1996 PONTIAC GRAND-AM height

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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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Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes
are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something
is wrong with
your brakes.
Free movement
of brake calipers and properly torqued
wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake
pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake calipers
for movement, brake pads for wear, and evenly torque
wheel nuts in the proper sequence to
GM specifications.
Your rear drum brakes don't have wear indicators, but
if
you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear
brake linings inspected.
Also, the rear brake drums
should be removed and inspected each time the tires
are
removed for rotation or changing. When you have the
front brakes replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign
of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc
brakes adjust for wear.
If you rarely make a moderate ar
heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly.
If you drive in that way, then -- very carefully -- make
a few moderate brake stops about every 1,000 miles
(1 600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly.
If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your
rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by
backing up
'and firmly applying the brakes a few times.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modem vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be
of top quality and work well
together
if the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Vehicles we design and teSt have top-quality
GM brake
parts in them,
as your Pontiac does when it is new.
When you replace parts
of your 'braking system -- for
example, when your brake linings wear down and you
have to have new
ones put in -- be sure you get new
genuine
GM replacement parts. If you don't, your
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Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted
or co’rroded.
If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel,
wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the
wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum
wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your
Pontiac dealer if any
of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind
of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the she load carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the
same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new
GM original
equipment
parts. This way, you will be sure to have the
right wheel, wheel bolts
and wheel nuts for your Pontiac
model.
A CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
It could affect the braking and handling
of your
vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you
lose control. You could have
a collision in which
you
or others could be injured. Always use the
correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts
for
replacement.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems
with bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer/odometer calibration, headlamp
aim, bumper height, vehicle grou.nd clearance
and tire
or tire chain clearance to the body and
chassis.
See “Changing a plat Tire” in the Index for more
information.
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2.4L Engine Specifications
VIN Engine Code .....................
Horsepower ............................
Firing Order ; ...........................
Thermostat Temperature ..................
3.1L Engine Specifications
VIN Engine Code .........................
Horsepower ............................
Firing Order ............................
Thermostat Temperature ..................
Dimensions
Length Coupe
................ 186.9 inches (474.7 cm)
Sedan
................. 186.9 inches (474.7 cm)
.Coupe
.......... . . 74.1 inches (188.2 cm)
Sedan
......... ..... 74.1 inches (188.2 cm)
Coupe ................ 53.3 inches (136.0 cm)
Sedan
.................. 53.3 inches (136.0 cm)
Width
Height
T
150
180°F (82°C)
1-3-4-2
M
155
195°F (91OC)
1-2-3-4-5-6
Wheelbase Coupe
................ 103.4 inches (262.7 cm)
Sedan
................. 103.4 inches (262.7 cm)
Coupe
................. 55.8 inches (141.7 cm)
Coupe
................ .55.3 inches (140.4 cm)
Front Tread
Sedan
.................. 55.8 inches (141.7 cm)
Rear Tread Sedan
................. .55.3 inches (140.4 crn)
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Replacement Bulbs
....................................... 6-59
Parts ....................................... 6-62
wheel ...................................... 6-43
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-46
Reporting Safety Defects ........................... 8-9
Restraints
Checking
................................... 1-46
Child
....................................... 1-36
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing
Parts After a Crash ................... 1-46
Systemcheck
................................ 7-37
Reverse, Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2- 19
Reverse, Manual Transaxle
....................... 2-22
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-26
Roadside Assistance. ............................. 8-5
Roadside Assistance, Canadian ..................... 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-32
Rotation, Tire .................................. 6-39
safety Belt Extender ............................. 1-46
Safety Belts
Adults
...................................... 1-12
Care
....................................... 6-48
Center Rear Passenger Position .................. 1-33
Children
.................................... 1-34
Driver Position ................................ 1 - 12
Extender
.................................... 1-46
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1 - 12
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1-16,l-44, 1-45
LapBelt
.................................... 1-33 Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1.12. 1.27
Larger Children .............................. 1-43
Passenger Position
............................ 1-26
Questions and Answers
........................ 1-91
Rear Comfort Guides .......................... 1-30
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............ 1-27
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-26
Reminder Light
.......................... 1-7. 2-55
Replacing After a Crash ......................... 1-46
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-26
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-15
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-34
Why They Work
................................ 1-8
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-37
Safety Defects. Reporting ......................... 8-9
Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... 111
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-1
Seatback Latches
...................................... 1-5
Reclining Front
................................ 1-3
EasyEntry ................................... 1-6
Manual Front .................................. 1-1
Manual Lumbar Support .................... i ... 1-2
Power
........................................ 1-2
Rear
........................................ 1-6
Restraint Systems .............................. 1-1
SeatControls
................................. 1-1
Securing a Child Restraint ...................... 1-37
Second Gear;Automatic Transaxle
................. 2-20
Second Gear. Manual Transaxle ................... 2-21
Use During Pregnancy ......................... 1-26,
...
Seats
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Service ................... .......... 6-1
Manuals. Ordering
............................ 8-1 1
Parts Identification Label ....................... 6-53
Publications. Ordering
......................... 8- 11
Work. Doing Your Own
......................... 6-1
Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
................... 8- 11
. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac ........... 1-25
Sheet
Metal Damage .. : ......................... 6-50
. ShiftLever ............................... 2-18. 2-21
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2- 18
Into Park (P) ................................. 2-25 .
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ..................... 1 - 15
Signaling Turns ................................ 2-32
Sound Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-24
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-31
Specifications
and Capacities ...................... 6-60
Specifications. Engine ........................... 6-61
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance ............... 8-4
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-46
Starter Switch Check ............................ 7-38
Starting Your Engine .................. 2-13.2.14. 2-15
Bulletins. Ordering ............ ........... 8-11
Service Publications
............................. 8 - 1 1
Shiftspeeds
................................... 2-23
Shifting
Manual Transaxle ............................. 2-21
Out of Park (P) ............................... 2-27
Skidding
...................................... 4-14
Speedometer
................................... 2-53
SRS ......................................... 1-20
Steam
........................................ 5-12
Steering ...................................... 4-10
Column Lock Check .......................... 7-39
In Emergencies ............................... 4-11
Wheel Touch Controls
......................... 3-23
Wheel Touch Controls Fuse Panel
................ 6-57
Wheel, Tilt .................................. 2-31
Storage Areas .................................. 2-46
Storage, Vehicle ................................ 6-32
Stuck: In
Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow .................. 5-32
Sunglasses Storage
.............................. 2-46
Sunroof
....................................... 2-49
Supplemental Restraint System
.................... 1-20
Surge Tank, Coolant
............................. 5-16
Surge
Tank Pressure Cap ......................... 6-26
Symbols, Vehicle
.................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-54
Taillamp Bulb Replacement ....................... 6-35
Thkft-Deterrent Feature,
CD Player ................. 3-21
THEFTLOCK
................................ 3-21
Third Gear, Automatic Transaxle ................... 2-20
Third Gear, Manual Transaxle ..................... 2-21
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-31
Time, Setting the
................................ 3-8
Power
................................. 4-10, 6-26
Tips
........................................ 4-10
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-48
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-25
Theft
.......................................... 2-9
Thermostat
.................................... 6-26
Tirechains .................................... 6-44
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