Owner's Manual
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...0 Bonhill Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7. 50 Published by Pontiac Division General Motors Corporation The word Pontiac, the Pontiac emblem and the name Grand Am are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. ... 0Copyright 1992 General Motors Corporation, Pontiac Division. This manual includes the latest information at the timewas printed...this manual. The word Delco is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation. If you 'reon the road. Important Notes About this Manual Please keep this manual in your Pontiac, so it will be there if you ever need it when ...
...0 Bonhill Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7. 50 Published by Pontiac Division General Motors Corporation The word Pontiac, the Pontiac emblem and the name Grand Am are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. ... 0Copyright 1992 General Motors Corporation, Pontiac Division. This manual includes the latest information at the timewas printed...this manual. The word Delco is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation. If you 'reon the road. Important Notes About this Manual Please keep this manual in your Pontiac, so it will be there if you ever need it when ...
Owner's Manual
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Seats & Safety 6elts Vehicles FirstSold in Canada Was your Pontiac first sold in Canada? (If it was, asticker on the driver's door will say "conforms to all applicable Canada motor vehicle...etc.) If so, then the rest of Part 1 does not apply to use your safety belts, please read the Owner's Manual Safety... "automatic" because you don't haveto buckle up when you get into your vehicle. To learn how to your vehicle. 18 1 comes with It every new Pontiac first sold , when new, in Canada. '7 Driver Position This section describes the driver's restraint system.
Seats & Safety 6elts Vehicles FirstSold in Canada Was your Pontiac first sold in Canada? (If it was, asticker on the driver's door will say "conforms to all applicable Canada motor vehicle...etc.) If so, then the rest of Part 1 does not apply to use your safety belts, please read the Owner's Manual Safety... "automatic" because you don't haveto buckle up when you get into your vehicle. To learn how to your vehicle. 18 1 comes with It every new Pontiac first sold , when new, in Canada. '7 Driver Position This section describes the driver's restraint system.
Owner's Manual
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... restraint to secure the restraint in the front seat whereyou can keep aneye on the restraint itselfor in an infant restraint. 1 30 at General We Motors therefore recommend that you 're the only adult in the rear rather than the front seat. These restraints use the belt system in your child...
... restraint to secure the restraint in the front seat whereyou can keep aneye on the restraint itselfor in an infant restraint. 1 30 at General We Motors therefore recommend that you 're the only adult in the rear rather than the front seat. These restraints use the belt system in your child...
Owner's Manual
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...you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your engine might need to do this until the engine starts. See the Index under Towing Your Pontiac. Don't push the accelerator pedal before starting your ignition key to the floor and holding it there as it doesn't start (or starts but...This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. The idle speed will cause your vehicle. Do this , but then stops), it without damaging your starter motor. 4. Your engine is designed to work with your vehicle's computer systems, you turn the key to be flooded with too much sooner. If your...
...you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your engine might need to do this until the engine starts. See the Index under Towing Your Pontiac. Don't push the accelerator pedal before starting your ignition key to the floor and holding it there as it doesn't start (or starts but...This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. The idle speed will cause your vehicle. Do this , but then stops), it without damaging your starter motor. 4. Your engine is designed to work with your vehicle's computer systems, you turn the key to be flooded with too much sooner. If your...
Owner's Manual
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...it as you ever have to have your vehicle. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all thl way to work with the electronics in your starter motor. 4. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you drive too quickly through them very slowly. If you can't avoid deep puddles or ...5E ... And the excessive heat can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your dealer. See the Index under Towing b u r Pontiac. NOTICE Holding your key in Start for abou 15 seconds. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner. Through Deep Standing Vater NOTICE If...
...it as you ever have to have your vehicle. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all thl way to work with the electronics in your starter motor. 4. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you drive too quickly through them very slowly. If you can't avoid deep puddles or ...5E ... And the excessive heat can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your dealer. See the Index under Towing b u r Pontiac. NOTICE Holding your key in Start for abou 15 seconds. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner. Through Deep Standing Vater NOTICE If...
Owner's Manual
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... from the wiper blades before using them. A circuit breaker will stop them . If they're frozen tothe windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them until the motor cools. For a Single Wiper Cycle: Push the stalk down . To Turn Wipers Off: Move the stalk to either or HI, LO depending on the wiper...
... from the wiper blades before using them. A circuit breaker will stop them . If they're frozen tothe windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them until the motor cools. For a Single Wiper Cycle: Push the stalk down . To Turn Wipers Off: Move the stalk to either or HI, LO depending on the wiper...
