headlamp PONTIAC GRAND AM 2003 User Guide

No one can see as well at night as in the daytime.
But as we get older these differences increase.
A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much
light
to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
What you do in the daytime can also affect your
night vision. For example,
if you spend the day in bright
sunshine you are wise
to wear sunglasses. Your
eyes will have less trouble adjusting
to night. But if
you’re driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night. They may
cut down
on glare from headlamps, but they also
make a
lot of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps.
It can take a second or two, or even several
seconds, for your eyes
to readjust to the dark. When
you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver
who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with
misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid staring
directly into the approaching headlamps. Keep your
windshield and all the glass on your vehicle
clean
- inside and out. Glare at night is made much
worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass
can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes
lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would,
making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a
roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep
your eyes moving; that way, it’s easier
to pick out dimly
lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be
checked regularly for proper aim,
so should your eyes
be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from
night blindness
- the inability to see in dim light - and
aren’t even aware of it.
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You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your
vehicle. This can cause deadly
CO (carbon
monoxide) gas to get inside.
CO could
overcome you and kill you. You can’t see
it or
smell
it, so you might not know it is in your
vehicle. Clear away snow from around the
base of your vehicle, especially any that is
blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around
again from time to time to be sure snow
doesn’t collect there.
Open a window just a little on the side of the
vehicle that’s away from the wind. This will help keep
CO out. 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 a while.
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 from 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.
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Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
Service ............................................................ 5.3
Doing Your Own Service Work
......................... 5.3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle
...................................................... 5.4
Fuel ................................................................ 5.5
Gasoline Octane
............................................ 5.5
Gasoline Specifications
.................................... 5.5
California Fuel
............................................... 5-6
Additives
....................................................... 5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries
............................... 5-7
Filling
a Portable Fuel Container ..................... -5-9
Filling Your Tank
............................................ 5-7
Checking Things Under the Hood
.................................................... 5-10
Hood Release
.............................................. 5-10
Engine Compartment Overview
....................... 5-12
Engine Oil
................................................... 5.15
Engine Air CleanedFilter
................................ 5-21
Manual Transaxle Fluid
.................................. 5-22
Hydraulic Clutch
........................................... 5-23
Engine Coolant
............................................. 5-23
Engine Overheating
....................................... 5-26
Cooling System
............................................ 5-29
Power Steering Fiuia
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Windshield Washer Fluid ................................ 5-37
Brakes
........................................................ 5.39
Battery
........................................................ 5.42
Jump Starting
............................................... 5-43
Bulb Replacement .......................................... 5.49
Halogen Bulbs
.............................................. 5.49
Headlamps
.................................................. 5.49
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
.............. 5-50
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
......... 5.50
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps
............ 5.51
Replacement Bulbs
....................................... 5.51
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.............. 5.52
Tires
.............................................................. 5.53
Inflation
.. Tire Pressure ................................ 5-54
Tire Inspection and Rotation
........................... 5-55
When It
Is Time for New Tires ....................... 5-56
Buying New Tires
......................................... 5-56
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
......................... 5-57
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
.................. 5-59
Wheel Replacement
...................................... 5-59
Tire Chains
.................................................. 5-60
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................ 5-61
Changing
a Flat Tire ..................................... 5-62
Compact Spare Tire
...................................... 5-71
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Bulb Replacement
For replacement bulb sizes, see Replacement Bulbs on
page 5-51. For any bulb changing procedure not
listed in this section, contact your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
A CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside
and can burst
if you drop or scratch the bulb.
You or others could be injured. Be sure to read
and follow the instructions on
the bulb
package.
Headlamps
1, Lift up on the two retaining clips which secure the
headlamp assembly.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Lift the headlamp assembly forward, out of the
mounting bracket.
Turn the bulb assembly retainer counterclockwise
one-sixth of a turn and pull out the bulb assembly.
Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness.
After replacing the bulb, reverse Steps
1 through 4
to reinstall the bulb assembly and headlamp
assembly.
Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps
1. Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer to the
removal procedure earlier in this section.
2. Turn the bulb assembly retainer and pull out
the bulb.
3. Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness.
4. When replacing the bulb, be sure to properly
align the bulb with the locating feature in the
assembly.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the bulb
assembly.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL)
1,
2,
3.
4
Open the trunk lid and locate the center
high-mounted stoplamp on the inside of the lid.
Remove the three screws.
Gently remove and replace the bulb(s).
Reverse Steps
1 and 2 to reassemble the lamp
assembly.
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory
to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are
not needed. However,
if you notice unusual tire wear or
your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment
may need to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the
wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some
aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
See your dealer
if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new ~hppl shnulc! hae the qqme inauj-carryin~
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted
the same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new
GM
original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to
have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts
for your vehicle. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel
bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous.
It could affect the braking and
handling
of your vehicle, make your tires lose
air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be
injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel
bolts and wheel nuts for replacement.
Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems
with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height,
vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain
clearance to the body and chassis.
See
Changing a flat Tire on page 5-62 for more
information.
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Relays 16
17
18
19
20
21 22
Fuses 23-32
33
34
35
36
37
3e
39
40 Usage
Air Conditioning Compressor
Not Used
Fuel Pump
Automatic Headlamp System
Automatic Headlamp System
Horn
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Usage
Spare Fuse Holder
Rear Defog
Accessory Power Outlets,
Cigarette Lighter
Generator
Not Used
Air Conditioning Compressor, Body
Function Control Module
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
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Fuses
41
42
43
44
45 46
47
48 49 50
51 52
53
54
55 56
57 Usage
Ignition
System
Back-up Lamps, Brake Transaxle
Shift Interlock
Horn PCM Parking Lamps
Climate Control System,
Air Conditioning
Canister Vent Valve, Exhaust
Oxygen Sensors
Fuel Pump, injectors
Not Used
Right Headlamp
Left Headlamp
Cooling Fan
#2
HVAC Blower (Climate Control)
Crank
Coolina Fan #2 Ground
Fuse Puller for Mini Fuses
Not Used
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Adding Washer Fluid ....................................... 5-37
Additional Program Information
........................... 7-8
Additives, Fuel
................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment
............................ 5-81
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)
............................ 3-41 ~ 3-48, 3-59
Air Bag
Readiness Light
.......................................... 3-25
Air Bag System, Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)
............................................. 1-53
Air CleanedFilter, Engine ................................. 5-21
All Overseas Locations ...................................... 7-4
Aluminum Wheels
........................................... 5-77
Antenna, Fixed Mast
....................................... 3-72
Antenna, XMTM Satellite Radio System
............... 3-72
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
............................ 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light
.............. 3-28
Appearance Care
............................................ 5-72
Care
of Safety Belts .................................... 5-75
Cleaning the Inside
of Your Vehicle ................ 5-72
Finish Damage
............................................ 5-77
AM
............................................................... 3-70
ChPMim! Psi nt SFQttinCJ ............................... 5-78
Cleaning the Outside
of Your Vehicle .............. 5-75
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
.......... 5-78
Sheet Metal Damage
................................... 5-77
Underbody MaiGtenanee
............................... 5-78
Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-75 Ashtrays
........................................................ 3-17
Audio System(s)
............................................. 3-38
Audio Systems
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
...................... 3-69
Care
of Your Cassette Tape Player ................ 3-70
Care of Your CD Player
............................... 3-72
Care of Your CDs
........................................ 3-71
Chime Level Adjustment
............................... 3-72
DAB Radio Antenna System
.......................... 3-72
Fixed Mast Antenna
..................................... 3-72
Radio with Cassette and CD
......................... 3-55
Radio with CD
.................................... 3-39, 3-43
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)
................................ 3-39
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)
................................ 3-38
Theft-Deterrent Feature
................................ 3-68
Understanding Radio Reception
..................... 3-70
XMTM Satellite Radio Antenna System
............ 3-72
Automatic Headlamp System
............................ 3-14
Automatic Transaxle
........................................ 2-19
Fluid
.......................................................... 5-22
Automatic Transaxle Check
.............................. 6-10
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check
............................................. 6-11
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Backing Up .................................................... 4-41
Battery
.......................................................... 5-42
