your shift pattern.

FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you’re going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you’ve come to a complete stop and it’s hard to shift into FIRST (l), put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal down. Then shift into FIRST (1). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.

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THIRD(3),FOURTH(4),FIFTH(5)and SIXTH (6): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6) gear the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and brake pedal, and shift to NEUTRAL (N). NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you start or idle your engine. REVERSE (R): To back up, press the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. If you shift from SIXTH (6), into REVERSE (R), the shift lever must be first placed in NEUTRAL (N) position centered between SECOND (2) and THIRD (3) prior to shifting into REVERSE (R). Your six-speed manual transmission has a feature that allows you to safely shift into REVERSE (R) while the vehicle is rolling (at less than 5 mph (8 km/h)). If you have turned your ignition off and want to park your vehicle in REVERSE (R), you will have to move the shift lever quickly to the right, then forward into gear.

If your speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for good perforrnance.

NOTICE:

If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you downshift, you can damage the clutch or transmission.

Shift Speeds

A CAUTION:

If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. And you could injure yourself or others. Don’t shift from SIXTH (6) to THIRD (3), or FIFTH (5) to SECOND (2) or FOURTH (4) to FIRST (1).

MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS, IN MPH (kmlh)

Engine

3800 L36 (Code K)

1 to2 13-16 (21-25)

Acceleration Shlft Speed

2 to 3 21 -28 (34-35)

3t04 32-37 (51-59)

4 to 5 45-47 (72-75)

5 to 6

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This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy.

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Follow the shift speeds listed below when the SKIP SHIFT light is on.

Computer Aided Manual 'Jkansmission Shift Speeds

1st to 4th @ 15 mph (24 km/h) 4th to 5th @ 25 mph (40 M)* 5th to 6th @ 49 mph (64 km/h)**

Each time you come to a stop, the engine's Powertrain to activate the Control Module (PCM) determines when SKIP SHIFT upshift system. Use SECOND (2) gear only when you accelerate very quickly from a stop. You can follow the full gear shift pattern. *30 mph (48 km/h) when accelerating to highway speeds. **45 mph (72 km/h) when accelerating to highway speeds.

Skip Shift Light (5.7L Engine)

I SKIP SHIFT 1 FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4)

instead of F'IRST (1) to

When this light comes on, you can only shift from

This helps you get the best possible fuel economy. The light will come on under these conditions:

The engine coolant temperature is greater than 170°F (77"C), you are going 15 to 20 mph (24 to 32 km/h) and you are at 35 throttle or less.

When the skip shift light is on, the gearshift lever will let you shift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) only. Once you are in FOURTH (4), you can press the clutch again and shift into another gear.

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Shifting Into PARK (P) :Automatic Transmission Only) A CAUTION:

It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if PARK (P) with the the shift lever is not fully in 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 “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

0 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and

set the parking brake.

0 Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by holding in the button on the lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle. 0 Move the ignition key to LOCK. 0 Remove the key and take it with you. If you can

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

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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only)

It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly 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.

Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. 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, see “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 parking pawl in the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).

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get out of your vehicle, put your manual

parking brake. If your vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

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Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)

Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your vehicle has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Before you (BTSI). You have to fully apply your regular brake transmission in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition in RUN. See “Automatic Transmission” 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) and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish. 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. 2. Apply and hold the brake. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 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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Parking Over Things That Burn

Engine Exhaust /d CAUTION:

Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.

0 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. 0 Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. 0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving over

high points on the road or over road debris.

0 Repairs weren’t done correctly. 0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had 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 Have your vehicle fixed immediately.

’ 1 CAUTION:

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. 2-42

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

A CAUTION:

Idling the engine with the climate control system 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 the fan switch is at the highest setting. One place

this can happen is a garage. Exhaust -- with CO -- can come in easily. NEVER park in a

garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. (See “Blizzard” in the Index.)

A CAUTION:

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 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.

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Limited-Slip Rear Axle If you have this feature, your limited-slip rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle. Parking Brake

To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can push in the release button. Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down.

NOTICE:

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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.

