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The 2003 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...Front Seats ...Rear Seats ...Safety Belts ...Child Restraints ...SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) ...Restraint System Check ...Features and Controls ...Keys ...2-2 Doors Locks and ...Windows ...Theft-Deterrent Systems ...Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...Mirrors ...Stcr3.g~.A rean ...~ 1-1 1-2 1-8 1-9 1-32 1-53 1-60 2-1 2-7 2-1 5 2-1 7 2-18 2-35 2-37 Driving YourVehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road...
The 2003 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...Front Seats ...Rear Seats ...Safety Belts ...Child Restraints ...SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) ...Restraint System Check ...Features and Controls ...Keys ...2-2 Doors Locks and ...Windows ...Theft-Deterrent Systems ...Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...Mirrors ...Stcr3.g~.A rean ...~ 1-1 1-2 1-8 1-9 1-32 1-53 1-60 2-1 2-7 2-1 5 2-1 7 2-18 2-35 2-37 Driving YourVehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road...
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WINDOW FOG LAMPS n w ANTI-LOCK BRAKES fm)/ \ u SERVICE iviAi\iuWi V These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY A LATCH BOTH LAP AND ... THIS SEATING POSITION PARKING LAMPS PC BAlTERY CHARGING SYSTEM 1-1 ENGINE COOLANT FAN FUEL COOLANT DO NOT INSTALL A FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING POSITION DOOR LOCK UNLOCK AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY a b OWNER'S MANUAL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W SERVICE -I 'b l ' ?"!"!E?
WINDOW FOG LAMPS n w ANTI-LOCK BRAKES fm)/ \ u SERVICE iviAi\iuWi V These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY A LATCH BOTH LAP AND ... THIS SEATING POSITION PARKING LAMPS PC BAlTERY CHARGING SYSTEM 1-1 ENGINE COOLANT FAN FUEL COOLANT DO NOT INSTALL A FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING POSITION DOOR LOCK UNLOCK AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY a b OWNER'S MANUAL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W SERVICE -I 'b l ' ?"!"!E?
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... seatback forward, lift the seatback latch fully without pushing forward on the seatback to be sure it . n m t tn +hn tnn n I y vu- Then the seatback will lock. hnad I f V IW rwp \ / n ~ t r IVCIU. forward in a crash. 1-5 Always press rearward on the seatback to the person sitting there. r - - + r - : n + b L I I C I G 3 L I U t I I l l a blkJaba& u L ... the top of a neck injury in a sudden stop or crash. Head Restraints Seatback Latches For two-door model vehicles, the front seatbacks fold forward to its original position, and the seatback will fold forward.
... seatback forward, lift the seatback latch fully without pushing forward on the seatback to be sure it . n m t tn +hn tnn n I y vu- Then the seatback will lock. hnad I f V IW rwp \ / n ~ t r IVCIU. forward in a crash. 1-5 Always press rearward on the seatback to the person sitting there. r - - + r - : n + b L I I C I G 3 L I U t I I l l a blkJaba& u L ... the top of a neck injury in a sudden stop or crash. Head Restraints Seatback Latches For two-door model vehicles, the front seatbacks fold forward to its original position, and the seatback will fold forward.
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... makes it . 4. In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be sure it can move the seat to make sure the seat is locked. 3. I -6 After you've used it, be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat to be injured. The front passenger should try to get... seat area. 4 CAUTION: b If the easy entry right front seat isn't locked, it is locked into place. Push the seatback upright to lock it and slide the seat fully rearward to lock it easy for people to move . Easy Entry Seat For two-door model vehicles, the right front seat of the rear seat. 1. The...
... makes it . 4. In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be sure it can move the seat to make sure the seat is locked. 3. I -6 After you've used it, be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat to be injured. The front passenger should try to get... seat area. 4 CAUTION: b If the easy entry right front seat isn't locked, it is locked into place. Push the seatback upright to lock it and slide the seat fully rearward to lock it easy for people to move . Easy Entry Seat For two-door model vehicles, the right front seat of the rear seat. 1. The...
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... are different rules for people of adult size. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Close and lock the door. 2. And there are special things to know about safety belts and children. First, you 're in your vehicle, see Manual Seats on page 1-2 or...
