Pontiac 1997 Grand Prix User manual

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The 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner’s Manual
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Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SRS” system.
Features and Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your Pontiac.
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.
4- 1 Your DrivingandtheRoad
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
This section tells what to do
if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.
5-1 Problems on the Road
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Service and Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good.
Maintenance Schedule
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.
8- 1 CustomerAssistanceInformation
This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
It also givesyou information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page
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Here’s an alphabetical listingof almost every subject in this manual.You can useit to quickly find
something you want to read.
9-1 Index
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GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,
PONTIAC, the
PONTIAC Emblem and the name
GRAND PRIX are registered trademarks of General
MotorsCorporation.
This manual includes
the latest information at the time it
was printed. We reserve
the right to make changes in the
product after that time without further notice.
For
vehiclesfirst sold in Canada, substitute the name
“GeneralMotors of Canada Limited” for Pontiac
Division whenever
it appears in this manual,
Please keep this manual in your Pontiac,
so it will be
there
if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you
sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it
so the new
owner can use it,
Litho in
U.S.A.
Part No, 10405301 A Third Edition
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WE SUPPORT
VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION
THROUGH
National Institute for
AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICE
EXCELLENCE
We supp’ortvoluntary
technician certification.
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a
French Language Manual:
Aux propribtaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous
procurer un exemplaire dece guide
en frarqais chez
votre concessionaire ou au:
DGN Marketing ServicesLtd.
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‘Copyright General Motolrs Corporation 1996
A€€ Rights Reserved

How to Use this Manual
Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning
to endwhen they first receive their new vehicle.
If you
do this, itwill help
you learn about the features and
controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find
that pictures and words work together to explain
things quickly.
Index
A good place to look for what you need is the Index in
the back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all
that’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll
find it.
Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will find a number of safety cautionsin this book.
We use a box and the word CAUTION
to tell you
aboutthings that could hurt you if you were to ignore
the warning.
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These mean there is something that ( dd hurt
you or other people.
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In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then
we tell you what to doto help avoid or reduce the
hazard. Please readthese cautions. If
you don’t,you or
others could behurt.
k You will also find a circle
with a slash through
it in
this book. This safety
symbol means “Don’t,’’
“Don’t do this,” or “Don’t
let this happen.’’
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
In the notice area, we tell you about something that can
damage
your vehicle. Many times, thisdamage would
1, in this book you will findthese notices: not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
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When you read other manuals, you mightsee CAUTION
and NOTICE warnings in different collors or in
different words.
You’ll also see warning labels
on your vehicle. They use
the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
These mean there is something that could
damage your vehicle.
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Vehicle Symbols
These are someof the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
originalbattery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT
EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK OR ,\[I,
COULD
FLAME
EXPLODE
BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
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FASTEN
SEAT
BELTS
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AIR BAG p\
These symbols
have to do with
your lamps:
SIGNALS e
TURN
PARKING
LAMPS
FOG LAMPS
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These symbols
are
on someof
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING
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FAN
These symbols
are used
on
warning and
indicatorlights:
COOLANT -
TEMP -
CHARGING
BATTERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(0)
h
COOLANT
ENGINEOIL
w,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(@)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
P
LIGHTER m
HORN )cr
SPEAKER
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FUEL la
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7 Section 1 SeatsandRestraintSystems
Here you'll find information about the seats in your Pontiac and how to use your safety belts properly.You can also
learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.
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Seats and Controls
Manual Seats
Power Seats
Reclining Front Seatbacks
Seatback Latches
Why Safety Belts Work
Questions Many People Ask About
Safety Belts
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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Questions and Answers About Air Bags
Rear Safety Belt 'Comfort Guides
How to Use Child Restraints
How to Use the Built-In Child Restraint
Important Information
for Buckling Children
in Child Restraints
Child Restraint Top Straps
How to Obtain a Safety Belt Extender
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Replacing Parts After a Crash
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