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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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... manual 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 1C7. 50 Published by Pontiac Division General Motors Corporation The word Pontiac, the Pontiac emblem and the name Grand...
... manual 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 1C7. 50 Published by Pontiac Division General Motors Corporation The word Pontiac, the Pontiac emblem and the name Grand...
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...Controls & Audio together to explain things quickly. It also gives you when to perform Using Your 1993 Pontiac vehicle maintenance and what to do if you 'll find helpful information and Service Station Information You can find it to quickly find something you usually tell at a glance if ... This part tells you how to contact you how to keep your Pontiac runningproperly and looking good. information. 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. Part 7 Maintenance...
...Controls & Audio together to explain things quickly. It also gives you when to perform Using Your 1993 Pontiac vehicle maintenance and what to do if you 'll find helpful information and Service Station Information You can find it to quickly find something you usually tell at a glance if ... This part tells you how to contact you how to keep your Pontiac runningproperly and looking good. information. 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. Part 7 Maintenance...
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... left , but it actually took a little more soon. If you have a little fuel left , when the ignition is on. None of this manual shows what to fill the tank. See the Index under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your fuel tank capacity, see... Service Station Information on theRoad, this manual. The gage moves a little whenyou turn off before the gage reads F (Full). When the indicator nears E (Empty), you still have...
... left , but it actually took a little more soon. If you have a little fuel left , when the ignition is on. None of this manual shows what to fill the tank. See the Index under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your fuel tank capacity, see... Service Station Information on theRoad, this manual. The gage moves a little whenyou turn off before the gage reads F (Full). When the indicator nears E (Empty), you still have...
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... the gage pointer moves overheat. That reading means the same thingas the warning light. The engine could be lowon oil, or could have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Have it lubricated. Overheating and have some other oil problem. It means that oil is low on coolant and the engine... This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Low Coolant Warninglight Oil Warning Llght If you have a problem with your oil, this manual shows what to keep it fixed right away. See the Index under Engine Overheating. 93
... the gage pointer moves overheat. That reading means the same thingas the warning light. The engine could be lowon oil, or could have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Have it lubricated. Overheating and have some other oil problem. It means that oil is low on coolant and the engine... This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Low Coolant Warninglight Oil Warning Llght If you have a problem with your oil, this manual shows what to keep it fixed right away. See the Index under Engine Overheating. 93
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... engine not may run as a check to the next higher gear. If it stays on, or it is working. See the Index under Manual Transaxle. This could lead to costly repairs not covered your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should take your vehicle in for... service soon. If you need to shift to show you it comes on whileyou are driving, the computer is not running, as smoothly. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) A computer monitors operation of your by warranty. ! 8 ...
... engine not may run as a check to the next higher gear. If it stays on, or it is working. See the Index under Manual Transaxle. This could lead to costly repairs not covered your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should take your vehicle in for... service soon. If you need to shift to show you it comes on whileyou are driving, the computer is not running, as smoothly. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) A computer monitors operation of your by warranty. ! 8 ...
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... Ready to review these is clear . Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you start your trip. See a the Maintenance Schedule for a manual transaxle. 5. Each of the chocks. 4. Release the regular brakes. of these sections before you : Start your parking brake, and then shift to see that are... when you find them quickly. Stop and have someone pick up on a Hill 1. and Release the parking brake. 2. Shift into a gear; Your vehicle will need service more on this manual, and theI d a will help you 're pulling trailer.
... Ready to review these is clear . Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you start your trip. See a the Maintenance Schedule for a manual transaxle. 5. Each of the chocks. 4. Release the regular brakes. of these sections before you : Start your parking brake, and then shift to see that are... when you find them quickly. Stop and have someone pick up on a Hill 1. and Release the parking brake. 2. Shift into a gear; Your vehicle will need service more on this manual, and theI d a will help you 're pulling trailer.
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... your vehicle cannot be correct. Whether you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. That 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...may want to see them. 1 5 7 I . . When the towingservice arrives, let the tow operator know thatthis manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. Take professional towing service tow your vehiclehas front-wheel drive. Before you can still move the shift lever. The make, model, and year your...
... your vehicle cannot be correct. Whether you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. That 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...may want to see them. 1 5 7 I . . When the towingservice arrives, let the tow operator know thatthis manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. Take professional towing service tow your vehiclehas front-wheel drive. Before you can still move the shift lever. The make, model, and year your...
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We hope you'll want to keep a recordwith all your own You can be injured if youtry service work on a proper Pontiac service manual. your GM vehicle all GM. of any service work you attempt any receipts and listthe mileage and the date vehicle maintenancetask. I IVN ... Genuine GM parts ...withit. knowledge, experience, and the proper replacement parts and You should keep your Pontiac than this manual can later break or fall off. you have one of your service needs. To order the proper service manual, see the Be sure you If use the proper nuts, bolts and other ...
