1993 PONTIAC GRAND-AM fuel pressure

How to Use this Manual
Vehicle Symbols (CONT.:)
These symbols are on some of your
controls:
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Washer
Windshield Defroster
Rear Window Defogger
Ventilating Fan
Power Window
These symbols are used on warning and
Here are some other symbols you may
indicator lights: see:
Engine Coolant
Temperature
Battery Charging
System
Fuel
Engine Oil Pressure
Brake
Anti-Lock Brakes Fuse
(0)
Speaker
(@I
Hood Release
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Here are some things you can check
before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the
reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
shape?
Have you checked all levels?
lenses clean?
safe, trouble-free trip.
Is the tread
good enough for long-distance
driving? Are the tires all inflated to
the recommended pressure?
weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your trip a short
time to avoid a major storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:
Lights: Are they all working? Are the
Tires: They are vitally important to a
Weather Forecasts: What’s the
On the Road
Unless you are the only driver, it is
good to share the driving task with
others. Limit
turns behind the wheel to
about
100 miles (160 km) or two hours
at a sitting. Then, either change drivers
or stop for some refreshment like coffee,
tea or
soft drinks and some. limbering
up. But do stop and move around. Eat
lightly along the way. Heavier meals
tend to make some people sleepy.
On two-lane highways or undivided
multilane highways that do not have
controlled access, you’ll want to watch
for some situations not usually found on
freeways. Examples are: stop signs and
signals, shopping centers with direct
access to the highway, no passing zones
and school zones, vehicles turning left
and right off the road, pedestrians,
cyclists, parked vehicles, and even
animals.
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as
“highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain
falling asleep at the wheel?
Call it
highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or
whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch
of road with the same scenery, along
with the hum of the tires on the road,
the drone of the engine, and the rush
of
the wind against the vehicle that can
make you sleepy. Don’t let it happen
to
you! If it does, your vehicle can leave
the road
in less than a second, and you
could crash and be injured.
What can you do about highway
hypnosis? First, be aware that it can
happen.
Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well
ventilated, with a comfortably cool
interior.
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Service & Appearance Care
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Replacement blades come in different
types and are removed in different ways.
Here’s how to remove the type with a
release clip:
1 . Pull the windshield wiper arm away
2. Lift the release clip with a
from the windshield.
screwdriver and pull the blade
assembly off the wiper arm.
the wiper arm.
3. Push the new wiper blade securely on
Loading bur Vehicle
Two labels on your vehicle show how
much weight it may properly carry. The
Tire-Loading Information label found on
the rear edge of the driver’s door tells
you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the
tires on your vehicle. It also gives
you
important information about the number
of people that can be in your vehicle and
the total weight that you can carry. This
weight is called the Vehicle Capacity
Weight and includes the weight of all
occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory- installed options. The other label is the Certification
sticker, also on the rear edge of the
driver’s door. It
tells you the gross
weight capacity of your vehicle, called
the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating). The GVWR includes the
weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel
and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for
your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or
rear axle.
And, if you do have a heavy load, you
should spread it out. Don’t carry more
than
132 lbs. (60 kg) in your trunk.
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Service & Appearance Care
Capacities & Specifications (CONT.:)
Refrigerant, Air Conditioning. .......................... See refrigerant charge label under hood.
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air
conditioning system in
your vehicle needs refngerant, be sure
the proper refrigerant is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your
Pontiac dealer.
Fuel Tank ......................................... 15.2 gallons 57.5 L
Power Steering
Pump Only ......................................... 1 .OO pint 0.50 L
Complete System .................................... 2.25 pints 1.25 L
Tire Pressures, Sizes. .................................. See Tire-Loading Information label on driver’s
Wheel Nut Torque .................................... 100 pound-feet (140 Nom)
door.
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate l\
evel or as recommended in
this manual.
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Section B: Owner Checks 6 Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should
be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the
safety, dependability and emission control performance of
your vehicle. Be
sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in
Section
D.
