2001 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual
Year:
2001
Make:
Pontiac
Model:
Grand Am
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Table of Contents
2001 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual
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24-hour Roadside Assistance
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Copyright General Motors Corp. 2000
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Table of Contents:
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1. Seats and Restraint System
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2. Features and Controls
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3. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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4. Your Driving and the Road
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5. Problems on the Road
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6. Service and Appearance Care
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7. Maintenance Schedule
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8. Customer Assistance Information
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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:
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How to Use this Manual
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
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Vehicle Symbols
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Service Station Guide
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
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Seats and Seat Controls
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Manual Seats
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Power Lift Seat (If Equipped)
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6-Way Power Seat Controls (If Equipped)
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Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped)
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Reclining Front Seatbacks
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Head Restraints
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Seatback Latches (2-Door Models)
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Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Models)
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Rear Seats
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Folding the Rear Seat (If Equipped)
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Safety Belts: They re for Everyone
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Why Safety Belts Work
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
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Adults
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Driver Position
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (4-Door Models)
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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Right Front Passenger Position
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
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How the Air Bag System Works
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Where are the air bags?
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When should an air bag inflate?
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What makes an air bag inflate?
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How does an air bag restrain?
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What will you see after an air bag inflates?
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
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Rear Seat Passengers
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Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
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Center Passenger Position
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Lap Belt
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Children
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Infants and Young Children
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Restraint Systems for Children
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Where to Put the Restraint
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Top Strap
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Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
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Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
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Older Children
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Safety Belt Extender
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Checking Your Restraint Systems
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Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
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Section 2 Features and Controls
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Windows
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Manual Windows
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Power Windows (If Equipped)
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Auto- Down Switch
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Lock- Out Switch
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Keys
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Door Locks
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Power Door Locks
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Programmable Automatic Door Locks
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Customizing the Automatic Door Locks
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Delayed Locking
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Rear Door Security Locks (4-Door Models)
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Anti-Lockout Protection
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Leaving Your Vehicle
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Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
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Operation
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Programmable Horn Chirp
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Radio Personalization
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Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
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Battery Replacement
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Resynchronization
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Trunk
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Remote Trunk Release
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Remote Trunk Release Lockout (If Equipped)
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Trunk Release Handle (If Equipped)
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Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit
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Theft
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Key in the Ignition
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Parking at Night
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Parking Lots
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Passlock
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New Vehicle Break-In
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Ignition Positions
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
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Starting Your Engine
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Automatic Transaxle
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Manual Transaxle
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Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
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Automatic Transaxle Operation
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Manual Transaxle Operation
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Shift Speeds
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Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) (If Equipped)
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Parking Brake
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Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only)
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only)
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Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle)
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Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only)
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Parking Your Vehicle/Key Removal (Manual Transaxle Models Only)
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Parking Over Things That Burn
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Engine Exhaust
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Running Your Engine While You re Parked (Automatic Transaxle)
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Horn
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Tilt Wheel
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
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Turn and Lane Change Signals
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Headlamps
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Lamps On Reminder
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
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Flash-to-Pass
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Windshield Wipers
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Windshield Washer
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Cruise Control (If Equipped)
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Setting Cruise Control
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Resuming a Set Speed
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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
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Ending Out of Cruise Control
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Erasing the Cruise Speed Memory
112
Exterior Lamps
113
Headlamps
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Daytime Running Lamps
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Automatic Light Control (ALC)
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Headlamps Dim to Park (If Equipped)
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Delayed Headlamps
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Fog Lamps
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Interior Lamps
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Instrument Panel Intensity Control
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Courtesy Lamp Control
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Illuminated Entry/Exit System
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Mirror Reading Lamps
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Three-Position Dome Lamp (If Equipped)
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Trunk Lamp
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Battery Saver
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Mirrors
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Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
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Manual Remote Control Mirror
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Power Remote Control Mirror (If Equipped)
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Convex Outside Mirror
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Storage Compartments
