1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM switch

PREV (1): Press PREV or the SEEK down arrow
to search for the previous selection.
A minimum
three-second blank gap is needed for the player to stop
at the beginning
of the selection. The tape direction
arrow will blink during the SEEK operation and the
sound will mute in this mode.
NEXT (2): Press NEXT or the SEEK up arrow to
search for the next selection. The tape direction
arrow
will blink during the SEEK operation and the sound
will mute in this mode.
(4): Press this button to reduce background tape noise
(noise reduction is only available in the cassette mode).
The double-D symbol will appear on the display.
REV (5): Press this button to rapidly reverse the tape.
The tape
will rapidly reverse to the beginning of the
cassette reel or until you press REV again. Use the
SEEK button
or the TUNE knob to play the radio
during REV. The radio plays the last selected station.
FWD (6): Press this button to rapidly advance the tape.
The tape will rapidly advance to the end of the cassette
reel or until you press FWD again. Use the SEEK button
or the TUNE knob to play the radio during FWD. The
radio plays the last selected station.
PROG: Press this button on the remote cassette player
to go from one side
of the tape to the other.
CD/PLAY: After a cassette tape and a CD have been
inserted, press the CD/PLAY button to switch between
the
CD player and the cassette tape player. Both features
cannot be played at the same time.
EJECT Press this button on the remote cassette player
to remove the tape. EJECT can be used with either the
ignition or radio off.
Also, you must press EJECT before
loading
a cassette with the radio off to allow loading. If
you leave a cassette tape in the player while listening to
the radio, it may become warm.
CLN: If this message appears on the display, the
cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play
tapes, but you should clean it as
soon as possible to
prevent damage to the tapes
and player. See “Care of
Your Cassette Tape Player’’ in the Index. After you clean
the player, press and hold EJECT for five seconds to
reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display
--- to
show the indicator was reset.
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Freeway Driving
Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,
expressways, turnpikes or superhighways)
are the safest
of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most
important advice on freeway driving is: Keep
up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same
speed most
of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or
too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the
left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
At the entrance, there
is usually a ramp that leads to the
freeway.
If you have a clear view of the freeway as you
drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to
check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to
blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to
the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check
your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as
necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow.
Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the
posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it’s slower. Stay
in the right lane unless you want
to pass.
Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use
your turn signal.
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your
shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehicle in your
“blind” spot.
Once you
are moving on the freeway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move
slightly slower at night.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front and
rear turn signal lamps will flash
on and off. Move the switch
to the right
to make your front and rear
turn signal lamps flash on
and
off.
Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in.
To turn off the flashers, move the switch to the left.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn
signals won’t
work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.

Fuse
IGN MOD
HVAC BLO
MOT
PCM BATT
CLG FAN
HDLP
STOP LPS PWR
ACC
RR DEFG
ABS
IGN
SW
Usage
Ignition System
Heater/Air Conditioner-High
Blower, Generator-Voltage Sense
Powertrain Computer
Engine Cooling Fan
Lighting Circuits
Power Accessories, Stop Lamp Circuits,
Rear Window Defogger
Anti-Lock Brakes, Variable
Effort Steering
Ignition Switch Circuits53
Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Fuse Panel
Your steering wheel radio controls are protected by
fuses.
For service, contact your Pontiac
service department.
Replacement Bulbs
OUTSIDE LAMPS BULB
Back-up Lamps ......................... 2057
Front Parkingnurn Signal Lamps
........ 2057 NA
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
... ... 912
Halogen Headlamps
Low-Beam
....... ,.. ........... 9006
High-Beam
........................... 9005
Stop/Tail/Turn Signal Lamps
............. 2057
INSIDE LAMPS
Dome Lamp .... .........
BULB
. 161
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Starter Switch Check
A CAUTION: ,
I
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1.
2.
3.
Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”
in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately if
it starts.
On automatic transaxle vehicles, try
to start the
engine in each gear. The starter should work only in
PARK
(P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in
any other position, your vehicle needs service.
On manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift lever in
NEUTRAL
(N), push the clutch down halfway and
try to start the engine. The starter should work only
when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the
floor.
If the starter works when the clutch isn’t
pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service.
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
(Automatic Transaxle)
A CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If
it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle.
It should be parked on
a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position,
but don’t start the engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the shift lever out
of
PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves
out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.
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GloveBox .................................... 2-50
Graphic Equalizer
.............................. 3- 13
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-33
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-33
Guide en Frangais
11
GVWR ..................................... 4-33
.. .................................
Halogen Bulbs .............................. 6-35
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-5
Headlamps
.................................... 2-43
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-36
Highbow Beam Changer
...................... 2-36
OnReminder
................................ 2-43
Wiring
..................................... 6-59
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-5
Heating
........................................ 3-5
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-36
Highway Hypnosis
........ .......... ... 4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads
....................... 4-24
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-38
Hood
Checking Things Under
......................... 6-8
Prop
........................................ 6-9
Release
...................................... 6-8
Horn ......................................... 2-34
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-23
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
........................... 6-23
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
................... 7-42
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-20 Ignition
Switch
................................ 2-14
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-42
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-48
Inspections
........................................
Brake System ................................ 7-46
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-45
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
.................. 7-45
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal
................... 7-45
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-45
Steering
.................................... 7-45
Suspension
.................................. 7-45
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-45 .
Windshield Wiper Blade ............ ....... 7-42
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-54
Brightness Control
............................ 2-45
Cleaning
.................................... 6-52
Cluster
..................................... 2-56
Fuse Block
.................................. 6-60
Interior Lamps
................... ......... 2-45
Illuminated
Entry
............................... 2-46
Caliperfiuckle Maintenance
................... 7-46
Jack. Tire
..........
Jump Starting ......
......... 5-24
.......... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-42
Key Release Button
.................. ....... 2-16
Keyless Entry System
............. .......... 2-7
Keys
............. ...... ...... 2-2

