1993 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual
1993 Pontiac Grand Am Manual
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's Manual Pontiac Grand Am Introduction Part Part Part Pert Table of Contents How to Use this Manual ...3 1 Seats &Safety Belts. ...7 ...43 2 Features & Controls 3 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems...4 Your Driving and the Road ...I ~ I ProblemsontheRoad...16s L I Part5 Part Part 6 Service - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 3
Division of whenever it appears in this manual. For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux proprietaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire ce guide en francais chez votre de concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd.,1 0 Bonhill Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 4
vehicle. In this manual, you'll operate your Pontiac. service publications. It also gives you find that pictures and words work information on Reporting Safety Defects. Part 3: Comfort Controls & Audio together to explain things quickly. Systems Part 9: Index There are nine parts with color-tabbed - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 5
How t o Use this Manual ehicle SaSty Warnings e Symbolsand You willfinda number of safety You will also finda red circle witha Also, inthisbook you willfindthese cautions in this book. We use yellowslash through it in this book. This safetybluenotices: and the word CAUTION to tell you symbol means: - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 6
whenever your symbols are used on an original battery: vehicle is driven: Caution Possible Injury rhese symbols have to do with your lights: Protect Eyes by Shielding @ Turn Signal Direction Door LocWUnlock Hazard Warning Flashers Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns Headlight High Beam Avoid - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 7
used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Here are some other symbols may you see: Fuse Windshield Defroster Rear Window Defogger Engine Oil Pressure Speaker Ventilating Fan Brake (0) Power Window Anti-Lock Brakes (@I Hood Release ... 6 - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 8
r c NO02 a Part I I Seats & Safety 6elts Seats and Seat Controls ...8 SafetyBelts ...How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...17 DriverPosition ...18 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...22 Right Front Passenger Position ...22 Rear Seat Passengers ...23 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...26 Center - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 9
the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don't want to. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving. Move the control lever under the front of the seat - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 10
4- Way Adjustable Seat (OPTION) I Power Seat Controls (opTIoN) Manual LumbarSupport Turn the knob on the side of the driver's seat clockwise to increase support to the lower back. Turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the support. To adjust the power seat on some models: There are two - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 11
Seats & Safety 6elts Manual Reclining Seatback To adjust the seatback, lift the leveron dangerous. Even if you buckle up, yoursafety belts can't do their job when you're reclined like this. The shoulder belt can't do its job because it won'tbe against your body. Instead, it will be in frontof you. - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 12
This position reduces the chance a of neck injury in a crash. On some models, the head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. Front Seatback Latches (2-DOOR MODELS) Easy-Entry Seat (2-DOOR MODELS) The front seatback folds forwardto let people getinto the back seat. Your seatback willmove back - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 13
To get out, again tilt the seatback fully forward. Split Fold-Down Rear Seat (OPTION) I I To Open: Pull forward on the seat tab. To Close: Push securely during sudden stops. Safety Belts: They're For Everyone This partof the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 14
crash, you might not be if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. This figure lights up when turn the you key to Run or Start when your safety belt isn't buckled, and you'll hear a chime, too. It's the reminder to buckle - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 15
I I Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. 1. For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), so is the child. 2. When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child keeps going! 3. Take the simplest "car." Suppose it - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 16
someone on it. 5. Get it up to speed. Then stop the "car." The rider doesn't stop. 6. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... I r 7. or the instrument panel... I With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 17
't protect you from are supplemental systems only-so can easily unbuckle a safety belt, things beyond your control, such as they work with safety belts, not even if you're upside down. And bad drivers. instead of them. Every "air bag" your chance of being conscious system ever offered for sale has - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 18
also come on and stay on for about a minute. If the driver's beltis buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. I A If your s&ty belt light ever comes on or stays on after the h n t doors are closed and the driver's belt is buckled, W e your vehicle If you don't, you might not have - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 19
? (If it was, asticker on the driver's door will say "conforms to all applicable Canada motor vehicle...etc.) If so, then the rest of Part 1 does not apply to your vehicle. To learn how to use your safety belts, please read the Owner's Manual Safety Belt Supplement. comes with It every new Pontiac - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 20
shoulder andacross the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. It's possible that an automatic belt could keep you from fully openinga door. That can happenif the door was slammed shut very hard. Just - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 21
the automatic belt: 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see the Index under Seat Controls) so you can sit up straight. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across which could significantly increase injury. The shoulder belt shouldfit against your body. I m m m 20 - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 22
worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. I: What's wrong with this? ,: The belt is twisted across the body. be if A you wear the shoulder belt ullder your ann. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 23
is wearing them properly. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Adjust the seat (to see how, see the Index under Seat Controls) so you can sit up straight. Move your seat far enough forward that your feet touch the part of the vehicle that is called the "toeboard - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 24
vehicle in a of crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Here's How t Wear One Properly: o 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate the buckle into until it - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 25
long enough, see the Index under Safety Belt Extender. Make sure the release buttonon the buckle faces upwardor outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quicklyif you ever had to. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end the belt as of you pull up on the - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 26
force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best ableto take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's sudden a stop ora crash. ~~ You can be seriously hurt if - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 27
edge of the seat back and pull the shoulder belts away from the the interior body to removethe guide neck and head. from its storage clip. 2. Slide the guide under and past the be The elastic cordmust be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the into the - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 28
X1 205 3.Be sure that the belt not twisted is 4. Buckle the belt around the child, and To remove and storethe comfort guides, just perform these steps in reverse order. make sure that both the lap belt and and it lies flat. The elastic cord must Squeeze the belt edges together so that the shoulder - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 29
plate and pull it along the belt. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see the Index under Safety Belt Extender. Make sure the release button - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 30
are so s m d that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should, Instead, the belt will likely be mer the child's abdomen. In a crash the belt would apply h e right on the r baby wl suddenly il become a 240-pound (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 31
Smaller Children and Babies (CONT.) Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itselfor in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, butthe child also has to be secured withinthe restraint - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 32
the instructions for the child restraint. 2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 3. Pull out the vehicle's safetybelt and run the lap part through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 33
restraint. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directionsto be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle thevehicle's safety belt and let it go back all theway. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 34
the instructionssay. Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position . 4. Run the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will showyou how. 5. Buckle the belt. Makesure the release button faces upwardor outward, so you'll be able to unbuckle - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 35
the child restraint maker for their advice. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt. It will be ready to work for an belt is GM Part No. 12340286. Your dealer can find the correct hardware in belt and the hardwarethat goes with it. the accessory sectionof the GM Parts - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 36
injury in a crash. I Once the special hardware is installed, please follow the instructions with it, and these steps: 1. Unbuckle the automatic lap-shoulder belt by pushing the button on the buckle. It will stay on the door, ready to be rebuckled for use by adults or older children. 2. Snap one - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 37
the buckle and pulling it along the slot in the latch plate. the belt. 5. Put the restrainton the seat. Follow the instructions forthe child restraint. 6. Secure the child in child restraint the as the instructions say. 7. Run the belt throughor around the child restraint. The child restraint - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 38
. 2. Push the spring on the hook near the door and remove the special belt. 3 Put the belt awayin a safe placein . your vehicle, so it won't fly around in a crash and injure someone. 4. Remember to reattach the automatic belt again, once the child restraintis removed. Be sure it isn't twisted. 37 - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 39
