User manual PONTIAC GRANDPRIX 1996

[. . . ] 1 1996 { The 1996 PontiacGrandPrix Owner's Manual SeatsandRestraintSystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. FeaturesandControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ComfortControlsandAudioSystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 YourDrivingandtheRoad Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. [. . . ] The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Easeoff the accelerator and then, if thereis nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of pavement. You the can t r the steering wheel up to one-quarter until the un turn edge. TRen turn your right front tire contacts the pavement steering wheel togo straight down the roadway. 4-11 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, . accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds. A miscalculation, an error in judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face toface with the worst of all traffic accidents -- the head-on collision. So here are some tips for passing: "Drive ahead. " Look down the road, to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns. If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait forbetter time. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass. Abroken center line usually indicates it's al right to pass l (providing the. road ahead is clear). Never crossa solid line on your side of the or a double solid line, lane even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic. I 0 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to phs while you're awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your of area vision, especiallyif you're following a larger vehicle. Also, you won't have adequate spaceif the vehicle ahead suddenly slowsor stops. Keep back a reasonable distance. When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don't get too close. Time your move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane. If the way is clear topass, you will have a "running start" that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back. And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass, you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity. e If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take care that someone isn't trying to pass you`as you pull out to passthe slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot. Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is. ) In any emergency, don't give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area ot less danger. Skidding In a slud, a driver can lose control the vehcle. [. . . ] Some will describe inexpensive service; others will describe expensive service. Some will advise of new or unexpected conditions, and others may help avoid future costly repairs. In some cases bulletins refer to service manuals, specialized tools, equipment and safety procedures necessary to service the vehicle. Since thesebulletins are issued throughout the model year and beyond, an index is required and published quarterly to help identify specific bulletins. [. . . ]