ignition PONTIAC GRAND-AM 1994 Owners Manual

Seats & Restraint Systems
Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)
(CONE)
AIR BAG
9ir Bag Readiness Light
:here is an air bag readiness light on the
nstrument panel, which shows “Air Bag”
’he system checks for electrical
nalfunctions, and the light tells you
if
here is a problem.
lou will see this light flash for a few
seconds when
you turn your ignition to
‘Run” or “Start.” Then the light should g
)ut, which means the system is ready.
Remember, if the air bag readiness light
ioesn’t come on when you start your
vehicle, or stays on,
or comes on when
you are driving, your air bag system may
not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
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dele you can learn about the many
tandard and optional features on our Pontiac. and information on
tarting. shifting and braking
. Also
!xplained are the instrument panel
nd the warning systems that tell you
’ everything is working properly ..
ind what to do if you have a problem .
Part 2
Features & Controls
Keys ..... ....................................................... 46
DoorLocks ........................................................ 47
Keyless Entry System
............................................... 50
GloveBox ........................................................ 54
Ignitionswitch
..................................................... 55
StartingYourEngine ................................................ 56
Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) ............................ 58
Shifting the Automatic Transaxle ...................................... 59
Shifting the Five-Speed Manual Transaxle ............................... 64
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transaxle) ................................ 67
Windows
......................................................... 72
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ....................................... 73
CruiseControl
..................................................... 74
Lightcontrols
..................................................... 77
Battery Rundown Protection
.......................................... 80
Windshield Wipers .................................................. 81
Windshield Washer ................................................. 82
Mirrors ........................................................... 82
SunVisors ........................................................ 84
Instrumentpanel ................................................... 88
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................................... 93
ParkingBrake ...................................................... 66
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Features & Controls
Keys
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The ignition keys are for the ignition only. The door keys are for the doors and all’
other locks.
When a new Grand Am is delivered, the
dealer removes the plugs
from the door
keys, and gives them to the first owner.
The ignition keys don’t have plugs. Your
Pontiac Dealer has the bar code for your
ignition key.
Each plug has a code on it that tells your
dealer or a qualified locksmith how to
make extra keys. Keep the plugs in a safe
place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be
able to have
new ones made easily using
these plugs.
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If you need a new ignition key, go to your
Pontiac Dealer for
the correct key code.
In an emergency, call the Pontiac
Roadside Assistance Program at 1 -800-ROADSIm or 1-800-762-3743.
NOTICE:
Your Pontiac has a number of new
features that can help prevent theft,
therefore you can .have
a lot of
trouble getting into your vehicle if
you ever lock your keys inside. You
may even have to damage your
vehic.le to get
in. So be sure you
have extra keys.
Door Locks
There are several ways to lock and unlock
your vehicle:
From the Outside:
Use your door key. ,.
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Door Locks (CONI)
From the Inside:
To lock the door, slide the locking lever
rearward.
To unlock the door, slide the locking lever
forward.
Power Door Locks
With power door locks, you can lock or
unlock all
the doors of your vehicle from
the driver or front passenger door lock
switch.
On four-door models, the lever on each
rear door works only that door’s lock. It
won’t lock (or unlock) all of
the doors-
that’s a safety feature.
Automatic Door Locks
Just close your doors and turn on the
ignition.
All of your doors will lock when
you move your shift lever out of PARK (P)
or NEUTRAL (N). Each time you close
your doors and
turn on the ignition, the
doors
will lock automatically. If someone
needs to get out while the vehicle is
running, have
that person use the manual
or power lock. If the shift lever is NOT
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) when the
opened door
is closed, all doors will be
locked
when the door is closed.
If the shift lever is in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL
(N) when the opened door is
closed,
all doors will be locked when you
shift out of PARK (P).
Automatic Door Unlock
When you turn the ignition off, all doors
will automatically unlock. If you want to
disable the automatic unlock feature,
remove the Automatic Door Unlock fuse
from the fuseblock (See Index under “Fuses
& Circuit Breakers”).
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your
keys, open your door and set the locks from
inside. Then get out and close the door.
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Illuminated EPttrylExit
System
When you lift the outside handle of either
front door or open a rear door, the lights
inside your vehicle will go on. These
lights will go
off after about 40 seconds
(4 secQnds if the ignition was recently
turned off).
If the ignition has been off for less than
two minutes, the lights inside your vehicle
will stay on for 15 seconds when your key
is removed from the ignition switch to
provide an illuminated exit. When interior
lights go off they will fade
out like in a
movie theatre.
Rear Door Security
Locks
Your Pontiac is equipped with rear door
security locks that help prevent
passengers from opening the rear doors of
your vehicle from the inside.
To use one
of these locks:
1. Use a key to move the lock all the
way up.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same thing to the other rear
door lock.
The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be
opened from inside when this feature is in
use. If you want to open a rear door when
the security lock is on:
?!. .
