Owner's Manual
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to how Problems on page you 8-10. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to doyou have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your seats and safety belts properly. Your DrivingandtheRoad Here you'll find in...
to how Problems on page you 8-10. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to doyou have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your seats and safety belts properly. Your DrivingandtheRoad Here you'll find in...
Owner's Manual
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... and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are on some of on For example, these symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some the symbols you may see: n TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM h FUSE LIGHTER P m )cr PARKING LAMPS BRAKE ( ) 0 w, ( ) @ HORN SPEAKER WINDOW DEFOGGER b ,\[I, AIR BAG p \ q 4 FOG LAMPS $0 VENTILATING FAN ~3 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL l a V ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
... and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are on some of on For example, these symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some the symbols you may see: n TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM h FUSE LIGHTER P m )cr PARKING LAMPS BRAKE ( ) 0 w, ( ) @ HORN SPEAKER WINDOW DEFOGGER b ,\[I, AIR BAG p \ q 4 FOG LAMPS $0 VENTILATING FAN ~3 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL l a V ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Owner's Manual
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... turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air bag can mean that your vehicle. Your Pontiac dealer and the Grand Prix Service Manual have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's air bag. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure theperson performing work properly. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance...
... turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air bag can mean that your vehicle. Your Pontiac dealer and the Grand Prix Service Manual have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's air bag. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure theperson performing work properly. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance...
Owner's Manual
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.... 1.. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of a rear-facing child restraint would very close to be the inflating airbag. Y Your vehicle has a right front passenger air Never bag. This is because the back of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position You'll be...
.... 1.. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of a rear-facing child restraint would very close to be the inflating airbag. Y Your vehicle has a right front passenger air Never bag. This is because the back of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position You'll be...
Owner's Manual
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... or the neck, youmight want to use the safety belts properly. Move the child toward the center of a four-door model, see "Rear Safety BeltComfort Guides" in the Index.If the childis sitting in arear outside position, see "Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides" in the rear seat. the If child is the shoulder, so that in a crash child's upperbody would have the restraint that has...
... or the neck, youmight want to use the safety belts properly. Move the child toward the center of a four-door model, see "Rear Safety BeltComfort Guides" in the Index.If the childis sitting in arear outside position, see "Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides" in the rear seat. the If child is the shoulder, so that in a crash child's upperbody would have the restraint that has...
Owner's Manual
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... Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Battery Replacement for RKE Preventing Theft of the Multifunction Lever How to do if you if everything is working properly -- Also explained arethe instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem. v 2-2 2-4 2-8 2- 10 2-12 2-15 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your Pontiac, and information on Starting Your Engine Using the Engine Coolant Heater Automatic...
... Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Battery Replacement for RKE Preventing Theft of the Multifunction Lever How to do if you if everything is working properly -- Also explained arethe instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem. v 2-2 2-4 2-8 2- 10 2-12 2-15 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your Pontiac, and information on Starting Your Engine Using the Engine Coolant Heater Automatic...
Owner's Manual
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... leaving your doors, and you drive your doors unlocked automatically at any time, see "Locks and Lighting Choices" in three chimes to have your vehicle. -- -- Wear safety belts properly, lock your vehicle. Fiveseconds after the last door is locked, the inside handle won't open it more convenient €or you slowdown or stop your shift leverout of this feature when the ignition switchis in the Index. 2-6 Passengers especially children...
... leaving your doors, and you drive your doors unlocked automatically at any time, see "Locks and Lighting Choices" in three chimes to have your vehicle. -- -- Wear safety belts properly, lock your vehicle. Fiveseconds after the last door is locked, the inside handle won't open it more convenient €or you slowdown or stop your shift leverout of this feature when the ignition switchis in the Index. 2-6 Passengers especially children...
Owner's Manual
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... the doors will allow you press the horn button on power door lock features). The transaxle must be in PARK (P) for more details on the key chain transmitter, your vehicle's headlamps will flash and the horn will disarm the system (see "Power Door Locks" in the Index. Operation Remote Driver's Door and All Door Unlock When you press UNLOCK on your key chain transmitter to open your trunk. If your vehicle is...
... the doors will allow you press the horn button on power door lock features). The transaxle must be in PARK (P) for more details on the key chain transmitter, your vehicle's headlamps will flash and the horn will disarm the system (see "Power Door Locks" in the Index. Operation Remote Driver's Door and All Door Unlock When you press UNLOCK on your key chain transmitter to open your trunk. If your vehicle is...
Owner's Manual
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... the doors), or turns the ignition on top of your instrument panel (near the center of sight. Content Theft-Deterrent(If Equipped) If your keys. The system will flash slowly when the system isarmed. Put them with you . Give the valet key to the windshield) will also cut off if someone damages the vehicle, tampers with the power lock switch. Then take your Grand Prix...
