steering wheel PONTIAC GRAND-AM 1995 Owner's Manual

Capacities and Specifications
Engine Crankcase (All Models) ..................................
Automatic Transaxle, 3-Speed
Pan Removal and Replacement ...................................
When draining or replacing torque convertel; more fluid may be needed.
Pan Removal and Replacement ...................................
When draining or replacing torque convertel; more fluid may be needed.
After Complete Overhaul .......................................
Automatic Transaxle, 4-Speed
After Complete Overhaul .......................................
Manual Transaxle, 5-Speed
Cooling System
Complete Drain and Refill ......................................
2.3LQuad4 ..................................................
3.1LV6 .....................................................
4.5 quarts
4 quarts
7 quarts
6.0 quarts
8.0 quarts
2.0 quarts
4.3 L
3.8 L
6.6 L
5.7 L
7.6 L
1.9 L
10.4 quarts 9.8 L
13.1 quarts 12.4 L
Refrigerant, Air Conditioning .................................... See refrigerant charge label under hood.
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure
the proper refi-igerant is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your Pontiac dealel: For additional information, see your “Warranty
and Owner Assistance Information
” booklet.
FuelTank .................................................... 15.2gallons 57.5 L
Power Steering
Pumponly ................................................... 1.00 pint 0.50 L
Complete System .............................................. 2.25 pints 1.25 L
Tire Pressures, Sizes ............................................ See Tire-Loading Information label on
driver’s door.
WheelNutTorque ............................................. 100pound-feet (140 N-m)
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in this manual.
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Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running
and transaxle in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot
pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Do this until
the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
0 To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
Shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each
spring and fall). You should let your
GM dealer’s
service department or other qualified service center do
these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once.
Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are
working properly.
Look for any loose parts or damage.
If you see anything that might keep a restraint system
from doing its job, have it repaired.
Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-
Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals if necessary.
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7 Section 9 Index
Adding
Automatic Transaxle Fluid .................... 6-20
Brake Fluid ................................. 6-28
Electrical Equipment ............ 2- 14. 15. 3- 18. 6-5 I
Engine Coolant ......................... 5- 16. 6-24
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid ........................ 6-22
Manual Transaxle Fluid
....................... 6-2 1
Power Steering Fluid ......................... 6-26
Sound Equipment ............................ 3- I8
Windshield Washer Fluid
................. 2-38. 6-27
How Does It Restrain ......................... 1-21
Location ................................... 1-20
Readiness Light
........................ I - 19. 2-59
Servlcmg
................................... 1-23
What Makes It Inflate ......................... 1-2 I
What Will You See After It Inflates .............. 1-22
When Should
It Inflate ........................ 1-21
Aircleaner .................................... 6-17
Alignment and Balance. Tires
..................... 6-40
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...................... 6-48
Engine Oil ...................... ........ 6-12
Air Bag
How It Works ............................... 1-20
..
System ..................................... 1-19
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-2
Antenna. Fixed Mast ............................ 3-19
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-22
Adding
............................... 5.16. 6.24
Checking
................................... 6-24
Anti-Lock
..................................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2.61. 4.6
Anti-Lock Brakes
............................... 4-6
Appearancecare ............................... 6-43
Appearance Care and Materials
.................... 6-50
Armrest. Storage ............................... 2-49
Ashtrays. Center Console
......................... 2-51
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-5
Auto Down Window ............ ........... 2-31
Automatic Door Locks ........... ............ 2-4
Automatic Overdrive Position
..................... 2-21
Automatic Transaxle
............................ 2-17
Automatic Overdrive Position .................. 2-21
First
(1) Position .......................... 2-20. 21
Drive
(D) Position ............................ 2-20
Neutral
(N) Position .......................... 2-19
Park (P) Position
............................. 2-18
Reverse
(R) Position .......................... 2-19
Second (2) Position
........................ 2-20. 21
Shifting
.................................... 2-17
Third
(3) Position ............................ 2-21
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Power Steering Fluid ......................... 6-26
Restraint Systems
............................ 1-46
Starter Switch
............................... 7-39
Steering Column Lock
........................ 7-40
Things Under the Hood
........................ 6-7
Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-49
Child Restraints
................................ 1-3 1
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
.......... 1-34
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
......... 1-36
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-38
Top Strap
................................... 1-33
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-5 1
Circuit Breaker. Power Windows and Other Power Options
................................ 6-54
WheretoPut ................................ 1-33
Cleaner. Air ................................... 6-17
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels ........................... 6-48
Fabric ..................................... 6-44
Glass
...................................... 6-46
Leather
.................................... 6-46
Outside
of the Windshield and Wiper Blades ....... 6-47
Special Problems
............................ 6-45
Stains
...................................... 6-45
The Inside of Your Pontiac
..................... 6-43
The Outside of Your Pontiac
