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1993 Owner'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 & Appearance Care ...197 284 r I 7 Maintenance Schedule...259 Part 8 Customer Assistance Information ...27s Includes "Reporting Safety page Defects" on Part9 ...293 Service Station Information ...Last Page Index 10202167 B Second Printing c .. Printed in USA
1993 Owner'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 & Appearance Care ...197 284 r I 7 Maintenance Schedule...259 Part 8 Customer Assistance Information ...27s Includes "Reporting Safety page Defects" on Part9 ...293 Service Station Information ...Last Page Index 10202167 B Second Printing c .. Printed in USA
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... au DGN Marketing Services Ltd.,1 0 Bonhill Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7. 50 Published by Pontiac Division General Motors Corporation The word Pontiac, the Pontiac emblem and the name Grand Am are registered trademarks of whenever it appears in this manual init so the new owner can use it. The word Delco is a registered trademark of...
... au DGN Marketing Services Ltd.,1 0 Bonhill Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7. 50 Published by Pontiac Division General Motors Corporation The word Pontiac, the Pontiac emblem and the name Grand Am are registered trademarks of whenever it appears in this manual init so the new owner can use it. The word Delco is a registered trademark of...
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...Appearance Care Here the manual tells you can bend the manual slightly to tips about the features and controls This part explains how tostart and Pontiac for assistance and how to get for your vehicle. Many people read . In this manual, you when to perform Using Your 1993 Pontiac vehicle maintenance and ...what fluids and Part 1: Seats & Safety Belts Owner's Manual lubricants to use it on the Road : This part tells you what to do if ...
...Appearance Care Here the manual tells you can bend the manual slightly to tips about the features and controls This part explains how tostart and Pontiac for assistance and how to get for your vehicle. Many people read . In this manual, you when to perform Using Your 1993 Pontiac vehicle maintenance and ...what fluids and Part 1: Seats & Safety Belts Owner's Manual lubricants to use it on the Road : This part tells you what to do if ...
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How t o Use this Manual ehicle SaSty Warnings e Symbolsand You willfinda number of safety You will tell In the yellow caution area, we 've used for years. Then we tell ... Don't let this happen I 8 a m . 4 In this book. Don't These mean there is something that Pontiac has used the familiar words and colors that can damage your warranty, and it in this manual,we tell you you or other manuals, you you don't, you were to help avoid the what the hazard is. If...
How t o Use this Manual ehicle SaSty Warnings e Symbolsand You willfinda number of safety You will tell In the yellow caution area, we 've used for years. Then we tell ... Don't let this happen I 8 a m . 4 In this book. Don't These mean there is something that Pontiac has used the familiar words and colors that can damage your warranty, and it in this manual,we tell you you or other manuals, you you don't, you were to help avoid the what the hazard is. If...
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How to Use this Manual Vehicle Symbols (CONT.:) These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer These symbols are 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
How to Use this Manual Vehicle Symbols (CONT.:) These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer These symbols are 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
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Seats & Safety Eelts Seats und Seat Controls This section tellsyou about the seatshow to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is locked into place. Move the control lever under the ... if you don't want it . where you want to make you push a pedal when you try to move the seat wt your ih body, to . Manual Fmnt Seat I - Then release the lever and try to adjust them-and also about recliningseatbacksandheadrestraints.
Seats & Safety Eelts Seats und Seat Controls This section tellsyou about the seatshow to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is locked into place. Move the control lever under the ... if you don't want it . where you want to make you push a pedal when you try to move the seat wt your ih body, to . Manual Fmnt Seat I - Then release the lever and try to adjust them-and also about recliningseatbacksandheadrestraints.
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... and Rearward Movement: Center Control (B): Move the seat forward or back by holding the switch up forward or back. Way Adjustable Seat (OPTION) I Manual 4- The right lever the seat by holding the switch down. To Raise or Lower the Frontof the Seat: Rear Control (C): Raise the rear of seat...right lever, and lean forward or rear of forward and back. Lower adjusts the angleof the frontof the seat. I Power Seat Controls (opTIoN) Manual LumbarSupport Turn the knob on some models: There are two levers at the front the of the seat by holding the that it is locked...
