2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM air condition

NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle
your engine.
REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutch
pedal and
lift up on the ring on the shift lever to shift into
REVERSE
(R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly
while pressing the accelerator pedal.
Notice: Shift into REVERSE (R) only after your
vehicle
is stopped. Shifting into REVERSE (R) while
your vehicle is moving could damage your
transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your
warranty.
Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake,
for parking your vehicle.
Once the shift lever is in REVERSE (R), the ignition can
be turned to OFF and the key removed.
S ft Speec'
If you skip a gear when you downshift, you
could lose control
of your vehicle. You could
injure yourself or others. Don't shift down
more than one gear
at a time when you
downshift.
Up-Shift Light
If you have a manual
transaxle, you may have a
SHIFT light located on
the instrument panel
cluster. This light will show
you when to shift to the
next higher gear for
the best fuel economy.
When this light comes
on, you can shift to the next
higher gear
if the weather, road and traffic conditions
permit. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and
shift when the light comes on.
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Climate Controls
Climate Control System
With this system you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation for your vehicle.
Operation
To change the current mode, select one of the following:
f;’ (MAX): This mode is used for maximum cooling.
It will recirculate much of the air inside your vehicle.
It maximizes your air conditioner’s performance and your
vehicle’s fuel economy. The air-conditioning compressor
will run automatically in this mode when it is needed
to help dry the air in the vehicle.
2 (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
tf;’ (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the
instrument panel outlets, then directs most of the
remaining air
to the floor outlets with some air directed
at the side windows.
@ (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the
floor outlets with some air directed to the side windows.
The right knob can
also be used to select defog or
defrost modes. Information on defogging
and defrosting
can be found later in this section.
@ (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or
counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise
or counterclockwise to manually increase or decrease
the temperature inside your vehicle.
When it’s cold outside
0°F (-18°C) or lower, use the
engine coolant heater,
if equipped, to provide warmer air
faster to your vehicle. An engine coolant heater warms
the coolant that the engine uses
to provide heat to
warm the inside of your vehicle. For more information,
see Engine
Coolant Heater on page 2-22.
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A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the
air-conditioning system on or off. When
NC is pressed,
an indicator light above the button will come on
to let
you know that air conditioning is activated. The fan knob
must be set
to a speed for the air conditioning to
operate.
On hot days, open the windows
to let hot inside air
escape; then close them. This helps
to reduce the time
it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps
the system
to operate more efficiently.
For quick cool down on hot days:
1. Select the vent mode.
2. Select the highest fan speed.
3. Select NC.
4. Select the coolest temperature.
Using these settings together for long periods of time
may cause the air inside of your vehicle
to become
your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off
tc
dry. Tc prevent
this frcl?? hsppenin& s!?er the 2i!- i!7
The air-conditioning system removes moisture from
the air,
so you may sometimes notice a small amount of
water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or
after turning
Gf! the engine. This is nCx??ml.
Defogging and Defrosting
There are two modes to choose from to clear fog or
frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear
the windows of fog or moisture and warm the
passengers. Use the defrost mode
to remove fog or
frost from the windshield more quickly.
Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to
select defog or defrost mode.
+3 (Defog): This mode directs half of the air to the
windshield with most of the remaining air directed
to the
floor outlets and some air directed at the side windows.
When you select this mode, the system turns
off
recirculation automatically and runs the air-conditioning
compressor unless the outside temperature is at or
below freezing. The recirculation mode cannot be
selected while in the defog mode.
To help clear the side windows quickly while using air
conditioning, do the following:
1. Select the bi-level mode.
2. Select the highest fan speed.
3. Select NC.
4. Select the temperature.
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9 FRONT (Defrost): This mode directs most of the
air to the windshield, with some air directed to the
floor outlets. In this mode, the system will automatically
turn
off recirculation and run the air-conditioning
compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or
below freezing. Recirculation cannot be selected while
in the defrost mode.
To help clear the windshield quickly, do the following:
1. Select the defrost mode.
2. Select the highest temperature.
3. Select the highest fan speed.
Your vehicle is equipped with side window defogger
outlets located on the outside of the side instrument
panel outlets. To help clear the side windows quickly, do
the following:
1. Select the floor mode.
2. Select the highest temperature.
3. Select the highest fan speed.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog of frost from the rear window.
REAR: Press this button to turn the rear window
defogger on or
off. An indicator light above the
button will come on to let you know that the rear window
defogger is activated. Be sure to clear as much snow
from the rear window as possible.
The rear window defogger will turn
off approximately
10 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on
again, the defogger will only run for approximately
five minutes before turning
off. The defogger can also
be turned
off by pressing the button again or by turning
off the engine.
