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...in this manual. You can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to operate your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SRS" system. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells ...and what to do if you how to use . 8-1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you want to use your audio system. 7 1-1 2- 1 The 1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you have a problem whiledriving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.
...in this manual. You can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to operate your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SRS" system. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells ...and what to do if you how to use . 8-1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you want to use your audio system. 7 1-1 2- 1 The 1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you have a problem whiledriving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.
Owner's Manual
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... symbols are important for you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BA'ITERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE - % LIGHTER t n )tr FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN COOLANT a w, (@) SPEAKER b SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BA'ITERY ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL $0 m V ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
... symbols are important for you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BA'ITERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE - % LIGHTER t n )tr FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN COOLANT a w, (@) SPEAKER b SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BA'ITERY ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL $0 m V ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Owner's Manual
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...How to use your Pontiac and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1-13 Driver Position 1-20 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1-21 Right Front Passenger Position 1-21 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 1-27 Rear Seat Passengers 1-31 1-33 1-35 1-37 1-45 1-48 1-48 1-48 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Everyone... Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- You can also learn about somethings you 'll find information about the seats in your safety...
...How to use your Pontiac and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1-13 Driver Position 1-20 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1-21 Right Front Passenger Position 1-21 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 1-27 Rear Seat Passengers 1-31 1-33 1-35 1-37 1-45 1-48 1-48 1-48 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Everyone... Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- You can also learn about somethings you 'll find information about the seats in your safety...
Owner's Manual
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... you . This could go into the back seat. 1-5 Then well sit back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. 1 Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up over your abdomen, The belt forces wouldbe there, not at your pelvic bones. This position reduces the chance of you could go up or... downso that the top of your ears. Instead, itwill be in front of a neck injury in acrash. The lap belt can 't do job because it , receiving neck or other injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion can be against your body. Seatback...
... you . This could go into the back seat. 1-5 Then well sit back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. 1 Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up over your abdomen, The belt forces wouldbe there, not at your pelvic bones. This position reduces the chance of you could go up or... downso that the top of your ears. Instead, itwill be in front of a neck injury in acrash. The lap belt can 't do job because it , receiving neck or other injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion can be against your body. Seatback...
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...back plate to original position. And it . A CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride where he or she wear can't a safety belt properly,If you 're not wearinga safety belt, yourinjuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or beejected from it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS...), or air bag system. Always fasten your passengers' belts are ina crash and you are fastened properly too. To open, pull forward on the seat tab. It also tells yousome things you how to...
...back plate to original position. And it . A CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride where he or she wear can't a safety belt properly,If you 're not wearinga safety belt, yourinjuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or beejected from it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS...), or air bag system. Always fasten your passengers' belts are ina crash and you are fastened properly too. To open, pull forward on the seat tab. It also tells yousome things you how to...
Owner's Manual
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... never knowif you don't know it will be ina crash. In many of equipped with seats and safety belts. been badly hurt orkilled. In most states and Canadianprovinces, the law saysto wear safety belts. a But most crashes are clear. Be sure everyone in the Index.) In most crashes buckling up does ...vehicle is extremely dangerous to be so can surviveand sometimes walk away. Do not allow peopleto ride in a cargo area, inside or outsideof a vehicle. Without belts they could have a crash, you 'll be a bad one. if A few crashes are more than 25 years of safety...
... never knowif you don't know it will be ina crash. In many of equipped with seats and safety belts. been badly hurt orkilled. In most states and Canadianprovinces, the law saysto wear safety belts. a But most crashes are clear. Be sure everyone in the Index.) In most crashes buckling up does ...vehicle is extremely dangerous to be so can surviveand sometimes walk away. Do not allow peopleto ride in a cargo area, inside or outsideof a vehicle. Without belts they could have a crash, you 'll be a bad one. if A few crashes are more than 25 years of safety...
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Suppose it's just a seat on anything, you go as fast as it . Why Safety Belts Work When youride in or on wheels. 1-9 Put someone on it goes. Take the simplest vehicle.
Suppose it's just a seat on anything, you go as fast as it . Why Safety Belts Work When youride in or on wheels. 1-9 Put someone on it goes. Take the simplest vehicle.
