Owner's Manual
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... comfort conkols and how to operate your audio system. Here's an alphabetical listingof almost every subject in this manual. The 1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explainshow to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. Your Driving and the Road ProblemsontheRoad ' ... 4-1 5-1 Here you want to...use it to quickly You find something you 'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to use your Pontiac. also explains the"SRS" system. It also gives you to drive under different conditions. Index ... 9-1 i
... comfort conkols and how to operate your audio system. Here's an alphabetical listingof almost every subject in this manual. The 1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explainshow to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. Your Driving and the Road ProblemsontheRoad ' ... 4-1 5-1 Here you want to...use it to quickly You find something you 'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to use your Pontiac. also explains the"SRS" system. It also gives you to drive under different conditions. Index ... 9-1 i
Owner's Manual
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.... Here's how to wear it get twisted. 4. Be aware that there specid things to know which restrakt systems your Pontiac, see "Seats"in your , vehicle has. Close and lock the door. 2. We'll start w t the driver position. ih ' Driver Position This part describes the drives's restraint system. Don't let it properly. 1. a child...
.... Here's how to wear it get twisted. 4. Be aware that there specid things to know which restrakt systems your Pontiac, see "Seats"in your , vehicle has. Close and lock the door. 2. We'll start w t the driver position. ih ' Driver Position This part describes the drives's restraint system. Don't let it properly. 1. a child...
Owner's Manual
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... if you have to leaveyour ignition key? During normal operation, theTHEFT SYS light will go off after several tries the vehicle still does start, the vehicle may need service.See your dealerfor service. If after the engine is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock is...call the BontiacRoadsi4e Assistance Program at 1-8OO-RBADSIDEor 1-800-762-3743. ,is armed once the key is disabled. Put your valuablesin a storage area,l i e your Pontiac dealer service. system The If the THEFT SYS light comes on while the engine is running, a problem been detected and the system has may want...
... if you have to leaveyour ignition key? During normal operation, theTHEFT SYS light will go off after several tries the vehicle still does start, the vehicle may need service.See your dealerfor service. If after the engine is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock is...call the BontiacRoadsi4e Assistance Program at 1-8OO-RBADSIDEor 1-800-762-3743. ,is armed once the key is disabled. Put your valuablesin a storage area,l i e your Pontiac dealer service. system The If the THEFT SYS light comes on while the engine is running, a problem been detected and the system has may want...
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 the key and turn the can mean premature wear...
... 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 the key and turn the can mean premature wear...
Owner's Manual
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...ignition, and transaxle (on automatic models),but never t y to OFF. This could break the key or the ignitionswitch. When the engine starts, release thekey. Don't press thekey release button while the vehicle is LOCK. Using a tool to operate your hand. RUN (D): This ...r will return to steerthe vehicle. switch The stays in which you can use RUN to displaysome instrument panel warning lights. START (E): This position starts your engine and release the switch. This locks your electrical power accessories, and to operate your steering wheel, ignition and ...
...ignition, and transaxle (on automatic models),but never t y to OFF. This could break the key or the ignitionswitch. When the engine starts, release thekey. Don't press thekey release button while the vehicle is LOCK. Using a tool to operate your hand. RUN (D): This ...r will return to steerthe vehicle. switch The stays in which you can use RUN to displaysome instrument panel warning lights. START (E): This position starts your engine and release the switch. This locks your electrical power accessories, and to operate your steering wheel, ignition and ...
Owner's Manual
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...you do, you 're already moving . Your the the vehicle won 't start any other position that 's a safety feature. Starting Your Engine Engines stast differently. is stopped. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) You number for your Pontiac is moving , use NEUTRAL(N) only. NOTICE: Don't try to shift ...to floor and start the engine. Pull the key straight out. The 8th digitof your instrument panel. (See "...
...you do, you 're already moving . Your the the vehicle won 't start any other position that 's a safety feature. Starting Your Engine Engines stast differently. is stopped. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) You number for your Pontiac is moving , use NEUTRAL(N) only. NOTICE: Don't try to shift ...to floor and start the engine. Pull the key straight out. The 8th digitof your instrument panel. (See "...
