light PONTIAC GRAND-AM 1993 Manual PDF

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Engine Oil Additives
Don't add anything to your oil. Your
Pontiac dealer is ready to advise
if you
think something should be added.
When to Change Engine Oil
See if any one of these is true for you:
Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km).
It's below freezing outside and most
trips are less than
10 miles (16 km).
The engine is at low speed most of the
time
(as in door-to-door delivery, or in
stop-and-go traffic).
You tow a trailer often.
Most trips are through dusty places.
If any one of these is true for your
vehicle, then you need to change your
oil and fdter every 3,000 miles
(5 0oO km) or 3 months-whichever
comes first. (See the
Index under Check
Oil Light.)
If none of them is true, change the oil
every
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12
months-whichever comes first. Change
the filter at the first oil change and at
every other
oil change after that.
Engine Block Heater
An engine block heater can be a big
help if you have to park outside
in very
cold weather,
0" F (-18°C) or colder. If
your vehicle has this option, see the
Index under Engine Block Heater.
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Engine Coolant
The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it
is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating, see the
Index under
Engine Overheating.
The proper coolant for your Pontiac
will:
Give freezing protection down to
Give boiling protection up to 262°F
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine
-34°F (-37°C).
(128°C).
temperature.
Let the warning
should. lights work as they
What to Use:
Use
a mixture of one-half clean water
(preferably distilled) and one-half
antifreeze that meets
“GM Specification
1825-M,” which won’t damage
aluminum parts. You can
also use a
recycled coolant conforming to GM
Specification 1825-M with a complete
coolant flush and refill. If you use this
mixture, you don’t need to add anything
else.
CAUTION I
A Adding only plain water ta
L pur cooling system can be
dangerous. Plain water, or some
other liquid like alcohol, can boil
bebe the proper coolant mix will.
system is set for the proper coolant
mix. With plain water or the
wrong mix, your engine could get
too hot but you wouldn’t get the
overheat warning, Your engine
could catch fire and you or others
could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix
of clean water and a proper
antifreeze.
Your v&hicle’s coolant warning
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Service fS Appearance Care
Brake Master Cylinder (CONI)
I If you have too much brake
fluid, it can spill
on the
engine. The fluid will burn
if the
engine
is hot enough. You or
others could be burned, and your
vehicle could
be damaged. Add
brake fluid only when work is
done on the brake hydraulic
system.
When your brake fluid falls to a low
level, your brake warning light will
come on. See the
Index under Brake
System Warning Light.
What to Add:
When you do need brake fluid, use only
DOT-3 brake fluid-such as Delco
Supreme
ll@ (GM Part No. 1052535).
Use new brake fluid from a sealed
container only.
I DOT-5 silicone brake fluid can
;'Don't let someone put in the
:> 1 I :, !wrong i kind of fluid. For
example, just a few drops of
I , mineral-based oil, such as engine
-.?,'oil, in your brake system can
damage brake system parts
so
damage your vehicle. Don't use it.
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Brake fluid can damage paint, so
be careful not to spill brake fluid
on your vehicle.
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Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle
is complex. Its many parts have to be of
top quality and work well together
if the
vehicle is to have really good braking.
Vehicles we design and test have top-
quality
GM brake parts in them, as your
Pontiac does when
it is new. When you
replace parts of your bralung system-
for example, when your brake linings
wear down and you have to have new
ones put in-be sure you get new
genuine
GM replacement parts. If you
don't, your brakes may no longer work
properly. For example,
if someone puts
in brake linings that are wrong for your
vehicle, the balance between your front
and rear brakes can change, for the
worse. The braking performance you've
come to expect can change
in many
other ways
if someone puts in the wrong
replacement brake parts.
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Service & Appearance Care
Headlight Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulb, see the Index under
Replacement Bulbs.
1. On the driver’s side only, unscrew the
butterfly fastener. Then lift the plate.
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Both Sides:
2. Twist the bulb assembly counter-
clockwise
)/6 turn and pull out the
bulb assembly.
3. Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness.
4. Reverse steps 1-3 to replace the bulb ,
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raillight Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulb, see the Index under
Replacement Bulbs.
1. Pull back the trunk trim.
2. Carefully push one end of the plastic
taillight brace in while pulling the
brace toward the front of the vehicle.
3. Gently wiggle the bulb out of the
4. Replace the bulb.
5. Reverse the steps to reassemble the
socket.
taillight.
Fog Light Bulb Replacement
Don’t change your fog light bulbs unless
you have the proper aiming equipment.
See your Pontiac dealer if you have any
further questions.
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Service & Appearance Care
Tire Chains
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Wheel Replacement (CONT.)
The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer
calibration, headlight aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance,
and tire or tire chain clearance to
the body and chassis.
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Used Replacement Wheels
Putting a used wheel on your
L vehicle is dangerous. You
I cs know how it’s been used or
how many miles it’s been driven. It
-mid fail suddenly and cause an
accident. If you have
to replace a
\wheel, use a
new GM original If your Pontiac has P195/70R14,
P195/65R15
or P205/55R16 size
tires, don’t use tire chains; they can
damage your vehicle.
