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..., see "Seats" in the Index) so you 'd be hurt in a crash. a Right Front Passenger Position Was your Pontiac first sold inCanada. The rightfront passenger's safety belt works the same way as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. 0 Adjust the seat (to your right front passenger...
..., see "Seats" in the Index) so you 'd be hurt in a crash. a Right Front Passenger Position Was your Pontiac first sold inCanada. The rightfront passenger's safety belt works the same way as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. 0 Adjust the seat (to your right front passenger...
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Also explained are the you have a problem. and what to do if you instrument panel and the warning systems that tell if everything is working properly-- 7 : Keys Section 2 Features & Controls Here you can learn about many standard and the optional features on your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. I I 2-1
Also explained are the you have a problem. and what to do if you instrument panel and the warning systems that tell if everything is working properly-- 7 : Keys Section 2 Features & Controls Here you can learn about many standard and the optional features on your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. I I 2-1
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...tags ina safe place. When a new Grand Am is delivered, the dealer removes the tagsfrom the keys, and gives them to damage your Pontiac Dealer for the ignition, the doors, and all other locks. If you lose your keys inside. I NOTICE: Your Pontiac has a number new features that tells your... dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. be sure you 'll be able to get in. You may even have extra keys. 2-2 In an emergency, callthe Pontiac Roadside Assistance Programat 1-800...
...tags ina safe place. When a new Grand Am is delivered, the dealer removes the tagsfrom the keys, and gives them to damage your Pontiac Dealer for the ignition, the doors, and all other locks. If you lose your keys inside. I NOTICE: Your Pontiac has a number new features that tells your... dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. be sure you 'll be able to get in. You may even have extra keys. 2-2 In an emergency, callthe Pontiac Roadside Assistance Programat 1-800...
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From the outside you can also use your key in position. Door Locks From theinside you can use the Keyless Entry System if your vehicle has this option. 2-3 the You can lock the door by sliding the locking lever rearward. The To unlock the door,slide the locking lever forward. lock control will show orange when the unlock in door lock. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside you can also use your key in position. Door Locks From theinside you can use the Keyless Entry System if your vehicle has this option. 2-3 the You can lock the door by sliding the locking lever rearward. The To unlock the door,slide the locking lever forward. lock control will show orange when the unlock in door lock. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
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.... that door's lock.It won't lock (or unlock) all the doors will lock is If you don't want the doors to automatically unlock when the key turned to theOFF position. When the door closed again,it will lock when the vehicle reaches about 8 mph (13 km/h). If you have that person... (13 km/h). For fuse location, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index. If you havea manual transaxle, the doors will automatically unlock when the key turned to theOFF position, you have a manual transaxle, of all the of PARK (P) or lever NEUTRAL (N).
.... that door's lock.It won't lock (or unlock) all the doors will lock is If you don't want the doors to automatically unlock when the key turned to theOFF position. When the door closed again,it will lock when the vehicle reaches about 8 mph (13 km/h). If you have that person... (13 km/h). For fuse location, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index. If you havea manual transaxle, the doors will automatically unlock when the key turned to theOFF position, you have a manual transaxle, of all the of PARK (P) or lever NEUTRAL (N).
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... door lock, unlock thedoor from the inside and open the door from the outside . 2. Use a key to open in use one of your vehiclefrom the inside. Leaving Your Vehicle If you want to move the... lock all the waydown. 1. Rear Door Security Locks Your Pontiac is in the rear door from the inside.You should let adults and older children know how these... adults or be inside . 2. To use . Then get out and close the door. 2-5 Use a key to open your door and set the locks from opening therear doors of these security locks work normally. If you...
... door lock, unlock thedoor from the inside and open the door from the outside . 2. Use a key to open in use one of your vehiclefrom the inside. Leaving Your Vehicle If you want to move the... lock all the waydown. 1. Rear Door Security Locks Your Pontiac is in the rear door from the inside.You should let adults and older children know how these... adults or be inside . 2. To use . Then get out and close the door. 2-5 Use a key to open your door and set the locks from opening therear doors of these security locks work normally. If you...
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...on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Your Keyless Entry System operates on for 15 seconds when your Pontiac hasthis option, you press DOOR or UNLOCK button the on after about 40 seconds, or when the ignition is removed from up...harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation. Keyless Entry System If your key is turned on theoptional Keyless Entry transmitter. If the ignition has been offfor less than two minutes, the lamps inside your vehicle...
...on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Your Keyless Entry System operates on for 15 seconds when your Pontiac hasthis option, you press DOOR or UNLOCK button the on after about 40 seconds, or when the ignition is removed from up...harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation. Keyless Entry System If your key is turned on theoptional Keyless Entry transmitter. If the ignition has been offfor less than two minutes, the lamps inside your vehicle...
