turn signal PONTIAC GRAND AM 1997 User Guide

Freeway Driving
Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,
expressways, turnpikes or superhighways)
are the safest
of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most
important advice on freeway driving is: Keep
up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same
speed most
of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or
too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the
left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
At the entrance, there
is usually a ramp that leads to the
freeway.
If you have a clear view of the freeway as you
drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to
check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to
blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to
the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check
your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as
necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow.
Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the
posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it’s slower. Stay
in the right lane unless you want
to pass.
Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use
your turn signal.
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your
shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehicle in your
“blind” spot.
Once you
are moving on the freeway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move
slightly slower at night.
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Making Turns
I NOTICE: 1
Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
1
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns
than normal.
Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects.
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash
whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly
hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other
drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes
or stop. When
towing a trailer, the green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash for turns even
if the bulbs on
the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s
important
to check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
down a long or steep downgrade.
If you don’t shift
down, you might have to use your brakes
so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, use the highest gear possible. If
you cannot maintain posted speeds, driving at a lower
speed may help avoid overheating your engine
and transaxle.
If you have a manual transaxle with FIFTH
(5) gear,
it’s better not to use FIFTH
(5) gear. Just drive in
FOURTH
(4) gear (or, as you need to, a lower gear).
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front and
rear turn signal lamps will flash
on and off. Move the switch
to the right
to make your front and rear
turn signal lamps flash on
and
off.
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.

Rear Exterior Lamps
A. Stop/Taillamp
B.
Turn Signal Lamp
C. Back-up Lamp
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
1. Use a flat screwdriver to gently release the tabs on
the trim cover.
?. Using a flat screwdriver, remove the screws holding
the bulb assembly.
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3. Use a flat screwdriver to release the tabs holding the
socket in place.
4. Gently remove and replace the bulbs.
5. Reverse this procedure to reassemble the lamp.
Turn Signal and Stop/Taillamp
Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulb, see “Replacement Bulbs” in
the Index.
Back-up Lamps
1. Open the trunk lid and locate the back-up lamps or1
2. Gently remove the bulbs from the socket.
3. Replace the bulb in the socket.
4. Close the trunk lid.
the
inside of the lid.
1. Pull back the trunk trim.
2. Remove the four wing bolts which fasten the
taillamp lens to the vehicle,
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
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PRNDL I INST 1 INSTLPS
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The main fuse panel is located on the left side of the
instrument panel.
To access the fuses, open the fuse
panel door. Fuse
PWR WDO
TURN
Usage
Power Window (Circuit Breaker)
Turn Signal Lamps
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Fuse
IGN MOD
HVAC BLO
MOT
PCM BATT
CLG FAN
HDLP
STOP LPS PWR
ACC
RR DEFG
ABS
IGN
SW
Usage
Ignition System
Heater/Air Conditioner-High
Blower, Generator-Voltage Sense
Powertrain Computer
Engine Cooling Fan
Lighting Circuits
Power Accessories, Stop Lamp Circuits,
Rear Window Defogger
Anti-Lock Brakes, Variable
Effort Steering
Ignition Switch Circuits53
Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Fuse Panel
Your steering wheel radio controls are protected by
fuses.
For service, contact your Pontiac
service department.
Replacement Bulbs
OUTSIDE LAMPS BULB
Back-up Lamps ......................... 2057
Front Parkingnurn Signal Lamps
........ 2057 NA
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
... ... 912
Halogen Headlamps
Low-Beam
....... ,.. ........... 9006
High-Beam
........................... 9005
Stop/Tail/Turn Signal Lamps
............. 2057
INSIDE LAMPS
Dome Lamp .... .........
BULB
. 161
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Safety Chains ................................ 4-38
Safety Defects. Reporting
........................ 8-10
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... 111
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4
Seat Adjuster
.............................. 1-2. 1-48
Seatback Latches
.................................... 1-5
Reclining Front
............................. 1-4
Easy Entry
................................... 1-6
Manual Front
................................. 1-2
Manual Lumbar Support
................ ' ........ 1-3
Power ....................................... 1-3
Rear
........................................ 1-7
Seatcontrols
................................. 1-2
...
Seats
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 - 1
Securing a Child Restraint ............ 1.39. 1.41. 1-43
Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................. 2-24
Second Gear. Manual Transaxle
................... 2-25
Security System
................................ 2- 13
Service
........................................ 6-2
Bulletins. Ordering
............................ 8- 12
Bulletins. Ordering in Canada
................... 8- 11
Manuals. Ordering ............................ 8- 12
Manuals. Ordering in Canada ................... 8-11
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-58
Publications. Ordering
......................... 8- 12
Publications. Ordering in Canada
................ 8- 11
Work. Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6- 1
Service and Owner Publications
................... 8-12
Service Publications
............................. 8- 12
Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac ........... 1-27
Sheet Metal Damage ............................ 6-55 Shift Lever
............................... 2.21. 2.25
Shift Speeds
................. .............. 2-26
Shifting Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-21
Into Park (P)
................................. 2-29
ManualTransaxle
............................. 2-25
Outofpark
.................................. 2-31
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1-15
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-36
Skidding
...................................... 4-15
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-33
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-64
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-64
Sound Equipment.