can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren't buckled upcan be thrown out in a crash. 2061 Children who aren't buckled up can strike other people who are. A Never do - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 40
A Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt's force would then be applied right on the child's abdomen. That could cause - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 41
, just attach it tothe regular safety belt. a Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Satiety Belts After Now and then, make sureal your belts, Crash l buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 42
seat adjuster won't work after a Q: What's wrong with this? crash, the special part of the safety belt A: The belt is torn. that goes through the seat to the adjuster may need to be replaced. bAU I I U l V I I I Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 43
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...51 many standard and optional features on your Pontiac. and information on StartingYourEngine ...52 Engine Block Heater ...56 starting. shifting and braking. Also Shifting the Transaxle ...57 explained are the instrument panel ParkingBrake ...63 and the warning systems that tell ShiftingIntoPark - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 45
or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with young children. The door keys are for the doors and all other locks. {hen a new Pontiac is delivered, the :aler removes the plugs from the keys, Id gives them to the first owner. ach plug has a code on it - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 46
vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance being of thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle. - There are several ways to lock and unlock your - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 47
. Just usethe manual or power lock to lock the door again. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, open your door and set the locks from inside, then get out and close the door. Illuminated Entry/Exit System When you lift the outside handle of either front door, the lights inside your - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 48
vehicle from the inside. use To one of these locks: 1. Use a key to move the lockall the way up. 2. Close the door. 3. Do the same thing tothe other rear door lock. The rear doors of your vehiclecannot bt opened from inside when this feature is in use. If you want to open a rear - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 49
, it's an easy target forjoy riders or professional thieves-so don't do it. When you park your Pontiac and open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 50
trunk release lockout feature. Lock the glove box. Lock all the doors except the driver's. Then take the door key with you. Remote Trunk Release Pull upward on the remote release handle, located on the floor near the left side of the driver's seat, to release the trunk lid. Make sure the lockout - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 51
(322 km) or so. During this time your brake new linings aren't yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this "breaking-in" guideline every time you get new brake linings Lockout Feature: Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. To - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 52
positionin which you Run to operate your electrical power can remove the key. This locks your accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. steering wheel, ignition and transaxle (on automatic models). Start: Starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The Off - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 53
Features & Controls NOTICE On manual transaxle vehicles, Starting Your Engine Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter number or for your engine. You will find the VIN at the top left your instrument panel. of (Seethe Index under @ - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 54
) To Start Your 2 3 Quad OHC or Quad 4 Engine (Code 3, A or D): and hold the clutch pedal to the floor while starting the engine. Your vehicle 1,Don't push the accelerator pedal won't start if the clutch pedal is not all before starting your engine. In some the way down-that's a safety feature - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 55
you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the fuel injection system operates. Before addingelectrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 56
you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 57
Features & Controls Engine Block Heater (oPnoN) In very cold weather, 0" F (-18"C) or colder, the engine block heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. To Use the Block Heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 58
I I Shifting the Automatic Transaxle Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the console between the seats. for There are several different positions your shift lever. In this manual, these are referredto by the commonly used symbols in the right column below: Park P Reverse R - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 59
f Ice or Snow. Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) your while engine I 'racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don't shift out of P (Park) or N (Neutral - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 60
): This position is for normal driving. 2 (Second Gear): This position gives Y(IU more power but lowerfuel e(:onomy. You can use 2 on hills. It can h :lp control your speedas you go down c steep mountain roads, but thenyou Wrould also want touse your brakes off a Id on. 1 b 59 ... - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 61
overheat and damage the transaxle.Use your ,.brakesor shift into P (Park) to :hold your vehiclein position on a ' hill. Shiftins the Five-Speed Manual Transaxle There are seven different positions: N Neutral 1 First Gear 2 Second Gear 3 Third Gear 4 Fourth Gear 5 Fifth Gear R Reverse 8 8 8 60 - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 62
pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal Also, use R (Reverse), along with the and the brake pedal, and shift into parking brake, for parking your vehicle. N (Neutral). N (Neutral): Use this position when you start or idle your engine. This is your shift pattern. Here's how to - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 63
Features & Controls Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If you have a manualtransaxle, you have a SHIFT light. This light will show you when to shift tothe next higher gear for best fuel economy. When this lightcomes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 64
with your left foot. the If ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. %riving with the parking can cause your rear overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If You are on a Hill: See the Index under Parking on Hills. That - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 65
your vehicle. 3. Move the ignition key to Lock. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) It is dangerous to leave your Lvehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 66
you have to leave your vehicle with (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) the engine running, be sure your vehicle Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift is in P (Park) and your parking brake is interlock. You have to apply your firmly set before you leave it. After regular brake before you can shift from you've - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 67
that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. I Before you get out of your vehicle, put your manual transaxle in R (Reverse) and firmly apply the parking brake. If you are parking on a hill, or - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 68
A Idling the engine with the air system control OFF could allow dangerous 1 exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier CAUTION under Engine Exhaust). Also brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine isrunning unless you have to. If you've left the engine ruhing - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 69
with manual windows, use With power windows, switcheson the center console control each the of the window crank to open andclose windows when the ignition ison. In each window. addition, each passengerdoor has a control switch for its own window. The driver's window switch has an Auto Down feature - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 70
Headlight High-Low Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Feature Cruise Control (Option) The High-Low Beam feature is discussed under Headlights. lever will return automatically. A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. On 4-door models, this switch - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 71
Change Indicator (CONT.) Cruise Control (OPTION) With cruise control, you can maintain a. brake or the the arrows don't flash butjust stay on, a clutch pedal, the cruise control shuts signal bulb may be burned out andother off. drivers won't see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 72
end of the lever and releaseit. 4. Take your footoff the accelerator pedal. Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then apply the you brake or clutch pedal. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don't need to resetit. Once you're going about 25 mph (40 k d h ) or - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 73
Features & Controls To Resume a Set Speed(corn) I A Ifyou holdtheswitchat R/A longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switchor apply the brake or clutch pedal. You could be startled and even losecontrol. So unless you want to go faster, don't hold the - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 74
When going downhill, you earlier. may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speeddown, Of course, applying the brake or clutch pedal takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't usecruise control on steep hills. Passing Another Vehic/e While - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 75
off the cruise Parking Lights: control: Rotate the switch up to pf to turn on Step lightly on the brake pedal or push Parking Lights the clutch pedal, if you have a manual Side Marker Lights transaxle; OR Taillights Move the cruise switch toOFF. Instrument Panel Lights To Erase Cruise SpeedMemory - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 76
decided that Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are a useful feature, in that DRL can make your vehiclemore visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. DRL are required on new vehicles sold in Canada. Your DRL work with alight sensor on top of the instrument panel. Don't cover it up - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 77
Controls I Headlight High-Low Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass (EXCEPTCANADA) Flash-to-pass lets you use your high beam headlights to signal a driver low Instrument Panel Intensity Control You can brighten or dim your instrument cluster lights rotating the by instrument panel intensity control switch. - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 78