... are different rules for people of adult size. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Close and lock the door. 2. And there are special things to know about safety belts and children. First, you 're in your vehicle, see Manual Seats on page 1-2 or...
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Four-Door Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that the shoulder portion of the belt is right for you ... the desired position. After you move the adjuster to make sure it down without squeezing the release button to where you . - To move it has locked into position. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Four-Door Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that the shoulder portion of the belt is right for you ... the desired position. After you move the adjuster to make sure it down without squeezing the release button to where you . - To move it has locked into position. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
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... Box ...2.37 n . .-L.IA.. \.f 1 3 7 UUpl I U I U G I (3) ...Center Console Storage Area ...2.37 L.UI Keys ...-2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2.3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...-2-4 Qoors and Locks ...2-7 Door Locks ...2-7 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Delayed Locking ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-10 Lockout Protection ...2-11 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-11 Trunk ...2-12 Windows ...2-15 Manual Windows ...2-15 Power Windows ...2-16 Sun Visors ...2-16 Theft...
... Box ...2.37 n . .-L.IA.. \.f 1 3 7 UUpl I U I U G I (3) ...Center Console Storage Area ...2.37 L.UI Keys ...-2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2.3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...-2-4 Qoors and Locks ...2-7 Door Locks ...2-7 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Delayed Locking ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-10 Lockout Protection ...2-11 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-11 Trunk ...2-12 Windows ...2-15 Manual Windows ...2-15 Power Windows ...2-16 Sun Visors ...2-16 Theft...
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...the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try this: Check the distance. You may need to indicate locking has occurred. 8 2-4 If all of the doors are closed , the parking lamps will flash twice and the horn will chirp to stand closer during rainy or snowy ...transmitter to determine if battery replacement is normal for service. (Lock): All doors will turn off after all of the doors are closed . Other vehicles or objects may notice a decrease in range. e If you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from your dealer or a qualified technician...
...the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try this: Check the distance. You may need to indicate locking has occurred. 8 2-4 If all of the doors are closed , the parking lamps will flash twice and the horn will chirp to stand closer during rainy or snowy ...transmitter to determine if battery replacement is normal for service. (Lock): All doors will turn off after all of the doors are closed . Other vehicles or objects may notice a decrease in range. e If you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from your dealer or a qualified technician...
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...two minutes when the horn symbol on the transmitter is pressed. I -- If the button is pressed again within five seconds, all of the door lock switches in the unlock position for 10 seconds with the transmitter when the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h), when the parking ...the new transmitter, the lost or stolen, a replacement can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to lock the doors or use the remote keyless entry transmitter to it. 2-5 g f (Unlock): The driver's door will stay on for 10 seconds or until the ignition switch is turned to ON. (Horn): The ...
...two minutes when the horn symbol on the transmitter is pressed. I -- If the button is pressed again within five seconds, all of the door lock switches in the unlock position for 10 seconds with the transmitter when the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h), when the parking ...the new transmitter, the lost or stolen, a replacement can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to lock the doors or use the remote keyless entry transmitter to it. 2-5 g f (Unlock): The driver's door will stay on for 10 seconds or until the ignition switch is turned to ON. (Horn): The ...
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...and can heip prevent this feature. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you leave it . If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, you slow down or stop your doors can SIJffer permanent injuries or even death from happening. 2-7 Young children who.... especially children - Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you can easily open it . Locking your vehicle. Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle is locked, the handle won't open the doors and fall outof a moving vehicle. From the outside, use...
...and can heip prevent this feature. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you leave it . If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, you slow down or stop your doors can SIJffer permanent injuries or even death from happening. 2-7 Young children who.... especially children - Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you can easily open it . Locking your vehicle. Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle is locked, the handle won't open the doors and fall outof a moving vehicle. From the outside, use...
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... ignition. If someone needs to unlock all of the doors. The doors will not operate if the key is pressed to lock all of the doors. See "Programmable Horn Chirp" previously for more information. Power Door Locks With the power door locks, you move the shift lever out of PARK (P) ..., it will be heard. Programmable Automatic Door Locks Just close the doors and turn on page 2- All of the doors will lock and the parking lamps will not lock automatically. All doors will lock when you can lock or unlock all of the doors will automatically unlock when the shift lever is...
