Owner's Manual
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... information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. The 1998 Pontiac GrandAm Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use . It 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your audio system. flat tire 6- 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual...
... information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. The 1998 Pontiac GrandAm Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use . It 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your audio system. flat tire 6- 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual...
Owner's Manual
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... and children. Adjust the seat (to see how, see the part of adult size. Here's how to wear a it clicks. 1-13 First, you . We'll start wt the driver position. Close and lock the door. 2. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only people of this manual called...
... and children. Adjust the seat (to see how, see the part of adult size. Here's how to wear a it clicks. 1-13 First, you . We'll start wt the driver position. Close and lock the door. 2. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only people of this manual called...
Owner's Manual
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...the damage could make sure the person performing work properly. Your dealer and the Grand Am Service Manual have to replace the air bag module in a flood,or ... it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped withyellow tape or yellow connectors. such as parts. Don't let anyone start your vehicleis ever in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for ...ruined. You don't want system to water that soaks the carpet, you can be injured if you start the vehicle, eventow it 's exposed to the is bag canstill inflate during improperservice. Servicing YourAir Bag-...
...the damage could make sure the person performing work properly. Your dealer and the Grand Am Service Manual have to replace the air bag module in a flood,or ... it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped withyellow tape or yellow connectors. such as parts. Don't let anyone start your vehicleis ever in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for ...ruined. You don't want system to water that soaks the carpet, you can be injured if you start the vehicle, eventow it 's exposed to the is bag canstill inflate during improperservice. Servicing YourAir Bag-...
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... 2-2 2-4 2-7 2-11 2- 12 2- 13 2- 14 Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, and is shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument panel the warning systems that tell you havea problem.
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... 2-2 2-4 2-7 2-11 2- 12 2- 13 2- 14 Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, and is shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument panel the warning systems that tell you havea problem.
Owner's Manual
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... light will go off . If the THEFT SYS light comes on , you will be able to leave your dealer. The system (In Canada, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance theft-deterrent system. Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it's best lock it up and... all windows. your dealer for service. 0 Lock all the doors except the driver's. for service. your dealer 0 Lock the glove box. See Your vehicle is started. or Passlock is the running, a problem has been detected and system Passlock@ may also want to check the fuse (see "Fuses and way to restart...
... light will go off . If the THEFT SYS light comes on , you will be able to leave your dealer. The system (In Canada, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance theft-deterrent system. Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it's best lock it up and... all windows. your dealer for service. 0 Lock all the doors except the driver's. for service. your dealer 0 Lock the glove box. See Your vehicle is started. or Passlock is the running, a problem has been detected and system Passlock@ may also want to check the fuse (see "Fuses and way to restart...
Owner's Manual
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... so. Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken Hard stops with new linings canmean premature wearand earlier replacement. Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles (805 k ) m. New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions C NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn't need elaborate an "break-in...
... so. Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken Hard stops with new linings canmean premature wearand earlier replacement. Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles (805 k ) m. New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions C NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn't need elaborate an "break-in...
Owner's Manual
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... key. OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel and ignition, but never to push-start your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle (on positions that even if the enginenot running . START (E): This position starts your hand. LOCK (B): Before you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio....release the switch. This could break the key or the If ignition switch. RUN @): This positionis where the key returns after you start your electrical power accessories, and to operate your you can remove the key. On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to LOCK...
... key. OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel and ignition, but never to push-start your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle (on positions that even if the enginenot running . START (E): This position starts your hand. LOCK (B): Before you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio....release the switch. This could break the key or the If ignition switch. RUN @): This positionis where the key returns after you start your electrical power accessories, and to operate your you can remove the key. On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to LOCK...
Owner's Manual
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...unless the the key release button is stopped. that 's a any To safety feature. Shift to PARK (P) ifyour Pontiac is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Your engine won't start the engine.Your vehicle won'tstart if the clutch pedalis not all the way down -- Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle...shift lever to key While pressing the release button,turn the key the OFF position. To remove the key, turn the key to floor and start in other position -- Manual Transaxle The gear selector should beNEUTRAL (N). Hold the in the clutch pedal to the LOCK position. to PARK (P) ...
...unless the the key release button is stopped. that 's a any To safety feature. Shift to PARK (P) ifyour Pontiac is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Your engine won't start the engine.Your vehicle won'tstart if the clutch pedalis not all the way down -- Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle...shift lever to key While pressing the release button,turn the key the OFF position. To remove the key, turn the key to floor and start in other position -- Manual Transaxle The gear selector should beNEUTRAL (N). Hold the in the clutch pedal to the LOCK position. to PARK (P) ...
Owner's Manual
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... this manualthat tells how to see the part of this until the engine starts. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your let ignition keyto START. When the engine starts, go of way down your vehicle. And the excessive heat can damage ...without damaging your as engine warms up. If you turn your vehicle.If you add electrical parts or accessories, you hold the key in START longerthan for as it could change the way the engine operates. Try pushing your engine might not perform properly. soon as a maximum of...
... this manualthat tells how to see the part of this until the engine starts. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your let ignition keyto START. When the engine starts, go of way down your vehicle. And the excessive heat can damage ...without damaging your as engine warms up. If you turn your vehicle.If you add electrical parts or accessories, you hold the key in START longerthan for as it could change the way the engine operates. Try pushing your engine might not perform properly. soon as a maximum of...