Notice: Don’t use anything sharp on the inside of
the rear window.
If you do, you could cut or damage
the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be
covered by your warranty.
Do not attach a temporary
vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar
to the defogger grid.
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The air bag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key to
ON. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed
so it will
be ready to warn you
if there is a problem.
Charging System Light
The charging system light
will come on when you
turn on the ignition, but the
II engine is not running, as
a check to show you
it
is working.
When the engine is running, the light should go out.
If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving and you
hear a chime, you may have a problem with the
electrical charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical
problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while
this light is on could drain your battery. If
you must drive a short distance with the light on, be
certain to turn
off all your accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
Up-Shift Light
If your manual transaxle
vehicle has this feature
this light comes on
when you need to shift to
the next higher gear.
See
Manual Transaxle
Operation on page
2-27.
Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two
parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still
work and stop you.
For good braking, though, you need
both parts working well.
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Service Engine Soon Light
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
Your vehicle is equipped
with a computer which
monitors operation of the
fuel, ignition and emission control systems.
This system is called OBD
II (On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to
assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the
life of the vehicle, helping
to produce a cleaner
environment. The
SERVICE ENGINE SOON light
comes on to indicate that there is a problem and
service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated
by the system before any problem
is apparent. This
may prevent more serious damage
to your vehicle. This
system is also designed to assist your service
technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.
Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this
light on, after a while, your emission controls
may not work as well, your fuel economy may not
smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warramty.
be 85 gcod and yaur engine may not run as
Notice: Modifications made to the engine,
transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your
vehicle or the replacement of
the original tires with
other than those
of the same Tire Performance
Criteria
(TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission
controls and may cause
this light to come on.
Modifications to these systems could lead to costly
repairs not covered &y your warranty. This may
also result in a failure to pass a required Emission
Inspection/Maintenance test.
This light should come on, as a check to show you
it is
working, when the ignition is on and the engine
is
not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it
repaired. This light will also come on during
a
malfunction in one of two ways:
e
e
Light Flashing - A misfire condition has been
detected.
A misfire increases vehicle emissions
and may damage the emission control system
on
your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center
diagnosis and service may be required.
Light On Steady
- An emission control system
malfunction has been detected on your vehicle.
Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis
and service may be required.
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XMTM Radio Messages
Radio Display
Message condition Action Required
XL (Explicit Language
Channels)
Updating
No Signal
Loading
XM
XL on the radio display,
after the channel name, indicates content with
explicit language.
Updating encryption
code
Loss of signal
Acquiring channel audio (after
4 second delay) These channels,
or any others, can be blocked at a
customer’s request, by calling 1 -800-852-XMXM
(9696).
The encryption code in your receiver is being updated, and
no action is required. This process should take no longer
than 30 seconds.
Your system is functioning correctly, but you are in a
location that is blocking the XM signal. When you move
into an open area, the signal should return.
Your radio system
is acquiring and processing audio and
text data.
No action is needed. This message should
disappear shortly.
CH Off Air I Channel not in service
CH Unavail
I Channel no longer
I avaiiabie This channel
is not currently
in service. Tune to another
channel.
This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned.
I une to another station. if tnis station was one oi your
presets, you may need
to choose another station for that
preset button.
-
No Info Artist Name/Feature not
channel. Your system is working properly. available
No
artist information is available at this time on this
No Info No
song title information
is available at this time on this
Song/Program Title not
available channel. Your system is working properly.
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XMTM Radio Messages
Radio Display Message Condition
Action
Required
XL (Explicit Language
customer’s request, by calling
1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
after
the channel name,
Channels) These channels,
or any others, can be blocked at a
XL on the radio display,
indicates content with
explicit language.
code no action is required. This process should take no longer
Updating
The encryption code
in your receiver
is being updated, and
Updating encryption
than
30 seconds.
No Signal Loss
of signal
Your system is functioning correctly, but you are in a
location that is blocking the XM signal. When you move
into an open area, the signal should return.
Loading XM
CH
Off Air
CH Unavail Acquiring channel audio
text data.
No action is needed. This message should
(after 4 second delay) Your
radio system is acquiring and processing audio and
disappear shortlv.
..
Chatme1 not in service
This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another
channel.
Channel no longer
available This previously assigned channel
is no longer assigned.
Tune
to another station. If this station was one of your
presets, you may need
to choose another station for that
preset button.
No Info
No song title information is available at this time on this
Song/Program Title not
No Info
No artist information is available at this time on this
Artist Name/Feature not
available
channel. Your system is working properly.
available channel.
Your system is working properly.
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