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Congratulations on your purchase of a Pontiac Grand Am. Please read this information and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described in this booklet. Place this booklet in your Owner Manual portfolio for easy reference.

Instrument Panel ...... 2 Oil Life Monitor ...... 11 Instrument Panel Cluster ...... 3 Installing a Child Seat ...... 11 Delayed Locking ...... 4 Rear Door Security Locks ...... 11 Remote Keyless Entry ...... 4 Roadside Assistance Program ...... 12 Horn Chirp — How to Program ...... 5 My GMLink ...... 12 Remote Keyless Entry Battery Replacement . . .5 Programmable Automatic . .6 Lockout Protection ...... 7 Window Defogging ...... 7 Air Conditioning ...... 7 Automatic Light Control/ Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...... 8 Removing Key from Parked Vehicle ...... 9 Fueling Your Vehicle ...... 9 MP3 Stereo System ...... 10 15775 GrandAm5/22/031:41PMPage2 2 Instrument Panel Getting toKnow Your 2004 Grand Am

A. Fog Lamp Button H. Enhanced Traction System Button N. Buttons B. Instrument Panel Brightness I. Hazard Warning Flashers Button (If equipped) Thumbwheel J. Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks O. Shift Lever C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever K. Hood Release Handle P. Cigarette Lighter D. Horn L. Tilt Wheel Lever Q. Climate Control System E. Instrument Panel Cluster M. Audio System R. Audio System F. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever Controls (If equipped) G. Ignition Switch See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. 15775 GrandAm5/22/031:41PMPage3

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Your vehicle’s instrument panel is IMPORTANT: The instrument panel equipped with this cluster or one cluster is designed to let you know very similar to it. The instrument of many important aspects of your panel cluster includes these key vehicle’s operation. It is important to features: read your Owner Manual and A. Engine Coolant Temperature become familiar with the information Gauge being relayed to you by the lights, gauges and indicators, and what B. action can be taken to ensure safety C. and to prevent damage. D. 3 See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. 15775 Grand Am 5/22/03 1:41 PM Page 4

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Delayed Locking Remote Keyless Entry With Delayed Locking, when your keys The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter are removed from the ignition and a can be used to lock or unlock your vehi- door is opened, a chime will sound three cle, open the or activate the alarm. times after you press the Power Door Lock switch. The chime indicates that the doors will not lock until after all the doors have been closed for seven seconds. You may cancel this feature through the following ways: • Press the door Unlock switch (to unlock). • Override it by pressing the door Lock switch again or the Lock button on When you press the Unlock or Trunk the optional Remote Keyless Entry release button, the vehicle’s interior transmitter to immediately lock the lamps will illuminate. In addition, both doors. audible and visual feedback is provided Delayed Locking allows you to get back when operating the transmitter buttons into the vehicle to grab a package or a while performing the following functions: small child without having to activate the 1. Lock button: Park lamps flash twice door Lock switch again. and horn chirps (if all doors are See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. close). 2. Unlock button: Park lamps flash twice on first button press as driver’s door unlocks. Remaining doors unlock on second press of button. 3. Trunk button: No park lamps flash and no horn chirps as trunk is released. 4. Horn Alarm button: This feature allows you to draw attention to your vehicle when personal safety is in question. Park lamps and headlamps will flash followed by horn activation. You can disable this feature by press- ing the Alarm button a second time or by turning your ignition to ON. After one minute, this feature will automati- cally turn off. 15775 Grand Am 5/22/03 1:41 PM Page 5

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The horn chirp feature for both the Remote Keyless Entry Battery Delayed Locking and Remote Keyless Replacement Entry is turned “on” at the factory. To disable horn chirp for both of these fea- Under normal use, the battery in your tures, simply follow this procedure. Remote Keyless Entry transmitter See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any Horn Chirp — How to Program location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s Close the doors, turn the ignition to the probably time to change the battery. ON position. Keep all doors closed throughout this procedure. Note: When replacing the battery, use 1. Press and hold down either Power one three-volt CR2032 or equivalent battery. Use care not to touch any of the Door Lock switch in the UNLOCK transmitter circuitry. Static from your position for 10 seconds. body transferred to these surfaces may 2. When the horn chirps, you can damage the transmitter. release the switch. The horn chirp feature has been disabled and will See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. remain in this mode unless changed back (this does not affect the horn activation with the Alarm button of the Remote Keyless Entry). Re-enabling the horn chirp feature can be done by repeating the above procedure. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. 15775 Grand Am 5/22/03 1:41 PM Page 6

