battery PONTIAC GRAND-AM 1995 User Guide

Disabling the Anti-Theft System
Enter your secret code by following these steps (you
will have only
15 seconds between each step).
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Turn the ignition to the ACC or RUN position, and
turn the radio off.
Press station preset buttons 1 and 4 at the same time
for five seconds. SEC will appear on the display,
indicating the audio system is secure.
Press SET, and “000’ will appear on the display.
Press the SEEK left or right arrow button until the
first digit of your code appears.
Turn the TUNE knob clockwise or counterclockwise
until the second and third digits of your code appear.
Press the BAND knob
(“000” will appear again on
the display).
Press the SEEK left or right arrow button until the
fourth digit of your code appears.
Turn the TUNE knob clockwise or counterclockwise
until the fifth
and sixth digits of your code appear.
9. Press the BAND knob. If the display shows “---,”
the disabling sequence was successful. The numbers
matched the user-selected code or the factory
back-up code and the audio system is in the
unsecured mode.
If the display shows SEC, the
disabling sequence was unsuccessful. The numbers
did not match either of the codes and the audio
system will remain in the secured mode.
To Unlock the System After a Power Loss
When battery power is reapplied to a secured audio
system after a loss of power, the audio system will not
turn on and LOC will appear on the digital display.
You
will need to unlock the Delco LOC 11” system.
1. Turn the ignition to the ACC or RUN position, and
2. Press SET, and “000” will appear on the display.
3. Follow steps 4-8 for disabling your anti-theft
4. Press the BAND knob. The time will appear on the
turn the radio off.
system.
digital display if you are successful. If SEC appears,
however, the numbers did not match, and your audio
system is still locked.
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Run your engine only as long as you must, This saves
fuel. When you run the engine, make it
go a little faster
than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly.
This
uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the
battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to
restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on
with your headlamps. Let the heater run for awhile.
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost
all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again
and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable
horn the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the
fuel as long as you can.
To help keep warm, you can get
out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour or
so until help comes. J
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Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in.
To turn off the flashers, move the switch to the left.
When the hazard warning flashers
are on, your turn
signals won’t work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at
the side
of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your
vehicle.
Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to use
another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your
Pontiac. But please follow the steps below to do it
safely.
I NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage
to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty.
Trying to start your Pontiac by pushing or
pulling it could damage your vehicle, even
if you
have a manual transaxle. And if you have
an
automatic transaxle, it won’t start that way.
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To Jump Start Your Pontiac
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
NOTICE:
If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching
each other.
If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to
start your Pontiac, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all
lamps that aren’t needed, and radios. This will avoid
sparks and help save both batteries. And it could
save your radio!
NOTICE:
If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the
positive
(+) and negative (-) terminals on each
battery.
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5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or
missing insulation.
If they do, you could get a shock.
The vehicles could be damaged, too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some basic
things you should know. Positive
(+) will go to
positive
(+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-)
or a metal engine part.
Don’t connect (+) to (-) or you’ll get a short that
would damage the battery and maybe other
parts,
too.
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6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery.
Use a remote positive
(+) terminal if the vehicle has
one.
7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the
positive (+) terminal of the good battery.
Use a remote positive
(+) terminal if the vehicle has
one.
8. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good
battery’s negative
(-) terminal.
Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next
step. The other end of the negative cable
doesn’t go to
the dead battery.
It goes to a heavy unpainted metal
part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery.
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9* Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away
fiom the dead battery, but not near engine parts that
move. The electrical connection is just as good
there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the
battery is much less.
the engine for a while.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.
If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent
electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch
each other or
any other metal.
1 GOOD BAlTERY
DEAD BATTERY
Remove the cables in this order.
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2.3L Quad 4 Engine (CODE D)
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When you open the hood, you'll see:
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9.
Engine Oil Dipstick
Automatic Transaxle Dipstick (if equipped)
Brake Fluid Reservoir
Air Cleaner
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Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if so equipped)
Battery
Windshield Washer Huid Reservoir
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
Engine Oil
Fill Cap
'il.
10. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
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3.1L V6 Engine (CODE M)
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When you open the hood, you’ll see:
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Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
Brake Fluid Reservoir
Air Cleaner
Battery
Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
Engine Oil Dipstick
Engine Oil
Fill Cap
Engine Coolant Surge Tank
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Battery
Every new Pontiac has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You
never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time
for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom@
battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown
on the original battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or
more,
take off the black, negative (-) cable from the
battery. This will help keep your battery from running
down.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Jump Starting
For jump starting instructions, see “Jump Starting” in
the Index.
Halogen Bulbs
n burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
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