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If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pushing the button. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK when the ignition is in OFF. In addition, you have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-20. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you want. If you hold the brake pedal down but still cannot shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY. There is no shift interlock in this key position. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift the transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the gear you want. 5. Have the system fixed as soon as possible. Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your automatic transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift 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 leave the driver's seat. To find out how, see "Shifting Into Park (P)" previously in the section. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). 2-25

Section	Page
2005 Pontiac Grand Am Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Driver Seat Height Adjuster	9
Six-Way Power Driver Seat	9
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	11
Seatback Latches	12
Easy Entry Seat	12
Power Lift Seat	13
Rear Seats	14
Rear Seat Operation	14
Safety Belts	15
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	15
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Driver Position	20
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment	27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	28
Right Front Passenger Position	28
Rear Seat Passengers	29
Center Rear Passenger Position	32
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	33
Safety Belt Extender	35
Child Restraints	36
Older Children	36
Infants and Young Children	38
Child Restraint Systems	42
Where to Put the Restraint	45
Top Strap	45
Top Strap Anchor Location	47
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	47
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	50
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position	52
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	54
Airbag System	57
Where Are the Airbags?	58
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	60
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	60
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	61
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	61
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	62
Restraint System Check	63
Checking Your Restraint Systems	63
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	64
Features and Controls	65
Keys	66
Remote Keyless Entry System	67
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	68
Doors and Locks	71
Door Locks	71
Power Door Locks	72
Delayed Locking	72
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	72
Rear Door Security Locks	74
Lockout Protection	75
Trunk	75
Windows	77
Power Windows	78
Sun Visors	78
Theft-Deterrent Systems	79
Passlock®	79
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	79
New Vehicle Break-In	79
Ignition Positions	80
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	81
Starting Your Engine	81
Engine Coolant Heater	83
Automatic Transaxle Operation	84
Parking Brake	87
Shifting Into Park (P)	88
Shifting Out of Park (P)	89
Parking Over Things That Burn	90
Engine Exhaust	90
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	91
Mirrors	92
Manual Rearview Mirror	92
Outside Remote Control Mirror	92
Outside Power Mirrors	92
Outside Convex Mirror	93
Storage Areas	93
Glove Box	93
Cupholder(s)	93
Center Console Storage Area	94
Sunroof	94
Instrument Panel	95
Instrument Panel Overview	98
Hazard Warning Flashers	100
Other Warning Devices	101
Horn	101
Tilt Wheel	101
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	102
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	102
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	103
Flash-to-Pass	103
Windshield Washer	103
Windshield Wiper Lever	104
Cruise Control	105
Headlamps	108
Headlamps Off in PARK (P)	108
Delayed Headlamps	109
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	109
Automatic Headlamp System	109
Fog Lamps	110
Instrument Panel Brightness	111
Dome Lamp	111
Entry/Exit Lighting	111
Trunk Lamp	112
Battery Run-Down Protection	112
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	112
Climate Controls	113
Climate Control System	113
Outlet Adjustment	115
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	116
Instrument Panel Cluster	116
Speedometer and Odometer	118
Trip Odometer	118
Tachometer	118
Safety Belt Reminder Light	119
Airbag Readiness Light	119
Charging System Light	120
Brake System Warning Light	121
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	122
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light	122
Enhanced Traction System Active Light	123
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	123
Low Coolant Warning Light	124
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	124
Oil Pressure Light	128
Change Engine Oil Light	128
Security Light	129
Highbeam On Light	129
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light	129
Service Vehicle Soon Light	129
Fuel Gage	130
Audio System(s)	131
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)	131
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)	131
Radio with CD (Base Level)	132
Radio with CD (Up Level)	136
Radio with CD (MP3)	147
Theft-Deterrent Feature	161
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	162
Radio Reception	163
Care of Your CDs	163
Care of Your CD Player	163
Fixed Mast Antenna	164
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	164
Chime Level Adjustment	164
Driving Your Vehicle	165
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	166
Defensive Driving	166
Drunken Driving	166
Control of a Vehicle	169
Braking	169
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	170
Braking in Emergencies	172
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)	172
Steering	174
Off-Road Recovery	176
Passing	177
Loss of Control	178
Driving at Night	180
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	181
City Driving	184
Freeway Driving	185
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	186
Highway Hypnosis	187
Hill and Mountain Roads	187
Winter Driving	189
