1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM sunroof

Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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Keys
Door Locks
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
Trunk
Theft
Passlock
TM
New Vehicle “Break-In”
Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Manual Transaxle Operation
Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle
Models Only) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic
Transaxle Models Only) 2-3
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2-33
2-34
2-35
2-35 2-43
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Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transaxle Only)
Parking Over Things That Burn
Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
(Automatic Transaxle)
Windows
Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)
Turn SignaUMultifunction Lever
Exterior Lamps
Mirrors Storage Compartments
Accessory Power Outlet
Garment Hook
Sunroof (If Equipped)
The Instrument Panel
--
Your Information System
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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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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Garment Hook
If your vehicle has the
optional rear reading lamps,
push down on the tab
marked with a coat hanger
symbol to fold down the
garment
hook.
Sunroof (If Equipped)
Open the sunshade
by hand when using
the vent position. Press
and release the rear of the switch and the
sunroof
will open to the vent position.
Press the rear
of the switch again to open the glass panel
and the sunshade. Press the front of
the switch to stop
the panel in any position.
Press and hold the front of the switch to close the glass
panel. The sunshade can only be closed
by hand.
The
sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if
your Pontiac has an electrical failure.
I NOTICE:
Do not attempt to force the sunshade forward of
the sliding glass panel. Damage will occur and the
sunroof may not open or close properly.
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Sunroof ................................... 2-53
Supplemental Restraint System
.................... 1-21
Surge Tank
Coolant
..................................... 5- 16
How to Add Coolant
.......................... 5- 18
Pressure Cap
................................. 6-28
Synchronization
.......... ........ ... 2-10
Symbols. Vehicle
....... .................... v
Tachometer
.................................. 2-58
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-39
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-25
Theft
......................................... 2-12
Theft-Deterrent Feature, CD Player
................ 3 -2 1
THEFTLOCK
TM ................................ 3-21
Thermostat
.................................... 6-28
Third Gear, Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-23
Third Gear, Manual Transaxle
..................... 2-25
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-35
Time, Setting the
................................ 3-8
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-49
TireLoading
................................... 4-33
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-33
Tires
......................................... 6-41
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-47
Chains
..................................... 6-49
BuyingNew
................................. 6-45
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-22
Cleaning
.................................... 6-55
Compact Spare
............................... 5-33
Inflation
.................................... 6-42
Inflation Check
............................... 7-41
Inspection
and Rotation ........................ 6-43 Loading
.............................. 4-33
Pressure
..................................... 6-42
Temperature
................................. 6-47
Traction
.................................... 6-46
Treadwear
................................... 6-46
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-46
Used Replacement Wheel
...................... 6-47
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-44
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-47
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-44
TopStrap
..................................... 1-38
TorqueLock
................................... 2-30
Torque, Wheel Nut
......................... 5-29, 6-64
Towing From the Front
.......................... 4-30, 4-31
From the Rear
............................... 4-32
Recreational Vehicle
.......................... 4-30
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-35
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Towing Your Vehicle From the Front
............... 4-30
Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear
................ 4-32
Trailer
Brakes
..................................... 4-38
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-40
Hitches
..................................... 4-38
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-41
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-41
Safety Chains
................................ 4-38
Tongueweight
............................... 4-37
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-38
Towing
..................................... 4-35
Turnsignals
................................. 4-40
Weight ..................................... 4-36
Drivingwith
................................. 4-39
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