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The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark. If it isn't, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they aren't, your vehicle needs service. CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don't touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don't run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle. NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your warranty. 5-12

Section	Page
2002 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual	1
Copyright General Motors Corp 2001	2
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:	3
How to Use this Manual	4
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Damage Warnings	5
Vehicle Symbols	5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Seats and Seat Controls	8
Manual Seats	8
Power Lift Seat (If Equipped)	9
Six-Way Power Seat Controls (If Equipped)	10
Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped)	10
Reclining Front Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	12
Seatback Latches (Two-Door Models)	12
Easy Entry Seat (Two-Door Models)	13
Rear Seats	13
Folding the Rear Seatback (Option)	13
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone	14
Why Safety Belts Work	15
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	19
Adults	19
Driver Position	20
Lap-Shoulder Belt	20
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Four-Door Models)	22
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	27
Right Front Passenger Position	28
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	28
How the Air Bag System Works	30
Where are the air bags?	30
When should an air bag inflate?	31
What makes an air bag inflate?	32
How does an air bag restrain?	32
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	32
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	34
Rear Seat Passengers	34
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	34
Lap-Shoulder Belt	34
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	37
Center Passenger Position	40
Lap Belt	40
Children	41
Infants and Young Children	41
Restraint Systems for Children	45
Where to Put the Restraint	48
Top Strap	48
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	50
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	52
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	52
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position	55
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	57
Older Children	60
Safety Belt Extender	63
Checking Your Restraint Systems	63
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	63
Section 2 Features and Controls	64
Windows	65
Manual Windows	66
Power Windows (If Equipped)	66
Auto-Down Switch	66
Lock-Out Switch	66
Keys	67
Door Locks	69
Power Door Locks	70
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	70
Customizing the Automatic Door Locks	70
Delayed Locking	72
Rear Door Security Locks (Four-Door Models)	72
Anti-Lockout Protection	73
Leaving Your Vehicle	73
Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)	74
Operation	75
Programmable Horn Chirp	75
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	76
Battery Replacement	76
Trunk	77
Remote Trunk Release	78
Remote Trunk Release Lockout	79
Trunk Release Handle	79
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit	80
Theft	80
Key in the Ignition	80
Parking at Night	80
Parking Lots	81
Passlock	81
New Vehicle "Break-In"	82
Ignition Positions	82
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	83
Starting Your Engine	83
Automatic Transaxle	83
Manual Transaxle	84
Starting Your 2.2L L4 ECOTEC_ Engine	84
Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine	85
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)	86
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	87
Automatic Transaxle Operation	87
Manual Transaxle Operation	91
Shift Speeds	92
Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) (If Equipped)	92
Parking Brake	93
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only)	94
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only)	95
Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle)	95
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only)	96
Parking Your Vehicle/Key Removal (Manual Transaxle Models Only)	96
Parking Over Things That Burn	97
Engine Exhaust	97
Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle)	98
Horn	98
Tilt Wheel	99
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	99
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	100
Lamps On Reminder	100
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	100
Flash-to-Pass	100
Windshield Wipers	101
Windshield Washer	102
Cruise Control (If Equipped)	102
Setting Cruise Control	103
Resuming a Set Speed	104
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	104
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	105
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	105
Using Cruise Control on Hills	105
Ending Out of Cruise Control	105
Erasing the Cruise Speed Memory	105
Exterior Lamps	106
Daytime Running Lamps	107
Automatic Light Control (ALC)	107
Headlamps Dim to Park	108
Delayed Headlamps	108
Fog Lamps	108
Interior Lamps	109
Instrument Panel Brightness Control	109
Illuminated Entry/Exit System	109
Mirror Reading Lamps	109
Three-Position Dome Lamp (If Equipped)	110
Trunk Lamp	110
Battery Saver	110
Mirrors	111
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	111
Manual Remote Control Mirror	111
Power Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped)	112
Convex Outside Mirror	112
Storage Compartments	113
Glove Box	113
Center Console Storage Area	113
Rear Seat Cupholder	113
Convenience Net (If Equipped)	113
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter	113
Sun Visors	114
Visor Vanity Mirror	114
Sunroof (Option)	114
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	115
