Owner's Manual
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... (e) Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e pf WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER ENGINE COOLANT TEMP k -rd - For example, these symbols me used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT...
... (e) Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e pf WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER ENGINE COOLANT TEMP k -rd - For example, these symbols me used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT...
Owner's Manual
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Head Restraints Head restraints are fixed some models, the head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. ., ...$ , , ' A Seatback Latches (2-Door Models) ' . -.._ '. .% i 1 . ~. ... , i. 3 . ''- ..'. This position reduces the chance a neck of to your ears. The front seatback folds forward to its original position, the seatback will lock. 1-5 To ...
Head Restraints Head restraints are fixed some models, the head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. ., ...$ , , ' A Seatback Latches (2-Door Models) ' . -.._ '. .% i 1 . ~. ... , i. 3 . ''- ..'. This position reduces the chance a neck of to your ears. The front seatback folds forward to its original position, the seatback will lock. 1-5 To ...
Owner's Manual
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... tab. To close, push the seatback to get out. Then move . position. Q: 11an easy entry rlgnrrronr seat isn't locked, it is locked. Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Models) Rear Seats I . > Folding the Rear Seat (Option) , ~~ ?L .- After you've used it i and out of your vehicle makes easy to its original position after...
... tab. To close, push the seatback to get out. Then move . position. Q: 11an easy entry rlgnrrronr seat isn't locked, it is locked. Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Models) Rear Seats I . > Folding the Rear Seat (Option) , ~~ ?L .- After you've used it i and out of your vehicle makes easy to its original position after...
Owner's Manual
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... manual called "Childrin.'' Followthose rules for smaller children and babies. First, you . Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver hasa lap-shoulder belt. Close and lock the door. 2. Pick up straight. 3. Don't let it clicks. , .('. 1-12 a child willbe riding If in the Index) so you can sit up thelatch plate and... about are safety beltsand children. ih ' Driver Position This part describes the drives's restraint system. Here's how to know which restrakt systems your Pontiac, see "Seats"in your , vehicle has. And thereare different d e s for everyone's protection.
... manual called "Childrin.'' Followthose rules for smaller children and babies. First, you . Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver hasa lap-shoulder belt. Close and lock the door. 2. Pick up straight. 3. Don't let it clicks. , .('. 1-12 a child willbe riding If in the Index) so you can sit up thelatch plate and... about are safety beltsand children. ih ' Driver Position This part describes the drives's restraint system. Here's how to know which restrakt systems your Pontiac, see "Seats"in your , vehicle has. And thereare different d e s for everyone's protection.
Owner's Manual
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... or low-speed frontal crashes. one air bag for the driver and another air bag for thatperson. -- -- 1-20 If you slam the door on the buckle. Your Pontiac has two air bags -- Here are designed to bag system: To unlatch the belt, just push the button on it , The air bag... an air bag, Wearing your safety b'eltduring a crash helps reduce'your chanceof hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it , you close door, be severelyinjured or killed in your vehicle. You can damage both the belt and your vehicle, including thedriver, should back out of the the way....
... or low-speed frontal crashes. one air bag for the driver and another air bag for thatperson. -- -- 1-20 If you slam the door on the buckle. Your Pontiac has two air bags -- Here are designed to bag system: To unlatch the belt, just push the button on it , The air bag... an air bag, Wearing your safety b'eltduring a crash helps reduce'your chanceof hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it , you close door, be severelyinjured or killed in your vehicle. You can damage both the belt and your vehicle, including thedriver, should back out of the the way....
Owner's Manual
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... warm, but can contactthe steering wheel or the instrument panel. is not toward the air bag. Air bags should get fresh airby opening a window or door. The part of the bag that comes into contact with you have breathing problems but will be it quickly deflates,This occurs so quickly thatsome...
... warm, but can contactthe steering wheel or the instrument panel. is not toward the air bag. Air bags should get fresh airby opening a window or door. The part of the bag that comes into contact with you have breathing problems but will be it quickly deflates,This occurs so quickly thatsome...
Owner's Manual
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... locksmithhow to have to your keys inside. If you ever lock your Pontiac dealerfor the correct key code. may even have new ones made easilyusing these tags. NOTICE: ' When a new Grand Am is used for the igdtion, the doors and all other locks. Remember carry &e pre-cut to the first ...owner. One key is delivered, the dealer removes the tags firom the keys,and gives them to emergency key which Pontiac sends after delivery. h an emergency...
... locksmithhow to have to your keys inside. If you ever lock your Pontiac dealerfor the correct key code. may even have new ones made easilyusing these tags. NOTICE: ' When a new Grand Am is used for the igdtion, the doors and all other locks. Remember carry &e pre-cut to the first ...owner. One key is delivered, the dealer removes the tags firom the keys,and gives them to emergency key which Pontiac sends after delivery. h an emergency...
Owner's Manual
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...will be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown outof the vehicle in position. Door Locks -.. , +I . . , I Unlocked doors canbe dangerous. When door is a locked, the inside , you can lock the door by sliding the locking lever rearward. Passengers especially children can also use your keyin the... door lock. Outsiders caneasily enter through an unlocked door when you use the Keyless Entry System your doors, and better off whenever you will show orange when the unlock in a crash if the doors aren't locked. This may not be ...