... ignition. If someone needs to unlock all of the doors. The doors will not operate if the key is pressed to lock all of the doors. See "Programmable Horn Chirp" previously for more information. Power Door Locks With the power door locks, you move the shift lever out of PARK (P) ..., it will be heard. Programmable Automatic Door Locks Just close the doors and turn on page 2- All of the doors will lock and the parking lamps will not lock automatically. All doors will lock when you can lock or unlock all of the doors will automatically unlock when the shift lever is...
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... greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). in& or I-rnlnck dinr * Mode 2: This mode is only available on vehicle's equipped with a remote keyless entry transmitter. Customizing the Automatic Door Locks One of four operating modes may be selected and programmed by the driver on vehicles with an automatic transaxle: e One of the four operating modes...
... greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). in& or I-rnlnck dinr * Mode 2: This mode is only available on vehicle's equipped with a remote keyless entry transmitter. Customizing the Automatic Door Locks One of four operating modes may be selected and programmed by the driver on vehicles with an automatic transaxle: e One of the four operating modes...
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...transaxle in Mode 1. The mode you hear the number of the rear door. 3. To use the security locks, do the following : 1. Repeat Step 2 until you selected is in. Rear Door Security Locks If your vehicle is located on the power door lock switch (two chimes for Mode 2, three chimes for Mode 3 and ...which mode your vehicle is now set. The number of chimes you want. Press and hold LOCK on the power door lock switch for Mode 4). 4. Do the same thing to the other rear door. 2-10 Count the number of chimes tells you hear the chime. Before your vehicle was ...
...transaxle in Mode 1. The mode you hear the number of the rear door. 3. To use the security locks, do the following : 1. Repeat Step 2 until you selected is in. Rear Door Security Locks If your vehicle is located on the power door lock switch (two chimes for Mode 2, three chimes for Mode 3 and ...which mode your vehicle is now set. The number of chimes you want. Press and hold LOCK on the power door lock switch for Mode 4). 4. Do the same thing to the other rear door. 2-10 Count the number of chimes tells you hear the chime. Before your vehicle was ...
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...You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work normally. ^I . To cancel a rear door lock, do the following : 1. Unlock the door from the inside and open . Do the same to open a rear door when the security lock is open it from the outside . To override this ...is in the ignition from locking the doors or using the power door locks while any door is on your door and set the locks from the inside . 2, Then open your vehicle cannot be able to take your vehicle. The rear doors on , do the following : 1. Unlock the door from the inside . If...
...You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work normally. ^I . To cancel a rear door lock, do the following : 1. Unlock the door from the inside and open . Do the same to open a rear door when the security lock is open it from the outside . To override this ...is in the ignition from locking the doors or using the power door locks while any door is on your door and set the locks from the inside . 2, Then open your vehicle cannot be able to take your vehicle. The rear doors on , do the following : 1. Unlock the door from the inside . If...
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... glove box) is left on again. 3-17 That can also blow the fuse. When any remote keyless entry transmitter button (if equipped), press the power door lock switch, ~r~~~ rei-,-iGte ti-Ufik Gr turn the lamp that was left on when you do one of the following: Lift the driver...'s door handle, open your hand while it in with your trunk. To reactivate the interior lamps, do , it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element. ...
... glove box) is left on again. 3-17 That can also blow the fuse. When any remote keyless entry transmitter button (if equipped), press the power door lock switch, ~r~~~ rei-,-iGte ti-Ufik Gr turn the lamp that was left on when you do one of the following: Lift the driver...'s door handle, open your hand while it in with your trunk. To reactivate the interior lamps, do , it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element. ...
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..., near the battery. Fuse 3 . 4 5 6 7 8 Usage Left Electrical Center-Stop Lamps, Hazard Lamps, Body Function Control Module, Cluster, Climate Control System Anti-Lock Brakes Left Electrical Center-Power Seats, Power Mirrors, Door Locks, Trunk Release, Audio Amplifier, Remote Keyless Entry Not Used Ignition Switch Cooling Fan #I Usage Rear Defog Not Used Starter Cooling Fan...
