1998 Pontiac Grand Am Support Question
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Question posted by Chpau on February 10th, 2014
What Is Button On Side Of Shift Lever In 1998 Grand Am
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on February 10th, 2014 9:21 AM
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Two possibilities: its either a release button to take it out of park or an overdrive enabling button.
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Owner's Manual - Page 62
...) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) (Automatic TransaxleOnly) Shifting Out of PARK(P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only)
... 2-44 2-47 2-48 2-50 2-5 1 2-52 2-56
Tilt Wheel(If Equipped) Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Accessory Power Outlet Sunroof (If Equipped) The Instrument Panel --...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
... of of your vehiclefrom
1
Just close your shift leverof out PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). When the door closed again,it will lock automatically when you move your shift lever out PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Power DoorLocks
...the ignition. unlock when the key is turned to On four-door models, slide the lock lever on If have a manual transaxle, all can the remove theDR UNLK fuse (1OA) from the...
Owner's Manual - Page 77
... could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your shift lever to PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N).
Manual Transaxle
The gear selector should beNEUTRAL (N). that 's a safety feature.
I NOTICE:
Don't tryto shift to floor and start the engine.Your vehicle won 't start in other position --
Pull the key straight out.
2-16 Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle)
Starting Your...
Owner's Manual - Page 82
...
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PARK ( ) This locks your vehicle if the shift lever is dangerous toget out of your front wheels. Automatic Transaxle Operation
Your vehicle....
2-21 Don't leave your engine because vehicle can't move suddenly. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)"in PARK (P) with four-speed a automatic transaxle. shift lever is running , thevehicle can roll.
the best P: It's your position to ...
Owner's Manual - Page 83
... REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your foot is the RUN position.
push the shift lever all way into the gearyou wish. (Press the shift lever button before you in starting the engine.
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Owner's Manual - Page 86
...pedal. Just before vehicle stops, press the the clutch pedal and brake pedal, and the shift into
FIRST (1). NEUTRAL (N): this position when you 're goingless a than 20 mph (32...FOURTH(4)andFIFTH(5): Shift i t no THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH( 5 ) the same way you 've come to shift FIRST (l),put theshift into (1).
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Owner's Manual - Page 88
... brake, hold the regular brake pedal down . Hold the release button in the Index.
You may have to replace them, and you movethe brake lever all the way down . Pull up until you are towing a... the regular brake pedal the down with the parking brake on can press the release button. Pull the parking brake lever up on any see "Towing a Trailer" in as you could also damage other ...
Owner's Manual - Page 89
... your vehicle is with the parking brake firmly Your vehiclecan roll. Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only)
A CAUTION:
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Owner's Manual - Page 90
... PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only)
Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle)
A
2-29 of the pressure from PARK (P) without first pushing the button. If you 've moved the shift lever into PARK (P) properly before you leave it could be sure your vehicle in the transaxle, so you can move the...
Owner's Manual - Page 91
... way into the gear want. (Press the you shift lever button before you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease pressure on of all the shift lever -- ih 4. shift
5. Shifting Out of center console.
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but If you are parking on the passenger's side the of PARK (P) (Automatic TransaxleModels Only)
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Owner's Manual - Page 102
...you out cruise control.Many drivers findthis to of reach the lower speed you may have to brake shift to a lower gear or Of to keep your vehicle will workon hills depends upon your speed. ... very small amounts, push the button for less than half a second. Erasing Cruise Speed Memory When youturn off the cruise control: down in the button at the end the lever until you of be too much...
Owner's Manual - Page 114
... you know at a glance how your instrument panel are: of
A. Vent
L. Audio System I. Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Switch (If Equipped)
0. IgnitionSwitch Q. Fog Lamp Switch
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Owner's Manual - Page 121
...brake with the engine running, andit will be a problem with the system. If the traction control system affected by pressing the button an the shift lever, the warning light will not wheel spin.
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Owner's Manual - Page 166
...senses that limits wheel spin.
But the system can upshift the transaxle onlyas high as the shift lever position you've chosen, so you . Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let ...may feel a You or slight brake pedal pulsation notice some noise, but is especially useful in shift lever positions. See "Automatic Transaxle"in If front of the front wheels spinning one or beginning to ...
Owner's Manual - Page 167
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Owner's Manual - Page 207
They can still move the shift lever.
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Owner's Manual - Page 254
... to 200°F (82°C to 93°C). With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P).
6-21 for Then, without shutting the engine, follow off these steps:
When outside...for three seconds in each gear range, pausing about for quite a while.
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to drive longer...
Owner's Manual - Page 333
...). any other position, your vehicle needs service, On manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down all the way down, your vehicle's BTSI ...to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move the shift lever out PARK (P) with normaleffort. Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check (Automatic Transaxle)
1. If thestarter works when ...
Owner's Manual - Page 334
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Owner's Manual - Page 366
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