User manual PONTIAC GRANDPRIX 1994

[. . . ] also explains the "SRS" system. It 3-1 4-1 YourDrivingandtheRoad ProblernsontheRoad Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road how to drive under different conditions. and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Here the manual tells you to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good. [. . . ] green The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you're about to turn, change lanes stop. or When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash turns evenif the bulbs on for the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may thmk drivers are behind you are seeing your signal when they not. It's important to check occasionally be sure the trailer to bulbs are still working. Backing Up Hold the bottom the steering wheel with hand. of one to Then, to move the trailer the left, just move that hand to to the left. To move the trailer the right, move your hand to the right. Always back slowly and, if up possible, have someone guide you. Making Th-ns I NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When you're turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do this so your trailer won't strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or other objects. Signal well in advance. 4-34 Driving OR Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don't shift down, you might have to use your brakesso much that they would get hot and no longer work well. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. NOTICE: If the othersystem isn'ta 12-volt system witha negative ground, bothvehicles can be damaged. 5-2 2. Get the vehicles cbse enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren't touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don't want. You wouldn't be able to start your Pontiac, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL (N). 4. . Open the hoods and locate the batteries. 3. Turn off all lamps that aren't needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it could save your radio! NOTICE: If you leave your radio it couldbe badly on, damaged. The repairs wouldn'tbe covered by your warranty. 5 . Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery. [. . . ] 4-32 VisorVanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43 Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires . Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Turnsignals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]