1. Unlock the door from the inside.
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Should interference to this system occur,
try this:
0 Check to determine if battery
replacement is necessary. See the
instructions on battery replacement.
Check the distance. You may be too
far from your vehicle. This product
has a maximum range.
0 Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal.
See your Pontiac dealer or a qualified
technician for service.
Changes or modifications to this system
by other
than an authorized service
facility could void authorization to use
this equipment.
Operation
The driver’s door will unlock
automatically
when UNLOCK is pressed.
If UNLOCK
is pressed twice quickly, all
doors
will unlock. All the doors will lock
when DOOR is pressed. The trunk will
unlock anytime the opened trunk symbol is pressed
if the ignition is off. If the
ignition is
ON, the trunk will unlock if
the transaxle is in NETURAL (N) or
PARK (P).
Press DOOR or UNLOCK to illuminate
the interior lights. The lights will then go
off after
40 seconds or when the ignition
is turned on (See “Illuminated Entry/Exit
System”
in the Index).
Matching Transmitter(s)
To Your Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking
your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be purchased
through your dealer. Remember to bring
any remaining transmitters
with you when
you
go to your dealer. When the dealer
matches the replacement transmitter to
your vehicle,
the remaining transmitters
must also
be matched. Once the new
transmitter is coded, the lost transmitter
will not unlock your vehicle.
You can match a transmitter to as many
different vehicles as you own, provided
they are equipped
with exactly the same
model system. (General Motors offers
several different models of these systems
on
their vehicles.) Each vehicle can have
only two transmitters matched to
it.
See your dealer to match transmitters to
another vehicle.
3attery Replacement
Jnder normal use, the batteries in your
ey chain transmitter should last about
NO years.
‘ou can tell the batteries are weak i.f the
-ansmitter won’t work at
the normal
mge
in any location. If you have to get
lose to your vehicle before the
-ansmitter works, it’s probably
time to
hange the batteries.
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Features & Controls
Battery Replacement
(CONK)
To Replace Batteries in the Remote
Keyless Entry:
1. Remove the screw from back cover.
2. Lift the front cover off, bottom half
first.
3. Remove and replace the two batteries
(2016).
4. Reassemble the transmitter.
5. Check the transmitter operation.
Tailgate Caution
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Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in
some cities. Although your Pontiac has a
number of theft deterrent features, we
know that nothing we put on
it can make
it impossible to steal. However, there are
ways you can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you walk away from your vehicle with
the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy
riders or professional thieves
-- so don’t
do
it.
When you park your Pontiac and open the
driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime
reminding you to remove your key from
the ignition and take
it with you. Always
do this. Your steering wheel will be
locked, and
so will your ignition. If you
have an automatic transaxle, taking your
key out also locks your transaxle. And
remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows
and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep
your valuables out of sight. Put them
in a
storage area, or take them with you.
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1 Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be
watching your vehicle, it's best to lock it
up and take your keys. But what if you
have to leave your ignition key? What if
you have to leave something valuable in
your vehicle?
e Put your valuables in a storage area,
like your trunk or glove box.
e Lock the glove box.
Lock all the doors except the driver's.
0 Then take the door key with you.
rn Trunk Lock
To unlock the trunk from the outside,
insert the door key and turn the trunk lock
cylinder.
G
rn Remote Trunk Release
Pull upward on the remote release.handle,
located
on the floor near the left side of
the driver's seat, to release the trui& lid.
Make sure the lockout feature
is not
activated.
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LOCK
ACCESSORY
I Ignition Switch-
Vith the ignition key in the ignition
witch, you can
turn the switch ‘to five
ositions:
,CCESSORE An “on” position in
lhich you can operate some of your
lectrical power accessories. Press
in the
;nition switch as you turn the top of
it
)ward you.
,OCK: The only position in which you
!n remove the key. This locks your
:cering wheel, ignition and transaxle
~n automatic models).
IFF: Unlocks the steering wheel,
;nition, and transaxle (on’ automatic
todels), but.does not send electrical
power to any accessories. Use this
position if your vehicle must be pushed or
towed, but never try
to push-start your
vehicle.
A warning’chime will sound if
you open the driver’s door when the
ignition is off and the key is in the
ignition.
RUN: An “on” position to which the
switch returns after you start your engine
and release the switch. The switch stays
in the RUN position when the engine is
running. But ‘even when the engine is not
running, you can use RUN io operate
your electrical power accessories,
and to
display
some instrument panel warning
lights.
START: Starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The ignition
switch
will return to RUN for normal
driving.
Note that even if the engine is not
running, ‘the positions
ACCESSORY and
RUN are “on” positions that allow you to
operate your electrical accessories, such
as the radio.
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Key Release Button
‘MANUAL TRANSAXLE)
The ignition key cannot be removed from
he ignition unless.the key release button
s used.
ro Remwe the Key:
rum the key to the OFF position. Press
he key release button while turning
the
Ley from OFF to LOCK. Keeping your
inger on
the button, pull the key straight
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