2004 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual
2004 Pontiac Grand Am Manual
2004 Pontiac Grand Am manual content summary:
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2004 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-32 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...1-54 Restraint System Check ...1-61 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 2
controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work together in the owner manual to explain things. Index A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual, and the page number where you will find it. Litho in U.S.A. Part - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 3
Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you 't, you or others could be hurt. 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." {CAUTION: These - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 4
the following topics: Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 iv - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 5
These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: v - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 6
✍ NOTES vi - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 7
Air Bag Inflates? ...1-59 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-60 Restraint System Check ...1-61 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-61 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-61 1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ...1-29 Safety Belt - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 8
Seats {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving. Lift - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 9
. • Raise or lower the entire seat cushion by holding the control up or down. To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat and move the seatback to where you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback. Pull up on the lever without pushing on - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 10
up, your safety belts can not do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt can not do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 11
vehicles, the front seatbacks fold forward to let people get into the back seat. The seatback latch is designed for one-handed operation. To the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 12
fully. 2. Slide the seat forward to allow someone to get into the rear seat area. 3. Push the seatback upright to lock it and slide the seat fully rearward to lock it. 4. Adjust the seat to the desired position. 5. The front passenger should try to move the seat to make sure the seat is - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 13
it. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever. Try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place. To raise or lower the power lift seat, hold the switch located on the outboard side of the driver's seat up or down. 1-7 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 14
seatback to be sure it is locked. {CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 15
They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 16
has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-25. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here's why: They work. You never - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 17
Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. 1-11 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 18
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 1-12 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 19
in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts - not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you're in a vehicle that has air bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 20
you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see "Seats" in the Index. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 21
not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 22
would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash, or if you pull the - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 23
to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing on the shoulder belt guide. After you move the adjuster to where you want it, try to move it down without squeezing the release button to make sure it has locked into position. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 24
wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 25
is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-19 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 26
with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 27
wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-21 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 28
Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don't wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 29
14. The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as the driver's safety belt - except for one thing. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and start - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 30
and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 1-24 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 31
long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-31. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 32
is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 33
Center Rear Passenger Position To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-27 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 34
position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-31. Make - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 35
booster seats and for smaller adults, the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts. Here is how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip. 1-29 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 36
the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 37
To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Turn the guide and clip inward and in slide them between the seatback and the interior body, - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 38
people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly. Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 39
still is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position, see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults on page 1-29. If the child is so small that the shoulder - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 40
the child's thighs. This applies belt force to the child's pelvic bones in a crash. Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 41
young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle's adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. {CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 42
outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Q: What are the different - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 43
motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come the belt would apply force on a body area body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 44
Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant's head rests toward the - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 45
the child's body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 46
an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. 1-40 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 47
restraint in a rear seat. Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. {CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger's air bag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 48
." It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap top strap always to be anchored. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. If yours requires that the top strap be anchored - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 49
placed. Top Strap Anchor Location Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for the rear seating positions. You will find them behind the local law requires that the top strap be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 50
LATCH system. You will find anchors in the rear outside seat positions. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle's safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints. Some restraints also use - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 51
In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. A. Lower Anchorage B. Lower Anchorage 1-45 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 52
could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. 1-46 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 53
use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. See Lower Anchorages and Top directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, simply unhook the top tether shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 54
Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-48 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 55
restraint as you tighten the belt. 5. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 56
possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Run the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 57
Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. See Manual Seats on page 1-2. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 58
the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 59
restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 60
during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Air bags are designed to work with safety belts, but do not replace them. Air bags are designed to deploy only in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes. They are not designed to in - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 61
in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with air bags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. {CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 62
There is a air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. Where Are the Air Bags? The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3-25. The driver's air bag is in - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 63
't attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering. When Should an Air Bag Inflate? The right front passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. An air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 64
