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The 2003 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...Front Seats ...Rear Seats ...Safety Belts ...Child Restraints ...SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) ...Restraint System Check ...Features and Controls ...Keys ...2-2 Doors Locks and ...Windows ...Theft-Deterrent Systems ...Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...Mirrors ...Stcr3.g~.A rean ...~ 1-1 1-2 1-8 1-9 1-32 1-53 1-60 2-1 2-7 2-1 5 2-1 7 2-18 2-35 2-37 Driving YourVehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road...
The 2003 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...Front Seats ...Rear Seats ...Safety Belts ...Child Restraints ...SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) ...Restraint System Check ...Features and Controls ...Keys ...2-2 Doors Locks and ...Windows ...Theft-Deterrent Systems ...Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...Mirrors ...Stcr3.g~.A rean ...~ 1-1 1-2 1-8 1-9 1-32 1-53 1-60 2-1 2-7 2-1 5 2-1 7 2-18 2-35 2-37 Driving YourVehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road...
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WINDOW FOG LAMPS n w ANTI-LOCK BRAKES fm)/ \ u SERVICE iviAi\iuWi V ENGINE COOLANT TEMP ACCESS F J PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY 4CID COULD CAUSE BURNS \!& / z DO NOT INSTALL A REAR-FACING CHILD ... THIS SEATING POSITION PARKING LAMPS PC BAlTERY CHARGING SYSTEM 1-1 ENGINE COOLANT FAN FUEL COOLANT DO NOT INSTALL A FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING POSITION DOOR LOCK UNLOCK AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY a b OWNER'S MANUAL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W SERVICE -I 'b l ' ?"!"!E? These are some examples of vehicle symbols you...
WINDOW FOG LAMPS n w ANTI-LOCK BRAKES fm)/ \ u SERVICE iviAi\iuWi V ENGINE COOLANT TEMP ACCESS F J PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY 4CID COULD CAUSE BURNS \!& / z DO NOT INSTALL A REAR-FACING CHILD ... THIS SEATING POSITION PARKING LAMPS PC BAlTERY CHARGING SYSTEM 1-1 ENGINE COOLANT FAN FUEL COOLANT DO NOT INSTALL A FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING POSITION DOOR LOCK UNLOCK AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY a b OWNER'S MANUAL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W SERVICE -I 'b l ' ?"!"!E? These are some examples of vehicle symbols you...
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Then the seatback will lock. That could cause injury to let people get into the back seat. hnad I :m m l n r . Push the seatback to its original position, and the seatback will fold forward. Head Restraints Seatback Latches For two-door model vehicles, the front seatbacks fold forward to the person sitting there. Always press rearward...
Then the seatback will lock. That could cause injury to let people get into the back seat. hnad I :m m l n r . Push the seatback to its original position, and the seatback will fold forward. Head Restraints Seatback Latches For two-door model vehicles, the front seatbacks fold forward to the person sitting there. Always press rearward...
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...latch fully. 2. Push the seatback upright to lock it and slide the seat fully rearward to lock it can move the seat to get in and out of your vehicle makes it is locked into the rear seat area. 4 CAUTION: b... If the easy entry right front seat isn't locked, it . 4. I -6 The seat will slide forward to allow someone to make sure the seat is locked. 3. In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be ...an easy entry seat to the desired position. 5. Easy Entry Seat For two-door model vehicles, the right front seat of the rear seat. 1.
...latch fully. 2. Push the seatback upright to lock it and slide the seat fully rearward to lock it can move the seat to get in and out of your vehicle makes it is locked into the rear seat area. 4 CAUTION: b... If the easy entry right front seat isn't locked, it . 4. I -6 The seat will slide forward to allow someone to make sure the seat is locked. 3. In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be ...an easy entry seat to the desired position. 5. Easy Entry Seat For two-door model vehicles, the right front seat of the rear seat. 1.
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... should I never drive far from things beyond your vehicle, see Manual Seats on page 1-2 or Six-Way Power Driver Seat on page 1-34. Close and lock the door. 2. Q: If I'm a good driver, and I wear safety belts? Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system.
... should I never drive far from things beyond your vehicle, see Manual Seats on page 1-2 or Six-Way Power Driver Seat on page 1-34. Close and lock the door. 2. Q: If I'm a good driver, and I wear safety belts? Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system.
