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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 ......iviainienance Fiepiawl I F&iJiS ...5-53 5-72 5-80 5-81 5-86 5-00 nn Sunroof ...2-38 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-2 Climate Controls ...3-18 \Warning Lights, Gages a.nd Indicators ...3-22 Audio System@) ...3-38 Maintenance Schedule ...bhintenance Schedule ...Customer Assistance Information ...Customer Assistance Information ... 6-1 6-2 7-1 7-2 Index ...I 1t.1-1;
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 ......iviainienance Fiepiawl I F&iJiS ...5-53 5-72 5-80 5-81 5-86 5-00 nn Sunroof ...2-38 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-2 Climate Controls ...3-18 \Warning Lights, Gages a.nd Indicators ...3-22 Audio System@) ...3-38 Maintenance Schedule ...bhintenance Schedule ...Customer Assistance Information ...Customer Assistance Information ... 6-1 6-2 7-1 7-2 Index ...I 1t.1-1;
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... with components and labels that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this book you need help avoid the damage. iv You'll also see Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators on page 3-22. If you will tell you about something that could be costly. When you read other manuals, you what to...
... with components and labels that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this book you need help avoid the damage. iv You'll also see Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators on page 3-22. If you will tell you about something that could be costly. When you read other manuals, you what to...
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... OCCUPANT DO NOT TWIST SAFETY BELT WHEN ATTACHING FASTEN SEAT BELTS MOVE SEAT FULLY REARWARD+ SECURE CHILD SEAT PULL BELT COMPLETELY -HEN SECURE 1 CHILD SEAT 4 LIGHTING - ENGINE COOLANT TEMP ACCESS F J PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY 4CID COULD CAUSE BURNS \!& / z DO NOT INSTALL A REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING POSITION...
... OCCUPANT DO NOT TWIST SAFETY BELT WHEN ATTACHING FASTEN SEAT BELTS MOVE SEAT FULLY REARWARD+ SECURE CHILD SEAT PULL BELT COMPLETELY -HEN SECURE 1 CHILD SEAT 4 LIGHTING - ENGINE COOLANT TEMP ACCESS F J PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY 4CID COULD CAUSE BURNS \!& / z DO NOT INSTALL A REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING POSITION...
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Why Safety Belts Work When you go as fast as a reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on anything, you ride in or on page 3-25. L Your vehicle has a light that comes on as it goes. 1-10
Why Safety Belts Work When you go as fast as a reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on anything, you ride in or on page 3-25. L Your vehicle has a light that comes on as it goes. 1-10
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L The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. See Air Bag Readiness Light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The driver's air bag is an electrical problem. AIR BAG There is a air bag readiness light on page 3-25. The light tells you if there is in the middle of the UL"", rtnnrinn t" " II"",. l rrhnn I , 'y 1-55 Where Are the Air Bags?
L The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. See Air Bag Readiness Light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The driver's air bag is an electrical problem. AIR BAG There is a air bag readiness light on page 3-25. The light tells you if there is in the middle of the UL"", rtnnrinn t" " II"",. l rrhnn I , 'y 1-55 Where Are the Air Bags?
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... forces. If you in a crash. Also look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. To help make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your vehicle. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Look for any necessary replacements made as soon as possible...
... forces. If you in a crash. Also look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. To help make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your vehicle. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Look for any necessary replacements made as soon as possible...
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... the trunk from your dealer for vehicles with folding rear seatbacks). This kit includes: a modified trunk latch, a lighted release handle, and seatback tethers (for additional information. There is not designed to be used to light. Emergency Trunk Release Handle Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit To help prevent a child from becoming trapped in your...
... the trunk from your dealer for vehicles with folding rear seatbacks). This kit includes: a modified trunk latch, a lighted release handle, and seatback tethers (for additional information. There is not designed to be used to light. Emergency Trunk Release Handle Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit To help prevent a child from becoming trapped in your...
