1995 PONTIAC GRAND-AM battery replacement

Illuminated EntryExit System
When you lift the outside handle of either front door or
open a rear door, the lamps inside your vehicle will go
on. These lamps will fade out after about
40 seconds, or
when the ignition is turned on after all doors have been
closed.
If the ignition was recently turned off, the lamps
will fade out after
four seconds. These lamps will also
go on when you press the
DOOR or UNLOCK button
on the optional Keyless Entry transmitter.
If the ignition has been off for less than two minutes, the
lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for
15 seconds
when your key is removed from the ignition switch to
provide an illuminated exit. When the interior lamps go
off they will fade out like in a movie theatre.
Keyless Entry System
If your Pontiac has this option, you can lock and unlock
your doors or unlock your trunk from up to
30 feet (9 m)
away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your
vehicle.
Your Keyless Entry System operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Should interference to this system occur, try this:
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions on battery
replacement.
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Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain
transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter
won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you
have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter
works, it’s probably time to change the batteries.
To Replace Batteries in the Remote Keyless Entry
1. Pop the cover off by inserting a coin or similar
object in the slot between the covers, and then
twisting.
2. Lift the front cover off, bottom half first.
3. Remove and replace the two batteries. Use two
Duracell’ batteries, type DL-2016, or equivalent.
4. Replace the front cover. Make sure the cover is on
tightly,
so water won’t get in.
5. Check the transmitter operation.
Trunk Lock
To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert one of the
keys to the vehicle and
turn the trunk lock cylinder.
Remote Trunk Release
Pull upward on the remote release handle, located on the
floor near the left side of the driver’s seat, to release the
trunk lid. Make sure the lockout feature is not activated.
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Battery
Every new Pontiac has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You
never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time
for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom@
battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown
on the original battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or
more,
take off the black, negative (-) cable from the
battery. This will help keep your battery from running
down.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Jump Starting
For jump starting instructions, see “Jump Starting” in
the Index.
Halogen Bulbs
n burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid ........................ 6- 18
Adding
.................................... 6-20
Checking
................................... 6-18
Battery
Low Maintenance ............................ 6-3 1
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry
.............. 2-8
Replacement. Vehicle
......................... 6-3 1
Voltmeter ................................... 2-60
Warning Light
............................... 2-59
Warnings
.................................... 5-2
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-3
Blizzard
...................................... 4-24
Brake
Adjustment ................................. 6-30
Fluid. Adding
............................... 6-28
Master Cylinder
............................. 6-28
Parking
.................................... 2-25
PedalTravel
................................ 6-30
System Parts. Replacing ....................... 6-30
System Warning Light
........................ 2-60
Trailer
..................................... 4-34
Transaxle Shift Interlock
.................. 2-28. 7-40
Wear
...................................... 6-29
Brakes. Anti-Lock ............................... 4-6
Brakes. Trailer
................................. 4-34
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Break-In. New Vehicle .......................... 2- 11
BTSI (Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock)
......... 2-28. 7-40
Braking. In Emergencies .......................... 4-8
Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-56
Dome Lamp ................................ 2-45
Headlamps
................................. 6-32
Taillamps
................................... 6-33
FogLamp .................................. 6-34
Canada. Vehicles First Sold In .............. 1- 12.24. 38
Canadian Roadside Assistance ...................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
................... 6-55. 57
Carbon Monoxide ...................... 2.29.4.25. 33
Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3-19
CDErrors
...................................... 3-14
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-30
CD Player Theft Deterrent Feature ................. 3-16
Certificatiomire Label .......................... 4-28
Chains, Safety
................................. 4-34
Chains, Tire
................................... 6-42
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-21
Charging System Light
.......................... 2-59
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-68
Check Oil Light
................................ 2-66
Checking
Your Restraint Systems .................. 1-46
Checking
Automatic Transaxle Fluid ..................... 6-18
BrakeFluid
................................. 6-28
Engine Coolant .............................. 6-24
Engineoil
.................................. 6-11
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
........................ 6-22
Manual Transaxle Fluid
....................... 6-20
BTSI ...................................... 7-40
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Locks
Automatic Door .............................. 2-4
Door
....................................... 2-3
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Rear Door Security
