Owner's Manual
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... vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants you how to adjust the ventilation comfort conkols and how to read. can use . The 1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explainshow to start and operate your audio system. It 1-1 2-1 3-1 and This section tells... Driving and the Road ProblemsontheRoad ' ... 4-1 5-1 Here you'll find something you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use ...
... vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants you how to adjust the ventilation comfort conkols and how to read. can use . The 1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explainshow to start and operate your audio system. It 1-1 2-1 3-1 and This section tells... Driving and the Road ProblemsontheRoad ' ... 4-1 5-1 Here you'll find something you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use ...
Owner's Manual
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... on some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e pf WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER ENGINE COOLANT TEMP k -rd - FUSE LIGHTER m PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN )tr SPEAKER DAYTIME * RUNNING ' ' LAMPS * 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL b i' l V FLAME EXPLODE BAllERY Op AIR BAG p \ FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK...
... on some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e pf WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER ENGINE COOLANT TEMP k -rd - FUSE LIGHTER m PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN )tr SPEAKER DAYTIME * RUNNING ' ' LAMPS * 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL b i' l V FLAME EXPLODE BAllERY Op AIR BAG p \ FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK...
Owner's Manual
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...section tells you about the seats in your Pontiac and how use your to body, to adjust -them -- Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle isnot moving . Then release the lever and try to where you should do with your safety belts properly. You can also learn about reclining ...moving . 1-1 Section 1 Seats andRestraint Systems Here you don't wantto. to of the vehicle if you try move theseat with not air bags and safety belts. and also about some things you want it . The sudden movement could startle and confuLseyou, or make you push a pedal when you 'll find ...
...section tells you about the seats in your Pontiac and how use your to body, to adjust -them -- Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle isnot moving . Then release the lever and try to where you should do with your safety belts properly. You can also learn about reclining ...moving . 1-1 Section 1 Seats andRestraint Systems Here you don't wantto. to of the vehicle if you try move theseat with not air bags and safety belts. and also about some things you want it . The sudden movement could startle and confuLseyou, or make you push a pedal when you 'll find ...
Owner's Manual
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... wear your vehicle is in motion can 't their job when do you're reclined like this. For proper protectionwhen the vehicle is moving. The lap belt can 't do its job because it will be there, notat your abdomen. Sitting ina reclined position when your safety... belt properly. ~. . 1-4 This could go up , your body. The belt forces wouldl be in front of you buckle if up over your .pelvicbones. In a crash the belt c&ld go into it, receiving neck OF other injuries. Even you . In a '...
... wear your vehicle is in motion can 't their job when do you're reclined like this. For proper protectionwhen the vehicle is moving. The lap belt can 't do its job because it will be there, notat your abdomen. Sitting ina reclined position when your safety... belt properly. ~. . 1-4 This could go up , your body. The belt forces wouldl be in front of you buckle if up over your .pelvicbones. In a crash the belt c&ld go into it, receiving neck OF other injuries. Even you . In a '...
Owner's Manual
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... the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. If you dohave a crash, you don't know if it will be in between. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. If you are fastened properly too. A few crashes aremild, and some things you should do not with...you are clear. After more than years of safety beltsin vehicles, 25 the facts are buckled up matter ...a lot! 1-7 You can 'twear or a safety belt properly. In most crashes bucklingdoes up . Your vehicle has a light that your injuries a can be much worse. In many of them, people who buckle ...
... the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. If you dohave a crash, you don't know if it will be in between. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. If you are fastened properly too. A few crashes aremild, and some things you should do not with...you are clear. After more than years of safety beltsin vehicles, 25 the facts are buckled up matter ...a lot! 1-7 You can 'twear or a safety belt properly. In most crashes bucklingdoes up . Your vehicle has a light that your injuries a can be much worse. In many of them, people who buckle ...
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Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it . 1-8 Put someoneon it goes.
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it . 1-8 Put someoneon it goes.
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safety belts make such 1-10 You get more distance, You and your strongest bones take the forces. stop over more time to stop. you With safety belts, slow down as the vehicle does. or the safety belts! L or the instrument panel ... That's why good sense.
safety belts make such 1-10 You get more distance, You and your strongest bones take the forces. stop over more time to stop. you With safety belts, slow down as the vehicle does. or the safety belts! L or the instrument panel ... That's why good sense.
Owner's Manual
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... greater if is you can unbuckle and get the most to wear safety belts? But they work with safety belts--. But you are in the future. Being a good driver doesn't protect you 're wearing a safety belt or not. for of them in many vehicles. they are everyone. not... especially in a vehicle that isn't your passengerscan be -- That'strue not only in the vehicle after accident, so an you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you still have to protection. A: A: You could be hurt. and the Answers Won't Ibe trapped in frontal collisions, but accident --...
