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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 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 ..
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..., 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 General Motors Corporation. ... 0Copyright 1992 General Motors Corporation, Pontiac Division. The word Delco is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the timewas...
..., 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 General Motors Corporation. ... 0Copyright 1992 General Motors Corporation, Pontiac Division. The word Delco is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the timewas...
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... vehicle. you Here you'll find a This is a quick reference of this manual. ' 3 How to Use this Manual Part 5 Problems on the Road : This part tells you what to do if 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. Part 7 Maintenance Schedule : This part tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat ...
... vehicle. you Here you'll find a This is a quick reference of this manual. ' 3 How to Use this Manual Part 5 Problems on the Road : This part tells you what to do if 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. Part 7 Maintenance Schedule : This part tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat ...
Owner's Manual
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... would not be coveredby your PLUplC. 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 book. How t o Use this Manual ehicle SaSty Warnings e Symbolsand You willfinda number of safety You will tell In the... I 8 a m . 4 We use the same colors, and the words CAUTIONor NOTICE. Please read other about things that could hurt you if you or other manuals, you you don't, you or others could be hurt. A ' 1, I I hesc Lean there is something that could hurt you were to tell you symbol means...
... would not be coveredby your PLUplC. 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 book. How t o Use this Manual ehicle SaSty Warnings e Symbolsand You willfinda number of safety You will tell In the... I 8 a m . 4 We use the same colors, and the words CAUTIONor NOTICE. Please read other about things that could hurt you if you or other manuals, you you don't, you or others could be hurt. A ' 1, I I hesc Lean there is something that could hurt you were to tell you symbol means...
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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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... lever under the front of the seat to unlock Slide the seat to . D D D 8 Seats & Safety Eelts Seats und Seat Controls This section tellsyou about recliningseatbacksandheadrestraints. Manual Fmnt Seat I - where you , or make sure the seat is locked into place. L You can lose controlof the vehicle if you don't want it . Then... move the seat wt your ih body, to make you push a pedal when you try to adjust them-and also 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 not moving .
... lever under the front of the seat to unlock Slide the seat to . D D D 8 Seats & Safety Eelts Seats und Seat Controls This section tellsyou about recliningseatbacksandheadrestraints. Manual Fmnt Seat I - where you , or make sure the seat is locked into place. L You can lose controlof the vehicle if you don't want it . Then... move the seat wt your ih body, to make you push a pedal when you try to adjust them-and also 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 not moving .
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... of forward and back. Turn the knob counterclockwise to the front or back. Lower the seat by holding the control down . 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 switch backward. Way Adjustable...
... of forward and back. Turn the knob counterclockwise to the front or back. Lower the seat by holding the control down . 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 switch backward. Way Adjustable...
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.... The shoulder belt can 't do its job either. In a crash the belt couldgo up , yoursafety belts can 't do their job when you . 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 want it won'tbe...
.... The shoulder belt can 't do its job either. In a crash the belt couldgo up , yoursafety belts can 't do their job when you . 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 want it won'tbe...
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... Close: Push the seatback up against the back plate to push rearward on the seat tab. Safety Belts: They're For Everyone This partof the manual tells you should not do with safety belts. 4 12 Seats & Safety 6elts N Easy-Entry Seat(CONT.) If an easy-entry right fronl seat isn't locked...
... Close: Push the seatback up against the back plate to push rearward on the seat tab. Safety Belts: They're For Everyone This partof the manual tells you should not do with safety belts. 4 12 Seats & Safety 6elts N Easy-Entry Seat(CONT.) If an easy-entry right fronl seat isn't locked...
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... , when new, in Canada. '7 Driver Position This section describes the driver's restraint system. 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 so,... then the rest of Part 1 does not apply to use your vehicle. To learn how to your safety belts, please read the Owner's Manual Safety Belt Supplement. Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt This safety belt is called "automatic" because you don't haveto buckle up when you get into your vehicle...
... , when new, in Canada. '7 Driver Position This section describes the driver's restraint system. 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 so,... then the rest of Part 1 does not apply to use your vehicle. To learn how to your safety belts, please read the Owner's Manual Safety Belt Supplement. Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt This safety belt is called "automatic" because you don't haveto buckle up when you get into your vehicle...
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It won't lock (or unlock) all of the doors-that person use the manual or power lock. Each time you close your doors and turn on for less than off two ...On 4-door models, the mechanical switch on . If you have that 's a safety feature. When the door is running, have a manual transaxle, all of the doors will lock when you move your vehicle will go off after about 8 mph (13 km/h). Leaving Your ...locks, you can lock or unlock all the doors of your vehicle will not lock automatically. Just usethe manual or power lock to lock the door again. Automatic DoorLocks Just close the door.
It won't lock (or unlock) all of the doors-that person use the manual or power lock. Each time you close your doors and turn on for less than off two ...On 4-door models, the mechanical switch on . If you have that 's a safety feature. When the door is running, have a manual transaxle, all of the doors will lock when you move your vehicle will go off after about 8 mph (13 km/h). Leaving Your ...locks, you can lock or unlock all the doors of your vehicle will not lock automatically. Just usethe manual or power lock to lock the door again. Automatic DoorLocks Just close the door.
