PONTIAC GRAND-PRIX 1993 Workshop Manual

Features & Controls
Remote Trunk Release (OPTION)
Press the yellow trunk release button
heated in the glove box.
Hf you have an automatic transaxle, the
transaxle must be in
P (Park).
If y0.u have a manual transaxle,
remember that your trunk can be
opened at any time using the lock
release. Be sure to lock your doors.
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Convenience Net (OPTION)
Your vehicle may have a convenience
net. You’ll see it just inside the back
wall
of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags,
behind the net. It can help keep them
from falling over during sharp turns or
quick starts and stops.
The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads.
Store them in the trunk as far forward
as
you can.
You can unhook the net
so that it will
lie flat when you’re not using it.
Locking Glove Box
Your glove box has a combination lock.
The code is set to
“000” at the factory.
To Change the Code:
1. Remove the temporary guard and
discard it.
2. Push the release button on the right
side
of the lock. Open the glove box.
3. Hold the release button.
4. Slide the tab to the right of the
5. Move the number wheels to the code
number wheels up.
you want.
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6. Write the code down in case you
7. Slide the tab down.
8. Close the glove box and turn the
forget
it.
numbers
off the code. Your glove box
is now locked. If
you forget your combination, use the
emergency “key strip” provided. Keep
your emergency “key strip” someplace
other than the glove box. 1. Insert the “ley strip” in the slot next
to the first numbered wheel
of the
combination.
2. Turn the wheel until the “key strip”
slips in farther.
3. Repeat steps 1-2 at the other wheels.
4. Open the glove box.
If you still need help, see your Pontiac
dealer.
an elaborate “break-in.” But it will
perform better in the long run
if
you follow these guidelines:
Don’t drive at any one speed-
fast or slow-for the first
500
miles (804 km). Don’t make hll-
throttle starts.
Avoid making
first
200 miles (322 lun) or so.
During this time new brake
linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard
stops with new linings
can mean
premature wear and earlier
;8r:li .4.,Y ‘‘;-:A replacement. Follow this
$j “breaking-in” guideline every
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Features & Controls
Qnifion Switch
Nith the ignition key in the ignition
;witch, you can turn the switch to five
~ositions:
kccessory: An “on” position in which
rou can operate your radio and
vindshield wipers. Press in the ignition
;witch as you turn the top of it toward
Lock: The only position in which you
:an remove the key. This locks your
;teering wheel, ignition and transaxle.
TOU.
Off: Unlocks the steering wheel,
ignition, and transaxle, but does not
send electrical power to any accessories,
Use this position if your vehicle must
be
pushed or towed, but never try to push-
start your vehicle.
Run: An “on” position to which the
switch returns after you start your
engine and release the switch. The
switch stays in the
Run position when
the engine is running. But even when
the engine is not running, you can use
Run to operate your electrical power
accessories, and to display some instru-
ment panel warning lights.
Start: Starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The
ignition switch will return to
Run for
normal driving.
Note that even
if the engine is not
running, the positions
Accessory and
Run are “on” positions that allow you
to operate your electrical accessories,
such
as the radio.
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CAUTION I
A
Lock
On manual transaxle
vehicles, turning the key to
will lock the steering column I
and result in a loss of ability to
steer the vehicle. This could cause a
collision.
If you need to turn the
engine
off while the vehicle is
moving, turn the key only to
Off.
Don’t press the key release button
while the vehicle is moving.
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key only with your hand. Using a
tool to force it could break the key
or the ignition switch. If none of
this works, then your vehicle need
service.
Key Release Button
(MANUAL TRANSAXLE)
The ignition ley cannot be removed
from the ignition unless the key release
button is used.
To Remove the Key:
Turn the key to the Lock position while
pressing the key release button
down at
the same time. Keeping your finger on
the button, pull the key straight out.
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Features Controls
. Starting Your Engine
Vehicles with automatic and manual
transaxles start differently. Follow the
proper steps
to start your vehicle.