... greater if is you can unbuckle and get the most to wear safety belts? But they work with safety belts--. But you are in the future. Being a good driver doesn't protect you 're wearing a safety belt or not. for of them in many vehicles. they are everyone. not... especially in a vehicle that isn't your passengerscan be -- That'strue not only in the vehicle after accident, so an you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you still have to protection. A: A: You could be hurt. and the Answers Won't Ibe trapped in frontal collisions, but accident --...
Owner's Manual
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...ih ' Driver Position This part describes the drives's restraint system. Pick up thelatch plate and pull the belt across you can sit up straight. 3. a child willbe riding If in your , vehicle has. And ...people of this manual called "Childrin.'' Followthose rules for everyone's protection. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver hasa lap-shoulder belt. First, you'll wantto know about are safety beltsand children. Here's how to ...buckle until it clicks. , .('. 1-12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for smaller children and babies. Be aware that there...
...ih ' Driver Position This part describes the drives's restraint system. Pick up thelatch plate and pull the belt across you can sit up straight. 3. a child willbe riding If in your , vehicle has. And ...people of this manual called "Childrin.'' Followthose rules for everyone's protection. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver hasa lap-shoulder belt. First, you'll wantto know about are safety beltsand children. Here's how to ...buckle until it clicks. , .('. 1-12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for smaller children and babies. Be aware that there...
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If the belt stops before reachqs the buckle, tilt the latch 5. end of this section. to If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of the beltas you pull up on the shoulder b'elt. To make sureit issecure. Make sure the release button the buckleis positioned on the buckle it plate and keep pullinguntil you ever had to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you can buckle the belt. Pull up on the latch plate make the lap parttight, pull down on so you would be able to .
If the belt stops before reachqs the buckle, tilt the latch 5. end of this section. to If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of the beltas you pull up on the shoulder b'elt. To make sureit issecure. Make sure the release button the buckleis positioned on the buckle it plate and keep pullinguntil you ever had to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you can buckle the belt. Pull up on the latch plate make the lap parttight, pull down on so you would be able to .
Owner's Manual
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The lap part of the body are best able take belt restraining to forces. Thlese and parts of the belt should go over the shoulder across thechest. This could cause.serious or even fatal injuries. In a crash, this applies force to slide under it, the belt would applyforce at yourabdomen. If you 'd less be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching thethighs. The safety belt locksif there's a sudden stop or crash. .. : L The shoulder belt should 'be likely to the s h n g pelvic bones. And you slid under the lap belt.
The lap part of the body are best able take belt restraining to forces. Thlese and parts of the belt should go over the shoulder across thechest. This could cause.serious or even fatal injuries. In a crash, this applies force to slide under it, the belt would applyforce at yourabdomen. If you 'd less be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching thethighs. The safety belt locksif there's a sudden stop or crash. .. : L The shoulder belt should 'be likely to the s h n g pelvic bones. And you slid under the lap belt.
Owner's Manual
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..., you try to moveit down ,squeezethereleasebuttonandmove the adjuster to the desired position. belt should be away The from your face and neck,but not fallingoff your shoulder. is centered on the shoulder belt guide. After you move the adjuster to where want it down without squeezing the... release button to make sureit has locked into position. can move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height thatright for you. I ShoulderBeltHeightAdjuster(&DoorModels) Before you begin to drive, move the You adjuster upjust by pushing ...
..., you try to moveit down ,squeezethereleasebuttonandmove the adjuster to the desired position. belt should be away The from your face and neck,but not fallingoff your shoulder. is centered on the shoulder belt guide. After you move the adjuster to where want it down without squeezing the... release button to make sureit has locked into position. can move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height thatright for you. I ShoulderBeltHeightAdjuster(&DoorModels) Before you begin to drive, move the You adjuster upjust by pushing ...
Owner's Manual
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should against your shoulder belt is if too loose.In a crash, youwould move forward too much protection t h i s way. ,. I I% . . 1-16 @ What's wrong with this? You 'can be seriously hurt your 'body. The shoulder belt. fit A: The shoulder beltis too loge. It won't give nearly as much , which,couldincrease injury.
should against your shoulder belt is if too loose.In a crash, youwould move forward too much protection t h i s way. ,. I I% . . 1-16 @ What's wrong with this? You 'can be seriously hurt your 'body. The shoulder belt. fit A: The shoulder beltis too loge. It won't give nearly as much , which,couldincrease injury.
Owner's Manual
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&.' What's wrong with this . The belt forces would go up over your beat into thebuckle nearest you. Always buckle your abdomen. A CAUTION: -1 You can be there, notat the pelvic bones. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. -. ' f In a crash, the belt would be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong placelike this ? This could cause serious internal injuries.
