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The 1998 Pontiac GrandAm Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use ...fluids and lubricants to get service and owner publications. Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Problems on page 8-10. i Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find You something you 7-1 8- ...maintenance and what to drive under different conditions. Comfort Controlsand AudioSystems This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to use your vehicle. also explains the "SRS"system. you wantto read. flat ...
The 1998 Pontiac GrandAm Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use ...fluids and lubricants to get service and owner publications. Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Problems on page 8-10. i Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find You something you 7-1 8- ...maintenance and what to drive under different conditions. Comfort Controlsand AudioSystems This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to use your vehicle. also explains the "SRS"system. you wantto read. flat ...
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.... 1500 Bonhill Rd. For vehicles first sold Canada, substitute the name in this manual. Part No. 10296282 A First Edition @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1997 All Rights Reserved GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name GRAND AM are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Mississauga, Ontario L5T IC7 Litho...
.... 1500 Bonhill Rd. For vehicles first sold Canada, substitute the name in this manual. Part No. 10296282 A First Edition @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1997 All Rights Reserved GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name GRAND AM are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Mississauga, Ontario L5T IC7 Litho...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle. If you or other people. -1 Index A good place to ignore the warning. Please read their owner's manual beginning from to end when they first receive theirnew vehicle. It's an alphabetical of the manual. If you don't, or you 'll find it this and We use a box the word CAUTIONto tell you... hurt you if you were to look what you need the Index in book. a You will also find circle with a slash through in list the manual, and page number where you about the features and controls for is back of what the hazard is you do this" or "Don't let this...
... vehicle. If you or other people. -1 Index A good place to ignore the warning. Please read their owner's manual beginning from to end when they first receive theirnew vehicle. It's an alphabetical of the manual. If you don't, or you 'll find it this and We use a box the word CAUTIONto tell you... hurt you if you were to look what you need the Index in book. a You will also find circle with a slash through in list the manual, and page number where you about the features and controls for is back of what the hazard is you do this" or "Don't let this...
Owner's Manual
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... lever and try to . I I A CAUTION: You can lose control the vehicleif you don't want it . Adjust the driver's seat when only the vehicle i not s moving . Manual Seats I 1-2 The sudden movement could startle and confuse you,or make you pusha pedal when you try tothe move seat with your body, to where...
... lever and try to . I I A CAUTION: You can lose control the vehicleif you don't want it . Adjust the driver's seat when only the vehicle i not s moving . Manual Seats I 1-2 The sudden movement could startle and confuse you,or make you pusha pedal when you try tothe move seat with your body, to where...
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Lower the of the seatby front holding the switch down . 1-3 or the Move the seat higher by holding con^^ up . To adjustthepowerseat on the right front of the driver's seat cushion to the right or to the left to the front back. Lower the seatby holding the control down . CENTER CONTROL ( ) Move the seat forward or B: back by holding the control to adjust support for the lower back. Manual Lumbar Support(If Equipped) Power Seat Controls(If Equipped) Turntheknob on somemodels: FRONT CONTROL (A): the front of the seat by holding the switch up .
Lower the of the seatby front holding the switch down . 1-3 or the Move the seat higher by holding con^^ up . To adjustthepowerseat on the right front of the driver's seat cushion to the right or to the left to the front back. Lower the seatby holding the control down . CENTER CONTROL ( ) Move the seat forward or B: back by holding the control to adjust support for the lower back. Manual Lumbar Support(If Equipped) Power Seat Controls(If Equipped) Turntheknob on somemodels: FRONT CONTROL (A): the front of the seat by holding the switch up .
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... vehicle or be seriously injured orkilled. And it . 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 some things should not do with safety belts.
... vehicle or be seriously injured orkilled. And it . 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 some things should not do with safety belts.
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... vehicle, see "Seats" in your vehicle has. And there are special things 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 andbabies. We'll start wt the driver position. Adjust the seat...
... vehicle, see "Seats" in your vehicle has. And there are special things 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 andbabies. We'll start wt the driver position. Adjust the seat...
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... system that somepeople may be some parts for your air bag new bag -- i inflated. If you 'll need to windshields are designed to touch. service manual for your inflation doesn't prevent the driver from seeing or from vehicle coversthe need some smoke and dust A new system will include bag modules and...
... system that somepeople may be some parts for your air bag new bag -- i inflated. If you 'll need to windshields are designed to touch. service manual for your inflation doesn't prevent the driver from seeing or from vehicle coversthe need some smoke and dust A new system will include bag modules and...
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... the air bag system. Don't let anyone start your vehicle, the damage could make sure the person performing work properly. Your dealer and the Grand Am Service Manual have to water that soaks the carpet, you is qualified to the is bag canstill inflate during improperservice. You can be soaked and ruined... open or break the air coverings. I I The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-27 If your vehicle. such as parts. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in a flood,or if it inflates.
... the air bag system. Don't let anyone start your vehicle, the damage could make sure the person performing work properly. Your dealer and the Grand Am Service Manual have to water that soaks the carpet, you is qualified to the is bag canstill inflate during improperservice. You can be soaked and ruined... open or break the air coverings. I I The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-27 If your vehicle. such as parts. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in a flood,or if it inflates.
