User manual PONTIAC GRANDAM 1995

[. . . ] 0 11 GRAND AM v The 1995 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual . . . This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. Seats and Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 This section tells you how to use your seatsand safety belts properly. [. . . ] It's always wise go slower and be to cautious if rain starts to while you are driving. The fall surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. 4-14 The heavier the rain, the harder is to see. Even if your it windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it 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 wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled. Replace of your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs streaking or missing areas on the windshield, when or strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts. Driving toofast through large water puddles even or going through somecar washes can cause problems, too. So much watercan build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This canhappen if the road is wet enough and you're going fastenough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. But it can if your tires haven't much tread or if the pressure in oneor more is low. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone poles, orother vehicles, andraindrops "dimple" the water's surface, there could be hydroplaning. it Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 0 Turn on your low-beam headlamps-- not just your parking lamps -- to help make you more visible to others. Allow yourself more clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray. (See "Tires" inthe Index. ) 0 0 4-16 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets the is amount of traffic on them. You'll want to watch out for are to what the other drivers doing and pay attention traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safetyin city driving: Know the best wayto get to whereyou are going. Get a city map and plan your trip an unknown into part of the city just asyou wouldfor a cross-country trip. Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving. ") Treat a green light as a warning signal. is When a light turns green, and before you start to just move, check both ways vehicles that have not for cleared the intersection may be running the red or light. 4-17 Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where expect to you blend with theflow. Switch on your signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as flow. Tryto blend smoothly with the traffic r Once youare on the freeway, adjust your speed to the posted limitor to the prevailing rate if it's slower. Then use your turn signal. Mile formile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are the safest shoulder to make sure there isn't another vehicle in your of all roads. "blind" spot. 4-18 Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. [. . . ] While we hope that you never have the occasion use to our service, it is added security while travellingfor you and your family. Pontiac Roadside Assistance-1-800-ROADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743. 1-800-551-4123 1-800-668-5539 8-7 inexpensive service, others will describe expensive service. Some will advise newor unexpected conditions, Service manuals contain diagnosis and repair and others may help avoid future costly repairs. They may bulletins are meant for qualified technicians. some In be useful for owners who wish get a greater to cases they refer service manuals, specialized tools, to understanding of their vehicle. [. . . ]