..., near the battery. Fuse 3 . 4 5 6 7 8 Usage Left Electrical Center-Stop Lamps, Hazard Lamps, Body Function Control Module, Cluster, Climate Control System Anti-Lock Brakes Left Electrical Center-Power Seats, Power Mirrors, Door Locks, Trunk Release, Audio Amplifier, Remote Keyless Entry Not Used Ignition Switch Cooling Fan #I Usage Rear Defog Not Used Starter Cooling Fan...
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... Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...7-9 Fep5flt-1~ saf&/ nnfnptc to the IJn]fed s f z f e ~ J --'VV.7-8 Government ...7-5 Roadside Assistance Program ...Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-9 Customizing the Automatic Door Locks ...2-9 3 Engine ...2-22 Low Warning Light ...3-30 Cooling System ...5-29 Cruise Control ...3-9 Cupholder(s) ...2-37 Current and Past Model Order Forms ...7-10 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation...
... Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...7-9 Fep5flt-1~ saf&/ nnfnptc to the IJn]fed s f z f e ~ J --'VV.7-8 Government ...7-5 Roadside Assistance Program ...Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-9 Customizing the Automatic Door Locks ...2-9 3 Engine ...2-22 Low Warning Light ...3-30 Cooling System ...5-29 Cruise Control ...3-9 Cupholder(s) ...2-37 Current and Past Model Order Forms ...7-10 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation...
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DAB Radio ...3-70 DaytimeRunningLamps(DRL) ...3-13 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Defogging and Defrosting ...3-19 Delayed Headlamps ...3-15 Delayed Locking ...2-8 Dinghy Towing ...4-33 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-3 Dolly Towing ...4-34 DomeLamp ...3-16 Door Delayed Locking ...2-8 Locks ...2-7 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Security Locks ...2-10 Driver 1-14 Position, Safety Belt ...1-3 Six-Way Power Seat ...Driving At Night ...4-17 City ...4-21...
DAB Radio ...3-70 DaytimeRunningLamps(DRL) ...3-13 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Defogging and Defrosting ...3-19 Delayed Headlamps ...3-15 Delayed Locking ...2-8 Dinghy Towing ...4-33 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-3 Dolly Towing ...4-34 DomeLamp ...3-16 Door Delayed Locking ...2-8 Locks ...2-7 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Security Locks ...2-10 Driver 1-14 Position, Safety Belt ...1-3 Six-Way Power Seat ...Driving At Night ...4-17 City ...4-21...
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... 3-25 Safety Belt Reminder ...Security ...3-36 Service Vehicle Soon ...3-36 Up-Shift ...3-26 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-35 Lockout Protection ...2-1 1 Locks Delayed Locking ...2-8 Door ...2-7 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-1 1 Lockout Protection ...2-1 1 Power Door ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-10 Loss of Control ...4-15 Low Coolant Warning Light ...3-30 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ...3-36 Maintenance. Scheduled Maintenance Services...
... 3-25 Safety Belt Reminder ...Security ...3-36 Service Vehicle Soon ...3-36 Up-Shift ...3-26 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-35 Lockout Protection ...2-1 1 Locks Delayed Locking ...2-8 Door ...2-7 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-1 1 Lockout Protection ...2-1 1 Power Door ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-10 Loss of Control ...4-15 Low Coolant Warning Light ...3-30 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ...3-36 Maintenance. Scheduled Maintenance Services...
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... Restraint Systems ...1-60 Replacing Restraint System Parts After 1-60 a Crash ...Restraint Systems Checking ...1-60 Replacing Parts ...1-60 Power ...1-3 Door Locks ...2-8 Electrical System ...5-81 Lift Seat ...1-7 Steering Fluid ...5-36 Windows ...2-16 Power Steering ...4-1 1 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-13 Radio Messages ...3.41. 3.50. 3-61 Radios ...3-38 Care ofYour Cassette Tape...
... Restraint Systems ...1-60 Replacing Restraint System Parts After 1-60 a Crash ...Restraint Systems Checking ...1-60 Replacing Parts ...1-60 Power ...1-3 Door Locks ...2-8 Electrical System ...5-81 Lift Seat ...1-7 Steering Fluid ...5-36 Windows ...2-16 Power Steering ...4-1 1 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-13 Radio Messages ...3.41. 3.50. 3-61 Radios ...3-38 Care ofYour Cassette Tape...