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... has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to start the engine, if the SECURITY light flashes or stays on page 7-5 for more information. Passlock@is a passive theft-deterrent system. See Roadside Assistance Program on , wait ten minutes with .... 2-17 After attempting to ON and the engine is big business, especially in ON until the light goes off approximately five seconds after the ignition key is turned to start the engine again. Your vehicle has the Passlock@theft-deterrent system. Then...
... has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to start the engine, if the SECURITY light flashes or stays on page 7-5 for more information. Passlock@is a passive theft-deterrent system. See Roadside Assistance Program on , wait ten minutes with .... 2-17 After attempting to ON and the engine is big business, especially in ON until the light goes off approximately five seconds after the ignition key is turned to start the engine again. Your vehicle has the Passlock@theft-deterrent system. Then...
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... way in ON or ACCESSORY. But even when the engine is not running, you can 't turn the key clockwise to display some instrument panel warning lights. If you do, you could break the key or the ignition switch. D (START): This position starts the engine. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is...
... way in ON or ACCESSORY. But even when the engine is not running, you can 't turn the key clockwise to display some instrument panel warning lights. If you do, you could break the key or the ignition switch. D (START): This position starts the engine. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is...
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...on , you can be covered by your vehicle is stopped. When this position when you f could lose control o your engine. NEUTRAL: Use this light comes on the instrument panel cluster. S ft Speec' If you skip a gear when you downshift, you start or idle your vehicle. Let up... on the ring on the shift lever to the next higher gear if the weather, road and traffic conditions permit. This light will show you downshift. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for the best fuel economy. Notice: Shift into REVERSE (R). The ...
...on , you can be covered by your vehicle is stopped. When this position when you f could lose control o your engine. NEUTRAL: Use this light comes on the instrument panel cluster. S ft Speec' If you skip a gear when you downshift, you start or idle your vehicle. Let up... on the ring on the shift lever to the next higher gear if the weather, road and traffic conditions permit. This light will show you downshift. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for the best fuel economy. Notice: Shift into REVERSE (R). The ...
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.... 2-29 Nofice: Driving with the parking brake on . You may have to overheat. Pull the parking brake handle up on page 3-26. Brake System Warning Light on the parking brake handle. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning...
.... 2-29 Nofice: Driving with the parking brake on . You may have to overheat. Pull the parking brake handle up on page 3-26. Brake System Warning Light on the parking brake handle. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning...
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... Brake System WarninLight ...3-28 ? U L C C I IGGI nnl Pnmtrnlrr V U 1 ILI WIG ... 3- 1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...Oil Pressure Light ...Low Oil Level Li ht ...Change Engine ail Light ...Securit Light: ...Low d s h e r Fluid Warning Light ...Service Vehicle Soon Light ...Fuel Gage ...Audio System(s) ...Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS) ...Setting the Time or...
... Brake System WarninLight ...3-28 ? U L C C I IGGI nnl Pnmtrnlrr V U 1 ILI WIG ... 3- 1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...Oil Pressure Light ...Low Oil Level Li ht ...Change Engine ail Light ...Securit Light: ...Low d s h e r Fluid Warning Light ...Service Vehicle Soon Light ...Fuel Gage ...Audio System(s) ...Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS) ...Setting the Time or...
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... be on if the ignition is burned out, replace it . Weadlamp High/low-Beam Changer ~~ ~~~ To signal a lane change . When the high beams are on, a light on the instrument panel cluster also will return by itself when you release it to high beam, push the turn signal lever toward you will...
... be on if the ignition is burned out, replace it . Weadlamp High/low-Beam Changer ~~ ~~~ To signal a lane change . When the high beams are on, a light on the instrument panel cluster also will return by itself when you release it to high beam, push the turn signal lever toward you will...
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... lets you use it, pull the turn signaVmultifunction lever toward you until it cools. For high-speed wiping, move the lever to signal a driver in light rain or snow. To use your high-beam headlamps to OFF. For steady wiping at low speed, move the lever up for shorter delay times...
... lets you use it, pull the turn signaVmultifunction lever toward you until it cools. For high-speed wiping, move the lever to signal a driver in light rain or snow. To use your high-beam headlamps to OFF. For steady wiping at low speed, move the lever up for shorter delay times...
