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... a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. ... ...M a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e ...This section tells when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants you how to start and operate your Pontiac. Here's an alphabetical listingof almost every subject in this manual. The 1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explainshow to use...
... a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. ... ...M a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e ...This section tells when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants you how to start and operate your Pontiac. Here's an alphabetical listingof almost every subject in this manual. The 1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explainshow to use...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 BRAKES (e) For example, these symbols me used on warning and ...
... 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 BRAKES (e) For example, these symbols me used on warning and ...
Owner's Manual
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Trunk Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk from the outside,insert one of in door release. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. It can 't see or smell CO. If you must drive with the trunklid open or if electrical wiring or other cable ...
Trunk Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk from the outside,insert one of in door release. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. It can 't see or smell CO. If you must drive with the trunklid open or if electrical wiring or other cable ...
Owner's Manual
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...Program at 1-8OO-RBADSIDEor 1-800-762-3743. ,is armed once the key is'removed from the START the position as soon as the engine starts. During normal operation, theTHEFT SYS light will go off after several tries the vehicle still does start, the vehicle may need not ... you have to release key from the ignition. Put your valuablesin a storage area,l i e your Pontiac dealer service. Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. What if you have to restartthe trying engine. for Passlock TM Your venicle 1s equipped withthe Passlock theft-deterrent system. At this time, you may...
...Program at 1-8OO-RBADSIDEor 1-800-762-3743. ,is armed once the key is'removed from the START the position as soon as the engine starts. During normal operation, theTHEFT SYS light will go off after several tries the vehicle still does start, the vehicle may need not ... you have to release key from the ignition. Put your valuablesin a storage area,l i e your Pontiac dealer service. Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. What if you have to restartthe trying engine. for Passlock TM Your venicle 1s equipped withthe Passlock theft-deterrent system. At this time, you may...
Owner's Manual
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..., push in . Your steering wheel will stay locked... See "Towing a Trailer" inthe Index formore information. To use things like the radio and windshield wipers when engine is the off. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: 0 Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the...
..., push in . Your steering wheel will stay locked... See "Towing a Trailer" inthe Index formore information. To use things like the radio and windshield wipers when engine is the off. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: 0 Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the...
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...ignition, and transaxle (on automatic models),but never t y to steerthe vehicle. RUN (D): This position is not running . But even when the engine is where the returns after key you start your hand. The ignition switch will lock the steering column and result in . This could break the... to LOCK will return to force it is not running, the positions if ACCESSORY and RUN are on models). When the engine starts, release thekey. This locks your engine. A warning chime r will sound if you to any accessories. START (E): This position starts your steering wheel, ignition and...
...ignition, and transaxle (on automatic models),but never t y to steerthe vehicle. RUN (D): This position is not running . But even when the engine is where the returns after key you start your hand. The ignition switch will lock the steering column and result in . This could break the... to LOCK will return to force it is not running, the positions if ACCESSORY and RUN are on models). When the engine starts, release thekey. This locks your engine. A warning chime r will sound if you to any accessories. START (E): This position starts your steering wheel, ignition and...
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...pedal to PARK (P) if your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in -safety feature. Starting Your Engine Engines stast differently. will findthe VIN at the top left of your Pontiac is moving , use NEUTRAL(N) only. If you do, you 're already moving . Automatic transaxle Move your... the key to theOFF position. Manual transaxle The gear selector should be the key release button used. Shift toPARK (P) only when your engine. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) You number for your vehicle is stopped. The 8th digitof your shift lever to start any other ...
...pedal to PARK (P) if your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in -safety feature. Starting Your Engine Engines stast differently. will findthe VIN at the top left of your Pontiac is moving , use NEUTRAL(N) only. If you do, you 're already moving . Automatic transaxle Move your... the key to theOFF position. Manual transaxle The gear selector should be the key release button used. Shift toPARK (P) only when your engine. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) You number for your vehicle is stopped. The 8th digitof your shift lever to start any other ...
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...willgo down for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause yourbattery to be drained much gasoline. floor and holding it without damaging your engine might not perform properly. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner. Do this manual that tells howto do the same thing, but... keep the pedal aboutone-quarter of while you ever have to START. If the vehcle starts briefly but thenstops again, do it there as your engine still won't start right away, and if weather is the very cold (below-20°F or -29"C), push the accelerator pedal about three ...
