PONTIAC GRAND-AM 1993 Manual Online

Features & Controls
Gontrolled-Cycle Windshield Wipers
(OPTION)
If your vehicle has controlled-cycle
wipers, you can set the wiper speed as
slow as
25 seconds between wiper
cycles, or faster. The controlled-cycle
delay is very useful in light rain or
snow.
Move the stalk to
DELAY, then rotate
the inner band and choose the delay
you
want. Rotate the inner band up for
shorter delay times between wiper
cycles. Rotate the band down for a
longer delay time between wiper cycles.
With controlled-cycle wipers you can
also use
MIST for a single wiper cycle.
Windshield Washer
Standard Wipers:
To wash your windshield, pull the stalk
labeled
a toward you until the
washers begin. When you release the
stalk, the washers will stop, but the
wipers will keep going
in LO until you
move the stalk to OFF.
Controlled-Cycle Wipers:
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If you have controlled-cycle wipers,
after each wash cycle ends the wipers
will resume the delay speed you were
using before. If you had no speed
selected, the wipers will stop.
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I , * Driving without washer fluid
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mud splash can block your
vision. You could hit another
vehicle or go off the mad. Cheek
your washer fluid level often.
9 In freezing weather, don’t lase
pur washer until the windshield
is warmed. otherwise the
washer fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your
vision.
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could damage the tank if it is
completely full
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in
your windshield washer. It can
damage your washer system and
paint
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Inside Manual DayINight
Rearview Mirror
To reduce glare from lights behind you,
pull the lever toward you
to the night
position.
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Convex Outside Mirror
Your right side mirror is convex.
A convex mirror’s surface is curved so
you can see more from the driver’s seat.
If you aren’t used to a convex
4 mirror, you can hit another
vehicle. A convex mirror can make
things (like other
vehicles) look
farther away
than they really are. If
you cut too sharply into the right
lane, you could hit a vehicle on
your right. Check your inside
mirror or glance
over your .
shoulder before changing lanes.
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Manual Remote Control Mirrors
The outside rearview mirrors should be
adjusted
so you can just see the side of
your vehicle
when you are sitting in a
comfortable driving position.
Adjust the driver side outside mirror
with the control lever on the driver’s
door.
To adjust your passenger side mirror, sit
in the driver’s seat and have a passenger
adjust the mirror for you.
Power Remote Control Mirrors
(OPTION)
A selector knob on the center console
controls both outside rearview mirrors. Select the mirror you want to adjust by
rotating the knob to the left or right.
Adjust each mirror
so that you can just
see the side of your vehicle when you
are sitting in a comfortable driving
position.
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Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down
the visors. You can also swing them to
the side.
Your vehicle may also have a plastic
extension which pulls out of the main
visor to increase protection from glare.
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Visor Vanity Mirror
Open the visor cover to expose the
vanity
mirror.
Qrmrest Storage Compartment
kll up on the front edge of the armrest
o open the armrest storage area for
:assette tapes, gloves, etc.
Cup Holders
The front doors, and the rear side panels
on 2-door models, provide space for
holding a cup or
soft drink.
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Passenger Side Cup Holder/ Storage Area
To access the cup holder and storage
area, slide your finger in the groove and
press
in on the button located in the
upper left corner of the instrument panel
on the passenger side. Then pull the cup
holder forward and down.
To close the
cup holder/storage area, push the cup
holder up and to the left until
it latches.
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Garment Hook
Push down on the tab marked i to
fold down the garment hook.
Coin Holder
Place your coins in the appropriate slots.
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Ashtray and Lighter
Lift the cover to reveal the ashtray.
To clean the ashtray, lift it out by pulling
up on the snuffer.
You can also use this tray as a cup
holder.
Don’t put papers and other things
that burn into your ashtrays.
If you
do, cigarettes or other smoking
materials could set them on fire,
causing damage.
To use the lighter, just push it in all the
way and let go. When it’s ready, it will
pop back by itself.
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in
with your hand while it is heating.
If you do, it won’t be able to back
away from the heating element
when it’s ready. That can make it
overheat, damaging the lighter and
the heating element.
Sunglasses Stonge
Place your sunglasses in the open area
located above you
in the overhead
console.
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The lnstrument Panel-
bur Information System
Your instrument panel is designed to let
you know at a glance how your vehicle
is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and
many other things you’ll need to drive
safely and economically.
The main components
of your
instrument panel are:
1. Fog Light Switch
2. Instrument Panel Intensity
3. Side Vent
4. Turn SignaUHeadlight Beam Lever Control/Interior Lights Switch
5. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
6. Instrument
Cluster
7. Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk
8. Center Vent
9. Audio System
1 0. Side Vent
1 1. Side Window Defogger Vent
12. Glove Box
1 3. Climate Control System
14. Ashtray/Lighter
15. Gear Shift Lever
16. Rear Window Defogger (Option)
17. Ignition Switch
18. Horn
1 9. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever (Option)
20. Parking Brake Release Lever
21. Hood Release Handle
22. Fuse Panel
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Instrument Panel Clusters
Your Pontiac is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters, which
includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following
pages. Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument panel cluster\
for
your vehicle.
Standard Cluster
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Optional Cluster
PN2072
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