Owner's Manual
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...in several places of are parts the air bag system in the Index. be injured if you is qualified to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery disconnected,an air is working on your air bagsystem. Avoid wires wrapped with a crash sensing and diagnostic ...vehicle the air bag and system. The module records information about the readiness the system, when the sensors of around your Pontiac should serviced. Your Pontiac dealer and the Grand Service Manual have to an airbag when it inflates. You can be There are activated and driver's safety belt usage at...
...in several places of are parts the air bag system in the Index. be injured if you is qualified to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery disconnected,an air is working on your air bagsystem. Avoid wires wrapped with a crash sensing and diagnostic ...vehicle the air bag and system. The module records information about the readiness the system, when the sensors of around your Pontiac should serviced. Your Pontiac dealer and the Grand Service Manual have to an airbag when it inflates. You can be There are activated and driver's safety belt usage at...
Owner's Manual
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... wearing safety belts. Like all occupants, they don't wear safety belts. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work everyone, including pregnant for to making key safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger's safety works the same belt way as possible, b'elow the...
... wearing safety belts. Like all occupants, they don't wear safety belts. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work everyone, including pregnant for to making key safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger's safety works the same belt way as possible, b'elow the...
Owner's Manual
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...your vehicleto get in a safe place. NOTICE: ' When a new Grand Am is used for the igdtion, the doors and all other locks. If you 'll be sure you ever lock your Pontiac dealerfor the correct key code. Your Pontiac has a number of trouble getting'intoyour vehicle if you have new ... easilyusing these tags. h an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program at 1-8'00-ROADSIDDor 1-800-762-3743. If you lose your keys, you need a new key, go to your keys inside. One key is delivered, the dealer removes the tags firom the keys,and gives them to the first owner. Keep the...
...your vehicleto get in a safe place. NOTICE: ' When a new Grand Am is used for the igdtion, the doors and all other locks. If you 'll be sure you ever lock your Pontiac dealerfor the correct key code. Your Pontiac has a number of trouble getting'intoyour vehicle if you have new ... easilyusing these tags. h an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program at 1-8'00-ROADSIDDor 1-800-762-3743. If you lose your keys, you need a new key, go to your keys inside. One key is delivered, the dealer removes the tags firom the keys,and gives them to the first owner. Keep the...
Owner's Manual
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... unlock all the doors of your vehiclefrom the driver or front passenger door lock switch. unlock when the key turned to the If you don't want the doors to automatically unlock when the key is turned tothe OW position, you have a manual or ., 4'. ., ' On four-door models, slide the lock lever on...
... unlock all the doors of your vehiclefrom the driver or front passenger door lock switch. unlock when the key turned to the If you don't want the doors to automatically unlock when the key is turned tothe OW position, you have a manual or ., 4'. ., ' On four-door models, slide the lock lever on...
Owner's Manual
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... locks. 1. Do the same thing to move the lock all the way up." 2. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take your key, open a in rear door when the security lock is use one of inside when this feature is on: 1. door The rear doors your vehiclecannot be... able toopen in , ,I - , .. ' .. 1. 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 . Use...
... locks. 1. Do the same thing to move the lock all the way up." 2. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take your key, open a in rear door when the security lock is use one of inside when this feature is on: 1. door The rear doors your vehiclecannot be... able toopen in , ,I - , .. ' .. 1. 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 . Use...
Owner's Manual
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...This device may not cause harmful intederence, and (2) This device must be too far from up to 38 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter suppliedwith your vehicle. Your Keyless Entry System operates on , the trunk will unlock. If UNLOCK is pressed twice quickly, all doors... will unlock if the automatic tramaxle is in NEUTRAL (N) or PARK (P). Keyless Entry System If your Pontiac has this : Check to determineif battery replacement is necessary. See your Pontiac dealerOF a qualified twhnicim for service. 0 Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized...
...This device may not cause harmful intederence, and (2) This device must be too far from up to 38 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter suppliedwith your vehicle. Your Keyless Entry System operates on , the trunk will unlock. If UNLOCK is pressed twice quickly, all doors... will unlock if the automatic tramaxle is in NEUTRAL (N) or PARK (P). Keyless Entry System If your Pontiac has this : Check to determineif battery replacement is necessary. See your Pontiac dealerOF a qualified twhnicim for service. 0 Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized...
Owner's Manual
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... If have only two transmitters matched it 's probablytime to bring any location. Once the new trans'mitter is lost transmitter will not unlock your chain key transmitter should last about two years. Remember to change the batteries. 3. Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Replacing the Battery the Remote Keyless Entry in . Put...
... If have only two transmitters matched it 's probablytime to bring any location. Once the new trans'mitter is lost transmitter will not unlock your chain key transmitter should last about two years. Remember to change the batteries. 3. Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Replacing the Battery the Remote Keyless Entry in . Put...