as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The air bag is not designed air bags. Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag, and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 65
an air bag inflates, you'll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don't get them, the air bag system won't be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 66
on your air bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won't work properly. See your dealer for service. Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver's or the right front passenger's air bag, the bag may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in the - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 67
rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash {CAUTION: A crash can - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 68
the time of the collision. If your seat adjuster won't work after a crash, the special part of the safety belt that goes through the seat to the adjuster may need to be replaced. If an air bag inflates, you'll need to replace air bag system parts. See Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) on page 1-54 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 69
Section 2 Features and Controls Starting Your Engine ...2-19 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-22 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2-24 Manual Transaxle Operation ...2-27 Parking Brake ...2-29 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-30 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-32 Parking Your Vehicle/Key Removal ...2-32 Parking - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 70
Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 71
by your dealer. If it hasn't been removed, keep the tag in a safe place. If you lose your key, your dealer can easily make another one by using the key code. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 for more information. Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, you may have - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 72
work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock again. Q (Lock): • Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See "Battery Replacement" under Remote Keyless - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 73
brake is engaged, or when the ignition is off. The interior lamps will come on for 10 seconds or until the ignition switch is turned to ON. Press this button to make the horn sound and the headlamps by pressing and holding either of the door lock switches in the unlock position for 10 seconds with - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 74
from the top half of the transmitter. 2. Remove the battery and replace it with the new one. Make sure the positive side of the battery faces up. Use one three-volt, CR2032, or equivalent, type battery. 3. Put the two halves back together. Make sure the cover is on tightly, so water won't get in - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 75
a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You doors are not locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. • Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 76
. See Lockout Protection on page 2-11. With the key out of the ignition and the driver's door open, pressing LOCK on the driver's power door lock switch will not immediately lock the other doors. Instead a seven second delay will start and three chimes will be heard. Seven seconds after the driver - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 77
is turned to OFF. Customizing the Automatic Door Locks on Vehicles with a Manual Transaxle: • Mode 1: All doors automatically lock when the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). The doors will remain locked unless manually unlocked or the lock button is pressed. All doors will unlock when - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 78
mode or to change to a different mode, do the following: 1. Put an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle in REVERSE (R) with the parking brake engaged and turn the ignition to ON. 2. Press and hold LOCK on the power door lock switch for 10 seconds. Release the switch when you hear - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 79
inside. You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work, and how to cancel the locks. To cancel a rear door lock, do the following: 1. Unlock the door from the inside and open it from the outside. 2. Move the switch down. 3. Do the same to the other rear door. The rear - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 80
or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: • Make sure all other windows are shut. • Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 81
Remote Trunk Release Press the remote trunk release button, located on the driver's door, to release the trunk lid. The remote trunk release will only work when either the ignition is off, the parking brake is engaged or the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h). 2-13 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 82
trapped in your trunk, you can order a trap-resistant trunk kit from your dealer. This kit includes: • a modified trunk latch, • a lighted release handle, and • seatback tethers (for vehicles with folding rear seatbacks). See your dealer for additional information. Notice: Using the emergency trunk - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 83
even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. Manual Windows On a vehicle with manual windows, use the window crank to open and close each window. 2-15 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 84
showing), the driver and passengers will be able to use their window switches. Move the lock-out switch to the right to stop the passengers from using their window switches. The driver can still control all the windows with the lock on. Sun Visors If your vehicle is equipped with power windows, the - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 85
the engine is started. After attempting to start the engine, if the SECURITY light flashes or stays on, wait ten minutes with the key in ON until the light fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, the - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 86
Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to four earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. remove the key. With an automatic transaxle, the shift lever must be in PARK (P) with the ignition in OFF to remove the key. With a manual - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 87
it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. B (ACCESSORY): This position unlocks the transaxle. It also lets you use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is not running. To use ACCESSORY, turn the key clockwise to the - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 88
seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 89
starts, release the key and the accelerator pedal. Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, your - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 90
may have this feature. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 91
the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don't, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 92
set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-30. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-41. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 93
(P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to apply your regular brake and press the shift would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 94
shifting gears as you increase speed may damage the transaxle. Have your vehicle serviced right away. You can drive in SECOND (2) when you are driving less on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. Notice: - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 95
less that 20 mph (32 km/h). If you have come to a complete stop and it is hard to let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1). SECOND (2): Press brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to Neutral. Manual - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 96
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 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 97
premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-41. Automatic Transaxle shown, Manual Transaxle similar 2-29 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 98
in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move brake. • Press and hold the button on the shift lever. • Push the shift lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 4. Remove - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 99
lever out of PARK (P). This is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you engine running. If you have to leave your automatic transaxle vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 100
vehicle has an automatic transaxle, it has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK when the ignition is in the (OFF/OFF LOCK) position. In addition, you have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 101
Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 102
brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust - with CO - can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 103
adjust the angle of the mirror, by moving the mirror to a position that allows you to see out of the back window. To reduce glare from headlamps feature, this selector knob controls both outside rearview mirrors. Outside Remote Control Mirror The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you can - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 104
than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. Cupholder(s) Pull down the door on the rear of the center console to use the rear seat cupholders. Center Console - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 105
the sunshade by hand. Then push the switch back and release it. To fully open the sunroof, push the switch back again and release it. In both the vent and fully open positions, the air flow can be adjusted for driving comfort by pushing and holding the switch forward until the sunroof moves to the - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 106
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Cigarette Lighter ...3-18 Climate Controls ...3-19 Climate Control System ...3-19 Outlet Adjustment ...3-21 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-22 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-23 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-24 Tachometer ...3-24 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-25 Air Bag Readiness Light - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 108