... and Rearward Movement: Center Control (B): Move the seat forward or back by holding the switch up forward or back. Way Adjustable Seat (OPTION) I Manual 4- The right lever the seat by holding the switch down. To Raise or Lower the Frontof the Seat: Rear Control (C): Raise the rear of seat...right lever, and lean forward or rear of forward and back. Lower adjusts the angleof the frontof the seat. I Power Seat Controls (opTIoN) Manual LumbarSupport Turn the knob on some models: There are two levers at the front the of the seat by holding the that it is locked...
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.... In a crash the belt couldgo up on the lever and the seat will be - For proper protection when the vehicle is moving. Seats & Safety 6elts Manual Reclining Seatback To adjust the seatback, lift the leveron the outer side of the seat and move the seatback where you . dIV Sitting in a reclined...
.... In a crash the belt couldgo up on the lever and the seat will be - For proper protection when the vehicle is moving. Seats & Safety 6elts Manual Reclining Seatback To adjust the seatback, lift the leveron the outer side of the seat and move the seatback where you . dIV Sitting in a reclined...
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... use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you how to its original position. Safety Belts: They're For Everyone This partof the manual tells you should not do with safety belts. 4 12 Split Fold-Down Rear Seat (OPTION) I I To Open: Pull forward on an easyentry seat to ensure...
... use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you how to its original position. Safety Belts: They're For Everyone This partof the manual tells you should not do with safety belts. 4 12 Split Fold-Down Rear Seat (OPTION) I I To Open: Pull forward on an easyentry seat to ensure...
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... called "automatic" because you don't haveto buckle up when you get into your vehicle. Seats & Safety 6elts Vehicles FirstSold in Canada Was your Pontiac first sold in Canada? (If it was, asticker on the driver's door will say "conforms to all applicable Canada motor vehicle...etc.) If ..., then the rest of Part 1 does not apply to use your safety belts, please read the Owner's Manual Safety Belt Supplement. To learn how to your vehicle. 18 1 comes with It every new Pontiac first sold , when new, in Canada. '7 Driver Position This section describes the driver's restraint system.
... called "automatic" because you don't haveto buckle up when you get into your vehicle. Seats & Safety 6elts Vehicles FirstSold in Canada Was your Pontiac first sold in Canada? (If it was, asticker on the driver's door will say "conforms to all applicable Canada motor vehicle...etc.) If ..., then the rest of Part 1 does not apply to use your safety belts, please read the Owner's Manual Safety Belt Supplement. To learn how to your vehicle. 18 1 comes with It every new Pontiac first sold , when new, in Canada. '7 Driver Position This section describes the driver's restraint system.
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...whilethe vehicle is running, have that 's a safety feature. Each time you have a manual transaxle, all of P (Park) or N (Neutral). If you close your shift leverout of the doors-that person use ...the manual or power lock. Illuminated Entry/Exit System When you are leaving the vehicle, open your ...door lock switch. These lights will go on eachrear door works only that door's lock. Just usethe manual or power lock to provide illuminated exit. When the door is turned on for less than off ...
...whilethe vehicle is running, have that 's a safety feature. Each time you have a manual transaxle, all of P (Park) or N (Neutral). If you close your shift leverout of the doors-that person use ...the manual or power lock. Illuminated Entry/Exit System When you are leaving the vehicle, open your ...door lock switch. These lights will go on eachrear door works only that door's lock. Just usethe manual or power lock to provide illuminated exit. When the door is turned on for less than off ...
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... the top left your engine. of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter number or for your instrument panel. Features & Controls NOTICE On manual transaxle vehicles, Starting Your Engine Engines start differently.
... the top left your engine. of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter number or for your instrument panel. Features & Controls NOTICE On manual transaxle vehicles, Starting Your Engine Engines start differently.
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If you don't. 2. Turn your Pontiac is stopped. 8' 3 .L Shift your engine getswarm. 3. Do this , but becauseof your vehicle's computer systems, you Don't try to shift to the floor while starting your shift lever toP (Park) or N (Neutral). Manual Tmnsaxle Both Tmnsax/es 5 your ignition key toStart. Shift to P (Park) only when your vehicle...