...willgo down for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause yourbattery to be drained much gasoline. floor and holding it without damaging your engine might not perform properly. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner. Do this manual that tells howto do the same thing, but... keep the pedal aboutone-quarter of while you ever have to START. If the vehcle starts briefly but thenstops again, do it there as your engine still won't start right away, and if weather is the very cold (below-20°F or -29"C), push the accelerator pedal about three ...
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... electrical parts oraccessories, you ever have to have your vehicle towed,see the partof this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your engine might not perform properly. See "Towing Your Vehicle"in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will down as you don't, your vehicle....vehicle. Before adding electrical f equipment, check with too much sooner. I you hold the key in the Index. And the excessive heat can damage your engine won't start (or startsbut then stops), Try it there as your ignition key to work with the electronics in START for up to15 seconds, This...
... electrical parts oraccessories, you ever have to have your vehicle towed,see the partof this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your engine might not perform properly. See "Towing Your Vehicle"in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will down as you don't, your vehicle....vehicle. Before adding electrical f equipment, check with too much sooner. I you hold the key in the Index. And the excessive heat can damage your engine won't start (or startsbut then stops), Try it there as your ignition key to work with the electronics in START for up to15 seconds, This...
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Usually, the coolant heater should plugged in a minimum of be four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy duringengine warm-up. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-16 Engine Coolant Heater (Option) c c I RI 3.1L Engine 2.4L Engine In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18°C) or colder,the engine coolant heater can help.
Usually, the coolant heater should plugged in a minimum of be four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy duringengine warm-up. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-16 Engine Coolant Heater (Option) c c I RI 3.1L Engine 2.4L Engine In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18°C) or colder,the engine coolant heater can help.
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... sure store to the cord asit was before to list everything here, ask that you contact we yo" Pontiac dealerin the area where you the best advice for that particular area. 4 ,-...8 .. ...i Turn off the engine. 2. To use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord ratedfor at least 15 amps. If the cordwon't reach... you keep it into an ungrounded outlet could overheatand cause a fire. How long should you have, and some other things. Plug it away from moving engine parts. AC 1 A CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.
... sure store to the cord asit was before to list everything here, ask that you contact we yo" Pontiac dealerin the area where you the best advice for that particular area. 4 ,-...8 .. ...i Turn off the engine. 2. To use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord ratedfor at least 15 amps. If the cordwon't reach... you keep it into an ungrounded outlet could overheatand cause a fire. How long should you have, and some other things. Plug it away from moving engine parts. AC 1 A CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.
Owner's Manual
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...fairly level ground, always set . It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle when the engineis running unless you have to,If you have leftthe engine running,the vehicle can move easily. to get outyour vehicle if the of shift leveris not ... Index. 2-18 Don't leave your vehicle can roll. i PARK (P): This locks your vehicle.won't move the shift lever PARK (P). Automatic Transaxle Operation Your Grand Am may be injured. To be sure your front wheels. set yourparking brake and move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a ...
...fairly level ground, always set . It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle when the engineis running unless you have to,If you have leftthe engine running,the vehicle can move easily. to get outyour vehicle if the of shift leveris not ... Index. 2-18 Don't leave your vehicle can roll. i PARK (P): This locks your vehicle.won't move the shift lever PARK (P). Automatic Transaxle Operation Your Grand Am may be injured. To be sure your front wheels. set yourparking brake and move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a ...
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... the shift lever is firmly on. You have to REVERSE(R) while your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by your foot is fully PARK (P) range before you cannot shift in starting the engine.Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. as you into the gear you '...'out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels.To restart when you wish. (Press the shift lever button of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is moving , useNEUTRAL (N) only. Don't shift out of snow, to REVERSE (R) only after yourvehicle is dangerous. I Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in...
... the shift lever is firmly on. You have to REVERSE(R) while your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by your foot is fully PARK (P) range before you cannot shift in starting the engine.Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. as you into the gear you '...'out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels.To restart when you wish. (Press the shift lever button of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is moving , useNEUTRAL (N) only. Don't shift out of snow, to REVERSE (R) only after yourvehicle is dangerous. I Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in...
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... you need more power. The transaxle will operate in first gear at vehicle speeds greater than 65 rnph (109 kmh), or you can damage your engine...'.
... you need more power. The transaxle will operate in first gear at vehicle speeds greater than 65 rnph (109 kmh), or you can damage your engine...'.