Instrument Panel Overview 3-2 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 109
Ignition Switch. See Panel Fuse Blocks. See Fuses and Control Buttons (If Equipped). See Cruise Control on page 3-10. O. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-24. P. Cigarette Lighter. See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-18. Q. Climate Control System. See Climate Control - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 110
located near the center of the instrument panel. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. When the hazard - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 111
horn by pressing the horn symbol on your steering wheel. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. 3-5 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 112
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Exterior Lamps Control For information on the exterior lamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 3-14. Turn and Lane- - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 113
will not see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-87. The lever on the left side - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 114
lamps and lights. AUTO: Turn the control to this position to turn the headlamps, taillamps and parking lamps on and off automatically while the ignition is on, by sensing how dark it is outside. For more information see "Automatic Headlamp System" later in this section. To change the headlamps from - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 115
be. The wiper speed can only be adjusted when the lever is in the INT position. Use this position for light rain or snow. LO (Low Speed): Move blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 116
button at the end of the lever until the washers begin. Cruise Control {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until If your vehicle has this feature, the cruise control buttons are located on the bottom of the steering wheel. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 117
the brake system warning light is on. Your vehicle may have Enhanced Traction System (ETS). See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-9. If your vehicle is in cruise control while the ETS begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 118
you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don't need to reset it. Once you're going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can press the cruise control RESUME ACCEL (Resume/Accelerate) button briefly. You'll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 119
There are four ways to turn off the cruise control: • Step lightly on the brake pedal. • Press the cruise control RESUME ACCEL button and the SET COAST buttons at the same time. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 120
/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6. The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: • The ignition is on, • the exterior lamps control is in AUTO or the parking lamps only position, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 121
does not affect the system. The DRL and automatic headlamp systems will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than this delay. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 122
lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps and instrument panel lights will be on, but the headlamps will be off. To turn on the headlamps along with the other lamps when it is dark outside, turn the exterior lamps control to the AUTO or headlamp position. Fog Lamps If your vehicle has this feature - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 123
for about 10 seconds after your key is removed from the ignition to provide an illuminated exit. Dome Lamp The switch on this lamp has three positions. The ON position will turn on the light. The DOOR position will turn on the light whenever a door is opened or when the instrument panel brightness - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 124
heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a battery run-down feature designed to - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 125
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 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 126
): Press this button to turn the air-conditioning system on or off. When A/C 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 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 127
air into your vehicle. < REAR: Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light above the button will come turning off the engine. Notice: repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty. knob Adjustment Use the louvers on the air outlets to change the direction of the - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 128
warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 129
other things you'll need to drive safely and economically. Your vehicle has this cluster or one very similar to it. It includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. Be sure to read about them. United States Automatic Transaxle Cluster shown - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 130
to turn it back. Repair or replacement of your instrument panel cluster should only be performed by a qualified GM service center. Tachometer trip odometer. The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: If you operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 131
problem. The system check includes the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) on page 1-54. If the driver's belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 132
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 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 133
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. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. If the light comes on while you are - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 134
start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you're driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 135
when the system is turned on and the parking brake is fully released, your vehicle needs service. Slippery road conditions may exist if the Enhanced Traction System active light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly. The light will stay on for a few seconds after the Enhanced Traction System - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 136
comes on and stays on and you hear a chime, the coolant level in your vehicle is low. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23. If the light is on along with an overheat warning, you may have a serious overheating problem. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-30. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 137
the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a 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 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 138
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 does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see "If the Light Is - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 139
vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 140
you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on and you will hear a chime when you are driving. This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it fixed - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 141
Change Engine Oil Light The CHANGE OIL light should come on briefly as a bulb check when you start the engine. If the light doesn't come on, have it serviced. Security Light This light will come on when you turn the key to ON and will stay on until the vehicle starts. If the CHANGE OIL light comes - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 142
than one-third full. Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition to ON. It will stay on, or come on and a chime will sound if it detects a problem on the vehicle, such as a Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) or an automatic headlamp system malfunction. If this - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 143
None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: • At the service station, the gas pump shuts corner or speed up. United States Canada • The gage goes back to empty when you turn off the ignition. Your fuel the indicator nears empty, the light will come on and you will hear a chime. You still - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 144
it can be added by checking with your dealer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. If sound equipment can be added, it is very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle's engine, radio, or other systems, and - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 145
that are in the selected band. Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. RCL (Recall): Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. When the ignition is - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 146
hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep. L and a zero or F and a zero will appear on the display. To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position, first end out of audio mode by pressing another button, causing the radio to perform that function, or by - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 147
service. LOC (Locked): This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. Take the vehicle to the dealer for service button or the RCL knob. If you insert player, it will stay in the player an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs ejecting. If these problems occur try a known - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 148
through the CD. RCL (Recall): Press this knob to see the current track number or how button is pressed first. CD Messages If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 149
from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In equipped with the Monsoon audio system, included are eight speakers and an eight channel amplifier. The radio will and artist name. A service fee is required in order to receive the XM™ service. For more information, contact - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 150
audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you Push this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. Pushing this knob with the change the default on the display, push the RCL knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 151