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Glove Box
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Center Console Storage Area
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Rear Seat Cupholder
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Convenience Net (If Equipped)
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Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped)
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Sun Visors
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Visor Vanity Mirror
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Sunroof (Option)
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The Instrument Panel Your Information System
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Instrument Panel Cluster
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Speedometer and Odometer
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Trip Odometer
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Tachometer
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
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Air Bag Readiness Light
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Charging System Indicator Light
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Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) (If Equipped)
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Brake System Warning Light
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
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Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
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Enhanced Traction System Active Light
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
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Low Coolant Warning Light
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)
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If the Light Is Flashing
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If the Light Is On Steady
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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
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Oil Pressure Light
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Low Oil Light (If Equipped)
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Change Oil Light
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Security Light
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Cruise Light (If Equipped)
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Low Washer Light
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Service Vehicle Soon Light
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Fuel Gage
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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Comfort Controls
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Climate Control System with Air Conditioning
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Fan Knob
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Temperature Knob
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Mode Knob
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Mode Button
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Air Conditioning
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Heating
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Defogging and Defrosting Windows
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Rear Window Defogger
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Ventilation System
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Ventilation Tips
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Audio Systems
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Setting the Clock
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Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio Data System
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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Radio Calibration
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AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Using RDS
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Radio Calibration
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Using RDS
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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Tight/Loose Tape Sensor Defeat
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Radio Calibration
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Personal Choice Radio Controls (If Equipped)
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Theft-Deterrent Feature Non-RDS Radios (If Equipped)
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Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios (If Equipped)
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
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Understanding Radio Reception
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AM
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FM Stereo
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Tips About Your Audio System
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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Care of Your Compact Discs
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Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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Fixed Mast Antenna
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Chime Level Adjustment
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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
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Defensive Driving
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Drunken Driving
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Control of a Vehicle
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Braking
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Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
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Using Anti- Lock
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Braking in Emergencies
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Enhanced Traction System
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Steering
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Power Steering
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Variable Effort Steering (If Equipped)
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Steering Tips
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Driving on Curves
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Steering in Emergencies
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Off-Road Recovery
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Passing
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Loss of Control
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Skidding
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Driving at Night
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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
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Hydroplaning
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Driving Through Deep Standing Water
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Driving Through Flowing Water
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Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
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City Driving
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Freeway Driving
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Before Leaving on a Long Trip
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Highway Hypnosis
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Hill and Mountain Roads
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Winter Driving
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Driving on Snow or Ice
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If You re Caught in a Blizzard
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Recreational Vehicle Towing
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Towing Your Vehicle from the Front
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Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear
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Loading Your Vehicle
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Towing a Trailer
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If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer Tongue
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Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires
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Hitches
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Safety Chains
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Trailer Brakes
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Driving with a Trailer
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Following Distance
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Passing
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Backing Up
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Making Turns
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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
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Driving On Grades
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Parking on Hills
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When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
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Maintenance When Trailer Towing
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Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
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Towing a Trailer (2.4L L4 Engine)
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Section 5 Problems on the Road
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Hazard Warning Flashers
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Other Warning Devices
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Jump Starting
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Towing Your Vehicle
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Engine Overheating
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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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Cooling System
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
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If a Tire Goes Flat
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Changing a Flat Tire
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
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Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
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Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Compact Spare Tire
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If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
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Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
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Service
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Doing Your Own Service Work
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Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Fuel
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Fuels in Foreign Countries
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Filling Your Tank
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
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Checking Things Under the Hood
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Hood Release