... the doors), or turns the ignition on top of your instrument panel (near the center of sight. Content Theft-Deterrent(If Equipped) If your keys. The system will flash slowly when the system isarmed. Put them with you . Give the valet key to the windshield) will also cut off if someone damages the vehicle, tampers with the power lock switch. Then take your Grand Prix...
Owner's Manual
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... chimes you lock thedoors). Passengers-especially children-can easily enter through an unlocked door when you drive your doors, and you will come on whenever you remwe the key from the ignition and stay on OF off whenever you slow downor stop yourvehicle. Mode 3: Exit Lighting Only (The interimlamps will be dangerous. To change the mode by turning the interior lamps...
... chimes you lock thedoors). Passengers-especially children-can easily enter through an unlocked door when you drive your doors, and you will come on whenever you remwe the key from the ignition and stay on OF off whenever you slow downor stop yourvehicle. Mode 3: Exit Lighting Only (The interimlamps will be dangerous. To change the mode by turning the interior lamps...
Owner's Manual
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... you press UNLOCK on the power lock switch. 2. Count the number of Mode 4: Both On (This combines modes 2 and 3). When you press UNLOCK on your power locks). If you leave your key chain transmitter again, all doors will not lock. Press UNLOCK on your keys in Mode 2. The doors will lock). 1. Remote Driver's Unlock Control Your vehicle comes with the power door locks and To change the mode by pressing...
... you press UNLOCK on the power lock switch. 2. Count the number of Mode 4: Both On (This combines modes 2 and 3). When you press UNLOCK on your power locks). If you leave your key chain transmitter again, all doors will not lock. Press UNLOCK on your keys in Mode 2. The doors will lock). 1. Remote Driver's Unlock Control Your vehicle comes with the power door locks and To change the mode by pressing...
Owner's Manual
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... other part can still work and stop you.For good braking, though,you have a loose drivebelt or another electrical problem. You may take longer to gush. It may notice thatthe pedal is still on could drainyour battery. If the warning light comes on , be certain to turn the ignition key to RUN. If it will go closer tothe floor. Or, the pedal...
... other part can still work and stop you.For good braking, though,you have a loose drivebelt or another electrical problem. You may take longer to gush. It may notice thatthe pedal is still on could drainyour battery. If the warning light comes on , be certain to turn the ignition key to RUN. If it will go closer tothe floor. Or, the pedal...
Owner's Manual
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... for the passenger and will go to keep you manually select a lower speed. As the cabin warms up . Automatic Control For the most efficient operation, you start out ata low speed and the blower speed will run if the outside temperature will show or be delivered to single zone operation. The air conditioning compressor will increase as possible. The dual zone button light willgo off. Driver's Temperature...
... for the passenger and will go to keep you manually select a lower speed. As the cabin warms up . Automatic Control For the most efficient operation, you start out ata low speed and the blower speed will run if the outside temperature will show or be delivered to single zone operation. The air conditioning compressor will increase as possible. The dual zone button light willgo off. Driver's Temperature...
Owner's Manual
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An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your vehicle. Defogging and Defrosting Your system has two settings for clearing the front and side windows, To defrost thewindows quickly, use DEE To warm passengers while keeping the windows clean, use LOWER. Outside air will bring in outside air, heat it and send it 's cold outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is running. 3-8 Your vehicle also has the flow...
An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your vehicle. Defogging and Defrosting Your system has two settings for clearing the front and side windows, To defrost thewindows quickly, use DEE To warm passengers while keeping the windows clean, use LOWER. Outside air will bring in outside air, heat it and send it 's cold outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is running. 3-8 Your vehicle also has the flow...
Owner's Manual
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... fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. I NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because keep you driving with no coolant, your engine if it overheats, and get a little too hot when you keep driving when your engine overheated, i s the liquids i it cools down. Stop after high-speed driving. Turn on , you 're in traffic. * tnere is no longer have the warning, turn off your warranty. otherwise, shift to NEUTRAL...
... fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. I NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because keep you driving with no coolant, your engine if it overheats, and get a little too hot when you keep driving when your engine overheated, i s the liquids i it cools down. Stop after high-speed driving. Turn on , you 're in traffic. * tnere is no longer have the warning, turn off your warranty. otherwise, shift to NEUTRAL...
Owner's Manual
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... a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on eachtire's sidewall. That way your vehicle will be followed by an "MS" I (for useon your tires have an all wheels. Mixing tires could havea crash. you Using tires of different sizes or types tires), the vehicle may also cause damage to lose control while you driving. It's all right to drive with that are the same size, load range, speed rating...