............................ 2-5
Steering Column
............................. 7-40
Trunk ....................................... 2-8
Window
.................................... 2-31
Lockout Feature, Trunk ........................... 2-9
Long Trip, Before Leaving on a
.................... 4-19
Loss
of Control ................................ 4- 12
Low Coolant Light
.............................. 2-63
Low Maintenance Battery
........................ 6-3 1
Lubricants and Fluids .................... 6-55,7-43, 44
Lubrication, Body
.............................. 7-39
Lumbar, Manual Control
.......................... 1-3
Maintenance Record ........................... 7-45
Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
.................... 7-38
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
............... 7-41
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
......... 7.43. 44
Schedule1
................................... 7-6
Schedule
I Definition .......................... 7-4
ScheduleII
................................. 7-27
Schedule
II Definition .......................... 7-5
Scheduled Maintenance Services
................. 7-3
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts
............ 6-57
Maintenance. Underbody ......................... 6-49
Maintenance. When Trailer Towing
................. 4-37
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Service Engine Soon Light) ..................... 2-64
Manual Four-Way Adjustable Seat
.................. 1-2
ManualFrontSeat
............................... 1-1
Manual Lumbar Support
.......................... 1-3
Manual Remote Control Mirror .................... 2-47
Manual Transaxle
Fifth (5) Position ............................. 2-23
First
(1) Position ............................. 2-22
Fourth (4) Position
........................... 2-23
Neutral
(N) Position .......................... 2-23
Parking Your Vehicle
......................... 2-28
Reverse (R) Position
.......................... 2-23
Second(2)Position
........................... 2-22
Shift Light
............................... 2.23. 60
Shiftspeeds
................................ 2-23
Shifting
.................................... 2-22
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-14
Third (3) Position
............................ 2-23
Methanol (In Fuel) ............................... 6-3
Mirrors Convex Outside
............................. 2-48
Inside Daymight Rearview
.................... 2-46
Manual Remote Control
....................... 2-47
Power Remote Control
........................ 2-47
Visor Vanity
................................ 2-48
MTBE(InFue1)
................................. 6-3
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Rear Seat Passengers ............................ 1-25
Rear Towing Hookups
........................... 5- 11
Rear Window Defogger
........................... 3-4
Rearview Mirror. Inside Day/ Night
................ 2-46
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-3
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............ 7-43. 44
Recreational Vehicle Towing
...................... 4-26
Front ........................................ 27
Rear
....................................... 4-28
Remote Fuel Door Release
........................ 6-5
Remote Keyless Entry
............................ 2-6
Battery Replacement
........................... 2-8
Matching Transmitters
......................... 2-7
Remote Trunk Release ............................ 2-8
Replacement Bulbs
............................. 6-56
Replacement Parts
.............................. 6-57
Replacement, Wheel
............................ 6-41
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-47
Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After
aCrash ...................................... 1-47
Restraints, Checking Your
........................ 1-46
Restraints, Child
................................ 1-3 1
Restraints, Head
................................. 1-5
Restraints, Replacing Parts After a Crash
............ 1-47
Reverse (R) Position, Automatic Transaxle
........... 2- 19
Reverse (R) Position, Manual Transaxle
............. 2-23
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-24
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-6
Roadside Assistance, Canadian
..................... 8-7
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-29
Rotation, Tire
.................................. 6-37
Operation ................................... 2-7
safety Belt Extender ............................ 1-46
Safety Belt Warning Light
.................... 1.7. 2.58
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-7
Adults ..................................... 1-12
Automatic Lap-Shoulder ...................... 1 . 12
Careof
.................................... 6-46
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-30
Driver Position
.............................. 1-12
Extender
................................... 1-46
How to Wear Properly
..................... 1 - 12, 13
Incorrect Usage
............... 1-15, 16, 17,18,44, 45
LapBelt
................................... 1-30
Lap-Shoulder
............................... 1-25
Questions People Ask
......................... 1-11
Rear Comfort Guides
......................... 1-28
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-25
Rear Seat Passengers
......................... 1-25
Replacing After a Crash
....................... 1-47
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-24
Usebychildren
............................. l-31
Use by Larger Children ........................ 1-43
Use by Smaller Children and Babies
............. 1-31
Use During Pregnancy
........................ 1-23
Safety Chains .................................. 4-34
Safety Defects
Reporting to General Motors
.................... 8-5
Reporting to the Canadian Government ............ 8-5
Reporting to the United States Government ......... 8-4
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3
Seat, Power
.................................... l-2
WhyTheyWork .............................. 1-8
Safety Warnings and Symbols 111 ... .......................
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