PONTIAC GRAND-AM 1995 Workshop Manual

be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s
shoulder,
so that in a crash the child’s upper body
would have the restraint that belts provide. If the
child is sitting in
a rear seat outside position, see
“Rear Safety Belt
Comfort Guides” in the Index. If
the child is
so small that the shoulder belt is still
very close to the child’s face or neck, you might
want
to place the child in the center seat position,
the one that has only a lap belt.
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Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt
should be
worn low and snug on the hips, just touching
the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s
pelvic bones in a crash.
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Safety Belt Extender
If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you
should use it. The front seat lap-shoulder belts have
plenty of extra length built in,
so they will fit almost all
people.
But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your
dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go
in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear,
so the
extender will be long enough for you. The extender will
be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that
you choose. Don’t
let someone else use it, and use it
only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it
to the regular sqfety belt.
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, anchorages and warning systems are
working properly.
Look for any other loose or damaged
restraint system parts.
If you see anything that might
keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it
repaired.
Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash.
They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn
or frayed, get a new one right away.
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Replacing Seat and Restraint System
Parts After a Crash
If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts?
After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn
during a more severe crash, then you need new belts.
If you ever see a label on a right front safety belt that
says to replace the belt, be sure to do
so. Then the new
belt will be there to help protect you in an accident. You
would see this label on the belt near the latch plate.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision
damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt
or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs
may be necessary even if the belt wasn’t being used at
the time of the collision.
If your seat adjuster won’t work after a crash, the special
part of the safety belt that goes though the seat to the
adjuster may need to be replaced.
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NOTES
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7 Section 2 Features & Controls
:
Here you can learn about the many standard and
optional features on your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting
and braking. Also explained are the
instrument panel and the warning systems that tell
you if
everything is working properly -- and what to do if you
have a problem.
Keys
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Keys are included for the ignition, the doors, and all
other locks.
When a new Grand Am is delivered, the dealer removes
the tags from the keys, and gives them to the first owner.
Each tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a
qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the
tags in
a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able
to have new ones made easily using these tags.
If you need a new key, go to your Pontiac Dealer for the
correct key code. In an emergency, call the Pontiac
Roadside Assistance Program at
1 -800-ROADSIDE or
1-800-762-3743.
I 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 vehicle to get in.
So be sure you
have extra keys.
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Door Locks
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside you can use your key in the door lock.
You can also use the Keyless Entry System if your
vehicle has this option.
From the inside you can lock the door by sliding the
locking lever rearward.
To unlock the door, slide the locking lever forward.
lock control will show orange when in the unlock
position. The
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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. If you
have an automatic transaxle, all of the doors will lock
when you move your shift
lever out of PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). If you have a manual transaxle, all of
the doors will lock when the vehicle reaches about 8
mph (13 km/h). If someone needs to get out while the
vehicle is running have that person use the manual or
power lock. When the door is closed again, it will lock
automatically when you move your shift lever out of
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If you have a manual
transaxle, the doors will lock when the vehicle reaches about
8 mph (13 km/h). All doors will automatically
unlock when the key is turned to the
OFF position.
If you don’t want the doors to automatically unlock
when the key is turned to the
OFF position, you can
remove the Automatic Door Unlock fuse (10A) from the
vehicle fuse block. For fuse location, see “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers” in the Index.
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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.
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.
1. To cancel the rear door lock, 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.
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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