Owner's Manual
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... this manual that tells howto do the same thing, but this until the engine starts. If the vehcle starts briefly but then f stops), it there as your ignition keyto START. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause yourbattery to workwith the electronics... weather is the very cold (below-20°F or -29"C), push the accelerator pedal about three seconds. I you hold key in your vehicle. Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. NOTICE: H'oldingyour key in the Index. Do this time keep the pedal aboutone-quarter of the key.The idle speed willgo...
... this manual that tells howto do the same thing, but this until the engine starts. If the vehcle starts briefly but then f stops), it there as your ignition keyto START. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause yourbattery to workwith the electronics... weather is the very cold (below-20°F or -29"C), push the accelerator pedal about three seconds. I you hold key in your vehicle. Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. NOTICE: H'oldingyour key in the Index. Do this time keep the pedal aboutone-quarter of the key.The idle speed willgo...
Owner's Manual
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...idle speed will cause yourbattery tobe drained much gasoline. NOTICE: Holding yourkey in your accelerator pedal all way to work with the electronics in START for up to15 seconds, This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. pushing your vehicle. Before adding electrical f equipment, check with too ...much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle"in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will down as you don't, your vehicle towed,see the partof this manual that tells how to...
...idle speed will cause yourbattery tobe drained much gasoline. NOTICE: Holding yourkey in your accelerator pedal all way to work with the electronics in START for up to15 seconds, This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. pushing your vehicle. Before adding electrical f equipment, check with too ...much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle"in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will down as you don't, your vehicle towed,see the partof this manual that tells how to...
Owner's Manual
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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. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-16 Usually, the coolant heater should plugged in a minimum of be four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy duringengine warm-up.
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. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-16 Usually, the coolant heater should plugged in a minimum of be four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy duringengine warm-up.
Owner's Manual
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... with a four-speed automatic transaxle.The shift lever is dangerous to use when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a in the Index, Tf Into you start your engine because your front wheels. P R N There are seven different positions for the shift lever on fairly level ground, always set . ID1 3 2 1 ...your vehicle when the engineis running unless you have leftthe engine running,the vehicle can move easily. Automatic Transaxle Operation Your Grand Am may be.equipped with the parking brake firmly Your vehicle can roll. i PARK (P): This locks your vehicle can't move suddenly.
... with a four-speed automatic transaxle.The shift lever is dangerous to use when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a in the Index, Tf Into you start your engine because your front wheels. P R N There are seven different positions for the shift lever on fairly level ground, always set . ID1 3 2 1 ...your vehicle when the engineis running unless you have leftthe engine running,the vehicle can move easily. Automatic Transaxle Operation Your Grand Am may be.equipped with the parking brake firmly Your vehicle can roll. i PARK (P): This locks your vehicle can't move suddenly.
Owner's Manual
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... the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button of before movingthe shift lever.) See "Shifting Out PARK ( ? " in starting the engine.Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. as you 're already moving forward could lose control and hit people or objects. Shift to ice or sand...
... the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button of before movingthe shift lever.) See "Shifting Out PARK ( ? " in starting the engine.Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. as you 're already moving forward could lose control and hit people or objects. Shift to ice or sand...
Owner's Manual
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of And you start or idle your vehicle. Also, use WVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for best fuel economy. NEUTRAL '(N):Use this position when you could injure yourself ...
of And you start or idle your vehicle. Also, use WVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for best fuel economy. NEUTRAL '(N):Use this position when you could injure yourself ...
Owner's Manual
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... to fully apply your regular brakes beforecan 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) -- If you maintain brake application.
... to fully apply your regular brakes beforecan 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) -- If you maintain brake application.
Owner's Manual
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... flash if at all when you signal a turn, check for left) positions. To signal a lane change; raise or lower the lever just until the mow starts to signal a turn or a lane change. Hold it . Q 2-32 A green arrow on at twice the normal rate, a signal bulb may if the Daytime Running Lights...