If you don't. 2. Turn your Pontiac is stopped. 8' 3 .L Shift your engine getswarm. 3. Do this , but becauseof your vehicle's computer systems, you Don't try to shift to the floor while starting your shift lever toP (Park) or N (Neutral). Manual Tmnsaxle Both Tmnsax/es 5 your ignition key toStart. Shift to P (Park) only when your vehicle...
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...systems, you hold the key in your vehicle. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this manual that tells how to do this until the engine starts. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could be drained much gasoline.Try ...V6 Engine (Code N): 1. Turn your engine. Your engine is designed to be flooded with your dealer. m . . See the Index under Towing Your Pontiac. Before addingelectrical equipment, check with too much sooner. As soon as your engine gets warm. 3. The idle speed will cause your battery to work with...
...systems, you hold the key in your vehicle. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this manual that tells how to do this until the engine starts. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could be drained much gasoline.Try ...V6 Engine (Code N): 1. Turn your engine. Your engine is designed to be flooded with your dealer. m . . See the Index under Towing Your Pontiac. Before addingelectrical equipment, check with too much sooner. As soon as your engine gets warm. 3. The idle speed will cause your battery to work with...
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... damage your engine. Triving 1lL Your engine is designed to Off. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to the floor and holding there it as you hold the key in Start for abou 15 seconds. Through Deep Standing Vater... vehicle. I 5E ... If your engine still won'tstart (or starts but then stops), it do without damaging your starter motor. 4. See the Index under Towing b u r Pontiac. Wait 10 seconds: then repeat step 3.
... damage your engine. Triving 1lL Your engine is designed to Off. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to the floor and holding there it as you hold the key in Start for abou 15 seconds. Through Deep Standing Vater... vehicle. I 5E ... If your engine still won'tstart (or starts but then stops), it do without damaging your starter motor. 4. See the Index under Towing b u r Pontiac. Wait 10 seconds: then repeat step 3.
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In this manual, these are several different positions your shift lever. If you 're pulling a trailer, alsosee the Index under Shifting into P (Park). You or others could be ...
In this manual, these are several different positions your shift lever. If you 're pulling a trailer, alsosee the Index under Shifting into P (Park). You or others could be ...
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... deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. Also, if you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than2. 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 You could overheat and damage the...
... deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. Also, if you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than2. 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 You could overheat and damage the...
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... when you . For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on , you can damage the clutch or transaxle. Shift Speeds (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This chart shows whento shift to go and off if you quickly on change the position of the accelerator. While you accelerate, it is... if the engine is normal for the light to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. When this lightcomes on . Features & Controls Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If you have a manualtransaxle, you have to downshift two or more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when...
... when you . For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on , you can damage the clutch or transaxle. Shift Speeds (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This chart shows whento shift to go and off if you quickly on change the position of the accelerator. While you accelerate, it is... if the engine is normal for the light to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. When this lightcomes on . Features & Controls Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If you have a manualtransaxle, you have to downshift two or more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when...
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... is ~ r r m i @into your vehicle is equipped to blow out any co;and * Have it -fixed immediately. 36 If you can't see the Index under your manual transaxle in a collision. * Your vehicle was damagedwhen driving over high points on the road or over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can...
... is ~ r r m i @into your vehicle is equipped to blow out any co;and * Have it -fixed immediately. 36 If you can't see the Index under your manual transaxle in a collision. * Your vehicle was damagedwhen driving over high points on the road or over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can...
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... to acomfortable level, then releasethe lever to give your legs more room when you drive. addition, each window. Windows Power Windows (opTIoN) On a vehicle with manual windows, use With power windows, switcheson the center console control each the of the switch to open andclose windows when the ignition ison. You can...
... to acomfortable level, then releasethe lever to give your legs more room when you drive. addition, each window. Windows Power Windows (opTIoN) On a vehicle with manual windows, use With power windows, switcheson the center console control each the of the switch to open andclose windows when the ignition ison. You can...