The switch for your fog lights is next to the instrument panel intensity control. Push the top of the switch to turn the fog lights on. When using fog lights, the parking lights or low beam headlights must be on. Fog lights will go off whenever the high beam headlights come on. When the high beams - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 79
is turnedoff, the Battery Rundown Protection system will automatically shut the light off after 20 minutes. This will avoid draining the battery. To reactivate the interior lights, either: The ignition must be turned on The activated light switch mustbe turned off and thenon, OR A front door must be - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 80
Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by moving the stalk upor down. For a Single Wiper Cycle: Push the stalk down to or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to preventan overload. 79 - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 81
Gontrolled-Cycle Windshield Wipers (OPTION) If your vehicle has controlled-cycle wipers, you can set the wiper speedas slow as 25 seconds between wiper cycles, or faster. The controlled-cycle delay is very useful in light rainor snow. Move the stalk toDELAY, then rotate the inner band and choose - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 82
r ... I I Inside Manual DayINight Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you, pull the lever toward you the night to position. Convex Outside Mirror Your right side mirror is convex. A convex mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from the driver's seat. If you aren't used to - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 83
Features & Controls I Manual Remote Control Mirrors The outside rearview mirrors should be adjusted so you can just see the sideof your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. Adjust the driver side outside mirror with the control lever on the driver's door. To adjust your - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 84
Storage Compartment Cup Holders kll up on the front edge of the armrest o open the armrest storage area for :assette tapes, gloves, etc. The front doors, and the rear side panels on 2-door models, provide space for holding a cup or soft drink. - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 85
'tures & Controls Passenger Side Cup Holder/ Storage Area -. t-- Garment Hook Coin Holder Place your coins in the appropriate slots. To access the cup holder and storage area, slide your fingerin the groove and press in on the button located in the upper left corner of the instrument panel on - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 86
, just push it in all the way and let go. When it's ready, it will pop back by itself. Place your sunglasses inthe open area located above you in the overhead console. Don't put papers andother things that burn into your ashtrays. you If do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 87
Features & Controls m . . 86 - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 88
. Side Vent 11. Side Window DefoggerVent 12. Glove Box 13. Climate Control System 14. Ashtray/Lighter 15. Gear Shift Lever 16. Rear Window Defogger (Option) 17. Ignition Switch 18. Horn 19. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever (Option) 20. Parking Brake Release Lever 21. Hood Release Handle 22. Fuse Panel I - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 89
Features & Controls Instrument Panel Clusters Your Pontiac is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that explained on the following are pages. Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument panel cluster for your vehicle. - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 90
Optional Cluster PN2072 89 - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 91
Resistant Odometer Your hntiac has a tamper resistant odometer. If you see silver lines between the numbers,you'll know that someone has probably tried toturn it then it's set zero at and a label must be put the driver's on door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 92
let The pictures will helpyou locate them. know when there's a problem with your Warning lights and gages can signal that vehicle. something is wrong before it becomes When one of the warning lightscomes serious enough to cause expensive an on and stays on when you are driving, repair or replacement - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 93
problem capacity, see Service Station Information on the last page of this manual. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tellsyou that your engine coolant has overheated your radiator or cooling fanis not working. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 94
quickly enough to keep it lubricated. The engine could be lowon oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it fixed right away. If this light comeson, your system is low on coolant and the engine may This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves overheat. See the - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 95
your oil assoon the light will go out when you turn the ab possible and have your vehicle ignition to Start. If it doesn't come on serviced. with the ignition on, you may have a problem with the fuseor bulb. Have it f x d right away. ie Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop, the lightmay - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 96
charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem. Haveit checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drivea short distance with the light on, be certain toturn off all your accessories, such - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 97
in either red warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have your vehicle serviced immediately. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulicbrake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn't working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 98
engine to reset the system. the light If still stays on, orcomes on again while you're driving, your Pontiac needs service. Unless the regular brake system warning light is also on, you will still have brakes, but not anti-lock brakes.If the regular brake system warning light is earlier in this part - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 99
higher gear. See the Index under Manual Transaxle. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 100
... .. c Check Gauges Light (opTIoN) This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. the light If comes on and stays on while you are driving, checkyour various gages to see if they are in the warning zones. 99 = = = - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 101
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3 Comfort ControlsG Audio Systems = I n this part you'llfind out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your the Pontiac. Be sure to read about particular system supplied withyour vehicle. Climate Control System ...102 Air Conditioning System ...103 Setting the - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 103
bringsin the through the windshield defroster vents. 3utside air, but directs itin two ways. rhe cool air is directed tothe upper [f you have the optional engine block 2ortion of your body through the heater and use it during cold weather, instrument panel outlets, but slightly 0°F (-18°C) or - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 104
cools outside air and directs it through the instrument panel outlets. 103 I I The air conditioner and heater work best if you keep your windows closed while using them. Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. :The left control knob sets the fan - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 105
up, turn the right control knob to one of the air conditioning positions,or to (j@ (Defrost). If you have the optional engine block heater and use it during cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or lower, your heating system will more quickly provide heat because the engine coolant is already warmed. See the - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 106
N3054 Defogging Windows with Air Conditioning System To defog the windshield, turn all three control knobs to the far right. Rear Window Defogger (OPTION) To defog the side windows,turn the right control knob to 1 2 (Bi-Level) and the fan control knob to HIGH. Aim the side vents toward the side - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 107
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems I RearWindowDefogger (CONT.:) I Flow-ThroughVentilationventilation System Your Pontiac's flow-through system supplies outsideair into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running. - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 108
adapts to it. To helpavoidhearing loss or damage: 1. Adjust the volume control to lowest setting. the 2. Increase volume slowly until hear comfortably and operationof your vehicle's engine, Delco@ radio or other systems, and even damage them. And, your vehicle's systems may interfere withthe - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 109
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems BASS: Slide this leverup to increase bass, or down be displayed). pushbuttons: FADE: The control ring behind the 1. Tune in the desired station. lower knob adjusts the fronthear 2.Press SET, and within five seconds speaker balance. press any two adjacent pushbuttons - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 110
Cassette Tape Player (OPTION) PROG-RCL (Program-Recall): Press the upper knob to change betweenthe The digital display indicates information clock and the radio station frequency displayed when the radio is on. on time radio station frequency, the AM or L (Balance): The control ring or FM radio - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 111
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems AM.FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player(CONT:) Fast Forward,: To advance the tape Cassette Tape Player Up to three additional stations on each - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 112
the ignition on, rotate the upper knob to your turn audio system on and off. VOLBAL (Volume-Balance): Rotate the upper knob to the right to increase volume, and the radio is on. frequency, and moveit down to deR L (Balance): The control ring emphasize a frequency. It's best begin to behind the upper - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 113
the power on, insert a tape into the cassette door. Do not use tapes thatare longer than 45 upper control knob to change sidesof a cassette while itis playing. The tape player automatically begins playing the tape for this function to work.) The ON light will come on to indicate the music search is - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 114
(opTIoN) BAL (Balance): The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts the The digital display indicates information lefthight speaker balance. is automatic. FADE: The control ring behind the lower knob adjuststhe fronthear speaker balance. RCL (Recall): Press this buttonto alternate the digital - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 115
Controls& Audio Systems fullsize compactdiscs. 1 . Press PWR to turn the radio on. 2. Insert a disc part-way into the slot, with the label side up. The player will pull it in. dirty, scratched or wet. There may be too much moisture in the air (wait about one hour and try again), The player may be too - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 116