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...must also be matched. Changes or modifications this system by other than an to authorized service facility could void authorization to your Pontiac dealer or a qualified technician for service. a Check the location. Once the new transmitter is coded to another transmitter from...different models of these systems on their vehicles.) Each vehiclecan have only twotransmitters matched toit. Matching Transmitter(s)To Your Vehicle Each key chaintransmitter is coded, the lost or stolen, a replacement canbe purchased through your vehicle. When go the dealer matches the ...
...must also be matched. Changes or modifications this system by other than an to authorized service facility could void authorization to your Pontiac dealer or a qualified technician for service. a Check the location. Once the new transmitter is coded to another transmitter from...different models of these systems on their vehicles.) Each vehiclecan have only twotransmitters matched toit. Matching Transmitter(s)To Your Vehicle Each key chaintransmitter is coded, the lost or stolen, a replacement canbe purchased through your vehicle. When go the dealer matches the ...
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You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won 't get close to your key chain transmitter should last about two years. Trunk Lock To unlock thetrunk from the outside, insert one the of the driver's seat, release the to ...the vehicle and turn the trunk lock cylinder. Make sure the cover is on floor nearthe left side of keys to trunk lid. Pull upwardon the remote release handle, located the on tightly, so water won 't work at the normal range in . 5. Lift the front...
You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won 't get close to your key chain transmitter should last about two years. Trunk Lock To unlock thetrunk from the outside, insert one the of the driver's seat, release the to ...the vehicle and turn the trunk lock cylinder. Make sure the cover is on floor nearthe left side of keys to trunk lid. Pull upwardon the remote release handle, located the on tightly, so water won 't work at the normal range in . 5. Lift the front...
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To turn the lockouton, slide the switch all the way to right. This lockout feature is on vehicles thatdo not have the Keyless Entry System. 2-9 When the lockout is only available on , the mechanical remote trunk release will not release the trunk However, the trunk lid. lid can still be opened with the key. Lockout Feature To turn the lockout off, slide the switch all the way the to the left.
To turn the lockouton, slide the switch all the way to right. This lockout feature is on vehicles thatdo not have the Keyless Entry System. 2-9 When the lockout is only available on , the mechanical remote trunk release will not release the trunk However, the trunk lid. lid can still be opened with the key. Lockout Feature To turn the lockout off, slide the switch all the way the to the left.
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To open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime reminding you to leavesomething valuable in your Pontiac has number of Put themin a storage area, or take the door key with you have to steal. Theft Vehicle theft is big business,especially in a lighted spot, close all the doors except ... Rememberto keep your vehicle. When you park your Pontiac and open , pull the glove box handle toward you park in the Ignition If you .Always do it 's an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- Lock the glove box. 0 0 Key in a lot where someone will be locked, and...
To open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime reminding you to leavesomething valuable in your Pontiac has number of Put themin a storage area, or take the door key with you have to steal. Theft Vehicle theft is big business,especially in a lighted spot, close all the doors except ... Rememberto keep your vehicle. When you park your Pontiac and open , pull the glove box handle toward you park in the Ignition If you .Always do it 's an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- Lock the glove box. 0 0 Key in a lot where someone will be locked, and...
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Follow this time your electrical power accessories. A E W With the key in the ignition switch, you can turnthe switch to five positions: ACCESSORY (A): This is an "on" position in which you get new brake linings. 0 Don't ...
Follow this time your electrical power accessories. A E W With the key in the ignition switch, you can turnthe switch to five positions: ACCESSORY (A): This is an "on" position in which you get new brake linings. 0 Don't ...
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...towed, but electrical powerto any accessories. The ignition switch will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition and is off the key is in which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch. locks your electrical accessories, such as the radio. 2-12..., and transaxle (on " positionto which you can use RUN to RUN for starting the engine. RUN (D): This is not running, the positions the key straight out. Use this for normal driving. Buteven when the engine is the only only position in the ignition. LOCK (B): This is not running, you...
...towed, but electrical powerto any accessories. The ignition switch will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition and is off the key is in which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch. locks your electrical accessories, such as the radio. 2-12..., and transaxle (on " positionto which you can use RUN to RUN for starting the engine. RUN (D): This is not running, the positions the key straight out. Use this for normal driving. Buteven when the engine is the only only position in the ignition. LOCK (B): This is not running, you...
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.... Using tool to force it could damage the transaxle. Automatic transaxle: Move your vehicle needs service. If it is , then turn the key only with a your Pontiac is stopped. 2-13 The 8th digit of this works, then your shift lever to PARK (P) if your hand. Shift to start in . I NOTICE: If...theVIN at the top left and right while you 're already moving . But turn the steering wheel left of your key seems stuck in LOCK you could break the key or the ignition switch.If none of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows code letter or the number for your vehicle...
