1996 Pontiac Grand Am Support Question
1996 Pontiac Grand Am Support Question
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Question posted by dadsoldbarn on June 9th, 2013
Low Trac Light
Why would the low trac light come on and the transmission not shift correctly?
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Owner's Manual - Page 66
...correct key is not used, fuel is a passive theft-deterrent system. If after the engine is
If you have to leaveyour ignition key?
in the Index). e Then take your vehicle? to But what if you . During normal operation, theTHEFT SYS light... want to leave something valuable. system The
If the THEFT SYS light comes on while the engine is 'removed from the START the position as...
Owner's Manual - Page 79
... engine when you downshift, you downshift. Ignore the SHIFT light when you can higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you. NOTICE:
If you skip more gearsto,keep theengine running smoothly, you accelerate, is normal for good performance.
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When this light comes on, you shift to the next can damage the clutch or...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
...the arrows don't go on at twice the normal rate, a signal bulb may if the Daytime Running Lights ( D m ) system is experiencing a problem or a headlamp is if malfunctioning.
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When the turn
or lane change.... Circuit Breakers" in the direction of the turn is burned,out,replace it . Headlamp High/Low Beam
To change the headlamps from lowbearn to high or high tolow, pull the turn the signal ...
Owner's Manual - Page 96
...other lamps that come on at brightness. A light come on at reduced brightness when: The ignition is on,
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your headlamps will stayoff until you need
The headlamp switch OFF, is The light sensor seesdaytime light, and
The ...before sunset. headlamp system when you release the parking brake on a manual transaxle or shift out of your high-beam headlamps will also on. When the DRL are on, only...
Owner's Manual - Page 110
...As you are familiar with one of the gages shows there may occur. When oneof the warning lights comes on and stays on when you will see in or engine damage may be costly -- So ...red area, in the details on the next fewpages, some warning lights come on briefly when you the start engine just to do about it. Warning lights and gages can be a problem, check the section that something ...
Owner's Manual - Page 112
... "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.)
2-56 If it
If it stays on then, have a problem with the on, be light certain to
warn you if there's a problem,
If the light .comes on while you are driving, you mast drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. For good braking, though, you .
Have...
Owner's Manual - Page 114
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The anti-lock brake system warning should come light on briefly whenyou turn the ignition key to warn you if there is a problem.
! The Enhanced Traction System warning light may be readyto warn you set your ...vehicle needs service. If the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes on and stays for more information.) The warning light will come on when you if there's a problem.
Owner's Manual - Page 115
... Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin, this manual shows what to do. Slippery road conditions may exist the if Enhanced Traction System active light comes on . LOW TRAC
The light will be there to tell you the ignition key to turn off the engine as soon as possible. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index...
Owner's Manual - Page 116
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If this light comes on and stays on to indicate that there a problemand service is be...
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Owner's Manual - Page 118
...fix problems that may have your dealeror qualified service center check the vehicle.
the Have you low on fuel? may You notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put ... light off . Adding should turn the light off , turn the lightoff. If the Light Is On Steady
You may be ableto correct the emission system malfunction by the system and the light cause
to turn the light,...
Owner's Manual - Page 119
...is normal.
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. Have fixed right away. If it doesn't come moment. This is working, but the engineis not running, the light will go out when you turn the ignition toSTART.
In addition, ....You or otherscould be low oil, or could also come on in the following situations: When the ignition is on but the light will come on for a come on with your oil, this light may on as possible...
Owner's Manual - Page 120
... and on a level is bring it repaired. Check the level on the dipstick and oil to drain back into the oil pan. Up Shift Light (Manual Transaxle)
This light comes on when you need to shift to the next
Prior tochecking the oil level, be sure your vehicle, the oil level shouldbe checked.
Check Oil...
Owner's Manual - Page 121
... doesn't go back toEMPTY (E) when you should get more or less to fill up . Fuel Gage
Your fuel gage tells you about .
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The light will come on briefly when you turn off the ignition. The gage moves alittle when youturn a, corner or speed up than half the tank's capacity to fill...
Owner's Manual - Page 156
... tooclose to the vehiclein front of or beginningto lose traction. When this normal.
See "Automatic Transaxle"in all transaxle shift lever positions. LOW TRAC
This light will come on when your brakes. See "Enhanced Traction System Active Light" in is this happens, the system reduces engine power and may notice some noise, but thisis normal.
Remember...
Owner's Manual - Page 194
...too. The vehicles could be damaged, Before you need to need more light. Fans or other moving parts once the engines are things you accidentally ...flush the place with water andget medical help immediately.
6. Check that can injure you don't, explosivegas could get it i s low, add water to negative(-) or you'll (+) get iton you . Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative ...
Owner's Manual - Page 202
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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Steam from the vehicle until itcools down. The costly repairs would not be covered ... opening the hood, If you just open the hood. Engine Overheating
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You will find a coolant temperature g.age and a low coolant warning light on your warranty.
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Stop your vehicle can catch fire, You or others could be badly damaged. Stay away from the...
Owner's Manual - Page 244
... coolant is at or the below the STEP mark on the reservoir cap. If you should checkthe fluid level in your vehicle is low. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should be added if level is designed to remain in your vehicle for your cooling system and how to...
Owner's Manual - Page 247
...engine is tight. you need more coolant, add the proper mix the at enough. See "LOW coolant Warning Light" in the Index. is
You can be at surge tank, but only when the engine cool... canallow steam and hot scalding liquids to blow out and burn badly.
I A CAUTION:
If this light comes on,
means you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it is cold...
Owner's Manual - Page 251
... or later your brakes won't work well, or won 't correct a leak. So, it .
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See "Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. You or others could be burned, and...always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before removing it isn't a good idea to a low level, your linings are worn, then you'll have too much fluid when you do ... warning light will come on the brake hydraulic
Owner's Manual - Page 280
..., Brake Transmission Shift Interlock, Anti-lock Brakes: VariableEffort Steering, Air Conditioning Compressor, Park Lock Solenoid Anti-Lock Brake Solenoids,
Variable Effort Steering Ignition System Heater/Ais Conditioner-High Blower, Generator-Voltage Sense Powertrain Computer Engine Cooling Fan Lighting Circuits Power Accessories, Stop Lamp Circuits, Rear Window Defogger Anti-Lock Brakes...
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