) TONE: Press and release this button until BASS, MID, or TREB appears on the display. The SELECT LED indicator will light to show that the tone control can be adjusted. Turn the SELECT knob to increase or to decrease. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. Pressing and - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 152
appears on the display. The SELECT LED indicator will light to show that the speakers can be adjusted. Turn the SELECT knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. FADE: To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, press and release this button until FADE appears on - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 153
on the display. 2. Turn the SELECT knob to select a PTY. 3. Once on the display, go back to Step 1. If both display. 2. Turn the SELECT knob to select a PTY. 3. Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same programming. To turn alternate - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 154
appear on the display. 3. Turn the SELECT knob to select a PTY. 4. Press and emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, system. This feature is not supported by all RDS stations. INFO the whole message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 155
will be displayed around TRAF. When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it. to remove the brackets or use the TUNE knob or the SEEK arrows to go to a station that supports traffic not apply to XM™ Satellite Radio Service. Radio Messages CALIBRATE: Your audio system - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 156
Channels) Condition XL on the radio display, after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating encryption code Loss of working properly. No Signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) Channel not in service Channel no longer available CH Off Air - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 157
, XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If you receive this message after having your vehicle serviced, check with the servicing facility. If you tune to channel 0, you will see this message alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate your - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 158
the eject button or push the RCL knob. If you insert a CD with the a CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on ) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a known good CD. 3-52 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 159
if this button is pressed first. CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display and the CD comes out, it could be for one of the , wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 160
MP3) • Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies • Display messages from radio stations • Seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work , included are eight speakers and an eight channel - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 161
audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you Push this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. Pushing this knob with the change the default on the display, push the RCL knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 162
) TONE: Press and release this button until BASS, MID, or TREB appears on the display. The SELECT LED indicator will light to show that the tone control can be adjusted. Turn the SELECT knob to increase or to decrease. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. Pressing and - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 163
appears on the display. The SELECT LED indicator will light to show that the speakers can be adjusted. Turn the SELECT knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. FADE: To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, press and release this button until FADE appears on - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 164
Turn the SELECT knob to select a switch to stronger stations. To turn alternate frequency off press and hold BAND again for two seconds. AF OFF will appear on the display. The radio will not switch to other stations. This function does not apply for XM™ Satellite Radio Service announcement comes on - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 165
will be displayed around TRAF. When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it. to remove the brackets or use the TUNE knob or the SEEK arrows to go to a station that supports traffic not apply to XM™ Satellite Radio Service. Radio Messages CALIBRATE: Your audio system - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 166
Channels) Condition XL on the radio display, after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating encryption code Loss of working properly. No Signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) Channel not in service Channel no longer available CH Off Air - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 167
, XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If you receive this message after having your vehicle serviced, check with the servicing facility. If you tune to channel 0, you will see this message alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate your - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 168
button or push the RCL knob. If you insert a CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When you CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a known good CD does not have a function for non-MP3 CDs. 4 s (Reverse): Press and - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 169
CD AUX ( change the default on the display (track and elapsed time), push the knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob until the display flashes. The selected display will now be the default. While elapsed time is showing, CD TIME will appear on the display. Using an MP3 CD MP3 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 170
, folders, playlists, or sessions minimize the length of the file, folder, or playlist name. You can also play an MP3 CD that was recorded using no file folders. The system can support up to 11 folders in depth, though, keep the depth of the folders to a minimum in order to keep down - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 171
MP3 with the ignition off, first press the EJECT button or push the RCL knob in the player, it will stay in the player. When you an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller mp3) as the track name. Track names longer than 32 characters or 4 pages will be shortened. The display will not show parts - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 172
difficulty in finding tracks and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a known good CD. Do not add paper labels to CDs, the next folder and random the tracks in that folder. This function will not work on a CD that does not contain folders or playlists. 4 REV (Reverse): - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 173
will not work on a knob while in random to fast track reverse or advance the tracks in sequential order. RCL (Recall): Push this knob to switch change the default on the display, push this knob until you see the display you want, then hold this knob for future listening. CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 174
your dealer when reporting the problem. CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio display and the CD comes out, it could be for it will not operate and LOCKED will appear on the display. When the radio and vehicle are turned off, the blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK® is - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 175
band. When an MP3 CD is playing, press this button to go to the next folder. BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous radio station and stay - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 176
like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise. Care of Your CDs Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original lubricants internal to the CD mechanism. XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast to coast. Just as - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 177
will appear on the radio display. To change back to the default or normal setting, press and hold pushbutton 6 again. The chime level will change from the loud level to normal, and NORMAL will appear on the radio display. Removing the radio and not replacing it with a factory radio or chime module - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 178
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Loading Your Vehicle ...4-35 Towing a Trailer ...4-41 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Braking ...4-6 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ...4-9 Steering ...4-11 Off-Road Recovery ...4-13 Passing ...4-14 Loss of - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 180
a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-9. Defensive driving really means "be You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly. Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 181
In recent years, more than 16,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then The amount of alcohol consumed • The drinker's body weight • The amount of food that is - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 182
There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks. The law - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 183
The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 184
with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and condition of your brakes; the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied. Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask more of those control - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 185
your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, this warning light on the instrument panel will come on briefly when you start your vehicle. When you start your engine, or when you begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 186
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 187
retain steering control. If you do have anti-lock, it is different. See "Anti-Lock Brake System" in this section. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. Using Anti-Lock Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 188
hear the system working, but this is normal. This light will also come on when the anti-lock brake system is working. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the enhanced traction system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you to - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 189
