‘97 Pontiac Trans Sport 1997 Owners Manual

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How to Use this Manual
Many people read their owner's manual from beginning If to end when they first receive their new vehicle. you do this,it will help you learn about the features and In find controls for your vehicle. this manual, you'll that pictures and words work together explain to things quickly.

I a CAUTION:
These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to to help avoid or reduce the do If hazard. Please read these cautions. you don't, you or others couldbe hurt. You will also find a circle it with a slash through in this book. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this,'' or "Don't let this happen.''

Index
A good placeto look for what you needis the Index in the back of the manual. It's alphabetical listof all an that's in the manual, and page number where you'll the find it.

Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will find a number safety cautions in this book. of We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about thingsthat could hurt you you were to ignore if the warning.

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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this book you will these notices: find

NOTICE:
These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.

In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. to But the notice will tell you whatdo tohelp avoid the damage. see When you read other manuals, you might CAUTION and NOTICE warningsin different colorsor in different words. You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION NOTICE. or

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Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example, these symbols are used on an original battery:
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These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven:

These symbols have to do with your lamps:

These symbols are on some of your controls:
WINDSHIELD WIPER

These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:

Here are some other symbols you may see:

DOOR LOCK UNLOCK

TURN SIGNALS

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