User manual PONTIAC GRANDAM 1998

[. . . ] own '-' , , The 1998 Pontiac GrandAm Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. Comfort Controlsand AudioSystems 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. Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a or overheated engine, etc. flat tire 6- 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. you 7-1 8- 1 9-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. [. . . ] Avoid staring directly intothe approaching headlamps. 4-17 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rainandwetroadscanmeandrivingtrouble. Onawet road, you can't stop, accelerate turn as well because or your tire-to-road traction isn't as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don't have much tread you'll get left, go even less traction. It's always wise to slower and be cautious if rain starts to while you are driving. fall The are surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes tuned for driving on pavement. Even your it if windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can makeit harder to see road signs and traffic signals, of pavement markings, the edge the road and even people walking. It's wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in your good shape and keep windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper of inserts when they show signs streaking or missing of areas on the windshield, or when strips rubber start to separate from the inserts. 4-18 . They won't work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. of After driving through large puddle of water a or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightlyi utl n your brakes work normally. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even can going through some car washes cause problems, too. But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them. 4-19 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually on the water. ride This can happen if the road wet enough and you're is going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure or in one on more is low. It can happenif a lotof water is standing from trees, telephone the road. If you can see reflections and poles or other vehicles, raindrops "dimple" the water's surface, there could be hydroplaning. Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, watercan come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water thatslightly is lower than the underbody your vehicle. If you of can't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly. Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. The and best adviceis to slow down when it is raining. Some OtherRainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. Allow yourself more clear ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray. (See "Tires" in the Index. ) 4-20 City Driving Here areways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are your going. Get a city map and plan trip into an unknown partof the cityjust as you would for a cross-country trip. Ty to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most r large cities. You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving. ") Treat a green light as a warning signal. Whena light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways vehicles that have for not clearedthe intersection ormay be running the red light. One o the biggest problems with streets is the f city amount of traffic on them. You'll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. 4-21 At the entrance, there usually a ramp that leads to the is as freeway. [. . . ] $1 RETAIL SELL PRICE: 5. 00 Without Portfolio: Owner'sManual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: 0. 00 $1 CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS SERVICE BULLETINS Service Publicationsare available for current and past Service Bulletins give technical service information needed model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist the in diagnosis and service of your vehicle. PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGEAND MAIL TO: Helm, Incorporated EO. [. . . ]