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	193
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	194
Loading Your Vehicle	194
Towing	199
Towing Your Vehicle	199
Recreational Vehicle Towing	199
Towing a Trailer	202
Service and Appearance Care	209
Service	211
Doing Your Own Service Work	212
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	213
Fuel	213
Gasoline Octane	213
Gasoline Specifications	213
California Fuel	213
Additives	214
Fuels in Foreign Countries	215
Filling Your Tank	215
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	217
Checking Things Under the Hood	218
Hood Release	218
Engine Compartment Overview	220
Engine Oil	223
Engine Oil Life System	226
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	228
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	229
Engine Coolant	230
Engine Overheating	232
Cooling System	234
Power Steering Fluid	239
Windshield Washer Fluid	240
Brakes	241
Battery	244
Jump Starting	245
Bulb Replacement	250
Halogen Bulbs	250
Headlamps	250
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	251
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	252
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps	252
Replacement Bulbs	253
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	253
Tires	254
Tire Sidewall Labelling	255
Tire Terminology and Definitions	257
Inflation - Tire Pressure	260
Tire Inspection and Rotation	261
When It Is Time for New Tires	262
Buying New Tires	263
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	264
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	265
Wheel Replacement	265
Tire Chains	267
If a Tire Goes Flat	268
Changing a Flat Tire	269
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	270
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	272
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	277
Compact Spare Tire	278
Appearance Care	279
Fabric/Carpet	279
Vinyl	281
Leather	281
Instrument Panel	281
Interior Plastic Components	281
Glass Surfaces	281
Care of Safety Belts	282
Weatherstrips	282
Washing Your Vehicle	282
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	283
Finish Care	283
Windshield and Wiper Blades	283
Aluminum Wheels	284
Tires	284
Sheet Metal Damage	285
Finish Damage	285
Underbody Maintenance	285
Chemical Paint Spotting	285
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	286
Vehicle Identification	287
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	287
Service Parts Identification Label	287
Electrical System	288
Add-On Electrical Equipment	288
Windshield Wiper Fuses	288
Power Windows and Other Power Options	288
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	288
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	289
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	291
Capacities and Specifications	293
Maintenance Schedule	295
Maintenance Schedule	296
Introduction	296
Maintenance Requirements	296
Your Vehicle and the Environment	296
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	297
Scheduled Maintenance	298
Additional Required Services	300
Maintenance Footnotes	301
Owner Checks and Services	302
At Each Fuel Fill	302
At Least Once a Month	303
At Least Once a Year	303
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	306
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	307
Maintenance Record	308
Customer Assistance and Information	311
Customer Assistance and Information	312
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	312
Online Owner Center	313
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	314
Customer Assistance Offices	314
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	315
Roadside Assistance Program	315
Courtesy Transportation	317
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	319
Reporting Safety Defects	320
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	320
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	320
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	321
Service Publications Ordering Information	321

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If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine

running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your

parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you

have moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the

regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move

the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pushing

the button.

If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully

locked into PARK (P).

Torque Lock

If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your

automatic transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of

the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in

the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift 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 leave the driver’s seat. To

find out how, see “Shifting Into Park (P)” previously in the

section.

When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of

PARK (P) before you release the parking brake.

If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another

vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the

pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you

can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).

Shifting Out of Park (P)

Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock

control system which locks the shift lever in PARK when

the ignition is in OFF. In addition, you have to fully

apply your regular brakes before you can shift from

PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON. See

Automatic

Transaxle Operation on page 2-20

If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on

the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way

into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then

move the shift lever into the gear you want.

If you hold the brake pedal down but still cannot shift

out of PARK (P), try this:

1. Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY. There is no

shift interlock in this key position.

2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.

3. Shift the transaxle to NEUTRAL (N).

4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the gear

you want.

5. Have the system fixed as soon as possible.

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