check engine PONTIAC GRAND-AM 1993 Owner's Guide

Maintenance Schedule
Section 6: Owner Checks & Services [corn.]
At Least Once a %ar
CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D.
Body Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those \
for the
hood, trunk, glove box door, console door, and any folding seat hardware. S\
ection
D tells you
I
t
what to use.
CAUTION I
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others
a could be injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see the Ida under Parking Brake if necessary) and the
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it
Starts.
3. On automatic transaxle vehicles, try to start the engine in ea\
ch gear. The starter should work
only
in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs
service.
On manual transaxle vehicles, put the
shift lever in N (Neutral), push the clutch down halfway
and try to start the engine. The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all
the way
to the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn't pushed all the way down, your
vehicle needs service. regular brake.
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Interlock-BTSI (Automatic Transaxle)
Steering Column Lock When you
are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly.
If it does, you or others
could be injured. Foll
- -teps below.
. Before you start, be sure yo^ --we enough room around the vehicle. It snould be parKea on a
level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see the Index under Parking Brake if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle be\
gins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the Run position, but don’t start the engine. Without
applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of
P (Park) with normal effort. If
the shift lever moves out of P (Park), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.
While parked and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to Lock in each shift lever I
position.
With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn to Lock when the shift lever is in any shift
lever position.
With a manual transaxle, the key should turn to Lock when the shift lever is in any shift lever
On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key to
Lock without pressing the button.
The key should turn to
Lock only with the key button depressed. On all vehicles, the key should
come out
only in Lock.
position.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section 6: Owner Checks & Services [cant.]
I At Least Once a bar (conr~.)
CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
rarmg Brae
and
Automatic Transaxle
P (Park) Mechanism
Check
I
Underbody Flushing
m.. 274
When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be
- b injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle
in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to
move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running and the transaxle in N (Neutral), slowly
remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the
parking brake only.
To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to P (Park). Then release all brakes.
At least every spring, use plain water to flush
any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud
and other debris can collect.
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1993 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
The following publications covering the operation and servicing of pur vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publications Order
in this book and mailing it with your check, money order or credit card information to Helm, lncorporated (address listed below).
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1993 PONTIAC GRAND AM
PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS
Product Service Publications (PSP’s), are bulletins, letters \
and articles
published for trained dealer service personnel. See Service Publica-
tions listed previously in this section.
A cumulative index is published quarterly during the current model
year. The indexes list all PSP’s published by Pontiac in the model year.
PSP Index
Year Form Number Price
1993 PSPI-93-P. ............................. Free
1992
PSPI-92-P . ............................. Free
1991 PSPI-91-P
.............................. Free
1990 PSPI-90-P..
............................ Free
NOTE: Form Numbers for individual Product Service Publications may
be found in the PSP Index. Prices are $4.00 for the first PSP and $2.00
for each additional
PSP on the same order.
PSP Bound Bulletin Book (Complete Year Bulletins)
Year Description Form Number Price
1991 All PSP’S .................... S-91-PSP-4 15.00
1990 All PSP’S .................... S-90-PSP-4 15.00
For subscription information call Helm, Incorporated.
SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis, repair and overhaul information
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steer-
ing, body, etc.
Model Form Number Price
1993 Pontiac Grand Am
............. S-9310-N $43.00
’Please specify special body or engine types on order form. Write
information in the Form Number column. For example:
Turbo,
Convertible.
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to pro-
vide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner’s
Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
1993 Pontiac Grand Am Owner’s Manual
In Portfolio:
lncludes htfolio, Owner‘s Manualand Warranty Booklet.
Without Portfolio: lncludes Owner’s Manual.
1993 Pontiac Grand Am Without Portfolio .lo202167
1993 Pontiac Grand
Am In-Portfolio
..... .lo222124 $15.00
$11.00
CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS
Service Publications are available for current and past model Pontiac
vehicles.
To request an order form, please specify year and model
name of vehicle.