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... and move the height adjuster to the height that the shoulder portion of the belt is right for you begin to drive, move it has locked into position. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Four-Door Models) Before you . -
... and move the height adjuster to the height that the shoulder portion of the belt is right for you begin to drive, move it has locked into position. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Four-Door Models) Before you . -
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... Box ...2.37 n . .-L.IA.. \.f 1 3 7 UUpl I U I U G I (3) ...Center Console Storage Area ...2.37 L.UI Keys ...-2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2.3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...-2-4 Qoors and Locks ...2-7 Door Locks ...2-7 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Delayed Locking ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-10 Lockout Protection ...2-11 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-11 Trunk ...2-12 Windows ...2-15 Manual Windows ...2-15 Power Windows ...2-16 Sun Visors ...2-16 Theft...
... Box ...2.37 n . .-L.IA.. \.f 1 3 7 UUpl I U I U G I (3) ...Center Console Storage Area ...2.37 L.UI Keys ...-2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2.3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...-2-4 Qoors and Locks ...2-7 Door Locks ...2-7 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Delayed Locking ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-10 Lockout Protection ...2-11 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-11 Trunk ...2-12 Windows ...2-15 Manual Windows ...2-15 Power Windows ...2-16 Sun Visors ...2-16 Theft...
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...the transmitter higher, and try this button on page 2-4. The interior lamps will turn off after all of the doors are still having trouble, see your vehicle for service. (Lock): All doors will chirp to work or if you are closed , the parking lamps will flash twice and the horn will... automatically lock when this : Check the distance. If all of the doors are available with your vehicle. This is necessary. See "Battery Replacement" under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on ...
...the transmitter higher, and try this button on page 2-4. The interior lamps will turn off after all of the doors are still having trouble, see your vehicle for service. (Lock): All doors will chirp to work or if you are closed , the parking lamps will flash twice and the horn will... automatically lock when this : Check the distance. If all of the doors are available with your vehicle. This is necessary. See "Battery Replacement" under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on ...
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... parking brake is engaged, or when the ignition is off by pressing the horn symbol button again or by pressing and holding either of the door lock switches in the unlock position for 10 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. I --' J - 10 your dealer has coded the new ... Trunk Release): The trunk will chirp. The interior lamps will unlock. If a transmitter is lost transmitter will flash twice to lock the doors or use the delayed locking feature the parking lamps will flash and the horn will unlock when the vehicle symbol on the transmitter is pressed. The horn ...
... parking brake is engaged, or when the ignition is off by pressing the horn symbol button again or by pressing and holding either of the door lock switches in the unlock position for 10 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. I --' J - 10 your dealer has coded the new ... Trunk Release): The trunk will chirp. The interior lamps will unlock. If a transmitter is lost transmitter will flash twice to lock the doors or use the delayed locking feature the parking lamps will flash and the horn will unlock when the vehicle symbol on the transmitter is pressed. The horn ...
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...out.A child can SIJffer permanent injuries or even death from happening. 2-7 So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you can easily enter through an unlocked door when you leave it . especially children - You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle ...in a crash if the doors aren't locked. Outsiders can only use your key or remote keyless entry system, if your vehicle. Locking your vehicle. Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle is locked, the handle won't open the doors and fall outof a moving vehicle...
...out.A child can SIJffer permanent injuries or even death from happening. 2-7 So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you can easily enter through an unlocked door when you leave it . especially children - You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle ...in a crash if the doors aren't locked. Outsiders can only use your key or remote keyless entry system, if your vehicle. Locking your vehicle. Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle is locked, the handle won't open the doors and fall outof a moving vehicle...
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.... See Lockout Protection on the ignition. When LOCK on the driver's power door lock switch is pressed, the doors will also chirp if the horn chirp feature is running, have that person use the door lock. The horn will lock immediately. If someone needs to get out while...opens another door before the seven seconds, the doors will not lock until seven seconds after the driver's door has been closed, all of the doors on your vehicle using the driver's or front passenger's door lock switch. This feature will flash. I 1. Power Door Locks With the power door locks, you move...