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Programmable Automatic Power How to Program Automatic Power Door Locks Door Locks To change modes (settings), simply: Grand Am’s Power Door Locks can be programmed to fit your needs. First, 1. Close the doors, turn the ignition to close all the doors and make sure the the ON position. Keep all doors ignition is in the ON position and your closed throughout this procedure. foot is on the pedal. When you 2. Press and hold down either Power move the gearshift out of Park, all the Door Lock switch in the LOCK posi- doors will automatically lock. When the tion for 10 seconds. gearshift is returned to Park and the 3. When the chime sounds, you can ignition is turned to OFF, all doors will release the switch. The automatically unlock. If someone needs Programmable Door Lock feature has to get in or out while you’re in Park, use been advanced to the next setting the manual or Power Door Lock switch. and will remain in this mode unless When a door has been opened and changed again. The number of chime closed again, it will lock automatically sounds indicates which mode you are when the has reached 5 mph. in (for example, three chimes sound Programmable Automatic Power Door for Mode 3). The modes occur in the Locks can be set to any of the following following order: 1) Factory Setting; modes: 2 and 3) If equipped with Remote MODE 1: Factory Setting — All doors Keyless Entry; 4) Functions will oper- automatically lock when shifted out of ate as defined above in each mode. Park. All doors automatically unlock See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. when shifted into Park and the ignition is turned to OFF. MODE 2: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of Park. Driver door only unlocks when shifted into Park and the ignition is turned to OFF. (Remote Keyless Entry only). MODE 3: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of Park. Doors do not lock when shifted into Park and the igni- tion is turned to OFF (Remote Keyless Entry only). MODE 4: The doors do not lock or unlock automatically. 15775 Grand Am 5/22/03 1:41 PM Page 7

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Lockout Protection Air Conditioning Your vehicle’s Lockout Protection feature For faster interior cooling on very hot, reduces the chances of locking the car sunny days, follow these tips: with the keys in the ignition. Whenever • Open the windows long enough to let any door is open and the Power Door the hot inside air escape. Lock switch is pressed to LOCK with the key in the ignition, the doors WILL NOT • Set the temperature knob all the way LOCK. If the driver’s door is open and into the blue (Cold) area and press the ignition is OFF, the chime will sound, the A/C button until the activation light reminding you that the key is in the igni- comes on. tion. Notice in this situation, the • For maximum cooling, wait until absence of the three chimes associated the interior temperature has cooled with the Delayed Locking. To intentional- to a comfortable level. Select ly lock the keys in the car: MAX (Maximum) to recirculate • Depress and hold either Power Door the cool air inside your vehicle. Lock switch in the LOCK position for See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. three seconds, or • Depress the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Window Defogging For faster side window defogging on very humid, cool days, use these tips: •Turn the climate control mode knob to (Floor). •Turn the temperature knob all the way into the red (Hot) area and the fan knob to top speed (5). • Press and hold the A/C button until the activation light comes on. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. 15775 Grand Am 5/22/03 1:41 PM Page 8

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Automatic Light Control/ Delayed Headlamps Off Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Your vehicle’s Delayed Headlamp Off feature provides illumination when exit- ing your Grand Am. When you turn the ignition to OFF (while in the Automatic Light Control mode), the headlamps will remain on as courtesy lighting for 20 seconds. The headlamps will turn off automatically after 20 seconds with no further action on your part. Overriding the Systems If you prefer not to use Automatic Light Control, DRL or Delayed Headlamps Your Grand Am is equipped with Off, you can temporarily override these Automatic Light Control (ALC) for night systems by following these procedures: driving and Daytime Running Lamps • Overriding Automatic Light Control (DRL) for daytime driving. The ALC acti- (ALC): Under nighttime lighting condi- vates full exterior lighting — including tions, activate the by headlamps and instrument panel lighting pulling the hand lever before turning — the same as activating the headlamp the ignition ON. Notice that activating switch located on the left stalk of the the parking brake while in ALC will steering column. The DRL system acti- not override this feature. vates your headlamps at reduced inten- sity when the ignition is ON, the head- • Overriding Daytime Running Lamps lamps switch is OFF, the shifter is not in (DRL): Under daytime lighting condi- Park and the park brake is released. tions, place the shifter in Park or acti- When it’s dark enough outside, the DRL vate the park brake as described will turn off and the vehicle’s full intensi- above. Note that the DRL will activate ty headlamps and parking lamps will with the park brake applied and the activate. When it’s bright enough out- vehicle speed is above 3 mph. side, the full intensity headlamps and • Overriding Delayed Headlamps Off: parking lamps will go off and the With the headlamps ON after the igni- reduced intensity headlamps (DRL) will tion is OFF, rotate the headlamp stalk come on. switch from OFF to PARKLAMPS to OFF to immediately turn off the head- Note: The Automatic Light Control sys- lamps. tem may temporarily switch your vehi- cle’s headlamps and interior lights — See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. including the radio display — to the nighttime mode when you pass through a darker ambient condition, such as under a bridge or through a tunnel. This should last no longer than 45 seconds. 15775 Grand Am 5/22/03 1:41 PM Page 9

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Removing Key from Parked Fueling Your Vehicle Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Never fuel your vehicle while the engine is running, and make sure to reinstall the fuel cap securely when finished (turn it until it clicks). Either of these situations would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere and cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOON lamp to illuminate. See Section 6 of your Owner Manual.

Before getting out of your vehicle, shift into reverse by lifting the shifter ring (the clutch pedal must be depressed fully to engage reverse) and apply the parking brake. Reverse gear is the safest gear setting for manual transmission- equipped vehicles. Once the transmis- sion is in reverse, the ignition can be turned to OFF and the key can be removed.

