Owner's Manual
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..., such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Pontiac. 3-1 4- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to keep your audio system. 7 1-1 2- 1 The 1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to get service and owner publications. It also...
..., such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Pontiac. 3-1 4- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to keep your audio system. 7 1-1 2- 1 The 1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to get service and owner publications. It also...
Owner's Manual
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... that unbelted people in therear seat are hurt more often in the vehicle who are close to the windows havelap-shoulder belts. You can be injured if you A I /!\ CAUTION: For up to minutes after the ignition is 10 key turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air bag canstill inflate during improper service. performing work for rear seat passengers to wear properly. And they...
... that unbelted people in therear seat are hurt more often in the vehicle who are close to the windows havelap-shoulder belts. You can be injured if you A I /!\ CAUTION: For up to minutes after the ignition is 10 key turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air bag canstill inflate during improper service. performing work for rear seat passengers to wear properly. And they...
Owner's Manual
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... 1 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Passlock TM New Vehicle"Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) 2-3 1 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-35 2-35 2-43 2-48 2-50 2-52 2-53 2-53 2-54 2-58 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) Windows...
... 1 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Passlock TM New Vehicle"Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) 2-3 1 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-35 2-35 2-43 2-48 2-50 2-52 2-53 2-53 2-54 2-58 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) Windows...
Owner's Manual
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... inside handle won't open the doors and out. Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be dangerous. . Outsiders caneasily enter through an unlocked door when you drive your vehicle. Door Locks A CAUTION: -- . . '" ' . . *_ - - - When a door is fall locked, the inside , you can use the Keyless Entry System if your vehicle has this option. 2-4 There are several ways to lock and unlock your keyin the door lock. From...
... inside handle won't open the doors and out. Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be dangerous. . Outsiders caneasily enter through an unlocked door when you drive your vehicle. Door Locks A CAUTION: -- . . '" ' . . *_ - - - When a door is fall locked, the inside , you can use the Keyless Entry System if your vehicle has this option. 2-4 There are several ways to lock and unlock your keyin the door lock. From...
Owner's Manual
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... start your steering This wheel, ignition and transaxle (on automatic models). OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel and ignition, but never try to any accessories. With the keyin the ignition switch, you can remove the key. Ignition Positions C ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is LOCK. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but does not send electrical power...
... start your steering This wheel, ignition and transaxle (on automatic models). OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel and ignition, but never try to any accessories. With the keyin the ignition switch, you can remove the key. Ignition Positions C ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is LOCK. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but does not send electrical power...
Owner's Manual
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... key, turn the key to the floor and start the engine. While pressing the key release button, turn the key to shift toPARK (P) if your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If you do, you 're already moving . Your vehicle won 't start if the clutch pedal is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Your engine won 't start in NEUTRAL (N). Manual Transaxle The gear selector should be removed from the ignition unless the key release button is stopped. that 's a safety feature...
... key, turn the key to the floor and start the engine. While pressing the key release button, turn the key to shift toPARK (P) if your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If you do, you 're already moving . Your vehicle won 't start if the clutch pedal is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Your engine won 't start in NEUTRAL (N). Manual Transaxle The gear selector should be removed from the ignition unless the key release button is stopped. that 's a safety feature...
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... the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift into SECOND (2).Then slowly let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into NEUTRAL (N). THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into FIRST (l),put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N) andlet up on the clutch. If...brake pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1). Manual Transaxle Operation Here's howto operate your engine. 2-25 Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Then shift into FIRST (1) when you start or idle your transaxle: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift...
... the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift into SECOND (2).Then slowly let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into NEUTRAL (N). THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into FIRST (l),put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N) andlet up on the clutch. If...brake pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1). Manual Transaxle Operation Here's howto operate your engine. 2-25 Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Then shift into FIRST (1) when you start or idle your transaxle: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift...
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... of your vehicle. I NOTICE: Driving with your rear brakesto overheat. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on your right foot. That section shows what todo first to replace them, and you are towing a trailer and are parking on the parking brake handle. Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with the parking brake can press the release button. Pull the parking brake lever...
