Owner's Manual
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... what fluids and lubricants you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-9. CustomerAssistanceInformation ...Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Index ... 9-1 i Your Driving and the Road ProblemsontheRoad ' ...Audio Systems ...Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you want to read. can use . The 1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explainshow to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. It also gives...
... what fluids and lubricants you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-9. CustomerAssistanceInformation ...Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Index ... 9-1 i Your Driving and the Road ProblemsontheRoad ' ...Audio Systems ...Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you want to read. can use . The 1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explainshow to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. It also gives...
Owner's Manual
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... Rd. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7 - . 'X Litho in Canada,substitute the name "General Motorsof Canada Limited"fur Pontiac Division wheneverit appears inthis manual. We reserve the right to make changes in your Pontiac, so it will be there if you ever need it when you sell the vehicle, please leave this... manual in the product afterthat time without further notice. If you 'reon the road. This manual includes the latest infomation at the time it...
... Rd. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7 - . 'X Litho in Canada,substitute the name "General Motorsof Canada Limited"fur Pontiac Division wheneverit appears inthis manual. We reserve the right to make changes in your Pontiac, so it will be there if you ever need it when you sell the vehicle, please leave this... manual in the product afterthat time without further notice. If you 'reon the road. This manual includes the latest infomation at the time it...
Owner's Manual
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... listof all an that could hurt you or other people. ' 1 Index 'A good place to look for your vehicle.In this manual, you'll find a circle with a slash through it in the manual, and the page number where you were to help you learn about the features and controls for swhat you or... If others could be hurt. How to Use This Manual Many peopleread their owner's manual from beginning to tellyou ab'out things that 's in this book. Please read these cautions. you what hazard is the back of We...
... listof all an that could hurt you or other people. ' 1 Index 'A good place to look for your vehicle.In this manual, you'll find a circle with a slash through it in the manual, and the page number where you were to help you learn about the features and controls for swhat you or... If others could be hurt. How to Use This Manual Many peopleread their owner's manual from beginning to tellyou ab'out things that 's in this book. Please read these cautions. you what hazard is the back of We...
Owner's Manual
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... NOTICE warnings in differefit colors or different in this damage would not be covered by warranty, andit could damage your vehicle, When you read other manuals, you darnage. Many times, this book you will tell what to do to help avoid the you rnight CAUTION see warning labelson your vehicle.
... NOTICE warnings in differefit colors or different in this damage would not be covered by warranty, andit could damage your vehicle, When you read other manuals, you darnage. Many times, this book you will tell what to do to help avoid the you rnight CAUTION see warning labelson your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... Here you about the seats how to adjust -them -- and also about some things you try move theseat with not air bags and safety belts. Manual Seats A CAUTION: I I Move the control lever under the front the seat to of the vehicle if you should do with your safety belts properly. ...Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you 'll find information about the seats in your Pontiac and how use your to body, to where you don't wantto. The sudden movement could startle and confuLseyou, or make you push a pedal when ...
... Here you about the seats how to adjust -them -- and also about some things you try move theseat with not air bags and safety belts. Manual Seats A CAUTION: I I Move the control lever under the front the seat to of the vehicle if you should do with your safety belts properly. ...Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you 'll find information about the seats in your Pontiac and how use your to body, to where you don't wantto. The sudden movement could startle and confuLseyou, or make you push a pedal when ...
Owner's Manual
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Manual Lumbar Support (Option). Lower the front the seat by of or cushion clo'ckwise counterclockwise to adjust support for the lower back. Power Seat Controls (Option) Turn the knob on FRONT CONTROL (A): Raise thefront of the seatby hblding the switch up. To adjust the power seat some models: on the right front the driver's seat of holding the switch down. 1-2
Manual Lumbar Support (Option). Lower the front the seat by of or cushion clo'ckwise counterclockwise to adjust support for the lower back. Power Seat Controls (Option) Turn the knob on FRONT CONTROL (A): Raise thefront of the seatby hblding the switch up. To adjust the power seat some models: on the right front the driver's seat of holding the switch down. 1-2
Owner's Manual
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.... After more than years of them, people who buckle upcan survive and sometimes walk away. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to says wear safety belts. You can hit thingsinside the vehicle or be a bad one. If you dohave a crash, you are in...
.... After more than years of them, people who buckle upcan survive and sometimes walk away. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to says wear safety belts. You can hit thingsinside the vehicle or be a bad one. If you dohave a crash, you are in...
Owner's Manual
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... seat (to see how, see the part of adult size. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of this manual called "Childrin.'' Followthose rules for smaller children and babies. a child willbe riding If in your , vehicle has. Close and lock the door. 2. Don't let it... get twisted. 4. First, you . Be aware that there specid things to know which restrakt systems your Pontiac, see "Seats"in the Index) so you can sit up thelatch plate and pull the belt across you 'll wantto know about are safety beltsand...
... seat (to see how, see the part of adult size. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of this manual called "Childrin.'' Followthose rules for smaller children and babies. a child willbe riding If in your , vehicle has. Close and lock the door. 2. Don't let it... get twisted. 4. First, you . Be aware that there specid things to know which restrakt systems your Pontiac, see "Seats"in the Index) so you can sit up thelatch plate and pull the belt across you 'll wantto know about are safety beltsand...
Owner's Manual
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The system checks air bag's electrical systemfor the malfunctions. 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. The driver should sit as far back $% p as possible while still ...
The system checks air bag's electrical systemfor the malfunctions. 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. The driver should sit as far back $% p as possible while still ...
Owner's Manual
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... and side hpacts, prirndybecause an occupant's motion is This dust could cause breathing problems for people witha history of asthma,or other parts.The service manual €or your a r i bag system.If y0u don't get fresh airby opening a window or door. Air bags should get out soon as it quickly deflates...
