seats PONTIAC PONTIAC 1995 Owners Manual

1995 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner’s Manual
Seats and Restraint Systems ...... F.-c-.,. ............................................... 1-1
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts prop\
erly. It also explains the “SRS” system.
Features and Controls ............................................................... 2-1
This section explains how to start and operate your Pontiac.
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems .................................................. 3-1
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your
audio system.
YourDrivingandtheRoad ........................................................... 4-1
ProblernsontheRoad ............................................................... 5-1
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road\
and how to drive under different conditions.
This section tells you what to
do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine
overheating, etc.
Here the manual tells you how to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good.
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and \
what fluids and lubricants
to use.
This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service publications.
It
also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on pag\
e 8-4.
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.
Service and Appearance Care.. ....................................................... 6-1
Maintenanceschedule ............................................................... 7-1
Customer Assistance Information ..................................................... 8-1
Index ........................................................................\
..... 9-1
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v Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
Here you’ll find information about the seats in your
Pontiac and how to use your safety belts properly. You
can also learn about some things you should
not do with
air bags and safety belts.
Seats and Seat Controls
This section tells you how to adjust the seats and
explains reclining seatbacks and head restraints.
Manual Front Seat
Lift the bar under the front of the sea.t to unlock it. Slide
the seat to where you want it and release the bar.
Try to
move the seat with your body to be sure
the seat is
locked
in place.
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Adults
This part is only for people of adult size.
Be aware that there are special thgs to know about
safety belts and children. And there are different rules
for smaller children and babies.
If a child will be riding
in your Pontiac, see the part of this manual called
“Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s
protection.
First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your
vehcle has.
We’ll start
with the driver position.
Driver Position (2-Door Models)
This part describes the driver’s restraint system. If you
have a four-door model, see “Driver Position (4-DOOr
Models)” later in this section.
Lap-Shoulder Belt (2-Door Models)
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it
properly.
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index)
so you can sit up straight.
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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle, Driver Position (4-Door Models)
The belt should go back out of the way.
This part describes the driver’s restraint system. If you
have a two-door model, see “Driver Position (2-Door
Models)’’ earlier in this section.
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Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the
way.
If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the
belt and your vehicle.
Lap-Shoulder Belt (4-Door Models)
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it
properly.
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index)
so you can sit up straight.
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You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part
about the top strap if the child restraint has one.
1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air
bag, always move the seat as
far back as it will go
before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See
“Seats”
in the Index.)
2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions
for the child restraint.
3. Secure the child in the child restraint as the
instructions say.
4. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder
portions
of the vehicle’s safety belt through or
around the restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show
you how.
If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or
neck, put it behind the child restraint.
5. Buckle the belt.
Make sure the release button is positioned
so you
would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly
if
you ever had to.
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To use a child restraint here, you will need a special
infantkhild seat attaching belt and the hardware that
goes with it. See the earlier part about the top strap
if the
child restraint has one.
Your dealer can order the belt and attaching hardware
and install the hardware for you. It’s free. The special
belt is
GM Part No. 12340286. Your dealer can find the
part number for the correct attaching hardware in the
accessory section
of the GM Parts Catalog. Once the special hardware is installed, please follow
the
instructions with
it and these steps:
1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air
bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go
before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See
“Seats”
in the Index.)
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Automatic Transaxle
Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever on the
steering column or on the console between the seats.
Maximum engine speed is limited
on automatic
transaxle vehicles, when you’re in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL
(N), to protect driveline components from
improper operation.
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
PARK (P): This locks your front wheels, It’s the best
position
to use when you start your engine because your
vehicle can’t move easily.
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nunk Access Panel Accessory Outlet
If you have split rear seats,
you may have a trunk
access panel
for storing long
objects that may
not fit
completely in your trunk,
like skis. Pull your rear
armrest
down, then pull the
latch on the trunk access
panel.
If your vehicle has a center console, you have a 12-volt
outlet.
It is on the passenger side, near the floor. Open
the cover to use the outlet.
I NOTICE:
Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle
can damage it or keep other things from working
as they should. This wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Check with your dealer before adding
electrical equipment and never use anything
requiring more than
20 amps.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger
uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear
window. Press the button to
turn the defogger on. It will
turn itself off after about 10
minutes.
If you turn it on again, the defogger will only run for
about five minutes before turning
off. You can also turn it
off by turning off the ignition or pressing the button again.
Flow-Through Ventilation System
Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies
outside air into the vehicle when it
is moving. Outside
air
will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning
fan is running.
Ventilation Tips
Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license
or decal across the defogger grid.
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NOTICE:
Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp
on the inside
of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction, such as leaves. The heater and
defroster will work
far better, reducing the chance of
fogging the inside of your windows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, adjust the
mode knob to
FLOOR and the fan to the highest
speed for a few moments before driving off.
This
helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture
and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your
windows.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear of
objects. This helps
air to circulate throughout your
vehicle.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers,
and fusible thermal links
in the wiring itself. This
greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical
problems.
Some fuses are in a fuse
block on the passenger side
of the instrument panel.
Pull off the cover labeled
FUSES to expose the fuses.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Additional fuses are in the underhood electrical centers
on the right and left sides of the engine compartment.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the
band is broken or melted, replace the
fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
Circuit Description
Breaker
C Power Windows
D Power Seats
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