Owner's Manual
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... safety belts properly. The 1998 Pontiac GrandAm Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use . Comfort Controlsand AudioSystems This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. you have a problem while driving, such as a or overheated engine, etc. It also givesyou...
... safety belts properly. The 1998 Pontiac GrandAm Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use . Comfort Controlsand AudioSystems This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. you have a problem while driving, such as a or overheated engine, etc. It also givesyou...
Owner's Manual
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... 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
... 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
Owner's Manual
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... do Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System TrUnk Theft Passlock@ New Vehicle "Break-In'' Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine (If Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) (Automatic TransaxleOnly) Shifting Out of... PARK(P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) 2-30 2-3 1 2-3 1 2-32 2-33 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Only) Burn Parking Over Things That Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) Windows 2- 14 2- 16 2- 19 2-2 1 2-25 2-27 2-28 2-30 2-34 2-34 2-42 2-44 ...
... do Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System TrUnk Theft Passlock@ New Vehicle "Break-In'' Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine (If Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) (Automatic TransaxleOnly) Shifting Out of... PARK(P) (Automatic Transaxle Models Only) 2-30 2-3 1 2-3 1 2-32 2-33 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Only) Burn Parking Over Things That Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) Windows 2- 14 2- 16 2- 19 2-2 1 2-25 2-27 2-28 2-30 2-34 2-34 2-42 2-44 ...
Owner's Manual
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lbrn the fan on o VENT. a See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. 0 If you must or pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: Make sure all the way. The ...
lbrn the fan on o VENT. a See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. 0 If you must or pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: Make sure all the way. The ...
Owner's Manual
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...engine you turn the if is engine off after the engine is turned with the Passlock In an emergency, call 1-800-268-6800). your key? 0 If possible, park in a busy, well lit area. 0 SYS During normal operation, the THEFT light will go off . for service. The system (In Canada, call the Pontiac... Roadside Assistance theft-deterrent system. See Circuit Breakers" in the Index). If the THEFT SYS light comes on , you will be able to release the key from the ignition. is Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is started. as soon the engine starts. ...
...engine you turn the if is engine off after the engine is turned with the Passlock In an emergency, call 1-800-268-6800). your key? 0 If possible, park in a busy, well lit area. 0 SYS During normal operation, the THEFT light will go off . for service. The system (In Canada, call the Pontiac... Roadside Assistance theft-deterrent system. See Circuit Breakers" in the Index). If the THEFT SYS light comes on , you will be able to release the key from the ignition. is Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is started. as soon the engine starts. ...
Owner's Manual
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To use things is like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine off. See "Towinga nailer'' in the Index for the first 500 miles (805 k ) m. ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use ACCESSORY, push in the key and ...
To use things is like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine off. See "Towinga nailer'' in the Index for the first 500 miles (805 k ) m. ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use ACCESSORY, push in the key and ...
Owner's Manual
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... the ignition LOCK. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck LOCK and you can't in turn it all the way in the RUN position when the engine running , you are on automatic models). Don't press the key release button while the vehicle is it , be try pushed or towed, but does not... the key only to OFF. Note that even if the enginenot running, the positions is But even when the engine not running . LOCK (B): Before you start your you need to turn the engine If off while the vehicle is moving . It's also the only switch, the switch is the ignition. A warning chime...
... the ignition LOCK. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck LOCK and you can't in turn it all the way in the RUN position when the engine running , you are on automatic models). Don't press the key release button while the vehicle is it , be try pushed or towed, but does not... the key only to OFF. Note that even if the enginenot running, the positions is But even when the engine not running . LOCK (B): Before you start your you need to turn the engine If off while the vehicle is moving . It's also the only switch, the switch is the ignition. A warning chime...
Owner's Manual
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... in the clutch pedal to floor and start in other position -- that 's a any To safety feature. Pull the key straight out. 2-16 Your engine won't start the engine.Your vehicle won'tstart if the clutch pedalis not all the way down -- Shift to PARK (P) only when your shift lever to key While... (N). restart when you could damage the transaxle. I NOTICE: Don't tryto shift to the LOCK position. To remove the key, turn the key to PARK (P) ifyour Pontiac is used.
