Owner's Manual
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...re on road. If you the sell thevehicle, please leave this manual. GENERAL MOTORS,GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name GRAND AM are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7 Litho in Canada, substitute the name "General ... chez votre concessionaire ou au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. Part No. 10273369 B First Edition @CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1996 All Rights Reserved ii This manual includes thelatest information at thetime it was printed. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION...
...re on road. If you the sell thevehicle, please leave this manual. GENERAL MOTORS,GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name GRAND AM are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7 Litho in Canada, substitute the name "General ... chez votre concessionaire ou au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. Part No. 10273369 B First Edition @CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1996 All Rights Reserved ii This manual includes thelatest information at thetime it was printed. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION...
Owner's Manual
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... the restraint to help reduce the chance of rear-facing child restraint would'be sure to the inflatingair bag. If it is, it meets Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standards. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in the rear seat. Be sure to A CAUTION: A child ina rear-facing child restraint can move the...
... the restraint to help reduce the chance of rear-facing child restraint would'be sure to the inflatingair bag. If it is, it meets Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standards. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in the rear seat. Be sure to A CAUTION: A child ina rear-facing child restraint can move the...
Owner's Manual
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... PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) (automatic transaxle). Matching Transmitter(s)To Your Vehicle Each keychain transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can match yourtransmitter to as many1997 General Motors vehicles as you when yougo to the ON position. a transmitter If is coded to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters with you own, as long as...
... PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) (automatic transaxle). Matching Transmitter(s)To Your Vehicle Each keychain transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can match yourtransmitter to as many1997 General Motors vehicles as you when yougo to the ON position. a transmitter If is coded to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters with you own, as long as...
Owner's Manual
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... the electronics in the Index. 2. If it doesn't start (or starts but this until the Do engine starts, As soon it without damaging your starter motor. 3. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in yourvehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is if very cold (below-20" F or -29" C), push the accelerator pedal about one -quarter the...
... the electronics in the Index. 2. If it doesn't start (or starts but this until the Do engine starts, As soon it without damaging your starter motor. 3. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in yourvehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is if very cold (below-20" F or -29" C), push the accelerator pedal about one -quarter the...
Owner's Manual
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... go of the key. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 2-18 If your ignition key to 15 seconds. If you don't, your starter motor. 2. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in START for up to START. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to be flooded withtoo much sooner...
... go of the key. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 2-18 If your ignition key to 15 seconds. If you don't, your starter motor. 2. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in START for up to START. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to be flooded withtoo much sooner...
Owner's Manual
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... Wipers (If Equipped) You can overload your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Rotate the band down to (2).To stop the motor until it . they're frozen tothe If windshield, carefully loosenor thaw them . If your wiper...
... Wipers (If Equipped) You can overload your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Rotate the band down to (2).To stop the motor until it . they're frozen tothe If windshield, carefully loosenor thaw them . If your wiper...
Owner's Manual
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... alcohol. How much " if the driver plans to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. The person would reach the same BAC by some 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of about 0.06 percent. Police records show that...
... alcohol. How much " if the driver plans to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. The person would reach the same BAC by some 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of about 0.06 percent. Police records show that...
Owner's Manual
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FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. This weight iscalled the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes ... the Certification label, found on your vehicle. The GVWR includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all occupants, fuel and cargo. f MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP GAWR FRT GAWR RR DATE GVWR MAX. THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. It also gives you the GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating). TIRE-LOADING...
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. This weight iscalled the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes ... the Certification label, found on your vehicle. The GVWR includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all occupants, fuel and cargo. f MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP GAWR FRT GAWR RR DATE GVWR MAX. THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. It also gives you the GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating). TIRE-LOADING...
Owner's Manual
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..., the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). You can write us at: Pontiac Customer Services Department One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, Michigan 48340-2952 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 A B Weight of the Trailer Tongue...
..., the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). You can write us at: Pontiac Customer Services Department One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, Michigan 48340-2952 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 A B Weight of the Trailer Tongue...
Owner's Manual
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General Motors does not recommend the use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier. metal partsin your authorized If Pontiac dealer for advice. If you plan on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a majoroil company that does business in the country... tricarbonyl (MMT); Don't use It can also write us where you 'll be hard to find. That damage wouldn't be affected. General Motors recommends that you should not have to add anything to the fuel. You can corrode it. If fuels containing MMT areused, spark plug life ...
General Motors does not recommend the use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier. metal partsin your authorized If Pontiac dealer for advice. If you plan on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a majoroil company that does business in the country... tricarbonyl (MMT); Don't use It can also write us where you 'll be hard to find. That damage wouldn't be affected. General Motors recommends that you should not have to add anything to the fuel. You can corrode it. If fuels containing MMT areused, spark plug life ...
Owner's Manual
Page 273
...service practices and differences in the United States.) The grades are B, and A, C, and they must also conform to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. While the tires available on the wear rate of asphalt and concrete. Traction -- Treadwear The treadwear grade is based... and may have poor traction performance. The Uniform TireQuality Grading system does not apply to this tire is a comparative rating based on General Motors passenger cars andlight trucks may vary with nominal rim diameters of most passenger car tires.