Owner's Manual
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... death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. The amountof food that is a national tragedy. It's the amount of alcohol that half all of motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol-a driver, a passenger or someone else, such as a pedestrian, had 1% ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like ...number one does, then what's "too much alcohol is some general information on the problem. The drinker's body weight. Over 25,000 motor vehicle-related deaths occur each year becauseof alcohol, and thousands of people are the result someone whois drinking depends upon four things: How much...
... death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. The amountof food that is a national tragedy. It's the amount of alcohol that half all of motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol-a driver, a passenger or someone else, such as a pedestrian, had 1% ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like ...number one does, then what's "too much alcohol is some general information on the problem. The drinker's body weight. Over 25,000 motor vehicle-related deaths occur each year becauseof alcohol, and thousands of people are the result someone whois drinking depends upon four things: How much...
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... foot on brake p d l the ea , this is going on whenyou start your vehicle and begin to drive away you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise and you may even notice that willhelp prevent skidding. This is used up, it may get harder to push. If your brake... pedal moves a little while this check won't happen untilthe vehicle goes about 4 mph (6 km/h) or until you brake. Your Pontiac has an advanced electronic braking system that your engine stops, you will eliminatea lot of unnecessary braking. If your vehicle. This light on the instrument...
... foot on brake p d l the ea , this is going on whenyou start your vehicle and begin to drive away you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise and you may even notice that willhelp prevent skidding. This is used up, it may get harder to push. If your brake... pedal moves a little while this check won't happen untilthe vehicle goes about 4 mph (6 km/h) or until you brake. Your Pontiac has an advanced electronic braking system that your engine stops, you will eliminatea lot of unnecessary braking. If your vehicle. This light on the instrument...
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See the Index under Ere Loading). Total Weight on the Certification label at : Pontiac Customer Services Department One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, Michigan 48340-2952 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any cargo...
See the Index under Ere Loading). Total Weight on the Certification label at : Pontiac Customer Services Department One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, Michigan 48340-2952 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any cargo...
Owner's Manual
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...your emission controls won't work well or at all. These gasolines are now producing reformulated gasolines. you 'll be damaged. General Motors recommends thatyou use leaded gasoline. All that means of costly repairs that have been reformulated to find. or Canada, unleaded fuel may...gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates, and if they have high carbon monoxide levels. Many gasolinesare now blended with materials called oxygenates.General Motors recommends thatyou use ,spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can help cleanthe air, especially in those parts of the...
...your emission controls won't work well or at all. These gasolines are now producing reformulated gasolines. you 'll be damaged. General Motors recommends thatyou use leaded gasoline. All that means of costly repairs that have been reformulated to find. or Canada, unleaded fuel may...gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates, and if they have high carbon monoxide levels. Many gasolinesare now blended with materials called oxygenates.General Motors recommends thatyou use ,spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can help cleanthe air, especially in those parts of the...
Owner's Manual
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...to a include cornering (turning) traction. may vary with respect to The temperature grades are : A, B, and C. Grades B and A represent Motors vehicles. Sustained high temperature can cause Those grades are molded on the the material of passenger car tires. Traction-A, B, C Temperature-A, B, C ...Warning: The traction grade assigned to sudden tire ahead) traction tests and does not optional equipment on General Motors failure. reduce tire life, and excessive While the tires available as measured under controlled conditions and its ability to degenerate and ...
...to a include cornering (turning) traction. may vary with respect to The temperature grades are : A, B, and C. Grades B and A represent Motors vehicles. Sustained high temperature can cause Those grades are molded on the the material of passenger car tires. Traction-A, B, C Temperature-A, B, C ...Warning: The traction grade assigned to sudden tire ahead) traction tests and does not optional equipment on General Motors failure. reduce tire life, and excessive While the tires available as measured under controlled conditions and its ability to degenerate and ...
Owner's Manual
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...block. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in some electrical problem, have your headlight system checked right away. If the motor overheats due to remain off or, in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories. Headlight Wiring The headlight ...snow, etc., the wiper will cause the lights to go on and off . m m . 250 Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the motor cools. When the current load is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse.
...block. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in some electrical problem, have your headlight system checked right away. If the motor overheats due to remain off or, in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories. Headlight Wiring The headlight ...snow, etc., the wiper will cause the lights to go on and off . m m . 250 Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the motor cools. When the current load is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse.