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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. Windows Manual Windows Turn the window crank handle to open and close each door window. Power Windows (If Equipped)

Switches on the driver’s door control each window when the ignition is on or when RAP is present. (See “Retained Accessory Power” in the Index.) You can open the passenger’s window any amount by pressing the switch and releasing it when the window has lowered to the position you want. The driver’s window has an auto-down feature. This switch is labeled AUTO. Tap the bottom of the switch and the driver’s window will open a small amount. rear of the switch is pressed all the way down and released, the window will go all the way down. To stop the window while it is lowering, press the top of the switch. To raise the window, press and hold the top of the switch. Horn To sound the horn, press either horn symbol on your steering wheel. If your horn sounds two or three chirps when unlocking your vehicle with the optional remote keyless entry transmitter, the alarm was triggered while you were away. Check the vehicle before entering.

If the

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Tilt Steering Wheel

Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever

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.

The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer and

Passing Signal

0 Windshield Wipers 0 Windshield Washer

Cruise Control (Option)

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lhrn 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 retum automatically.

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 (see “Fuses and Circuit B&kers” in the Index). Headlamp High/Low Beam

When the high-beams are on, this light on the instrument panel also will be on.

An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.

To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal.

lane change, if the arrows don’t

To change the headlamps from low beam to high or from high beam to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you. Then release it.

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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 LO, the shorter the delay. 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. 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.

Windshield Wipers

You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. 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.

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Windshield Washer There is a paddle with the word PUSH on it at the top of the turn signal lever. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, just push the paddle for less than a second. The washer will continue to spray until you release the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and wipe a few more times before stopping or returning to the previous setting. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in

the Index. A CAUTION:

In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form 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 does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).

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Setting Cruise Control

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. Push in the SET button at the end of the lever and

release it.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

When you apply your brakes or push the clutch pedal (manual transmission), the cruise control shuts off.

A CAUTION:

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.

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Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then apply the brake or clutch pedal. 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/h) 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 chosen speed and stay there.

Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are three ways to go to a higher speed:

Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. 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. 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 km/h) faster. 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.

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. 0 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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The main lamp control is a knob that works these lamps:

Ending Out of Cruise Control There are several ways to turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, if you have a manual transmission; or Move the cruise switch to OFF.

Exterior Lamps -.

Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased.

Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps License Lamps

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0 Sidemarker Lamps 0 Instrument Panel Lights # , This setting turns on your headlamps and other operating lamps. pg This setting turns on your parking lamps and other operating lamps without your headlamps. Turn the knob to OFF to turn off the lamps. Headlamps On Reminder If you turn the ignition off and leave the lamps on, you will hear a chime lasting up to five seconds. If the lamps are still on when you open the driver’s door, the chime will sound again.

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Headlamp Doors The headlamp doors are designed to open when you turn the headlamps on and close when you turn the headlamps off. The headlamp doors can be opened without turning on the headlamps by turning the headlamps on, then turning the switch back to the parking lamps position. The headlamp doors should be open when driving in icy or snowy conditions to prevent the doors from freezing closed, and when washing the vehicle to help clean the headlamps. You can open the headlamp doors manually: 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the plastic cover from the retractor

motor knob.

3. Turn the retractor motor knob counterclockwise until

the headlamp door is fully open. The knob will get harder to turn when the headlamp door is all the way up.

Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 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. For Canadian vehicles, a light sensor on top of the instrument panel automatically turns the headlamps on, so be sure it isn’t covered. The DRL system will make your front turn signal lamps come on when: 0 The ignition is on,

the headlamp switch is OFF,

0 the parking brake is released and

it is bright enough outside (on Canadian vehicles).

4. Replace the plastic cover on the retractor motor knob. To manually close the headlamp doors, turn the lamps off and turn the retractor motor knob clockwise. If the headlamp doors aren’t working properly, see your dealer for help.

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When the DlU are on, only your front turn signal lamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up either. For Canadian vehicles, when it’s dark enough outside, your front turn signal lamps will go out and your headlamps will come on. 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 front turn signal lamps will come on. On a non-Canadian vehicle, the DRL have to be turned on manually when you need them. On Canadian and domestic vehicles, when the headlamps are turned on, the front turn signal lamps will go out. When you use your turn signals, the front turn signal lamp and the taillamp on the desired side will flash. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it.

Fog Lamps Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your parking lamps must be on or your fog lamps won’t work.

To turn the fog lamps on, push the right side of the fog lamp switch. Push the left side of the switch to turn the fog lamps off. A light on the switch will come on when the fog lamps are on.

Fog lamps will go off whenever your high-beam headlamps come on. When the high beams go off, the fog lamps will come on again. If your vehicle is equipped with the Content Theft-Deterrent System and your fog lamp switch is on, the fog lamps may flash to indicate operation of the Content Theft-Deterrent System. See “Content Theft-Deterrent System” in the Index.

Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control This switch controls the brightness of your

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instrument panel lights. Turn the switch to brighten or dim the lights. If you turn the switch all the way up, your courtesy lamps will come on. Courtesy Lamps When either door is opened, several interior lamps on. These lamps are courtesy lamps. They make it easier for you to enter and leave your vehicle. Courtesy lamps include the dome lamp and other lamps throughout the interior of your vehicle. To prevent battery rundown, your interior lamps will be disabled about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF. The 10-minute timer will be restarted any of the following: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Open either door.

if you do

3. Press any button on your remote keyless entry

transmitter.

4. Turn the interior lamp switch from off to on. 5. Open the hatch. Delayed Illumination With delayed illumination, the courtesy lamps will stay on for 25 seconds after you close the doors when entering the vehicle. They will stay on for five seconds after you close the doors when exiting the vehicle. The times will be shortened if the ignition is turned to RUN or if the power locks are activated. To turn this feature on or off, see “Feature Customization” in the Index. Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when you remove the key from the ignition to help you see while exiting the vehicle. To turn this feature on or off, see “Feature Customization” in the Index.

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Front Map Lamps

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Your inside rearview mirror includes two map lamps. Each lamp has its own switch. Use the switch closest to the lamp to turn it on. The lamps will also go on when a door is opened.

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will allow certain features of your vehicle to continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF. Your convertible top, power windows and audio system will work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACC. Once the key is turned from RUN to OFF, these features will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until either door is opened. Your power door unlock and remote hatch release is in RUN or features will work when the ignition key ACC or if either door is open. Once the key is turned to OFF, these features will continue to work for up to 10 minutes. If either door is open and the ignition key is off, these features will continue to work until both doors have been closed for about 30 seconds or until the theft-deterrent system arms. At that time, both the power door unlock and remote hatch release features will be disabled to enhance the security of the vehicle. The power door lock function will work at all times except when Lockout Prevention is enabled. See “Lockout Prevention” in the Index.

Mirrors Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror

Manual Remote Control Mirror lever on Adjust the driver’s side outside mirror with the the door. Adjust the mirror so that you just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. Power Remote Control Mirror (If Equipped)

An inside rearview mirror is attached to your windshield. The mirror has pivots so that you can adjust it. You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Pull the tab for night driving to reduce glare. Push the tab for daytime driving. Outside Manual Adjustable Mirror Adjust the passenger’s side outside mirror by hand so that you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position.

The power mirror control is on the driver’s door. To adjust either mirror, move the center switch to the left (L) or to the right (R). The center position is OFF. Then use the touchpad to adjust the mirror.

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

I /1\ CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. . I f 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 To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Use your door key to lock and unlock it. The glove box has a lamp inside.

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Front Console

To use the storage area, push on the tab and pull up on the console cover. It will open to the right. The console will have a storage area for cassette tapes or compact discs if equipped. Map Pocket Each door has a map pocket. There may also be a map pocket on the back of the seats.

Close-Out Panel

Removing the Close-Out Panel 1. Close the panel. If the close-out panel is not closed and resting on the trim panel, it cannot be removed.

2. Pull the panel toward you to unsnap it. Then slide the

close-out panel along the groove in the trim panel.

Reverse the steps to install the panel.

The close-out panel can be closed for hidden storage in the rear area of your vehicle. It can also help reduce noise in the vehicle when placed in the upright position, closing out the rear end area.

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When carrying large or heavy items, it is a good idea to open the panel and place the items in the rear area.

I A CAUTION:

An improperly stored close-out panel could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. You or others could be injured. If you remove the cover, always store it outside your vehicle. When you put it back, always be sure that it is securely reattached.

Ashtray and Lighter Lift up the cover to open the ashtray. To remove it, lift up on either side of the ashtray. If you have an automatic transmission, the ashtray is near the front of your console. If you have a manual transmission, the ashtray is near your cupholder.

NOTICE:

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

To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.

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NOTICE:

Sun Visors

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.

If you plug accessories into your cigarette lighter, such as heating devices or air compressors, these accessories should have a rated current of less than 15 amps. Exceeding this limit will result in a blown fuse.

To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them to the side. Visor Vanity Mirror Pull down the sun visor and lift the cover to expose the vanity mirror.

