trunk PONTIAC GRAND-AM 1994 Owners Manual

Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
PROTECT
EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK OR ,\I/,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN SEAT 4
BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
These symbols
have
to do with
your lights:
SIGNALS e
TURN
HIGH BEAM OR = =o
FOG LAMPS $0
These symbols
are
on some of
your controls:
WIPER Q
WINDSHIELD
WASHER
wlNDSHIELDw DEFROSTER
WINDOW REAR
DEFOGGER.
VENTILATING ca
FAN c.
These symbols
are used
on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT F-
TEMP --
ENGINE
CHARGING BATTERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE (0)
RADIATOR a
COOLANT
FUEL
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE
-4
TEMP OIL &
ANTILOCK (e)
BRAKE
Here are some
other symbols
you may
see:
FUSE *
RADIO
VOLUME
AIR
CONDITIONING
RELEASE TRUNK
LIGHTER
SPEAKER
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Features & Controls
Rear Door Security
Locks (CONT.)
2. Then open the door from the outside.
If you don’t cancel the security lock
feature, adults or older children who ride
in the rear won’t be able to open the rear
door from the inside. You should let
adults and older children’know how these
security locks work, and how to cancel
the locks.
To Cancel the Rear Door Lock:
1. Unlock the door from the inside and
open the door from the outside.
2. Use a key to move the lock all the way
down.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.
The rear door locks will now work
normally.
Keyless Entry System
If your Pontiac has this option, you can
lock and unlock your doors or unlock
your trunk from up to
30 feet (9 m) away
using the key chain transmitter supplied
with your vehicle.
Your Keyless Entry System operates on a
radio frequency subject to Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)
This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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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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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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Features & Controls
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Remote Trunk Release
(CONT.)
Lockout Feature:
The remote trunk release is equipped wit1
a lockout feature to help prevent
unauthorized entry into the trunk when
leaving the vehicle unattended. The
switch is located on the inside of the trun
lid, mounted to the trunk lid latch.
To turn the lockout on, slide the switch a1
the way to the right.
To turn the lockout
off, slide the switch all the way to the lefi
When the lockout is on, the mechanical
remote trunk release will not release the
trunk lid. However, the trunk lid can still
be opened with the key.
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Glove Box
Use the door key to lock and unlock the
glove box.
To open, pull the glove box
handle toward you.
New Vehicle
“Break-In”
NOTICE:
Your modem Pontiac doesn’t need
an elaborate “break-in.” But it
will
perform better in the long run if you
follow these guidelines:
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0
Don’t drive at any one speed
-- fast or slow -- for the first
500 miles (804 km). Don’t
make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for
the first
200 miles (322 km)
or so. During this time your
new brake linings aren’t yet
broken
in. Hard stops with
new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this “breaking-in” guideline
every time you get new
brake linings.
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Features & Controls
Rear Reading Lights
(OPTION)
These overhead lights and the interior courtesy lights will come on when you
open the doors.
To turn on a reading light when the doors
are closed, push the button. Press it again
to turn
off the light.
Trunk Light
This light comes on when you open your
trunk. It also comes on when you open
the doors or
turn on the courtesy lights.
Battery Rundown
Protection
Your Pontiac is equipped with a Battery
Rundown Protection feature designed to
protect your vehicle's battery.
When any interior light (trunk, reading,
footwell or glove
box) is left on when the
ignition is turned
off, the Battery
Rundown Protection system will
automatically shut the light
off after 20
minutes. This will avoid draining the
battery.
To reactivate the interior lights, either:
0 The ignition must be turned on
0 The activated light switch must be
turned off and then on, OR
0 A front door must be opened.
The Battery Rundown Protection feature
will also be activated when any door of
your vehicle is left open.
Also, if your vehicle is left with the
ignition turned
off for over 24 days,
battery power to your clock, audio system
and Remote Keyless Entry (if you have
this option) will be turned
off to reduce
battery drain. When
the ignition is turned
on again, battery power will be
resupplied. However, under these
conditions, it will be necessary to reset
the clock and audio system settings.
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Your Driving and the Road
Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your Pontiac in good shape for
winter. Be sure your engine coolant
mix is correct.
0 You may want to put winter
emergency supplies in your trunk.
Include an ice scraper, a small brush or
broom, a supply
of windshield washer
fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a
small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and
a couple of reflective warning triangles.
And, if you will be driving under severe
conditions, include a small bag of sand, a
piece of old carpet or a couple
of burlap
bags
to help provide traction. Be sure you
properly secure these items
in your
vehicle.
Driving on Snow or Ice
Most of the time, those places where your
tires meet the road probably have good
traction.
However, if there is snow or ice between
your tires and the road, you can have a
very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot
less traction or “grip” and will need to be
very careful.
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Problems on the Road
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and
wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level
place. Turn on your hazard warning
flashers.
The following steps will tell you how to
use the jack and change a tire.
The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk.
1. Turn the center retainer nut on the
compact spare tire housing
counterclockwise
to remove it, then
lift the tire cover. You
will find the
jacking instruction label on the
underside
of the tire cover.
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Problems on the Road
II
Changing a Flat Tire
(CONT.)
12. Lower the vehicle by rotating the
wheel wrench counterclockwise.
Lower the jack completely.
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13. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a
criss-cross sequence, as shown.
Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your
compact spare tire. It won’t
fit. Store
the wheel cover and plastic cap nuts
int
the trunk until you have the flat tire
repaired or replaced.
NOTICE:
Wheel covers won’t fit on your
compact spare.
If you try to put a
wheel cover on your compact spare,
you could damage the cover or the
spare.
14. Store the flat tire in the compact spare
tire compartment, and secure
it with
the wing bolt and extension. Store the
jack and wheel wrench
in their
compartment, also.
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Service & Appearance Care
Taillight Bulb
Replacement
For the type of bulb, see “Replacement
Bulbs” in the Index.
1. Pull back the trunk trim.
2. Carefully push one end of the plastic
taillight brace in while pulling the
brace toward the front of the vehicle.
3. Gently wiggle the bulb out of the
socket.
4. Replace the bulb.
5. Reverse the steps to reassemble the
taillight.
Fog Light Bulb
Replacement
Don’t change your fog light bulbs unless
you have the proper aiming equipment.
See your Pontiac dealer
if you have any
further questions.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Replacement blades come in different
types and are removed in different ways.
Here’s how to remove the type with a
release clip:
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away
from the windshield.
2. Lift the release clip with a screwdriver
and pull the blade assembly off the
wiper arm.
3. Push the new wiper blade securely on
the wiper arm.
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