RCL (Recall): Press this button once to see which track is playing. Press again within five seconds to see how long your selection has been playing. The track number also will be displayed when the volume is changedor a new track starts to play. COMP (Compression): Pressing this button makes soft - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 117
removed. It will also go to LOC mode any time power from the batteryis turned off by the Battery Rundown Protection feature (see the Index under Battery Rundown Protection). Until an unLOC code is entered, it will not turn on. The instructions below tellyou how to enter a secret code into the system - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 118
codes. In this case, the audio system will remain in theSECURED mode. To Unlock the System Aftera Power Loss: When battery poweris reapplied to a secured audio system after a loss of power, the audio system lines. To lower this noise, try reducing the treble level. AM Stereo Your Delco@ system - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 119
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is may degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition beforeyou have your tape player serviced. Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 120
out by hand. If the mast is badlybent, as it might beby vandals, you shouId replace it. Check every once ina while to besure the mast is still tightened to the fender. Powr Antenna Mast Care The optional power antenna will look its best and work well if it's cleaned from time to - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 121
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Part 4 122 Your Driving and the Road H e r e you'll find information about driving on different kinds roads of . and in varying weather conditions We've also included many other . useful tips on driving Roadsigns ...Defensive Driving ...Drunken Driving ...Control of a Vehicle ...Braking ...Anti- - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 123
know these codes so that painted on the road meansDon't Cross. you can quickly grasp the basic meaning or intent of the sign even beforeyou have a chance to read it. Color of Road Signs ...1 2 2 Green is used to guide the driver. Green Blue signs with white letters show motorists' services. signs - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 124
T LOW SHOULDER WORKERS AHEAD FLAGGER AHEAD Orange indicates road constructionor maintenance. You'll want to slow down when you see an orange sign, as part of the road may be closed off or torn up. And there may be workers and maintenance vehicles around, too. Shape of Road Signs The - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 125
with traffic lights or stop lights. Often green arrows are being in use today. used in the lights for improved traffic control. On some multilane roads, green arrows light up, signs is in pictures or graphic symbols. A picture within a circle with a diagonal line across it shows what not to do. - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 126
add to traffic signs If necessary, you can use hand signals out the window:Left arm straight out even bridges, use reversible-lane traffic and signals. They give information to control during rush hours.A red X light drivers without taking attention from the for a left turn, down for slow or aboutto - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 127
to dash from behind out parked cars, often followedby other children. Expect occupants in parked cars to open doors into traffic. Watch for movement in parked cars-someone may be about to opena door. 126 Expect other drivers to run stop signs when you are ona through street. Be ready to brake if - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 128
Muscular Coordination Vision Police records show that half all of motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol-a driver, a passenger or someone else, such as a things: How much alcohol is in the drink. The drinker's body weight. The amountof food that is consumed before and during drinking. The - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 129
the chance of being in an accident increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0.05 percent or above. A driver with aBAC one level of 0.06 percent (three of 0.15 percent, the chances are twenty-five times greater! And, the body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 130
of with a group, designate a driver being killed or permanently disabledis who will not drink. higher than if that person had not been drinking. And we've already seen that You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 131
one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. So brakes. Most drivers treat their brakes with care. Some, however, overwork the braking system with poor driving habits. Avoid needless heavy braking - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 132
. This light on the instrument panel will go on whenyou start your vehicle. When you start your vehicle and begin to drive away you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little while this is going on. This is the ABS system testing itself - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 133
of you. If there's a problem with anti-lock the brake system, the anti-lock brake system You slam on the brakes. Here's what warning light willstay on or flash. happens with ABS. See the Index under Anti-Lock Brake A computer senses that wheels are System Warning Light. slowing down. The computer - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 134
You may hear a clicking noise as you accelerate after a hard stop. Your Pontiac has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicatorsthat make a the high-pitched warning sound when brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 135
with your brakes. Your rear drum brakes don't have wear I indicators, but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the brake rear linings inspected. Whenyou have the front brakes replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 136
may need adjustment. Adjust themby backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times. Braking In Emergencies Power Steering - Use your anti-lock braking system when If you lose power steeringassist because the engine stopsor the system fails to you need to. With anti-lock, you can function - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 137
system provides lighter steering effort for parking and low at vehicle speeds. Steering effort will increase at higher speeds for improved road feel. Steering Tips-Driving on Curves It's important to take curvesat a reasonable speed. A lot of the "driver lost control on the condition your tires of - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 138
then be preparedto steer back to your originallane and then brake toa controlled stop. Depending on yourspeed, this can be rather violent for an unprepared driver. This is oneof the reasons driving experts recommend thatyou use your safety belts and keep both hands on the steering wheel. The fact - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 139
mm) or more below the pavement, this difference can cause problems. If there is not enough room to I . . Passing the oncoming traffic before you can bring it back under control. Instead, ease off again on the accelerator and steering driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents-the - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 140
traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead line on your side the lane or a of double solid line, even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic. If you suspect that the driver wait for another opportunity. If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 141
the brake lights are not flashing, itmay be slowing down or starting to turn. If you're being passed, make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you. Perhaps you can ease a little to the right. Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 142
can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, andby not "overdriving" those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three typesof skids correspond to your Pontiac's three control systems.In the braking skid your - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 143
. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired-by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are cars, obstacles, pedestrians,or even trains blocking railway crossings. Youmay want to put on your sunglasses after you have pulled into a brightly-lighted service - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 144
remove your is the usual signal to lower the headlight Glare at night is made much worse by sunglasses before you leave the service beams. If the other driver glass cleaner in your freeway or highway, use low beams. lights. If there isa line of opposing True, most vehicles now have day-night vehicle - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 145
Replace light up trouble. lighted objects. traction. Just as your headlights should be It's always wise to go slower and be checked regularly for proper aim, so cautious if rain starts to fall while you should your eyes be examined regularly. are driving. The surface may get wet Some drivers - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 146
washes can cause problems, toc The water may affect your brakes.Try to avoid of wind. You could suddenly find yourself of control. out Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. But it brakes can cause accidents. They won't work may d l in a quick stop and cause pulling to one side.You could lose control - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 147
Rainy WeatherTips Turn on your headlights-not just your parking lights-to help make you more visible to others. * Look road spray is so heavy you are actually blinded, drop back. Don't pass until conditions improve. Going more slowly is better than havingan accident. Use your defogger if it helps - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 148
a private driveway, anything that removes you from other traffic. If from the road, turn your lights on, start your hazard problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You'll want to watch out for what the other drivers plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 149
and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow. If traffic is light, you may have no problem. But if it - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 150
lane as the passing lane. Before changing lanes, check your rearview mirrors. Then use your turn signal. freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. Dashing across lanes at the last minute is dangerous. If course) and then do your braking before movingonto the exit ramp. Unfortunately, not all - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 151
first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive extra time and flash your brake lights (in trouble on a ramp designed for 20 mph (32 km/h)! in. Is your vehicle ready fora long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it's ready to go. If it needs service - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 152
Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lights: Are they all working? Arethe lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally importantto a safe, trouble-free trip. the - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 153
, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to knowis this - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 154
CAUTION A Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they wouldn't work well. You could crash. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. As you - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 155
carefulwhere you stop if you decide to look at the view or take pictures. Look for pull-offs or parking areas provided for scenic viewing. Another part of this manual tells how to use your parking brake (see the Index under Parking Brake). But on a mountain or steep hill, you can do one more thing - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 156
weightof the vehicle may If there is no curb when you're parking put too much force be sure to shift into P (Park) properly beforeyou leave the driver's seat. To find out how, see the Index under Shifting outof P (Park) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you need may - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 157
in good shapefor winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. Snow tires can help in will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bagof sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap drive But wet ice can be on. even more trouble because it may offer the least tractionof all. - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 158
condition-smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow-drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your anti-lock brakes Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Allow greater - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 159
or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap exhaust pipe. And check around again from time battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlights. Let the heater run for a while. Then, shut the engine - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 160
vigorous exercises every half-houror so until help comes. Towing a nailer This manual explains how to get the vehicle out of deep snow without damaging it. anddrive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example,if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well-or even - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 161
trailer if it is equipped with the 2.3L High Output Quad 4 (Code A) or 3300 V6 (Code N) engine and proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information i n Weight o the Trailer appears later f that in this section. But - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 162
be state or provincial police. Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. a Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (804 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts couldbe damaged. Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 163
Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the curb - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 164
If you do, both brake systems won't work body of your vehicle when you install chains may be provided by the hitch well, or at all. manufacturer or by the trailer a trailer hitch? If you do, then besure manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer's to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch.If you - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 165
and braking with the added weight of electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets you check your electrical - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 166
a different turn signal flasher and extra wiring. The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lights will also flash, telling other drivers you're about toturn, change lanes or stop. When towing a trailer, the green - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 167
service more often when you're pulling trailer. See a the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfiil), engine oil, belts, cooling system, and brake adjustment. Each of these is covered in this manual - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 168
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on the Road H e r e you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers ...170 Jumpstarting ...171 TowingYourPontiac ...175 Engine Overheating ...179 If a Tire Goes Flat ...-185 Changing a Flat Tire ...186 CompactSpare ...192 If You're Stuck: Sand, In - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 171
flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on and off. Move the switch to the right to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and off. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 172
Jump Start Your Pontiac: 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. Batteries can hurt you. They - canbe dangerousbecause: They contain acid that can burn you * They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They contain enough electricity to bum you. If - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 173
and helpsave both batteries. And it could save your radio! ground connection you don't want. An electric fan can start up You wouldn't be able to start your e engine is not Pontiac, and the bad grounding could . running and can injure you. Keep damage the electrical systems. hands, clothing and - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 174
, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately. 5. Check that thejumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation. If they do engine part. Don't connect (+) to (-) or you'll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. Fans or other moving engine parts - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 175
cable doesn't go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery. 9. Attach the cableat least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connectionis just as good there,but the - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 176
aGM dealer or a 12. Remove the cables in reverseorder to prevent electrical shorting. Take professional towing service tow your care that they don't touch eachother Pontiac. The usual towing equipment is: or any other metal. (A) Sling-type tow truck (B) Wheel-lift tow truck (C) Car carrier If your - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 177
from a car position, with a clamping device designed b carrier if it isn't properly I' secured. This can cause a for towing service. Do not ignition key must be in the Off transported. position to prevent the automatic door locks from locking during towing. Don't use substitutes (ropes, leather - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 178
X6085 bwing from the Front@hideHook-Up ;efore hooking to a towtruck, be up .re to read allthe information in ?wing Your Pontiac earlier in this xtion. Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm. 1 7 7 ... - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 179
Problems on the Road X5086 Towing from the RearVehide Hook bumper valance will be damaged. Use wheel-lift or car carrier equipment (additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment). Use safetv chains and wheel straps. safety chain to each side of the axle inboard the spring. of 178 - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 180
a low coolant warning light on your Pontiac'sinstrument panel. /1\ Steam from an overheated L L engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam comingfrom it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle it cools down. until - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 181
, try this fora minute or so: 1.If you have an air conditioner, turn it off. 2. Turn your heater tofull hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3.Try to keep your engine under load (in a drive gear where the engine runs slower). If you no longer have the overheat warning - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 182
Cooling System When you decide it's safe tolift the hood, here's what you'll see: (A) Coolant surge tankwith pressure cap (B) Electric engine fan 'he coolant level should be ator above TJLL COLD. f it isn't, you may have a leak in the adiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, dater pump or somewhere - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 183
n , but ak be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it. (See the Index under Engine Coolant for more information about the proper coolant mix.) L Steam and scalding liquids L from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 184
be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine. 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 185
be covered with coolant. If the cylinder is uncovered, the coolant in your system is low. 4. With the coolant surgetank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 186
correction you'd use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the acceleratorpedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop, well off the roadif possible. If your - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 187
Problems on the Road Changing a Flat lire If a tire goes flat, avoid prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put an automatic shift lever in P W k ) . 3. Shift a manual transaxle to 1 or R (Reverse). 4. Turn off the engine. To be even more certain the vehicle won't move - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 188
. 1. Turn the center retainer nut on the compact spare tire housing counterclockwise to remove it, then lift the tire cover. You will find the jaclung instructions label on the underside of the tire cover. 2. Remove the wing bolt securing the compact spare tire, spacer and wheel wrench by turning - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 189
Problems on the Road L..i Changing a Flat Tire (CONT.) 4. Remove the band around the jack. Turn thejack handle clockwise to raise thejack head a few inches. 5. Using the wheel wrench, remove the 6. Near each wheel, there is a notch in plastic cap nuts (if your vehicle has the vehicle's frame. - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 190
get undera vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. h the jack lift head into the proper location before raising vehicle. Remove all of the wheel nuts, and carefully pry the wheel cover from the wheel, if your flat tire has onp Then take off the flat tire. Do not jack or lift vehicle using oil - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 191
Problems on the Road F " 'hanging a Flat Tire (CONT.) f A Rust or dirt on the wheel, or L on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time, The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt fromthe places where - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 192
your compact spare tire. It won't fit. Store the wheel cover and plasticcap nuts in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. - NOTICE IS1 - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 193
other parts of your vehicle. Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the brake system warning the proper place. light may come on when you are driving i with a compact spare. See theI d e x under Anti-Lock Brake SystemWarning Light - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 194
your tires spin at high speed, they can explode and you or others could be injured. And, the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. When you're stuck, spin the.wheels as little as possible. Don't spin the wheels - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 195