Automatic Transaxle
1. Move your shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). Your engine won’t start
in any other position-that’s a safety
feature.
To restart when you’re
already moving, use
N (Neutral)
only.
Don’t
try to shift to P (Park) if
your Pontiac is
moving. If you do,
you could damage the transaxle.
Shift to
P (Park) only whe
vehicle is stopped.
Manual Transaxle
1. Shift your gear selector to
N (Neutral) and hold the clutch pedal
to the floor while starting the engine.
Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch
pedal is
not all the way down-that’s
a safety feature.
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Both Transaxles
2. Don’t push the accelerator pedal
before starting your engine. In some
other vehicles you might need to do
this, but because of your vehicle’s
computer systems, you don’t.
3. Turn the ignition to Start. When the
engine starts, let go of the key. The
idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.
4. If your engine won’t start (or starts
but then stops), it could be flooded
with too much gasoline. Try pushing
your accelerator pedal all the way to
the floor and holding it there as you
hold the key in
Start for about three
seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly
but then stops again, do the same
thing, but this time keep the pedal
down for five or six seconds. This
clears the extra gasoline from the
engine.
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If you drive too quickly through I
deep puddles or standing water,
water can come in through your
engine’s air intake and badly
damage your engine. If you can
avoid deep puddles or standin
water, dr&e through them ve
Engine Block Heater (OPTION)
In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or
colder, the engine block heater can
help. You’ll get easier starting and
better fuel economy during engine
warm-up.
To Use the Block Heater:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded
electrical cord.
110-volt outlet.
Plugging the cord into an
ungrounded outlet could
cause an electrical shock.
Also, the
wrong kind
of extension cord could
overheat and cause a fire. You
could be seriously injured. Plug the
cord into a properly grounded
three-prong
1 10-volt outlet. If the
cord won’t reach, use a heavy-duty
three-prong extension cord rated
for at least 15 amps.
NOTICE
After you’ve used the block heater,
be sure to store the cord as it was
before, to keep it away from
moving engine parts.
If you dol
it could be damaged. .
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How long should you keep the block
heater plugged in? The answer depends
on the weather, the kind of oil you have,
and some other things. Instead
of trying
to list everything here, we ask that you
contact a Pontiac dealer in the area
where you’ll be parking your vehicle.
The dealer can give you the best advice
for that particular area.
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. Shi ng the Automatic
Transale
Your automatic transaxle may have a
shift lever located on the steering
column or on the console between the
seats. Both are shown above.
Maximum engine speed
is limited on
automatic transaxle vehicles when
you’re
in D (Drive) or N (Neutral), to
protect driveline components from
improper operation.
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There are six shift positions, seven if
you have Overdrive. In this manual,
these are referred to by the commonly
used symbols in the right column
below:
Park P
Reverse R
Neutral N
Overdrive (DI
Drive D
Second 2
First 1
Park
P (Park): This locks your front
wheels. It’s the best position to use
when you start your engine because
your vehicle can’t move
easily.
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It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in
h P {Park} with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine
is running unless you have to. If you
h,ave left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others
could
be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park).
See th’e Index under Shifting Into P (Park). If you are parking on a hill, or if
you’re pulling a trailer, also e Index under Parking ~yt Hills or Towing a
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Reverse
R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up.
Shifting to
R (Reverse)
vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to
R
only after your vehicle is stopped.
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To rock your vehicle back and forth to
get
out of snow, ice or sand without
damaging your transaxle, see the
Index
under If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice or Snow .
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N (Neutral): In this position, your
engine doesn’t connect with the wheels.
To restart when you’re already moving,
use
N (Neutral) only. Also, use
N (Neutral) when your vehicle is being
towed.
Ir Shifting out of P (Park) or
N (Neutral) while your
;ine
is “racing” (running at higl
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speed) is dangerous. Unless your
foot is firmly on the brake pedal,
your vehicle could
move very
rapidly.
You could lose c
hit people or objects. Don’t
shi
out of P (Park) or N (Ne
while
yo mginc racin
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