2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM check engine

Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
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. SeeParking Brake
on page 2-29if necessary.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.3. With the engine off, turn the key to the ON position,
but do not 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), contact your GM
Goodwrench dealer for service.Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to OFF in each shift lever position.
•With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn to
OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The
key should come out only in OFF.
•With a manual transaxle, the key should turn to
OFF only when the shift lever is in reverse. The
key should come out only in OFF.
Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is
required.
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Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in
case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle begin
to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
•To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With
the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N),
slowly remove foot pressure from the regular
brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the
parking brake only.
•To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release the parking brake followed by the regular
brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is
required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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B
Backing Up....................................................4-45
Battery..........................................................5-40
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-18
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-23
Brake
Parking......................................................2-29
System Warning Light..................................3-27
Brake Adjustment............................................5-40
Brake Fluid....................................................5-37
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-40
Brake Wear...................................................5-39
Brakes..........................................................5-37
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-18
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-47
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-48
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-48
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-47
Headlamps.................................................5-47
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-49
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-49
Buying New Tires...........................................5-62
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canada – Customer Assistance.......................... 7-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-7
Capacities and Specifications............................5-92
Carbon Monoxide.....................2-12, 2-33, 4-26, 4-41
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-81
Your CD Player...........................................3-70
Your CDs ...................................................3-70
Cassette Tape Player Service............................. 6-9
CD Messages................................3-42, 3-53, 3-68
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-36
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-48
Center Rear Passenger Position, Safety Belts.....1-27
Chains, Tires..................................................5-66
Charging System Light....................................3-26
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-31
Checking Coolant............................................5-24
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-15
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-84
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E
Easy Entry Seat............................................... 1-6
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-87
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-87
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-87
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-87
Emergency Trunk Release Handle.....................2-14
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-33
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-20
Battery.......................................................5-40
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-35
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-31
Coolant......................................................5-23
Coolant Heater............................................2-22
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-30
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-14
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-33
Oil .............................................................5-15
Overheating................................................5-25
Starting......................................................2-19Engine Compartment Fuse Block......................5-90
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing..................4-47
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-18
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)........................ 4-9
Active Light................................................3-29
Warning Light.............................................3-28
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................3-17
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Express-Down Window....................................2-16
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-31
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-20
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
(RDS and XM™).................................3-47, 3-57
Finding a Station............................3-39, 3-44, 3-55
Finish Care....................................................5-82
Finish Damage...............................................5-83
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-71
Flat Tire........................................................5-67
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-68
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Headlamps Off in Park (P)...............................3-16
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-25
Hitches..........................................................4-43
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-5
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank......5-30
How to Check................................................5-59
How to Check and Add Fluid............................5-23
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-35
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-20
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-14
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-22
Hydroplaning..................................................4-20
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-27
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-26
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-32
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-32
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-29If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-31
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-41
Ignition Positions.............................................2-18
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-34
Inflation - Tire Pressure...................................5-58
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-23
Overview..................................................... 3-2
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-17
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver’s Side).......5-88
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Passenger’s Side)....5-89
Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks...........................5-87
Interior Lamps................................................3-17
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-41
K
Key Removal.................................................2-32
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
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O
Odometer......................................................3-24
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-13
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-35
Engine.......................................................5-15
Pressure Light.............................................3-34
Older Children, Restraints................................1-32
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Operation......................................................3-19
Operation Tips................................................3-21
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-5
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-21
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-36
Power Mirrors.............................................2-35
Remote Control Mirror..................................2-35
Overseas – Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-12
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-30
Shifting Out of............................................2-32
Parking
Brake........................................................2-29
Over Things That Burn.................................2-33
Your Vehicle/Key Removal............................2-32
Parking on Hills..............................................4-46
Passing.................................................4-14, 4-45
Passlock
®......................................................2-17
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a CD.................................3-41, 3-52, 3-62
Playing the Radio...........................3-39, 3-44, 3-55
Power............................................................. 1-3
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.........................................5-87
Lift Seat....................................................... 1-7
Steering Fluid.............................................5-34
Windows....................................................2-16
Power Steering...............................................4-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 2-8
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Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-13
R
Radio Data System (RDS).......................3-43, 3-54
Radio Messages.............................3-41, 3-49, 3-59
Radios..........................................................3-38
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-70
Care of Your CDs........................................3-70
Radio with CD............................3-39, 3-43, 3-54
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-38
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-38
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-68
Understanding Reception..............................3-70
RDS Messages......................................3-48, 3-58
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-10
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-29
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-8
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions.............1-23
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-23
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-21
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-35
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-3Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-32
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Remote Trunk Release....................................2-13
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.............................................5-70
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-69
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-49
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-40
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-61
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................1-61
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-61
Replacing Parts...........................................1-61
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-19
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-23
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-31
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-14
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-34
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S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-25
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-81
Center Rear Passenger Position....................1-27
Driver Position............................................1-14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-13
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-29
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-23
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-23
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-31
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-22
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-9
Safety Chains.................................................4-44
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seatback Latches............................................. 1-5
Seats
Easy Entry Seat............................................ 1-6
Head Restraints............................................ 1-5
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Power Lift Seat............................................. 1-7
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-8Seats (cont.)
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-3
Seatback Latches.......................................... 1-5
Six-Way Power Driver.................................... 1-3
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Rear Seat Position............................1-49
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-47
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-47
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-51
Security Light.................................................3-35
Security While You Travel.................................. 7-6
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-31
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Vehicle Soon Light.......................................3-36
Service Bulletins.............................................7-12
Service Engine Soon Light in the United States
or Check Engine Light in Canada..................3-31
Service Manuals.............................................7-11
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only)...............3-48, 3-58
Setting Preset Stations....................3-40, 3-45, 3-56
Setting the Time
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS).........3-38
Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS).....3-38
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