At Each Fuel Fill (It is important for you or a service station attendant to perhrm these underhood checks at each fuel fill.)
CHECK
I OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
Engine Oil Level
I Engine Coolant Level
I
I
Windshield Washer
Fluid Level Check the
engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See the
Index under Engine Oil for
further details.
Check the engine coolant level in the surge
tank and add the proper coolant mix if necessary. See
the Index under Coolant for further details.
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer
tank and add the proper fluid
if necessary. See the
Index under Windshield Washer Fluid for further details.
At Least Once a Month
CHECK
WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE
Tire Inflation Check tire inflation: make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading
Information label located on the rear edge of the driver's door. See the
IndRx under Eres for
further details.
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Proper Mixture to Use ......... 221
Safety Warnings. About
........ .179. 181. 182. 183
Temperature Gage
............. 93
Temperature Warning Light ...... 92
Thermostat
.................. 223
Corrosion Protection
............ 246
Cruise Control
.................. 70
Cup Holders
................... 83
Curves. Driving
on .............. 136
Customer Assistance Information
. . 279
Daytime Running Lights
......... 75
Defects. Safety. Reporting Dead Battery: What to Do
........ 171
Defensive Driving
.............. 126
(see
Safety Defects)
Defogger. Rear Window .......... 105
Defogging Your Windows
.... .103. 105
Door Locks
.................... 45
Door. Remote Fuel Filler
......... 203
Downshifting
.............. .62. 152
Driver Position
.................. 18
Driving
....................... 121
AtNight
.............. ... 142 City
........................ 147
Controlling a Skid
............. 141
Defensively
.................. 126
Drunken
.................... 127
Freeway
.................... 148
Highway Hypnosis
............ 151
Hill and Mountain
............ 152
In a Foreign Country
.......... 202
In Fog, Mist and Haze ......... 146
In the Rain
.................. 144
Long Distance ................ 150
Loss of Control
............... 140
On Curves ................... 136
Passing
..................... 138
Skidding
.................... 141
Through Deep Standing Water
.... 55
Winter Driving
............... 156
With a Trailer
................ 164
Driving on
Snow or Ice .......... 156
Drunken Driving
............... 127
Easy-Entry Seat
................ 11
Electrical Equipment, Adding
............. .55, 107, 248
Emergencies, Braking
........... 135 Emergencies
on the
Road ......... 169
Emergencies. Steering in
......... 137
Emergency Starting
.............. 171
Emergency Towing
.............. 175
Engine Block Heater
......... .56, 213
Engine Coolant (see
CooZant)
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Engine Identification
........ .52. 247
Engine Oil
.................... 209
Additives
.................... 213
Checking
& Adding ........... 209
Disposing of Used Oil
.......... 214
Energy Conserving
............ 212
Filter
.................. .213. 257
Kind of Oil to Use ............. 210
Pressure Gage
................. 95
Warning Light
................ 93
When to Change .............. 213
Engine Overheating
............. 179
Engine Specifications
............ 256
Engine. Starting
................. 52
Automatic Transaxle
........... 53
Manual Transaxle
.............. 53
2.3L Quad 4 Engine
............ 53
3300
V6 Engine ............... 54
295
Light (see Coolant)
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Ethanol in Gasoline ............. 201
Exhaust
Dangerous Gas in
.......... .66. 67
parlang with the Engine Running . .64. 67
Expectant Mothers. Use of Safety Belts
................... 22
Expressway Driving
.............. 148
Extender. Safety Belt
.............. 38
Exterior Appearance
(see Appearance Care)
Fabric cleaning
(see Appearance Care)
Fan Warnings ....... .172. 173. 181. 206
Filter. Oil
................. .2l3. 257
Finish Damage
................. 246
Filling the Fuel Tank
.... .203.252.