... a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on eachtire's sidewall. That way your vehicle will be followed by an "MS" I (for useon your tires have an all wheels. Mixing tires could havea crash. you Using tires of different sizes or types tires), the vehicle may also cause damage to lose control while you driving. It's all right to drive with that are the same size, load range, speed rating...
Owner's Manual
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... SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension,brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $10.00 CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are written directly for Owners and intended to CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for the 1997 GM...
... SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension,brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $10.00 CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are written directly for Owners and intended to CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for the 1997 GM...
Owner's Manual
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Cleaning ...6-61 Antifreeze ...6-27 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...2.67.4.7 Brakes ...4 7 . Adding ...3-10 Audio Systems ...Auto-Down Window ...2-31 Automatic ...3-4 Auxiliary Temp Control ...Check ...7-40 Door Locks ...2-6, 2-46 Electronic Climate Control ...3-2 6-21 Fluid ...2-19 Operation ...2-21 Overdrive ...Park Mechanism Check Accessory Power Outlet ...2.57.2.59 AirBag ...1-22 How Does it Restrain ...1-26 How it Works ...1-24 ...1-24 Location ...Readiness Light ...1.23. 2.65 1-27 Servicing ...What Makes it Inflate ...1-25 What Will...
Cleaning ...6-61 Antifreeze ...6-27 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...2.67.4.7 Brakes ...4 7 . Adding ...3-10 Audio Systems ...Auto-Down Window ...2-31 Automatic ...3-4 Auxiliary Temp Control ...Check ...7-40 Door Locks ...2-6, 2-46 Electronic Climate Control ...3-2 6-21 Fluid ...2-19 Operation ...2-21 Overdrive ...Park Mechanism Check Accessory Power Outlet ...2.57.2.59 AirBag ...1-22 How Does it Restrain ...1-26 How it Works ...1-24 ...1-24 Location ...Readiness Light ...1.23. 2.65 1-27 Servicing ...What Makes it Inflate ...1-25 What Will...
Owner's Manual
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... Accessory Power ...2-42 WhyTheyWork ...1-9 Reverse, Automatic Transaxle ...2-20 Safety Chains ...4-35 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-22 Safety Defects, Reporting ...8-10 Roadside Assistance ...8-6 Safety Warnings Symbols and ...iii Roadside Assistance, Canadian ...8-8 Scheduled Maintenance Services ...7-4 Rocking Your Vehicle ...5-35 Seat Lumbar Controls ...1-4 Roof Console Reading Lamps ...2-43 Seatback Rotation,Tires ...6-48 Latches ...,...l-7 Reclining Front ...1-5 9-8 Rear Armrest Storage ...2-57 Safety B& Extender ...1-63 Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps ...2-43 Safety Belts...
... Accessory Power ...2-42 WhyTheyWork ...1-9 Reverse, Automatic Transaxle ...2-20 Safety Chains ...4-35 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-22 Safety Defects, Reporting ...8-10 Roadside Assistance ...8-6 Safety Warnings Symbols and ...iii Roadside Assistance, Canadian ...8-8 Scheduled Maintenance Services ...7-4 Rocking Your Vehicle ...5-35 Seat Lumbar Controls ...1-4 Roof Console Reading Lamps ...2-43 Seatback Rotation,Tires ...6-48 Latches ...,...l-7 Reclining Front ...1-5 9-8 Rear Armrest Storage ...2-57 Safety B& Extender ...1-63 Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps ...2-43 Safety Belts...
Owner's Manual
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... Lock Release ...Shifting Automatic Transaxle ...Into Park (P) ...OutofPark ...Performance ...Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...Signaling Turns ...Skidding ...Sound Equipment. Engine ...6.72. 6.73 Speech Impaired. Automatic Transaxle ...2-21 Service ...6-2 8- 12 Bulletins. Ordering ...6-2 Work. Adding ...Spare Tire, Compact ...Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac ... 1-27 Specifications and Capacities ...6-72 Specifications. Ordering ...EngineSoonLight ...2-70 8- 12 Manuals. Ordering ...6-65 Parts Identification Label ...8- 12 Publications. I Restraint Systems ...1-2 Seat Controls...
... Lock Release ...Shifting Automatic Transaxle ...Into Park (P) ...OutofPark ...Performance ...Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...Signaling Turns ...Skidding ...Sound Equipment. Engine ...6.72. 6.73 Speech Impaired. Automatic Transaxle ...2-21 Service ...6-2 8- 12 Bulletins. Ordering ...6-2 Work. Adding ...Spare Tire, Compact ...Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac ... 1-27 Specifications and Capacities ...6-72 Specifications. Ordering ...EngineSoonLight ...2-70 8- 12 Manuals. Ordering ...6-65 Parts Identification Label ...8- 12 Publications. I Restraint Systems ...1-2 Seat Controls...