Owner's Manual
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... 1998 Pontiac GrandAm Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use . flat tire 6- 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells how to use your vehicle running properly and looking good. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you 7-1 8- 1 9-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls...
... 1998 Pontiac GrandAm Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use . flat tire 6- 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells how to use your vehicle running properly and looking good. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you 7-1 8- 1 9-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls...
Owner's Manual
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... TURN SIGNALS 6 PC WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 FUSE BAllERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES x PARKING LAMPS BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTER n FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN )tr COOLANT POWER WINDOW WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE a SPEAKER b p3 V w, FLAME EXPLODE BAllERY FOG LAMPS #0 VENTILATING ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (e) FUEL of your controls: These symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTlC .~ .. ~ A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever...
... TURN SIGNALS 6 PC WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 FUSE BAllERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES x PARKING LAMPS BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTER n FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN )tr COOLANT POWER WINDOW WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE a SPEAKER b p3 V w, FLAME EXPLODE BAllERY FOG LAMPS #0 VENTILATING ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (e) FUEL of your controls: These symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTlC .~ .. ~ A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever...
Owner's Manual
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... is locked. 1-6 I A CAUTION: I A CAUTION: If an easy entry right front seat isn't locked, it easy to the move after someone gets into rear seat area. Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Models) The right front seat your vehicle makes it can move it locks. Tilt the right front seatback completely forward and the whole seat will lock. Then the seat rearward until it forward ina sudden stopor crash. In...
... is locked. 1-6 I A CAUTION: I A CAUTION: If an easy entry right front seat isn't locked, it easy to the move after someone gets into rear seat area. Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Models) The right front seat your vehicle makes it can move it locks. Tilt the right front seatback completely forward and the whole seat will lock. Then the seat rearward until it forward ina sudden stopor crash. In...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle. or if water enters or soaks the carpet, the air bag controller your vehicle, the damage could make sure the person performing work for the driver's the or right frontpassenger's air bag, the bagmay not work properly. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right frontpassenger's air bag. Don't let anyone start your vehicle...
... vehicle. or if water enters or soaks the carpet, the air bag controller your vehicle, the damage could make sure the person performing work for the driver's the or right frontpassenger's air bag, the bagmay not work properly. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right frontpassenger's air bag. Don't let anyone start your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... restraintone. You'll be very close the inflating air bag. child restraint instructions The will be ready to work foran adult or larger child passenger. Besure has to rearfacing child restraint would be using the lap-shoulder belt. Never air put a rear-facing child restraint this seat. Because your vehicle a right front passengerr has a i bag, always move the...
... restraintone. You'll be very close the inflating air bag. child restraint instructions The will be ready to work foran adult or larger child passenger. Besure has to rearfacing child restraint would be using the lap-shoulder belt. Never air put a rear-facing child restraint this seat. Because your vehicle a right front passengerr has a i bag, always move the...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle is , then turn the steering wheel left and right while youturn the key hard. The switch stays in the RUN position when the engine running , the positions is in position in which you vehicle. When the engine starts, release the The ignition switchwill key. If it , be try pushed or towed, but does not send electrical power to steer the vehicle. Using a tool to display some instrument panel warning lights. This locks your electrical power accessories...
... the vehicle is , then turn the steering wheel left and right while youturn the key hard. The switch stays in the RUN position when the engine running , the positions is in position in which you vehicle. When the engine starts, release the The ignition switchwill key. If it , be try pushed or towed, but does not send electrical power to steer the vehicle. Using a tool to display some instrument panel warning lights. This locks your electrical power accessories...
Owner's Manual
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... key.The idle speed will go the key. 3. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.If the enginestill won 't start or starts briefly but then stops), f it there you could be drained much gasoline. I I your vehicle. Try pushing your engine might not perform properly. Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. If you turn your dealer. When the engine starts, release the key and the acceleratorpedal. And the excessive heat...
... key.The idle speed will go the key. 3. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.If the enginestill won 't start or starts briefly but then stops), f it there you could be drained much gasoline. I I your vehicle. Try pushing your engine might not perform properly. Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. If you turn your dealer. When the engine starts, release the key and the acceleratorpedal. And the excessive heat...
Owner's Manual
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... so, your dealer or qualified service center check the test vehicle. Poor fuel quality will cause your vehicle with the cap properly to turn light off A cap has been left or improperly installed. If you recently changed brands of fuel? Your dealer has the proper equipment and diagnostic tools fix any mechanical or electrical to fuel your You engine notto run as efficiently as designed.
... so, your dealer or qualified service center check the test vehicle. Poor fuel quality will cause your vehicle with the cap properly to turn light off A cap has been left or improperly installed. If you recently changed brands of fuel? Your dealer has the proper equipment and diagnostic tools fix any mechanical or electrical to fuel your You engine notto run as efficiently as designed.
