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Question posted by rdswlaon on April 11th, 2014

What Causes A 2000 Pontiac Grand Am To Skid When It Takes Off

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Bumper-to-Bumper 3-years/36,000 miles (60 000 km) Limited Warranty Every 2000 Grand Am under warranty is backed with the following services: 1-800-762-3743 ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800) that provides in an emergency: Courtesy Transportation Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing

Owner's Manual - Page 3

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Owner's Manual - Page 44

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Owner's Manual - Page 74

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Owner's Manual - Page 80

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Owner's Manual - Page 150

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Owner's Manual - Page 159

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Owner's Manual - Page 166

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Owner's Manual - Page 167

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Owner's Manual - Page 169

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Owner's Manual - Page 175

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Owner's Manual - Page 197

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Owner's Manual - Page 210

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Owner's Manual - Page 269

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Owner's Manual - Page 317

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