Battery Replacement
......................................... 2-6
Battery Run-Down Protection
............................ 3-1 7
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
......................... 4-23
Body Lubrication Service
.................................. 6-10
Brake Parking
...................................................... 2-29
System Inspection
....................................... 6-1 4
System Warning Light
.................................. 3-26
Brake Adjustment
............................................ 5-42
Brake Fluid
.................................................... 5-39
Brake Pedal Travel
......................................... 5-42
Brake System Warning Light
............................ 3-26
Brake Wear
................................................... 5-41
Brakes .......................................................... 5-39
Braking
........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
..................................... 4-9
Break-in, New Vehicle
..................................... 2-18
Bulb Replacement
........................................... 5-49
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
........ 5-50
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
............. 5-50
Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-49
Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-51
Buying New Tires
........................................... 5-56
Headlamps
................................................. 5-49
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps
............ 5-51
C
California Fuel .................................................. 5-6
Canada
........................................................... 7-4
Canadian Owners
................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance ........................... 7-6
Capacities and Specifications
............................ 5-86
Carbon Monoxide
........................... 4-26, 4-37, 4-33
Care of Safety Belts
........................................ 5-75
Care of Your
Cassette Tape Player
................................... 3-70
CDS
.......................................................... 3-71
Cassette Deck Service ...................................... 6-9
Cassette Tape Messages
................................. 3-65
Center Console Storage Area
........................... 2-37
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
........... 5-50
Center Rear Passenger Position, Safety Belts
..... 1-27
Chains, Tires
.................................................. 5-60
Charging System Light
.................................... 3-26
Check
Checking Coolant
............................................ 5-25
Checking Engine Oil ........................................ 5-15
Checking Things Under the Hood
...................... 5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems ...................... 1-60
Chemical Paint Spotting
................................... 5-78
CD Player
.................................................. 3-72
CD Adapter Kits
............................................. 3-66
Engine Light
............................................... 3-31
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DAB Radio .................................................... 3-70
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
......................... 3-13
Defensive Driving
............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting
................................. 3-1 9
Delayed Headlamps ........................................ 3-1 5
Delayed Locking ............................................... 2-8
Dinghy Towing
................................................ 4-33
Doing Your Own Service Work
........................... 5-3
Dolly Towing
.................................................. 4-34
Dome Lamp
................................................... 3-16
Door
Delayed Locking
........................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks
......................................... 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............... 2-8
Rear Security Locks
..................................... 2-10
Position, Safety Belt
..................................... 1-14
Six-Way Power Seat
...................................... 1-3
At Night
..................................................... 4-17
City
........................................................... 4-21
Defensive
..................................................... 4-2
Drunken
....................................................... 4-2
Freeway
..................................................... 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
.............................. 4-25
In Rain and on Wet Roads
........................... 4-19
Winter
........................................................ 4-26
Locks
.......................................................... 2-7
Driver
Driving Driving
On Grades
.......................................... 4-42
Driving on Snow or Ice
.................................... 4-27
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
............... 4-20
Driving with
a Trailer ....................................... 4-40
Driving
Through Flowing Water
......................... 4-21
E
Easy Entry Seat ............................................... 1-6
Electrical System
Add-on Equipment
...................................... 5-81
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-81
Power Windows and Other Power Options
...... 5-81
Windshield Wiper Fuses
............................... 5-81
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
..................... 2-14
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs
................................................... 3-33
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter
......................................... 5-21
Battery
....................................................... 5-42
Change Engine Oil Light
............................... 3-35
Check and Service Engine Soon Light
............ 3-31
Coolant
...................................................... 5-23
Coolant Heater
............................................ 2-22
Coolant Temperature Gage
........................... 3-30
Cooling System Inspection
............................ 6-14
Engine Compartment Overview
...................... 5-12
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