1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 69

Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) You number for your engine. will findthe VIN at the top left of your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in Index.) Follow the proper the steps to start the engine. Automatic transaxle Move your shift lever to PARK or NEUTRAL (N). (P) Your engine won't start any other position that's a in -safety feature. To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL(N) only. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift toPARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. The key cannot removed from the ignition unless be the key release button used. is To remove the key, turn the to theOFF position. key While pressing the key release button, tufn the key to the LOCK position. Pull the key straight out. Manual transaxle The gear selector should be NEUTRAL (N). Hold the in clutch pedal to floor and start engine. Your the the vehicle won'tstat? if the clutch pedalis not all the way down -- that's a safety feature. Starting Your Engine Engines stast differently. The 8th digitof your Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) shows the code letter or 2-13