We hope you'll want to keep a recordwith all your own You can be injured if youtry service work on a proper Pontiac service manual. your GM vehicle all GM. of any service work you attempt any receipts and listthe mileage and the date vehicle maintenancetask. I IVN ... Genuine GM parts ...withit. knowledge, experience, and the proper replacement parts and You should keep your Pontiac than this manual can later break or fall off. you have one of your service needs. To order the proper service manual, see the Be sure you If use the proper nuts, bolts and other ...
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... the fluid level as described under Fluids & Lubricants. However, the fluid in all the instructions here, you could or get a false reading on the dipstick. Manual Transaxle Fluid When to Check: A good time to have it yourself, besure to Check: Because this done at a Pontiac dealership Service Department.
... the fluid level as described under Fluids & Lubricants. However, the fluid in all the instructions here, you could or get a false reading on the dipstick. Manual Transaxle Fluid When to Check: A good time to have it yourself, besure to Check: Because this done at a Pontiac dealership Service Department.
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...Check and Whatto Use: Refer to use. See the instructions on the dipstick. 3.Push the dipstick back in your vehicleis self-adjusting. Hydraulic Clutch (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) The hydraulic clutch in place. Add fluid at the dipstick hole. See the Index under Fluids & Lubricants. 1. Add only enough fluid ...to bring the fluid level up and then pulling the dipstick out. 2. How to the FULL mark on the reservoir cap. 220 Service & Appearance Care Manual Transaxle Fluid (CONI) How to Add Fluid: Here's how to add. Remove the dipstickby flipping the handle up to Check: The ...
...Check and Whatto Use: Refer to use. See the instructions on the dipstick. 3.Push the dipstick back in your vehicleis self-adjusting. Hydraulic Clutch (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) The hydraulic clutch in place. Add fluid at the dipstick hole. See the Index under Fluids & Lubricants. 1. Add only enough fluid ...to bring the fluid level up and then pulling the dipstick out. 2. How to the FULL mark on the reservoir cap. 220 Service & Appearance Care Manual Transaxle Fluid (CONI) How to Add Fluid: Here's how to add. Remove the dipstickby flipping the handle up to Check: The ...
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...you're not sure, ask your vehicle needs refngerant, be sure to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in your Pontiac dealer. Fuel Tank ...Power Steering Pump Only ...Complete System ...Tire Pressures, Sizes...Wheel Nut Torque ...See refrigerant charge label under... Information label on driver's door. 100 pound-feet (140 Nom) this manual. I f the air conditioning system in ...252 NOTE: All capacitiesare approximate. When adding, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. Service & Appearance Care Capacities & Specifications (CONT.:) Refrigerant, Air Conditioning...Not all...
...you're not sure, ask your vehicle needs refngerant, be sure to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in your Pontiac dealer. Fuel Tank ...Power Steering Pump Only ...Complete System ...Tire Pressures, Sizes...Wheel Nut Torque ...See refrigerant charge label under... Information label on driver's door. 100 pound-feet (140 Nom) this manual. I f the air conditioning system in ...252 NOTE: All capacitiesare approximate. When adding, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. Service & Appearance Care Capacities & Specifications (CONT.:) Refrigerant, Air Conditioning...Not all...
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...your vehiclein good condition. them in this section. Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspectionsexplains important inspections that your Pontiac dealer's service department or another qualified service center do these services can easily do the work done. Whenever any doubt, job. You will find a listof publications and...this part is a In you will probably want to get needed to qualify your vehiclefor warranty repairs. Some of this manual. Do your own maintenance work yourself or have it is divided five sections: into Section A: Scheduled MaintenanceServices shows what ...
...your vehiclein good condition. them in this section. Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspectionsexplains important inspections that your Pontiac dealer's service department or another qualified service center do these services can easily do the work done. Whenever any doubt, job. You will find a listof publications and...this part is a In you will probably want to get needed to qualify your vehiclefor warranty repairs. Some of this manual. Do your own maintenance work yourself or have it is divided five sections: into Section A: Scheduled MaintenanceServices shows what ...
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...theIndex under llres, Inspection & Rotation. Check the tires for damaged wheels also. * An Emission Control Service. i The US.Environmental Protection Agency determined that the failure to pe@orm this manual. If you or anyone else drives the vehicle. Check for uneven wear or damage.... SERVICE 1 Engine Oil and FilterChange-Always use SG Energy Conserving1 oils of Scheduled Maintenance Services Below are explanationsof the services listedin Schedule I and Schedule II...
...theIndex under llres, Inspection & Rotation. Check the tires for damaged wheels also. * An Emission Control Service. i The US.Environmental Protection Agency determined that the failure to pe@orm this manual. If you or anyone else drives the vehicle. Check for uneven wear or damage.... SERVICE 1 Engine Oil and FilterChange-Always use SG Energy Conserving1 oils of Scheduled Maintenance Services Below are explanationsof the services listedin Schedule I and Schedule II...
