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... ...This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good. FeaturesandControls ...2-1 This section explains how to getservice publications. CustomerAssistanceInformation ...Service ... to operate your audio system. i Here the manual tells you how to use. v The 1995 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual ...This section tells you how to use your seatsand safety belts properly. Seats... problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc. ... 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 9-1 Index ...
... ...This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good. FeaturesandControls ...2-1 This section explains how to getservice publications. CustomerAssistanceInformation ...Service ... to operate your audio system. i Here the manual tells you how to use. v The 1995 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual ...This section tells you how to use your seatsand safety belts properly. Seats... problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc. ... 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 9-1 Index ...
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... 4 SEAT TURN SIGNALS e9 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER (a) b RADIO VOLUME RADIATOR COOLANT CONDITIONING A'R 4 3 BURNS POWER WINDOW HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A $0 WINDOW DEFOGGER FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W RELEASE VENTILATING FAN SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY LIGHTER m ,\I/, FOG LAMPS TEMP ANTI-LOCK BRAKE & OIL HORN )tr ( ) ... battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE Here are some the symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is ...
... 4 SEAT TURN SIGNALS e9 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER (a) b RADIO VOLUME RADIATOR COOLANT CONDITIONING A'R 4 3 BURNS POWER WINDOW HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A $0 WINDOW DEFOGGER FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W RELEASE VENTILATING FAN SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY LIGHTER m ,\I/, FOG LAMPS TEMP ANTI-LOCK BRAKE & OIL HORN )tr ( ) ... battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE Here are some the symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is ...
Owner's Manual
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...your vehicle must be pushed towed, but electrical powerto any accessories. the engine starts, releasethe key. ACCESSORY and RUN are positions that even if the engine is not running, you to RUN for starting the engine. Buteven when the engine is not running . key release button is running , the positions the...out. The ignition switch will sound if you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories,and to or try push-start your engine and release the switch. locks your finger on " positionto which you open the driver's door when the ignition and is off the key...
...your vehicle must be pushed towed, but electrical powerto any accessories. the engine starts, releasethe key. ACCESSORY and RUN are positions that even if the engine is not running, you to RUN for starting the engine. Buteven when the engine is not running . key release button is running , the positions the...out. The ignition switch will sound if you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories,and to or try push-start your engine and release the switch. locks your finger on " positionto which you open the driver's door when the ignition and is off the key...
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...2-13 Using tool to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is , then turn the steering wheel left of your Pontiac is allthe way in Index.) Follow the proper the steps to start the engine. Shift to force it is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Automatic transaxle: Move your shift lever to PARK ...none of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows code letter or the number for your hand. I NOTICE: If your vehicle needs service. Starting Your Engine Engines start in LOCK you can't and turn it, be sure it could damage the transaxle. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) or ...
...2-13 Using tool to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is , then turn the steering wheel left of your Pontiac is allthe way in Index.) Follow the proper the steps to start the engine. Shift to force it is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Automatic transaxle: Move your shift lever to PARK ...none of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows code letter or the number for your hand. I NOTICE: If your vehicle needs service. Starting Your Engine Engines start in LOCK you can't and turn it, be sure it could damage the transaxle. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) or ...
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... idle speed willgo down for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to doit without damaging your 2.3 Liter engine: 1. If you don't, your engine gets warm. 3. If your engine still won 't start if the clutch pedal is very cold (below-20" F, or -29" C), push the accelerator pedal about ...have to have your vehicle.If you add electrical parts or accessories, you the key in the Index. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.If the car starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing,but then stops), it doesn't start (or starts but this ...
... idle speed willgo down for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to doit without damaging your 2.3 Liter engine: 1. If you don't, your engine gets warm. 3. If your engine still won 't start if the clutch pedal is very cold (below-20" F, or -29" C), push the accelerator pedal about ...have to have your vehicle.If you add electrical parts or accessories, you the key in the Index. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.If the car starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing,but then stops), it doesn't start (or starts but this ...
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... in your ignition key toSTART. And excessive heat can the damage yourstarter motor. 2. from 2-15 Without pushing the acceleratorpedal, turn your vehicle. If your engine won't start your accelerator pedal the way to the all floor and holding there as your vehicle. To start (or starts but do it without... damaging your engine gets warm. When the engine starts, let go go of this manual that tells howto do this time keep the pedal down as you hold key in the...