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Engine Compartment Overview
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Engine Oil
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Checking Engine Oil
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When to Add Engine Oil
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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
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How to Reset the Change Oil Light
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What to Do with Used Oil
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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Manual Transaxle Fluid
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Hydraulic Clutch
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When to Check and What to Use
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How to Check and Add Fluid
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Engine Coolant
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What to Use
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Checking Coolant
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Adding Coolant
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Power Steering Fluid
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When to Check Power Steering Fluid
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How to Check Power Steering Fluid
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What to Use
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Windshield Washer Fluid
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What to Use
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Adding Washer Fluid
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Brakes
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Brake Fluid
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What to Add
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Brake Wear
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Brake Pedal Travel
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Brake Adjustment
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Replacing Brake System Parts
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Battery
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Vehicle Storage
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Bulb Replacement
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Halogen Bulbs
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Headlamps
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Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamp Bulb Replacement
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
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Rear Turn Signal and Stop/Taillamp Bulb Replacement
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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Tires
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Inflation -- Tire Pressure
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When to Check
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How to Check
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
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When It s Time for New Tires
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Buying New Tires
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
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Treadwear
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Traction AA, A, B, C
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Temperature A, B, C
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
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Wheel Replacement
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Used Replacement Wheels
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Tire Chains
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Appearance Care
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Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
286
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric
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Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
287
Cleaning Vinyl
288
Cleaning Leather
288
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
288
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
288
Care of Safety Belts
288
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
289
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
289
Weatherstrips
289
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Washing Your Vehicle
290
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
290
Finish Care
290
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)
291
Cleaning Tires
291
Sheet Metal Damage
291
Finish Damage
292
Underbody Maintenance
292
Chemical Paint Spotting
292
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
293
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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Engine Identification
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Service Parts Identification Label
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Electrical System
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Add-On Electrical Equipment
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Windshield Wipers
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Power Windows
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
295
Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block Driver s Side
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block Passenger s Side
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block
298
Replacement Bulbs
300
Capacities and Specifications
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Capacities
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Engine Specifications
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Wheel Nut Torque
301
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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Vehicle Dimensions
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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
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Introduction
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Your Vehicle and the Environment
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Maintenance Requirements
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How This Section is Organized
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
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Using Your Maintenance Schedule
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Footnotes
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
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At Each Fuel Fill
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Engine Oil Level Check
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Engine Coolant Level Check
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Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
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At Least Once a Month
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Tire Inflation Check
316
Cassette Deck Service
316
At Least Twice a Year
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Restraint System Check
317
Wiper Blade Check
317
Weatherstrip Lubrication
317
Manual Transaxle Check
317
Automatic Transaxle Inspection
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Hydraulic Clutch System Check
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At Least Once a Year
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Key Lock Cylinders Service
318
Body Lubrication Service
318
Starter Switch Check
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Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check
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Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
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Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check
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Underbody Flushing Service
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
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Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
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Exhaust System Inspection
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Engine Cooling System Inspection
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Throttle System Inspection
321
Brake System Inspection (Except GT Series)
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Brake System Inspection (GT Series Only)
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
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Part E: Maintenance Record
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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
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Pontiac Cares
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What Makes Up Pontiac Cares?
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
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Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
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Customer Assistance Offices
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United States
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Canada
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Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)
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GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
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Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program
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Security While You Travel
334
Canadian Roadside Assistance
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Courtesy Transportation
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Plan Ahead When Possible
336
Transportation Options
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Shuttle Service
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Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
336
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
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Additional Program Information
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Warranty Information
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
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2001 Pontiac Grand Am Overview
Introduction
The 2001 Pontiac Grand Am stands out as a stylish and sporty compact car that embodies a perfect blend of performance, comfort, and practicality. Known for its youthful spirit and aggressive styling, this model appeals to both enthusiastic drivers and those seeking a reliable daily vehicle. With refined handling and a well-equipped interior, the Grand Am reflects Pontiac's commitment to delivering an engaging and fulfilling driving experience.
Powertrains
The 2001 Grand Am offers two main powertrains that cater to various performance needs. The standard engine is a 2.4-liter Inline-4 that delivers a respectable 150 horsepower, appealing to those who prioritize fuel efficiency. For drivers seeking a more exhilarating ride, the optional 3.4-liter V6 engine produces 175 horsepower, providing a substantial boost in acceleration and performance. Both engines are paired with either a five-speed manual or an optional four-speed automatic transmission, allowing flexibility in how drivers engage with their vehicles.
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