304
Flash-to-hs
.................... 76
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......... 170
Hat
Tire ...................... 185
Flooded Engine .................. 54
Flow-Through Ventilation System
.... 106
Fluid Brake
.................. .225. 253
Capacities
................... 251 Hydraulic Clutch
......... .220. 253
Power Steering
....... .224. 252. 253
Transaxle
Automatic
......... .216. 251. 253
Manual
........... .218. 251. 253
Windshield Washer
........ .80. 224
Fluids
& Lubricants ......... .253. 276
Fog. Driving
in ................. 146
Fog Lights
................. .77. 229
Freeway Driving
................ 148
Fuel
.......................... 199
Alcohol
in Fuel ............... 201
Capacity
.................... 201
Exhaust Warnings
.......... .66. 67
Fuels with Alcohol ............. 201
Gage
........................ 92
In Foreign Countries ........... 202
Remote Fuel Filler Door
........ 203
Requirements
................. 199
Fuse Usage Chart
............... 249
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers .......... 248
French Language Manual
........... 2
Filling Your Tank
..... .203. 252. 304 Gages
Coolant Temperature
............ 93
Fuel
........................ 92
oil Pressure .................... 95
Tachometer
................... 91
Voltmeter ..................... 96
Garment Hook
.................. 84
Gas Station Information
......... 304
Gasoline
...................... 199
Gasoline Tank, Fdlmg Your
. .203,252, 304
Gear Positions
Gearshift Lever
Glove Box
...................... 50
Graphic Equalizer (see Audio Systems)
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . . 230
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR)
................... 230
(see Sh$mg the Transaxle)
(see ShiJlting the Pamade)
Halogen Bulbs ........... .22 7. 254
Hazard Warning Flashers
......... 170
Head Restraint
.................. 11
Headlight
& Taillight. Removing and
Replacing
.......... .228. 229. 254
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Locks ......................... 45
Automatic Door Lock
......... -46
Rear Door Security Locks
....... 47
Low Battery
................... 171
Low Oil Pressure Warning
..... .93, 94
Lubricants
& Fluids ......... .253, 276
Lumbar Support
.................. 9
Long Distance Driving
........... 150
Maintenace Record
............ 278
Maintenance Schedule
.......... 259
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
....... 98
Manual Front Seat ................ 8
Manual Lumbar Support ........... 9
Manual 4-Way Adjustable Seat ...... 9
Manual Transaxle
Adding Fluid
....... .220. 251. 253
Checking Fluid
................ 218
Parking
...................... 66
Shifting ..................... 60
Starting Your Engine ........... 52
Upshift Indicator Light
..... .62, 98
Master Cylinder, Brake .......... 225
Methanol in Gasoline
........... 201
Maintenance Services. Scheduled
... 262
Mileage Indicator
Mirrors (see
Odometer & Speedometer)
Inside
Manual Day/Night ........ 81
Manual Remote Control ........ 82
Convex Outside
............... 81
Power Remote Control ......... 82
Mountain Driving
.............. 152
New Car “Break-In”
Requirements
............ .50. 161
Night Driving
................. 142
Night Vision
.................. 142
octane Requirements
(see
Fuel Requirements)
Odometer & Speedometer ......... 90
Off-Road Recovery
............. 13 8
Oil. Engine ................... 209
Pressure Gage
................ 95
Quality
..................... 210
Thickness
................... 211
Used Oil
.................... 214
When to Change
.............. 213 Oil
Warning Light
............... 93
Operation
of Lights .............. 74
Outside Rearview Mirrors
........ 82
Overheated Engine
............. 179
Overheated Engine Coolant Warning Light
.............. 92
Owner Checks
& Services ........ 271
Parking On Hills
............... .154, 165
Over Things That Burn
......... 66
With the Engine Running
... .64. 67
Parking Brake
.................. 63
Park. Shifting Into
........... .57. 64
Passenger Belts (see
Safety Belts)
Passenger Side Cup HolderKtorage
Area
........................ 84
Passing
....................... 138
Polishing and Waxing
Power Door Locks
.............. 46
Power Mirrors
.................. 82
Power Seat Controls
.............. 9
Power Steering Fluid
............. .224. 252. 253
(see
Appearance
Care)
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