If you have other tires, use tire
chains only when you must. Use
only
SAE Class “S” type chains
that are
the proper size for your
tires. Install them
on the front tires
and tighten them as tightly as
possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowlv and follow
r’
the chain manufacturer’s
instructions. If you can
h
chains contacting your v
stop and retighten them. If the
contact continues, slow down until
it stops. Driving too fast with
chains on will damage your vehicle.
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Service & Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your
Pontiac
Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of
dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl with a
clean, damp cloth.
Your Pontiac dealer has two GM
cleaners-a solvent-type spot lifter and a
foam-type powdered cleaner. They will
clean normal spots and stains very well.
Here are some cleaning tips:
Always read the instructions on the
cleaner label.
Clean up stains as soon as you can-
before they set.
Use a clean cloth or sponge, and
change to a clean area often. A soft
brush may be used if stains are
stubborn.
Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-
ventilated area only. If you use them,
don’t saturate the stained area.
clean the entire area immediately or it
will set.
If a ring forms after spot cleaning,
Using Barn-Type Cleaner on
Fabric
Vacuum and brush the area to remove
Always clean a whole trim panel or
any
loose dirt.
section. Mask surrounding trim along
stitch or welt lines.
Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
following the directions on the
container label.
Use suds only and apply with a clean
sponge.
Don’t saturate the material.
Don’t rub it roughly.
As soon as you’ve cleaned the section,
use a sponge to remove the suds.
Rinse the section with a clean, wet
sponge.
Wipe off what’s left with a slightly
damp paper towel or cloth.
Then dry it immediately with an air
hose, a hair dryer or a heat lamp.
I NOTICE
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Be
careful with a hair dryer or heat
lamp. You could scorch
the fabric.
Wipe with a clean cloth.
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Using Solvent-7jvpe Cleaner on
Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type
cleaner at all. Some
spots and stains will
clean off better with just water and mild
soap.
If you need to use it, then:
Gently scrape excess soil from the
trim material with a clean, dull knife
or scraper. Use very little cleaner,
light pressure and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning
should start at the outside of the stain,
“feathering” toward the center. Keep
changing to a clean section of the
cloth.
When you clean a stain from fabric,
immediately dry the area with an air
hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp to help
prevent a cleaning ring. (See previous
NOTICE.)
Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil,
butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee
with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic
creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar
and asphalt.
Carefully scrape off excess stain.
Then follow the solvent-type
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and
instructions
earlier in this section.
asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle
seat fabric. They should be removed
as soon as possible. Be careful,
because the cleaner will dissolve them
and may cause them to bleed.
Non-Greasy Stains: Like catsup, coffee
(black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk,
soft
drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
sponge the soiled area with cool water.
If a stain remains, follow the foam-
type instructions earlier in this
section.
If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit
or urine, treat the area with a water/
baking soda solution:
1 teaspoon
(5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup
(250 ml) of lukewarm water.
solvent-type cleaner.
Finally, if needed, clean lightly with
Combination Stains: Like candy, ice
cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and
unknown stains.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
clean with cool water
and allow to
dry-
If a stain remains, clean it with
solvent-type cleaner.
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Fuse Rating Circuitry
Fuse Usage
HORN
ALARM
HTR-A/C
RDO IGN
TURN
DR LK
TAIL LPS
WDO
WIPER ERLS
FTP
ACC
IGN ECM
HDLP
15
15
25
10
20
20
20
30
25
15
20
30
20
20
Back Up Lights, Electronic PRNDL (automatic transaxle)
Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors
Turn/Hazard/Stop Lights, Anti-Lock Brakes
(ABS), Brake-
Transaxle Shift Interlock
(BTSI)
Power Door Locks, Power Mirrors, Cigar Lighter
BLANK
Instrument Panel Lights
Rear Window Defogger Relay, Chime, Gages,
ABS , BTSI,
Daytime
Running Lights (Dm) (Canada)
Horn
Chime, Interior Lights, Passive Restraints, Radio/Clock Memory
Heater, Air Conditioning, ABS, DRL (Canada), Engine Block
Heater
Radio, Cruise Control, Variable
Effort Steering
Turn Signals
Power Door Locks
Exterior Lights, Fog Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, DRL
(Canada)
Power Windows (Circuit Breaker)
Windshield WipedWasher
Engine Controls, Starter and Charging System
BLANK
Flash-to-Pass
(US.)
Power Seats, Rear Window Defogger (Circuit Breaker)
BLANK
Engine Control Module, Ignition System
BLANK
Headlights, DRL (Canada) (Circuit Breaker)
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Headlight Wiring
The headlight wiring is protected by a
circuit breaker in the fuse block. An
electrical overload will cause the lights
to go on and off or, in some cases, to
remain
off. If this happens, have your
headlight system checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected
by a circuit breaker and a fuse.
If the
motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc.,
the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
If the overload is caused by some
electrical problem, have it fixed.
Power Windows and Other
Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect
the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and
closes, protecting the circuit until the
problem is
fixed.
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