Instrument Panel Cluster	117
Speedometer and Odometer	118
Trip Odometer	118
Tachometer	118
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	119
Safety Belt Reminder Light	119
Air Bag Readiness Light	120
Charging System Indicator Light	121
Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) (If Equipped)	121
Brake System Warning Light	122
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	123
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light	123
Enhanced Traction System Active Light	124
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	125
Low Coolant Warning Light	125
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)	126
If the Light Is Flashing	127
If the Light Is On Steady	127
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	128
Oil Pressure Light	129
Low Oil Light (If Equipped)	130
Change Oil Light	130
Security Light	131
Cruise Light (If Equipped)	131
Low Washer Light	131
Service Vehicle Soon Light	131
Fuel Gage	132
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	133
Comfort Controls	134
Climate Control System with Air Conditioning	134
Fan Knob	134
Temperature Knob	134
Mode Knob	134
Mode Button	135
Air Conditioning	135
Heating	136
Defogging and Defrosting Windows	136
Rear Window Defogger	137
Ventilation System	137
Ventilation Tips	138
Audio Systems	138
Setting the Clock	138
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS)	139
Playing the Radio	139
Finding a Station	139
Setting Preset Stations	140
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	141
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	142
Using RDS	142
Finding a PTY Station	143
Setting Preset PTY Stations	143
RDS Messages	144
Radio Messages	145
Playing a Compact Disc	145
Compact Disc Messages	147
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)	147
Playing the Radio	148
Finding a Station	148
Setting Preset Stations	149
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	149
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	150
Using RDS	151
Finding a PTY Station	151
Setting Preset PTY Stations	152
RDS Messages	153
Radio Messages	154
Playing a Cassette Tape	154
Cassette Tape Messages	156
CD Adapter Kits	156
Playing a Compact Disc	156
Compact Disc Messages	158
Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)	158
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	159
Understanding Radio Reception	160
AM	160
FM Stereo	160
Tips About Your Audio System	160
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	161
Care of Your Compact Discs	162
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	162
Fixed Mast Antenna	162
Chime Level Adjustment	162
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	164
Defensive Driving	165
Drunken Driving	166
Control of a Vehicle	169
Braking	169
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	170
Using Anti-Lock	172
Braking in Emergencies	172
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)	172
Steering	174
Power Steering	174
Variable Effort Steering (If Equipped)	174
Steering Tips	174
Driving on Curves	174
Steering in Emergencies	175
Off-Road Recovery	176
Passing	176
Loss of Control	178
Skidding	178
Driving at Night	179
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	180
Hydroplaning	182
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	182
Driving Through Flowing Water	183
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	183
City Driving	183
Freeway Driving	184
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	185
Highway Hypnosis	186
Hill and Mountain Roads	187
Winter Driving	188
Driving on Snow or Ice	189
If You're Caught in a Blizzard	191
Recreational Vehicle Towing	193
Dinghy Towing	194
Dolly Towing	196
Loading Your Vehicle	197
Towing a Trailer	199
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	200
Weight of the Trailer	200
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	201
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires	202
Hitches	202
Safety Chains	202
Trailer Brakes	202
Driving with a Trailer	203
Following Distance	203
Passing	203
Backing Up	203
Making Turns	204
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	204
Driving On Grades	204
Parking on Hills	205
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	206
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	206
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	206
Section 5 Problems on the Road	207
Hazard Warning Flashers	208
Other Warning Devices	208
Jump Starting	209
Towing Your Vehicle	214
Engine Overheating	214
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	215
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	216
Cooling System	217
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank	219
If a Tire Goes Flat	224
Changing a Flat Tire	224
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	225
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	227
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools	232
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools	233
Compact Spare Tire	234
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	235
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	235
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	236
Service	237
Doing Your Own Service Work	237
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	238
Fuel	238
Gasoline Octane	238
Gasoline Specifications	239
California Fuel	239
Additives	240
Fuels in Foreign Countries	240
Filling Your Tank	241
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	243
Checking Things Under the Hood	243
Hood Release	244
Engine Compartment Overview	246
Engine Oil	248
Checking Engine Oil	248
When to Add Engine Oil	250
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	251
Engine Oil Additives	253
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System_)	253
How to Reset the Change Oil Light	254
What to Do with Used Oil	254