Credit Card Orders ONLY 1-800-782-4356
For information and inquiries call: (313) 883-1430
Address
all inquiries to:
HELM, INCORPORATED
PO. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
L
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Adding Brake Fluid
............ .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. 257
Air Conditioner
................ 103
Alcohol. Driving Under the
Influence of
.................. 127
Alcohol in Gasoline
............. 201
Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning
.................... 244
Removing
................... 188
Antenna
....................... 119
Fixed Mast
................... 119
Antifreeze
............ .221. 251. 253
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
.... 131
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 97
Appearance Care
............... 239 Ashtray and Lighter
.............. 85
Audio Systems ................. 107
AM/FM Stereo Radio
.......... 108
AM/FM Stereo Radio with
Cassette Player
............. 109
AM/FM Stereo Radio with
Compact Disc Player
......... 113
Care
of Audio Systems ......... 118
Delco LOC
II@ ............... 116
Radio Reception. For the Best
.... 117
Setting the Clock
.............. 107
Automatic Door Locks
........... 46
Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt
(see
Safety Belts)
Automatic Transaxle
Adding Fluid
........ .218, 251. 253
Checking Fluid
............... 216
Shifting
...................... 57
Starting Your Engine
........... 52
BBB Hot Line
................ 282
Battery
.................. .171. 227
Jump Starting
................ 171
Battery Rundown Protection
...... 78
Warning
.................... 173
Voltmeter
.................... 96
Blizzard. If You’re Caught In a ..... 157
Block Heater. Engine
........ .56. 213
Blowout. Tire
.................. 185
Brakes
................. .96. 97. 131
Adjustment
.................. 135
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
. . 131
Brake Pedal Travel
............ 134
Fluid
.................. .225. 253
Master Cylinder
.............. 225
Parking
...................... 63
Rear Drums
................. 134
Replacement
................. 226
Warning Light
............ .96. 97
Wear Indicators
............... 133
Brake System Warning Light
...... 96
Standard Brakes ............... 96
Brake/Transaxle Shift Interlock ..... 65
Brakes. Anti-Lock Warning Light
................ 97
Braking
....................... 130
Braking Emergencies
............ 135
Braking Technique
.............. 130
“Break-In:’
New Vehicle
Normal Driving
............... 50
When Towing a Trailer ......... 161
Anti-Lock Brake System
........ 97
293
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Buckling Up (see Safety Belts)
Bulb Replacement
Fog Lights
.................. 229
Headlight
.............. .228. 254
Taillight
........... .229. 254
Capacities
& Specifications ...... 251
Carbon Monoxide in Exhaust
.. .66. 67
Cassette Tape Player
Center Passenger Position
......... 28
Chains. Safety
................. 164
Chains. Tire
.............. .193. 238
Changing a Flat Tire
............ 186
Charging System Warning Light
.... 95
“Check Gauges’’ Light ........... 99
Check Oil Light ............... 94
Checking
Brake Fluid
.................. 225
Engine Coolant
............... 222
Engine Oil Level
............. 209
Hydraulic Clutch
............. 220
Power Steering Fluid
.......... 224
Safety Belt Systems
............ 40
Transaxle Fluid
Automatic
................. 216
(see Audio Systems)
Dm. 294
Manual ................... 218
Checking Things Under the Hood
.............. 204
Checks
& Services. Owner ....... 271
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......... 246
Child Restraints
................. 30
Children and Safety Belts
..... .29. 38
Cigarette Lighter
................ 85
Circuit Breakers & Fuses ......... 248
City Driving
................... 147
Cleaner, Air
.............. .214. 257
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............ 244
Antenna
..................... 119
Cassette Player and Tapes
....... 118
Compact Discs
............... 119
Fabric
...................... 240
Finish Damage
............... 246
Foreign Material
.............. 245
Glass
...................... 243
Inside of Your Pontiac
......... 240
Leather and Vinyl
............. 242
Outside of Your Pontiac
........ 243
Safety Belts
.................. 242
Sheet Metal Damage
.......... 245
Special Problems
............. 241
Top
of the Instrument Panel ..... 242 Underbody Maintenance
....... 246
Using Solvent Type Cleaner
..... 241
Warnings
...... .239. 240. 242. 244
Weatherstrips
................ 245
White Sidewall Tires .......... 244
Windshield and Wiper Blades
... 243
Climate Control System
.......... 102
Clock. Setting
the ............... 107
Clutch. Hydraulic Adding Fluid
........... .220. 253
Checking Fluid
............... 220
Coin Holder
.................... 84
