1996 PONTIAC GRAND-AM bulb

Turn and Lane Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you
to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a %urn, move the lever all the way up or down.
When the
turn is finished, the lever will return
automatically.
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A green arrow on the
instrument panel
will flash
in the direction of the turn
or lane change.
To signal a lane change; just raise or lower the lever
until the mow starts to flash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when
you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash
at twice the normal rate, a signal bulb may be burned
out.
If a bulb is burned,out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don't go on at all when you
signal
a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check
the fuse (see
"Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index).
Headlamp High/Low Beam
To change the headlamps
from low
bearn to high or
high to
low, pull the turn
signal lever all
the way
toward you. Then release it.
When the high beams are
on, this blue light on the
instrument panel also will
be on.
The headlamp highfiow beam indicator light may flash
if the Daytime Running Lights (Dm) system is
experiencing a problem or if a headlamp is
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Oil Pressure Light
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If you have a problem with your oil, this light may stay
on after you start your
engine,
or come on when
you are driving. This
indicates that oil is not
going through your engine
quickly enough to keep it
lubricated.
The engine could be low
on oil, or could have some
other oil problem. Have it fixed right away.
The oil light could also come on in the following
situations:
When the ignition is on but the engine is not running,
the light will come on as a test to show you it is
working, but the light will go out when you turn the
ignition to START. If it doesn’t come on with the
ignition
on, you may have a problem with the fuse or
bulb. Have it fixed right away.
0 On four cylinder engines, when the engine is idling
at
a stop, the light may blink on and off. In addition,
if you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a
moment. This is normal.
Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
If
you do, your engine can become so hot that it
catches fire. You or others could be burned.
Check your oil
as soon as possible and have
your vehicle serviced.
I NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and
is not covered by your
warranty,
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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 bxmsaxle.
If you have a manual transaxle with FWTH (5) gear,
it’s better not to use
FIFTH (5) gear. Just drive in
FOURTH (4) gear (or- as vou need to, a lower gear).
Parking on Hills
You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer
attached, on a
hill. If something goes wrong, your rig
could start to move. People can be injured, and both
your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s
how to
do it:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into
PARK (P) yet, or into a gear for a manual transaxle.
Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes until the chocks absorb
the load.
Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your
parking
brake, and then shift to PARK (P), or REVERSE (R)
for a manual transaxle.
Release the regular brakes.
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Halogen Bulbs
’ I CAUTION:
I
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.
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
When replacing the headlamp bulb, do not touch the
glass portion of the new halogen bulb. The oil from your
fingers
will shorten the life of your new halogen bulb.
For the type
of bulb, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the
Index.
1. On the driver’s side only, unscrew the butterfly
2. Remove the attachment bolts of the headlamp
fastener. Then
lift the plate.
support strap.
3. Remove the two headlamp assembly attachment
bolts.
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4. Lift the headlamp assembly out of the mounting
bracket
5. Twist the bulb assembly counterclockwise one-sixth
of a turn and pull out the bulb assembly.
6. Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness.
7. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to replace the bulb
assembly and headlamp housing.
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Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement
Don’t change your fog lamp bulbs unless you have the
proper aiming equipment. See your Pontiac dealer
if you
have any further questions.
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulb, see “Replacement Bulbs’’ in the
Index.
1. Pull back the trunk trim.
2. Remove the four wing bolts which fasten the
taillamp lens
to the vehicle.
3. Carefully remove the taillamp lens from the body
and avoid scratching the paint or dropping it.
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4. To remove a socket, push in the lock tab and turn the
socket counterclockwise
to pull it out.
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5. To remove a bulb, gently push in and turn the bulb
counterclockwise.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to reassemble the
taillamp.
Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement
It may not be obvious how to change your dome lamp
bulb. Here’s
how: Grasp the center front and center rear
portion of the housing and squeeze firmly but gently.
The
housing should pop off.
If this doesn’t, work, you hay need to use a small
flat-head screwdriver under the side of the housing to
help pry it
off.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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Replacement . Bulbs
OUTSIDE LAMPS BULB
Back-up Lamps ......................... 2057
Front Parkingnurn Signal Lamps ........ 2057 NA
License Plate Lamp ....................... 194
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
............. 912
Halogen Headlamps
Low-Beam
............................ 9006
1
High-Beam ........................... 9005
Front
.............................. 194NA
Rear ................................... 24
Stop/”ail/Turn Signal Lamps ............... 2057
Trunk Lamp ............................... 906
Fog Lamps .............................. 885
Sidemarker Lamps
INSIDE LAMPS BULB
Ashtray ........... ....... 161
Front Reading Lamps Without
Sunroof ........................ 168
With Sunroof ......................... .21 4.2
Rear Reading Lamps ...................... 168
Heater and
A/C Control .................... 161
High-Beam Indicator
....................... 161
Indicator Lamps
......... ‘1 ................. 161
GloveboxLamp .......................... 161
Underdash Lamp ......................... 194
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