Problems on the Road If Mu're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow (CONXI Spinning your wheels can dest parts Reverse) and a forward gear, or with a manual transaxle, between1 or 2 and R (Reverse), the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 196
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part beginswith service and fuel information. and then it shows how to check Service ...Fuel ...HoodRelease ...Engineoil ...Aircleaner ...Transaxle Fluid ...Engine Coolant ...Power Steering Fluid ...Windshield WasherFluid ...Brakes ...Battery ...BulbReplacement ...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 199
enough about it. your Pontiac than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see the Be sure you have sufficient Index under Service Publications. knowledge, experience, and the proper replacement parts and You should keep a recordwith all parts tools before you attempt any receipts and - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 200
Fuel 2.3L Quad OHC and Quad4 Engines (Codes 3 and D) and 3300 V6 Engine (Code N ) : The 8th digitof your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter for your engine. will You find the VINat the top leftof your instrument panel. (See the d e x under I &hicle Identijkation Number.) Use - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 201
octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. But don't worry if you hear a little pinging Engine (Code A): The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter for your engine. You will find the VIN at the top leftyour of instrument panel - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 202
heavy knocking, your engine needs service. But don't system andalso damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn't be covered under your warranty. And evenat 5 % or less, there must be : .''cosolvents" and corrosion . . ' 'preventers in this fuel to help avoid these problems. Fuel Capacity - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 203
gasoline. you use If even one tankful, your emission controls won't work well or at all. With continuous use,spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can corrode, and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly. Your vehicle's oxygen sensor will be damaged. All that means of costly repairs that - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 204
Remote Fuel Filler Door Release To check on fuel availability, ask auto an club, or contact a major oil company that does the fuel door is closed and latched after refueling. To open the fuel door (on the right rear quarter panel), pull the fuel access handle on the floor by the driver's seat. - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 205
Service & Appearance Care Filling Your Tank CON^) While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door. I'y ' venting, and your fueltank and emissions system might be damaged. Checking Things Under the Hood , , The following sections tell how to you check fluids, lubricants and important parts - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 206
I N61b ~ 1 Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. Hood Release To open the hood, first pull theHOOD release handle inside the vehicle. Lift the hood, release the hood prop rod from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in thehood. 205 - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 207
~1 CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when theengine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood IhlUlll 0 1 A Things that burn can get hot engine parts and start a fire.These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 208
4 Engines (CODES 3, D AND A) When you open the hood, you'll see: 1 .Automatic Transaxle Dipstick (if equipped) 2. Brake Fluid Reservoir 3. Air Cleaner 4. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped) 5. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6. Battery 7 . Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8. Engine Oil - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 209
3300 V6 Engine (CODE N) When you open your hood, you'll see: 1. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 2. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (if equipped) 3. Brake Fluid Reservoir 4. Air Cleaner 5. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6. Battery 7. Engine Oil Fill Cap 8. Engine Oil Dipstick 9. Engine Coolant - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 210
towel or cloth, then push it back in all theway. Remove it again, keeping the tip lower. 2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4: Checking Engine Oil When to Add Oil: If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you'll need to add some oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 211
Service & Appearance Care Engine Oil (CONTI Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you're through. 2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4: Adding Engine Oil What Kindof Oil to Use Look for Three Things: SG "SG" must be on the - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 212
SAE 5W-30 (2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4 Engines) As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for yourvehicle. However, you can use SAE 1OW-30 if it's going to be0°F (-18°C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 213
Service & Appearance Care What Kind of Oil to Use (CONT.) SAE low-30 (3300 V6 Engine) As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 1OW-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 5W-30 if it's going to - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 214
first. (See the Index under Check Oil Light.) If none of them is true, change the oil every 7,500 miles (12500 km) or 12 months-whichever comes first. Change the filter at the first oil change and at every other oil change after that. Engine Block Heater An engine block heater can be big a help - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 215
used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for help. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the filter. air See the Index under Scheduled Maintenance Sewices. A Used engine oil contains - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 216
I 2. Remove the air cleaner filter. 2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4: Air Filter Replacement 3. Be sure to install the air cleaner filter and replace the cover tightly. 1. Unsnap the clip on the housing cover and pull the cover back. 215 D D D - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 217
Pontiac dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or could you get a false reading on the dipstick. Air Cleaner(CONI) 3300 V6: Air Filter Replacement 1. Unscrew the two wing nuts, then slide the cover forward and up. 2. Remove the air cleaner - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 218
may have to drive longer. 0 Then, Without Shutting OMF the Engine, Follow These Steps: Place the shift lever inF (Park) with 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with the parking brake applied. a clean rag or paper towel. With your foot on the brake pd, ea l move the shift lever through each gear - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 219
the engine oil is changed. However, the fluid in your manual transaxle doesn't require changing. How to Check: Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at a Pontiac dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, besure to follow all the instructions - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 220
and the transaxle is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the transaxle case. Then, Follow These Steps: 1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and clean it with rag or a paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way and remove it. 3.Check both sidesof the dipstick - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 221
how often you should check the fluid level in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and what to add. See the Index under Fluids & Lubricants. How to Check: The proper fluid should be added the if level is ator below the STEP mark on the reservoir cap. See the instructions on the reservoir cap. 220 - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 222
The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant whenit is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see the Index under Engine Overheating. The proper coolant for your Pontiac will: Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). Give boiling protection up to 262°F (128 - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 223
Service & Appearance Care I Engine Coolant 3 (CONI) Adding Coolant To Check Coolant: When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at FULL COLD, or a little higher. To Add Coolant: If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the surge tank, only but when the engine iscool. If you use - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 224
spill coolant on a hot engine. A Surge Tank Pressure Cap Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a presettemperature. When you replace your thermostat - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 225
Service & Appearance Care Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid: Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replacethe cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. When the enginecompartment is hot, the level - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 226
to"top off' your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won't correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you'll have too much fluid whenyou get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. 225 ... - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 227
Service f Appearance Care S Brake Master Cylinder(CONI) I Replacing Brake System Parts If you have too much brake fluid, it can spillon the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 228
label. Jump Starting For jump starting instructions, see the Index under Jump Starting. Vehicle Storage If you're not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, take off the black negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. Yalogen Bulbs Halogen - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 229
Service & Appearance Care Headlight Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb, see the Index under Both Sides: Replacement Bulbs. 2.Twist the bulb assembly counter1. On the driver's side only, unscrew the clockwise )/6 turn and pull out the butterfly fastener. Then lift the plate. bulb assembly. 3. - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 230
plastic 5. Reverse the steps toreassemble the of taillight. taillight brace in while pulling the brace toward the frontof the vehicle. Fog Light Bulb Replacement Don't change your foglight bulbs unless you have the proper aiming equipment. See your Pontiacdealer if you have any further questions. - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 231
on the rear edge the Replacement blades come different in Tire-Loading Information label found on driver's door. It tells you the gross types and are removed in different ways. weight capacity of your vehicle, called the rear edge of the driver'sdoor tells Here's how to remove the type witha you the - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 232
