PONTIAC GRAND-PRIX 1993 Owners Manual

Service 4S Appearance Care
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains
Using the wrong replacement I
1‘ I wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel
nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous. It could affect the
braking md handling of you
vehicle, make your tires lose air and
make you lose control. You could
have a collision in which yau or
others could be injured. Always use
the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and
wheel nuts for replacement.
The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing
life, brake
cooling, speedometer/odometer
calibration, headlight
aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearanr
and tire or tire chain clearancc
he body and chassis.
Putting a used wheel on your
1 b vehicle is dangerous, You
can’t how how it’s beerl used or
how rnany miles 8s been driven. It
could fail suddenly and muse an
accident. If you have to replace a
wheel use a new GM original
equipment wheel. I
If your Pontiac has P215/60R16,
P225/60R16 or P245/50ZR16 size
tires, don’t use tire chains; they
can damage your vehicle.
If you have other tires,
use
chains only when you must. I
only SAE Class “S” type chains
that are the proper size for your
tires. Install them on the front til
and tighten them as tightly as
possible with the ends securely
fastened. Drive slowly and
fnlh
the chain manufacturer’s
instructions. If you can hear
t
chains contacting your vehicle,
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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Appearance Care
Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are. toxic. Others can burst
1’ into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle.
Some are dangerous
if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use
anything in a container to clean your Pontiac, be sure to follow the
instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaning
the inside.
Never use these to clean your vehicle:
* Gasoline * Carbon Tetrachloride 0 Turpentine
0- Benzene * Acetone . * Lacquer Thinner
a Naphtha Paint Thinner 0 Nail Polish Remover
They can
all be hazardous-some more than others-hd they can all damage
your vehicle, too.
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Don’t use any of these unless this
manual says you can.
In many
uses, they will damage your vehicle:
Laundr ;oap
Blea -
Reducing Agen
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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.
If a ring forms after spot cleaning,
clean the entire area immediately or it
will set.
Using Foam-Type Cleaner on
Fabrrc
9 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.
Wipe with a clean cloth.
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Using Solvent-Type 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 the
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
above.
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 above.
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
dY.
solvent-type cleaner.
If a stain remains, clean it with
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Cleaning Vinyl or Leather
Just use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to
remove dirt.
You may have to do it
more than once.
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe
polish will stain if you don’t get them
off quickly. Use a clean cloth and
solvent-type vinyl/leather cleaner.
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Cleaning the Top of the
Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean
the top surfaces of the instrument
panel. Sprays containing silicones
or
waxes may cause annoying refle,ctions
in the windshield and even make it
difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
CAUTION II
A Do not bleach or dye safety
severely weaken them. In a crash
they might not be able to provide
adequate protection. Clean safety
belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
L belts. If you do, it may
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Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM
Glass Cleaner (GM Part
No. 1050427)
or a liquid household glass cleaner will
remove normal tobacco smoke and dust
films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass,
because they may cause scratches.
Avoid placing decals on the inside rear
window, since they may have to be
scraped off later.
If abrasive cleaners are used
on the
inside of the rear window, an electric
defogger element may be damaged. Any
temporary license should not be
attached across the defogger grid.
Cleaning the Outside of the
Windshield and Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using
the windshield washer, or if the wiper
blade chatters when running, wax or
other material may be
on the blade or
windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield
with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami
Powder@ (GM Part
No. 105001 1). The
windshield is clean
if beads do not form
when you rinse it with water.
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously
with a cloth soaked in full strength
windshield washer solvent. Then rinse
the blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked on a
regular basis and replaced when worn.
Cleaning the Outside of Your
Pontiac
The paint finish on pour vehicle
provides beauty, depth of color, gloss
retention and durability.
Washing Your Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s
finish is to keep it clean by washing it
often with lukewarm or cold water.
Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct
rays of the sun. Don’t use strong
soaps
or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand,
dish or car washing (non-detergent)
soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that
contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning
agents should be flushed promptly and
not allowed to dry
on the surface, or
they could stain. Dry the finish with a
soft, clean chamois or a
100% cotton
towel to avoid surface scratches and
water spotting.
High pressure vehicle washes may
cause water to enter your vehicle.
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Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of
your Pontiac may be necessary to
remove residue from the paint finish.
You can get
GM approved cleaning
products from your dealer. (See the
Index under Appearance Care. )
Your Pontiac has a ‘‘basecoat/
clearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat
gives more depth and gloss
to the
colored basecoat.
Machine compounding or
aggressive polishing
on a
basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may
dull the finish
or leave swirl marks. I
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Aluminum Wheels (IF so EQUIPPED)
Your aluminum wheels have a
protective coating similar to the painted
surface of your Pontiac. Don’t use
strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish,
or other abrasive cleaners on them
because you could damage this coating.
After rinsing thoroughly, a wax may be
applied.
White Sidewall Tires
Your Pontiac dealer has a GM White
Sidewall Tire Cleaner.
You can use a
stiff brush with it.
Weatherstrips
These are places where glass or metal
meets rubber. Silicone grease there will
male them last longer, seal better, and
not squeak. Apply silicone grease with a
clean cloth at least every six months.
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Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires
sheet metal repair or replacement, make
sure the body repair shop applies anti-
corrosion material to the parts repaired
or replaced to restore corrosion
protection.
Foreign Material
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice
melting agents, road oil and tar, tree
sap, bird droppings, chemicals from
industrial chimneys, and other foreign
matter can damage your vehicle’s finish
if they remain
on painted surfaces. Use
cleaners that are marked safe for
painted surfaces for these stains.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep
scratches in the finish should be
repaired right away. Bare metal will
corrode quickly and may develop into a
major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be
repaired with touch-up materials
available from your dealer or other
service outlets. Larger areas of finish
damage can be corrected in your
dealer’s body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow
removal and dust control can collect on
the underbody. If these are not
removed, accelerated corrosion (rust)
can occur on the underbody parts such
as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system even though they have
corrosion protection.
At least every spring,
flush these
materials from the underbody with
plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect. Dirt
packed in closed areas of the frame
should be loosened before being
flushed. Your dealer or an underbody
vehicle washing system can do this for
you.
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Fiberglass Springs
Don’t use corrosive or acidic
cleaning agents, engine degre
aluminum cleaning agents
or 0th
harsh solvents
to clean fiberglas
springs; they’ll damage the sprin
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Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric
conditions can create a chemical fallout.
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces
on your vehicle.
This damage can take two forms:
blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations,
and small irregular dark spots etched
into the paint surface.
Although no defect
in the paint job
causes this, Pontiac will repair, at no
charge to the owner, the surfaces of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout
condition within
12 months or 12,000
miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever comes first.
Vehicle Identification Number
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This is the legal identifier for your
Pontiac. It appears on a plate in the
front corner
of the instrument panel, on
the driver’s side. You can see it
if you
look through the windshield from
outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and
Service Parts labels
and the certificates
of title and registration.
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Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the
engine code for your
GM engine. This
code will help you identify your engine, specifications, and replacement parts in
this section.
Service Pads Identification Label I Add-on EIecfrical Equipment
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:
Your VIN.
Its model designation.
Paint information.
A list of all production options and
special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed
from the vehicle.
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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
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