are in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control. To turn the system on or off, press the ETS button on the instrument panel. When you turn the system off, the Enhanced Traction System warning light will come on and stay on. If the Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin when - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 190
you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly apply the brakes. Both control systems - steering and braking - have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Unless you have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places. You can lose - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 191
3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 192
slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance. • When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate but stay in the right lane out to pass the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot. • Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings and lines. - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 193
change signal and move back into the right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is convex. The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is.) Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 194
adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 195
likely to be impaired - by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. • Since you can not see as well, you may - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 196
differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. What you will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you are driving, do not wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down on glare from headlamps, but they also - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 197
shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas start to separate from the inserts. Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can not stop, accelerate or turn as well - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 198
of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 199
you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray. One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 200
you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. • Try light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 201
adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it is slower. Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass. Before changing lanes, check not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the next a day's work - do not plan to make too many miles that first part of the - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 202
Are they in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? There is something about an service or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency. Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 203
or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. 4-25 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 204
road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. • As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There could be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. • You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 205
shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle. 4-27 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 206
be even more trouble because it may the condition - smooth ice, packed, blowing adjust your driving to the road conditions. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-9. Unless you have the anti-lock braking system, you will want to brake very gently, too. (If you do have anti-lock, see Braking - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 207
insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats - anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 208
any that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around again from time to time to be sure battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. Then, shut the engine comes. 4-30 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 209
around your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear (or with a manual transaxle, between FIRST (1) or could be injured. And, the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. When you are - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 210
Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 211
the ignition switch to ACCESSORY. 6. Shift your transaxle to Neutral (N). 7. Release the parking brake. Remember to reinstall the fuses once you reach your destination. To reinstall a fuse do the following: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Put the fuse back in - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 212
would not be covered by the warranty. Never have your vehicle towed from the rear. 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. 2. Put the vehicle in PARK (P) for automatic transaxles and Neutral for manual transaxles. 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. (For manual transaxle vehicles, the - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 213
weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it . If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 214
Tire and Loading Information Label Example 2 Example 1 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight A. Vehicle Capacity Weight The Tire and Loading Information label shows the seating capacity and the total weight your vehicle can properly carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight. If your vehicle has - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 215
you the size and recommended inflation pressure for the factory-installed, original (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axle; see "Certification Label will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 216
If your vehicle can tow a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-41 for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and trailering tips. Example 2 Loading Your Vehicle Example 1 Item A Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) 700 lbs (317 kg) B C Description Vehicle Capacity - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 217
weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. Refer to your vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 218
load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. 4-40 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 219
source for this information can be state or provincial police. • Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 1,000 miles (1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. 4-41 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 220
helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 In Canada, write to: General Motors - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 221
bumper. • Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you do not seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle. See Engine - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 222
the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working. Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you will be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly. And because you may have anti-lock brakes, do not try to - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 223
burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It is important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 224
that they would get hot and no longer work well. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here is how to do it: 1. Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into PARK (P) for an automatic transaxle or into gear for a manual transaxle, yet. When parking uphill, turn your - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 225
ll), engine oil, drive belt, cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you are trailering, it is a good idea to review this information before you start your trip. Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 226
✍ NOTES 4-48 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 227
Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-21 Manual Transaxle Fluid ...5-22 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-22 Engine Coolant ...5-23 Engine Overheating - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 228
...5-86 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-86 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-86 Electrical System ...5-87 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-87 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-87 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-87 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-87 Capacities and Specifications - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 229
you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 230
damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. • Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. "English" and - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 231
is an important part of the proper and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline. In Canada, look for the "Auto Makers' might damage your engine. A little pinging noise when you accelerate or drive uphill is considered normal. This does not indicate a problem exists or that - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 232
containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for service. Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 233
covered by your warranty. To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will be driving. CAUTION: (Continued) Keep sparks and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 234
in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any "hiss" noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way. Be careful not to your tank, and wait a few seconds after you've finished pumping before you remove the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See Cleaning the - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 235
back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed , do not remove the nozzle. Shut light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions system. - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 236
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 237
