User manual PONTIAC GRANDAM 1997

[. . . ] 1997 U d . . 7 1-1 2- 1 The 1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SRS" system. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Pontiac. 3-1 4- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. 5-1 6-1 7-1 Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem whiledriving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. 8-1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8- 10. 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. i WB U PONTIAC We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name GRAND AM are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. [. . . ] Turn the ignition key to OFF to unlock the steering wheel. 4. Shift your manualtransaxle to NEUTRAL (N). Release the parking brake. cID n 8 I NOTICE: Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 55 mph (90 km/h), or your vehicle could be badly damaged. NOTICE: Do not tow your vehicle from the rear. Your vehicle could be badlydamaged'andthe costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 4-32 Loading Your Vehicle FRT, CTR. TOTAL LBS. f MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP GAWR FRT GAWR RR DATE GVWR MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE XXX COLD TIRE CAPACITY WEIGHT TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSliKPa FRT. RR. THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U. S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. SPA. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER`S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label found on the driver's door tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that youcan carry. This weight iscalled the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed options. The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver's door. It tells you the GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle WeightRating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. (60 kg) in your trunk. 4-33 A CAUTION: Do not load yourvehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the your vehicle way handles. you Also, overloading can shorten the of life your vehicle. Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. In a trunk, put them far forward asyou can. Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that someof them are of above the tops the seats. Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. [. . . ] 4-35 Towing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Towing Your Vehicle From the Front . 4-30 Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear . 4-32 Trailer Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]