Owner's Manual
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... to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants you want to read. The 1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explainshow to start and operate your Pontiac running properly and looking good. 6-1 7-1 8-1 , . , (, This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives...
... to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants you want to read. The 1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explainshow to start and operate your Pontiac running properly and looking good. 6-1 7-1 8-1 , . , (, This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives...
Owner's Manual
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...drives's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver hasa lap-shoulder belt. Pick up straight. 3. Here's how 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 children. Close and lock the door. 2. First, you . Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. 4. We'll start w t the driver position. Be aware that there specid things to wear it properly. 1. Adjust the seat (to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part...
...drives's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver hasa lap-shoulder belt. Pick up straight. 3. Here's how 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 children. Close and lock the door. 2. First, you . Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. 4. We'll start w t the driver position. Be aware that there specid things to wear it properly. 1. Adjust the seat (to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part...
Owner's Manual
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.... in the Index). At this time, you have to leave something valuable. See your vehicle? Passlock is 'removed from the START the position as soon as the engine starts. In an emergency, call the BontiacRoadsi4e Assistance Program at 1-8OO-RBADSIDEor 1-800-762-3743. ,is armed once the key is ... vehicle may want to check the also fuses (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in your Pontiac dealer service. Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is started.In the unlikely event that the engine stalls and the THEFT SYS light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing b'...
.... in the Index). At this time, you have to leave something valuable. See your vehicle? Passlock is 'removed from the START the position as soon as the engine starts. In an emergency, call the BontiacRoadsi4e Assistance Program at 1-8OO-RBADSIDEor 1-800-762-3743. ,is armed once the key is ... vehicle may want to check the also fuses (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in your Pontiac dealer service. Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is started.In the unlikely event that the engine stalls and the THEFT SYS light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing b'...
Owner's Manual
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... if you follow these guidelines: 0 Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first miles (804 km). 500 Don't make.ful1-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stopsfor the first 200 miles (322 km) or so.During this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. 0 Don...
... if you follow these guidelines: 0 Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first miles (804 km). 500 Don't make.ful1-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stopsfor the first 200 miles (322 km) or so.During this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. 0 Don...
Owner's Manual
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... in the ignition. Use this works, then yourvehicle needs service. 2-12 RUN (D): This position is where the returns after key you start your key seems stuckin LOCK and you can't turn the steeringwheel left and right while you to operate your hand. When the engine... . LOCK ( ) Before you can use RUN to operate your engine. A warning chime r will return to displaysome instrument panel warning lights. START (E): This position starts your electrical power accessories, and to RUN for normal driving. If it isall the way in. switch The stays in a loss of this position...
... in the ignition. Use this works, then yourvehicle needs service. 2-12 RUN (D): This position is where the returns after key you start your key seems stuckin LOCK and you can't turn the steeringwheel left and right while you to operate your hand. When the engine... . LOCK ( ) Before you can use RUN to operate your engine. A warning chime r will return to displaysome instrument panel warning lights. START (E): This position starts your electrical power accessories, and to RUN for normal driving. If it isall the way in. switch The stays in a loss of this position...
Owner's Manual
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... The gear selector should be the key release button used. Your the the vehicle won 't start any other position that 's a safety feature. Shift toPARK (P) only when your Pontiac is stopped. To restart when you could damage the transaxle. is To remove the key, ...turn the to theOFF position. Starting Your Engine Engines stast differently. The 8th digitof your instrument panel. (See "...
... The gear selector should be the key release button used. Your the the vehicle won 't start any other position that 's a safety feature. Shift toPARK (P) only when your Pontiac is stopped. To restart when you could damage the transaxle. is To remove the key, ...turn the to theOFF position. Starting Your Engine Engines stast differently. The 8th digitof your instrument panel. (See "...
Owner's Manual
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...add electrical parts oraccessories, you could beflooded with your vehicle. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner. If you hold key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause yourbattery to the 2-14 damage your acc,elerator pedal allthe way to be drained much ... and if weather is the very cold (below-20°F or -29"C), push the accelerator pedal about three seconds. floor and holding it doesn't start (or starts but this time keep the pedal aboutone-quarter of the way down for about one-quarter the way down as you ever have to...
...add electrical parts oraccessories, you could beflooded with your vehicle. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner. If you hold key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause yourbattery to the 2-14 damage your acc,elerator pedal allthe way to be drained much ... and if weather is the very cold (below-20°F or -29"C), push the accelerator pedal about three seconds. floor and holding it doesn't start (or starts but this time keep the pedal aboutone-quarter of the way down for about one-quarter the way down as you ever have to...
Owner's Manual
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...dealer. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to work with the electronics in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will down as you don't, your engine won't start (or startsbut then stops), Try it without damaging your vehicle. If you could be flooded with... the the floor and holding it there as your go of the key.The idle speed will cause yourbattery tobe drained much gasoline. When theengine starts, let go engine gets warm. I you hold the key in your vehicle. If your engine might not perform properly. NOTICE: Holding yourkey...
...dealer. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to work with the electronics in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will down as you don't, your engine won't start (or startsbut then stops), Try it without damaging your vehicle. If you could be flooded with... the the floor and holding it there as your go of the key.The idle speed will cause yourbattery tobe drained much gasoline. When theengine starts, let go engine gets warm. I you hold the key in your vehicle. If your engine might not perform properly. NOTICE: Holding yourkey...
Owner's Manual
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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.
Owner's Manual
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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. Don't ... different positions for the shift lever on the console between the seats. You or others could be sure your front wheels. 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 leveris not fullyin...