.................... 6-47
Tires
...................................... 6-49
Top
of the Instrument Panel .................... 6-46
Climate Control System ........................... 3- 1
Clock, Setting the
................................ 3-5
Vinyl ...................................... 6-45
Clutch Adjustment .............................. 6-22
Clutch. Hydraulic
............................... 6-22
Coin Holder
................................... 2-50
Compact Disc Player Care
........................ 3-19
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-28
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Control. Loss of
................................ 4-12
Controlled-Cycle Windshield Wipers
............... 2-37
Controls. Lamp
................................ 2-34
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-48
Coolant
....................................... 6-22
Coolant Heater. Engine
..................... 2-16, 6- 16
Coolant Surge Tank
............................. 5-16
Coolant Temperature Gage
....................... 2-63
Coolant, How to Add to the Coolant Surge Tank
...... 5-16
Cooling System
................................ 5-12
Cruise Control
Erasing Speed Memory ........................ 2-42
Getting Out of
............................... 2-42
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
............ 2-42
ToIncreaseSpeed
............................ 2-41
ToReduceSpeed
............................ 2-42
To Resume a Set Speed ........................ 2-41
ToSet
..................................... 2-40
UseonHills
................................ 2-42
Cupholders .................................2-49, 50
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or
Speech Impaired ............................... 8-2
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8-1
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Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
Adding .................................... 6-22
Checking
................................... 6-22
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-16
If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ......... 5-29
Ignition Key Positions
........................... 2-1 1
Ignition Switch ................................. 2- 11
Illuminated Entry System .......................... 2-6
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-46
Inspections
Brakesystem ............................... 7-42
Exhaustsystems
............................. 7-42
Restraint Systems
............................ 7-41
Steering. Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive
Axle Boot and Seal ......................... 7-41
-Throttle Linkage
............................. 7-42
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-52
Instrument Panel Cluster
Optional
................................... 2-55
Standard
................................... 2-54
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
. ......... 2-43
Instrument Panel. Cleaning
....... ........... 6-46
.................................... J ack. Tire 5-21
Jump Starting ................................... 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders ............................ 7-39
Key Release Button
............................. 2- 12
Key Reminder Warning .......................... 2-12
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Lamp Controls ................................ 2-34
Lamp. Malfunction Indicator ...................... 2-64
Lamp. Trunk
................................... 2-45
Lamps. Daytime Running
........................ 2-43
Lamps. Fog
................................... 2-43
Lamps On Reminder
............................ 2-35
Lane Change Indicator
........................... 2-33
Larger Children. Safety Belt Use
................... 1-43
Latches. Front Seatback
........................... 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-5
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
....... 2-27
Lights
Air Bag Readiness ...................... 1 - 19. 2-59
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
........... 2-61. 4-6
Battery Warning
............................. 2-59
Brake System Warning
........................ 2-60
Charging System
............................. 2-59
CheckGages
................................ 2-68
CheckOil
.................................. 2-66
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
............ 2-62
LowCoolant
................................ 2-63
Manual Transaxle Shift
................... 2.23. 2-60
Oilwarning
................................. 2-65
Safety Belt Warning
...................... 1-7. 2-58
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-64
Lighter ....................................... 2-51
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-28
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Seats .......................................... 1-1
Easy Entry ................................... 1-6
Four- Way Manual
............................. 1-2
Lumbar Control, Manual
....................... 1-3
Reclining Front ............................... 1-3
Securing a Child Restraint
..................... 1-3 1
Split Fold-Down Rear ......................... 1-6
Seats and Restraint Systems ........................ 1 - 1
Seats and Seat Controls ........................... 1 - 1
Second (2) Position, Automatic Transaxle ......... 2-20, 21
Second (2) Position, Manual Transaxle
.............. 2-22
Service
........................................ 6-1
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6- 1
Service and Owner Publications .................... 8-7
Service Bulletins, Ordering
........................ 8-7
Service Engine Soon Light
....................... 2-64
Service Manuals, Ordering
........................ 8-7
Service Parts Identification Label
.................. 6-5 1
Service Publications
.............................. 8-7
Service Work, Doing Your Own
.................... 6-1
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac
........... 1-23
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-49
Shift Light, Manual Transaxle
.................. 2-23, 60
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle .................... 2-23
Shifting Into Park (P) Position
..................... 2-26
Shifting Out
of Park (P) Position ................... 2-28
Shifting, Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2- 17
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-33
Sound Equipment, Adding ........................ 3- 18
ManualFront ................................ 1-1
Skidding ...................................... 4-12
Spare Tire. Compact ............................. 5-28
Specifications Chart
............................. 6-57
Speedometer
................................... 2-56
Split Fold-Down Seat
............................ 1-6
Stains, Cleaning