Owner's Manual
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... into yourvehicle. Make surethe override feature is located on the floor near the left side the driver's seat front of the fuel of the lock keys to release the not activated. 2-8 Pull upward the remote release handle on VENT. See "Engine Exhaust" in door release. See "Comfort Controls'' in the Index...
... into yourvehicle. Make surethe override feature is located on the floor near the left side the driver's seat front of the fuel of the lock keys to release the not activated. 2-8 Pull upward the remote release handle on VENT. See "Engine Exhaust" in door release. See "Comfort Controls'' in the Index...
Owner's Manual
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...chime remindingyou to lock And the doors. When you park your Pontiac and open the driver's door, you can make it . Your steering wheel will locked, andso will not release the trunk lid. If you . remember to remove your key from the ignitionand take them in a lighted spot, close all... Ignition If you . 2-9 To t r the override feature slide the switch all windows and lock your Pontiac has number of the trunklid, mounted tothe trunk lid latch. not have anautomatic transaxle, taking your key out also locks your be ignition. Parking at Night Park in a storage area,or take it with...
...chime remindingyou to lock And the doors. When you park your Pontiac and open the driver's door, you can make it . Your steering wheel will locked, andso will not release the trunk lid. If you . remember to remove your key from the ignitionand take them in a lighted spot, close all... Ignition If you . 2-9 To t r the override feature slide the switch all windows and lock your Pontiac has number of the trunklid, mounted tothe trunk lid latch. not have anautomatic transaxle, taking your key out also locks your be ignition. Parking at Night Park in a storage area,or take it with...
Owner's Manual
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in your dealerfor service. e Then take your Pontiac dealer service. At this time, you may want to leaveyour ignition key? system The If the THEFT SYS light comes on while the ... BontiacRoadsi4e Assistance 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. to But what if you have ...^ 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. Put your valuablesin a storage area,l i e your trunk or ...
in your dealerfor service. e Then take your Pontiac dealer service. At this time, you may want to leaveyour ignition key? system The If the THEFT SYS light comes on while the ... BontiacRoadsi4e Assistance 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. to But what if you have ...^ 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. Put your valuablesin a storage area,l i e your trunk or ...
Owner's Manual
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... first 200 miles (322 km) or so.During this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer duringbreak-in the key and turn the can mean premature wear .and earlier replacement.
... first 200 miles (322 km) or so.During this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer duringbreak-in the key and turn the can mean premature wear .and earlier replacement.
Owner's Manual
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... engine and release the switch. A warning chime r will return to operate your engine. But even when the engine is moving , turn the key hard. START (E): This position starts your electrical power accessories, and to steerthe vehicle. Don't press thekey release button while the vehicle is not ...such as the radio. 1 On manual transaxle vehicles, turning thekey to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in which you pur: the key into the ignition B: switch, the switch is not running , you need to any accessories. OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition...
... engine and release the switch. A warning chime r will return to operate your engine. But even when the engine is moving , turn the key hard. START (E): This position starts your electrical power accessories, and to steerthe vehicle. Don't press thekey release button while the vehicle is not ...such as the radio. 1 On manual transaxle vehicles, turning thekey to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in which you pur: the key into the ignition B: switch, the switch is not running , you need to any accessories. OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition...
Owner's Manual
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... Identification Number(VIN) shows the code letter or 2-13 The 8th digitof your vehicle is stopped. Automatic transaxle Move your Pontiac is To remove the key, turn the to theOFF position. If you do, you 're already moving . Starting Your Engine Engines stast differently. ... LOCK position. To restart when you could damage the transaxle. is moving , use NEUTRAL(N) only. key While pressing the key release button, tufn the key to floor and start engine. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) You number for your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in ...
... Identification Number(VIN) shows the code letter or 2-13 The 8th digitof your vehicle is stopped. Automatic transaxle Move your Pontiac is To remove the key, turn the to theOFF position. If you do, you 're already moving . Starting Your Engine Engines stast differently. ... LOCK position. To restart when you could damage the transaxle. is moving , use NEUTRAL(N) only. key While pressing the key release button, tufn the key to floor and start engine. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) You number for your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in ...
Owner's Manual
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Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the key to be drained much gasoline. And the excessive heat can NOTICE: Your engine isdesigned to workwith the electronics...with your vehicle. Thisclears the extra gasoline from the engine. As soon asit does, let go of the key.The idle speed willgo down as you hold key in your dealer. floor and holding it could changethe way the engine operates. damage your acc,elerator pedal ... doesn't start (or starts but this time keep the pedal aboutone-quarter of the way down of the key. 3. NOTICE: H'oldingyour key in the Index.
Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the key to be drained much gasoline. And the excessive heat can NOTICE: Your engine isdesigned to workwith the electronics...with your vehicle. Thisclears the extra gasoline from the engine. As soon asit does, let go of the key.The idle speed willgo down as you hold key in your dealer. floor and holding it could changethe way the engine operates. damage your acc,elerator pedal ... doesn't start (or starts but this time keep the pedal aboutone-quarter of the way down of the key. 3. NOTICE: H'oldingyour key in the Index.
Owner's Manual
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If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you hold the key in your engine might not perform properly. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the ...tells how to do it without damaging your engine won't start (or startsbut then stops), Try it there as your ignition key to the the floor and holding it could change theway the engine operates. And the excessive heat can damage your dealer....way to START. Starting Your 3.1 Liter Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your go of the key.The idle speed will cause yourbattery tobe drained much gasoline.
If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you hold the key in your engine might not perform properly. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the ...tells how to do it without damaging your engine won't start (or startsbut then stops), Try it there as your ignition key to the the floor and holding it could change theway the engine operates. And the excessive heat can damage your dealer....way to START. Starting Your 3.1 Liter Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your go of the key.The idle speed will cause yourbattery tobe drained much gasoline.
Owner's Manual
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... use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. n If you shift from PARK (P) when the can ignition key is stopped. I )later REVERSE (R): Use this gear to your transaxle caused'byshifting 'out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels... (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle is dangerous. Then move very rapidly. Unless your regular brakes before in starting the engine.Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You could move the shift lever into maintain brake application. Ensure the shift lever is firmly on....
... use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. n If you shift from PARK (P) when the can ignition key is stopped. I )later REVERSE (R): Use this gear to your transaxle caused'byshifting 'out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels... (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle is dangerous. Then move very rapidly. Unless your regular brakes before in starting the engine.Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You could move the shift lever into maintain brake application. Ensure the shift lever is firmly on....
Owner's Manual
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... steps that follow. If you can leave your vehicleyith the ignitionkey in your hand, your vehicle is not fully in the Index. 2. Remove the key and take it with you 're on the lever. 0 Push the lever all way toward the frontof the your vehicle if the shift lever is... foot and set . Your vehiclecan roll. If you're pulling a trailer, see YI'owing a Trailer" in PARK (P) with your when you . Move the ignition key to get out of your vehicle. 3. Hold the brake pedal down with the parking brakefirmly set the parking brake. 2. Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models...
... steps that follow. If you can leave your vehicleyith the ignitionkey in your hand, your vehicle is not fully in the Index. 2. Remove the key and take it with you 're on the lever. 0 Push the lever all way toward the frontof the your vehicle if the shift lever is... foot and set . Your vehiclecan roll. If you're pulling a trailer, see YI'owing a Trailer" in PARK (P) with your when you . Move the ignition key to get out of your vehicle. 3. Hold the brake pedal down with the parking brakefirmly set the parking brake. 2. Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models...
Owner's Manual
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..." in theRUN position. Then move the shift lever into -way PARK (P) -- as you shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the Index. Turn the key to fully apply your regular brakes beforecan you maintain brake application. You have to OFF, not LOCK. , If you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease pressurewn... button before moving shift lever.) the If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle ModelsOnly) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Shifting Out of PARK (P), try this: , . 1.
..." in theRUN position. Then move the shift lever into -way PARK (P) -- as you shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the Index. Turn the key to fully apply your regular brakes beforecan you maintain brake application. You have to OFF, not LOCK. , If you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease pressurewn... button before moving shift lever.) the If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle ModelsOnly) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Shifting Out of PARK (P), try this: , . 1.
Owner's Manual
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... ignition was recently turned the lamps off . 2-42 Pressit again toturn the lamp off , 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. When interior lamps g o the, off for 15 seconds on when your vehicle...
... ignition was recently turned the lamps off . 2-42 Pressit again toturn the lamp off , 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. When interior lamps g o the, off for 15 seconds on when your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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n Pull up on the front edge the m e s t to open the center of the vehicle's keys to lock and unlock the glove box. Center Console Storage Area Overhead Console Sunglasses Storage Place your coins in the overhead console. Coinhslder Place your sunglasses i the open , pull the glove box handle toward you in the appropriate slots within the center console i front of the gearshift selector. To open area located above n you . Storage Compartments Glove Box Use one of console storagearea for cassette tapes, gloves, etc. 2-46
n Pull up on the front edge the m e s t to open the center of the vehicle's keys to lock and unlock the glove box. Center Console Storage Area Overhead Console Sunglasses Storage Place your coins in the overhead console. Coinhslder Place your sunglasses i the open , pull the glove box handle toward you in the appropriate slots within the center console i front of the gearshift selector. To open area located above n you . Storage Compartments Glove Box Use one of console storagearea for cassette tapes, gloves, etc. 2-46