Note: Shift into reverse only after your vehicle is stopped. Shifting into reverse while your vehicle is moving could dam- age your transmission.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. 15775 Grand Am 5/22/03 1:41 PM Page 10

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MP3 Stereo System (if equipped) •Avoid mixing standard CD audio tracks and MP3 files on one disc as they may not play properly when mixed. • If “CHECK CD” appears on the radio display, the disc format may not be compatible or a label may be caught in the CD player. For more informa- tion, refer to MP3 section in your Owner Manual. Setting the Radio Stations The MP3 stereo system with Monsoon sound allows you to play traditional CDs The six numbered pushbuttons on your as well as MP3 encoded discs. radio return you to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, MP3 allows up to 50 playlists per disc six FM, and six FM2) by performing the and music can be grouped in up to 50 following steps: folders. When using MP3, the system displays the album title, song title and • Press PWR to turn the radio on artist name. • Press BAND to select AM or FM Your Pontiac MP3 Stereo System is •Tune in the desired station designed to play most CD’s that you are • Press and hold one of the numbered able to burn. Simply load the CD and buttons until you hear a beep. wait for the player to recognize your Whenever you press that numbered MP3 music CD. If the player fails to rec- button, the station you set will return ognize and play your CD, please refer to and the equalization you selected will Section 3 of your Owner Manual for fur- also automatically by selected for that ther instructions. station. The system’s controls function like most • Repeat the steps for each push- systems, but also includes button. two MP3-specific controls: Setting the Clock Press this button to go to the first track of the previous folder. Note: The clock may be set with the Press this button to go to the ignition on or off. first track of the next folder. MP3 Player Tips • Press and hold the HR or MIN button •Avoid using transparent discs as for two seconds. they may cause the player to load • Press the HR button until the correct improperly. hour appears. AM will appear on the • Select Mode 1 when burning a CD- display (on vehicle with RDS radios). ROM disc (Only Mode 1 discs are • Press and hold the MIN button until compatible with this system). the correct minute appears. 15775 Grand Am 5/22/03 1:41 PM Page 11

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To set the clock to the time of an FM Installing a Child Seat station broadcasting Radio Data System (RDS) information: For detailed instructions on child seats • Press and hold HR and MIN at the /restraints, see Section 1 of your Owner same time for two seconds until Manual. UPDATED and the clock symbol appears on the display. Rear Door Security Locks • If the time is not available from the station, NO UPDATE will appear on the display instead. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Oil Life Monitor Your Grand Am is equipped with an Oil Life Monitor that evaluates how the car is driven and calculates what percent- age of oil life remains before it needs to be changed. When the calculated oil life Grand Am Sedan models include rear remaining reaches a certain level, a door security locks that help prevent “Change Oil” warning light in the instru- passengers from opening the rear doors ment panel alerts you to schedule an oil from the inside. The security lock switch change. is located on the inside of the rear door. Resetting the Oil Life Monitor To activate the locking feature: Whenever you have your oil changed, • Move the switch up. the Oil Life Monitor needs to be reset to • Close the door. allow further monitoring of this function. • Follow the same procedure for the To reset the monitor: other rear door. 1. With the engine off, turn the ignition To deactivate the locking feature: key to RUN. • Unlock the door from the inside and 2. Fully push and release the accelera- open it from the outside. tor pedal slowly three times within five seconds. (If the CHANGE • Move the security lock switch down. ENGINE OIL light flashes, the system • Follow the same procedure for the is resetting.) other rear door. 3. Turn the key to OFF, then start the The rear doors will now work manually. vehicle. The oil life will change to 100 See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. percent. See Section 5 of your Owner Manual. 15775 Grand Am 5/22/03 1:41 PM Page 12

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Roadside Assistance Program services are utilized, our advisors will explain any payment obligations you 1-800-ROADSIDE (1-800-762-3743) might incur. TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the follow- As the proud owner of a 2004 Pontiac ing information to the advisor: vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance pro- • Location of the vehicle gram. This value-added service is •Telephone number or your location intended to provide you with peace of •Vehicle model, year and color mind as you drive in the city or travel •Vehicle mileage the open road. •Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Pontiac’s Roadside Assistance toll-free •Vehicle license plate number number is staffed by a team of techni- Pontiac reserves the right to limit servic- cally trained advisors, who are available es or reimbursement to an owner or 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The driver when, in Pontiac’s judgment, the advisors can provide minor repair infor- claims become excessive in frequency mation or make arrangements to tow your or type of occurrence. vehicle to the nearest Pontiac dealer. We will provide the following services for 3 years/36,000 miles (60,000 km), at no My GMLink expense to you. • Fuel delivery The Pontiac Owner Center at MyGMLink • Lock-out service (identification is a complimentary service for Pontiac required) Owners, a one-stop resource to enhance your Pontiac ownership experi- •Tow to nearest dealership for ence. Exclusive member benefits warranty service include online service reminders, vehicle • Change a flat tire maintenance tips, online owner manual, • Jump starts special privileges and more.Sign up In many instances, mechanical failures today at www.mygmlink.com are covered under Pontiac’s compre- hensive warranty. However, when other

Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner Manual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2003 by GM Corp. All rights reserved.

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