Owner's Manual
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... )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 BRAKES (e) For example, these symbols me used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAllERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS ...
... )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 BRAKES (e) For example, these symbols me used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAllERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS ...
Owner's Manual
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See your Pontiac dealerOF a qualified twhnicim for service. 0 Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment, Operation This device complies with manual transaxle, the a parking brake must acceptany interference received... device must be set. See the instructionson battery replacement. Operation is in NEUTRAL (N) or PARK (P). Keyless Entry System If your Pontiac has this : Check to determineif battery replacement is necessary. Your Keyless Entry System operates on , the trunk will unlock. Check...
See your Pontiac dealerOF a qualified twhnicim for service. 0 Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment, Operation This device complies with manual transaxle, the a parking brake must acceptany interference received... device must be set. See the instructionson battery replacement. Operation is in NEUTRAL (N) or PARK (P). Keyless Entry System If your Pontiac has this : Check to determineif battery replacement is necessary. Your Keyless Entry System operates on , the trunk will unlock. Check...
Owner's Manual
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ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you turn it toward you get new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer duringbreak-in. Your steering wheel will stay locked... A E W With the keyin the ignition switch, you use ACCESSORY, push in the key ... like the radio and windshield wipers when engine is the off. See "Towing a Trailer" inthe Index formore information. Ignition Switch C -- -- Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. New Vehicle."Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Pontiacdoesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But itwill perform better in the long...
ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you turn it toward you get new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer duringbreak-in. Your steering wheel will stay locked... A E W With the keyin the ignition switch, you use ACCESSORY, push in the key ... like the radio and windshield wipers when engine is the off. See "Towing a Trailer" inthe Index formore information. Ignition Switch C -- -- Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. New Vehicle."Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Pontiacdoesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But itwill perform better in the long...
Owner's Manual
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... running,the vehicle can move the shift lever PARK (P). ID1 3 2 1 I t is located on the four-speed autom&ic transaxle. set yourparking brake and move suddenly. Automatic Transaxle Operation Your Grand Am may be.equipped with a four-speed automatic transaxle.The shift lever is dangerous to get outyour vehicle if the of shift...
... running,the vehicle can move the shift lever PARK (P). ID1 3 2 1 I t is located on the four-speed autom&ic transaxle. set yourparking brake and move suddenly. Automatic Transaxle Operation Your Grand Am may be.equipped with a four-speed automatic transaxle.The shift lever is dangerous to get outyour vehicle if the of shift...
Owner's Manual
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... . as you 're already moving forward could damageyour transaxle. I )later REVERSE (R): Use this gear to fully apply your regular brakes before you shift from PARK (P) when the can ignition key is racing. . NEUTRAL (N): In this section. To rock your vehicle ... while your engine doesn't connect with the wheels.To restart when you into the gear you cannot shift in starting the engine.Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. the brake pedal, your warranty. Unless your foot is fully PARK (P) range before movingthe shift lever.) See "Shifting Out PARK ( ? "...
... . as you 're already moving forward could damageyour transaxle. I )later REVERSE (R): Use this gear to fully apply your regular brakes before you shift from PARK (P) when the can ignition key is racing. . NEUTRAL (N): In this section. To rock your vehicle ... while your engine doesn't connect with the wheels.To restart when you into the gear you cannot shift in starting the engine.Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. the brake pedal, your warranty. Unless your foot is fully PARK (P) range before movingthe shift lever.) See "Shifting Out PARK ( ? "...
Owner's Manual
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... THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly letup on the accelerator pedal and pressthe brake pedal.Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift into NEUTRAL (N). Manual Transaxle Here's how to operate your shift pattern. 1 ...2;. 3 2 Hi 4 5' R SECOND (2): Press the clutch...
... THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly letup on the accelerator pedal and pressthe brake pedal.Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift into NEUTRAL (N). Manual Transaxle Here's how to operate your shift pattern. 1 ...2;. 3 2 Hi 4 5' R SECOND (2): Press the clutch...
Owner's Manual
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... (5) to SECOND (2) or from FOURTH (4) to REVERSE (It) while your vehicle is moving could injure yourself or others. Also, use WVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for best fuel economy. Let up , press down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Shifting to FIRST (1). '1 NOTICE: . . REVERSE (R): To back up on the...
... (5) to SECOND (2) or from FOURTH (4) to REVERSE (It) while your vehicle is moving could injure yourself or others. Also, use WVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for best fuel economy. Let up , press down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Shifting to FIRST (1). '1 NOTICE: . . REVERSE (R): To back up on the...
Owner's Manual
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... release button. Hold the release button in the Index. Pullthe parking brake lever up until you could also damage other To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down . Parkiaag.'Brake handle. all Driving with Your 'ght foot* On the parking brake If you are towinga trailer and are parkingon m hill, y see "Towinga...
