1993 PONTIAC GRAND-AM hood release

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
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The lnstrument Panel-
bur Information System
Your instrument panel is designed to let
you know at a glance how your vehicle
is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and
many other things you’ll need to drive
safely and economically.
The main components
of your
instrument panel are:
1. Fog Light Switch
2. Instrument Panel Intensity
3. Side Vent
4. Turn SignaUHeadlight Beam Lever Control/Interior Lights Switch
5. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
6. Instrument
Cluster
7. Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk
8. Center Vent
9. Audio System
1 0. Side Vent
1 1. Side Window Defogger Vent
12. Glove Box
1 3. Climate Control System
14. Ashtray/Lighter
15. Gear Shift Lever
16. Rear Window Defogger (Option)
17. Ignition Switch
18. Horn
1 9. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever (Option)
20. Parking Brake Release Lever
21. Hood Release Handle
22. Fuse Panel
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Part 6
... N604
Here you will find information
about the care of your Pontiac
. This
part begins with service and fuel
information. and then it shows how
to check important fluid and
lubricant levels
. There is also
technical information about your
vehicle. and a section devoted to its
appearance care
.
Service & Appearance Care
Service ................ .................................. 198
Fuel
........................................................... 199
HoodRelease .................................................... 205
Engineoil
...................................................... 209
Aircleaner
...................................................... 214
Transaxle Fluid
.................................................. 216
Engine Coolant
.................................................. 221
Power Steering Fluid
.............................................. 224
Windshield Washer Fluid
........................................... 224
Brakes
......................................................... 225
Battery
......................................................... 227
BulbReplacement
................................................ 228
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
................................. 230
Loading Your Vehicle
............................................. 230
Tires
.......................................................... 232
Appearancecare
................................................. 239
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
................................. 247
Add-on Electrical Equipment
....................................... 248
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ........................................... 248
Capacities
& Specifications ......................................... 251
Fluids
& Lubricants ............................................... 253
Replacement Bulbs
............................................... 254
Normal Maintenance Replacement
Parts ............................. 257
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Hood Release
To open the hood, first pull the HOOD
release handle inside the vehicle.
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Then go to the front of the vehicle and
release the secondary hood release. Lift the hood, release the hood prop rod
from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the
hood.
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Service & Appearance Care
Hood Release (CONT.)
~1 CAUTION
An electric fan under the hood 1
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A
Things that burn can get
hot engine parts and start a
can start up and injure you fire. These include liquids like
even when the engine is not gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid,
running. Keep hands, clothing and windshield washer and other
tools away from any underhood fluids, and plastic or rubber. You
or others could be burned. Be
careful not to drop or spill things
that will burn onto a Rot engine,
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Before closing the hood, be sure all the
filler caps are on properly. Then lift the
hood to relieve pressure on the hood
prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to
its retainer. Then just let the hood down
and close
it firmly.
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USAGE
Manual Transaxle Shift
Linkage
Automatic Transaxle Shift Linkage
Clutch Linkage Pivot
Points
Chassis Lubrication
and Fuel Filler Door
and Striker Plunger.
Windshield Washer Solvent
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring
b. Release Pawl Anchor
Hood and Door
Hinges, Rear Folding Seat
Weatherstrips
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No.
12346003) or GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent.
Engine
oil.
Engine oil.
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
(GM
Part No. 12346003) or GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent.
Washer Solvent (GM
Part No. 1051515) or equivalent.
a. Engine
oil.
b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
(GM Part No. 12346003) or GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent.
Engine oil, or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM
Part No. 1050109).
11 See the Index under Replacement Parts for recommended replacement fdters, valves and spark plugs.
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or
equivalent).
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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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Service Station Information
1
Hood Release
See Page 205
B&t#3f/
'he Delco Freedom@ battery needs
no water.
See Page 227
Windshield Washer Fluid
See Page 224
Automatic: See Page 216
Manual: See Page 218
Cold Tim Pmum
-Loading Information label on the
driver's door.
See Page 232
Spa- Tire Pressure
Compact Spare: 60 psi (420 Wa)
See Page 192
Tire Check and add coolant
only at the
surge
tank. The fluid should be at or
slightly above the
F'ULL COLD mark.
See Page 221
lFuel
Capacity 15.2 U.S. Gal
Use unleaded gas only,
87 octane or higher.
For Quad
4 HO, use 91
SeeFage199
. (57.5 L)
octane or higher.
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