... of your vehicle. I NOTICE: Driving with your rear brakesto overheat. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on your right foot. That section shows what todo first to replace them, and you are towing a trailer and are parking on the parking brake handle. Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with the parking brake can press the release button. Pull the parking brake lever...
Owner's Manual
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... service station, the gas pump shuts off the ignition. 0 SHIFT 0 Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tellsyou about . When the indicator nears EMPTY (E), you still have indicated the tank was half full, but you should get more orless than half the tank's capacity to the next higher gear. The gage moves a little when you turna corner or speed up thanthe gage indicated. Up Shift Light (Manual...
... service station, the gas pump shuts off the ignition. 0 SHIFT 0 Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tellsyou about . When the indicator nears EMPTY (E), you still have indicated the tank was half full, but you should get more orless than half the tank's capacity to the next higher gear. The gage moves a little when you turna corner or speed up thanthe gage indicated. Up Shift Light (Manual...
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...it 3-19 Press RECALL a third time and the time of play the passage. RDM to Press again turn REV (5): Press and hold this button to quickly advance within five seconds tosee how long the track has been playing. playing, use the control knobs for the radio. Remote Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) ...hear soundat a reduced volume. The display will to also appear. A lighted CD/PLAY Press this button to change to the disc cassette symbol shows when a cassette tape in the is function when the radio is mounted to the console. RDM ( ) Press this button to hear the tracks in random. ...
...it 3-19 Press RECALL a third time and the time of play the passage. RDM to Press again turn REV (5): Press and hold this button to quickly advance within five seconds tosee how long the track has been playing. playing, use the control knobs for the radio. Remote Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) ...hear soundat a reduced volume. The display will to also appear. A lighted CD/PLAY Press this button to change to the disc cassette symbol shows when a cassette tape in the is function when the radio is mounted to the console. RDM ( ) Press this button to hear the tracks in random. ...
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... in traffic. Just tobe safe, drive slowerfor about 10 minutes. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@)or DRIVE (D) for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. Idle for automatic transaxles. 5-15 If you still have an air conditioner, turnit off. 2. If the warning continues,pull over, stop, and park your heater to NEUTRAL (N); Stop after high-speed driving.
... in traffic. Just tobe safe, drive slowerfor about 10 minutes. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@)or DRIVE (D) for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. Idle for automatic transaxles. 5-15 If you still have an air conditioner, turnit off. 2. If the warning continues,pull over, stop, and park your heater to NEUTRAL (N); Stop after high-speed driving.
Owner's Manual
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... 6-34 Service Fuel Fuels in ForeignCountries Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic TransaxleFluid Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery 6-35 6-35 6-49 6-50 6-54 6-55 6-55 6-55 6-56 6-57 6-58 6-58 6-63 6-64 6-65 6-65 6-65 Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Pontiac Cleaning the Outside of Your Pontiac Aluminum Wheels(If Equipped) Cleaning Tires Sheet...
... 6-34 Service Fuel Fuels in ForeignCountries Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic TransaxleFluid Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery 6-35 6-35 6-49 6-50 6-54 6-55 6-55 6-55 6-56 6-57 6-58 6-58 6-63 6-64 6-65 6-65 6-65 Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Pontiac Cleaning the Outside of Your Pontiac Aluminum Wheels(If Equipped) Cleaning Tires Sheet...
Owner's Manual
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... time your vehicle serviced. Properly torqued wheel nuts are rotated, inspect brake pads for rotation or changing. I NOTICE: Continuing to GM specifications. That could resultin costly brakerepair. Some driving conditions or climates may come and go or Section 7 of this manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections". 6-33 When youhave the front brake pads replaced, have built-in the proper sequence to drive with Disc brake pads have the rear brakes...
... time your vehicle serviced. Properly torqued wheel nuts are rotated, inspect brake pads for rotation or changing. I NOTICE: Continuing to GM specifications. That could resultin costly brakerepair. Some driving conditions or climates may come and go or Section 7 of this manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections". 6-33 When youhave the front brake pads replaced, have built-in the proper sequence to drive with Disc brake pads have the rear brakes...
Owner's Manual
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... to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on It's all -season tread design, the TPC number will continue to have a crash, you Using tires of tires you ever replace your tires with your original tires. If you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. If you driving. on your vehicle will be followed by...
