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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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... 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 1C7. 50 Published by Pontiac Division General Motors Corporation The word Pontiac, the Pontiac emblem and the name Grand ... to Canadian Owners For vehicles fmt sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors Canada Limited" for Pontiac Division of whenever it appears in this manual in your Pontiac, so it will be there if you ever need it when you sell the vehicle, please leave this...
... 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 1C7. 50 Published by Pontiac Division General Motors Corporation The word Pontiac, the Pontiac emblem and the name Grand ... to Canadian Owners For vehicles fmt sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors Canada Limited" for Pontiac Division of whenever it appears in this manual in your Pontiac, so it will be there if you ever need it when you sell the vehicle, please leave this...
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... overheating. How to Use this Manual Part 5 Problems on the Road : This part tells you what fluids and Part 1: Seats & Safety Belts Owner's Manual lubricants to operate your Pontiac. In this manual, you when to perform Using Your 1993 Pontiac vehicle maintenance and what to adjust... the ventilation and comfort controls and every subject in this manual. Part 4: Your Driving and theRoad contains ...
... overheating. How to Use this Manual Part 5 Problems on the Road : This part tells you what fluids and Part 1: Seats & Safety Belts Owner's Manual lubricants to operate your Pontiac. In this manual, you when to perform Using Your 1993 Pontiac vehicle maintenance and what to adjust... the ventilation and comfort controls and every subject in this manual. Part 4: Your Driving and theRoad contains ...
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... that could hurt you if you were to help avoid the what to do this Don't let this happen I could hurt you or other manuals, you you don't, you or others could damage your warranty, and it in different words. If When you read these cautions. might see ...finda red circle witha Also, inthisbook you willfindthese cautions in this book. what the hazard is something that Pontiac has used for years. In this manual,we tell you damage. How t o Use this Manual ehicle SaSty Warnings e Symbolsand You willfinda number of safety You will tell In the yellow caution area, ...
... that could hurt you if you were to help avoid the what to do this Don't let this happen I could hurt you or other manuals, you you don't, you or others could damage your warranty, and it in different words. If When you read these cautions. might see ...finda red circle witha Also, inthisbook you willfindthese cautions in this book. what the hazard is something that Pontiac has used for years. In this manual,we tell you damage. How t o Use this Manual ehicle SaSty Warnings e Symbolsand You willfinda number of safety You will tell In the yellow caution area, ...
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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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... when you want to. where you don't want it . Then release the lever and try to adjust them-and also about the seatshow to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make sure the seat is not moving...
... when you want to. where you don't want it . Then release the lever and try to adjust them-and also about the seatshow to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make sure the seat is not moving...
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... or Lower the Frontof the Seat: Rear Control (C): Raise the rear of forward and back. control up . I Power Seat Controls (opTIoN) Manual LumbarSupport Turn the knob on some models: There are two levers at the front the of the driver's seat clockwise to increase support to becertain...Movement: Center Control (B): Move the seat forward or back by holding the switch up forward or back. down. Way Adjustable Seat (OPTION) I Manual 4- Lower the seat by holding the control Lift the left lever adjusts the seat Front Control (A): Raise the front of the seat by holding ...
... or Lower the Frontof the Seat: Rear Control (C): Raise the rear of forward and back. control up . I Power Seat Controls (opTIoN) Manual LumbarSupport Turn the knob on some models: There are two levers at the front the of the driver's seat clockwise to increase support to becertain...Movement: Center Control (B): Move the seat forward or back by holding the switch up forward or back. down. Way Adjustable Seat (OPTION) I Manual 4- Lower the seat by holding the control Lift the left lever adjusts the seat Front Control (A): Raise the front of the seat by holding ...
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... back in frontof you could cause serious internal injuries. Don't have the seatback upright. The shoulder belt can 't do its job either. 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 buckle up, yoursafety belts...
... back in frontof you could cause serious internal injuries. Don't have the seatback upright. The shoulder belt can 't do its job either. 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 buckle up, yoursafety belts...
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... N Easy-Entry Seat(CONT.) If an easy-entry right fronl seat isn't locked, it is locked. Safety Belts: They're For Everyone This partof the manual tells you should not do with safety belts. 4 12 To get out, again tilt the seatback fully forward. To Close: Push the seatback up against...
... N Easy-Entry Seat(CONT.) If an easy-entry right fronl seat isn't locked, it is locked. Safety Belts: They're For Everyone This partof the manual tells you should not do with safety belts. 4 12 To get out, again tilt the seatback fully forward. To Close: Push the seatback up against...
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... called "automatic" because you don't haveto buckle up when you get into your safety belts, please read the Owner's Manual Safety Belt Supplement. 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...
... called "automatic" because you don't haveto buckle up when you get into your safety belts, please read the Owner's Manual Safety Belt Supplement. 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...
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.... If you move your shift leverout of the doors will lock when the vehicle reaches about 8 mph (13 km/h). When the door is running, have a manual transaxle, all of either front door, the lights inside your vehicle will not lock automatically. Illuminated Entry/Exit System When you close your doors and...works only that 's a safety feature. an Each time you lift the outside handle of the doors will lock when you have that person use the manual or power lock. If someone needs to get out and close the door. On 4-door models, the mechanical switch on the ignition. Just usethe...
.... If you move your shift leverout of the doors will lock when the vehicle reaches about 8 mph (13 km/h). When the door is running, have a manual transaxle, all of either front door, the lights inside your vehicle will not lock automatically. Illuminated Entry/Exit System When you close your doors and...works only that 's a safety feature. an Each time you lift the outside handle of the doors will lock when you have that person use the manual or power lock. If someone needs to get out and close the door. On 4-door models, the mechanical switch on the ignition. Just usethe...
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Features & Controls NOTICE On manual transaxle vehicles, Starting Your Engine Engines start differently. This could cause a collision. Don't press the key release button while the vehicle moving , turn the key ...
Features & Controls NOTICE On manual transaxle vehicles, Starting Your Engine Engines start differently. This could cause a collision. Don't press the key release button while the vehicle moving , turn the key ...
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Your vehicle 1,Don't push the accelerator pedal won 't start in any other vehicles you turn the key to the floor while starting your Pontiac is stopped. 8' 3 .L Shift 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 Start. In some the way down while you might need to P (Park) if do this until the engine starts. Manual Tmnsaxle Both Tmnsax/es 5 your engine. Your engine won 't start right away, and the weather is not all before starting the engine. When the...
Your vehicle 1,Don't push the accelerator pedal won 't start in any other vehicles you turn the key to the floor while starting your Pontiac is stopped. 8' 3 .L Shift 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 Start. In some the way down while you might need to P (Park) if do this until the engine starts. Manual Tmnsaxle Both Tmnsax/es 5 your engine. Your engine won 't start right away, and the weather is not all before starting the engine. When the...
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m . . If you don't. 2. See the Index under Towing Your Pontiac. In some other vehiclesyou might need to the floor and holding it without damaging your vehicle. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops), it ... but then stops again, do it there as you could be drained much gasoline.Try pushing your accelerator pedal all tht way to do this manual that tells how to Start. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Do this time keep the pedal about one-quarter of this , but...
m . . If you don't. 2. See the Index under Towing Your Pontiac. In some other vehiclesyou might need to the floor and holding it without damaging your vehicle. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops), it ... but then stops again, do it there as you could be drained much gasoline.Try pushing your accelerator pedal all tht way to do this manual that tells how to Start. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Do this time keep the pedal about one-quarter of this , but...
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...add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you could be drained much gasoline. See the Index under Towing b u r Pontiac. I 5E ... And the excessive heat can come in through them very slowly. Triving 1lL Your engine is designed to be flooded with too much sooner... it do without damaging your vehicle. 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. NOTICE Holding your key in Start for abou 15 seconds. Wait 10 seconds: then repeat step 3.
...add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you could be drained much gasoline. See the Index under Towing b u r Pontiac. I 5E ... And the excessive heat can come in through them very slowly. Triving 1lL Your engine is designed to be flooded with too much sooner... it do without damaging your vehicle. 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. NOTICE Holding your key in Start for abou 15 seconds. Wait 10 seconds: then repeat step 3.
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.... b v* -7 If you have left the engine running unless you 're on fair1 level ground, always set vehicle can 't move the shift lever to . In this manual, these are several different positions your front wheels. See the Index under Parking on the console between the seats.
.... b v* -7 If you have left the engine running unless you 're on fair1 level ground, always set vehicle can 't move the shift lever to . In this manual, these are several different positions your front wheels. See the Index under Parking on the console between the seats.
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... if you were stuck in deep snow or mud. This could damage your front wheels can use it on a ' hill. PN2033. 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...
... if you were stuck in deep snow or mud. This could damage your front wheels can use it on a ' hill. PN2033. 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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... 3rd 25 mph (40 km/h) 3rd to 4th 40 mph (64 km/h) 4th to the next lower gear.You may have a SHIFT light. Shift Speeds (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This chart shows whento shift to keep the engine running smoothly, you quickly 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 ...
... 3rd 25 mph (40 km/h) 3rd to 4th 40 mph (64 km/h) 4th to the next lower gear.You may have a SHIFT light. Shift Speeds (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This chart shows whento shift to keep the engine running smoothly, you quickly 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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..., or if your vehicle and ignite. If you can kill. Features & Controls 1 EngineExhaust Engine exhaust can 't see the Index under your vehicle is ~ r r m i @into your manual transaxle in a collision. * Your vehicle was damagedwhen driving over road debris. * Repairs weren't done correctly. * Your vehicle or exhaust systkm has been modified improperly.
..., or if your vehicle and ignite. If you can kill. Features & Controls 1 EngineExhaust Engine exhaust can 't see the Index under your vehicle is ~ r r m i @into your manual transaxle in a collision. * Your vehicle was damagedwhen driving over road debris. * Repairs weren't done correctly. * Your vehicle or exhaust systkm has been modified improperly.
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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 the first detent. In each passengerdoor has a control switch ...
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 the first detent. In each passengerdoor has a control switch ...