Owner's Manual
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...you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. you have a problem while driving, such as a or overheated engine, etc. flat tire 6- 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells how to keep your vehicle. Customer Assistance Information ... your vehicle running properly and looking good. i Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. can useit to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Problems on page 8-10. The 1998 Pontiac GrandAm ...
...you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. you have a problem while driving, such as a or overheated engine, etc. flat tire 6- 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells how to keep your vehicle. Customer Assistance Information ... your vehicle running properly and looking good. i Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. can useit to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Problems on page 8-10. The 1998 Pontiac GrandAm ...
Owner's Manual
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...re on the road.If you procurer un exemplairede ce guide enfraqais chez sell the vehicle, please leave this manual. French Language Manual: Please keep this manual your vehicle,so it will be in votre concessionaireou au: owner can use it EXCELLENCE was ... Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name GRAND AM are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institutefor AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE This manual...
...re on the road.If you procurer un exemplairede ce guide enfraqais chez sell the vehicle, please leave this manual. French Language Manual: Please keep this manual your vehicle,so it will be in votre concessionaireou au: owner can use it EXCELLENCE was ... Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name GRAND AM are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institutefor AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE This manual...
Owner's Manual
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... you what you do this" or "Don't let this , it will help avoid or reduce the hazard. If you need the Index in for your vehicle. How to Use this Manual Many people read these cautions. Please read their owner's manual beginning from to end when they first receive theirnew...
... you what you do this" or "Don't let this , it will help avoid or reduce the hazard. If you need the Index in for your vehicle. How to Use this Manual Many people read these cautions. Please read their owner's manual beginning from to end when they first receive theirnew...
Owner's Manual
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... and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this book you about something that can we damage your vehicle.Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, it could damage your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. In the notice area, tell you will tell you might see... warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words,CAUTION or NOTICE. When you read other m u a l s , you what do to help avoid to the damage. iv and But the ...
... and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this book you about something that can we damage your vehicle.Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, it could damage your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. In the notice area, tell you will tell you might see... warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words,CAUTION or NOTICE. When you read other m u a l s , you what do to help avoid to the damage. iv and But the ...
Owner's Manual
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... are some other symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are some the symbolsyou may see: COOLANT TEMP TURN SIGNALS 6 PC WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 ... symbols are important for you may find on your controls: These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are on some of your vehicle.
... are some other symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are some the symbolsyou may see: COOLANT TEMP TURN SIGNALS 6 PC WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 ... symbols are important for you may find on your controls: These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are on some of your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... locked into place. Manual Seats I 1-2 The sudden movement could startle and confuse you,or make sure the seat is adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle moving . Then you don't want it . I I A CAUTION: You can lose control the vehicleif you try tothe move seat with your body, to make you pusha... you release the lever and try to . Slide the 'seat to where want to of the unlock it . Adjust the driver's seat when only the vehicle i not s moving .
... locked into place. Manual Seats I 1-2 The sudden movement could startle and confuse you,or make sure the seat is adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle moving . Then you don't want it . I I A CAUTION: You can lose control the vehicleif you try tothe move seat with your body, to make you pusha... you release the lever and try to . Slide the 'seat to where want to of the unlock it . Adjust the driver's seat when only the vehicle i not s moving .
Owner's Manual
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REAR CONTROL (C): Raise the rear the seatby of of the seat and move the seatback to lock the seatback. you up . Lower the rear the seatby holding the switch up on of holding the switch down. + A Reclining Front Seatbacks I To adjust the seatback, lift the leverthe outer side on Release the lever to where want it. Pull the lever and the seat willgo to an upright position. But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-4
REAR CONTROL (C): Raise the rear the seatby of of the seat and move the seatback to lock the seatback. you up . Lower the rear the seatby holding the switch up on of holding the switch down. + A Reclining Front Seatbacks I To adjust the seatback, lift the leverthe outer side on Release the lever to where want it. Pull the lever and the seat willgo to an upright position. But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-4
Owner's Manual
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... it easy to the person sitting there. To fold a front seatbackforward, lift the seatback latch. Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Models) The right front seat your vehicle makes it forward ina sudden stopor crash. I A CAUTION: I A CAUTION: If an easy entry right front seat isn't locked, it is locked. That could be to...
