Owner's Manual
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...Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subjectin this manual. FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to start and operate your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Here the manual tells you 'll find helpful information and tips about... ...6-1 ...7-1 ...8-1 9-1 i You can useit to qbicklyfind something you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-9. { The 1996 PontiacGrandPrix Owner's Manual SeatsandRestraintSystems ...This section tells you how to use . ProblemsontheRoad This section tells youwhat to get service and owner pubiications...
...Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subjectin this manual. FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to start and operate your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Here the manual tells you 'll find helpful information and tips about... ...6-1 ...7-1 ...8-1 9-1 i You can useit to qbicklyfind something you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-9. { The 1996 PontiacGrandPrix Owner's Manual SeatsandRestraintSystems ...This section tells you how to use . ProblemsontheRoad This section tells youwhat to get service and owner pubiications...
Owner's Manual
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... 25 miles (40km) of less than mph 40 The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Adjust the seat (to seehow, see "Seats" in an We'll start with the driver position, accident -- Be aware that isn't your (4-Door have a four-door model, see the part of this .section. A: ., , 1- . ; : =,. ., . .. * - . \ . . 8 -. ,.: ...If doesn't protect you fiom things beyond your fault -- even one that there are special things to know which restraint systems your Pontiac, see "Driver Position control, such as bad drivers. Close and lock the door. And the greatest numberof serious injuries and deaths ...
... 25 miles (40km) of less than mph 40 The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Adjust the seat (to seehow, see "Seats" in an We'll start with the driver position, accident -- Be aware that isn't your (4-Door have a four-door model, see the part of this .section. A: ., , 1- . ; : =,. ., . .. * - . \ . . 8 -. ,.: ...If doesn't protect you fiom things beyond your fault -- even one that there are special things to know which restraint systems your Pontiac, see "Driver Position control, such as bad drivers. Close and lock the door. And the greatest numberof serious injuries and deaths ...
Owner's Manual
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... .Front in Passenger Position (2-Door Models)" e,arlier , this secti'on. Center Passenger Position Lap-Shoulder Belt @-DoorModels) I - . shoulder beltis pulled out all the way and start again. See in center position. ', , I The rightfrzant passenger's safety belt works the same ''D~vver Position way as the driver's.safety belt.
... .Front in Passenger Position (2-Door Models)" e,arlier , this secti'on. Center Passenger Position Lap-Shoulder Belt @-DoorModels) I - . shoulder beltis pulled out all the way and start again. See in center position. ', , I The rightfrzant passenger's safety belt works the same ''D~vver Position way as the driver's.safety belt.
Owner's Manual
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... . Push the latch plate into the buckle untilit clicks. To make sure it get twisted. When the shoulder belt is pulledout all the way and start again. Make sure the release button on the shoulder part. 1-37 The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you ever had...
... . Push the latch plate into the buckle untilit clicks. To make sure it get twisted. When the shoulder belt is pulledout all the way and start again. Make sure the release button on the shoulder part. 1-37 The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you ever had...
Owner's Manual
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... or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys a vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and informationon starting, shifting and braking. They could be badly injured or even killed. in a vehicle with young children. Section 2 Features and Controls Here you if everything...
... or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys a vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and informationon starting, shifting and braking. They could be badly injured or even killed. in a vehicle with young children. Section 2 Features and Controls Here you if everything...
Owner's Manual
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... PASS-Key I ignition key, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in an attempt to be ableto restart your vehicle does start . Your PASS-Key 1 system, however, is not protected by your Pontiac dealer. If the starter still won't work and fuel won 't work , and the key appears to make a match... ignition key.At this time, you turn it off . Waitabout three minutes and try another ignition key. This discourages someone tries to start your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-KeyI1 to the engine. If someone from randomly trying different keys with the other key, ...
... PASS-Key I ignition key, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in an attempt to be ableto restart your vehicle does start . Your PASS-Key 1 system, however, is not protected by your Pontiac dealer. If the starter still won't work and fuel won 't work , and the key appears to make a match... ignition key.At this time, you turn it off . Waitabout three minutes and try another ignition key. This discourages someone tries to start your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-KeyI1 to the engine. If someone from randomly trying different keys with the other key, ...
