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Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find You something you wantto read. you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you 7-1 8- 1 9-1 Maintenance Schedule This ...operate your seats and safety belts properly. Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. can useit to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Problems on page 8-10. The 1998 Pontiac GrandAm Owner's Manual 1-1 ...
Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find You something you wantto read. you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you 7-1 8- 1 9-1 Maintenance Schedule This ...operate your seats and safety belts properly. Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. can useit to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Problems on page 8-10. The 1998 Pontiac GrandAm Owner's Manual 1-1 ...
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...: COOLANT TEMP TURN SIGNALS 6 PC WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 FUSE BAllERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES x PARKING LAMPS BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTER n FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN )tr COOLANT POWER WINDOW WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE a SPEAKER b p3 V w, FLAME EXPLODE BAllERY FOG LAMPS #0 VENTILATING ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (e) FUEL of For...
...: COOLANT TEMP TURN SIGNALS 6 PC WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 FUSE BAllERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES x PARKING LAMPS BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTER n FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN )tr COOLANT POWER WINDOW WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE a SPEAKER b p3 V w, FLAME EXPLODE BAllERY FOG LAMPS #0 VENTILATING ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (e) FUEL of For...
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...Answers How to use your Pontiac to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Rear Seat Passengers 1-3 1 1-33 1-35 1-38 1-49 1-52 1-52 1-52 1-13 1-13 1-20 1-21 1-21 1-28 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Everyone ...Ask Here Are Questions Many People About Safety Belts-- can also and how You i learn aboutsome things you 'll find information about the seats in your safety...
...Answers How to use your Pontiac to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Rear Seat Passengers 1-3 1 1-33 1-35 1-38 1-49 1-52 1-52 1-52 1-13 1-13 1-20 1-21 1-21 1-28 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Everyone ...Ask Here Are Questions Many People About Safety Belts-- can also and how You i learn aboutsome things you 'll find information about the seats in your safety...
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... you . of your ears. Even buckle if you 're reclined like this. The lap belt can 't their job when do won't be dangerous. This could gointo it will be there, notat your d e t y belt properly. This position reduces the chance a neck injury in front of you could cause serious internal...when in motion can 't its job either. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your pelvic bones. The shoulder belt can be against yourbody. The belt forces would be in a crash. For proper protection when the vehiclein is closest tothe top of Seatback Latches (2-Door Models) ...
... you . of your ears. Even buckle if you 're reclined like this. The lap belt can 't their job when do won't be dangerous. This could gointo it will be there, notat your d e t y belt properly. This position reduces the chance a neck injury in front of you could cause serious internal...when in motion can 't its job either. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your pelvic bones. The shoulder belt can be against yourbody. The belt forces would be in a crash. For proper protection when the vehiclein is closest tothe top of Seatback Latches (2-Door Models) ...
Owner's Manual
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...air bag system. A Don't let anyone ride where or she can be much worse. A CAUTION: 1-7 You can 't wear he a safety belt properly. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your injuries can hit things inside the vehicle or be if you properly. If you are in a crash and you... some things should not do with safety belts. Rear Seats Folding the Rear Seat Equipped) (If Safety Belts: They'refor Everyone This part of the manual tells you how use safety belts to you are fastened properlytoo. And it . You can be seriously injured orkilled...
...air bag system. A Don't let anyone ride where or she can be much worse. A CAUTION: 1-7 You can 't wear he a safety belt properly. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your injuries can hit things inside the vehicle or be if you properly. If you are in a crash and you... some things should not do with safety belts. Rear Seats Folding the Rear Seat Equipped) (If Safety Belts: They'refor Everyone This part of the manual tells you how use safety belts to you are fastened properlytoo. And it . You can be seriously injured orkilled...
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In a collision, people riding in between. In But most crashes are in these areas are more than30 years of safety belts in the Index.) In most crashes buckling up does matter ...a lot! 1-8 c A CAUTION: 1 I I I It is extremely dangerous to ride in any area your ...vehicle that is in a crash.If you 'llbe in a seat and using a safety belt properly. In most statesand Canadian provinces, the law says to They work. After more to be likely seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people...
In a collision, people riding in between. In But most crashes are in these areas are more than30 years of safety belts in the Index.) In most crashes buckling up does matter ...a lot! 1-8 c A CAUTION: 1 I I I It is extremely dangerous to ride in any area your ...vehicle that is in a crash.If you 'llbe in a seat and using a safety belt properly. In most statesand Canadian provinces, the law says to They work. After more to be likely seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people...
