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Features and Controls
If your key seems stuck in "Lock"
and you can't turn it, be sure it is all
the way in. If it is, then turn the steer-
ing 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.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
[f you have power door locks, your
vehicle has a feature called Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP your
power door locks, electric mirrors, power
windows, audio system and remote hatch
release will continue to work up to 10
minutes after the ignition key is turned to
"OW' and neither door is opened.
[f a door is opened, the audio system and
power windows will shut
off.
The power
door locks, electric mirrors and remote
hatch release will work until you shut the
door. Once you have shut the door, these
accessories will continue to work for
approximately 35 seconds. After this
time you will not be able to use these
accessories until the next time you open
a
door or turn on the ignition.
Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transmission: Move your
shift lever to
"P"
(Park) or
" N '
(Neutral).
Your engine won't start in any other
position
-
that's a safety feature. To
restart when you're already moving,
use
" N '
(Neutral) only.
NOTICE:
Don't try to shift to
"P"
(Park) if
your Pontiac is moving. If you do,
you could damage the transmission.
Shift to
"P"
(Park) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
Manual Transmission: The gear select01
should be in neutral. Hold the clutch
pede1 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.
To start your V6 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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