... in the clutch pedal to floor and start in other position -- that 's a any To safety feature. Pull the key straight out. 2-16 Your engine won't start the engine.Your vehicle won'tstart if the clutch pedalis not all the way down -- Shift to PARK (P) only when your shift lever to key While... (N). restart when you could damage the transaxle. I NOTICE: Don't tryto shift to the LOCK position. To remove the key, turn the key to PARK (P) ifyour Pontiac is used.
Owner's Manual
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... With your vehicle. I I your let ignition keyto START. soon as it could change the way the engine operates. When the engine starts, release the key and the acceleratorpedal. When the engine starts, go of this until the engine starts. Try pushing your accelerator pedal al the way tothe floor l and holding it there you... manualthat tells how to see the part of the key.The idle speed will go the key. 3. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.If the enginestill won 't start or starts briefly but then stops), f it does, let of 15 seconds. Starting Your 2.4 Liter...
... With your vehicle. I I your let ignition keyto START. soon as it could change the way the engine operates. When the engine starts, release the key and the acceleratorpedal. When the engine starts, go of this until the engine starts. Try pushing your accelerator pedal al the way tothe floor l and holding it there you... manualthat tells how to see the part of the key.The idle speed will go the key. 3. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.If the enginestill won 't start or starts briefly but then stops), f it does, let of 15 seconds. Starting Your 2.4 Liter...
Owner's Manual
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... the part of the key. The idle speedwill go of this manual that tells how to work with your engine gets warm. And the excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2. When the engine starts, let go down as you ever haveto have your ignition key to 15 seconds. NOTICE: Your engineis designed.... If you add electrical the parts or accessories, you don't, your vehicle. If your key in the Index. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 2-18 Starting Your 3100 Engine 1. NOTICE: Holding your enginewon't start (orstarts but then stops), it r could change way the...
... the part of the key. The idle speedwill go of this manual that tells how to work with your engine gets warm. And the excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2. When the engine starts, let go down as you ever haveto have your ignition key to 15 seconds. NOTICE: Your engineis designed.... If you add electrical the parts or accessories, you don't, your vehicle. If your key in the Index. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 2-18 Starting Your 3100 Engine 1. NOTICE: Holding your enginewon't start (orstarts but then stops), it r could change way the...
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You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-19 Usually, be the coolant heater should plugged ina minimum of four hours priorto starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) (If 2 4 Engine .L 3100 Engine In very cold weather, F (- 18O C) or colder, the engine 0" coolant heater can help.
You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-19 Usually, be the coolant heater should plugged ina minimum of four hours priorto starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) (If 2 4 Engine .L 3100 Engine In very cold weather, F (- 18O C) or colder, the engine 0" coolant heater can help.
Owner's Manual
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Plug it away 2. How long should you 'll be parking the vehicle. Turn off the engine. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure unplug to and store the cord as it could rm be seriously injured. A CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-... the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least15 amps. , f o moving engine parts. To Use theEngine Coolant Heater 1.
Plug it away 2. How long should you 'll be parking the vehicle. Turn off the engine. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure unplug to and store the cord as it could rm be seriously injured. A CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-... the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least15 amps. , f o moving engine parts. To Use theEngine Coolant Heater 1.
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle if the shift lever is dangerous toget out of your front wheels. the best P: It's your position to use when youstart your vehicle whenthe engine is located on the four-speed automatic transaxle. Your vehicle can 't move the shiftlever to . If you have left the... engine running, thevehicle can move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, "Towing a Trailer'' i~ see the Index. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)"in PARK (P) with four-speed a automatic ...
... vehicle if the shift lever is dangerous toget out of your front wheels. the best P: It's your position to use when youstart your vehicle whenthe engine is located on the four-speed automatic transaxle. Your vehicle can 't move the shiftlever to . If you have left the... engine running, thevehicle can move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, "Towing a Trailer'' i~ see the Index. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)"in PARK (P) with four-speed a automatic ...
Owner's Manual
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...to REVERSE (R) only after your foot is stopped. 1 Shifting out of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) or with the wheels. You have tofully apply your engine is "racing" (running at high speed)is dangerous. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: Damage to getofout snow, ice orsand without damaging ...all way into the gearyou wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) See "Shifting Out ofPARK (P)" later in starting the engine. Unless your vehicle is firmly on the cannot shift out of PARK (P), the shift lever-- R: I NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle...
