1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM rear view mirror

Front Map Lamps (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has a sunroof, it will have a rearview
mirror with lamps built in. The lamps go on when you
open the doors. When the
doors are closed, turn the
lamps on and off with the switches located below the
face of the mirror.
Rear Reading Lamps (If Equipped)
These overhead lamps and the interior courtesy lamps
will come on when you open the doors.
To turn on a reading lamp when the doors are closed,
press the button. Press it again to turn off the lamp.
Trunk Lamp
This lamp comes on when you open your trunk.
Battery Saver
Your Pontiac is equipped with a battery saver feature
designed to protect your vehicle’s battery.
When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, footwell or
glove box) is left on when the ignition is turned off, the
battery saver system will automatically shut the lamp off
after
20 minutes. This will avoid draining the battery.
To reactivate the interior lamps, either:
The ignition must be turned on,
0 The activated lamp switch must be turned off and
then on or
0 A front door must be opened.
The battery saver feature will also be activated when
any door of your vehicle is left open.
Also, if your vehicle is left with the ignition turned off
for over
24 days, battery power to your clock and audio
system will be turned off to reduce battery drain. When
the ignition
is turned on again, battery power will be
resupplied. However, under these conditions, it will be
necessary to reset the clock and audio system settings.
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Mirrors
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger's side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror's surface is curved
so you can see more from the
driver's seat.
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A CAUTION:
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
before
changing lanes.
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To reduce glare from lights behind you, move the lever
toward you
to the night position.
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Manual Remote Control Mirror Power Remote Control Mirror
The outside
rearview mirror should be adjusted so you (If Equipped)
can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting
in a comfortable driving position. This selector knob
controls both outside
rearview mirrors.
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Adjust the driver’s side
outside mirror with the
control lever on the
driver’s door.
To adjust your passenger’s side mirror, sit in the driver’s
seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you. Select the mirror
you want
to adjust by rotating the
knob to the left or right.
Adjust each mirror
so that you can just see the side of
your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable
driving position.
Turn the knob to the center to turn the remote control
mirror off.
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Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.
One reason is that some drivers are likely to be
impaired
-- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision
problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving.
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Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive.
Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the
glare from headlamps behind you.
Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow
down and keep more space between you and
other vehicles.
Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your
headlamps can light up only
so much road ahead.
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you’re tired, pull
off the road in a safe place
and
rest .
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Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as “hghway hypnosis”?
Or
is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it
highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch of road with
the same scenery, along with the hum
of the tires on the
road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind
against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t let
it
happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the
road in
less than a second, and you could crash and
be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be
aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a
comfortably cool interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to
the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service
or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or
both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as
an emergency.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from
driving in flat or rolling terrain.
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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

Manual Transaxle ........... ............... 2-16
Check
.................................... 7-42
Fluid
....................................... 6-21
Shifting
..................................... 2-25
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2- 16
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
....................................... 2-48
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-48
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-48
Manual Remote Control
........................ 2-49
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-49
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-52
MountainRoads
................................ 4-24
Multifunction Lever
....................... 2-35
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
.................... 2-22
Neutral. Manual Transaxle
.............. ...... 2-25
New Vehicle “Break-In”
....................... 2- 13
Nightvision
................................... 4-17
Odometer
.................................... 2-57
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-57
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 13
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-12
Oil Pressure Warning Light
....................... 2-67
Outlet. Accessory Power
......................... 2-52
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-23
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 14
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-41
Owner Publications. Ordering
..................... 8- 12
Owner Publications. Ordering in Canada
............ 8- 11 Paint
Spotting. Chemical
... .... 6-56
Park Automatic Transaxle
...................... 2-21
Shifting Into
................................. 2-29
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-31
AtNight
............... ................ 2-12
Brake
.................................... 2-28
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-44
Lots ....................................... 2-12
Over Things That Bum
........................ 2-32
With a Trailer
................................ 4-41
Yourvehicle
................................. 2-31
Passenger Position
....... ................... 1-21
Passlock
...................................... 2-13
Passlock Warning Light
.......................... 2-69
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-45
Pontiac Cares Information
..... ... ........ 8-2
Power
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Option Fuses
................................ 6-59
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-49
Seat
......................................... 1-3
Steering
.................................... 4-11
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-28
Windows
................................... 2-34
Pregnancy. Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-20
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner
................... 8-12
Parking
Passing
....................................... 4-13 .
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Radio Reception .............................. 3-23
Radios
........................................ 3-8
Rain, Driving In
................................ 4- 18
Reading Lamps
........................... 2-46, 2-47
Rear
Door Security Locks
........................... 2-6
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-27
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-3 1
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-27
Window Defogger
............................. 3-6
Rear Seat Cupholder ............................ 2-5 1
RearTowing
................................... 5-12
Rearview Mirror
Inside
...................... .......... 2-48
Outside, Manual
.............................. 2-49
Outside, Power
............................... 2-49
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing
...................... 4-30
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning
.................... 6-65
Remote Cassette Tape Player
.......................... 3- 19
Fuel Door Release
............................. 6-6
Trunk Release ................................ 2-1 1
Bulbs ...................................... 6-63
Parts ....................................... 6-65
Wheel
...................................... 6-47
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-48
Reporting Safety Defects
......................... 8-10
Restraints
Replacement
Checking
................................... 1-48
Child
....................................... 1-36
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1-48 Systemcheck
................................ 7-42
Reverse. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-22
Reverse. Manual Transaxle
....................... 2-26
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-21
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-6
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-8
Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-34
Rotation. Tires
................................ 6-43
safety Belt Extender
.......................... 1-48
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-7
Care
....................................... 6-53
Children
.................................... 1-35
Driver Position
............................... 1-13
Extender
.................................... 1-48
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1-13
Incorrect Usage .................... 1 - 16, 1-46, 1-47
LapBelt
.................................... 1-34
Lap-Shoulder
............ .......... 1-13, 1-27
Larger Children
.............................. 1-45
Passenger Position
............................ 1-21
Questions and Answers
........................ 1-12
Rear Comfort Guides
.......................... 1-31
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-27
Reminder Light
.......................... 1-8, 2-59
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-48
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-21
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-15
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-35
Use
During Pregnancy ......................... 1-20
Adults ...................................... 1-13
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................. 1-33 .
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............ 1-27
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-9
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