Comfort Controls
............... 101
Air Conditioning System
....... 103
Climate Control System
........ 102
Defrosting
................... 102
Heater
...................... 102
Ventilation
............ .102. 104
Compact Disc Player
(see
Audio Systems)
Compact Spare Tire ........ .192. 304
Control of a Vehicle
............. 129
Controlled-Cycle Windshield Wipers
. . 80
Convex Outside Mirror ........... 81
Coolant
....................... 221
Checking
& Adding .. .222. 251. 253
Low Coolant Warning Light
...... 93
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Proper Mixture to Use ......... 221
Safety Warnings. About
........ .179. 181. 182. 183
Temperature Gage
............. 93
Temperature Warning Light ...... 92
Thermostat
.................. 223
Corrosion Protection
............ 246
Cruise Control
.................. 70
Cup Holders
................... 83
Curves. Driving
on .............. 136
Customer Assistance Information
. . 279
Daytime Running Lights
......... 75
Defects. Safety. Reporting Dead Battery: What to Do
........ 171
Defensive Driving
.............. 126
(see
Safety Defects)
Defogger. Rear Window .......... 105
Defogging Your Windows
.... .103. 105
Door Locks
.................... 45
Door. Remote Fuel Filler
......... 203
Downshifting
.............. .62. 152
Driver Position
.................. 18
Driving
....................... 121
AtNight
.............. ... 142 City
........................ 147
Controlling a Skid
............. 141
Defensively
.................. 126
Drunken
.................... 127
Freeway
.................... 148
Highway Hypnosis
............ 151
Hill and Mountain
............ 152
In a Foreign Country
.......... 202
In Fog, Mist and Haze ......... 146
In the Rain
.................. 144
Long Distance ................ 150
Loss of Control
............... 140
On Curves ................... 136
Passing
..................... 138
Skidding
.................... 141
Through Deep Standing Water
.... 55
Winter Driving
............... 156
With a Trailer
................ 164
Driving on
Snow or Ice .......... 156
Drunken Driving
............... 127
Easy-Entry Seat
................ 11
Electrical Equipment, Adding
............. .55, 107, 248
Emergencies, Braking
........... 135 Emergencies
on the
Road ......... 169
Emergencies. Steering in
......... 137
Emergency Starting
.............. 171
Emergency Towing
.............. 175
Engine Block Heater
......... .56, 213
Engine Coolant (see
CooZant)
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Engine Identification
........ .52. 247
Engine Oil
.................... 209
Additives
.................... 213
Checking
& Adding ........... 209
Disposing of Used Oil
.......... 214
Energy Conserving
............ 212
Filter
.................. .213. 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
Manual Transaxle
.............. 53
2.3L Quad 4 Engine
............ 53
3300
V6 Engine ............... 54
295
Light (see Coolant)
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Headlights ..................... 74
High-Low Beam Changer
....... -76
Instrument Panel
Intensity Control
............. 76
“On” Reminder
............... 75
Replacement Bulb
............ 228
Wiring
..................... 250
Heater (see
Comfort Controls)
Heater, Engine Block ........ .56. 213
High Beams
............... .76. 143
Highway Hypnosis
.............. 151
Hill and Mountain Roads
......... 152
Hood Release
.................. 205
Safety Warning
............... 206
Warning, Overheated
Engine
.................... 92
Horn
......................... 67
Hot Engine. Safety Warnings . .179. 206
How the Anti-Lock Brake
System Works
................ 132
Hydraulic Clutch
.......... .220. 253
Hydroplaning
.................. 145
Hills. Parking on
.......... .154. 165
Identification Number. Vehicle
.... 247
Idling Your Engine
.......... .64. 67
Ignition
Key
......................... 44
Key Release Button
............. 51
Positions
..................... 51
Illuminated Entry/Exit System
...... 46
Indicator Lights
Infant Restraint
Inflation. Tires
....... .232. 252. 304
Inside Rearview Mirror
........... 81
Inspections. Owner
.............. 271
Instrument Panel
................ 86
Instrument Panel Warning Lights .... 91
(see Warning Lights)
(see Child Restraints)
.................... J ack. Tire 187
Jump Starting
.................. 171
Key Release Button
.............. 51
Keys
.......................... 44 Lane
Change Indicator
........... 69
Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt .......... 18
Front
........................ 18
Rear ........................ 23
Use by Children
........... .27, 36
Latches. Seatback ................ 11
Lighter ........................ 85
Lights
Charging System
.............. 95
Check Gauges ................ 99
Daytime Running Lights ......... 75
Fog Lights .............. .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. 254