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... unsecured child restraint can be sure secure the child to do that children are restrainedin the rear rather the front seat. Both the owner's are manual and the child restraint instructions important, so if either one of personal injury. You may for find these is , it Vehicle Safety Standards. Where to...
... unsecured child restraint can be sure secure the child to do that children are restrainedin the rear rather the front seat. Both the owner's are manual and the child restraint instructions important, so if either one of personal injury. You may for find these is , it Vehicle Safety Standards. Where to...
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... 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-...
... 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-...
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... theDR UNLK fuse (1OA) from the vehicle fuse block. If someone needs to On four-door models, slide the lock lever on If have a manual transaxle, all the doors will automatically OFF. When the door closed again,it will when the vehicle reaches lock about 8 mph (13 km/h). If... you move your shift lever out PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If you havea manual transaxle, the doors will lock automatically when you have an automatic transaxle, all of your vehiclefrom 1 Just close your shift leverof out PARK (P) or ...
... theDR UNLK fuse (1OA) from the vehicle fuse block. If someone needs to On four-door models, slide the lock lever on If have a manual transaxle, all the doors will automatically OFF. When the door closed again,it will when the vehicle reaches lock about 8 mph (13 km/h). If... you move your shift lever out PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If you havea manual transaxle, the doors will lock automatically when you have an automatic transaxle, all of your vehiclefrom 1 Just close your shift leverof out PARK (P) or ...
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... or until the ignition switch is to of the doors after are entry system: LOCK: All doors will or unlock if the parking brake set (manual transaxle) is the gear selector inPARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) is necessary. You may be too far from your dealer or a qualified technicianfor service. 2-8 Other vehicles objects...
... or until the ignition switch is to of the doors after are entry system: LOCK: All doors will or unlock if the parking brake set (manual transaxle) is the gear selector inPARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) is necessary. You may be too far from your dealer or a qualified technicianfor service. 2-8 Other vehicles objects...
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... in the RUN position when the engine running , you can remove the key. The switch stays in a loss of this position if your engine. On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will sound if open the driver's door when the ignitionoff and the key is in is in position...
... in the RUN position when the engine running , you can remove the key. The switch stays in a loss of this position if your engine. On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will sound if open the driver's door when the ignitionoff and the key is in is in position...
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... safety feature. Your engine won 'tstart if the clutch pedalis not all the way down -- To remove the key, turn the key to PARK (P) ifyour Pontiac is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your vehicle is stopped...
... safety feature. Your engine won 'tstart if the clutch pedalis not all the way down -- To remove the key, turn the key to PARK (P) ifyour Pontiac is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your vehicle is stopped...
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... designed to do it r could change way the engine operates. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 2-18 The idle speedwill go of this manual that tells how to work with too much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2. If your enginewon't start (orstarts but then stops...
... designed to do it r could change way the engine operates. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 2-18 The idle speedwill go of this manual that tells how to work with too much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2. If your enginewon't start (orstarts but then stops...
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... pedal. You can shiftinto FIRST (1) when you 've come to shift FIRST (l),put theshift into FIRST (1). If you 're goingless a than 20 mph (32 kmh). Manual Transaxle Operation Here's how tooperate your shift pattern. Then shift into NEUTRAL (N).
... pedal. You can shiftinto FIRST (1) when you 've come to shift FIRST (l),put theshift into FIRST (1). If you 're goingless a than 20 mph (32 kmh). Manual Transaxle Operation Here's how tooperate your shift pattern. Then shift into NEUTRAL (N).
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..., it is moving could injure yourself or others. Let up , press down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Up Shift Light If you have a manual transaxle, you . Shifting to REVERSE (R)while your Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, SHIFT When this light comes on, can shift to FIRST...
..., it is moving could injure yourself or others. Let up , press down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Up Shift Light If you have a manual transaxle, you . Shifting to REVERSE (R)while your Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, SHIFT When this light comes on, can shift to FIRST...
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... (P) -- There is the override feature. Shifting Out of your vehicleis equipped il to tow a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer'' in the Index. 2-30 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Only) Before you can 't shift outof PARK (P), try this: 1. See "Automatic Transaxle Operation" in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply theparking brake. Remove the ignition key...
... (P) -- There is the override feature. Shifting Out of your vehicleis equipped il to tow a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer'' in the Index. 2-30 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Only) Before you can 't shift outof PARK (P), try this: 1. See "Automatic Transaxle Operation" in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply theparking brake. Remove the ignition key...
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... door to controls also include a lock-out switch. the driver's door armrest controls for normal window operation. The driver can still control allthe windows with manual windows, use the window crank located on the inside each window. Windows On a vehicle with the lock on. On four-door models, the driver's power...
... door to controls also include a lock-out switch. the driver's door armrest controls for normal window operation. The driver can still control allthe windows with manual windows, use the window crank located on the inside each window. Windows On a vehicle with the lock on. On four-door models, the driver's power...