...to REVERSE (R) only after your foot is stopped. 1 Shifting out of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) or with the wheels. You have tofully apply your engine is "racing" (running at high speed)is dangerous. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: Damage to getofout snow, ice orsand without damaging ...all way into the gearyou wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) See "Shifting Out ofPARK (P)" later in starting the engine. Unless your vehicle is firmly on the cannot shift out of PARK (P), the shift lever-- R: I NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND (2) for (32 engine braking.You may notice some variation shift in speed in if very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. This might happen ... THIRD (3) as much as possible. With automatic overdrive, SECOND (2)will select on verysteep hills, or in 2-24 You can damage your transaxle. NOTICE: If your engine. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. than 65 mph (105 km/h) or you stop when going uphill, don't hold your vehicle there with only...
NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND (2) for (32 engine braking.You may notice some variation shift in speed in if very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. This might happen ... THIRD (3) as much as possible. With automatic overdrive, SECOND (2)will select on verysteep hills, or in 2-24 You can damage your transaxle. NOTICE: If your engine. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. than 65 mph (105 km/h) or you stop when going uphill, don't hold your vehicle there with only...
Owner's Manual
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... the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into NEUTRAL (N). w 3 4 5 R SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal you press the accelerator pedal. If you startor Use idle your engine. 2-25 THIRD(3),FOURTH(4)andFIFTH(5): Shift i t no THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH( 5 ) the same way you 're goingless a than 20 mph (32 kmh). You can shiftinto FIRST...
... the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into NEUTRAL (N). w 3 4 5 R SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal you press the accelerator pedal. If you startor Use idle your engine. 2-25 THIRD(3),FOURTH(4)andFIFTH(5): Shift i t no THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH( 5 ) the same way you 're goingless a than 20 mph (32 kmh). You can shiftinto FIRST...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel economy. shift when the light comes on. Ignore the NOTICE: I you skip more than one gear when you f downshift, or if you race the engine when you downshift, youcan damage the clutch or transaxle. 2-26 of the SHIETT light when you could injure yourself or others. Let up , press down...
... fuel economy. shift when the light comes on. Ignore the NOTICE: I you skip more than one gear when you f downshift, or if you race the engine when you downshift, youcan damage the clutch or transaxle. 2-26 of the SHIETT light when you could injure yourself or others. Let up , press down...
Owner's Manual
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.... Remove the key and takeit with the ignition key your in PARK (P) hand, your right foot and set . To be injured. i 2. you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.You or others could be sure yourvehicle won't move, even when you're on the lever. 1. If you . Move...
.... Remove the key and takeit with the ignition key your in PARK (P) hand, your right foot and set . To be injured. i 2. you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.You or others could be sure yourvehicle won't move, even when you're on the lever. 1. If you . Move...
Owner's Manual
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...torque lock." To It can be dangerous to take some of the pressure from PARK (P) without first pushing the button. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only) Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) A 2-29 Your vehicle could move the shift leverof PARK (P) before you release the parking ...PARK (P). If you are parking on the parking pawl CAUTION: the transaxle.You may need to have you another engine running unless you have toleave your vehicle with the engine running, it could When you are ready to . vehicle push yours a little uphill to leave your vehicle with...
...torque lock." To It can be dangerous to take some of the pressure from PARK (P) without first pushing the button. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only) Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) A 2-29 Your vehicle could move the shift leverof PARK (P) before you release the parking ...PARK (P). If you are parking on the parking pawl CAUTION: the transaxle.You may need to have you another engine running unless you have toleave your vehicle with the engine running, it could When you are ready to . vehicle push yours a little uphill to leave your vehicle with...
Owner's Manual
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..., leaves, dry grass or otherthings that can 't see or smell. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. Parking OverThings That Burn Engine Exhaust Things that can 1 Engine exhaust can causeunconsciousness and death. It can I t contains the kill. Repairs weren't done correctly. If you can burn could touch hot exhaust parts...
..., leaves, dry grass or otherthings that can 't see or smell. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. Parking OverThings That Burn Engine Exhaust Things that can 1 Engine exhaust can causeunconsciousness and death. It can I t contains the kill. Repairs weren't done correctly. If you can burn could touch hot exhaust parts...