...service practices and differences in the United States.) The grades are B, and A, C, and they must also conform to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. While the tires available on the wear rate of asphalt and concrete. Traction -- Treadwear The treadwear grade is based... and may have poor traction performance. The Uniform TireQuality Grading system does not apply to this tire is a comparative rating based on General Motors passenger cars andlight trucks may vary with nominal rim diameters of most passenger car tires.
Owner's Manual
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...that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Your dealer will be reset. The grade C corresponds to give you notice unusual tire wear or your Pontiac model. Each new wheel should be repaired). This way, you need to be sure to have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width,... are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of the tire to dissipate heat when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. However, if you the longest tire life and best overall performance. 6-47 If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the...
...that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Your dealer will be reset. The grade C corresponds to give you notice unusual tire wear or your Pontiac model. Each new wheel should be repaired). This way, you need to be sure to have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width,... are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of the tire to dissipate heat when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. However, if you the longest tire life and best overall performance. 6-47 If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the...
Owner's Manual
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... protect the power windows andother power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the motor cools. An electrical overload will stop until the problem is the correct amperage. If the band is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. Just pick... you can . Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by electrical problems. Windshield Wipers The windshield wipermotor is brokenor melted, replace the fuse. If the motor overheats due to remain off.
... protect the power windows andother power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the motor cools. An electrical overload will stop until the problem is the correct amperage. If the band is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. Just pick... you can . Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by electrical problems. Windshield Wipers The windshield wipermotor is brokenor melted, replace the fuse. If the motor overheats due to remain off.
Owner's Manual
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... drive very short distances only a few times a week. You may use the recommended fuel. Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to use are listed in Part D. Because of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. But we don't know that : carry passengers and...
... drive very short distances only a few times a week. You may use the recommended fuel. Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to use are listed in Part D. Because of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. But we don't know that : carry passengers and...
Owner's Manual
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This section also tells you need assistance. 7 8-2 8-3 8-5 8-6 8-9 8- 10 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Pontiac if you how toobtain service publications and how to General Motors Ordering Service and Owner Publications in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Warranty Information 8-10 8-11 8-11 8-11 Reporting Safety Defects to...
This section also tells you need assistance. 7 8-2 8-3 8-5 8-6 8-9 8- 10 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Pontiac if you how toobtain service publications and how to General Motors Ordering Service and Owner Publications in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Warranty Information 8-10 8-11 8-11 8-11 Reporting Safety Defects to...
Owner's Manual
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..., or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Pontiac has TTY equipment available at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.) Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage 0 In Canada, write to: General Motors of concern We encourage you to call us so...
..., or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Pontiac has TTY equipment available at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.) Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage 0 In Canada, write to: General Motors of concern We encourage you to call us so...
Owner's Manual
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...not been adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in BBB AUTOLINE. To assist in resolving these disagreements, Pontiac voluntarily participates in this program. Eligibility is limited by the Better Business Bureau system to discontinue its participation in this ..., you are completely satisfied with your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to settle automotive disputes. Canadian owners refer to...
...not been adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in BBB AUTOLINE. To assist in resolving these disagreements, Pontiac voluntarily participates in this program. Eligibility is limited by the Better Business Bureau system to discontinue its participation in this ..., you are completely satisfied with your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to settle automotive disputes. Canadian owners refer to...
Owner's Manual
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... call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-PM-CARES. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. To contact NHTSA, you may contact the BBB at any...If you may accept or reject. Warranty Information Your vehicle comes witha separate warranty booklet that a safety defect exists in addition to notifying General Motors. Some state laws may require you file a claim until a decision is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled whereeligible customers may order a...
... call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-PM-CARES. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. To contact NHTSA, you may contact the BBB at any...If you may accept or reject. Warranty Information Your vehicle comes witha separate warranty booklet that a safety defect exists in addition to notifying General Motors. Some state laws may require you file a claim until a decision is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled whereeligible customers may order a...
Owner's Manual
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...'ll notify us at 1-800-PM-CARES or write: Pontiac Division Customer AssistanceCenter One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 8-11 The toll-free telephone number for all current and past model General Motors vehicles. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or TransportCanada) in a situation.... Please callus at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). You may write to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada ...
...'ll notify us at 1-800-PM-CARES or write: Pontiac Division Customer AssistanceCenter One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 8-11 The toll-free telephone number for all current and past model General Motors vehicles. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or TransportCanada) in a situation.... Please callus at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). You may write to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada ...
Owner's Manual
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...past for Service Bulletins give technical service information needed model GM vehicles.To request an order form, please to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 OR ...electrical, steering, body, etc. 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 by the Service ...
...past for Service Bulletins give technical service information needed model GM vehicles.To request an order form, please to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 OR ...electrical, steering, body, etc. 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 by the Service ...