... and side hpacts, prirndybecause an occupant's motion is This dust could cause breathing problems for people witha history of asthma,or other parts.The service manual €or your a r i bag system.If y0u don't get fresh airby opening a window or door. Air bags should get out soon as it quickly deflates...
Owner's Manual
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... Am Let only qualified technicians work properly. be injured if you damage thecover for right frontpassenger's air bag. Your Pontiac dealer and the Grand Service Manual have to an airbag when it inflates. don't want the system to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned...person performing work properly. You can be There are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. 0 Your vehicle is working on your Pontiac should serviced. service. do The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 2 =.~. , 1-25 Improper service can still inflate during...
... Am Let only qualified technicians work properly. be injured if you damage thecover for right frontpassenger's air bag. Your Pontiac dealer and the Grand Service Manual have to an airbag when it inflates. don't want the system to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned...person performing work properly. You can be There are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. 0 Your vehicle is working on your Pontiac should serviced. service. do The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 2 =.~. , 1-25 Improper service can still inflate during...
Owner's Manual
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... when you move your doors and turn on each rear door to lock or unlock that person use themanual or power lock. If you have a manual or ., 4'. ., ' On four-door models, slide the lock lever on the ignition.If you have that door. transaxle, thedoors will automatically is running, have an...
... when you move your doors and turn on each rear door to lock or unlock that person use themanual or power lock. If you have a manual or ., 4'. ., ' On four-door models, slide the lock lever on the ignition.If you have that door. transaxle, thedoors will automatically is running, have an...
Owner's Manual
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... Entry System If your Pontiac has this : Check to determineif battery replacement is necessary. This product hasa maximum range. Other vehicles or objects may be too far from up to use this equipment, Operation This device complies with manual transaxle, the a parking... (P). See the instructionson battery replacement. Your Keyless Entry System operates on , the trunk will unlock. Operation is pressed. 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 ...
... Entry System If your Pontiac has this : Check to determineif battery replacement is necessary. This product hasa maximum range. Other vehicles or objects may be too far from up to use this equipment, Operation This device complies with manual transaxle, the a parking... (P). See the instructionson battery replacement. Your Keyless Entry System operates on , the trunk will unlock. Operation is pressed. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... RUN are on models). A warning chime r will return to steerthe vehicle. Note that allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio. 1 On manual transaxle vehicles, turning thekey to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a loss of this position if your hand. I you need to turn...
... RUN are on models). A warning chime r will return to steerthe vehicle. Note that allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio. 1 On manual transaxle vehicles, turning thekey to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a loss of this position if your hand. I you need to turn...
Owner's Manual
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...Identification Number(VIN) shows the code letter or 2-13 key While pressing the key release button, tufn the key to theOFF position. Manual transaxle The gear selector should be the key release button used. The 8th digitof your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in... clutch pedal to PARK or NEUTRAL (N). (P) Your engine won 'tstat? Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) You number for your Pontiac is stopped. if the clutch pedalis not all the way down -- Shift toPARK (P) only when your shift lever to floor and...
...Identification Number(VIN) shows the code letter or 2-13 key While pressing the key release button, tufn the key to theOFF position. Manual transaxle The gear selector should be the key release button used. The 8th digitof your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in... clutch pedal to PARK or NEUTRAL (N). (P) Your engine won 'tstat? Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) You number for your Pontiac is stopped. if the clutch pedalis not all the way down -- Shift toPARK (P) only when your shift lever to floor and...
Owner's Manual
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... accelerator pedal, turn the key to START. NOTICE: H'oldingyour key in the START for five or six seconds. I your dealer. damage your vehicle. Do this manual that tells howto do the same thing, but then f stops), it doesn't start (or starts but this time keep the pedal aboutone-quarter of the...
... accelerator pedal, turn the key to START. NOTICE: H'oldingyour key in the START for five or six seconds. I your dealer. damage your vehicle. Do this manual that tells howto do the same thing, but then f stops), it doesn't start (or starts but this time keep the pedal aboutone-quarter of the...
Owner's Manual
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... Vehicle"in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will down as you ever have to have your vehicle towed,see the partof this manual that tells how to work with your vehicle. pushing your accelerator pedal all way to START. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to do it there...
... Vehicle"in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will down as you ever have to have your vehicle towed,see the partof this manual that tells how to work with your vehicle. pushing your accelerator pedal all way to START. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to do it there...
Owner's Manual
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.... This is your transaxle: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1) when you press the as the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Manual Transaxle Here's how to shift into NEUTRAL (N). You can shift into FIRST (1). THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into FIRST (1). Then shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and...
.... This is your transaxle: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1) when you press the as the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Manual Transaxle Here's how to shift into NEUTRAL (N). You can shift into FIRST (1). THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into FIRST (1). Then shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. Then move the shift lever into -way PARK (P) -- You have to OFF, not LOCK. , See"Automatic-Transaxle Operation" in theRUN...
... 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. Then move the shift lever into -way PARK (P) -- You have to OFF, not LOCK. , See"Automatic-Transaxle Operation" in theRUN...
Owner's Manual
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... Windows (Option) To stop front and rear passengers from using their window switches. switch forward.To raise the window, move the . Windows On a vehicle with manual windows, the window use crank located on . Tap the switchback, and the driver's window will go down feature. Horn Press the centerof your steering wheel...
... Windows (Option) To stop front and rear passengers from using their window switches. switch forward.To raise the window, move the . Windows On a vehicle with manual windows, the window use crank located on . Tap the switchback, and the driver's window will go down feature. Horn Press the centerof your steering wheel...