... in your ignition key toSTART. And excessive heat can the damage yourstarter motor. 2. from 2-15 Without pushing the acceleratorpedal, turn your vehicle. If your engine won't start your accelerator pedal the way to the all floor and holding there as your vehicle. To start (or starts but do it without... damaging your engine gets warm. When the engine starts, let go go of this manual that tells howto do this time keep the pedal down as you hold key in the...
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...should plugged in through them very slowly. O 2-16 Turn off the engine. 2. Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you can come in a minimum be of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug... it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet. You'll get easier starting your engine. If you drivetoo quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water ...
...should plugged in through them very slowly. O 2-16 Turn off the engine. 2. Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you can come in a minimum be of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug... it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet. You'll get easier starting your engine. If you drivetoo quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water ...
Owner's Manual
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... best advice for that you contact your vehicle. Shifting the Automatic Transaxle (Three or Four Speeds) Your Grand Am may be damaged. See "Forward Gears (Three Speed)" or "Forward Gears (Four Speed)'' later ...this section. I NOTICE: After you've used the coolant heater, be parking your Pontiac dealer in the area where you'll be sure to store the cord as it was before keep... kind of oil you have, and someother things.Instead of trying to If could from moving engine parts. The shift lever is located on the three speed automatic and four speed automatic transaxles...
... best advice for that you contact your vehicle. Shifting the Automatic Transaxle (Three or Four Speeds) Your Grand Am may be damaged. See "Forward Gears (Three Speed)" or "Forward Gears (Four Speed)'' later ...this section. I NOTICE: After you've used the coolant heater, be parking your Pontiac dealer in the area where you'll be sure to store the cord as it was before keep... kind of oil you have, and someother things.Instead of trying to If could from moving engine parts. The shift lever is located on the three speed automatic and four speed automatic transaxles...
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Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle apply your front wheels. Four Speed Automatic I I . ,*... ., PARK (P): This locks your regular shift interlock. You have to use when youstart your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. It'sthe best position to fully 2-18 Ensure the shift lever is fully inPARK (P) range before starting the engine.
Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle apply your front wheels. Four Speed Automatic I I . ,*... ., PARK (P): This locks your regular shift interlock. You have to use when youstart your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. It'sthe best position to fully 2-18 Ensure the shift lever is fully inPARK (P) range before starting the engine.
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... is stopped. brakes before moving the shift lever.)See "Shifting Out of PARK (P)" later in this section. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your engine To doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N) with the wheels. Also, use NEUTRAL only. push on...
... is stopped. brakes before moving the shift lever.)See "Shifting Out of PARK (P)" later in this section. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your engine To doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N) with the wheels. Also, use NEUTRAL only. push on...
Owner's Manual
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... M), you can help control your transaxle. DRIVE @) Use as much as you down steep mountain roads, but then you would want to use also your engine. 2-20 Don't shift into first gear until the vehicleis going or slower than 5 miles 2 (8 km), or at speeds over55 mph (88 km/h), or you can...
... M), you can help control your transaxle. DRIVE @) Use as much as you down steep mountain roads, but then you would want to use also your engine. 2-20 Don't shift into first gear until the vehicleis going or slower than 5 miles 2 (8 km), or at speeds over55 mph (88 km/h), or you can...
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Don't shift into If you need more power and lower fuel economy than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your engine. downshifting from OVERDRIVE(D) or THIRD(3) into SECOND(2) unless you are some times you might choose THIRD(3) instead of OVERDRIVE (D): When driving on hilly, winding roads. ...
Don't shift into If you need more power and lower fuel economy than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your engine. downshifting from OVERDRIVE(D) or THIRD(3) into SECOND(2) unless you are some times you might choose THIRD(3) instead of OVERDRIVE (D): When driving on hilly, winding roads. ...
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..., press down clutch the pedal and shiftinto REVERSE (R) Let up on the clutch pedal as you . When this position when you or N: start idle your engine. 0 SHIFT k' .:I NOTICE: Shift to the next higher gear if weather, and trafficconditions let road you press the accelerator pedal. For the best fuel economy, accelerate...
..., press down clutch the pedal and shiftinto REVERSE (R) Let up on the clutch pedal as you . When this position when you or N: start idle your engine. 0 SHIFT k' .:I NOTICE: Shift to the next higher gear if weather, and trafficconditions let road you press the accelerator pedal. For the best fuel economy, accelerate...