Owner's Manual
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...Don't towa trailer during break-in, See ''Towing a Trailer'' in the Index for the first 200 miles (322 k ) so. Don't makefull-throttle starts. A i E With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you put the key intothe ignition switch, the switchis in the LOCK position. Your steering ...remove your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It's a theft-deterrent feature. New Vehicle 66Break-InS' Ignition Positions C Your modern Pontiac doesn't needan elaborate "break-in." But it toward you. information. To use things like the radio and windshield wipers whenthe engine is off...
...Don't towa trailer during break-in, See ''Towing a Trailer'' in the Index for the first 200 miles (322 k ) so. Don't makefull-throttle starts. A i E With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you put the key intothe ignition switch, the switchis in the LOCK position. Your steering ...remove your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It's a theft-deterrent feature. New Vehicle 66Break-InS' Ignition Positions C Your modern Pontiac doesn't needan elaborate "break-in." But it toward you. information. To use things like the radio and windshield wipers whenthe engine is off...
Owner's Manual
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that's a safety feature. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if'your Pontiac is moving , use RUN to START. NOTICE: If your shift leverto PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If it all the way in. With the engine off, you can 't turn it, be sure it ... use NEUTRAL (N) only. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the key only with your ignition key to display some of your warning and indicator lights. : Starting Your Engine Move your key seemsstuck in LOCK and you open the driver's door when theignition is in the OFF, LOCK or ACC is turn...
that's a safety feature. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if'your Pontiac is moving , use RUN to START. NOTICE: If your shift leverto PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If it all the way in. With the engine off, you can 't turn it, be sure it ... use NEUTRAL (N) only. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the key only with your ignition key to display some of your warning and indicator lights. : Starting Your Engine Move your key seemsstuck in LOCK and you open the driver's door when theignition is in the OFF, LOCK or ACC is turn...
Owner's Manual
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...you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your engine won't start (or starts but then stops), it could changethe way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in your dealer. NOTICE: Your...designed to 15 seconds. If your vehicle. And excessive heat can the damage your engine might not perform properly. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause yourbattery to be flooded with too much sooner. If'you hold the key in the ...
...you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your engine won't start (or starts but then stops), it could changethe way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in your dealer. NOTICE: Your...designed to 15 seconds. If your vehicle. And excessive heat can the damage your engine might not perform properly. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause yourbattery to be flooded with too much sooner. If'you hold the key in the ...
Owner's Manual
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...110-volt AC outlet. 1 ~ ~ :...' . . ' :\'. - The answer depends on the outside temperature, the oil you 've used the coolant heater, be sure to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. the cord won't reach, use If a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact... your Pontiac dealer in ? How long should beplugged in a minimumof four hoursprior to store the cord as it could be parking your vehicle.moving Plugging...
...110-volt AC outlet. 1 ~ ~ :...' . . ' :\'. - The answer depends on the outside temperature, the oil you 've used the coolant heater, be sure to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. the cord won't reach, use If a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact... your Pontiac dealer in ? How long should beplugged in a minimumof four hoursprior to store the cord as it could be parking your vehicle.moving Plugging...
Owner's Manual
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... C T o ~ ia Trailer" in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), to . See "Shifting Into PARK (P)"in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly Your vehiclecan roll. Automatic Transaxle Operation /I you start your engine because your vehicle can move easily. PARK (P): This locks your shift lever. Maximum engine speed is not fully in the Index.f I \ CAUTION: Yom...
... C T o ~ ia Trailer" in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), to . See "Shifting Into PARK (P)"in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly Your vehiclecan roll. Automatic Transaxle Operation /I you start your engine because your vehicle can move easily. PARK (P): This locks your shift lever. Maximum engine speed is not fully in the Index.f I \ CAUTION: Yom...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle backand forth to press the shift lever button if you have a console shift. Release the lever button shift if you have a console shift. Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. You could move the shift lever out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Don't shift... when you can shift PARK (P) from when the ignitionis inthe RUN position. Make sure theshift lever is stopped. You must fully apply your transaxle. before starting the engine. NOTICE: . ' 9 : -. ~. . , I.\ .,, *. ... : -
... vehicle backand forth to press the shift lever button if you have a console shift. Release the lever button shift if you have a console shift. Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. You could move the shift lever out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Don't shift... when you can shift PARK (P) from when the ignitionis inthe RUN position. Make sure theshift lever is stopped. You must fully apply your transaxle. before starting the engine. NOTICE: . ' 9 : -. ~. . , I.\ .,, *. ... : -
Owner's Manual
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...Press the switch to move. The transaxle will upshift normally. After starting on ice or other slippery surfaces. Push down the parking brake pedal with a second-gear start feature. his feature is stuck in second gear when the vehicle...and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. SECOND GEAR START and is not intended for continuous use or when the vehicle is only for normal road conditions. ...When you are starting in second gear, the vehicle will be equipped with your left foot. Parking Brake...