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I Put someone on it 's a seat just on anything, you go as fast as it goes. I Take the simplest vehicle. P - Suppose it . Why Safety Belts Work When you ridein or on wheels. 1-9
I Put someone on it 's a seat just on anything, you go as fast as it goes. I Take the simplest vehicle. P - Suppose it . Why Safety Belts Work When you ridein or on wheels. 1-9
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With safety belts, youslow down asthe vehicle does. That's why safety belts make suchgood sense. 1-11 or the instrument panel... You get more timeto stop over more distance, and your strongestbones take the forces. or the safety belts! You stop .
With safety belts, youslow down asthe vehicle does. That's why safety belts make suchgood sense. 1-11 or the instrument panel... You get more timeto stop over more distance, and your strongestbones take the forces. or the safety belts! You stop .
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... sale has required the use of them . Even if you're a vehicle that isn't your fault you still have to protection. they are belted. I 'm a good driver, and never drive far from things beyond your control, suchas bad drivers. whether you 're upside down. And...within miles (40km) of (65 kmk). That's true not only in frontal collisions, but if you are supplemental systems only; HereAreQuestionsMan '~ople Ask About Safety Belts-- and the Answers @ If I be hurt. You may be -- A: A: You could be an excellent driver,but especially in an Q ? accident --...
... sale has required the use of them . Even if you're a vehicle that isn't your fault you still have to protection. they are belted. I 'm a good driver, and never drive far from things beyond your control, suchas bad drivers. whether you 're upside down. And...within miles (40km) of (65 kmk). That's true not only in frontal collisions, but if you are supplemental systems only; HereAreQuestionsMan '~ople Ask About Safety Belts-- and the Answers @ If I be hurt. You may be -- A: A: You could be an excellent driver,but especially in an Q ? accident --...
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...) so you can sit up thelatch plate and pull the across you 'llwant to wear a it clicks. 1-13 Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has lap-shoulder belt. belt Don't letit get twisted. 4. ih Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Push the latch plate into the... buckle until it properly. 1. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only people of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for Be awareta there are Merent rules forsmaller children...
...) so you can sit up thelatch plate and pull the across you 'llwant to wear a it clicks. 1-13 Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has lap-shoulder belt. belt Don't letit get twisted. 4. ih Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Push the latch plate into the... buckle until it properly. 1. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only people of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for Be awareta there are Merent rules forsmaller children...
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is Pull upon the latch plate make the lappart tight, pull down on the buckle as end of this section. To make sure it can latch plate and keep pulling until you safety belt quickly if ever had to If the belt isn'tlong enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of the belt you pull up on the buckle positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the you buckle the belt. is Make sure the release button on the shoulder belt. 1-14 If the belt stops before reaches the buckle, tilt the it secure. to . 5.
is Pull upon the latch plate make the lappart tight, pull down on the buckle as end of this section. To make sure it can latch plate and keep pulling until you safety belt quickly if ever had to If the belt isn'tlong enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of the belt you pull up on the buckle positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the you buckle the belt. is Make sure the release button on the shoulder belt. 1-14 If the belt stops before reaches the buckle, tilt the it secure. to . 5.
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... In the hips, just touching the thighs.a crash, this applies be worn and snug on the shoulder belt body are best able to move it down , squeeze release button and move it , the belt This could cause would apply force at your abdomen. And you . To move the go serious or... even fatal injuries. These parts of the belt should the adjusterto the desired position.You can move the adjusterwhere you slid under the lap belt. guide. it , to try to takebelt restraining forces. The shoulder belt should be force to slide under it down without squeezing release button...
... In the hips, just touching the thighs.a crash, this applies be worn and snug on the shoulder belt body are best able to move it down , squeeze release button and move it , the belt This could cause would apply force at your abdomen. And you . To move the go serious or... even fatal injuries. These parts of the belt should the adjusterto the desired position.You can move the adjusterwhere you slid under the lap belt. guide. it , to try to takebelt restraining forces. The shoulder belt should be force to slide under it down without squeezing release button...
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The belt should fit against your shoulder. The shoulder belt should be seriously hurt your shoulder. Q t A CAUTION: - - - It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. You can be away h m your face and neck, but not falling off your body. A: The shoulder belt is centered on your shoulder beltis if too loose. What's wrong with this way. 1-16 Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ?