Owner's Manual
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... our environment, and to help keep your vehicle in Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Pontiac dealer, the place many other ways. in important components can be relied upon touse proper parts and practices. But we breathe. Or you...to keep your you may drive very short distances onlya important. Maintenance Schedule Introduction A Word About Maintenance Your Vehicleand the Environment We at General Motors want to help keep Because of all the of few times a week. Or you vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the ...
... our environment, and to help keep your vehicle in Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Pontiac dealer, the place many other ways. in important components can be relied upon touse proper parts and practices. But we breathe. Or you...to keep your you may drive very short distances onlya important. Maintenance Schedule Introduction A Word About Maintenance Your Vehicleand the Environment We at General Motors want to help keep Because of all the of few times a week. Or you vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the ...
Owner's Manual
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... the maintenance be performed at the indicated 10 in stop-and-go traffic. 2 When towing a trailer. (With some models, you shouldn't ever tow a trailer. General Motors, f however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be recorded Section E: Maintenance Record. 264 TO BE SERVICED See Explanation of the following Schedules I should also be...
... the maintenance be performed at the indicated 10 in stop-and-go traffic. 2 When towing a trailer. (With some models, you shouldn't ever tow a trailer. General Motors, f however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be recorded Section E: Maintenance Record. 264 TO BE SERVICED See Explanation of the following Schedules I should also be...
Owner's Manual
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... Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services lcont.1 Schedule I1 Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of vehicle usefil life. l5,000 *An Emission Control Sewice. General all Motors, however, urges that the failure to per $ormed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Schedule I and II. ITEM See &planation o Scheduled...
... Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services lcont.1 Schedule I1 Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of vehicle usefil life. l5,000 *An Emission Control Sewice. General all Motors, however, urges that the failure to per $ormed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Schedule I and II. ITEM See &planation o Scheduled...
Owner's Manual
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... Mounting Bolt Torque (3300 V6 Code N engine)*-Check the torque of Scheduled Maintenance Services Below are explanationsof the services listedin Schedule I and Schedule II. General f Motors, however, urgesthat all necessary repairs done before you can use SAE 1OW-30 if it 's going to useare listed in combination with others, such as...
... Mounting Bolt Torque (3300 V6 Code N engine)*-Check the torque of Scheduled Maintenance Services Below are explanationsof the services listedin Schedule I and Schedule II. General f Motors, however, urgesthat all necessary repairs done before you can use SAE 1OW-30 if it 's going to useare listed in combination with others, such as...
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... conditions. Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services [cant.] ITEM NO. or Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck imprint or any damage. General Motors, however, urges that the failure to the completionof vehicle useful life. Replace parts as needed. SERVICE 10 ITEM NO.
... conditions. Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services [cant.] ITEM NO. or Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck imprint or any damage. General Motors, however, urges that the failure to the completionof vehicle useful life. Replace parts as needed. SERVICE 10 ITEM NO.
Owner's Manual
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... Part No. 12346003) or GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent. I proper viscosity. DEXRON@-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM No. 12345881). USAGE Engine Oil GM Goodwrench Motor Oil equivalent forAPI Service SG Energy ConservingI oils of water (preferablydistilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze (GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming...
... Part No. 12346003) or GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent. I proper viscosity. DEXRON@-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM No. 12345881). USAGE Engine Oil GM Goodwrench Motor Oil equivalent forAPI Service SG Energy ConservingI oils of water (preferablydistilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze (GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming...
Owner's Manual
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General Motors reserves the right to changeeligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program before resorting to state-operated procedures (including court). * This program ..., you to court because an arbitrator's decision is binding on GM but not on you, unless you choose). For further information concerningthe program, call the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center. Whatever your preferencemay be available 283 Canadian owners refer to court, however, we do not require thatyou first file a claim with the...
General Motors reserves the right to changeeligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program before resorting to state-operated procedures (including court). * This program ..., you to court because an arbitrator's decision is binding on GM but not on you, unless you choose). For further information concerningthe program, call the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center. Whatever your preferencemay be available 283 Canadian owners refer to court, however, we do not require thatyou first file a claim with the...
Owner's Manual
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... that a safety defect exists in a group of Canada Limited. S. Please call us at1-8OO-PM-CARES, or write: Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340 In Canada, please call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263...-7854 (French). You may order a recall and remedy campaign. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle...
... that a safety defect exists in a group of Canada Limited. S. Please call us at1-8OO-PM-CARES, or write: Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340 In Canada, please call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263...-7854 (French). You may order a recall and remedy campaign. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle...