Owner's Manual
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...good. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find You something you have a problem while driving, such as a or overheated engine, etc. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your seats and... vehicle maintenance and what to do if you wantto read. Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. The 1998 Pontiac GrandAm Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use . It also givesyou information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on ...
...good. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find You something you have a problem while driving, such as a or overheated engine, etc. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your seats and... vehicle maintenance and what to do if you wantto read. Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. The 1998 Pontiac GrandAm Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use . It also givesyou information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 2-47 2-48...
... 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 2-47 2-48...
Owner's Manual
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... turn it could cause a collision. Note that allow you to operate your you vehicle. LOCK (B): Before you are on automatic models). On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to OFF. is , then turn the key only to LOCK will sound if open the driver's door when...your electrical power accessories, and to steer the vehicle. none of ability to display some instrument panel warning lights. Use this works, then your engine. START (E): This position starts your vehicle needs service. 2-15 return toRUN for normal driving. RUN @): This positionis where the key returns ...
... turn it could cause a collision. Note that allow you to operate your you vehicle. LOCK (B): Before you are on automatic models). On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to OFF. is , then turn the key only to LOCK will sound if open the driver's door when...your electrical power accessories, and to steer the vehicle. none of ability to display some instrument panel warning lights. Use this works, then your engine. START (E): This position starts your vehicle needs service. 2-15 return toRUN for normal driving. RUN @): This positionis where the key returns ...
Owner's Manual
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I NOTICE: Don't tryto shift to PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N). Manual Transaxle The gear selector should beNEUTRAL (N). restart when you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your shift lever to PARK (P) ifyour Pontiac is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. that 's a any To safety feature. that 's a safety feature. To remove the key, turn ... the key the OFF position. The key cannot be removed from ignition unless the the key release button is used. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your vehicle is stopped.
I NOTICE: Don't tryto shift to PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N). Manual Transaxle The gear selector should beNEUTRAL (N). restart when you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your shift lever to PARK (P) ifyour Pontiac is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. that 's a any To safety feature. that 's a safety feature. To remove the key, turn ... the key the OFF position. The key cannot be removed from ignition unless the the key release button is used. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your vehicle is stopped.
Owner's Manual
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.... If you ever haveto have your vehicle towed, see the part of the key. Starting Your 3100 Engine 1. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 2-18 If you add electrical the parts or accessories, you hold the key in your vehicle. And the excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2.... Your Vehicle" in START for up to be drained much gasoline.Ty pushing your key in the Index. The idle speedwill go of this manual that tells how to do it there as your ignition key to the all floor andholding it without damaging your vehicle. NOTICE: Holding your accelerator...
.... If you ever haveto have your vehicle towed, see the part of the key. Starting Your 3100 Engine 1. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 2-18 If you add electrical the parts or accessories, you hold the key in your vehicle. And the excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2.... Your Vehicle" in START for up to be drained much gasoline.Ty pushing your key in the Index. The idle speedwill go of this manual that tells how to do it there as your ignition key to the all floor andholding it without damaging your vehicle. NOTICE: Holding your accelerator...
Owner's Manual
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You can shiftinto FIRST (1) when you startor Use idle your engine. 2-25 Then the accelerator pedal and shift into on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. If you've come to complete stop , let ... pedal and brake pedal, and the shift into (1). the To stop and it's hard to shift FIRST (l),put theshift into FIRST (1). Then shift into NEUTRAL (N). Manual Transaxle Operation Here's how tooperate your shift pattern. Then, slowly let up on as you do for SECOND (2). NEUTRAL (N): this position when you 're goingless...
You can shiftinto FIRST (1) when you startor Use idle your engine. 2-25 Then the accelerator pedal and shift into on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. If you've come to complete stop , let ... pedal and brake pedal, and the shift into (1). the To stop and it's hard to shift FIRST (l),put theshift into FIRST (1). Then shift into NEUTRAL (N). Manual Transaxle Operation Here's how tooperate your shift pattern. Then, slowly let up on as you do for SECOND (2). NEUTRAL (N): this position when you 're goingless...
Owner's Manual
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... conditions you accelerate, it is stopped. Ignore the NOTICE: I you skip more than one gear when you f downshift, or if you race the engine when you have a manual transaxle, you downshift, youcan damage the clutch or transaxle. 2-26 REVERSE (R):To back up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal...
... conditions you accelerate, it is stopped. Ignore the NOTICE: I you skip more than one gear when you f downshift, or if you race the engine when you have a manual transaxle, you downshift, youcan damage the clutch or transaxle. 2-26 REVERSE (R):To back up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal...
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... driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast weather, a tunnel or fueling your vehicle in a low light area, ALC will remain off any time (N) your manual transaxle vehicle is OFF, The light sensor detects daytime light, The parking brakeis released and The shift leveris not in the short periods after dawn... in many different driving conditions, but they can for others to be sureit is engaged. The DRL system will not be dimmer. If you The engine is running, The headlamp switch is in that you were last using at a reduced brightness when: 0 0 As with any vehicle, you should ...
... driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast weather, a tunnel or fueling your vehicle in a low light area, ALC will remain off any time (N) your manual transaxle vehicle is OFF, The light sensor detects daytime light, The parking brakeis released and The shift leveris not in the short periods after dawn... in many different driving conditions, but they can for others to be sureit is engaged. The DRL system will not be dimmer. If you The engine is running, The headlamp switch is in that you were last using at a reduced brightness when: 0 0 As with any vehicle, you should ...
Owner's Manual
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... could also others from injury. They're a big help you should notalarmed when this manual's advice. -Waiting to do repairs can be familiar with your vehicle. Warning lights come briefly when youstart the engine just to wrong beforeit becomes serious enough cause an expensive repair or replacement. Gages can...'s functions. Warning lights and gages can indicate when there may be orproblem is a As problem with one of your engine speed revolutions in the red area, or engine damage may be on when there may be or is a with one of the warning lights comes and stays on ...
... could also others from injury. They're a big help you should notalarmed when this manual's advice. -Waiting to do repairs can be familiar with your vehicle. Warning lights come briefly when youstart the engine just to wrong beforeit becomes serious enough cause an expensive repair or replacement. Gages can...'s functions. Warning lights and gages can indicate when there may be orproblem is a As problem with one of your engine speed revolutions in the red area, or engine damage may be on when there may be or is a with one of the warning lights comes and stays on ...
Owner's Manual
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...on a few seconds after for the 2-61 It means that your engine is too hot! Enhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin. the driving conditions, should pulloff the road, stop you when the system is limiting wheel spin,this manual shows what to do. LOW .TRAC When your on . turn... If on briefly when you have it fixed so it will comeon to RUN. Enhanced Traction System Active Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.If the gage ...
...on a few seconds after for the 2-61 It means that your engine is too hot! Enhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin. the driving conditions, should pulloff the road, stop you when the system is limiting wheel spin,this manual shows what to do. LOW .TRAC When your on . turn... If on briefly when you have it fixed so it will comeon to RUN. Enhanced Traction System Active Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.If the gage ...
Owner's Manual
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...you need to shift to the proper level. "Engine Oil" in considerable periodof time allowing the oil normally circulation to drain back into the pan. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on the dipstick and it repaired. See "Manual Transaxle" in the Index. CHECK OIL A ...If your engine. Check the oil level on , there may be sure your dealer. is performed if theengine has been turnedoff for ...
...you need to shift to the proper level. "Engine Oil" in considerable periodof time allowing the oil normally circulation to drain back into the pan. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on the dipstick and it repaired. See "Manual Transaxle" in the Index. CHECK OIL A ...If your engine. Check the oil level on , there may be sure your dealer. is performed if theengine has been turnedoff for ...
Owner's Manual
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If something goes wrong, rig your regular brakes, but don't into shift a PARK (P)yet, or into gear for a manual transaxle. 5. Apply your could start If down , you might have to park your parking brake, and then shift to use the highest gear possible. When ...: 1. Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you cannot maintain posted speeds, drivinga at lower speed may help avoid overheating your engine and transaxle. 2. On a long uphill grade, use your brakesmuch that they would gethot and no longer work well. you don't shift so down a long or...
If something goes wrong, rig your regular brakes, but don't into shift a PARK (P)yet, or into gear for a manual transaxle. 5. Apply your could start If down , you might have to park your parking brake, and then shift to use the highest gear possible. When ...: 1. Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you cannot maintain posted speeds, drivinga at lower speed may help avoid overheating your engine and transaxle. 2. On a long uphill grade, use your brakesmuch that they would gethot and no longer work well. you don't shift so down a long or...
Owner's Manual
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...chocks. Towing A Trailer (Except 3100 V6 Engine) Your vehicle is 4. Stop and have someone pick up onthe brake pedal. When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on this manual, and the Index 0 Shift into a gear; Engine Cooling When mailer Towing Your cooling system ...may temporarily overheat during See severe operating conditions. "Engine Overheating'' in the Index. the Maintenance Schedule more often when you...
...chocks. Towing A Trailer (Except 3100 V6 Engine) Your vehicle is 4. Stop and have someone pick up onthe brake pedal. When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on this manual, and the Index 0 Shift into a gear; Engine Cooling When mailer Towing Your cooling system ...may temporarily overheat during See severe operating conditions. "Engine Overheating'' in the Index. the Maintenance Schedule more often when you...
Owner's Manual
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..., but be covered by your vehicle, and the bad grounding could save both vehicles. A CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure Keep hands, you don't want. i . clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 1 5-4 Turn.... Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette f lighter. wouldn't be able to You start procedure.Put an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle NEUTRAL (N) in jump start your warranty. 2. Turn off the ignition on , it could cause a ground connection you . Get the vehicles...
..., but be covered by your vehicle, and the bad grounding could save both vehicles. A CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure Keep hands, you don't want. i . clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 1 5-4 Turn.... Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette f lighter. wouldn't be able to You start procedure.Put an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle NEUTRAL (N) in jump start your warranty. 2. Turn off the ignition on , it could cause a ground connection you . Get the vehicles...
Owner's Manual
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...the vehicle won't move, jacking equipment to change flat tire safely. Get the vehicle under control 2 Put an automatic transaxle lever in . well off the engine. But if you should ever havea "blowout," here are few a tips about what to expect and what to a stop well out of the traffic lane...next part shows how to use ain prevent thevehicle from moving: skid. Changing a tire can still steer. You and they could be PARK ( ) or shift a manual transaxle to can put blocks at the opposite end. 5-23 It may require the same correction you'd use your tire. a you can slipoff the jack...
...the vehicle won't move, jacking equipment to change flat tire safely. Get the vehicle under control 2 Put an automatic transaxle lever in . well off the engine. But if you should ever havea "blowout," here are few a tips about what to expect and what to a stop well out of the traffic lane...next part shows how to use ain prevent thevehicle from moving: skid. Changing a tire can still steer. You and they could be PARK ( ) or shift a manual transaxle to can put blocks at the opposite end. 5-23 It may require the same correction you'd use your tire. a you can slipoff the jack...
Owner's Manual
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...may need to be towed out, "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) Then shift back and between forth REVERSE (R)and a forwardgear (or with a manual transaxle, betweenmRST (1) or SECOND (2) and R) as REVERSE ( ) ,spinning the wheels little as to be injured. NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy ...wheel and right. Don't spin thewheels above 35 mph (5$ k@h) as possible. If you or otherscould be towedout. That could cause an engine compartment fire other partsthe vehicle can at explode, and you let your vehicle, on transaxle is stuckis as shift, possible. Rocking Your ...
...may need to be towed out, "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) Then shift back and between forth REVERSE (R)and a forwardgear (or with a manual transaxle, betweenmRST (1) or SECOND (2) and R) as REVERSE ( ) ,spinning the wheels little as to be injured. NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy ...wheel and right. Don't spin thewheels above 35 mph (5$ k@h) as possible. If you or otherscould be towedout. That could cause an engine compartment fire other partsthe vehicle can at explode, and you let your vehicle, on transaxle is stuckis as shift, possible. Rocking Your ...
Owner's Manual
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... 6-36 6-36 6-42 6-50 6-5 1 6-53 6-54 6-19 6-20 6-23 6-24 6-25 6-29 6-29 6-30 6-31 Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes 6-56 6-57 6-58 6-59 6-64 6-65 6-65 6-66 6-66 Battery Bulb Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning ...
... 6-36 6-36 6-42 6-50 6-5 1 6-53 6-54 6-19 6-20 6-23 6-24 6-25 6-29 6-29 6-30 6-31 Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes 6-56 6-57 6-58 6-59 6-64 6-65 6-65 6-66 6-66 Battery Bulb Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning ...
Owner's Manual
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...the fluid could come out and on hot engine fall of on a level place and manual the transaxle is cool enough for to rest your manual transaxle doesn't require changing. Then, follow these steps: I How to Check Because this done at your Pontiac dealership Service Department. Be handle up and... case. transaxle fluid. 2. Flip the parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Manual Transaxle Fluid When to Check A good time to have this operation can mean that some 1. off, Check the fluid level only when your engine isthe vehicle is parked on the driver's side rear the...
...the fluid could come out and on hot engine fall of on a level place and manual the transaxle is cool enough for to rest your manual transaxle doesn't require changing. Then, follow these steps: I How to Check Because this done at your Pontiac dealership Service Department. Be handle up and... case. transaxle fluid. 2. Flip the parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Manual Transaxle Fluid When to Check A good time to have this operation can mean that some 1. off, Check the fluid level only when your engine isthe vehicle is parked on the driver's side rear the...
Owner's Manual
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... in your dealer. If the air conditioning system in this manual. Manual Transaxle Complete Drain and Refill . - . - - 2.0 quarts (1.9 L) Cooling System 2.4L Engine ...11.3 quarts (10.7 L) 3100 Engine ...13.6 quarts (12.9 L) Refrigerant, Air Conditioning ...See... Temperature ...195°F (91"C) Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are approximate. Capacities and Specifications Engine Crankcase 2.4L Engine ...4.0 quarts (3.8 L) 3100 Engine ...4.5 quarts (4.3 L) Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement. . 6.0 quarts (5.7L) After Complete Overhaul ...8.0 ...
... in your dealer. If the air conditioning system in this manual. Manual Transaxle Complete Drain and Refill . - . - - 2.0 quarts (1.9 L) Cooling System 2.4L Engine ...11.3 quarts (10.7 L) 3100 Engine ...13.6 quarts (12.9 L) Refrigerant, Air Conditioning ...See... Temperature ...195°F (91"C) Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are approximate. Capacities and Specifications Engine Crankcase 2.4L Engine ...4.0 quarts (3.8 L) 3100 Engine ...4.5 quarts (4.3 L) Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement. . 6.0 quarts (5.7L) After Complete Overhaul ...8.0 ...
Owner's Manual
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... occursfirst). 3 An Emission ControlService. Uses such as found taxi, police or delivery service. in I you do not require changing. Manual transaxle fluid doesn't require change. DATE I 51,000 Miles (85000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission ControlService. 1 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I DATE 50,000...
... occursfirst). 3 An Emission ControlService. Uses such as found taxi, police or delivery service. in I you do not require changing. Manual transaxle fluid doesn't require change. DATE I 51,000 Miles (85000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission ControlService. 1 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I DATE 50,000...