User manual PONTIAC TRANSSPORT 1995

[. . . ] 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comfort Controls and Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. 1-1 2-1 This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SRS" system. 3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Pontiac has an advanced electronic brakingsystem that will help prevent a braking shd. If your engine everstops while you're driving, brake normally but don't pump your brakes. Once the power assist 1s used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to gush. 4-6 This light on the instrument panel will come on briefly When you start your vehicle, or when you begin to drive away, you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise. And you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little while this is going on. (You may also hear a clicking noise if you leave the ignition in the RUN position for about four seconds before starting the vehicle. ) Tf there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake system warning light will stay on or flash. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. Here's how anti-lock works. Here's what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. 4-7 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is pg-ammedto make the most of available tire and road conditions. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won't have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. To Use Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. You may feel the system working, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. If your vehicle has the traction control system, the LOW TRACTION light will come on when your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid. See "Low Traction Light" in the Index. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. 4-8 Traction Control System (Option: 3800 V6 Engine) Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin. The system operates only if it senses that one orboth of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to losetraction. When this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limitwheel spin. The LOW TRACTION light will come on when your traction control system is limiting wheel spin. You may feel the system working, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limitwheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may re-engage the cruise control. (See "Cruise Control" in the Index. ) TCS The TCS warning light will come on to let you know if there's a problem with your traction control system. See "Traction Control System Warning Light" in the Index. Adjust your driving accordingly. 4-9 To turn the system off, press the button located on the cent'erinstrument panel console, next to the interior lights override switch. The light on the button will go off. If the traction control system is limiting wheel spin when you press thebutton, the system won't turn off right away. It will wait until there's no longer a current need to limit wheel spin. D I You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again. [. . . ] These are authentic GeneralMotors service manuals meant for professional, qualified technicians. In some cases they refer to specialized tools, equipment and safety procedures necessary to servicethe vehicle. Owner Publications Owner's manuals, warranty folders and various owner assistance booklets provide owners with general operation and maintenance information. NOTES NOTES NOTES 8-10 Section 9 Index Accessory Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 Third Gear 9-1 Automatic Transaxle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Center Passenger Position Blizzard Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]