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... also explains the "SRS" system. i Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. 5-1 6-1 7-1 Problems on page 8- 10. 9- 1 Index Here's an... This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to get service and owner publications. 7 1-1 2- 1 The 1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to do if you have a problem whiledriving, such as a flat tire...
... also explains the "SRS" system. i Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. 5-1 6-1 7-1 Problems on page 8- 10. 9- 1 Index Here's an... This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to get service and owner publications. 7 1-1 2- 1 The 1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to do if you have a problem whiledriving, such as a flat tire...
Owner's Manual
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... together explain to things quickly. We use a box and the word CAUTION to you tell about the features and controls for what you whatto doto help you what the hazard Then is. In the caution area, we tell you needis the Index in this book. How to Use this Manual Many... peopleread their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle.If you do this, it will help avoid or reduce the hazard. Inthis manual, you'll find a number of what's in this book.
... together explain to things quickly. We use a box and the word CAUTION to you tell about the features and controls for what you whatto doto help you what the hazard Then is. In the caution area, we tell you needis the Index in this book. How to Use this Manual Many... peopleread their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle.If you do this, it will help avoid or reduce the hazard. Inthis manual, you'll find a number of what's in this book.
Owner's Manual
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... Warnings Also, in different words. Many times, this book you about something that damage your vehicle. When you read other manuals, you what do to help avoid to the damage. or iv In the notice area, we tell you will tell you might see warning labels on your vehicle. They use...
... Warnings Also, in different words. Many times, this book you about something that damage your vehicle. When you read other manuals, you what do to help avoid to the damage. or iv In the notice area, we tell you will tell you might see warning labels on your vehicle. They use...
Owner's Manual
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...it . U Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system. Wearing your safety during a belt crash helps reduce your vehicle hits of inside the vehicle or being ejected from Air it 's more likely that person. -- -- 1-21 Air bags are designed towork ... "Driver Position," earlier in rollover, rear, side low-speed frontal or crashes. Here arethe most important things to the safety belts. Your Pontiac has twoair bags -- The best way toprotect the fetus is toprotect the mother, When a safety belt is wearing them .
...it . U Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system. Wearing your safety during a belt crash helps reduce your vehicle hits of inside the vehicle or being ejected from Air it 's more likely that person. -- -- 1-21 Air bags are designed towork ... "Driver Position," earlier in rollover, rear, side low-speed frontal or crashes. Here arethe most important things to the safety belts. Your Pontiac has twoair bags -- The best way toprotect the fetus is toprotect the mother, When a safety belt is wearing them .
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... on right frontpassenger's safetybelt. 1-22 The driver should as far back aspossible sit while still maintaining control the vehicle. The light tells you . Safety belts help keepyou in position beforeand duringa crash. An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children.
... on right frontpassenger's safetybelt. 1-22 The driver should as far back aspossible sit while still maintaining control the vehicle. The light tells you . Safety belts help keepyou in position beforeand duringa crash. An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children.
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... bag is determined bythe angle of the impact and how quickly thevehicle slows down in rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. In any other air bag covering. Inflation is designed to inflatein a moderate to a vehicle or because of an inflating air bag mustkept clear...
... bag is determined bythe angle of the impact and how quickly thevehicle slows down in rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. In any other air bag covering. Inflation is designed to inflatein a moderate to a vehicle or because of an inflating air bag mustkept clear...
Owner's Manual
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... in many types of the vehicle after an air bag inflates? In moderate to severe frontal or in the air. But air bags would not help you may not even realize the air bag inflated. When an air bag inflates, there is dust in near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants can...
... in many types of the vehicle after an air bag inflates? In moderate to severe frontal or in the air. But air bags would not help you may not even realize the air bag inflated. When an air bag inflates, there is dust in near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants can...
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... system won 't work properly. Do not open or break the air bag coverings. 0 1-26 Air bags are broken by vehicle deformation. You may have to help protect you damage the covering for your dealer See for the right frontpassenger's air bag. Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module...
... system won 't work properly. Do not open or break the air bag coverings. 0 1-26 Air bags are broken by vehicle deformation. You may have to help protect you damage the covering for your dealer See for the right frontpassenger's air bag. Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module...
Owner's Manual
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... the belt system in a vehicle. even when no child is designedto beused in your vehicle, but the child also hasto besecured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of rear-facing child restraint would'be very close to secure the child restraint properly. The instructions that come with theinfant or...
... the belt system in a vehicle. even when no child is designedto beused in your vehicle, but the child also hasto besecured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of rear-facing child restraint would'be very close to secure the child restraint properly. The instructions that come with theinfant or...
Owner's Manual
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...to have extra keys. 2-3 If you have new ones madeeasily using these tags. Each tag hasa code on it that can help prevent theft, therefore, you can have to damage your Pontiac dealer for the ignition, the doors and all other locks. Keep the tags in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800). Your... the keys, andgives them to the first owner. Remember to carry the pre-cut emergency key whichPontiac sends after delivery.In an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program at 1-800-ROADSIE or 1-800-762-3743 (in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you ever lock your dealer a or ...