... release button. Hold the release button in the Index. Pullthe parking brake lever up until you could also damage other To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down . Parkiaag.'Brake handle. all Driving with Your 'ght foot* On the parking brake If you are towinga trailer and are parkingon m hill, y see "Towinga...
Owner's Manual
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.... If you can leave your vehicleyith the ignitionkey in your hand, your vehicle is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set the parking brake. 2. Remove the key and take it with your right foot and set . You or otherscould be sure your when you're on the lever....all way toward the frontof the your vehicle. 3. If you . Move the shift leverinto PARK (P) position'like this: Hold in the Index. 2. Hold the brake pedal down with you 're pulling a trailer, see YI'owing a Trailer" in the button on fairlylevel ground, use the steps that follow. Your vehiclecan ...
.... If you can leave your vehicleyith the ignitionkey in your hand, your vehicle is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set the parking brake. 2. Remove the key and take it with your right foot and set . You or otherscould be sure your when you're on the lever....all way toward the frontof the your vehicle. 3. If you . Move the shift leverinto PARK (P) position'like this: Hold in the Index. 2. Hold the brake pedal down with you 're pulling a trailer, see YI'owing a Trailer" in the button on fairlylevel ground, use the steps that follow. Your vehiclecan ...
Owner's Manual
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... lever not fully in the transaxle. to the shift pull lever out of PARK (P), This is called "torque lock."To prevent torque l'ock, set parking brake and then shift &e into the PARK (P) If you are parking'ona hill and you can pull the shift so lever outof PARK (P). And, if you... leave the vehicle with the parking brake firmly set before you can move the shift lever out Qf PARK (P) before you release theparking brake. Don't leave your vehicle with the engine is running , it . If torque lock does opcus, you may...
... lever not fully in the transaxle. to the shift pull lever out of PARK (P), This is called "torque lock."To prevent torque l'ock, set parking brake and then shift &e into the PARK (P) If you are parking'ona hill and you can pull the shift so lever outof PARK (P). And, if you... leave the vehicle with the parking brake firmly set before you can move the shift lever out Qf PARK (P) before you release theparking brake. Don't leave your vehicle with the engine is running , it . If torque lock does opcus, you may...
Owner's Manual
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...out PARK (P), ease pressurewn of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle ModelsOnly) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. See"Automatic-Transaxle Operation" in theRUN position. Turn the key to fully apply your regular brakes beforecan you maintain brake application. as you shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ...the Index. You have to OFF, not LOCK. , If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of PARK...
...out PARK (P), ease pressurewn of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle ModelsOnly) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. See"Automatic-Transaxle Operation" in theRUN position. Turn the key to fully apply your regular brakes beforecan you maintain brake application. as you shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ...the Index. You have to OFF, not LOCK. , If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of PARK...
Owner's Manual
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... control does not work at a steady speed. This can really help on slippery roads. On such roads, changes fast in heavy traffic. Don't use your brakes or push the clutch pedal (if you have a manual transaxle), the cruise control shuts off. 2-35 So, don't use cruise controlon slippery roads. 0 With cruisecontrol...
... control does not work at a steady speed. This can really help on slippery roads. On such roads, changes fast in heavy traffic. Don't use your brakes or push the clutch pedal (if you have a manual transaxle), the cruise control shuts off. 2-35 So, don't use cruise controlon slippery roads. 0 With cruisecontrol...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle will go You'll go rightback up and the cruise control. This, course, shutsoff there until you release the switch or apply the brake, or clutch (if you have a pedal manual transaxle).You could be startled and even lose control. Once then release theswitch. 25 you're going ... Speed If you hold the switchtoR/A. ' Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go a higher speed: to Suppose you apply the brake. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the speed you want to go faster, don't hold the switch at R/A longer half a second, than half a second...
... the vehicle will go You'll go rightback up and the cruise control. This, course, shutsoff there until you release the switch or apply the brake, or clutch (if you have a pedal manual transaxle).You could be startled and even lose control. Once then release theswitch. 25 you're going ... Speed If you hold the switchtoR/A. ' Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go a higher speed: to Suppose you apply the brake. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the speed you want to go faster, don't hold the switch at R/A longer half a second, than half a second...
Owner's Manual
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...WhileUsing Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to the cruise control speed set earlier. be too much trouble and don't cruise control on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, if you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise controlset speed memory is erased. ...Erasing Cruise Speed Memory When you have to brake shift to a lower gear or to OFF. course, applying the brake Of takes YOU out of cruise control. Many driven find thisto; you 'I1 go 1 mph (1.6 h hslower. / ) How...