you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can changethe way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, trunk, put them as far forward as you can. * T y tu spread the weight evenly. r Never stack heavier things,like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 233
Service which is on the rear edge of the driver't. door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires, too much s friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See the Check all tires fiquently t maintain the recommended presswe. Tire pressure shouldbe checked replace them. I I - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 234
should be at60 psi (420 kPa). Scheduled MaintenanceSewices . How to Check: Use this rotation pattern. Use a good quality pocket-type gage to After the tires have been rotated, adjust check tire pressure. Simply lookingat the front and rear inflation pressure as - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 235
of tread remaining. b the. parts t which it i o s service accident. When you change a on your vehicle.If your tires have anallYou can see cordor fabric showing wheel, remove can use a cloth or If you ever replace your tires with those or fabric. a p belted or radial) as your original undkr h g i i n g a - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 236
relates to the when tested under controlled conditions system developedby the United States on service practices and differences road in I characteristics and climate. A Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 237
controlled conditions car tires. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight- reduce tire life, and excessive While the tires available as standard or temperature can lead to sudden tire ahead) traction tests and does not optional equipment on General Motors - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 238
model. Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Wheel Replacement CAUTION I \wheels, . I Using the wrong replacement wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can'be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You could have - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 239
Service & Appearance Care Tire Chains Wheel Replacement(CONT.) The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. Used - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 240
fla& if you strike a matchor get them on a hot part the vehicle. . of Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. Whenyou use anything in a container to clean your Pontiac, be sure to follow the instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you're cleaning the inside - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 241
Service the instructions on remove any loose dirt. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines remove the suds. Rinse the section with clean, wet a sponge. Wipe off what's left witha slightly damp paper towel or cloth. Then dry it immediately with an air - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 242
, hair dryer, or heat lamp to help prevent a cleaning ring. (See previous NOTICE.) Special Cleaning Problems If a stain remains, followthe foamGreasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil, type instructions earlier in this butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee section. with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 243
water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containingsilicones or waxes may cause annoying reflectionsin the windshield and even make difficult to it see through the windshield under certain conditions. ;art?of Safety Belts leep belts clean and dry. Do not bleach or dye safe - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 244
liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust of the rear window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@ (GM Part No. 1050011). The windshield is clean if checkedon a regular basis and replaced when worn. Cleaning the Outside - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 245
Service & Appearance Care Cleaning the Outside Your of pbntiac (CONT) dish or car washing (non-detergent) soaps. Don vehicle. Finish Care Occasional waxingor mild polishing of your Pontiac may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM approved cleaning products from your - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 246
, make sure the body repair shop applies anticorrosion material tothe parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Fbreign Material Calcium chloride andother salts, ice melting agents, road oil and t r tree sap, a, bird droppings, chemicalsfrom industrial chimneys, andother - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 247
dealer other or service outlets. Larger areas of finish darnage can be correctedin your dealer's body and paint shop. Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Chemicals used for ice and snow Some weatherand atmospheric removal and dust control can collect on conditions can createa chemical - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 248
front code will help you identify your engine, specifications, and replacementparts in corner of the instrumentpanel, on the this section. driver's side. You can see it if youlook through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 249
fuses and circuit breakers. The main fuse panel is located on the left side of the instrument panel. To access the fuses, open the fuse panel door, Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.Be sure you replace a bad fuse witha new one of the - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 250
Air Conditioning, ABS, DRL (Canada), Engine Block Heater Radio, Cruise Control, Variable Effort Steering Turn Signals Power Door Locks Exterior Lights,Fog Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, DRL (Canada) Power Windows (Circuit Breaker) Windshield WipedWasher Engine Controls, Starter and Charging System - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 251
heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have it fixed. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 252
more oil may be needed. Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal Replacement ...and 4 quarts After Complete Overhaul ...6 quarts When drainingor replacing torque converter, more fluid may be needed. Manual Transaxle, 5-Speed Complete Drain and Refdl T5550 ...2.1quarts Isuzu ...2.0 quarts Cooling System 2.3L - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 253
Service & Appearance Care Capacities & Specifications (CONT.:) Refrigerant, Air Conditioning...Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. I f the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refngerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. I f you're not sure, ask your Pontiac dealer. - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 254
etc...Brake Fluid ...Brake System and Delco Supreme ll@ Clutch Master Cylinder ...Transaxle ...DEXRONE IIE Automatic ...Automatic Transmission Fluid Synchromesh Transmission Fluid ...Manual Transaxle ...GM Hydraulic Fluid ...Clutch Master Cylinder ...Engine Oil ...Engine lubrication ...GM Engine Oil - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 255
Service & Appearance Care Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDE LIGHTS BULB Back Up Lights ...Front Parking/Turn Signal Lights ...License Plate Light ...Center High-Mounted Stoplight...Halogen Headlights ...Beam Low HighBeam ...Side Marker Lights Front ...Rear ...Stop/Tail/Turn Signal Lights ...TrunkLight - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 256
168 Front Reading Light...RearReadingLight ...168 Underdash Light ...194 Heater & A/C Control ...161 ...161 High-Beam Indicator Indicator Lights Charge, Oil, Fasten Safety Belts, ABS, Upshift, Low Coolant. . 74 Brake, Turn Signals, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon), Check Gages ...161 - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 257
Service & Appearance Care Engine Specifications Quad 2.3L OHC Quad 4 2.3L DOHC Quad 4 2.3L High output 3300 V6 D VIN Engine Code ...3 N A L4 Type ...L4 LA V6 Displacement ...2.3 Liters 2.3 Liters 2.3 Liters 3.3 Liters 9.5:l Compression Ratio ...9.5:1 10.0:1 9.0:1 Firing Order ...1-3-4-2 1-3-4-2 - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 258
Normal Maintenance Replacement ?bts 2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4 ...3300 V6 ...Engine Oil Filter 2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4 ...3300 V6 ...PCV Valve 3300 V6 ...Spark Plugs 2.3L Quad OHCand Quad 4 ... Air Cleaner Element may help prevent damage to your aluminum cylinder head spark plug wiring. and 257 .. - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 259
s - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 260
3 IMPORTANT KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGEAS RECOMMENDED Part 7 Maintenance Schedule Section Introduction A Word About Maintenance ...260 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...260 How This Part is Organized ...261 A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedules - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 261
different ways people use their GM vehicles, your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your vehicle maintenance needs vary. You may even need more frequent checks and replacements than you will find in the schedules properly. in this part. So please read thispart and note how you drive. If you - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 262
Checks & Services tells you what should be checked wheneveryou stop for fuel. It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehiclein good condition warranty repairs. them in this manual. See theIndex under Service Publications. The remainder of this part is divided five sections: into - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 263
best and wants to be you happy with it. If you go to your dealer for your service needs, you'll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts. These schedules are for vehicles that: carry passengers anti cargo within recommended limits. You will find - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 264
are less than miles (6 km). 4 Most trips are lessthan 1 miles (16 km) when outside 0 temperatures are below freezing. The engine is at low speed most the time (asin door-toof door delivery, or in stop-and-go traffic). 0 You operate your vehicle in dusty areas. You tow a trailer. (With some models - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 265
Scheduled Maintenance Services lcont.1 Schedule 1 Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions: When most completion o vehicle usejkl lije. General Motors, f however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated 10 - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 266
The servicesshown in this schedule up to 48,OOO miles (80 000 km)are to be performed after48,000 miles at the same intervals. 265 - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 267
all Motors, however, urges that recommended maintenance services be per$ormed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section E: Maintenance Record. 6 I Cooling Service* System I Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) or 24 Months. 8 I I Spark Plug Replacement * I Every - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 268
1 The services shown in this scheduleup to 45,000 miles (75 000 km) are to be performed after 45,000 miles at the same intervals. 11 Ill MILES (000) 7m5 15 KILOMETERS (000) 12.5 22.5 50 37.5 45 30 75 37.5 1 25 I 62.5 - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 269