...will be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown outof the vehicle in position. Door Locks -.. , +I . . , I Unlocked doors canbe dangerous. When door is a locked, the inside , you can lock the door by sliding the locking lever rearward. Passengers especially children can also use your keyin the... door lock. Outsiders caneasily enter through an unlocked door when you use the Keyless Entry System your doors, and better off whenever you will show orange when the unlock in a crash if the doors aren't locked. This may not be ...
Owner's Manual
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... fuse block. For fuse location, see "Fuses and CircuitBreakers" in the Index. 2-4 All doors will lockwhen the vehicle reaches about 8 mph (13 lqn/h). If you have a manual or ., 4'. ., ' On four-door models, slide the lock lever on the ignition.If you move your shift leverout of the... is turned tothe OW position, you of the doors will lock all when you have that door. When door is running, have an autom'atic transaxle, of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Automatic Door Locks Just close your doors and turn on each rear door to get out while the vehicle is closed again...
... fuse block. For fuse location, see "Fuses and CircuitBreakers" in the Index. 2-4 All doors will lockwhen the vehicle reaches about 8 mph (13 lqn/h). If you have a manual or ., 4'. ., ' On four-door models, slide the lock lever on the ignition.If you move your shift leverout of the... is turned tothe OW position, you of the doors will lock all when you have that door. When door is running, have an autom'atic transaxle, of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Automatic Door Locks Just close your doors and turn on each rear door to get out while the vehicle is closed again...
Owner's Manual
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Rear Door Security Lock Your Pontiac is equipped with rear door kecurity locks thathelp ...prevent passengers from opening the reardoors of your vehicle from the inside.To use . If you don't cancel the security lock feature, adults 'or older children who ride the rear won't be opened.from of these security locks work normally. -i ... I the rear door...are leaving the vehicle, take your key, open your vehiclecannot be able toopen in rear door when the security lock is use one of inside when this feature is on: 1. Leaving...
Rear Door Security Lock Your Pontiac is equipped with rear door kecurity locks thathelp ...prevent passengers from opening the reardoors of your vehicle from the inside.To use . If you don't cancel the security lock feature, adults 'or older children who ride the rear won't be opened.from of these security locks work normally. -i ... I the rear door...are leaving the vehicle, take your key, open your vehiclecannot be able toopen in rear door when the security lock is use one of inside when this feature is on: 1. Leaving...
Owner's Manual
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... unlock if the automatic tramaxle is pressed. See the instructionson battery replacement. Check the location. The driver's door willunlock automatically when UNLOCK is in NEUTRAL (N) or PARK (P). 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...operation. On vehicles equipped with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Check the distance.You may be set. Keyless Entry System If your Pontiac has this option, you lock and unlock can your doors or unlock your trunk from your vehicle.
... unlock if the automatic tramaxle is pressed. See the instructionson battery replacement. Check the location. The driver's door willunlock automatically when UNLOCK is in NEUTRAL (N) or PARK (P). 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...operation. On vehicles equipped with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Check the distance.You may be set. Keyless Entry System If your Pontiac has this option, you lock and unlock can your doors or unlock your trunk from your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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...'' in the Index. Pull upward the remote release handle on VENT. Trunk Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk from the outside,insert one of in door release. If you must pass through theseal between the body and the trunk'lid: Make sureall windows are shut. 0 l b r n the fan onyour h'eatingor cooling system...
...'' in the Index. Pull upward the remote release handle on VENT. Trunk Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk from the outside,insert one of in door release. If you must pass through theseal between the body and the trunk'lid: Make sureall windows are shut. 0 l b r n the fan onyour h'eatingor cooling system...
Owner's Manual
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..., andso will not release the trunk lid. When the override is big business, especially some cities. Parking at Night Park in Although your Pontiac has number of the trunklid, mounted tothe trunk lid latch. Always do vehicle. However,trunk the lid can make it . not have anautomatic... it with the keys inside of theft-deterrent a features, we put it can still beopened with an override feature to remove your Pontiac and open the driver's door, you . However, there ways you have the Keyless Entry System. Put them with you. 2-9 Trunk Security Override The remote trunk...
..., andso will not release the trunk lid. When the override is big business, especially some cities. Parking at Night Park in Although your Pontiac has number of the trunklid, mounted tothe trunk lid latch. Always do vehicle. However,trunk the lid can make it . not have anautomatic... it with the keys inside of theft-deterrent a features, we put it can still beopened with an override feature to remove your Pontiac and open the driver's door, you . However, there ways you have the Keyless Entry System. Put them with you. 2-9 Trunk Security Override The remote trunk...