.... See Lockout Protection on the ignition. When LOCK on the driver's power door lock switch is pressed, the doors will also chirp if the horn chirp feature is running, have that person use the door lock. The horn will lock immediately. If someone needs to get out while...opens another door before the seven seconds, the doors will not lock until seven seconds after the driver's door has been closed, all of the doors on your vehicle using the driver's or front passenger's door lock switch. This feature will flash. I 1. Power Door Locks With the power door locks, you move...
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...available on vehicle's equipped with a remote keyless entry transmitter. Only the driver's door will remain locked unless manually unlocked or the lock button is turned to OFF. Customizing the Automatic Door Locks One of four operating modes may be selected and programmed by the driver on vehicles...shifted into REVERSE (R) and the key is turned to OFF. Mode 3: All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). Mode 4: No automatic door lock or unlock. Only the driver's door will unlock when the transaxle is shifted into PARK (P) and the key is...
...available on vehicle's equipped with a remote keyless entry transmitter. Only the driver's door will remain locked unless manually unlocked or the lock button is turned to OFF. Customizing the Automatic Door Locks One of four operating modes may be selected and programmed by the driver on vehicles...shifted into REVERSE (R) and the key is turned to OFF. Mode 3: All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). Mode 4: No automatic door lock or unlock. Only the driver's door will unlock when the transaxle is shifted into PARK (P) and the key is...
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.... You can change to a different mode, do the following : 1. The switch is in Mode 1. Close the door. 3. The mode you which mode your vehicle is located on the power door lock switch (two chimes for Mode 2, three chimes for Mode 3 and four chimes for 10 seconds. Release the switch when... you hear. Rear Door Security Locks If your vehicle is now set. Before your vehicle was shipped from ...
.... You can change to a different mode, do the following : 1. The switch is in Mode 1. Close the door. 3. The mode you which mode your vehicle is located on the power door lock switch (two chimes for Mode 2, three chimes for Mode 3 and four chimes for 10 seconds. Release the switch when... you hear. Rear Door Security Locks If your vehicle is now set. Before your vehicle was shipped from ...
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... from the outside . 2. Leaving Your Vehicle If you will now work , and how to open the rear door from locking the doors or using the power door locks while any door is on your door and set the locks from the inside, then get out and close &I 11 le UUUl. - - .. 2-1 1 You should ... of your keys with you want to the other rear door. Always remember to provide enhanced security and convenience. If you could still lock your keys inside . 2, Then open , hold the power door lock switch for three seconds. To cancel a rear door lock, do the following : 1. To override this feature is...
... from the outside . 2. Leaving Your Vehicle If you will now work , and how to open the rear door from locking the doors or using the power door locks while any door is on your door and set the locks from the inside, then get out and close &I 11 le UUUl. - - .. 2-1 1 You should ... of your keys with you want to the other rear door. Always remember to provide enhanced security and convenience. If you could still lock your keys inside . 2, Then open , hold the power door lock switch for three seconds. To cancel a rear door lock, do the following : 1. To override this feature is...
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...overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element. Trunk Lamp The trunk lamp comes on when you do one of the following: Lift the driver's door handle, open your trunk. Nofices Don't put papers or other flammable her items into your vehicle's battery. That can also blow the fuse. ...a battery run -down feature designed to on when the ignition is heating. When any remote keyless entry transmitter button (if equipped), press the power door lock switch, ~r~~~ rei-,-iGte ti-Ufik Gr turn the lamp that was left on again. 3-17 This will automatically shut the lamp off after 20 ...
...overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element. Trunk Lamp The trunk lamp comes on when you do one of the following: Lift the driver's door handle, open your trunk. Nofices Don't put papers or other flammable her items into your vehicle's battery. That can also blow the fuse. ...a battery run -down feature designed to on when the ignition is heating. When any remote keyless entry transmitter button (if equipped), press the power door lock switch, ~r~~~ rei-,-iGte ti-Ufik Gr turn the lamp that was left on again. 3-17 This will automatically shut the lamp off after 20 ...
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Fuse 3 . 4 5 6 7 8 Usage Left Electrical Center-Stop Lamps, Hazard Lamps, Body Function Control Module, Cluster, Climate Control System Anti-Lock Brakes Left Electrical Center-Power Seats, Power Mirrors, Door Locks, Trunk Release, Audio Amplifier, Remote Keyless Entry Not Used Ignition Switch Cooling Fan #I Usage Rear Defog Not Used Starter Cooling Fan #1 HVAC Blower (Climate Control...