&.' What's wrong with this . The belt forces would go up over your beat into thebuckle nearest you. Always buckle your abdomen. A CAUTION: -1 You can be there, notat the pelvic bones. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. -. ' f In a crash, the belt would be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong placelike this ? This could cause serious internal injuries.
Owner's Manual
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of Also, the beltwoulld apply too much force to the ribs, which would increase the chance head and neck injury. A: .. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-18 body would move too far forward, which aren'tas strong as shoulder bones. The shoulder beltis worn under your In a crash, your liver or spleen. You could also severely injure internal organs like your arm. I You can bmseriously injured if wear th e you shoulder belt under the arrn.
of Also, the beltwoulld apply too much force to the ribs, which would increase the chance head and neck injury. A: .. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-18 body would move too far forward, which aren'tas strong as shoulder bones. The shoulder beltis worn under your In a crash, your liver or spleen. You could also severely injure internal organs like your arm. I You can bmseriously injured if wear th e you shoulder belt under the arrn.
Owner's Manual
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In a crash, you wouldn'thave the full width the of belt to spread impact forces.aIf is twisted across the body. 1-19 You can work properly, or ask your dealerto fix it can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. I A: The belt is twisted, belt make it straightso it . @ What's wrong with this?
In a crash, you wouldn'thave the full width the of belt to spread impact forces.aIf is twisted across the body. 1-19 You can work properly, or ask your dealerto fix it can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. I A: The belt is twisted, belt make it straightso it . @ What's wrong with this?
Owner's Manual
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... front passenger. Air bags are the most important things know about the air to inflate at all in a crash if you aren't wearing your safety belt even if you close door, be severelyinjured or killed in rollover, rear, side or low-speed frontal crashes. go is , it , you slam the door..., including thedriver, should back out of the the way. If you can be sure the belt out of the way. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) or air bag system. Your Pontiac has two air bags -- one air bag for the driver and another air bag for...
... front passenger. Air bags are the most important things know about the air to inflate at all in a crash if you aren't wearing your safety belt even if you close door, be severelyinjured or killed in rollover, rear, side or low-speed frontal crashes. go is , it , you slam the door..., including thedriver, should back out of the the way. If you can be sure the belt out of the way. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) or air bag system. Your Pontiac has two air bags -- one air bag for the driver and another air bag for...
Owner's Manual
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... ?k with great force, faster than the blink of the vehicle. AIR BAG There isan air bag readiness light on the right frontpassenger's safety belt.' . ,.. \ . . : \- The light tells you . To read how, see the partof this manual called "Children" and the caution label on the instrument panel,...which shows AIR BAG. Safety belts help keep you in a crash. See"Air Bag Readiness Light" in the Index for anair bag inflation f-, y.Ex, in position for more information. ~...
... ?k with great force, faster than the blink of the vehicle. AIR BAG There isan air bag readiness light on the right frontpassenger's safety belt.' . ,.. \ . . : \- The light tells you . To read how, see the partof this manual called "Children" and the caution label on the instrument panel,...which shows AIR BAG. Safety belts help keep you in a crash. See"Air Bag Readiness Light" in the Index for anair bag inflation f-, y.Ex, in position for more information. ~...
Owner's Manual
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... regarded as it stop people from the . After they inflate, you'll need replace otherparts. 1-24 L The air bags ,are broken by safety belts. bags distribute the force Air of the.air bag module in won't be there to severe fbntal or near -frond, collisions, even...soon as a n m g more gradually. Some components of the impact more evenly over occupant's upper body, the stopping the occupant more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to help youin many crashes severe enough inflate an air bag, to windshields are designed to vehicle covers the need...
... regarded as it stop people from the . After they inflate, you'll need replace otherparts. 1-24 L The air bags ,are broken by safety belts. bags distribute the force Air of the.air bag module in won't be there to severe fbntal or near -frond, collisions, even...soon as a n m g more gradually. Some components of the impact more evenly over occupant's upper body, the stopping the occupant more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to help youin many crashes severe enough inflate an air bag, to windshields are designed to vehicle covers the need...
Owner's Manual
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... procedures,and make sure the person performing work on your dealer for Owner Publications'' in several places of are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. 0 Your vehicle is working on your air bag information about servicing your vehicle the air bag and system. be...instrument panel the for you are parts the air bag system in the Index. service. You can still inflate during improperservice. Your Pontiac dealer and the Grand Service Manual have to an airbag when it inflates. You may not work properly. Theyare probably partof the airbag system. NOTICE:...
... procedures,and make sure the person performing work on your dealer for Owner Publications'' in several places of are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. 0 Your vehicle is working on your air bag information about servicing your vehicle the air bag and system. be...instrument panel the for you are parts the air bag system in the Index. service. You can still inflate during improperservice. Your Pontiac dealer and the Grand Service Manual have to an airbag when it inflates. You may not work properly. Theyare probably partof the airbag system. NOTICE:...