Pages 12–20 (9 pages)
Instruments and controls
From the 1969 Pontiac Owner’s Manual
Instrument panel layouts for Pontiac, Grand Prix, Tempest and Firebird, with explanations of the fuel gauge, ammeter, water temperature and oil pressure lights and gauges, headlight switch, wipers and washers, turn signals, hazard flasher, brakes, hood latch, dimmer switch, fuse block and fuel filler.
Read this section free, starting at page 12What this section covers
- Fuel gauge and ammeter
- Oil pressure and water temperature warnings
- Headlight and dome light switch
- Windshield wipers and washers
- Turn signals and hazard flasher
- Brake system warning light
- Hood latch and fuse block
- Year
- 1969
- Make
- Pontiac
- Vehicle
- Firebird, Passenger Cars, Tempest
- Type
- Owner's Manual
- Models
- Catalina, Executive, Bonneville, Grand Prix, Tempest, Custom S, LeMans, GTO, Firebird
- Pages
- 74
What’s inside
Owner's manual
- Break-in and introductionThe General Motors mark of excellence statement, a note on Federal safety standards, and the first 600 miles break-in schedule limiting speed to 50, 60 and 70 mph.pp. 2–5
- Keys, starting and towingThe two keys (ignition and door, luggage and glove box), door locks, starting a cold and warm engine, push starting, and towing with and without the ignition key.pp. 6–8
- Manual and automatic transmissionsShift procedures for the three-speed and four-speed manual transmissions, the automatic shift quadrant positions (P, R, N, D, S, L) and operating cautions.pp. 9–11
- Instruments and controlspp. 12–20
- Seat belts and child restraintpp. 21–24
- Heater, convertible top, radio and optionspp. 25–35
- Air conditioningAir outlets and the air control lever positions (off, inside, A/C, bi-level, heat, de-ice) of the manual air conditioning system, with a control settings chart.pp. 36–37
- Emission control systemspp. 38–41
- Air conditioning controls and automatic temperature controlNormal-vent, blower and temperature levers of the manual system, and the Automatic Temperature Control system with its air control lever, blower range lever and settings chart.pp. 42–44
- Fuel, oil, cooling system and batterypp. 45–51
- Appearance careCare of the acrylic Fire-Leveled finish, washing advice, cleaning fabrics, leather, coated fabrics, convertible tops and headlining, and stain removal.pp. 52–54
- Wheels and tirespp. 55–60
- Service and maintenancepp. 61–64
- Identification and specificationspp. 65–69
- Dealer service and back pagesA note on Pontiac dealer service and finding a dealer while traveling, followed by blank and cover pages.pp. 70–74