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. Don't ... different positions for the shift lever on the console between the seats. You or others could be sure your front wheels. 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 leveris not fullyin...
Owner's Manual
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... lever is being towed. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is fully PARK (P) range before movingthe shift lever.) See "Shifting Out PARK ( ? " in starting the engine.Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. If you wish. (Press the shift lever button of before in this position, your engine doesn't connect with the...
... lever is being towed. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is fully PARK (P) range before movingthe shift lever.) See "Shifting Out PARK ( ? " in starting the engine.Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. If you wish. (Press the shift lever button of before in this position, your engine doesn't connect with the...
Owner's Manual
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... downshift, you could lose control your vehicle. Also, use WVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for best fuel economy. NEUTRAL '(N):Use this position when you start or idle your vehicle is stopped. Shifting to REVERSE (It) while your vehicle is moving could injure yourself or others. of And you could damage...
... downshift, you could lose control your vehicle. Also, use WVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for best fuel economy. NEUTRAL '(N):Use this position when you start or idle your vehicle is stopped. Shifting to REVERSE (It) while your vehicle is moving could injure yourself or others. of And you could damage...
Owner's Manual
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..."Automatic-Transaxle Operation" in theRUN position. as 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) -- Turn the key to fully apply your regular brakes beforecan you shift...
..."Automatic-Transaxle Operation" in theRUN position. as 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) -- Turn the key to fully apply your regular brakes beforecan you shift...
Owner's Manual
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... two downward (for left) positions. Q 2-32 A green arrow on the instrument panel also will be out. raise or lower the lever just until the mow starts to signal a turn or a lane change. Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn or lane change. When the turn is burned,out,replace it there...
... two downward (for left) positions. Q 2-32 A green arrow on the instrument panel also will be out. raise or lower the lever just until the mow starts to signal a turn or a lane change. Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn or lane change. When the turn is burned,out,replace it there...
Owner's Manual
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The other lamps that come on at brightness. To idle your high-beam headlamps will also on. Then start the vehicle,The DRL will hear a warning chime. The taillmps, sidemarker and otherlamps won't be on.Your instrument panelwonY be on. Lamps On Reminder If ...
The other lamps that come on at brightness. To idle your high-beam headlamps will also on. Then start the vehicle,The DRL will hear a warning chime. The taillmps, sidemarker and otherlamps won't be on.Your instrument panelwonY be on. Lamps On Reminder If ...
Owner's Manual
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...'sfunctions. Warning ,Lights,Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gagesthat may beon your warninglights and gages could also save you the start engine just to wrong beforeit becomes serious enough cause an expensive repair or replacement. Waiting to know when there's a problem with this section, you locate...
...'sfunctions. Warning ,Lights,Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gagesthat may beon your warninglights and gages could also save you the start engine just to wrong beforeit becomes serious enough cause an expensive repair or replacement. Waiting to know when there's a problem with this section, you locate...
Owner's Manual
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... 'come on about eight seconds to remind people for about 55 seconds. AIR, BAG If the air bag readiness light doesn't come on when you start your vehicle, stays on,or comes on when you turn your vehicle serviced right away. 2-55 not Have your ignition to fasten their safety belts.... You will flashfor about 20 seconds, then it will see "Air Bag" in the Index. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the keyis turned toRUN or START, a chime will come on. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on panel, which shows AIR BAG. The light for tells you...
... 'come on about eight seconds to remind people for about 55 seconds. AIR, BAG If the air bag readiness light doesn't come on when you start your vehicle, stays on,or comes on when you turn your vehicle serviced right away. 2-55 not Have your ignition to fasten their safety belts.... You will flashfor about 20 seconds, then it will see "Air Bag" in the Index. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the keyis turned toRUN or START, a chime will come on. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on panel, which shows AIR BAG. The light for tells you...
Owner's Manual
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... stays on, or comes on after your parking brake is with your regular brakes. That's normal. If it will stay on , you set your Pontiac needs service. Then start your parlung brake doesn't release comes on afteryou've pulled off . fully. When the ignition is brakes and there's a problem with the brake... system warning lighlt on can lead to an accident.If the lightis still on when you start the engine again to reset the system. Or, the light on as light will also come il Your brake systemmay not be working properly if...
... stays on, or comes on after your parking brake is with your regular brakes. That's normal. If it will stay on , you set your Pontiac needs service. Then start your parlung brake doesn't release comes on afteryou've pulled off . fully. When the ignition is brakes and there's a problem with the brake... system warning lighlt on can lead to an accident.If the lightis still on when you start the engine again to reset the system. Or, the light on as light will also come il Your brake systemmay not be working properly if...
Owner's Manual
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If the light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will come on as you start the engine. The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for the following reasons: 0 Enhanced,T'raction Syst'em Warning Light (Option) With the Enhanced ...
If the light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will come on as you start the engine. The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for the following reasons: 0 Enhanced,T'raction Syst'em Warning Light (Option) With the Enhanced ...
Owner's Manual
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... you experience this as designed since small amounts of the one proper fuelto turn on fuel? As your engine starts run out of fuel, your engine notto run as efficiently as stalling after start-up, stalling when you low on . Did youjust drive through a! Make sure to fully install the cap. of...
... you experience this as designed since small amounts of the one proper fuelto turn on fuel? As your engine starts run out of fuel, your engine notto run as efficiently as stalling after start-up, stalling when you low on . Did youjust drive through a! Make sure to fully install the cap. of...