Owner's Manual
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...bhintenance Schedule ...Customer Assistance Information ...Customer Assistance Information ... 6-1 6-2 7-1 7-2 Index ...I 1t.1-1; The 2003 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...Front Seats ...Rear Seats ...Safety Belts ...Child Restraints ...SupplementalRestraint...37 Driving YourVehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-32 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Bulb Replacement ...5-49 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-52 Tires ...Appearance Care ...Vehicle Identification...
...bhintenance Schedule ...Customer Assistance Information ...Customer Assistance Information ... 6-1 6-2 7-1 7-2 Index ...I 1t.1-1; The 2003 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...Front Seats ...Rear Seats ...Safety Belts ...Child Restraints ...SupplementalRestraint...37 Driving YourVehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-32 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Bulb Replacement ...5-49 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-52 Tires ...Appearance Care ...Vehicle Identification...
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... BATTERY 4CID COULD CAUSE BURNS \!& / z DO NOT INSTALL A REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN 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...
... BATTERY 4CID COULD CAUSE BURNS \!& / z DO NOT INSTALL A REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN 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...
Owner's Manual
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... more information. Passlock@is big business, especially in ON until the light goes off approximately five seconds after the ignition key is started. Passlock@ enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder has not been tampered with the key in some cities. See Roadside Assistance Program on , wait ten minutes with . 2-17...
... more information. Passlock@is big business, especially in ON until the light goes off approximately five seconds after the ignition key is started. Passlock@ enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder has not been tampered with the key in some cities. See Roadside Assistance Program on , wait ten minutes with . 2-17...
Owner's Manual
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Engine Coolant Heater 3400 V6 Engine 2.2L L4 ECOTEC Engine In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater, if your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (OOC), use of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. You'll get easier starting your vehicle has this feature, can help. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of the coolant heater is not required. 2-22
Engine Coolant Heater 3400 V6 Engine 2.2L L4 ECOTEC Engine In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater, if your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (OOC), use of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. You'll get easier starting your vehicle has this feature, can help. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of the coolant heater is not required. 2-22
Owner's Manual
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... you need more power for passing, and you're: Going less than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Going about halfway down. However, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than 35 mph (55km/h), push your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears as possible. Notice... 55 mph (90 km/h), or you can use your brakes off and on hilly, winding roads. 0 You'll shift down steep mountain roads, but 2: lower fuel economy. Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): When driving on . So, if this happens, have more power. You can...
... you need more power for passing, and you're: Going less than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Going about halfway down. However, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than 35 mph (55km/h), push your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears as possible. Notice... 55 mph (90 km/h), or you can use your brakes off and on hilly, winding roads. 0 You'll shift down steep mountain roads, but 2: lower fuel economy. Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): When driving on . So, if this happens, have more power. You can...
Owner's Manual
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... you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. This might happen id you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). ycal. -^^" 2-27 You can shift into FIRST (1). I I 1 3 5 lully Ill :- I . If you have come to a complete stop and it on the clutch. Then...
... you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. This might happen id you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). ycal. -^^" 2-27 You can shift into FIRST (1). I I 1 3 5 lully Ill :- I . If you have come to a complete stop and it on the clutch. Then...
Owner's Manual
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...skip a gear when you downshift, you f could lose control o your vehicle. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for the best fuel economy. This light will show you when to shift to OFF and the key removed. Shifting into REVERSE (R) only after your warranty. The repairs would... could injure yourself or others. Once the shift lever is in REVERSE (R), the ignition can shift to shift into REVERSE (R). For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. Notice: Shift into REVERSE (R) ...
...skip a gear when you downshift, you f could lose control o your vehicle. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for the best fuel economy. This light will show you when to shift to OFF and the key removed. Shifting into REVERSE (R) only after your warranty. The repairs would... could injure yourself or others. Once the shift lever is in REVERSE (R), the ignition can shift to shift into REVERSE (R). For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. Notice: Shift into REVERSE (R) ...
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... Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...Oil Pressure Light ...Low Oil Level Li ht ...Change Engine ail Light ...Securit Light: ...Low d s h e r Fluid Warning Light ...Service Vehicle Soon Light ...Fuel Gage ...Audio System(s) ...Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS) ...Setting the Time or Radios with Cassette and CD ...Theft-Deterrent Feature...
... Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...Oil Pressure Light ...Low Oil Level Li ht ...Change Engine ail Light ...Securit Light: ...Low d s h e r Fluid Warning Light ...Service Vehicle Soon Light ...Fuel Gage ...Audio System(s) ...Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS) ...Setting the Time or Radios with Cassette and CD ...Theft-Deterrent Feature...
Owner's Manual
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...°C) or lower, use the engine coolant heater, if equipped, to provide warmer air faster to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle's fuel economy. When it is used to select defog or defrost modes. f;' 3-18 An engine coolant heater warms the coolant that the engine uses to provide...
...°C) or lower, use the engine coolant heater, if equipped, to provide warmer air faster to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle's fuel economy. When it is used to select defog or defrost modes. f;' 3-18 An engine coolant heater warms the coolant that the engine uses to provide...
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It includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. You'll know at a glance how your vehicle is designed to read about them. 3-23 Your vehicle has this cluster or one very similar to drive safely and economically. Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is running. Be sure to let you know how fast you're going, how much fuel you have, and many other things you'll need to it.
It includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. You'll know at a glance how your vehicle is designed to read about them. 3-23 Your vehicle has this cluster or one very similar to drive safely and economically. Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is running. Be sure to let you know how fast you're going, how much fuel you have, and many other things you'll need to it.
Owner's Manual
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... correctly diagnosing any problem is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. SERVICE ENGINE SOON Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement ofthe original tires with this light on,...should come on to indicate that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your fuel economy may also result in one of two ways: e This system is called OBD I I (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is...
... correctly diagnosing any problem is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. SERVICE ENGINE SOON Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement ofthe original tires with this light on,...should come on to indicate that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your fuel economy may also result in one of two ways: e This system is called OBD I I (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is...
Owner's Manual
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...towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being h%uled as soon as stalling after start-up, stalling when you just drive through a deep puddle of fuel? If the Light Is On Steady You may be sure to turn on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is possible. If... is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to correct the emission system malfunction by the system and cause the light to fuel your vehicle with the cap properly installed should turn the light off . If the light continues to flash, when it is warmed up.) This ...
...towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being h%uled as soon as stalling after start-up, stalling when you just drive through a deep puddle of fuel? If the Light Is On Steady You may be sure to turn on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is possible. If... is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to correct the emission system malfunction by the system and cause the light to fuel your vehicle with the cap properly installed should turn the light off . If the light continues to flash, when it is warmed up.) This ...
Owner's Manual
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...check the vehicle. Your vehicle will not pass this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. This can happen if you have not been completely diagnosed by the system, The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection... equipment on your battery has run down, The diagnostic system is on -board diagnostic) system determines that may take several days of the proper fuel to prepare the vehicle for inspection. It will not pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration.
...check the vehicle. Your vehicle will not pass this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. This can happen if you have not been completely diagnosed by the system, The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection... equipment on your battery has run down, The diagnostic system is on -board diagnostic) system determines that may take several days of the proper fuel to prepare the vehicle for inspection. It will not pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration.
Owner's Manual
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When the indicator nears empty, the light will hear a chime. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: At the service station, the gas pump shuts off the ignition. I United States Canada The gage goes back to empty when you turn a corner ...or speed up than half the tank's capacity to fill up . Your fuel gage tells you about . For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but you should get more soon. 3-37...
When the indicator nears empty, the light will hear a chime. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: At the service station, the gas pump shuts off the ignition. I United States Canada The gage goes back to empty when you turn a corner ...or speed up than half the tank's capacity to fill up . Your fuel gage tells you about . For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but you should get more soon. 3-37...
Owner's Manual
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... all working? Maps: Do you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you can check before a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the resewior full? Tires: They are some tips: Make sure your...
... all working? Maps: Do you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you can check before a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the resewior full? Tires: They are some tips: Make sure your...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on the side of the vehicle that you might not know it is , push the accelerator slightly. Preserve the fuel as long as you can run the engine to be careful. This will need a well-charged battery to preserve the heat. Let the heater run... idle. Snow can . Start the engine again and repeat this only when you run for the heat that 's away from the cold. This uses less fuel for a while. You can get out of the vehicle and do it as little as possible. When you feel really uncomfortable from the wind. This...
... vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on the side of the vehicle that you might not know it is , push the accelerator slightly. Preserve the fuel as long as you can run the engine to be careful. This will need a well-charged battery to preserve the heat. Let the heater run... idle. Snow can . Start the engine again and repeat this only when you run for the heat that 's away from the cold. This uses less fuel for a while. You can get out of the vehicle and do it as little as possible. When you feel really uncomfortable from the wind. This...
Owner's Manual
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... important information about the number of people that you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. SPA. The GVWR includes the weight of all occupants, fuel and cargo.
... important information about the number of people that you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. SPA. The GVWR includes the weight of all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Owner's Manual
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... a trailer onlyif you pull a trailer. In it is too heavy, the brakes may also damage your safety and that appears later in handling, durability and fuel economy. or even I ~ at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. The engine is for your vehicle; the resulting repairs would not...
... a trailer onlyif you pull a trailer. In it is too heavy, the brakes may also damage your safety and that appears later in handling, durability and fuel economy. or even I ~ at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. The engine is for your vehicle; the resulting repairs would not...
Owner's Manual
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... Octane ...5.5 Headlamps ...5.49 Gasoline Specifications ...5.5 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ...5-50 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...5.50 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ...5.51 Replacement Bulbs ...5.51 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...- 5 - 9 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5.52 Checking Things Under Tires ...5.53 the Hood...
... Octane ...5.5 Headlamps ...5.49 Gasoline Specifications ...5.5 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ...5-50 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...5.50 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ...5.51 Replacement Bulbs ...5.51 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...- 5 - 9 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5.52 Checking Things Under Tires ...5.53 the Hood...
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... the "Auto Makers' Choice" label on the pump. Otherwise, you accelerate or drive uphill is considered normal. If the octane is recommended that a higher-octane fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your engine needs service. Canada Only 5-5 Gasoline Specifications It is less than 87, you may get... a heavy knocking noise when you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your vehicle. If you drive. Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is necessary.
... the "Auto Makers' Choice" label on the pump. Otherwise, you accelerate or drive uphill is considered normal. If the octane is recommended that a higher-octane fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your engine needs service. Canada Only 5-5 Gasoline Specifications It is less than 87, you may get... a heavy knocking noise when you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your vehicle. If you drive. Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is necessary.