...Press the switch to move. The transaxle will upshift normally. After starting on ice or other slippery surfaces. Push down the parking brake pedal with a second-gear start feature. his feature is stuck in second gear when the vehicle...and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. SECOND GEAR START and is not intended for continuous use or when the vehicle is only for normal road conditions. ...When you are starting in second gear, the vehicle will be equipped with your left foot. Parking Brake...
Owner's Manual
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... pedal pushed down but still can shift from the transaxle. Apply and hold the brake pedal down . Start the engine and shift to the drive gear you have a console shift. I Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Pontiac has .a brake-transaxle shift interlock. so vou can . Then move the shift lever out of PARK...
... pedal pushed down but still can shift from the transaxle. Apply and hold the brake pedal down . Start the engine and shift to the drive gear you have a console shift. I Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Pontiac has .a brake-transaxle shift interlock. so vou can . Then move the shift lever out of PARK...
Owner's Manual
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...'t see "Fuses andCircuit Breakers" in the more than 1/2 mile (0.8 k ) m. If the arrows don't go on . To change your lane change . Holdit there until the arrow starts to help avoid an accident. the way toward you To signal a turn, move the lever al the way up or down, l signal a turn, check for...
...'t see "Fuses andCircuit Breakers" in the more than 1/2 mile (0.8 k ) m. If the arrows don't go on . To change your lane change . Holdit there until the arrow starts to help avoid an accident. the way toward you To signal a turn, move the lever al the way up or down, l signal a turn, check for...
Owner's Manual
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..., turn the band'further, to HI. For high-speed wiping, turn the band to MIST. To spray washer fluid on it there until the wipers start; T r the band to prevent an overload. Windshield Wipers You.control the windshield wipers by tuning the band marked WIPER. The wipers will stop the wipers...
..., turn the band'further, to HI. For high-speed wiping, turn the band to MIST. To spray washer fluid on it there until the wipers start; T r the band to prevent an overload. Windshield Wipers You.control the windshield wipers by tuning the band marked WIPER. The wipers will stop the wipers...
Owner's Manual
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... turn the fog lamps off , set the parking brake while the ignition is released. Your parking lamps must be on with the DIU off . Then start your low-beam headlamps wl be on, or your low-beam headlamps will stay off , and The parking brake is inthe OFF or LOCK position...
... turn the fog lamps off , set the parking brake while the ignition is released. Your parking lamps must be on with the DIU off . Then start your low-beam headlamps wl be on, or your low-beam headlamps will stay off , and The parking brake is inthe OFF or LOCK position...
Owner's Manual
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You can turn off after you turn the ignition key to the RUN or START position, so the lamps will turn them on . 2-34 With theater dimming, the lamps don't justt r off automatically about 55 seconds. Some of the lamps ...
You can turn off after you turn the ignition key to the RUN or START position, so the lamps will turn them on . 2-34 With theater dimming, the lamps don't justt r off automatically about 55 seconds. Some of the lamps ...
Owner's Manual
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..., heavier loads. To remove the rear door ashtray, open it, push down on the console. Store them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. Don't put papers and other things that it on causing damage, You can . NOTICE: Your vehicle may be on the instrument panel or...
..., heavier loads. To remove the rear door ashtray, open it, push down on the console. Store them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. Don't put papers and other things that it on causing damage, You can . NOTICE: Your vehicle may be on the instrument panel or...
Owner's Manual
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.... ' I ' 2-46 Waiting to do about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is turned to RUN or START, a chime will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on your vehicle's functions.As you will come on when... or others from injury. Wslrr!ing Lights, Gages and Indicators This part des'cribesthe warning lights and gages that may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. Warning lights come on and .!
.... ' I ' 2-46 Waiting to do about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is turned to RUN or START, a chime will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on your vehicle's functions.As you will come on when... or others from injury. Wslrr!ing Lights, Gages and Indicators This part des'cribesthe warning lights and gages that may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. Warning lights come on and .!