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or the instrument panel ... You get more distance, and your strongest bones take theforces. You stop over more time to stop. With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. That's why safety beltsmake such good sense. 1-11 or the safety belts!
or the instrument panel ... You get more distance, and your strongest bones take theforces. You stop over more time to stop. With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. That's why safety beltsmake such good sense. 1-11 or the safety belts!
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...65 km/h). Even if you 're upside down. That's true not only infrontal collisions, but if you from and home, why shouldI wear safety belts? and the Answers @' If I'm a good driver, I be an excellent driver, but especiallyin sideand other collisions. 1-12 whether you still have ...to get the most of being conscious during and after an accident if I'm wearing a safety belt? not instead of home. Being a good driver doesn't protect you 're in a vehicle that isn't your passengers can behurt. And yourchance of...
...65 km/h). Even if you 're upside down. That's true not only infrontal collisions, but if you from and home, why shouldI wear safety belts? and the Answers @' If I'm a good driver, I be an excellent driver, but especiallyin sideand other collisions. 1-12 whether you still have ...to get the most of being conscious during and after an accident if I'm wearing a safety belt? not instead of home. Being a good driver doesn't protect you 're in a vehicle that isn't your passengers can behurt. And yourchance of...
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... people of "Children." Follow those rules for smaller children and babies. First, you . Close and lock the door. 2. How to know about safety belts and children. Pick up straight. 1-13 Don't let it clicks. 1. Push the latch plate into thebuckle until it get twisted. 4. Here's howto... wear it properly. 3. Adjust the seat (to know whichrestraint systems your Pontiac, see the part this manual called of adult size. Be aware that there are different rules for everyone's protection. We'll start with the ...
... people of "Children." Follow those rules for smaller children and babies. First, you . Close and lock the door. 2. How to know about safety belts and children. Pick up straight. 1-13 Don't let it clicks. 1. Push the latch plate into thebuckle until it get twisted. 4. Here's howto... wear it properly. 3. Adjust the seat (to know whichrestraint systems your Pontiac, see the part this manual called of adult size. Be aware that there are different rules for everyone's protection. We'll start with the ...
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To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of this section. If the belt stops before it is secure. Make sure the release button on the shoulder belt. 1-14 Pull up on the buckleis positioned so you can buckle the belt.. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of the belt as you pull up onthe latch plate to make sure it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you would beable to unbucklethe safety belt quickly if youever had to. 5.
To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of this section. If the belt stops before it is secure. Make sure the release button on the shoulder belt. 1-14 Pull up on the buckleis positioned so you can buckle the belt.. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of the belt as you pull up onthe latch plate to make sure it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you would beable to unbucklethe safety belt quickly if youever had to. 5.
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... , squeeze the release button and move the adjuster to the strong pelvic bones. These of the belt shouldbe worn low and snug on the shoulder belt guide. You can move it , the belt If would apply force at your abdomen. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (4-Door Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder... forces. you . To move the adjuster up just by pushing up on In the hips,just touching the thighs. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash. The lap part of the parts body are best able to the height that is right for you ...
... , squeeze the release button and move the adjuster to the strong pelvic bones. These of the belt shouldbe worn low and snug on the shoulder belt guide. You can move it , the belt If would apply force at your abdomen. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (4-Door Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder... forces. you . To move the adjuster up just by pushing up on In the hips,just touching the thighs. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash. The lap part of the parts body are best able to the height that is right for you ...
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The shoulder belt shouldfit against your shoulder. What's wrong with this way. 1-16 Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the The belt is too loose. A: The shoulder belt is centered on your shoulder belt is too loose.In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. belt should be seriously hurt if your shoulder. It won't give nearly as muchprotection this ? You can be away from yourface and neck, but not falling off your body.
The shoulder belt shouldfit against your shoulder. What's wrong with this way. 1-16 Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the The belt is too loose. A: The shoulder belt is centered on your shoulder belt is too loose.In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. belt should be seriously hurt if your shoulder. It won't give nearly as muchprotection this ? You can be away from yourface and neck, but not falling off your body.
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The belt forces would be seriously injured your belt into the buckle nearest you. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? What's wrong with this .a crash, In the beltwould go up over your abdomen. I I I I I I I I I A: The belt is if buckled in the wrong place. 1-17 A CAUTION: You can be there, not the pelvic at bones. e."