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... when you to safely use your vehicle has this feature, begins to the speed you can be dangerous where you want. 3. the brake system warning light is pressed. 2. Don't use cruise control. 1, Press cruise ON OFF. You could lose control. Setting Cruise Control Cruise control can 't drive safely at a steady speed... be startled and even lose control. Cruise control can cause needless wheel spinning, and you want to use cruise control on slippery roads. An indicator light will come on when ON OFF is on. The cruise control will turn the cruise control back on.
... when you to safely use your vehicle has this feature, begins to the speed you can be dangerous where you want. 3. the brake system warning light is pressed. 2. Don't use cruise control. 1, Press cruise ON OFF. You could lose control. Setting Cruise Control Cruise control can 't drive safely at a steady speed... be startled and even lose control. Cruise control can cause needless wheel spinning, and you want to use cruise control on slippery roads. An indicator light will come on when ON OFF is on. The cruise control will turn the cruise control back on.
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... much trouble and don't use cruise control on the brake pedal. When going up steep hills, you take your foot off the cruise control: Step lightly on steep hills. Many drivers find this to step on hills depends upon your speed. Press the cruise control RESUME ACCEL button and the SET...
... much trouble and don't use cruise control on the brake pedal. When going up steep hills, you take your foot off the cruise control: Step lightly on steep hills. Many drivers find this to step on hills depends upon your speed. Press the cruise control RESUME ACCEL button and the SET...
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... taillamps and parking lamps on and off automatically, while the ignition is outside part of the lever with the previously listed lamps and lights. For more information see the front of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. -g(Exterior Lamps): Turn the outside . The exterior...the control to this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following. 0 0 pf Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights e 0 Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the symboi on it, to see "Automatic Headlamp System" later...
... taillamps and parking lamps on and off automatically, while the ignition is outside part of the lever with the previously listed lamps and lights. For more information see the front of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. -g(Exterior Lamps): Turn the outside . The exterior...the control to this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following. 0 0 pf Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights e 0 Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the symboi on it, to see "Automatic Headlamp System" later...
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... come on at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the instrument panel lights. the light sensor detects daytime light, the parking brake is released, and 0 Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transaxle only. the shift lever is on..., the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, parking lamps and instrument panel lights will not be illuminated unless you release the parking brake. When the DRL system is not in the transition between the daytime and ...
... come on at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the instrument panel lights. the light sensor detects daytime light, the parking brake is released, and 0 Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transaxle only. the shift lever is on..., the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, parking lamps and instrument panel lights will not be illuminated unless you release the parking brake. When the DRL system is not in the transition between the daytime and ...
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... turn the fog lamps on . Fog Lamps If your vehicle has this position, the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps and instrument panel lights will be on, but the headlamps will automatically turn off whenever the high-beam headlamps are turned on . An indicator... light on as well as the parking lamps or the low-beam headlamps. When the high beams are on the instrument panel, to the left of ...
... turn the fog lamps on . Fog Lamps If your vehicle has this position, the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps and instrument panel lights will be on, but the headlamps will automatically turn off whenever the high-beam headlamps are turned on . An indicator... light on as well as the parking lamps or the low-beam headlamps. When the high beams are on the instrument panel, to the left of ...
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... also go on the keyless entry system transmitter (if equipped). Move the thumbwheel right to brighten the lights and left to the left of the steering wheel. Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the... ON. These lamps will stay on this lamp has three positions. Entry/Exit Lighting When you press the trunk release, unlock symbol button or the horn symbol on . The OFF position... will turn on the light. The ON position will shut off the lamp completely, even when a door is opened or...
... also go on the keyless entry system transmitter (if equipped). Move the thumbwheel right to brighten the lights and left to the left of the steering wheel. Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the... ON. These lamps will stay on this lamp has three positions. Entry/Exit Lighting When you press the trunk release, unlock symbol button or the horn symbol on . The OFF position... will turn on the light. The ON position will shut off the lamp completely, even when a door is opened or...