... it easy to the person sitting there. To fold a front seatbackforward, lift the seatback latch. Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Models) The right front seat your vehicle makes it forward ina sudden stopor crash. I A CAUTION: I A CAUTION: If an easy entry right front seat isn't locked, it is locked. That could be to...
Owner's Manual
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... ride where or she can be ejected from it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be much worse. A CAUTION: 1-7 You can be if you are fastened properlytoo. In the same crash, might you not be seriously injured orkilled. It...
... ride where or she can be ejected from it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be much worse. A CAUTION: 1-7 You can be if you are fastened properlytoo. In the same crash, might you not be seriously injured orkilled. It...
Owner's Manual
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.... Do not allow people to be serious that even buckled up can survive and sometimes walk away. many of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are in any area your vehicle that comeson as a reminder to buckle up does matter ...a lot! 1-8 After more to ride in between. Be sure everyone in yourvehicle..., inside or outside of equipped with seats and safety belts. wear safety belts. In a collision, people riding in a seat and using a safety belt properly. I Your vehicle has a light that is not of...
.... Do not allow people to be serious that even buckled up can survive and sometimes walk away. many of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are in any area your vehicle that comeson as a reminder to buckle up does matter ...a lot! 1-8 After more to ride in between. Be sure everyone in yourvehicle..., inside or outside of equipped with seats and safety belts. wear safety belts. In a collision, people riding in a seat and using a safety belt properly. I Your vehicle has a light that is not of...
Owner's Manual
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P - I Put someone on it. Suppose it's a seat just on anything, you ridein or on wheels. 1-9 Why Safety Belts Work When you go as fast as it goes. I Take the simplest vehicle.
P - I Put someone on it. Suppose it's a seat just on anything, you ridein or on wheels. 1-9 Why Safety Belts Work When you go as fast as it goes. I Take the simplest vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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Then stop . L 1 Get it could bethe windshield ... 1-10 In a real vehicle, it up to speed. The rider doesn't stop thevehicle. The person keeps goinguntil stopped by something.
Then stop . L 1 Get it could bethe windshield ... 1-10 In a real vehicle, it up to speed. The rider doesn't stop thevehicle. The person keeps goinguntil stopped by something.
Owner's Manual
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You stop . With safety belts, youslow down asthe vehicle does. or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! That's why safety belts make suchgood sense. 1-11 You get more timeto stop over more distance, and your strongestbones take the forces.
You stop . With safety belts, youslow down asthe vehicle does. or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! That's why safety belts make suchgood sense. 1-11 You get more timeto stop over more distance, and your strongestbones take the forces.
Owner's Manual
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...of and deaths occur at speeds less than 40 mph of 25 home. But they work with so safety belts-- Even if you're a vehicle that isn't your fault you are supplemental systems only; and the Answers @ If I home, why shouldI wear safety belts? Won't accident ifI...). You may be -- A: A: You could be an excellent driver,but especially in air bags, you 're in the future. accident -- Q." my vehicle hasair bags, why shouldI have to If wear safety belts? not insteadof them in an Q ? HereAreQuestionsMan '~ople Ask About Safety Belts-- even one that ...
...of and deaths occur at speeds less than 40 mph of 25 home. But they work with so safety belts-- Even if you're a vehicle that isn't your fault you are supplemental systems only; and the Answers @ If I home, why shouldI wear safety belts? Won't accident ifI...). You may be -- A: A: You could be an excellent driver,but especially in air bags, you 're in the future. accident -- Q." my vehicle hasair bags, why shouldI have to If wear safety belts? not insteadof them in an Q ? HereAreQuestionsMan '~ople Ask About Safety Belts-- even one that ...
Owner's Manual
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We'll start wt the driver position. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see "Seats" in your vehicle has. belt Don't letit get twisted. 4. ih Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Push the latch plate into the buckle until ... belts and children. First, you . Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has lap-shoulder belt. And there are special things to know which restraint systems your vehicle, see the part of adult size. Pick up straight. 3. Here's how to wear a it clicks. 1-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This ...