ROD. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. Then let the hood down and close it firmly - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 238
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 ECOTEC™ ™ engine, you'll see the following: 5-12 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 239
Oil" in Engine Oil on page 5-15. E. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See "Brake Fluid" in Brakes on page 5-37. F. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-34. G. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-87. H. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 240
When you open the hood on the 3400 V6 engine, you'll see the following: 5-14 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 241
to Add Engine Oil" in Engine Oil on page 5-15. D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See "Checking Engine Oil" in Engine Oil on page 5-15. E. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See "Brake Fluid" in Brakes on page 5-37. F. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20. G. Battery. See Battery on page - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 242
Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you are through. What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 243
and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container. This symbol indicates that the - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 244
a year. However, your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer has GM-trained service people who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system. It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 245
the chimes and the CHANGE OIL light goes out. However, if the light stays on and no chime is heard, you will need to repeat the reset procedure. 3. Turn the key to OFF. If the CHANGE OIL light comes back on when you start your vehicle, the engine oil life system has not reset. Repeat the procedure - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 246
to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at every oil change and replace at the first oil change after 25,000 miles (40 000 km). How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake filter to - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 247
have your fluid level checked by your dealer or service center when you have your oil changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: {CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 248
oil changed. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for the proper fluid to use. When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid. See Owner Checks and Services - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 249
265°F (129°C). Protect against rust and corrosion. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 250
. These can be harmful. Checking Coolant {CAUTION: Adding only covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. 5-24 2.2L L4 ECOTEC™ Engine shown, 3400 V6 Engine similar The coolant surge tank is located in the engine - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 251
are hot. The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark, or a little higher. If the LOW COOLANT light comes on and stays on, it means you're low on engine coolant. If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 252
even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool. Notice: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 253
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning, along with a low coolant light, can indicate a serious problem. See Low Coolant Warning Light on page 3-30. If you get an engine overheat warning with no low coolant light, but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 254
Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 255
aren't, your vehicle needs service. Notice: If you operate the engine without coolant or fail to maintain the cooling system properly, you could damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for maintaining your cooling - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 256
engine, heater core or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant may require changing sooner, at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Any repairs would not be covered can come out engine to overheat and be severely damaged. If you haven't found a problem yet, check - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 257
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® coolant. Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. {CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 258
it. 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. 2. - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 259
, to the hash mark on the label. Wait about five minutes, then check to see if the level is below the hash mark. If the level is surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. By this time, the - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 260
. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. See Engine Compartment Overview - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 261
How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 262
engine compartment towards the front of the vehicle. Notice: • When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 263
have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. {CAUTION: Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 264
entering the reservoir. • Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced. Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 265
time the tires are removed for rotation or changing. When you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. {CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes will not work well. That could - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 266
puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. Battery Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free ACDelco® battery. When it is time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label. We recommend an ACDelco® battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 267
remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. Jump Starting If your battery tips on working around a battery without getting hurt covered by your warranty. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 268
starting your vehicle. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter. Turn off the radio and all lamps that aren't needed. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it could save your radio! 4. Open the hoods and locate - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 269
more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the ACDelco® battery installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery has or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 270
. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the good - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 271
of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle that has the dead battery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 272
(−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle. Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery 5-46 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 273
5-49. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Headlamps Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 274
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 1. Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer to the removal procedure earlier in this section. 2. Turn the bulb assembly retainer and pull out the bulb. 3. Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness. 4. When replacing the bulb, be sure to properly align the bulb - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 275
net in the trunk. 2. Pull back the trunk trim. 4. Carefully remove the taillamps lens from the body and avoid scratching the paint or dropping it. 5. Press the five tabs to release the plate from the lamp. 6. Gently pull the bulb out from the socket. 7. Install a new bulb. 8. Reverse Steps 3 through - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 276
at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See "Wiper Blade Check" in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. Here's how to remove the wiper blade: 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 277
service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer's booklet included with your vehicle's Owner's Manual Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked have been damaged, replace them. {CAUTION - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 278
Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger car tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger Car Tire Example 5-52 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 279
Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the "Tire Size code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Motor to support that - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 280
has lost air and gone code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture. (D) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 281
specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. (A) P-Metric Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter "P" as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 282
means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire's height to its width. Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 283
air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight; accessory cars and some light A metal support for a alphanumeric code assigned that comes into - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 284
weight, accessory weight, occupant weight and cargo weight. Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the original equipment tire size and is all right. It's not. If your tires don't have enough air (underinflation), you can get the following: Too much flexing Too much heat - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 285
the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve. Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gage. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. When to Check Check your tires once - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 286
tightened. See "Wheel Nut Torque" under Capacities and Specifications on page 5-92. {CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 287
Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it's time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or • The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can't be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. 5-61 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 288
things during normal service on your vehicle. replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. {CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 289
on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 290
its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109 may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 291
bolts and wheel nuts for replacement. Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See Changing a Flat Tire on - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 292
only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer's instructions. To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it's contacting your vehicle, and don't spin your wheels. If - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 293
Use only SAE Class "S" type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 294
or even killed. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put an automatic transaxle shift lever in PARK (P), or shift a manual transaxle to FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R). 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 295
the jack and change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you'll need is in the trunk. 1. Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk. Turn the center retainer nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it. 3. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 296
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire The tools you'll be using include the jack (A) and wheel wrench (B). 1. If your vehicle has a wheel cover or hubcap that has plastic wheel nut caps, then loosen the plastic nut caps (you may need to use the wheel wrench to loosen them). Do not - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 297
2. Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Don't remove them yet. 3. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. 5-71 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 298
wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well. 5. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 6. Remove the flat tire. 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 5-72 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 299
8. Install the compact spare tire. {CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 300
pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. See "Capacities and Specifications" in the index for the wheel nut torque specification. Notice: Wheel covers will not fit on your compact spare. If - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 301
the proper place. Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment. Place the tire in the compartment, then secure the adapter and wing nut. Place the cover and the nut on top of the flat tire. Store the jack and the wrench in the foam tray - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 302
for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See "Compact Spare Tire" later in this section. See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare into your trunk properly. A. B. C. D. Nut Cover Wing Bolt Adapter E. F. G. H. Wrench - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 303
course, it's best to replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again. Notice: When the compact spare is installed, don't take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 304
if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes be sure to follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you are Do not use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 305
Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. 2. If a stain remains, follow the cleaning instructions - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 306
to see through the windshield under certain conditions. • Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do this stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. • Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture polish work into the finish, it can harm the leather. 5-80 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 307
and durability. {CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, sun. Use a car washing soap. Do not use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Be sure to rinse the vehicle well, removing all soap residue Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. 5-81 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 308
car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under "Washing Your Vehicle." possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove oil Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn. 5-82 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 309
car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels. Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 310
cloth. Removes tar, road oil and asphalt. Use on chrome or stainless steel. Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls. Cleans vinyl tops, upholstery and convertible tops. Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints. Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 311
Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Usage Removes dirt and grime from chrome wheels and wire wheel covers. Removes dust, fingerprints, and surface contaminants. Spray on wipe off. Removes swirl marks, fine scratches and other light surface contamination. Removes light scratches and protects finish. Cleans - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 312
, paint information and a list of all production options and special equipment. Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle. Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. 5-86 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 313
and the damage wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-60 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 314
and features listed. Fuses AIR BAG BFC BATT PCM ACC DR LOCK IPC/BFC ACC STOP LPS HAZARD LPS IPC/HVAC BATT Circuit Breakers PWR SEAT Relay TRUNK REL DR UNLOCK DR LOCK DRIVER DR UNLOCK Usage Air Bags Body Computer (BFC) Power Control Module (PCM) Door Lock Motors Cluster, Body Computer (BFC) Stop - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 315
HVAC Blower Motor Cruise Control Fog Lamps Interior Courtesy Lamps Radio, XM™ Satellite Radio/DAB Power Sunroof Circuit Breaker Usage PWR WNDW Power Windows Relay FOG LPS Usage Fog Lamps Fuse INST LPS CRUISE SW LPS CRUISE SW Usage Interior Lamp Dimming Steering Wheel Cruise Control Switch Lamps - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 316
. The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver's side of the vehicle, near the battery. Fuse 3 4 5 6 7 8 Relays 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Usage Left Electrical Center-Stop Lamps, Hazard Lamps, Body Function Control Module, Cluster, Climate Control System Anti-Lock Brakes Left - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 317
Headlamp System Horn Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Usage Spare Fuse Holder Rear Defog Accessory Power Outlets, Cigarette Lighter Generator Not Used Air Conditioning Compressor, Body Function Control Module Automatic Transaxle Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Ignition System Back - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 318
or as recommended in this manual. Capacities Capacities Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Use Refrigerant Oil, R134a Systems Automatic Transaxle Complete Overhaul Cooling System 2.2L L4 † Engine 3400 V6 Engine Engine Oil with Filter 2.2L L4 † Engine 3400 V6 Engine Fuel Tank English - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 319
Transaxle Complete Overhaul Wheel Nut Torque †ECOTEC™ See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. English 1.8 quarts 100 lb-ft 1.7 L 140 Y Metric Engine Specifications Engine 2.2L L4 † 3400 V6 VIN Code F E Transaxle Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Spark Plug Gap 0.042 inch (1.06 mm) 0.060 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 320
✍ NOTES 5-94 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 321
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...6-14 Maintenance Record ...6-15 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 322
: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 323
vary. You may need more frequent checks and replacements. So please read the following and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your GM Goodwrench dealer. This schedule is for vehicles that: The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 324
genuine GM parts. Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE OIL light comes on, it means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 325
light has not come on at all for one year. Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 5-15. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner filter. If necessary, replace - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 326
). See footnote (h). Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires (V6 only). An Emission Control Service. Engine cooling system service (or every 5 years, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. 25,000 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 327
system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, door hinges and latches - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 328
the proper ones, as shown in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 for further details - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 329
coolant level and add DEX-COOL® coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23 for further details. At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 330
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 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 331
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 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 332
Steering Fluid (GM Part Power Steering No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada System 89021186). Manual DEXRON®-III Automatic Transaxle Transmission Fluid. Automatic DEXRON®-III Automatic Transaxle Transmission Fluid. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Key Lock (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Cylinders Canada - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 333