Adding
.............. 2-17.2.18. 3-24
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-5 .
Speedometer ................................... 2-57
SRS ......................................... l-21
Stains. Cleaning ................................ 6-51
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-43
Starting Your Engine
...................... 2-16. 17. 18
Steam
........................................ 5-14
Steering
...................................... 4-11
In Emergencies
............................... 4-12
Power
...................................... 4-11
Tips ........................................ 4-11
Variable Effort
............................... 4-11
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-35
Steering Wheel Touch Controls
.................... 3-23
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-50
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-34
Sunglasses Storage .............................. 2-50
Stuck:
In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-34
SunVisors
.................................... 2-52
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Sunroof ................................... 2-53
Supplemental Restraint System
.................... 1-21
Surge Tank
Coolant
..................................... 5- 16
How to Add Coolant
.......................... 5- 18
Pressure Cap
................................. 6-28
Synchronization
.......... ........ ... 2-10
Symbols. Vehicle
....... .................... v
Tachometer
.................................. 2-58
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-39
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-25
Theft
......................................... 2-12
Theft-Deterrent Feature, CD Player
................ 3 -2 1
THEFTLOCK
TM ................................ 3-21
Thermostat
.................................... 6-28
Third Gear, Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-23
Third Gear, Manual Transaxle
..................... 2-25
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-35
Time, Setting the
................................ 3-8
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-49
TireLoading
................................... 4-33
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-33
Tires
......................................... 6-41
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-47
Chains
..................................... 6-49
BuyingNew
................................. 6-45
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-22
Cleaning
.................................... 6-55
Compact Spare
............................... 5-33
Inflation
.................................... 6-42
Inflation Check
............................... 7-41
Inspection
and Rotation ........................ 6-43 Loading
.............................. 4-33
Pressure
..................................... 6-42
Temperature
................................. 6-47
Traction
.................................... 6-46
Treadwear
................................... 6-46
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-46
Used Replacement Wheel
...................... 6-47
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-44
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-47
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-44
TopStrap
..................................... 1-38
TorqueLock
................................... 2-30
Torque, Wheel Nut
......................... 5-29, 6-64
Towing From the Front
.......................... 4-30, 4-31
From the Rear
............................... 4-32
Recreational Vehicle
.......................... 4-30
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-35
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Towing Your Vehicle From the Front
............... 4-30
Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear
................ 4-32
Trailer
Brakes
..................................... 4-38
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-40
Hitches
..................................... 4-38
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-41
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-41
Safety Chains
................................ 4-38
Tongueweight
............................... 4-37
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-38
Towing
..................................... 4-35
Turnsignals
................................. 4-40
Weight ..................................... 4-36
Drivingwith
................................. 4-39
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Transaxle Automatic
.................. 2.16.2.21.6.19. 7.42
Manual
...................... 2.16.2.25.6.21. 7.42
Transmitters. Keyless Entry
........................ 2-7
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-8
Trir, Odometer ................... .......... 2-57
Trink Lamr,
........................ .......... 2-47 I
Lock ....................................... 2-10
Security Override ............................. 2- 1 1
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals ............... 2-36
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
................... 2-35
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-40
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-5
Underbody
Flushing Service ................. 7-44
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-56
Up Shift Light
.......................... 2-27, 2-69
variable Effort Steering
... ............... 4-11
Vehicle Control
.................................... 4-6
Identification Number
......................... 6-58
Storage
...................... .......... 6-34
Ventilation System
............................... 3-7
Visor Vanity Mirrors
............................ 2-52
Damagewarnings
.............................. iv
Dimensions
................................. 6-65
Loading
.................................... 4-33
Visors, Sun
.................................... 2-52 warning
Devices
............................. 5-2
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-58
Warranty Information
.......................... 8-10
Washer Fluid. Windshield ...................... 6-29
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-54
Weatherstrips
....... ............ ........... 6-53
Alignment
................................ 6-47
Nut Torque ............................. 5-29, 6-64
Replacement
................................. 6-47
Used Replacement
............................ 6-47
Wrench
..................................... 5-25
Windows
..................................... 2-34
Auto-Down
.................... ...... 2-34
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-38
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-41
Windshield Wiper
.............................. 2-37
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-41
Winter Driving
................................. 4-26
Wiring, Headlamp
.............................. 6-59
Wrench, Wheel
........ ................ 5-25
Wheel
Lock
Out Switch ............................. 2-34 .
Power ....................................... 2-34
Fluid
.................................. 2-38, 6-29
Bladecheck
................................. 7-42
Fuses
...................................... 6-59
Wrecker Towing
........... ............... 5-8
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