1993 PONTIAC GRAND-AM key

Maintenance Schedule
Section 6: Owner Checks & Services [corn.]
At Least Once a %ar
CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D.
Body Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those \
for the
hood, trunk, glove box door, console door, and any folding seat hardware. S\
ection
D tells you
I
t
what to use.
CAUTION I
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others
a could be injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see the Ida under Parking Brake if necessary) and the
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it
Starts.
3. On automatic transaxle vehicles, try to start the engine in ea\
ch gear. The starter should work
only
in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs
service.
On manual transaxle vehicles, put the
shift lever in N (Neutral), push the clutch down halfway
and try to start the engine. The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all
the way
to the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn't pushed all the way down, your
vehicle needs service. regular brake.
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Interlock-BTSI (Automatic Transaxle)
Steering Column Lock When you
are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly.
If it does, you or others
could be injured. Foll
- -teps below.
. Before you start, be sure yo^ --we enough room around the vehicle. It snould be parKea on a
level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see the Index under Parking Brake if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle be\
gins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the Run position, but don’t start the engine. Without
applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of
P (Park) with normal effort. If
the shift lever moves out of P (Park), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.
While parked and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to Lock in each shift lever I
position.
With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn to Lock when the shift lever is in any shift
lever position.
With a manual transaxle, the key should turn to Lock when the shift lever is in any shift lever
On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key to
Lock without pressing the button.
The key should turn to
Lock only with the key button depressed. On all vehicles, the key should
come out
only in Lock.
position.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section I: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch System
Parking Brake Guides
Power Steering System
Manual Transaxle
Automatic Transaxle
Key Lock Cylinders
I
GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API Service SG Energy Conserving II oils of the
proper viscosity. The “SG” designation may be shown alone or
in combination with others, such
as “SG/CC,” “SG/CD,” or “SF, SG, CC,” etc.
If you have the 2.3L Quad OHC or a Quad 4
engine, the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine is \
SAE 5W-30. However, you can use
SAE 1OW-30 if it’s going to be
0” F (-18” C) or above. If you have the 3300 V6 engine, the
preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine is
SAE 1OW-30. However, you can use SAE 5W-30 if
it’s going to be 60°F (16°C) or below. See the Index under Engine Oil.
A 50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze
(GM Part
No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 1825M, or an approved
recycled coolant conforming
to GM Specification 1825M.
Delco Supreme
ll@ Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 12345347) or equivalent.
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
(GM Part
No. 12346003) or GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent.
GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. 1052884) or equivalent.
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM
Part No. 12345349) or equivalent.
DEXRON@-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345881).
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345120), synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine
oil or silicone lubricant (GM Part No. 1052276 or 1052277).
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Pontiuc Roadside
Assistance Program
SectMy WI& Mu Travel
1-800-ROADSIDE - 1-800-762-3743
As the proud owner of a new Pontiac
vehicle,
you are automaticdly enrolled
in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance
Program? This value-added senrice is intended
to provide you with peace of
mind as yau drive in the city or travel
the open road.
Pontiae’s Roadside Assistance toll-free
number is staffed
by a team of
technically
trained advisors, who are
wailable
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We take anxiety out of uncertain
situations by providing minor repair information over the phone
or making
arrangements to tow your vehicle to the
nearest Pontiac dealer.
We will provide the following services
for
3 years/36,OOO miles, at no expense
to you:
Vehicle out of fuel
0 Keys locked in vehicle
Tow to nearest dealer €or warranty
Change a flat fire
Jump starts
We have quick, easy access to telephone
numbers of the following services
depending
on your needs:
Hotels
Glass replacement
Rentd vehicles or taxis
Police, fire department or hospitals In many instances, mechanical
failures
are covered under Pontiac’s
comprehensive warranty. However,
when other services are
utilized, our
advisors will explain
any payment
obligations you might incur.
Pantiac reserves the right to limit
services or reimbursement to
an owner
or driver when
in Pontiac’s judgement
the claims become obsessive in
frequency or
type of occurrence.
*In Canada, call I-HW-268-6800 for details
on Roadside Assistance.
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Headlights ..................... 74
High-Low Beam Changer
....... -76
Instrument Panel
Intensity Control
............. 76
“On” Reminder
............... 75
Replacement Bulb
............ 228
Wiring
..................... 250
Heater (see
Comfort Controls)
Heater, Engine Block ........ .56. 213
High Beams
............... .76. 143
Highway Hypnosis
.............. 151
Hill and Mountain Roads
......... 152
Hood Release
.................. 205
Safety Warning
............... 206
Warning, Overheated
Engine
.................... 92
Horn
......................... 67
Hot Engine. Safety Warnings . .179. 206
How the Anti-Lock Brake
System Works
................ 132
Hydraulic Clutch
.......... .220. 253
Hydroplaning
.................. 145
Hills. Parking on
.......... .154. 165
Identification Number. Vehicle
.... 247
Idling Your Engine
.......... .64. 67
Ignition
Key
......................... 44
Key Release Button
............. 51
Positions
..................... 51
Illuminated Entry/Exit System
...... 46
Indicator Lights
Infant Restraint
Inflation. Tires
....... .232. 252. 304
Inside Rearview Mirror
........... 81
Inspections. Owner
.............. 271
Instrument Panel
................ 86
Instrument Panel Warning Lights .... 91
(see Warning Lights)
(see Child Restraints)
.................... J ack. Tire 187
Jump Starting
.................. 171
Key Release Button
.............. 51
Keys
.......................... 44 Lane
Change Indicator
........... 69
Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt .......... 18
Front
........................ 18
Rear ........................ 23
Use by Children
........... .27, 36
Latches. Seatback ................ 11
Lighter ........................ 85
Lights
Charging System
.............. 95
Check Gauges ................ 99
Daytime Running Lights ......... 75
Fog Lights .............. .77. 229
Headlights
.......... .74. 228. 254
Headlights Reminder
........... 75
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
. . 76
Parking ................. .74. 254
Reading
................ .77. 255
Removing
& Replacing
Bulbs
............ .228. 229. 254
Replacement Bulbs
............ 254
Shift
........................ 62
Taillights
............... .229. 254
Trunk ....................... 78
Turn Signal ............. .69. 254
Warning Lights
........... .91. 170
Lights on Reminder .............. 75
Loading Your Vehicle ............ 230
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