the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. Lubricate the front and rear suspension, steering linkage and fuel filler door and striker plunger. 3 Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque (3300 V6 Code N engine)*-Check the torque of the mounting bolts - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 270
hoses and replace if they cracked, are swollen or deteriorated. Clean the outside the of ak surge t n and air conditioning condenser. To help ensure proper operation,we recommend a pressure test of both the cooling system and the surge tank pressure cap. Transaxle Service-For a manualtransaxle - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 271
Maintenance Services [cant.] ITEM NO. SERVICE 10 ITEM NO. SERVICE 11 Air CleanerFilter Replacement*-Replaceevery 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or more often under dusty conditions. Ask your dealer for the proper replacement intervalsfor your drivingconditions. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 272
fuel fill.) WHAT TO DO I I CHECK OR SERVICE I I Engine Oil Level Engine Coolant Level Windshield Washer Fluid Level Index under Engine Oil for Check the engine oil level and addthe proper oil if necessary. See the further details. ak Check the engine coolant level in the surge t n and add - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 273
Least Once a %ar CHECK OR SERVICE Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the WHAT TO DO key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D. Body LubricationLubricateallbody I t door hinges.Alsolubricateallhingesandlatches,includingthoseforthe hood, trunk, glove box door, console door, and any - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 274
a Steering Column Lock While parked and with the parking brake set, try to turn the keyto Lock ineach shift lever position. With an automatic transaxle, thekey should turn to Lock when the shift lever is in any shift lever position. With a manual transaxle, thekey should turn to Lock when the shift - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 275
steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot the regular on brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake: With the engine running and the transaxle in N (Neutral), slowly remove footpressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held the by parking - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 276
parts. or or Replace parts as needed. Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 277
oil or silicone lubricant (GM Part No. 1052276 or 1052277). Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Clutch System Parking Brake Guides Power Steering System GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884) or equivalent. Manual Transaxle Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 278
LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. of Linkage 12346003) or GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent. Automatic Transaxle Shift Linkage Clutch Linkage Pivot Points Chassis Lubrication and Fuel Filler Door and Striker Plunger. Windshield Washer Solvent Engine oil. Engine oil. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 279
are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the columns indicated. When completing the Maintenance Performed column, insert the numbers from Schedule the I or Schedule II maintenance charts which correspond to the - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 280
out how to BBB MediatiodArbitration Program ...282 contact Pontiac if you need Reporting Safety Defects ...284 assistance. This part also tells you Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program ...285 how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defectsService Publications ...286 . 279 - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 281
Procedure Service, or Parts Manager, panel and visible Normally, any concern with the sales member of Dealership Management, it through the windshield.) transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolvedby your dealer's appears your concern cannot be resolved Dealership name and location - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 282
We encourage you to call the toll-free number listed previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Pontiac, write to: United States Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340 When contacting Pontiac, please remember - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 283
Business Bureau (BBB) at the following toll-free number: 1-800-955-5100.For further information about filing a claim, you may also write to: BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, V 22203 A In order to file a claim, you will have to provide your - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 284
be, remember that if you are unhappy with the results of BBB AUTO LINE, you can still go to court because an arbitrator's decision is binding state law. Canadian owners refer to your warranty booklet. General Motors reserves the right to changeeligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 285
of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 286
, who are Hotels wailable 24 hours aday, 365 days ayear. Glass replacement We take anxiety out o uncertain f Rentd vehicles or taxis situations by incur. Pantiac reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Pontiac's judgement the claimsbecome obsessive in - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 287
District of Columbia) and only for cars and light trucks with GVWR less than l , O 0O O pounds (4536 kg). In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins and Indexes can be obtainedby writing to: General Motors of Canada Limited Service Publications Department 1908 Colonel Sam Drive - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 288
Individual PSP's If you don't want to buyall the PSPs Most bulletins apply to conditions issued by Pontiac for all models in the affecting a small number of cars or model year, you can buy individual trucks. Your Pontiac dealer or a PSP's, such as those whichmay pertain qualified technician may have - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 289
a current model year car or truck. Some recently published'issue. Check theorder form for indexes forthe 1990-1993 model years. instructions, and know-how todo a job quickly and safely. Pontiac Service Publications You can get theseby using the following order form. Pontiac Division service manuals - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 290
are bulletins, letters and articles on steerpublished for trained dealer service personnel. See Service Publica- engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, tions listed previously this section. in ing, body, etc. A cumulative index is published quarterlyduring the current model - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 291
' 290 - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 292
TO: Post Office Box 07130,Detroit, Michigan 48207 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDER FORM wn r ORDERTOLL FREE For *Minimurn GRAND TOTAL I (STREET ADDRESS-NO P.O. BOX NUMBERS) (APT. NO.) E) (CITY) DAYTIME TELEPHONENO. CODE Account Number: Expiration molyr: Date W r Im l[ l m] Check - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 293
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...225. 253 Electrical Equipment ...55. 107 248 Engine Coolant ...%22.251. 253 Engine Oil ...209. 251. 253 Power Steering Fluid . .224. 252. 253 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid ...220. 253 Transaxle Fluid Automatic ...218.251. 253 Manual ...220. 251. 253 Windshield Washer Fluid ...224. 253 Air Cleaner ...214 - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 295
...186 Cassette Player and Tapes ...118 Charging System Warning Light ...95 Compact Discs ...119 "Check Gauges'' Light ...99 Fabric ...240 Finish Damage ...246 Check Oil Light ...94 Checking Foreign Material...245 Brake Fluid ...225 Glass ...243 Engine Coolant ...222 Inside of Your Pontiac ...240 - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 296
. 257 Kind of Oil to Use ...210 . Pressure Gage...95 Warning Light ...93 When to Change ...213 Engine Overheating ...179 Engine Specifications ...256 . Engine. Starting ...52 Automatic Transaxle ...53 Easy-Entry Seat ...11 Manual Transaxle...53 Electrical Equipment, 2.3L Quad 4 Engine ...53 Adding - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 297
Hazard Warning ...170 Hat Tire ...185 Flooded Engine ...54 Flow-Through Ventilation System...106 Fluid Brake ...225. 253 Capacities ...251 296 Hydraulic Clutch ...220. 253 Power Steering ...224. 252. 253 Transaxle Automatic ...216. 251. 253 Manual ...218. 251. 253 WindshieldWasher ...80. 224 Fluids - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 298
Seatback ...11 Lighter ...85 Lights Charging System ...95 Check Gauges ...99 Daytime Running Lights ...75 . FogLights ...77. 229 Headlights ...74. 228. 254 Headlights Reminder ...75 Instrument Panel Intensity Control . .76 Parking ...74. 254 Reading ...77. 255 Removing & Replacing Bulbs ...228. 229 - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 299
...52 Upshift Indicator Light ...62, 98 Master Cylinder, Brake ...225 Methanol in Gasoline ...201 298 Oil Warning Light ...93 Operation of Lights ...74 Outside Rearview Mirrors ...82 Overheated Engine ...179 Overheated Engine Coolant Warning Light ...92 Owner Checks & Services ...271 Parking On - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 300
Fuel Filler Door ...203 Remote Trunk Release ...49 Replacement Brakes...226 Replacement Bulbs ...254 Replacement Fuses ...249 Replacement Parts ...257 Replacement, Windshield Wiper ...230 Replacing Safety Belts ...40 Replacing Tires ...234 Replacing Wheels ...237 Restraint. Head ...1 1 Restraints - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 301
...8 Manual Lumbar Support ...9 Manual Reclining Seatback ...10 Manual 4-Way Adjustable Seat ...9 Power Seat Controls ...9 Reclining Seatback ...10 Seatback Latches ...11 Seat. Split Fold-Down Rear ...12 Service Engine Soon Light ...98 Service Parts Identification Label ...247 Service Publications - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 302
Indicators ...234 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...237 Wheel Replacement ...237 When to Replace Wheels ...237 Winter Driving and Tires Lights ...91. 170 ABS ...97 Battery ...96 Brake ...96 Charging System ...95 Check Gauges ...99 Coolant Temperature ...92 Fasten Belts...17 Low Coolant ...93 Oil - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 303
...159. 193 Weight Gross Axle Rating (GAWR) ...230 If You're Caught in a Gross Vehicle Rating (GVWR) ...230 Blizzard ...157 Wheel Alignment & Tire Balance . .237 Wrecker Towing...175 Wheel Covers. How'to Remove ...188 Wheel Nuts ...188 Wheel Nut Torque ...191. 252 Wheel Replacement ...237 Windows - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 304
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See Page 224 Check and add coolant only at the surge tank. The fluid should at or be slightly above theF'ULL COLD mark. See Page 221 Automatic: See Page 216 Manual: See Page 218 Cold Tim P m u m Tire-Loading Information labelon the driver's door. See Page 232 lFuel Capacity 15.2 U.S. Gal . (57 - 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | Owner's Manual - Page 306
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