... to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on It's all -season tread design, the TPC number will continue to have a crash, you Using tires of tires you ever replace your tires with your original tires. If you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. If you driving. on your vehicle will be followed by...
Owner's Manual
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BULB . 161 Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Fuse Panel Your steering wheel radio controls protected by are fuses. For service, contact your Pontiac service department. 6-63 Fuse IGN MOD HVAC BLO MOT PCM BATT CLG FAN HDLP STOP LPS PWR ACC RR DEFG ABS IGN SW Usage IgnitionBULB System LAMPS Heater/Air Conditioner-High Blower, Generator-Voltage Sense Powertrain Computer Engine Cooling Fan Lighting Circuits Power Accessories, Stop Lamp Circuits, Rear Window Defogger Anti-Lock Brakes, Variable Effort Steering Ignition Switch Circuits53 Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDE Back-up...
BULB . 161 Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Fuse Panel Your steering wheel radio controls protected by are fuses. For service, contact your Pontiac service department. 6-63 Fuse IGN MOD HVAC BLO MOT PCM BATT CLG FAN HDLP STOP LPS PWR ACC RR DEFG ABS IGN SW Usage IgnitionBULB System LAMPS Heater/Air Conditioner-High Blower, Generator-Voltage Sense Powertrain Computer Engine Cooling Fan Lighting Circuits Power Accessories, Stop Lamp Circuits, Rear Window Defogger Anti-Lock Brakes, Variable Effort Steering Ignition Switch Circuits53 Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDE Back-up...
Owner's Manual
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... Control Service. 69,000 Miles (115000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) I 72,000 Miles (120 km) 000 Change engine oil...
... Control Service. 69,000 Miles (115000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) I 72,000 Miles (120 km) 000 Change engine oil...
Owner's Manual
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.../City Maintenance Schedule I 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY...
.../City Maintenance Schedule I 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY...
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... tires. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-32 See "Tire Inspection and Rotation'' inthe Index for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) 0Change engine oil and filter...
... tires. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-32 See "Tire Inspection and Rotation'' inthe Index for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) 0Change engine oil and filter...
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RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission,axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $15.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. PlEASE..CQMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FQLLOIWINO PAGE AND MAIL TO: Helm, Incorporated* F.U. 1997 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation servicing of your vehicle can be purchased filling out and...
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission,axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $15.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. PlEASE..CQMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FQLLOIWINO PAGE AND MAIL TO: Helm, Incorporated* F.U. 1997 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation servicing of your vehicle can be purchased filling out and...
Owner's Manual
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...45 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot ...7-45 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal ...7-45 Radiator and Heater Hose ...7-45 Steering ...7-45 Suspension ...7-45 Throttle Linkage ...7-45 . Windshield Wiper Blade ...7-42 Instrument Panel ...2-54 Brightness Control ...2-45 Cleaning ...6-52 2-56 Cluster ...Fuse Block ...6-60 Interior Lamps ...2-45 Jack. GloveBox ...2-50 Graphic Equalizer ...3- 13 Gross Axle Weight Rating ...4-33 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...4-33 .. Guide en Frangais ...11 GVWR ...4-33 Halogen Bulbs ...6-35 Hazard Warning Flashers ...5-2 Head Restraints ...1-5 Headlamps ...2-43 Bulb Replacement...
...45 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot ...7-45 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal ...7-45 Radiator and Heater Hose ...7-45 Steering ...7-45 Suspension ...7-45 Throttle Linkage ...7-45 . Windshield Wiper Blade ...7-42 Instrument Panel ...2-54 Brightness Control ...2-45 Cleaning ...6-52 2-56 Cluster ...Fuse Block ...6-60 Interior Lamps ...2-45 Jack. GloveBox ...2-50 Graphic Equalizer ...3- 13 Gross Axle Weight Rating ...4-33 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...4-33 .. Guide en Frangais ...11 GVWR ...4-33 Halogen Bulbs ...6-35 Hazard Warning Flashers ...5-2 Head Restraints ...1-5 Headlamps ...2-43 Bulb Replacement...