Owner's Manual
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...center the road. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning to a lower gear when you and your vehiclein gear when you go downhill. A hill. -A CAUTION: e Know how to let your engine assist your vehicle in NEUTRAL ( ) or with the N levels andalso the brakes, tires, cooling system ignition...work hard on mountains that let of special problems. Examples are some You could crash. Drive at speeds that warn of you stay in 0 I you go down a of be alert. Stay in your own lane. You could crash. Drive the highest in your lane, like a stalled car ...
...center the road. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning to a lower gear when you and your vehiclein gear when you go downhill. A hill. -A CAUTION: e Know how to let your engine assist your vehicle in NEUTRAL ( ) or with the N levels andalso the brakes, tires, cooling system ignition...work hard on mountains that let of special problems. Examples are some You could crash. Drive at speeds that warn of you stay in 0 I you go down a of be alert. Stay in your own lane. You could crash. Drive the highest in your lane, like a stalled car ...
Owner's Manual
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... a trafficjam, shift to the highest gear while or driving -- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a) THIRD (3) for 10 minutes. Tow a trailer. If you can drive normally. Just to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, park your heater to be too serious. on your and vehicle right away. Turn on Stop after high-speed driving. Sometimes the engine can...
... a trafficjam, shift to the highest gear while or driving -- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a) THIRD (3) for 10 minutes. Tow a trailer. If you can drive normally. Just to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, park your heater to be too serious. on your and vehicle right away. Turn on Stop after high-speed driving. Sometimes the engine can...
Owner's Manual
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... Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil 6-36 6-36 6-42 6-50 6-5 1 6-53 6-54 6-19 6-20 6-23 6-24 6-25 6-29 6-29 6-30 6-31 Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes 6-56 6-57 6-58 6-59 6-64 6-65 6-65 6-66 6-66 Battery Bulb Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Care of Safety Belts...
... Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil 6-36 6-36 6-42 6-50 6-5 1 6-53 6-54 6-19 6-20 6-23 6-24 6-25 6-29 6-29 6-30 6-31 Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes 6-56 6-57 6-58 6-59 6-64 6-65 6-65 6-66 6-66 Battery Bulb Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Care of Safety Belts...
Owner's Manual
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... you replace your thermostat, ACDelco@ an A you replace yoursurge tank pressure cap, GM a cap is recommended. It is not necessaryto regularly check power steering is an 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to Check Power Steering Fluid flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. could indicatea problem. Thermostat Engine coolant temperature controlled by a thermostat is recommended. Have the system inspected and repaired. 6-29 fluid...
... you replace your thermostat, ACDelco@ an A you replace yoursurge tank pressure cap, GM a cap is recommended. It is not necessaryto regularly check power steering is an 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to Check Power Steering Fluid flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. could indicatea problem. Thermostat Engine coolant temperature controlled by a thermostat is recommended. Have the system inspected and repaired. 6-29 fluid...
Owner's Manual
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... brake pads for rotation or changing. When you have the front brake pads replaced, have your brakes won't work well. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary help to specifications. When tires are needed. Some driving conditions or climates cause a brake may come and go or Section 7 of this manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." NOTICE: Continuing to an accident. you hear the brake r wa e warning sound, have the rear brakes...
... brake pads for rotation or changing. When you have the front brake pads replaced, have your brakes won't work well. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary help to specifications. When tires are needed. Some driving conditions or climates cause a brake may come and go or Section 7 of this manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." NOTICE: Continuing to an accident. you hear the brake r wa e warning sound, have the rear brakes...
Owner's Manual
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... first rotation is to 13 000 km). Any time you overinflation is all tires on the vehicle. The purposeof regular rotation is the most important. "Scheduled See Maintenance Services" in "Wheel Replacement" later this sectionfor more uniform wearfor all right. When to put valve caps back onthe valve stems. They help prevent leaks keeping out dirt by looking at 60 psi (420...
... first rotation is to 13 000 km). Any time you overinflation is all tires on the vehicle. The purposeof regular rotation is the most important. "Scheduled See Maintenance Services" in "Wheel Replacement" later this sectionfor more uniform wearfor all right. When to put valve caps back onthe valve stems. They help prevent leaks keeping out dirt by looking at 60 psi (420...
Owner's Manual
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... will stick to clean exterior lamps and lenses. High pressure car washes may cause water to Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index.) and avoid surface scratches water spotting. Cleaning Exterior LampsLenses Use lukewarmor cold water,a soft cloth and a liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soap to the wiper bladesWashing Your Vehicle and affect their performance. Don't wash your vehicle provides beauty, depth...
... will stick to clean exterior lamps and lenses. High pressure car washes may cause water to Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index.) and avoid surface scratches water spotting. Cleaning Exterior LampsLenses Use lukewarmor cold water,a soft cloth and a liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soap to the wiper bladesWashing Your Vehicle and affect their performance. Don't wash your vehicle provides beauty, depth...
Owner's Manual
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... Engine Cooling Fan Lighting Circuits Power Accessories, Stop Lamp Circuits, Rear Window Defogger Anti-Lock Brakes, Variable E f r Steering fot Ignition Switch Circuits Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDE LAMPS ...Back-up Lamps ... BULB HDLP STOP LPS PWR ACC RR DEFG ABS 2057 Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps ...2057 NA Center High-Mounted Stoplamp ...9 12 Halogen Headlamps Low-Beam ...- _ . 9006 High-Beam ...9005 Stop/Tail/Turn Signal Lamps ...2057 INSIDE LAMPS ...BULB Dome Lamp ...161 IGN SW Steering Wheel Controls(If Equipped) Fuse Panel Your steering wheel radio controls...
... Engine Cooling Fan Lighting Circuits Power Accessories, Stop Lamp Circuits, Rear Window Defogger Anti-Lock Brakes, Variable E f r Steering fot Ignition Switch Circuits Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDE LAMPS ...Back-up Lamps ... BULB HDLP STOP LPS PWR ACC RR DEFG ABS 2057 Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps ...2057 NA Center High-Mounted Stoplamp ...9 12 Halogen Headlamps Low-Beam ...- _ . 9006 High-Beam ...9005 Stop/Tail/Turn Signal Lamps ...2057 INSIDE LAMPS ...BULB Dome Lamp ...161 IGN SW Steering Wheel Controls(If Equipped) Fuse Panel Your steering wheel radio controls...
Owner's Manual
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... Control Service. 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if are driving in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) MILEAGE 7-16 See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in dusty conditions. Replace you filter if necessary. I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.(Seefootnotef'.) I DATE MILEAGE I DATE 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) 0 Change engine oil...
... Control Service. 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if are driving in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) MILEAGE 7-16 See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in dusty conditions. Replace you filter if necessary. I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.(Seefootnotef'.) I DATE MILEAGE I DATE 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) 0 Change engine oil...
Owner's Manual
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... every spring, use plain water to clean thoroughly any corrosive materials from the regular brake With a manual transaxle, the key should come out in each shift lever position. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing on While parked, and with the parking brake set the the ignition key to roll. release all vehicles, the key should turn downhill. only Underbody Flushing Service Ignition Transaxle Lock Check Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK...
... every spring, use plain water to clean thoroughly any corrosive materials from the regular brake With a manual transaxle, the key should come out in each shift lever position. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing on While parked, and with the parking brake set the the ignition key to roll. release all vehicles, the key should turn downhill. only Underbody Flushing Service Ignition Transaxle Lock Check Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK...
Owner's Manual
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... TO: Helm, Incorporated EO. specify yearand model nameof the vehicle. 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:$40.00 OWNER'S INFORMATION Owner publicationsare written directly forOwners and intended to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. 1998 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation servicing of your check, money order, and...
... TO: Helm, Incorporated EO. specify yearand model nameof the vehicle. 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:$40.00 OWNER'S INFORMATION Owner publicationsare written directly forOwners and intended to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. 1998 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation servicing of your check, money order, and...
Owner's Manual
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.... Body ... Seatback ...2-6 Leaving Your Vehicle ...Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ...2-29 2-49 Lighter ...Lights Air Bag Readiness ...1.23. 2.57 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2.59.4.7 Brake System Warning ...2.58. 6.32 Charging System Indicator...2-58 2-62 CheckEngine ...Check Oil ...2.66. 6 13 . Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...2.60. 9 2.61. 9 4. Underbody ...Maintenance When Trailer Towing ...4-42 Making Turns When Towing a Trailer ...4-40 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...2-62 Manual Front Seat ...1-2 Manual Lumbar Support ...1-3 Manual Remote Control Mirror...
.... Body ... Seatback ...2-6 Leaving Your Vehicle ...Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ...2-29 2-49 Lighter ...Lights Air Bag Readiness ...1.23. 2.57 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2.59.4.7 Brake System Warning ...2.58. 6.32 Charging System Indicator...2-58 2-62 CheckEngine ...Check Oil ...2.66. 6 13 . Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...2.60. 9 2.61. 9 4. Underbody ...Maintenance When Trailer Towing ...4-42 Making Turns When Towing a Trailer ...4-40 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...2-62 Manual Front Seat ...1-2 Manual Lumbar Support ...1-3 Manual Remote Control Mirror...