................................ 6-45
Standard Climate Control
.......................... 3-1
Starter Switch
.................................. 7-39
2.3 Liter .................................... 2-14
3.1Liter
.................................... 2-15
Automatic Transaxle .......................... 2-13
Steam,
If Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-13
Steering Column Lock ........................... 7-40
Steering Wheel, Tilt ............................. 2-32
Steering, In Emergencies
.......................... 4-9
Steering, Power
................................. 4-8
Steering, Tips
................................... 4-8
Steering, Variable Effort
........................... 4-8
Storage Armrest
................................ 2-49
Storage, Of Your Vehicle
......................... 6-31
Storage, Sunglasses
............................. 2-51
Stuck,
If You Are ............................... 5-29
Sunglasses Storage .............................. 2-51
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ............... 1-19
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-25
Symbols, Vehicle
.................................. v
Starting Your Engine
ManualTransaxle ............................ 2-14
Steering
....................................... 4-8
Sunvisors .................................... 2-48
Sunroof
....................................... 2-48
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Tachometer .................................. 2-57
Taillamps. Bulb Replacement
..................... 6-33
Tamper Resistant Odometer
....................... 2-56
Tape Player Care
............................... 3- 19
Theft
......................................... 2-10
Theft Deterrent Feature. CD Player ................. 3- 16
Thermostat
.................................... 6-25
Third (3) Position. Automatic Transaxle
............. 2-21
Third (3) Position. Manual Transaxle
............... 2-23
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-32
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-5
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-42
Tire Inspection and Rotation
...................... 6-37
TireLoading
................................... 4-28
Tires
......................................... 6-35
Alignment and Balance ........................ 6-40
BuyingNew
................................ 6-38
Changing
a Flat .............................. 5-21
Inflation
.................................... 6-36
Inspection and Rotation
....................... 6-37
Spare. Compact
.............................. 5-28
Temperature
................................ 6-40
Traction
.................................... 6-39
Treadwear
.................................. 6-39
Uniform Quality Grading
...................... 6-39
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-38
Wheel Replacement
.......................... 6-4 I
When It’s Time for New ....................... 6-38
TorqueLock ................................... 2-27
TopStrap ..................................... 1-33
Torque. Wheel Nut ......................... 5.26. 6.35
Towing
a Trailer ................................ 4-30
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-7
Front ....................................... 5-9
Rear
....................................... 5-11
Towing. Recreational Vehicle ..................... 4-26
Trailer Tongue Weight
........................... 4-32
Trailer Towing
................................. 4-30
Brakes
..................................... 4-34
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-36
Driving with
a Trailer ......................... 4-34
Hitches
.................................... 4-33
Maintenance
................................ 4-37
Parking on Hills
............................. 4-36
Safety Chains
............................... 4-34
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
............. 4-33
Towing a Trailer
............................. 4-30
Turn Signals
................................ 4-35
Weight of
a Trailer ........................... 4-32
Transaxle Fluid. Automatic
....................... 6-18
Transaxle Fluid. Manual
......................... 6-20
Transmitters. Matching to Your Vehicle
.............. 2-7
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-56
TrunkLamp
................................... 2-45
TrunkLock
..................................... 2-8
Trunk Lockout Feature
............................ 2-9
Trunk Release. Remote
........................... 2-8
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
............. 2-33
Turn SignalMultifunction Lever
................... 2-32
Turn Signals When Towing
a Trailer ................ 4-35
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Underbody Maintenance ........................ 6-49
variable Effort Steering .......................... 4-8
Vehicle Damage Warnings .......................... iv
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............... 6-5 1
Vehicle Loading ................................ 4-28
Vehicle Storage
................................ 6-31
Vehicle Symbols
.................................... v
Vehicle. Control of a ............................. 4-5
Vehicle. Leaving Your
............................ 2-5
Vehicles First Sold in Canada
............... 1 - 12. 24. 38
Ventilation System. Flow-Through
.................. 3-4
Ventilation Tips
................................. 3-4
Vision. Night
.................................. 4-13
Visor Vanity Mirror
............................. 2-48
Visors. Sun
.................................... 2-48
Voltmeter
..................................... 2-60
warning Devices ............................... 5-2
Warning Flashers. Hazard ......................... 5-1
Washing Your Vehicle .......................... : 6-47
Wheel Nut Torque ......................... 5-26. 6-55
Wheel Replacement
............................. 6-41
Wheel Replacement. Used
..................... 6-41. 42
Window. Auto Down
............................ 2-31
WindowLock
.................................. 2-31
Windows
..................................... 2-31
Windows. Power
............................... 2-31
Windshield Washer Fluid
.................... 2-38. 6-27
Windshield Washers
............................. 2-38
Windshield Wiper. Blade Replacement
.............. 6-34
Windshield Wiper. Circuit Breaker
................. 6-54
Windshield Wipers. Controlled-Cycle ............... 2-37
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-57
Water. Driving Through Deep Standing
............. 2-16
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-47
Windshield Wipers .............................. 2-36
Winter. Driving
in .............................. 4-22
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-54
WreckerTowing ................................. 5-7
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