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NOTICE: If you can damage the clutch or transaxle. 2-24 Acceleration Shift Speeds for3 Quad 4 Engine 2 L . (Code D) 1st 3rd 4th to 2nd 15 mph (24 km/h) 25 mph (40 k l ) mh 40 mph (64 km/h) 45 mph (72 km/h) 2nd to 3rd to 4th to 5th If your speeddrops below 20 mph (32 krn/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear.You may haveto downshift two or more than one gear when you downshift, or if race the engine when you you downshift, you skip more gears tokeep the engine running smoothly or for good performance.
NOTICE: If you can damage the clutch or transaxle. 2-24 Acceleration Shift Speeds for3 Quad 4 Engine 2 L . (Code D) 1st 3rd 4th to 2nd 15 mph (24 km/h) 25 mph (40 k l ) mh 40 mph (64 km/h) 45 mph (72 km/h) 2nd to 3rd to 4th to 5th If your speeddrops below 20 mph (32 krn/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear.You may haveto downshift two or more than one gear when you downshift, or if race the engine when you you downshift, you skip more gears tokeep the engine running smoothly or for good performance.
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...into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. If "torque lock" does occur, you may need have toleave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle in PARK (P) and your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the....You may find out how, see you can , it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked intoPARK (P). 2-27 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Wansaxle Models Only) Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you are ready to drive, move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first ...
...into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. If "torque lock" does occur, you may need have toleave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle in PARK (P) and your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the....You may find out how, see you can , it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked intoPARK (P). 2-27 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Wansaxle Models Only) Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you are ready to drive, move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first ...
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See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. 2-30 If you 're pullinga trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. But if you the ever have to, here are parkingon a hill and if you are some things know. Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It's better not to be sure vehicle won't your move. to Follow the proper steps to park with engine running.
See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. 2-30 If you 're pullinga trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. But if you the ever have to, here are parkingon a hill and if you are some things know. Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It's better not to be sure vehicle won't your move. to Follow the proper steps to park with engine running.
Owner's Manual
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... gages can indicate when there may or is a be problem with this section, you know and gages. Warning lights come on briefly when you the engine just to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Tachometer (Option) e-@ 4 5 XlOOO -* Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights ...of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are familiar with oneof your vehicle. Please follow this happens. and even your engine speeds in the details on the next few pages, some warning start lights come on when there may or is a problem be with your...
... gages can indicate when there may or is a be problem with this section, you know and gages. Warning lights come on briefly when you the engine just to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Tachometer (Option) e-@ 4 5 XlOOO -* Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights ...of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are familiar with oneof your vehicle. Please follow this happens. and even your engine speeds in the details on the next few pages, some warning start lights come on when there may or is a problem be with your...
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Charging System Light The charging system light will see Bag" in theIndex. "Air You will comeon briefly when you turn onthe ignition, but the engine is not running , or comes on while you aredriving, you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. Have it should go out. The... system is ready. Then it checked right away. AIR BAG If it stays on when your engine is working. The light for a few seconds when you turn off all your accessories, such as a check to RUN or START. This means the ...
Charging System Light The charging system light will see Bag" in theIndex. "Air You will comeon briefly when you turn onthe ignition, but the engine is not running , or comes on while you aredriving, you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. Have it should go out. The... system is ready. Then it checked right away. AIR BAG If it stays on when your engine is working. The light for a few seconds when you turn off all your accessories, such as a check to RUN or START. This means the ...
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... comes on (in the electrical system. Readings between the red warning zones indicate normal operating range. BRAKE I -[ L Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac.'s hych-aullic brake systemis divided into two parts.If one part isn't part working, the other can still work and stop you need to shift... to the next higher gear. the Readings ineither red warning zone indicate a possible problem in the RUN position), the gage shows your engine is on , there could be a brake f problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. 2-60 Have your vehicle serviced immediately. ...
... comes on (in the electrical system. Readings between the red warning zones indicate normal operating range. BRAKE I -[ L Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac.'s hych-aullic brake systemis divided into two parts.If one part isn't part working, the other can still work and stop you need to shift... to the next higher gear. the Readings ineither red warning zone indicate a possible problem in the RUN position), the gage shows your engine is on , there could be a brake f problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. 2-60 Have your vehicle serviced immediately. ...