We'll start wt the driver position. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see "Seats" in your vehicle has. belt Don't letit get twisted. 4. ih Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Push the latch plate into the buckle until ... belts and children. First, you . Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has lap-shoulder belt. And there are special things to know which restraint systems your vehicle, see the part of adult size. Pick up straight. 3. Here's how to wear a it clicks. 1-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This ...
Owner's Manual
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I To unlatch the belt, push the button on you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. A pregnant woman should weara lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should back outof the way. Safety BeltUse During Pregnancy Safety belts workfor everyone, including ...
I To unlatch the belt, push the button on you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. A pregnant woman should weara lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should back outof the way. Safety BeltUse During Pregnancy Safety belts workfor everyone, including ...
Owner's Manual
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... helps reduce your chance hitting things of your vehiclehits something. All air bags are "supplemental restraints"to work crashes where the front of inside the vehicle being ejected from it 's more likely that person. -- -- 1-21 When a safety belt is worn properly, it . See "Driver Position'' earlier in ...the fetus is to work with safety belts,but don't replace them properly. For a in your safety belteven if you aren't wearing your vehicle should a wear safety belt properly whether or not there'san air bag for the right front passenger. Everyone in pregnant women, as the ...
... helps reduce your chance hitting things of your vehiclehits something. All air bags are "supplemental restraints"to work crashes where the front of inside the vehicle being ejected from it 's more likely that person. -- -- 1-21 When a safety belt is worn properly, it . See "Driver Position'' earlier in ...the fetus is to work with safety belts,but don't replace them properly. For a in your safety belteven if you aren't wearing your vehicle should a wear safety belt properly whether or not there'san air bag for the right front passenger. Everyone in pregnant women, as the ...
Owner's Manual
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... secure children properly in position before andduring a crash. UTION: I - 1 A CAUTION: I I Air bags inflate with air bags. Neither the vehicle's safety beltsystem nor its air bag system is designed for young children and infants. Young children and infants need the protectionthat a child restraint system can ...
... secure children properly in position before andduring a crash. UTION: I - 1 A CAUTION: I I Air bags inflate with air bags. Neither the vehicle's safety beltsystem nor its air bag system is designed for young children and infants. Young children and infants need the protectionthat a child restraint system can ...
Owner's Manual
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...safety belts, and then only in moderateto severe frontal or near -frontal crash. But air bags bag should an air bag inflate? If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that will move or deform, the threshold level is determined by safety belts. The sensing system triggers a release of...provided by the angle of what the repair costs were. Air bags should never be somewhat above the system's designed "threshold level."If your vehicle strikes something that doesn't move deform, such or as near -frontal collisions, or even belted occupants can say whether an air stopping the ...
...safety belts, and then only in moderateto severe frontal or near -frontal crash. But air bags bag should an air bag inflate? If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that will move or deform, the threshold level is determined by safety belts. The sensing system triggers a release of...provided by the angle of what the repair costs were. Air bags should never be somewhat above the system's designed "threshold level."If your vehicle strikes something that doesn't move deform, such or as near -frontal collisions, or even belted occupants can say whether an air stopping the ...
Owner's Manual
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...bag, to windshields are designed to touch. After an air bag inflates,quickly deflates, quickly it is equipped witha crash sensing from leavingthe vehicle. When an air bag inflates, theredust in another crash. If you have breathing problems but not to do as it so also ...of the ar bag module-- and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system.The module records I information aboutthe readiness of the vehicle after an air bag inflates? the i steering wheelhub for air system. will be some parts for service. is 0 Let only qualified technicians ...
...bag, to windshields are designed to touch. After an air bag inflates,quickly deflates, quickly it is equipped witha crash sensing from leavingthe vehicle. When an air bag inflates, theredust in another crash. If you have breathing problems but not to do as it so also ...of the ar bag module-- and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system.The module records I information aboutthe readiness of the vehicle after an air bag inflates? the i steering wheelhub for air system. will be some parts for service. is 0 Let only qualified technicians ...