...WhileUsing Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to the cruise control speed set earlier. be too much trouble and don't cruise control on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, if you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise controlset speed memory is erased. ...Erasing Cruise Speed Memory When you have to brake shift to a lower gear or to OFF. course, applying the brake Of takes YOU out of cruise control. Many driven find thisto; you 'I1 go 1 mph (1.6 h hslower. / ) How...
Owner's Manual
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... and the ignition off,you will be on the regular you need The headlamp switch OFF, is The light sensor seesdaytime light, and The parking brake is released(manual transaxle), or 0 The shift leveris not in many different driving conditions, butthey can be lit up either. 0 Lamps On Reminder If ... ignition is on, , your vehicle withthe DRL off and your vehicle during the day. and The DRL system will go off , set the parking brake ona manual transaxle or the vehicle in the OFF or LOCK position. Be sure the light sensor isn't covered. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime RunningLamps (DRL...
... and the ignition off,you will be on the regular you need The headlamp switch OFF, is The light sensor seesdaytime light, and The parking brake is released(manual transaxle), or 0 The shift leveris not in many different driving conditions, butthey can be lit up either. 0 Lamps On Reminder If ... ignition is on, , your vehicle withthe DRL off and your vehicle during the day. and The DRL system will go off , set the parking brake ona manual transaxle or the vehicle in the OFF or LOCK position. Be sure the light sensor isn't covered. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime RunningLamps (DRL...
Owner's Manual
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... right away. . . . I - 1 This light should go out. . 1 Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake systemis divided into two parts. If it If it stays on when your engine is running ,as themdio and air conditioner, BRAKE doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it is working. If you mast drive a short distance...
... right away. . . . I - 1 This light should go out. . 1 Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake systemis divided into two parts. If it If it stays on when your engine is running ,as themdio and air conditioner, BRAKE doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it is working. If you mast drive a short distance...
Owner's Manual
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... If the light stays on , the brake system warning light the if will also come il Your brake systemmay not be working properly if the brake system warning light on when you 're driving, stop soon as light will stay on again while you set your Pontiac needs service. If it stays on after... your parking brake is on , turn theignition off . When the ignition is fully released, it will stay on when you start the engine again to...
... If the light stays on , the brake system warning light the if will also come il Your brake systemmay not be working properly if the brake system warning light on when you 're driving, stop soon as light will stay on again while you set your Pontiac needs service. If it stays on after... your parking brake is on , turn theignition off . When the ignition is fully released, it will stay on when you start the engine again to...
Owner's Manual
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...with system. To turn the system back on, press the button again. the system is turned on and the warning light stays on afteryour parking brake is on, the system willnot limit wheel spin. Adjust your vehicle needs service. The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for an extended... period of time when the on system is turned and thepaking brake is fully on released, your driving accordingly. The warning light should go off by pressing the button on the shiftlever knob, the warning light ...
...with system. To turn the system back on, press the button again. the system is turned on and the warning light stays on afteryour parking brake is on, the system willnot limit wheel spin. Adjust your vehicle needs service. The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for an extended... period of time when the on system is turned and thepaking brake is fully on released, your driving accordingly. The warning light should go off by pressing the button on the shiftlever knob, the warning light ...
Owner's Manual
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... many other drivers are or going to be ready for Rear-end collisions are common. Anticipate what they are about driving is going to brake kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. It's the best defensive driving maneuver, in both cityand sural driving.You never Here you ...and make mistakes. We've or turn suddenly. Allow enough following distance. Yet they migh do. Please start with a very important safety device in you Pontiac: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts"the Index.) in front of you 'llfind information about driving on 4-1 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road ...
... many other drivers are or going to be ready for Rear-end collisions are common. Anticipate what they are about driving is going to brake kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. It's the best defensive driving maneuver, in both cityand sural driving.You never Here you ...and make mistakes. We've or turn suddenly. Allow enough following distance. Yet they migh do. Please start with a very important safety device in you Pontiac: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts"the Index.) in front of you 'llfind information about driving on 4-1 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road ...
Owner's Manual
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... (whether it 's easy toask more with another. the condition the road (wet, dry, icy); That means you 're driving on brake pedal. alertness, coordination and eyesightall play a part.So do it. and the condition your vehiclewhere go . the That's perception time.Then... you wantit to bring your up foot and do alcohol, drugs and frustration. t Braking Braking action involves perception timeand reaction time. It might be a lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between your vehicle. 4-5 ...
... (whether it 's easy toask more with another. the condition the road (wet, dry, icy); That means you 're driving on brake pedal. alertness, coordination and eyesightall play a part.So do it. and the condition your vehiclewhere go . the That's perception time.Then... you wantit to bring your up foot and do alcohol, drugs and frustration. t Braking Braking action involves perception timeand reaction time. It might be a lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between your vehicle. 4-5 ...