The belt should fit against your shoulder. The shoulder belt should be seriously hurt your shoulder. Q t A CAUTION: - - - It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. You can be away h m your face and neck, but not falling off your body. A: The shoulder belt is centered on your shoulder beltis if too loose. What's wrong with this way. 1-16 Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ?
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In a crash, the belt would be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? The belt forces would go up over your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-17 I You can be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. What's wrong with this . Always buckle your abdomen.
In a crash, the belt would be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? The belt forces would go up over your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-17 I You can be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. What's wrong with this . Always buckle your abdomen.
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In a crash, your liver spleen. It should be seriously injuredyou wear the if shoulder beltunder your arm. or A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. @ What's wrong with this? of Also, the belt would increase the chance head and neck injury. You could also severely injure internal organs like your too body would move far forward, which would apply much force the too to ribs, which aren'tas strong as shoulder bones. You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-18
In a crash, your liver spleen. It should be seriously injuredyou wear the if shoulder beltunder your arm. or A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. @ What's wrong with this? of Also, the belt would increase the chance head and neck injury. You could also severely injure internal organs like your too body would move far forward, which would apply much force the too to ribs, which aren'tas strong as shoulder bones. You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-18
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a belt is twisted across the body. 1-19 A: The belt is twisted, so make it straight it can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. You can work properly, or ask your dealerto fix it. In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the If belt to spread impact forces. What's wrong with this?
a belt is twisted across the body. 1-19 A: The belt is twisted, so make it straight it can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. You can work properly, or ask your dealerto fix it. In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the If belt to spread impact forces. What's wrong with this?
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... your vehicle. A pregnant woman should weara lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should back outof the way. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be worn as possible, below as low the ... pregnancy. 1-20 If you slam the door on the buckle. Safety BeltUse During Pregnancy Safety belts workfor everyone, including pregnant women. just go The belt should be seriously injured if they don't wear safety belts. I To unlatch the belt, push the button on you close the door, be sure the is out of the...
... your vehicle. A pregnant woman should weara lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should back outof the way. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be worn as possible, below as low the ... pregnancy. 1-20 If you slam the door on the buckle. Safety BeltUse During Pregnancy Safety belts workfor everyone, including pregnant women. just go The belt should be seriously injured if they don't wear safety belts. I To unlatch the belt, push the button on you close the door, be sure the is out of the...
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... most important things to know about the air bag system: Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as for anyone, the key making to safety belts effective wearing them . For a in your vehiclehits something. air You can be hurt crash. Everyone in pregnant ...women, as the driver's safety belt. Your vehicle has two air bags -- They aren't designed inflate at all to in this section. The best way to protect the fetus ...
... most important things to know about the air bag system: Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as for anyone, the key making to safety belts effective wearing them . For a in your vehiclehits something. air You can be hurt crash. Everyone in pregnant ...women, as the driver's safety belt. Your vehicle has two air bags -- They aren't designed inflate at all to in this section. The best way to protect the fetus ...
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The driver should sitas far back as possible while still maintaining control the vehicle. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection foradults and older children, but not for them. To read how, seethe part of an eye. UTION: I - 1 A CAUTION: I I Air bags inflate ... safetybelt, even with great force, faster than the blink of this manualcalled "Children" andsee the caution labelson the sunvisors and the right front passenger's safety belt. 1-22 Safety belts help keep you .
The driver should sitas far back as possible while still maintaining control the vehicle. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection foradults and older children, but not for them. To read how, seethe part of an eye. UTION: I - 1 A CAUTION: I I Air bags inflate ... safetybelt, even with great force, faster than the blink of this manualcalled "Children" andsee the caution labelson the sunvisors and the right front passenger's safety belt. 1-22 Safety belts help keep you .
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... the protection provided by the angle of collisions, to 23 km/h). including rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts, Inflation is determined by safety belts. When should never be regarded as a parked car, the threshold level will be somewhat above the system's designed "threshold level."If your... stopping the occupant more than a supplement to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, or even belted occupants can be higher. What makes an air bag inflate? In moderate to safety belts, and then only in rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not help the...
... the protection provided by the angle of collisions, to 23 km/h). including rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts, Inflation is determined by safety belts. When should never be regarded as a parked car, the threshold level will be somewhat above the system's designed "threshold level."If your... stopping the occupant more than a supplement to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, or even belted occupants can be higher. What makes an air bag inflate? In moderate to safety belts, and then only in rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not help the...