Owner's Manual
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... if the ignition lock cylinder is If you par^ in alot where someonewill be wawung your vehicle, it's best lock it up and take the door key with a valid key.If a correct key is not used, fuel is disabled. in the Index). If after the engine is started.In the ... restartthe trying engine. See your trunk or glove box, Lock the glove box, Lock all the doors except the driver's. to But what if you have to leaveyour ignition key? Put your valuablesin a storage area,l i e your Pontiac dealer service. turned with you have to leave something valuable. During normal operation, theTHEFT SYS...
... if the ignition lock cylinder is If you par^ in alot where someonewill be wawung your vehicle, it's best lock it up and take the door key with a valid key.If a correct key is not used, fuel is disabled. in the Index). If after the engine is started.In the ... restartthe trying engine. See your trunk or glove box, Lock the glove box, Lock all the doors except the driver's. to But what if you have to leaveyour ignition key? Put your valuablesin a storage area,l i e your Pontiac dealer service. turned with you have to leave something valuable. During normal operation, theTHEFT SYS...
Owner's Manual
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... to OFF. This locks your engine. It's also the only position in in the RUN position when the engine is running , you open the driver's door when the ignition is off while the vehicle is LOCK.
... to OFF. This locks your engine. It's also the only position in in the RUN position when the engine is running , you open the driver's door when the ignition is off while the vehicle is LOCK.
Owner's Manual
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... to stop the window while it is moved all the way back, the window will opensmall amount. Switches on the driver's door armrest control each is passenger door has a switch for normal window operation. -- an This switchis labeled AUTO. In addition, each the of windows when the ignition... on. its 2-30 When the a switch is lowering, move and hold the switch forward. On four-door models, the driver's window controls also include a lock-out switch. Horn Press the centerof your steering wheel to open and close each window. Windows...
... to stop the window while it is moved all the way back, the window will opensmall amount. Switches on the driver's door armrest control each is passenger door has a switch for normal window operation. -- an This switchis labeled AUTO. In addition, each the of windows when the ignition... on. its 2-30 When the a switch is lowering, move and hold the switch forward. On four-door models, the driver's window controls also include a lock-out switch. Horn Press the centerof your steering wheel to open and close each window. Windows...
Owner's Manual
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.... like These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will stay for less than two minutes, the lamps inside your key is turned after all doors have been on the optional Keyless Entry transmitter. These lamps will fade out after about40 seconds, or when the ignition is removed from the ...provide an illuminated exit. When interior lamps g o the, off . 2-42 To turn ona reading lamp when the doors are dosed, press the button. These lamps will also go on when you press the DOOR or UNLOCK button on closed. Illuminated Entry System When you lift the outside handle of either front...
.... like These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will stay for less than two minutes, the lamps inside your key is turned after all doors have been on the optional Keyless Entry transmitter. These lamps will fade out after about40 seconds, or when the ignition is removed from the ...provide an illuminated exit. When interior lamps g o the, off . 2-42 To turn ona reading lamp when the doors are dosed, press the button. These lamps will also go on when you press the DOOR or UNLOCK button on closed. Illuminated Entry System When you lift the outside handle of either front...
Owner's Manual
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...left open. Press again-toturn off and 0 then on when you open the The Battery Saver doors. Front Map Lamps(Option) Trunk Lamp This lamp comes on when you open the doors. face Your Pontiac is equipped with the ignition turned off with lamps built in. Also, if your vehicleis left ...battery saver system will be activated when any interior lamp (trunk, reading, footwell or glove box) is on a reading lamp when the doors are closed, turn on...
...left open. Press again-toturn off and 0 then on when you open the The Battery Saver doors. Front Map Lamps(Option) Trunk Lamp This lamp comes on when you open the doors. face Your Pontiac is equipped with the ignition turned off with lamps built in. Also, if your vehicleis left ...battery saver system will be activated when any interior lamp (trunk, reading, footwell or glove box) is on a reading lamp when the doors are closed, turn on...
Owner's Manual
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a for lever toward you in a comfortable ,driving position. 1 Adjust the driver side outside rearview mirrors should be adjustedyou so can just see the side your passenger side mirror, in the driver's seat and have passenger adjust the mirror you. Mirrors Inside Manual Day/Night Rearview Mirror Manual Remote ,Control Mirror The outside mirror with the control lever on the driver's door. sit To reduce glare from headlamps behind you, move the To adjust your vehicle when are sitting of you to the night position.
a for lever toward you in a comfortable ,driving position. 1 Adjust the driver side outside rearview mirrors should be adjustedyou so can just see the side your passenger side mirror, in the driver's seat and have passenger adjust the mirror you. Mirrors Inside Manual Day/Night Rearview Mirror Manual Remote ,Control Mirror The outside mirror with the control lever on the driver's door. sit To reduce glare from headlamps behind you, move the To adjust your vehicle when are sitting of you to the night position.
Owner's Manual
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... to theleft or right. A convex mirror's surfaceis curved so you can see the side your vehicle when you are . Check your on the driver's side door panel controls both outside rearview mirrors. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle your right. Adjusteach minor so that...
... to theleft or right. A convex mirror's surfaceis curved so you can see the side your vehicle when you are . Check your on the driver's side door panel controls both outside rearview mirrors. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle your right. Adjusteach minor so that...