Fuse 3 . 4 5 6 7 8 Usage Left Electrical Center-Stop Lamps, Hazard Lamps, Body Function Control Module, Cluster, Climate Control System Anti-Lock Brakes Left Electrical Center-Power Seats, Power Mirrors, Door Locks, Trunk Release, Audio Amplifier, Remote Keyless Entry Not Used Ignition Switch Cooling Fan #I Usage Rear Defog Not Used Starter Cooling Fan #1 HVAC Blower (Climate Control...
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... Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...7-9 Fep5flt-1~ saf&/ nnfnptc to the IJn]fed s f z f e ~ J --'VV.7-8 Government ...7-5 Roadside Assistance Program ...Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-9 Customizing the Automatic Door Locks ...2-9 3 Engine ...2-22 Low Warning Light ...3-30 Cooling System ...5-29 Cruise Control ...3-9 Cupholder(s) ...2-37 Current and Past Model Order Forms ...7-10 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation...
... Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...7-9 Fep5flt-1~ saf&/ nnfnptc to the IJn]fed s f z f e ~ J --'VV.7-8 Government ...7-5 Roadside Assistance Program ...Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-9 Customizing the Automatic Door Locks ...2-9 3 Engine ...2-22 Low Warning Light ...3-30 Cooling System ...5-29 Cruise Control ...3-9 Cupholder(s) ...2-37 Current and Past Model Order Forms ...7-10 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation...
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DAB Radio ...3-70 DaytimeRunningLamps(DRL) ...3-13 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Defogging and Defrosting ...3-19 Delayed Headlamps ...3-15 Delayed Locking ...2-8 Dinghy Towing ...4-33 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-3 Dolly Towing ...4-34 DomeLamp ...3-16 Door Delayed Locking ...2-8 Locks ...2-7 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Security Locks ...2-10 Driver 1-14 Position, Safety Belt ...1-3 Six-Way Power Seat ...Driving At Night ...4-17 City ...4-21...
DAB Radio ...3-70 DaytimeRunningLamps(DRL) ...3-13 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Defogging and Defrosting ...3-19 Delayed Headlamps ...3-15 Delayed Locking ...2-8 Dinghy Towing ...4-33 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-3 Dolly Towing ...4-34 DomeLamp ...3-16 Door Delayed Locking ...2-8 Locks ...2-7 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Security Locks ...2-10 Driver 1-14 Position, Safety Belt ...1-3 Six-Way Power Seat ...Driving At Night ...4-17 City ...4-21...
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... 3-25 Safety Belt Reminder ...Security ...3-36 Service Vehicle Soon ...3-36 Up-Shift ...3-26 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-35 Lockout Protection ...2-1 1 Locks Delayed Locking ...2-8 Door ...2-7 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-1 1 Lockout Protection ...2-1 1 Power Door ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-10 Loss of Control ...4-15 Low Coolant Warning Light ...3-30 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ...3-36 Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts...
... 3-25 Safety Belt Reminder ...Security ...3-36 Service Vehicle Soon ...3-36 Up-Shift ...3-26 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-35 Lockout Protection ...2-1 1 Locks Delayed Locking ...2-8 Door ...2-7 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-1 1 Lockout Protection ...2-1 1 Power Door ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-10 Loss of Control ...4-15 Low Coolant Warning Light ...3-30 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ...3-36 Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts...
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... Restraint Systems ...1-60 Replacing Restraint System Parts After 1-60 a Crash ...Restraint Systems Checking ...1-60 Replacing Parts ...1-60 Power ...1-3 Door Locks ...2-8 Electrical System ...5-81 Lift Seat ...1-7 Steering Fluid ...5-36 Windows ...2-16 Power Steering ...4-1 1 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-13 Radio Messages ...3.41. 3.50. 3-61 Radios ...3-38 Care ofYour Cassette Tape...
... Restraint Systems ...1-60 Replacing Restraint System Parts After 1-60 a Crash ...Restraint Systems Checking ...1-60 Replacing Parts ...1-60 Power ...1-3 Door Locks ...2-8 Electrical System ...5-81 Lift Seat ...1-7 Steering Fluid ...5-36 Windows ...2-16 Power Steering ...4-1 1 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-13 Radio Messages ...3.41. 3.50. 3-61 Radios ...3-38 Care ofYour Cassette Tape...