1996 PONTIAC GRAND-AM door lock

For example,
these symbols
me used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD BAllERY
CAUSE
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS OR FLAMES
FLAME
EXPLODE BAllERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
yorr passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN SEAT
BELTS
Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
Op
AIR BAG p
These symbols
have
to do with
your lights:
SIGNALS e
TURN
PARKING
pf
LAMPS
RUNNING
' ' 0
DAYTIME *
LAMPS *
FOG LAMPS $0
These symbols
are
on some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING FAN
These symbols are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
ENGINE k
COOLANT - rd
TEMP -
BRAKE (0)
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(e)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may
see:
FUSE
LIGHTER
m
HORN )tr
SPEAKER
b
il'
FUEL
V
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Head Restraints Seatback
Latches (2-Door Models)
Head restraints are fixed on some models and adjustable
on others. Slide
an adjustable head restraint up or down
so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of
your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck
injury in a crash.
On some models, the head restraints tilt forward and
rearward
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The front seatback folds forward to let people get into
the back seat.
To fold a front seat forward, lift the seatback latch.
When
you return the seatback to its original position, the
seatback will lock.
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Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Models)
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Q:
11 an easy entry rlgnr rronr seat isn’t locked, it
can move. In a sudden stop or crash, the person
sitting there could be injured. After you’ve used
it,
be sure to push rearwa‘rd on an easy entry seat
to be sure it is locked.
Rear Seats
The right front seat of your vehicle makes it easy to get
in and out of the rear seat.
Tilt the right front seatback Completely forward and
whole seat will slide forward.
Folding the Rear Seat (Option) , ~~ ?.L-
Move the right front seatback to its original position
after someone
gets into the rear seat area. Then move TO open, pull forward on the seat tab.
the seat rearward until it locks. To close, push the seatback up to its original. position.
Push the seatback completely up against the back plate
to ensure that the latch will, hook. Tilt the seatback completely forward again to get
out.
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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 specid things to know about
safety belts and children. And there are different des
for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding
in your Pontiac, see the part of this manual called
“Childrin.’’ Follow those rules
for everyone’s
protection.
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First, you’ll want to know which restrakt systems your
vehicle has.
We’ll
start with the driver position.
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Driver Position
This part describes the drives’s restraint system.
Lap-Shoulder Belt
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.
3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Don’t let it get twisted.
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (&Door Models) To move it down, squeeze the release button and move
Before
you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt
adjuster to the height that is right for you. the adjuster to the desired position.
You can move the
adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt
guide. After you move the adjuster to where you want it,
try to move it down without squeezing the release button
to make sure it has locked into position.
Adjust the height
so that the shoulder portion of the belt
is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away
from your face and neck, but not falling off your
sh'oulder.
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One key is used for the If you need a new key, go to your Pontiac dealer for
igdtion,
the doors and all the correct key code. Remember to carry &e pre-cut
other locks. emergency key which Pontiac sends
after delivery. h
an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance
Program at 1-8'00-ROADSIDD or 1-800-762-3743.
NOTICE:
Your Pontiac has a number of new features that
can help prevent theft, therefore, you
can have a
lot of trouble getting'into your vehicle if you ever
lock your keys inside.
You may even have to
damage your vehicle
to get in. So be sure you
have extra keys.
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When a new Grand Am is delivered, the dealer removes
the tags firom the keys, and gives them to the first owner.
Each tag has a code on
it that tells your dealer or a
qualified locksmith
how to make extra keys. Keep the
tags
in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you'll be able
to have new ones made easily using these tags.
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Door Locks
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Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers
-9 especially children -9 can easily
open the doors and fall out. When
a door is
locked, the inside handle won’t.open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked
door when
you slow down or stop your vehicle.
This
may not be so obvious: You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in
a
crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety belts
properly,
lock your doors, and you will be far
better off whenever you drive your vehicle.
There
are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, you can use your key in the door lock.
You
can also use the Keyless Entry System if your
vehicle has this option.
From the inside, you can lock the door by sliding the
locking lever rearward.
To unlock the door, slide the locking lever forward.
The
lock control will show orange when in the unlock
position.
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Power Door Locks
With power door locks, you can lock
dr unlock all the
doors
of your vehicle from
the driver or front passenger
door lock switch.
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On four-door models, slide the lock lever on each rear
door to lock or unlock that door.
Automatic Door Locks
Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. If you
have
an autom’atic transaxle, all of the doors will lock
when you move
your shift lever out of PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). I€ you havg: a manual transaxle, all
of the doors will lock when the vehicle reaches about
8 mph (13 lqn/h). If someone needs to get out while
the vehicle is running, have that person use the manual
or power lock. When the door is closed again, it will
lock automatically when you
move your shift lever out
of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If you have a manual
transaxle, the doors will lock when the vehicle reaches
about
8 mph (1 3 km/h). All doors will automatically
unlock when the key
is turned to the OFF position.
If you don’t want the doors to automatically unlock
when the
key is turned to the OW position, you can
remove the
DR UNLK fuse from the vehicle fuse block.
For
fuse location, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in
the Index.
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