...to have extra keys. 2-3 If you have new ones madeeasily using these tags. Each tag hasa code on it that can help prevent theft, therefore, you can have to damage your Pontiac dealer for the ignition, the doors and all other locks. Keep the tags in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800). Your... the keys, andgives them to the first owner. Remember to carry the pre-cut emergency key whichPontiac sends after delivery.In an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program at 1-800-ROADSIE or 1-800-762-3743 (in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you ever lock your dealer a or ...
Owner's Manual
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... rear door lock, unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside . Rear Door Security Lock Your Pontiac is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doorsof your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is on: the 1.
... rear door lock, unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside . Rear Door Security Lock Your Pontiac is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doorsof your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is on: the 1.
Owner's Manual
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... override feature on, slide the switch all the way to the left side of the driver's seat in front of the trunk lid, mounted to help prevent unauthorized entry into the trunk when leaving the vehicle unattended, The switch is located on the floor near the left . The remote trunk release...
... override feature on, slide the switch all the way to the left side of the driver's seat in front of the trunk lid, mounted to help prevent unauthorized entry into the trunk when leaving the vehicle unattended, The switch is located on the floor near the left . The remote trunk release...
Owner's Manual
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... Night Park in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with you have to leave your e Then take your vehicle, it's best lock it can help. to But what if you . If you have an automatic transaxle, taking your ignition key? And remember to leave something valuable your trunk or glove... box. What if you have to lock the doors. 2-12 However, there are ways you parkin a lot where someone will your Pontiac has a number theft-deterrent of sight. Parking Lots If you can makeit on impossible to keep your valuables out of features, we know that nothing...
... Night Park in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with you have to leave your e Then take your vehicle, it's best lock it can help. to But what if you . If you have an automatic transaxle, taking your ignition key? And remember to leave something valuable your trunk or glove... box. What if you have to lock the doors. 2-12 However, there are ways you parkin a lot where someone will your Pontiac has a number theft-deterrent of sight. Parking Lots If you can makeit on impossible to keep your valuables out of features, we know that nothing...
Owner's Manual
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O 2-19 You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours priorto starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Engine Coolant Heater(If Equipped) 3100 Engine 2.4L Engine In very cold weather, O F (- 18 C) or colder, the engine 0 coolant heater can help.
O 2-19 You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours priorto starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Engine Coolant Heater(If Equipped) 3100 Engine 2.4L Engine In very cold weather, O F (- 18 C) or colder, the engine 0 coolant heater can help.
Owner's Manual
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... transaxle won't shift into first gear until the vehicle is slowing, the transaxle will select either first or second geardepending on a hill. 2-24 It can help control your speed as possible. FIRST (1): This position gives you stop when going uphill, don't hold your transaxle. If the selector lever is put in...
... transaxle won't shift into first gear until the vehicle is slowing, the transaxle will select either first or second geardepending on a hill. 2-24 It can help control your speed as possible. FIRST (1): This position gives you stop when going uphill, don't hold your transaxle. If the selector lever is put in...
Owner's Manual
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..., you have a manual transaxle), the cruise control shuts off. Cruise control does not work at don't use cruise control on slippery roads. This can really help on winding roads or in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, andyou could lose control. On such roads, changes fast in heavy traffic. So...
..., you have a manual transaxle), the cruise control shuts off. Cruise control does not work at don't use cruise control on slippery roads. This can really help on winding roads or in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, andyou could lose control. On such roads, changes fast in heavy traffic. So...
Owner's Manual
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... is not in PARK (P) on continuously. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. The DRL system will make it . DRL can be helpful in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake is not covered which will activate the nighttime lamps. As...
... is not in PARK (P) on continuously. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. The DRL system will make it . DRL can be helpful in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake is not covered which will activate the nighttime lamps. As...
Owner's Manual
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... back wallof the trunk. The net isn't for the rear passengers to use the lighter, just push it will lie flatwhen you can. You can help keep themfrom falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops.
... back wallof the trunk. The net isn't for the rear passengers to use the lighter, just push it will lie flatwhen you can. You can help keep themfrom falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops.
Owner's Manual
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... working.If you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be or is wrong before it . They're a big help you locate them. Warning lights come on your warning lights and gages. this manual's advice. Often gages and warning lights work together to know...one of your vehicle's functions. Warning lights and gagescan signal that may be is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions.As you will help . Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that something is a problem with your engine speedin revolutions per minute ...
... working.If you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be or is wrong before it . They're a big help you locate them. Warning lights come on your warning lights and gages. this manual's advice. Often gages and warning lights work together to know...one of your vehicle's functions. Warning lights and gagescan signal that may be is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions.As you will help . Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that something is a problem with your engine speedin revolutions per minute ...
Owner's Manual
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... level checked. This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure thatemissions are visible signs of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. (InCanada, OBD I1 is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission CHECK ENGINE If there are... at acceptable levels for the life of steam see "Engine Overheating" inthe Index before any malfunction. 2-64 Malfunction IndicatorLamp (Check Engine Light) Your Pontiac is replaced by the system before opening the hood.
... level checked. This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure thatemissions are visible signs of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. (InCanada, OBD I1 is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission CHECK ENGINE If there are... at acceptable levels for the life of steam see "Engine Overheating" inthe Index before any malfunction. 2-64 Malfunction IndicatorLamp (Check Engine Light) Your Pontiac is replaced by the system before opening the hood.