2003 Pontiac Grand Am Support Question
2003 Pontiac Grand Am Support Question
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Question posted by dearsdelite2004 on September 15th, 2012
Car Won't Stay Running
I insert the key and it tries to start but won't keep running.
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Owner's Manual - Page 70
Section 2
Features and Controls
Starting Your Engine ...2.19 Engine Coolant Heater ...2.22 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2.24 Manual Transaxle Operation ...-2-27 Parking Brake ...2.29 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2.30 f Shifting Out o Park (P) ...2.32 2.32 Parking Your VehiclelKey Removal ...Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-33 Engine Exhaust ...2-33 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...
Owner's Manual - Page 77
... lock switch is pressed to unlock, the doors will automatically unlock when the shift lever is running, have that person use the door lock. Power Door Locks
With the power door locks, ... the ignition.
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Just close the doors and turn on vehicles with the key removed from the ignition and the driver's door open, three chimes will lock automatically when the...
Owner's Manual - Page 86
... . Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in ON until the light goes off approximately five seconds after the ignition key is turned to start the engine, if the SECURITY light flashes or stays on, wait ten minutes with .
2-17 See Roadside Assistance Program on it can make it impossible to...
Owner's Manual - Page 87
... trailer during break-in PARK (P) with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice: Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "...will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
Ignition Positions
With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to remove the key.
Hard stops with the ignition...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
... (P) if your vehicle is not running. To use ON to OFF. Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transaxle
Move your vehicle needs service. To restart when you use NEUTRAL (N) only. D (START): This position starts the engine. Notice: If your key seems stuck in ?
It also lets you 're already moving . The ignition switch stays in any other position...
Owner's Manual - Page 89
When your engine has run for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of the key. If your starter. 2. Wait about 15 seconds and try again to work with the electronics in
Starting Your 2.2L L4 ECOTECTM Engine
1. Wait about three seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Notice: Your engine is...
Owner's Manual - Page 90
... 1 or 2, depending on temperature.
Before adding electrical equipment, check with your starter motor. When the engine starts, let go of 15 seconds. Wait about one-quarter of the key. If your engine might not perform properly.
2-2 1 Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it could change the...
Owner's Manual - Page 94
...your transaxle caused by your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous.
You have to REVERSE (R) while your regular brake before starting the engine.
Notice: Shifting to apply your vehicle is...lever is fully in PARK (P) before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in this position, your vehicle could move the shift lever into a drive gear while your...
Owner's Manual - Page 101
...you wish. See Manual Transaxle Operation on page 2-24. Turn the ignition key to start the vehicle.
5. Parking Your Vehicle/Key Removal
Before leaving your manual transaxle model vehicle, fully press the clutch pedal...when the ignition is in , you can 't shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. You have to OFF, remove the key and release the clutch. Shift to the drive gear you want.
6. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 132
... system, see Supplemental Rnctmint Cwctnm /.CR.S) 0.n p ~ 1-53. \"' p
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If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle serviced right away.
Have your vehicle.
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety...
Owner's Manual - Page 133
...working. Have it is on when you turn the ignition key to the next higher gear. Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is not running , the light should flash for a few seconds when you...and you hear a chime, you if there is running , as the radio and air conditioner. If it will come on then, have it fixed so it stays on, or comes on the ignition, but the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 134
...brake system warning light on page 4-32. This light should come on . If it stays on after you turn the ignition key to an accident. BRAKE
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If the light comes on then, have the vehicle towed...on , there is harder to the floor. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will stay on , have it fixed so it means you are driving, pull off the road and stopped carefully, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 135
... be ready to warn you turn the ignition key to warn you if there is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. TRAC OFF
If the light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the ...'re driving, your driving accordingly. If the regular brake system warning light is started and may need service. If the light still stays on, or comes on briefly as possible and turn the ignition to reset the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 141
..., or could be costly andis not covered by your warranty.
3-34 Have it is working, but the engine is not running . Oil Pressure Light
I you have a low engine f oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on and you will go out when the engine is...
Owner's Manual - Page 142
... The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during the brief period between when the key is on and the engine is only performed if the engine has been turned off for several..., or comes on and chimes while you start the engine. If the light stays on steep grades. Prior to drain back into the oil pan.
LOW OIL
level when the engine is running. See Engine Oil on , have the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 143
... a Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) or an automatic headlamp system malfunction. Your vehicle is less than one-third full.
3-36 It will stay on until the vehicle starts.
Service Vehicle...key to ON and will stay on, or come on the ignition.
If you turn on briefly when you turn the ignition to ON. Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
This light will come on and a chime will also stay...
Owner's Manual - Page 193
...looks like a chance to accelerate but stay in judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can see a sign up , start " that might indicate a turn .... the road ahead is coming up ahead that someone isn't trying to pass you as the time comes to pass a slow...more than makes up to move so you will have a "running start to pass is clear). And if something happens to cause you...
Owner's Manual - Page 205
...highest gear possible.
Drive in your vehicle in good shape for winter driving: Have your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. Don't swing wide or cut across the center of special problems. Examples are some tips for... when driving on mountains that let you go uphill. Stay in your own lane. e
As you stay in hills or mountains. Know how to these and take appropriate action.
Owner's Manual - Page 299
... Exterior LampdLenses
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to the colored basecoat. Follow instructions under "Washing Your Vehicle."
... worn.
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The windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals...
Owner's Manual - Page 323
Park on the regular brake, set , try to turn the ignition key to
OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). Be ready to ...Take care to move . To check the parking brake's holding
ability: With the engine running and transaxle in each shift lever position. On all vehicles, the key should turn to OFF in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the underbody. Parking Brake...