Owner's Manual
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... properly. If you add electrical the parts or accessories, you don't, your ignition key to work with too much sooner. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START for up to be drained much gasoline.Ty pushing your vehicle. And the excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2. NOTICE: Holding your engine gets warm... the way to the all floor andholding it r could change way the engine operates. If you hold the key in your dealer. If your enginewon't start (orstarts but then stops), it there as your key in the Index. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 2-18
... properly. If you add electrical the parts or accessories, you don't, your ignition key to work with too much sooner. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START for up to be drained much gasoline.Ty pushing your vehicle. And the excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2. NOTICE: Holding your engine gets warm... the way to the all floor andholding it r could change way the engine operates. If you hold the key in your dealer. If your enginewon't start (orstarts but then stops), it there as your key in the Index. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 2-18
Owner's Manual
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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. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-19
Owner's Manual
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... and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. How long should you don't,it was before to and store the cord as it could rm be damaged. Before starting the engine, be sure unplug to keep coolant heater plugged the in area where you have, and some other things. You could cause an electrical...
... and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. How long should you don't,it was before to and store the cord as it could rm be damaged. Before starting the engine, be sure unplug to keep coolant heater plugged the in area where you have, and some other things. You could cause an electrical...
Owner's Manual
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... the shift lever 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. If you 're already moving forward could lose control and hit peopleor objects. Shift to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is I NOTICE: Shifting to...
... the shift lever 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. If you 're already moving forward could lose control and hit peopleor objects. Shift to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is I NOTICE: Shifting to...
Owner's Manual
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... to shift gears as It can be wrong with the four-speed automatic transaxle. your vehicle is If so equipped and if it seems to start up rather slowly, or if it offers more power and lower fuel economy than 35 mph (56 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0) higherspeeds. for normal driving...
... to shift gears as It can be wrong with the four-speed automatic transaxle. your vehicle is If so equipped and if it seems to start up rather slowly, or if it offers more power and lower fuel economy than 35 mph (56 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0) higherspeeds. for normal driving...
Owner's Manual
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... Signals An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. These positions allow you until the arrow starts to high high tolow, pull the t r un signal leverall the way toward you signal a turn or lane change, if the arrows flash a rapidly, a signal bulb... malfunctioning. To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever just it . A warning chime signal will be burned out and other drivers won'tsee your Pontiac Dealer service department check bulb in the Index). on As you .
... Signals An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. These positions allow you until the arrow starts to high high tolow, pull the t r un signal leverall the way toward you signal a turn or lane change, if the arrows flash a rapidly, a signal bulb... malfunctioning. To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever just it . A warning chime signal will be burned out and other drivers won'tsee your Pontiac Dealer service department check bulb in the Index). on As you .
Owner's Manual
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... their safety belts, unless driver's safety belt is the already buckled. AIR BAG If the a r bag readinesslight stays on after start the i you air bag engine or comes on when you start your engine, and it will come on when you if there problem. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key turned... to RUN or is START, a chime will flash for about 55 seconds. This light will flashfor a few If the seconds when you...
... their safety belts, unless driver's safety belt is the already buckled. AIR BAG If the a r bag readinesslight stays on after start the i you air bag engine or comes on when you start your engine, and it will come on when you if there problem. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key turned... to RUN or is START, a chime will flash for about 55 seconds. This light will flashfor a few If the seconds when you...
Owner's Manual
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... light should comeon briefly when youturn the ignition keyto RUN.If it doesn't come briefly when you u n on the tr ignition, but the engine is started. is on could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical this problem. Have it will come onthen, have it fixed so...
... light should comeon briefly when youturn the ignition keyto RUN.If it doesn't come briefly when you u n on the tr ignition, but the engine is started. is on could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical this problem. Have it will come onthen, have it fixed so...
Owner's Manual
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... the pull road and stop possible and turn ignition keyto RUN. TheWarning Light" earlier this light will come on when you have a brake problem. Then start the engine again to warn you if there is a problem. 2-59 Or, the pedal go closer to push. in the Index.) Anti-Lock Brake System...
... the pull road and stop possible and turn ignition keyto RUN. TheWarning Light" earlier this light will come on when you have a brake problem. Then start the engine again to warn you if there is a problem. 2-59 Or, the pedal go closer to push. in the Index.) Anti-Lock Brake System...
Owner's Manual
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... warning light should come on and stay on.To turn the system back on when you 're driving, there may be ready to warn you start the engine. If the traction control system affected by pressing the button an the shift lever, the warning light will come on , system will come...
... warning light should come on and stay on.To turn the system back on when you 're driving, there may be ready to warn you start the engine. If the traction control system affected by pressing the button an the shift lever, the warning light will come on , system will come...
Owner's Manual
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..., be detected by considering the following: "Fuel" in the Index). change thefuel brand you just drive through a deep puddleof water? you notice thisas stalling after start-up .) missing fuel cap will be sure to This will allow fuel evaporate into the to fuel your dealer or qualified service center check the...
..., be detected by considering the following: "Fuel" in the Index). change thefuel brand you just drive through a deep puddleof water? you notice thisas stalling after start-up .) missing fuel cap will be sure to This will allow fuel evaporate into the to fuel your dealer or qualified service center check the...