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Shift Speeds I A CAUTION: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, you start or idle your engine. REVERSE (R): To back up on the clutch pedal slowlywhile pressing the accelerator pedal. DonY shift fromFIFTH (5) to SECOND (2) or from FOURTH (4) to REVERSE (R) only after ...
Shift Speeds I A CAUTION: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, you start or idle your engine. REVERSE (R): To back up on the clutch pedal slowlywhile pressing the accelerator pedal. DonY shift fromFIFTH (5) to SECOND (2) or from FOURTH (4) to REVERSE (R) only after ...
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... the SHIFT light when you accelerate, is not running smoothlyor for good performance. \, SHIFT When this light comes on . Acceleration Shift Speeds for 2.4L (Code T) Engine 1st to2nd 2nd to 3rd Up Shift Light If you have amanual transaxle, you can higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you... (64 h h / ) 45 mph (72 km/h) 3rd to4th 4th to downshift two You or more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you downshift, you have to 5th If your speed drops below mph (32 lun/h), or if the 20...
... the SHIFT light when you accelerate, is not running smoothlyor for good performance. \, SHIFT When this light comes on . Acceleration Shift Speeds for 2.4L (Code T) Engine 1st to2nd 2nd to 3rd Up Shift Light If you have amanual transaxle, you can higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you... (64 h h / ) 45 mph (72 km/h) 3rd to4th 4th to downshift two You or more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you downshift, you have to 5th If your speed drops below mph (32 lun/h), or if the 20...
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... the lever. 0 Push the lever all way toward the frontof the your vehicle if the shift lever is i PARK (P) n 2-25 If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can leave your vehicleyith the ignitionkey in your hand, your when you 're pulling a trailer, see YI'owing a Trailer" in PARK (P) with...
... the lever. 0 Push the lever all way toward the frontof the your vehicle if the shift lever is i PARK (P) n 2-25 If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can leave your vehicleyith the ignitionkey in your hand, your when you 're pulling a trailer, see YI'owing a Trailer" in PARK (P) with...
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... you may need to have another vehicle push yours little uphill to the shift pull lever out of PARK (P), This is PARK (P) with the engine running, it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked intoPARK (P). After you've moved the shift lever into BARK (P) properly before you ... to, you If you can be sure your vehicle in is called "torque lock."To prevent torque l'ock, set . Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running , be dangerous leave your transaxle intoPARK (P) properly, the weight of the a pressure from PARK (P) without first pushing the button. To find it . ...
... you may need to have another vehicle push yours little uphill to the shift pull lever out of PARK (P), This is PARK (P) with the engine running, it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked intoPARK (P). After you've moved the shift lever into BARK (P) properly before you ... to, you If you can be sure your vehicle in is called "torque lock."To prevent torque l'ock, set . Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running , be dangerous leave your transaxle intoPARK (P) properly, the weight of the a pressure from PARK (P) without first pushing the button. To find it . ...
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... only with all 'the windows down to blow out anyCO; Repairs weren't done correctly. If you can burn. 2-28 Parking Over Things That Burn , Engine Exhaust A CAUTION:. Engine exhaust cankill. Your vehicle or exhaust systemhad been modified improperly. It can burn could touch hot exhaust parts underyour vehicle and ignite. r ' ings that...
... only with all 'the windows down to blow out anyCO; Repairs weren't done correctly. If you can burn. 2-28 Parking Over Things That Burn , Engine Exhaust A CAUTION:. Engine exhaust cankill. Your vehicle or exhaust systemhad been modified improperly. It can burn could touch hot exhaust parts underyour vehicle and ignite. r ' ings that...
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...deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into yourvehicle (see 2-29 You or otherscould be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in the Index. /$\ CAUTION: Idling the engine with e air system controloff th could allow dangerous exhaust into yourvehicle even if the fan switch at thehighest setting. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the...(Automatic Transaxle) It's better not park with theengine running . To be sure your vehicle won 't move, even when you 've left the engine running unless you have to be sure your vehicle if the shift lever not fully in the Index. also "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P)...
...deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into yourvehicle (see 2-29 You or otherscould be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in the Index. /$\ CAUTION: Idling the engine with e air system controloff th could allow dangerous exhaust into yourvehicle even if the fan switch at thehighest setting. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the...(Automatic Transaxle) It's better not park with theengine running . To be sure your vehicle won 't move, even when you 've left the engine running unless you have to be sure your vehicle if the shift lever not fully in the Index. also "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P)...