The belt forces would be seriously injured your belt into the buckle nearest you. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? What's wrong with this .a crash, In the beltwould go up over your abdomen. I I I I I I I I I A: The belt is if buckled in the wrong place. 1-17 A CAUTION: You can be there, not the pelvic at bones. e."
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What's wrong with this? a crash, your In body would move too forward, which aren't as strong as shoulder You could also severely injure internal organs like your arm. It should be seriously injured you wear the if shoulder belt under the arm. You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-18 ribs, which would apply too much force to the bones. A: The shoulder belt is worn under your liver or spleen. of Also, the belt would far increase the chance head andneck injury.
What's wrong with this? a crash, your In body would move too forward, which aren't as strong as shoulder You could also severely injure internal organs like your arm. It should be seriously injured you wear the if shoulder belt under the arm. You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-18 ribs, which would apply too much force to the bones. A: The shoulder belt is worn under your liver or spleen. of Also, the belt would far increase the chance head andneck injury.
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A: The belt is twisted, make it straight so it . a belt is twisted across the body. 1-19 &.' What's wrong with this? A CAUTION: You can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it can be seriously injuredby a twisted belt.In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the If belt to spread impact forces.
A: The belt is twisted, make it straight so it . a belt is twisted across the body. 1-19 &.' What's wrong with this? A CAUTION: You can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it can be seriously injuredby a twisted belt.In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the If belt to spread impact forces.
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... rounding, throughout the pregnancy. 1-20 Like all occupants, they don't wear safety belts. If you slam the door it, you close the door, be sure the belt out of the way. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should go back out the way. of is Before you... can damage both the on the buckle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts workfor everyone, including pregnant women. To ...
... rounding, throughout the pregnancy. 1-20 Like all occupants, they don't wear safety belts. If you slam the door it, you close the door, be sure the belt out of the way. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should go back out the way. of is Before you... can damage both the on the buckle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts workfor everyone, including pregnant women. To ...
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...Pontiac has twoair bags -- bags are "supplemental restraints" to in a crash if you aren't wearing your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there's an air bag for that the fetus won't be severelyinjured orkilled in rollover, rear, side low-speed frontal or crashes. Everyone in your safety belt...vehicle or being ejected from Air it 's more likely that person. -- -- 1-21 They aren't designed inflateat all to the safety belts. For pregnant women, asfor anyone, the key to making safety beltseffective is worn properly, it . All air bags are designed to ...
...Pontiac has twoair bags -- bags are "supplemental restraints" to in a crash if you aren't wearing your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there's an air bag for that the fetus won't be severelyinjured orkilled in rollover, rear, side low-speed frontal or crashes. Everyone in your safety belt...vehicle or being ejected from Air it 's more likely that person. -- -- 1-21 They aren't designed inflateat all to the safety belts. For pregnant women, asfor anyone, the key to making safety beltseffective is worn properly, it . All air bags are designed to ...
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An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children. Safety belts help keepyou in vehicle. To read how, see the partof this manual called "Children" and the caution labelthe on the instrument panel, which shows AIR ... information. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the Index for malfunctions. Always wear your in position beforeand duringa crash. Always secure children properly your safety belt, even with great force, faster than the blink of AIR BAG There is an electrical problem. The light tells you . The driver should as far...
An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children. Safety belts help keepyou in vehicle. To read how, see the partof this manual called "Children" and the caution labelthe on the instrument panel, which shows AIR ... information. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the Index for malfunctions. Always wear your in position beforeand duringa crash. Always secure children properly your safety belt, even with great force, faster than the blink of AIR BAG There is an electrical problem. The light tells you . The driver should as far...
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...to steer the vehicle, nor does it quickly deflates, so quickly that some smoke and dust coming from vents in near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants can 't out get of the vehicle after an air bag inflates? After an air bag inflates, it stop people from the inflator, ... inflates the air bag. The parts of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only moderate to touch. What makes an air bag inflate? The sensing system triggers a release of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts and...
...to steer the vehicle, nor does it quickly deflates, so quickly that some smoke and dust coming from vents in near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants can 't out get of the vehicle after an air bag inflates? After an air bag inflates, it stop people from the inflator, ... inflates the air bag. The parts of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only moderate to touch. What makes an air bag inflate? The sensing system triggers a release of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts and...