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... key only to Lock will find the VIN at the top left your engine. Lturning the key to Off. is moving . Features & Controls NOTICE On manual transaxle vehicles, Starting Your Engine Engines start differently. Follow the ) proper steps tostart the engine. This could cause a collision. The 8th digit of (Seethe Index...
... key only to Lock will find the VIN at the top left your engine. Lturning the key to Off. is moving . Features & Controls NOTICE On manual transaxle vehicles, Starting Your Engine Engines start differently. Follow the ) proper steps tostart the engine. This could cause a collision. The 8th digit of (Seethe Index...
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To restart when you turn the key to P (Park) only when your vehicle is stopped. 8' 3 .L Shift your Pontiac is moving , use N (Neutral) only. Manual Tmnsaxle Both Tmnsax/es 5 your gear selector to N (Neutral) To Start Your 2 3 Quad OHC or Quad 4 Engine (Code 3, A or D): and hold the clutch pedal to ...
To restart when you turn the key to P (Park) only when your vehicle is stopped. 8' 3 .L Shift your Pontiac is moving , use N (Neutral) only. Manual Tmnsaxle Both Tmnsax/es 5 your gear selector to N (Neutral) To Start Your 2 3 Quad OHC or Quad 4 Engine (Code 3, A or D): and hold the clutch pedal to ...
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.... If it doesn't start (or starts but because of the way down while you hold the key in Start for fiveor six seconds. Do this manual that tells how to be flooded with too much sooner. If your battery to do this time keep the pedal about one-quarter of your.... In some other vehiclesyou might not perform properly. m . . Don't push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine gets warm. 3. See the Index under Towing Your Pontiac. When the engine starts, let goof the key. Features & Controls Both Transax/es(CONTI Holding your key in Start for longer than 15 seconds at...
.... If it doesn't start (or starts but because of the way down while you hold the key in Start for fiveor six seconds. Do this manual that tells how to be flooded with too much sooner. If your battery to do this time keep the pedal about one-quarter of your.... In some other vehiclesyou might not perform properly. m . . Don't push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine gets warm. 3. See the Index under Towing Your Pontiac. When the engine starts, let goof the key. Features & Controls Both Transax/es(CONTI Holding your key in Start for longer than 15 seconds at...
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... way the fuel injection system operates. Through Deep Standing Vater NOTICE If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to Off. If you hold the key in Start for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be... thl way to work with the electronics in your vehicle. NOTICE Holding your key in Start for abou 15 seconds. See the Index under Towing b u r Pontiac. If your engine still won'tstart (or starts but then stops), it as you can come in through them very slowly. I 5E ...
... way the fuel injection system operates. Through Deep Standing Vater NOTICE If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to Off. If you hold the key in Start for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be... thl way to work with the electronics in your vehicle. NOTICE Holding your key in Start for abou 15 seconds. See the Index under Towing b u r Pontiac. If your engine still won'tstart (or starts but then stops), it as you can come in through them very slowly. I 5E ...
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In this manual, these are several different positions your shift lever. If you are parking on a hill, or if you 're on fair1 level ground, always set vehicle ...
In this manual, these are several different positions your shift lever. If you are parking on a hill, or if you 're on fair1 level ground, always set vehicle ...
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. . If the selector lever is put in 1, the transaxle won't shift into P (Park) to drive. 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 Forward Gears (CONT.) 1 (First Gear): This ...
. . If the selector lever is put in 1, the transaxle won't shift into P (Park) to drive. 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 Forward Gears (CONT.) 1 (First Gear): This ...
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... to the next lower gear.You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly, you . Features & Controls Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If you have a manualtransaxle, you when to shift tothe next higher gear for best fuel economy. This light will show you have a SHIFT light... drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is normal for the light to the next higher gear for good performance. Shift Speeds (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This chart shows whento shift to go and off if you downshift.
... to the next lower gear.You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly, you . Features & Controls Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If you have a manualtransaxle, you when to shift tothe next higher gear for best fuel economy. This light will show you have a SHIFT light... drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is normal for the light to the next higher gear for good performance. Shift Speeds (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This chart shows whento shift to go and off if you downshift.
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... wifh all the windows down to tow a trailer,see or smelt It can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle is ~ r r m i @into your manual transaxle in a collision. * Your vehicle was damagedwhen driving over high points on Hills or i%w*nga Trailer. Parking Your Vehicle (MANUL TRANSAXLE) Parking Over Things That...
... wifh all the windows down to tow a trailer,see or smelt It can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle is ~ r r m i @into your manual transaxle in a collision. * Your vehicle was damagedwhen driving over high points on Hills or i%w*nga Trailer. Parking Your Vehicle (MANUL TRANSAXLE) Parking Over Things That...
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... the rear of the window crank to give your legs more room when you exit and enterthe vehicle. 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 adjust the steering wheel before you drive. Move the...
... the rear of the window crank to give your legs more room when you exit and enterthe vehicle. 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 adjust the steering wheel before you drive. Move the...