1994 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 128

Off-Road

Recovery

You

may

find

sometime

that

your

right

wheels

have dropped’offthe

edge of a

road

onto

the

shoulder

while

you’re

driving.

If the

level of the

shoulder

is

only

slightlJ

below

the

pavement,

recovery

should

be

fairly

easy.

Ease

off

the

accelerator

and

then, if there is nothing

in

the

way, steer

so

that

your

vehicle

straddles

the

edge

of

the

pavement.

You

can

turn

the

steering

wheel

up to

1/4

turn

until

the

right

front

tire

contacts

the

pavement

edge.

Then

turn

your

steering

wheel to go

straight

down

the

roadway.

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Passing

The driver of a vehicle about to pass

another

on

a

two-lane highway waits for

just the right moment, accelerates, moves

around

the

vehicle ahead, dhen goes

back

into

the right lane again.

A

simple

maneuver?

Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle

on a two-lane highway is a potentially

dangerous

move, since the passing

vehicle occupies the same lane as

oncoming traffic for several seconds.

A

miscalculation, an error in judgment, or a

brief surrender

to

frustration or anger can

suddenly put

the

passing driver face to

face with

the

worst

of all traffic accidents

--

the

head-on collision.

So

here are some tips for passing:

0

“Drive ahead.” Look down the road,

to the sides, and to crossroads for

situations that

might affect your

passing patterns. If

you

have

any

doubt whatsoever about making a

successful pass, wait for

a

better time.

0

0

Watch

for

traffic signs, pavement

markings,

and

lines. If you

can see a

sign

up

ahead

that

might

indicate a

turn

or

an intersection, delay your

pass.

A

broken

center line usually

indicates it’s all right to pass

(providing the

road ahead is clear).

Never

cross a solid line on your side

of

the lane or a double solid line, even

if the road

seems empty

of

approaching traffic.

Do

not

get too close to the vehicle you

want to pass

while you’re awaiting an

opportunity. For one thing, following

too

closely

reduces

your area of

vision, especially if you’re following a

larger vehicle.

Also,

you

won’t have

adequate space if the vehicle ahead

suddenly 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

and

don’t get too

close.

Time

your

move

so

you

will

be

increasing

speed

as

the

time comes to

move

into

the

other

lane.

If the

way

is

clear

to

pass,

you

will

have

a “running

start”

that

more

than

makes

up

for the

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Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
How To Use This Manual	4
Seats & Restraint Systems	8
Seats and Seat Controls	9
Safety Belts	13
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	18
Driver Position	18
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	22
Air Bag Readiness Light	23
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac	26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	26
Right Front Passenger Position	27
Rear Seat Passengers	27
Center Passenger Position	28
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides	31
Children	33
Smaller Children and Babies	33
Child Restraints	34
Larger Children	41
Safety Belt Extender	43
Checking Your Restraint System	43
Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash	43
Features & Controls	46
Keys	47
DoorLocks	48
Keyless Entry System	51
Glove Box	55
Ignition switch	56
Starting Your Engine	57
Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater)	59
Shifting the Automatic Transaxle	60
Shifting the Five-Speed Manual Transaxle	65
Parking Brake	67
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transaxle)	68
Windows	73
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	74
Cruise Control	75
Light controls	78
Battery Run down Protection	81
Windshield Wipers	82
Windshield Washer	83
Mirrors	83
Sun Visors	85
Instrument panel	89
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	94
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems	102
Climate Control System	103
Air Conditioning System	104
Audio systems	107
Setting the clock	108
AM/FM Stereo Radio	109
AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player	110
AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player and Graphic Equalizer	112
AM/FM Stereo Radio with Compact Disc Player	114
Understanding Radio Reception	118
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	118
Care of Your Compact Discs	119
Fixed Mast Antenna	119
Your Driving and the Road	120
Defensive Driving	121
Drunken Driving	121
Control of a Vehicle	123
Braking	124
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	124
Steering Tips	126
Steering in Emergencies	127
Passing	128
Driving at Night	130
Driving in the Rain	131
City Driving	133
Freeway Driving	133
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	134
Hill and Mountain Roads	135
Winter Driving	137
If Your're Caught in a Blizzard	138
Recreational Vehicle Towing	140
Towing a Trailer	142
Problems on the Road	148
Hazard Warning Flashers	149
Jump Starting	149
Towing Your Pontiac	153
Engine Overheating	157
If Steam is Coming From Your Engine	157
If a Tire Goes Flat	162
Changing a Flat Tire	163
Compact Spare	168
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	168
Service & Appearance Care	170
Service	171
Fuel	172
Hood Release	176
Engine Oil	180
Air Cleaner	184
Transaxle Fluid	185
Engine Coolant	189
Power Steering Fluid	191
Windshield Washer Fuild	192
Brake Master Cylinder	192
Battery	195
Headlight Bulb Replacement	196
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	197
Loading Your Vehicle	198
Tires	199
Appearance Care	205
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	212
Add-on Electrical Equipment	212
Fuses & Circuit Breakers	213
Capacities & Specifications	216
Replacement Bulbs	218
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	221
MaintenanceSchedule	224
Introduction	225
A Word About Maintenance	225
Your Vehicle and the Environment	225
How This Part is Organized	225
A . Scheduled Maintenance Services	226
Using Your Maintenance Schedules	226
Selecting the Right Schedule	226
Schedule I	227
Schedule II	229
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services	231
B . Owner Checks & Services	233
At Each Fuel Fill	233
At Least Once a Month	234
At Least Once a Year	234
At Least Twice a Year	234
C . Periodic Maintenance Inspections	237
D . Recommended Fluids & Lubricants	239
E . Maintenance Record	241
Customer Assistance Information	244
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	245
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired	246
BBB Auto Line Alternative Resolution/Program	246
Reporting Safety Defects	248
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program	249
Service Publications	251
Index	264

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