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 2.2 L L4† Engine 3400 V6 Engine Oil Filter 2.2 L L4† Engine 3400 V6 Spark Plugs 2.2 L L4† Engine 3400 V6 Windshield Wiper - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 334
Engine Drive Belt Routing 6-14 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 335
performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 336
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-16 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 337
Government ...7-10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...7-11 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-11 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-3 Customer - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 338
already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership if you have a concern. STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are Two, you should file with the BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 339
Auto Line Program using the toll-free telephone number or write them at the following address: BBB Auto General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility manual. (United States only) • Keep track of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers for service - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 340
with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV (2438). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) United States - Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 1-800-222-1020 1-800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 341
aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle (hand controls U.S. Virgin Islands) - Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers. The offer is available for a limited period - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 342
nearest service station. • Lock-out Service (identification required): Replacement keys or locksmith service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement key will be covered within 10 miles. • Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 343
can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 344
will be limited to a maximum of $30 a day and must be supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. Shuttle Service Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 345
vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for air bag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations. Some information may - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 346
official request of police or similar government office, • as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process, please check the OnStar® subscription service agreement or manual for problems between you, your dealer or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 347
Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 348
Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service to change checks - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 349
3-57 Air Bag Readiness Light ...3-25 Air Bag System, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...1-54 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...5-20 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...7-9 AM ...3-70 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-71 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-71 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 350
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 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 351
the Restraint ...Chime Level Adjustment ...Cigarette Lighter ...Cleaning Inside of Your Control System ...3-19 Outlet Adjustment ...3-21 Clutch, Hydraulic ...5-22 Compact Spare Tire ...5-77 Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ...3-30 Heater, Engine ...2-22 Low Warning Light - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 352
...3-20 Delayed Headlamps ...3-16 Delayed Locking ...2-8 Dinghy Towing ...4-33 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-3 Dolly Towing ...4-34 Dome Lamp ...3-17 Door Delayed Locking ...2-8 Locks ...2-7 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-10 Driver - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 353
...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 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 354
Fluid Automatic Transaxle ...5-21 Manual Transaxle ...5-22 Power Steering ...5- ...5-5 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-87 Windshield Wiper ...5-87 G Gage Engine Coolant Warning Flashers ...3-4 Head Restraints ...1-5 Headlamps ...3-7, 3-14, 5-47 Bulb Replacement ...5-47 Front Turn Signal and - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 355
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 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 356
Your Vehicle ...2-11 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only) ...2-31 Lift Seat, Power ...1-7 Light Air Bag Readiness ...3-25 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...3-28 Brake System Warning ...3-27 Change Engine Oil ...3-35 Charging System ...3-26 Enhanced Traction System - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 357
Replacement Parts ...6-13 Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using Your ...6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ...4-47 Making Turns ...4-45 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-31 Manual - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 358
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 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 359
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 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 360
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 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 361
Park (P) ...2-32 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...1-17 Skidding ...4-15 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ...4-21 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ...5-79 Specifications, Capacities ...5-92 Speedometer ...3-24 Starting Your 2.2L L4 ECOTEC™ Engine ...2-20 Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine ...2-21 Starting Your - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 362
29 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning Light ...3-28 Trailer Brakes ...4-44 Transaxle Fluid, Automatic ...5-21 Fluid, Manual ...5-22 Transaxle Operation, Automatic ...2-24 Transaxle Operation, Manual ...2-27 Transmission Up-Shift Light ...3-26 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 363
iv Washer Fluid, Low Warning Light ...3-36 Washing Your Vehicle ...5-81 Weight of the Trailer ...4-42 Weight of the Trailer Tongue ...4-42 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ...5-16 What to Do with Used Oil ...5-19 What to Use ...5-24, 5-35 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-64 Replacement ...5-65 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 364
Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System) ...When to Check ...When to Check and What to Use ...When to Check Power Steering Fluid ...When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill ...Where to Put the Restraint ...Why Safety Belts Work ...Window Lock
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Seats and Restraint Systems
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1-1
Front Seats
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1-2
Rear Seats
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1-8
Safety Belts
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1-9
Child Restraints
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1-32
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
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Restraint System Check
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1-61
Features and Controls
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2-1
Keys
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2-2
Doors and Locks
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2-7
Windows
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2-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems
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2-17
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
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2-18
Mirrors
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2-35
Storage Areas
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2-36
Sunroof
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2-37
Instrument Panel
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3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
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3-2
Climate Controls
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3-19
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
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3-22
Audio System(s)
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3-38
Driving Your Vehicle
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4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
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4-2
Towing
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4-32
Service and Appearance Care
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5-1
Service
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5-3
Fuel
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Checking Things Under the Hood
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5-10
Bulb Replacement
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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Tires
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5-51
Appearance Care
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Vehicle Identification
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Electrical System
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Capacities and Specifications
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Maintenance Schedule
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6-1
Maintenance Schedule
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Customer Assistance and Information
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7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
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7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
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Index
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