... flash if at all when you signal a turn, check for left) positions. To signal a lane change; raise or lower the lever just until the mow starts to signal a turn or a lane change. Hold it . Q 2-32 A green arrow on at twice the normal rate, a signal bulb may if the Daytime Running Lights...
Owner's Manual
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... during the day. A light come full on with any vehicle, should turn on the regular you it 's bright enough outside , come on at brightness. Then start the vehicle,The DRL will hear a warning chime. When the DRL are on, only your high-beam headlamps will When it easier for others tosee...
... during the day. A light come full on with any vehicle, should turn on the regular you it 's bright enough outside , come on at brightness. Then start the vehicle,The DRL will hear a warning chime. When the DRL are on, only your high-beam headlamps will When it easier for others tosee...
Owner's Manual
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... beforeit becomes serious enough cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attentionto your vehicle. and even dangerous. Warning lights come on briefly when you the start engine just to let you what to do about it. Often gages and warning lights work together to know when there's a problem with one of...
... beforeit becomes serious enough cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attentionto your vehicle. and even dangerous. Warning lights come on briefly when you the start engine just to let you what to do about it. Often gages and warning lights work together to know when there's a problem with one of...
Owner's Manual
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... Have your air bag system may work properly. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the keyis turned toRUN or START, a chime will see "Air Bag" in the Index. Air Bag Readiness Light There is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will flashfor about ..., stays on,or comes on panel, which shows AIR BAG. If the driver's belt is an air bag readiness light the instrument on when you start your ignition to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt already buckled. The light for about 55 seconds. This means the systemis ready...
... Have your air bag system may work properly. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the keyis turned toRUN or START, a chime will see "Air Bag" in the Index. Air Bag Readiness Light There is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will flashfor about ..., stays on,or comes on panel, which shows AIR BAG. If the driver's belt is an air bag readiness light the instrument on when you start your ignition to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt already buckled. The light for about 55 seconds. This means the systemis ready...
Owner's Manual
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...engine and it will stay on . in 1 .I 'I 2-57 for three seconds. When the ignition is with your Pontiac needs service. If the light still stays on, or comes on when you start the engine again to an accident.If the lightis still on when you set your parking brake. Anti-Lock...ignition off . The If the light stays on , you 're driving, your regular brakes. That's normal. fully. If it means youhave a brake problem. Then start your parlung brake doesn't release comes on afteryou've pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have brakes, but on, you don'thave anti-lock...
...engine and it will stay on . in 1 .I 'I 2-57 for three seconds. When the ignition is with your Pontiac needs service. If the light still stays on, or comes on when you start the engine again to an accident.If the lightis still on when you set your parking brake. Anti-Lock...ignition off . The If the light stays on , you 're driving, your regular brakes. That's normal. fully. If it means youhave a brake problem. Then start your parlung brake doesn't release comes on afteryou've pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have brakes, but on, you don'thave anti-lock...
Owner's Manual
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... stay an. Adjust your vehicle needs service. The Enhanced Traction System warning light may need service. If the warning light doesn't come on when you start the engine. If you if there is fully released, it willbe ready to RUN. If :'. If the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes on and...
... stay an. Adjust your vehicle needs service. The Enhanced Traction System warning light may need service. If the warning light doesn't come on when you start the engine. If you if there is fully released, it willbe ready to RUN. If :'. If the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes on and...
Owner's Manual
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.... Make sure to turn the light,off. Adding should turn the lightoff. may You notice this as stalling after start-up .) This will usually be wet. If you experience this . As your engine starts run out of air are sucked into the fuelline causing a misfire. The system can determine if the fuel...
.... Make sure to turn the light,off. Adding should turn the lightoff. may You notice this as stalling after start-up .) This will usually be wet. If you experience this . As your engine starts run out of air are sucked into the fuelline causing a misfire. The system can determine if the fuel...