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Follow the steps below. only in Section D. On manual transaxle vehicles, put the lever in each gear. CAUTION a could move suddenly. Before you start the engine. If the starter works when the clutch pushed ... to off the engine immediately if it Starts. 3 On automatic transaxle vehicles, try to start the engine in N (Neutral), pushthe clutch down , your vehicle needs service. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see the I When you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. I d a under Parking Brake if necessary) and the regular brake...
Follow the steps below. only in Section D. On manual transaxle vehicles, put the lever in each gear. CAUTION a could move suddenly. Before you start the engine. If the starter works when the clutch pushed ... to off the engine immediately if it Starts. 3 On automatic transaxle vehicles, try to start the engine in N (Neutral), pushthe clutch down , your vehicle needs service. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see the I When you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. I d a under Parking Brake if necessary) and the regular brake...
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... room around the vehicle.It snould be Foll - -teps below. If of the shift lever moves out of P (Park), your vehicle's BTSI needs service. .Before you start the engine. On vehicles with the key button depressed. I E73 the NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if ... should turn the key to Lock without pressing the button. Firmly apply the parking brake (see Index under Parking Brake if necessary). With a manual transaxle, thekey should come out only in any shift lever position. be parKea on a Steering Column Lock While parked and with normal effort. If...
... room around the vehicle.It snould be Foll - -teps below. If of the shift lever moves out of P (Park), your vehicle's BTSI needs service. .Before you start the engine. On vehicles with the key button depressed. I E73 the NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if ... should turn the key to Lock without pressing the button. Firmly apply the parking brake (see Index under Parking Brake if necessary). With a manual transaxle, thekey should come out only in any shift lever position. be parKea on a Steering Column Lock While parked and with normal effort. If...
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..., etc. Inspect the complete system. Also inspect drum brake linings for damage, tears or leakage. The parking brake is self-adjusting and manual no adjustment is required, You may need to have your brakes inspected more oftenif your anti-lock brake system warning light stays comes on ...driving habits or conditions result in thefloor pan or could cause heat build-up in frequent braking. See theIndex under EnRine Exhaust. INSPECTION OR SERVICE WHAT SHOULD BE DONE I Inspect the throttle linkage for interference binding, and for damaged, loose missing parts, or signs of wear, or...
..., etc. Inspect the complete system. Also inspect drum brake linings for damage, tears or leakage. The parking brake is self-adjusting and manual no adjustment is required, You may need to have your brakes inspected more oftenif your anti-lock brake system warning light stays comes on ...driving habits or conditions result in thefloor pan or could cause heat build-up in frequent braking. See theIndex under EnRine Exhaust. INSPECTION OR SERVICE WHAT SHOULD BE DONE I Inspect the throttle linkage for interference binding, and for damaged, loose missing parts, or signs of wear, or...
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... or 1052277). The "SG" designation may be obtained from your GM dealer. DEXRON@-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM No. 12345881). Manual Transaxle Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders ... If you can use is SAE 1OW-30. USAGE Engine Oil GM Goodwrench Motor Oil equivalent forAPI... Service SG Energy ConservingI oils of water (preferablydistilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze (GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) ...
... or 1052277). The "SG" designation may be obtained from your GM dealer. DEXRON@-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM No. 12345881). Manual Transaxle Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders ... If you can use is SAE 1OW-30. USAGE Engine Oil GM Goodwrench Motor Oil equivalent forAPI... Service SG Energy ConservingI oils of water (preferablydistilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze (GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) ...
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... cause injury toyou or others and damage to a current model year car or truck. When you .There is no charge for indexes forthe 1990-1993 model years. The number to call toll-free andwe'll be happy to operate properly. Cut out the order form, fill it out, and ... Indexes are not meant for the "do-ityourselferI' Technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how todo a job quickly and safely. Pontiac Division service manuals are interested in the later year's index. This means you may want an additional order form for an index,just call is not over yet...
... cause injury toyou or others and damage to a current model year car or truck. When you .There is no charge for indexes forthe 1990-1993 model years. The number to call toll-free andwe'll be happy to operate properly. Cut out the order form, fill it out, and ... Indexes are not meant for the "do-ityourselferI' Technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how todo a job quickly and safely. Pontiac Division service manuals are interested in the later year's index. This means you may want an additional order form for an index,just call is not over yet...
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... i n PublicationsOrder in this section. A cumulative index is published quarterlyduring the current model Model Price year. or CURRENT PUBLICATIONSFOR 1993 PONTIAC GRAND AM PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis, repair and overhaul information Product Service Publications (PSP's), are written directly for and Owners intended to Helm, lncorporated (address listed below). To request an order form, please...
... i n PublicationsOrder in this section. A cumulative index is published quarterlyduring the current model Model Price year. or CURRENT PUBLICATIONSFOR 1993 PONTIAC GRAND AM PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis, repair and overhaul information Product Service Publications (PSP's), are written directly for and Owners intended to Helm, lncorporated (address listed below). To request an order form, please...