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Accessory Plug This plug is located inside the front section ahead of the shift lever in the console. The plug can be used to connect electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB radio. Be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment.

I NOTICE:

Floor Mats Your vehicle’s floor mats are custom-fitted to the floor wells. Be sure the driver’s floor mat is in place. If it isn’t, it could interfere with the accelerator, clutch or brake pedal. Twin Lift-off Roof Panels (If Equipped)

When using the accessory plug: 0 The maximum load of any electrical equipment should not exceed 3 amps. Be sure to turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods can drain your battery.

We recommend that you see a qualified technician or your dealer for the proper installation of your equipment.

Don’t try try to remove the T-top panels while the vehicle is moving. Trying to remove the T-top panel while the vehicle is moving could cause an accident. The panel could fall into the vehicle and cause you to lose control, or it could fly off and strike another vehicle. You or others could be iqjured. Remove T-top panels only when the vehicle is parked.

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The door key unlocks the panels. The lock is over the front door window. Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the panel.

Then push on the release handle to unlatch the panel. Lift the outer edge of the panel and pull it toward you. Then carry the panel to the rear of the vehicle for storage.

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If the T-top panel is not stored properly, it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured. Whenever you store a T-top panel in the vehicle, always be sure that it is stored securely in the correct storage slot with the T-top handle closed.

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Open the close-out panel completely. Place the panel in the correct slot (DRIVER or PASSENGER) in the rear area of your vehicle. Make sure the handle is open and facing you when you put it in the storage slot.

Reverse the steps to install the T-top panels.

Push the handle closed to secure the panel in the slot. To lock each panel in the storage area, use your door key.

' /5\ CAUTION:

An improperly installed panel may fall into or fly off the vehicle. You or others could be injured. After installing a T-top panel, always check that it is firmly attached by pushing up on the underside of the panel.

When installing the panels to the roof, keep the outboard edge of the panel raised about three inches (8 cm) above the roof while placing the inboard edge of the panel under the center roof.

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NOTICE:

Do not attempt to install the panels by sliding them horizontally toward the center roof rail. Doing so may cause the weatherstrips to be aligned improperly, which may result in leaks and possible damage to the weatherstrips.

NOTICE:

After the inboard edge of the panel is in position under the center roof rail, lower the outboard edge of the panel into position, close the latch and lock the T-top.

High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. Never spray water directly at the roof panel joints. This will cause leaks.

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T-Top Sunshades

1. Start with the panel marked DRIVER FRONT.

Unlatch the driver’s side T-top, raise it halfway and close the latch handle.

2. With the top raised and resting on the center roof

rail, slide the flat edge of the sunshade panel (with the vinyl side to the glass) between the glass and plastic trim, making sure the edge marked DRIVER FRONT is pointing to the front of the vehicle.

3. Open the latch and close the T-top. Check to see if

there are any gaps showing. Unlatch the T-top and adjust the sunshade as required.

4. Once the sunshade is installed properly, you can

stick the VelcroB buttons on the glass for a proper fit every time you install the sunshades. To do this, first remove the T-top with the sunshade installed and place it upside down on a table or bench. Take care not to scratch the glass.

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5. Pull the sunshade back a little and remove the

backing paper from the Velcro buttons. Push the sunshade back into place, sticking the Velcro to the glass.

6. Install the T-top, close the latch and lock the T-top.

Repeat the above steps for the passenger-side sunshade.

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You can store the sunshades two different ways: 0 When the T-tops are in use, store the sunshades in

their storage area in the rear of the vehicle, and make sure the close-out panel is in its closed, upright position. When you have the T-tops off and in their storage slots, store the sunshades on the T-tops, installed position.

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Convertible Top The following procedures explain the proper operation of your convertible top. Lowering Your Convertible Top

NOTICE:

Don’t leave your convertible out with the top down for any long periods of time. The sun and the rain can damage your seat material and other things inside your vehicle.

I NOTICE: I It is not recommended that you raise or lower the top while the vehicle is moving.

NOTICE:

Don’t lower the top if it is damp or wet. When the top is down, trapped water can cause stains, mildew and damage to the inside of your vehicle. Be sure to dry off the top before you lower it.

1. It is recommended that you park on a level surface.

Set the parking brake firmly and shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P) or a manual transmission into REVERSE (R). The ignition must be in ACC or RUN. Lower both sun visors.

I NOTICE:

It is not recommended to lower the top if your