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	255
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	257
Manual Transaxle Fluid	258
Hydraulic Clutch	258
When to Check and What to Use	258
How to Check and Add Fluid	258
Engine Coolant	259
What to Use	260
Checking Coolant	261
Adding Coolant	262
Power Steering Fluid	263
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	263
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	263
What to Use	263
Windshield Washer Fluid	263
What to Use	263
Adding Washer Fluid	264
Brakes	265
Brake Fluid	265
What to Add	266
Brake Wear	267
Brake Pedal Travel	267
Brake Adjustment	268
Replacing Brake System Parts	268
Battery	268
Vehicle Storage	269
Bulb Replacement	269
Halogen Bulbs	269
Headlamps	270
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	271
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp	271
Rear Turn Signal and Stop/Taillamps	272
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	273
Tires	274
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	275
When to Check	275
How to Check	275
Tire Inspection and Rotation	276
When It's Time for New Tires	277
Buying New Tires	278
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	279
Treadwear	279
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	279
Temperature -- A, B, C	280
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	280
Wheel Replacement	281
Used Replacement Wheels	282
Tire Chains	282
Appearance Care	283
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	284
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	284
Using Cleaner on Fabric	284
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	285
Cleaning Vinyl	285
Cleaning Leather	285
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	286
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	286
Care of Safety Belts	286
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	286
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	287
Weatherstrips	287
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	287
Washing Your Vehicle	287
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	288
Finish Care	288
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)	289
Cleaning Tires	289
Sheet Metal Damage	289
Finish Damage	290
Underbody Maintenance	290
Chemical Paint Spotting	290
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	291
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	292
Engine Identification	292
Service Parts Identification Label	292
Electrical System	293
Add-On Electrical Equipment	293
Windshield Wipers	293
Power Windows	293
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	293
Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks	293
Instrument Panel Fuse Block -- Driver's Side	294
Instrument Panel Fuse Block -- Passenger's Side	295
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	296
Replacement Bulbs	298
Capacities and Specifications	298
Capacities	298
Engine Specifications	299
Wheel Nut Torque	299
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity	299
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	299
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	300
Introduction	301
Your Vehicle and the Environment	301
Maintenance Requirements	301
How This Section is Organized	302
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	303
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	303
Scheduled Maintenance	304
Footnotes	304
Scheduled Maintenance	305
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance	305
Scheduled Maintenance	308
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	313
At Each Fuel Fill	313
Engine Oil Level Check	313
Engine Coolant Level Check	313
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	313
At Least Once a Month	313
Tire Inflation Check	313
Cassette Deck Service	313
At Least Twice a Year	314
Restraint System Check	314
Wiper Blade Check	314
Weatherstrip Lubrication	314
Manual Transaxle Check	314
Automatic Transaxle Inspection	314
Hydraulic Clutch System Check	314
At Least Once a Year	315
Key Lock Cylinders Service	315
Body Lubrication Service	315
Starter Switch Check	315
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check	316
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check	316
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check	317
Underbody Flushing Service	317
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	318
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	318
Exhaust System Inspection	318
Fuel System Inspection	318
Engine Cooling System Inspection	319
Throttle System Inspection	319
Brake System Inspection (Except GT Series)	319
Brake System Inspection (GT Series Only)	319
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	320
Part E: Maintenance Record	322
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information	324
Pontiac Cares	325
What Makes Up Pontiac Cares?	325
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	326
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	328
Customer Assistance Offices	328
United States	328
Canada	328
All Overseas Locations	328
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)	328
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	329
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program	329
Security While You Travel	329
Canadian Roadside Assistance	331
Courtesy Transportation	331
Plan Ahead When Possible	331
Transportation Options	332
Shuttle Service	332
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement	332
Courtesy Rental Vehicle	332
Additional Program Information	332
Warranty Information	333
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	333
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	334
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS	334
SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION	335
Service Manuals	335
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual	335