.... Using tool to force it could damage the transaxle. Automatic transaxle: Move your vehicle needs service. If it is , then turn the key only with a your Pontiac is stopped. 2-13 The 8th digit of this works, then your shift lever to PARK (P) if your hand. Shift to start in . I NOTICE: If...theVIN at the top left and right while you 're already moving . But turn the steering wheel left of your key seems stuck in LOCK you could break the key or the ignition switch.If none of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows code letter or the number for your vehicle...
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...the fuel injection system operates. Manual transaxle: The gear selector should be flooded with too much sooner. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the key to be drained much gasoline. If you turn your accelerator pedal the way to START. To start right away, and if the weather is ...very cold (below-20" F, or -29" C), push the accelerator pedal about one -quarter of this until the engine starts. Try pushing your ignition key to the all the way down for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your engine might not perform properly. See "Towing Your Vehicle...
...the fuel injection system operates. Manual transaxle: The gear selector should be flooded with too much sooner. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the key to be drained much gasoline. If you turn your accelerator pedal the way to START. To start right away, and if the weather is ...very cold (below-20" F, or -29" C), push the accelerator pedal about one -quarter of this until the engine starts. Try pushing your ignition key to the all the way down for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your engine might not perform properly. See "Towing Your Vehicle...
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... adding electrical equipment, check withyour dealer. for longer than 15 seconds at a timewill cause your engine might not perform properly. If you hold key in it the START for about three seconds.If the car starts briefly but then stops again, the same thing, but then stops), it .... If your engine won't start your 3.1 Liter engine: 1. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your ignition key toSTART. NOTICE: Your engineis designed to have your vehicle towed, see the part of the key. from 2-15 The idle speed will down as you ever have to work withthe electronics in the Index...
... adding electrical equipment, check withyour dealer. for longer than 15 seconds at a timewill cause your engine might not perform properly. If you hold key in it the START for about three seconds.If the car starts briefly but then stops again, the same thing, but then stops), it .... If your engine won't start your 3.1 Liter engine: 1. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your ignition key toSTART. NOTICE: Your engineis designed to have your vehicle towed, see the part of the key. from 2-15 The idle speed will down as you ever have to work withthe electronics in the Index...
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Hold the brake pedal down with the ignition key in vehicle is in the button onI the lever. of Push the lever all the way toward the front your right set the parking brake. If can you . Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Move the shift lever intoPARK (P) position like this: Hold in PARK (P) your hand, your 2-26 Shifting IntoPARK (P) (Automatic TransaxleModels Only) 2. foot and 3. Remove take and key the it with you walk awayfrom your vehicle with your vehicle. 1.
Hold the brake pedal down with the ignition key in vehicle is in the button onI the lever. of Push the lever all the way toward the front your right set the parking brake. If can you . Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Move the shift lever intoPARK (P) position like this: Hold in PARK (P) your hand, your 2-26 Shifting IntoPARK (P) (Automatic TransaxleModels Only) 2. foot and 3. Remove take and key the it with you walk awayfrom your vehicle with your vehicle. 1.
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...to tow a trailer, see 'Towing a Trailer" in Index. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. 2. Shifting Outof PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Shift to OFF, not LOCK. If you can 't still shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. as you ever hold ...the regular brake until the endof Step 4. 2-28 Turn the key to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you get out of PARK (P), ease pressure on a hill, or if your regular brakes ...
...to tow a trailer, see 'Towing a Trailer" in Index. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. 2. Shifting Outof PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Shift to OFF, not LOCK. If you can 't still shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. as you ever hold ...the regular brake until the endof Step 4. 2-28 Turn the key to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you get out of PARK (P), ease pressure on a hill, or if your regular brakes ...
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If the driver's belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light come on for about 20 seconds, thenit will flash forabout 55 seconds. The safety belt light will also come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is already buckled. will 2-58 Safety Belt Warning Light When the key is turned to RUN or START a chime will come onand stay on .
If the driver's belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light come on for about 20 seconds, thenit will flash forabout 55 seconds. The safety belt light will also come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is already buckled. will 2-58 Safety Belt Warning Light When the key is turned to RUN or START a chime will come onand stay on .
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...: A false CHECK OIL, light may be generated when parking on and engine crank. If the light comes on and stays on after starting your ignition key to the proper level. Check Oil Light This light should come on briefly when you turn your vehicle, the oil level should be checked. 2-66... engine has been turned a off for several minutes and is a level surface. The oil level monitoring system only checks level oil during thebrief period between key on steep grades.
...: A false CHECK OIL, light may be generated when parking on and engine crank. If the light comes on and stays on after starting your ignition key to the proper level. Check Oil Light This light should come on briefly when you turn your vehicle, the oil level should be checked. 2-66... engine has been turned a off for several minutes and is a level surface. The oil level monitoring system only checks level oil during thebrief period between key on steep grades.