PONTIAC GRAND-AM 1994 Owners Manual

Service & Appearance Care
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Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials
See Your General Motors Dealers for These Products.
See Your Maintenance Schedule for Other Products.
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ENGINE / CODE 1994 MODEL YEAR PLANT
’ ASSEMBLY
I Vehicle Identification
Number
(VIN)
I’ Add-on Electrical
Equipment
NOTICE:
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’his is the legal identifier for your
’ontiac. It appears on a plate in
the front
orner of the instrument panel,
on the
.river’s side. You can see it if you look
hrough the windshield from outside your ehicle. The VIN also appears on the
rehicle Certification and Service Parts
ibels and the certificates of title and
:gistration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the
:ngine code. This code will help you
dentify your engine, specifications, and
eplacement parts.
Service Parts
Identijiication Label
You’ll find this label on your spare tire
cover. It’s very helpful
if you ever need to
order parts. On this label is:
0 your VIN,
0 the model designation,
0 paint information, and
a list of all production options and
special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed
from the vehicle.
Don’t add anything electrical to
your Pontiac unless you check with
your dealer first. Some electrical
equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be
covered by your warranty. Some
add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from
working as they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system.
Before attempting to add anything
electrical to your Pontiac, see “Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac” in the
Index.
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3e sure you replace a bad fuse with a new
me of the correct size.
Fuses & Circuit
Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses and circuit breakers.
The main fuse panel is located on the left
side of the instrument panel. To access the
fuses, open the fuse panel door.
Look at the silver-colored band inside tht
fuse. If the band is broken or melted,
replace the fuse.
NOTICE:
Never install a higher rated fuse.
Damage to your vehicle wiring may
result with an incorrect fuse.
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Fuse Usage
Fuse
PRNDL
F/P INJ
STOP HAZ
CTSY
AIR BAG
INST
LPS
GAUGES HORN
ALARM
HTR-A/C
RDO
TURN
DR LK
TAIL LPS
WDO WIPER
ERLS DR UNLK
FTP
ACC
AIR BAG
IGN ECM
HDLP
Rating
(AMP. )
5
20
20
15
3
5
10
15
15
25
10
20
20
20
30
25
15
10
20,
30
15
20
20
Circuitry
Electronic PRNDL Display
Fuel Pump, Injectors
Stop/Hazard Lamps
Door Locks, Power Mirrors, Cigar Lighter
Supplemental Restraint System
Interior Lights Dimming
Gauges, Warning Lights, Rear Defog
Horns
Interior Lights, Chime, Auto Door Locks, Remote Keyless Entry Heater, Air Conditioning, Anti-Lock Brakes, Daytime
Running Lights (Canada)
Radio Power, Cruise Control
Turn Signal Lamps
Auto Door Locks
Tail Lamps, Marker Lamps, License Lamp, Fog Lamps
Power Windows (Circuit Breaker)
Windshield Wipers/Washers
Engine Controls, Back-up Lamps
Automatic Door Unlock (Remove
To Disable)
Flash-to-pass
(U.S.)
Rear Window Defogger, Power Seats, Antenna
(Circuit Breaker)
Supplemental Restraint System
ECM, Ignition System
Headlamps (Circuit Breaker)
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I 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.
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Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected
~y a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the
notor overheats due to heavy snow, etc.,
:he wiper will stop until the motor
cools.
[f the overload is caused by some
:lectrical problem, have
it fixed.
Power Windows and Other
Power Options
Clircuit breakers in the fuse panel protect
:he power windows and other power
iccessories. When the current load is too
leavy, the circuit breaker opens and
:loses, protecting
the circuit until the
aroblem is fixed.
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4quarts .........
4 quarts ......... 3.8 L
6 quarts ......... 5.5 L
Capacities & Specifications
Engine Crankcase (CODE M) ................................ 4 quarts ......... 3.8 L
When changing filter; up to /I3 quart (113 liter) more oil may he needed.
Engine Crankcase (CODE 3, D or A) ........................ . 3.8 L
When changing filter; up to 114 quart (114 liter) more oil may be needed.
Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement ...............................
After Complete Overhaul ....................................
When draining or ~-eplat*ing torque conl~erte~; more fluid may be needed.
Manual Transaxle, 5-Speed
Complete Drain and Refill
T5550 ................................................. 2.1 quarts ......... 2.0 L
Isuzu .................................................. 2.0quarts ......... 1.9 L
Cooling System
2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4 ................................. 10.4 quarts ......... 9.8 L
3.1L V6 ................................................. 13.2 quarts. ......... 12.4 L
Refrigerant, Air Conditioning. ................................ This system uses a new non-CFC refrigerant.
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air See refrigerant charge label under hood.
conditioning system in your rvhic-le needs re$-igerant, he suse the
proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not sure, ask your Pontiac dealer,
For additional info)-mation, see your “Warranty and 0wwc.r
Assistance Information’’ hooklet.
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Capacities & Specifications (CONT.)
Complete System . .
Tire Pressures, Sizes
Wheel
Nut Torque . .
FuelTank .................................................
Power Steering
PumpOnly ...............................................
......................................
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15.2 gallons ........ 57.5 L
1.00 pint .......... 0.50 L
2.25 pints .......... 1.25 L
See Tire-Loading Information label on driver’s door.
100 pound-feet ( 140 N*m)
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in this manual.
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Replacement Bulbs
OUTSIDE LIGHTS
BackUpLights ................................................
Front Paricing/Turn Signal Lights ..................................
License Plate Light. .............................................
Center High-Mounted Stoplight ....................................
Haiogen Heacl:;hts
LowEkam ..................................................
HighB’eam ..................................................
Side Marker Lights
Front .......................................................
Rear .......................................................
Stop/”ail/Turn Signal Lights ......................................
Trunk Light ...................................................
FogLights ....................................................
BULB
2057
2057 NA
194
912
9006
9005
194 NA
24
3057
562
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Replacement Bulbs (CONK)
INSIDE LIGHTS
Ashtray .......................................................
Front Reading Light .............................................
Rear Reading Light .............................................
UnderdashLight ................................................
Heater & A/C Control .................... : ......................
High-Beam Indicator ............................................
BULB
194
168
168
194
161 161
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Engine Specifications
VIN Engine Code .........................
Type ...................................
Displacement ............................
Compression Ratio ........................
Firing Order .............................
Thermostat Temperature ...................
Quad
2.3L
OHC
3
L4
2.3
Liters
9.5: 1
1-3-4-2
195°F (91 "C)
Quad 4
2.3L
OHC
D
LA
2.3 Liters
9.5: 1
1-3-4-2
195°F (91 "C)
3.1L Quad 4
2.3L High
output
A M
L4 V6
2.3 Liters '3.1 Liters
10.0: 1 9.5: 1
1-3-4-2 1-2-3-4-5-6
195°F (91 "C) 195°F (91 "C)
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