1996 PONTIAC GRAND-AM cruise control

Tilt Wheel (Option)
A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering
wheel before you drive.
You can also raise it to the highest level to give your
legs more room when
you exit and enter the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level,
then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Turn SignallMultifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes your:
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
0 Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
0 Cruise Control (Option)
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Cruise Control (Option)
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 h/h) or more without keeping your foot on
the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise
control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph
(40 hh).
When you apply your brakes or push the clutch pedal
(if you have a manual transaxle), the cruise control
shuts
off.
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can't drive safely at a steady speed. So,
don't use your cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.
slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes
in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and
you could lose control. Don't
use cruise control on slippery roads.
0 Cruise control can be dangerous on
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Setting Cruise Control
If you leave your cruise control switch on when
you’re not using cruise,
you might hit a button
ana
go into cruise when you don’t want to. You
could be startled and even lose control. Keep
the cruise control switch OFF until yon want
to
me it.
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1. Move the cruise control switch to ON.
2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Push in the SET button at
the end of the lever and
release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
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Resuming a Set Speed
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Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed
and then you apply the brake. This,
of course, shuts off
the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once
you’re going about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you
can move the cruise control switch from
ON to
R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for about half
a second.
You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay
there.
If you hold the switch at R/A longer than half a second,
the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the
switch or apply the brake, or clutch pedal
(if you have a
manual transaxle). You could be startled and even lose
control.
So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the
switch to R/A.
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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the
first:
1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
2. Push the SET button at the end of the lever, then
release the button and the accelerator pedal.
You’ll now cruise
at the higher speed.
Here’s the second way to go to a higher speed:
Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it
there until you get up to the speed you want, and
then release the
switch.
To increase your speed in very small amounts, move
the switch to R/A for less than half a second and then
release it. Each time you
do this, your vehicle will go
about 1 mph (1.6 h/h) faster.
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while using
cruise control:
0 Press in the button at the end of the lever until you
reach the lower speed you
want, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, push the
button
for less than half a second. Each time you do
this, you'I1 go 1 mph (1.6 h/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When
you take your foot
off the pedal, your vehicle will slow
down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the bills.
When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the
accelerator pedal to-maintain your speed.
When going
downhill, you may have to brake
or shift to a lower gear
to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake
takes
YOU out of cruise control. Many driven find this to;
be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on
steep
hills.
'Ending Cruise Control
There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch
pedal,
if you have a manual transaxle: OR
Move the cruise switch to OFF.
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory is erased.
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Fuse
INT LPS
PWR
ST
RDO IGN
HTR-A/C
CRUISE
TAIL LPS
a Fuse Useage
PWR WDO Power Window (Circuit Breaker)
TURN Turn Signal Lamps
Useage
Alarm Module (Illuminated Entry,
Warning Chimes, Overhead
Lamps., MapJReading Lamps,
Glove Box Lamp, Trunk Lamp,
Radio, Power Mirrors), Anti-Lock
Brakes, Variable
Effort Steering,
Remote Keyless
Entry
Power Seat ?,,,. :. . . .- . - . .. .. Radi&-<-'&'.: ?.>I' ?;~-,~:-~~~,(l ,;,* , ' _. . . I' . &-:.*& . : ' . . I 8.. .~ . . .I d&
Heater/Air Conditioning Blower,
Daytime Running Lamps, Automatic Light Control
Cruise Control
Parking Lamps, Taillamps,
Sidemarker Lamps, License
Lamps, Instrument Panel Lights,
Headlamp
Warning Alarm
Cigarette Lighter
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Part C: -Periodic Maintenance
Inspections connections, or other conditions which could cause a heat
build-up in
the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into
the vehcle. See “Engine Exhaust”
in the Index.
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
spxing and fall). You should let your GM dealer’+& ?::. Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
service department or other qualified service center ,:5; 4
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are fittings and clamps; replac\
e as needed.
completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a Pontiac service manual. See “Service and Inspect the throt\
tle linkage for interference or binding, and
. ..,..
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Owner Publications” in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive
Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system
for.damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear, or
.
lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,
etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for
damage,
tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the colillplee exhaust system. Inspect the body near
the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or
out-o€-position
parts as well as open seams, holes, loose fordamage
or missing parts. Replace parts
as needed.
Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper
hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafhg, etc.
Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition.
Also inspect drum brake linings for. wear and
cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel
cylinders, capers, parking brake, etc. The parking brake
is
self-adjusting and no manual adjustment is required. You
may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your
driving habits or conditions result
in fi-equent braking.
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Climate Control System ........................... 3-1 .
Climate Control System with Air Conditioning ......... 3-3
Clock. Setting the ................................ 3-8
Clutch. Hydraulic
............................... 6-21
Clutch Fluid. Hydraulic
.......................... 6-22
Comfort Controls
................................ 3 - 1
Compact Disc Adapter Kit ................... 3- 13, 3- 16
Compact Disc Care .............................. 3#-25 .
Compact Disc Player ............................ 3-17
Compact Disc Player Errors
.... ................... 3 - 18
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-31
Control
of a Vehicle ............................... 4-5
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-45
Coolant
....................................... 6-22
Heater. Engine
............................... 2- 16
Surge Tank ................................... 5-16
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
....................... 6-26
Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-7
Cruise Control ................................. 2-35
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users ......... 8-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8-2
Coinholder
.................................... 2-46
Cooling System ....................... .( ........ 5-14
Customer Assistance Information
.................... 8- 1
Damage. Finish ................................ 6-51 Defensive Driving
............................... 4- 1
Defogger. Rear Window .......................... 3-7
Defogging
..................................... 3-6
Defrosting
...................................... 3-6
Dimensions. Vehicle ............................. 6-61
Dolby@
B Noise Reduction ....................... 3-12
Driver Position
................................. 1-12 Door Locks .................. ,. .................. 2.-3
Defensive
.................................... 4-1
Drunken ..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-21
Night
. '\. .................................... 4-15
On Grades While Towing a Trailer ............... 4-39
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-23
Through Water ................................ 4-19
Winter
....................................... 4-25
With a Trailer ................................ 4-38
-In a Blizzard .................................. 4-27
In Foreign Countries ............................ 6-3
IntheRain
................................... 4-17
OnCurves
.................................. 4-10
On Snow and Ice .............................. 4-26
WetRoads
.................................. 4-17
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-2
' .. 4 . 0 . . ;.&$ ... .:;::.I.... .... :?&% Damage. Sheet Metal ............................ 6-50 .. VI
Daytime Running Lamps ......................... 2-40 Easy Entry Seat ...................
Dead Battery ................................... 5-2 Electrical Equipment. Adding ...... 2-
Defects. Reporting Safety ......................... 8-9 Electrical System ...................
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14.2.15.3.24. 6254 1-6
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