Replacement Bulbs
............ 254
Shift
........................ 62
Taillights
............... .229. 254
Trunk ....................... 78
Turn Signal ............. .69. 254
Warning Lights
........... .91. 170
Lights on Reminder .............. 75
Loading Your Vehicle ............ 230
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Locks ......................... 45
Automatic Door Lock
......... -46
Rear Door Security Locks
....... 47
Low Battery
................... 171
Low Oil Pressure Warning
..... .93, 94
Lubricants
& Fluids ......... .253, 276
Lumbar Support
.................. 9
Long Distance Driving
........... 150
Maintenace Record
............ 278
Maintenance Schedule
.......... 259
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
....... 98
Manual Front Seat ................ 8
Manual Lumbar Support ........... 9
Manual 4-Way Adjustable Seat ...... 9
Manual Transaxle
Adding Fluid
....... .220. 251. 253
Checking Fluid
................ 218
Parking
...................... 66
Shifting ..................... 60
Starting Your Engine ........... 52
Upshift Indicator Light
..... .62, 98
Master Cylinder, Brake .......... 225
Methanol in Gasoline
........... 201
Maintenance Services. Scheduled
... 262
Mileage Indicator
Mirrors (see
Odometer & Speedometer)
Inside
Manual Day/Night ........ 81
Manual Remote Control ........ 82
Convex Outside
............... 81
Power Remote Control ......... 82
Mountain Driving
.............. 152
New Car “Break-In”
Requirements
............ .50. 161
Night Driving
................. 142
Night Vision
.................. 142
octane Requirements
(see
Fuel Requirements)
Odometer & Speedometer ......... 90
Off-Road Recovery
............. 13 8
Oil. Engine ................... 209
Pressure Gage
................ 95
Quality
..................... 210
Thickness
................... 211
Used Oil
.................... 214
When to Change
.............. 213 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 Hills
............... .154, 165
Over Things That Burn
......... 66
With the Engine Running
... .64. 67
Parking Brake
.................. 63
Park. Shifting Into
........... .57. 64
Passenger Belts (see
Safety Belts)
Passenger Side Cup HolderKtorage
Area
........................ 84
Passing
....................... 138
Polishing and Waxing
Power Door Locks
.............. 46
Power Mirrors
.................. 82
Power Seat Controls
.............. 9
Power Steering Fluid
............. .224. 252. 253
(see
Appearance
Care)
298
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Power Window Lock-Out Switch ... 69
Power Windows
............ .68. 250
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts During
...................... 22
Problems On the Road
........... 169
Publications (see
Service Publications)
Radiator Overheating
(see
Overheated Engine)
Radio (see Audio Systems)
Reading Lights ............. .77. 255
Rear Door Security
Locks ......... 47
Rear Seat. Split Fold-Down
........ 12
Rearview Mirrors ................ 81
Rear Window Defogger
.......... 105
Reclining Seatbacks
.............. 10
Remote 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
.................. 11
Restraints. Child
............ .30. 38
Road Signs
.................... 122
Color
...................... 122
Shape
...................... 123
Symbols
.................... 124
Traffic Lights
................ 124
Traffic Officers
............... 125
Your Own Signs
.............. 125
Roads. Hill and Mountain ........ 152
Roadside Assistance
Program
.................... 285
Rocking Your Vehicle ............ 194
Rotation, Tire
.................. 233
S afety Belts .................... 12
Adults ....................... 17
Center Rear Lap Belt
........... 28
Checking
.................... 30
Children
................. .29, 38
Child Restraints ............... 30
Child Restraints-How to Install
..................... 30
Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt
..... 18
Child Restraints.
Where to Put .... 30
Cleaning
.................... 242
Driver Position
................ 18
Extender
..................... 40
How to Wear .................. 17
Passenger Belts
................ 22
Pregnancy, Use During
.......... 22
Questions
& Answers . .16, 20, 39, 41
Rear Safety Belts
.............. 23
Replacement
.................. 40
Right Front. Adult Passenger
..... 22
Smaller Children and Babies
..... 29
Top Strap
.................... 31
Torn
........................ 41
Twisted
...................... 21
Vehicles First Sold in Canada
..... 18
Warning Light
................. 17
Why
You Should Wear
Safety Belts
................. 14
Safety Defects. Reporting
......... 284
Scheduled Maintenance Services
... 262
Seat Adjustment
.................. 9
Seat Belts (see
Safety' Belts)
Seat Controls .................... 8
Easy-Entry ................... 11
Head Restraint
................ 11
299 ...
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