Safety Chains ................................ 4-38
Safety Defects. Reporting
........................ 8-10
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... 111
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4
Seat Adjuster
.............................. 1-2. 1-48
Seatback Latches
.................................... 1-5
Reclining Front
............................. 1-4
Easy Entry
................................... 1-6
Manual Front
................................. 1-2
Manual Lumbar Support
................ ' ........ 1-3
Power ....................................... 1-3
Rear
........................................ 1-7
Seatcontrols
................................. 1-2
...
Seats
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 - 1
Securing a Child Restraint ............ 1.39. 1.41. 1-43
Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................. 2-24
Second Gear. Manual Transaxle
................... 2-25
Security System
................................ 2- 13
Service
........................................ 6-2
Bulletins. Ordering
............................ 8- 12
Bulletins. Ordering in Canada
................... 8- 11
Manuals. Ordering ............................ 8- 12
Manuals. Ordering in Canada ................... 8-11
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-58
Publications. Ordering
......................... 8- 12
Publications. Ordering in Canada
................ 8- 11
Work. Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6- 1
Service and Owner Publications
................... 8-12
Service Publications
............................. 8- 12
Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac ........... 1-27
Sheet Metal Damage ............................ 6-55 Shift Lever
............................... 2.21. 2.25
Shift Speeds
................. .............. 2-26
Shifting Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-21
Into Park (P)
................................. 2-29
ManualTransaxle
............................. 2-25
Outofpark
.................................. 2-31
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1-15
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-36
Skidding
...................................... 4-15
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-33
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-64
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-64
Sound Equipment.
Adding
.............. 2-17.2.18. 3-24
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-5 .
Speedometer ................................... 2-57
SRS ......................................... l-21
Stains. Cleaning ................................ 6-51
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-43
Starting Your Engine
...................... 2-16. 17. 18
Steam
........................................ 5-14
Steering
...................................... 4-11
In Emergencies
............................... 4-12
Power
...................................... 4-11
Tips ........................................ 4-11
Variable Effort
............................... 4-11
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-35
Steering Wheel Touch Controls
.................... 3-23
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-50
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-34
Sunglasses Storage .............................. 2-50
Stuck:
In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-34
SunVisors
.................................... 2-52
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Transaxle Automatic
.................. 2.16.2.21.6.19. 7.42
Manual
...................... 2.16.2.25.6.21. 7.42
Transmitters. Keyless Entry
........................ 2-7
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-8
Trir, Odometer ................... .......... 2-57
Trink Lamr,
........................ .......... 2-47 I
Lock ....................................... 2-10
Security Override ............................. 2- 1 1
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals ............... 2-36
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
................... 2-35
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-40
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-5
Underbody
Flushing Service ................. 7-44
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-56
Up Shift Light
.......................... 2-27, 2-69
variable Effort Steering
... ............... 4-11
Vehicle Control
.................................... 4-6
Identification Number
......................... 6-58
Storage
...................... .......... 6-34
Ventilation System
............................... 3-7
Visor Vanity Mirrors
............................ 2-52
Damagewarnings
.............................. iv
Dimensions
................................. 6-65
Loading
.................................... 4-33
Visors, Sun
.................................... 2-52 warning
Devices
............................. 5-2
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-58
Warranty Information
.......................... 8-10
Washer Fluid. Windshield ...................... 6-29
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-54
Weatherstrips
....... ............ ........... 6-53
Alignment
................................ 6-47
Nut Torque ............................. 5-29, 6-64
Replacement
................................. 6-47
Used Replacement
............................ 6-47
Wrench
..................................... 5-25
Windows
..................................... 2-34
Auto-Down
.................... ...... 2-34
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-38
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-41
Windshield Wiper
.............................. 2-37
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-41
Winter Driving
................................. 4-26
Wiring, Headlamp
.............................. 6-59
Wrench, Wheel
........ ................ 5-25
Wheel
Lock
Out Switch ............................. 2-34 .
Power ....................................... 2-34
Fluid
.................................. 2-38, 6-29
Bladecheck
................................. 7-42
Fuses
...................................... 6-59
Wrecker Towing
........... ............... 5-8
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