1993 PONTIAC GRAND-AM torque

If you’re going uphill on a one-way
uphill,
turn the wheels to the right.
street and you’re parking on the left
If there is no curb when you’re parking
uphill on the left side
of a one-way right.
If there is no curb when you’re parking
side, your wheels should point to the
street, your wheels should
be turned to
the left:
Toque Lock (AUTOMATN: rtunsAxLq
If you are parking on a hill and you
don’t shift your transaxle into
P (Park)
properly, the weight of the vehicle may
put too much force on the parking pawl
in the transaxle. You may find it difficult
to pull the shift lever out
of P (Park).
This is called “torque lock,” To prevent
torque lock, always be sure
to shift into
P (Park) properly before you leave the
driver’s seat. To find out how, see the
Index under Shifting Into P (Park).
When you are ready to drive, move the
shift lever out
of P (Park) before you
release the parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need
to have another vehicle push yours a
little uphill to take some
of the pressure
from the transaxle, so you can pull the
shift lever out of P (Park).
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12. Lower the vehicle by rotating the
wheel wrench counterclockwise.
Lower the jack completely. 13. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a
criss-cross sequence, as shown.
Incorrect wheel nuts or
- mproperly tightened wheel
nuts can cause the wheel to
become loose and even come
off.
This could lead to an accident. Be
sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
If
you have to replace them, be
sure to get the right kind.
Stop somewhere as soon as
you
can and have the nuts tightened
with a torque wrench
to
100 pound-feet (140 Nom). Don't
try to put a wheel cover on your
compact spare tire.
It won't fit. Store the
wheel cover and plastic cap nuts in the
trunk until you have the flat tire repaired
or replaced.
NOTICE
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When to Check:
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It
should be at
60 psi (420 kPa).
How to Check:
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to
check tire pressure. Simply looking at
the tires will not tell you the pressure,
especially if you have radial tires-
which may look properly inflated even if
they’re underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to
put them back on. They help prevent
leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
lire inspection and Rotation
To make your tires last longer, have
them inspected and rotated at the
mileages recommended
in the Mainte-
nance Schedule. See the
Index under
Scheduled Maintenance Sewices .
Use this rotation pattern.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust
the front and rear inflation pressure as
shown
on the Tire-Loading Infomation
label. Make certain that all wheel
nuts
are properly tightened. See the Index
under Wheel Nut Torque.
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Capacities & Specifications
Engine Crankcase (All Models) .......................... 4 quarts
Automatic Transaxle
Men changing Jilter, up to I quart (I liter) more oil may be needed.
Pan Removal and Replacement .......................... 4 quarts
After Complete Overhaul
.............................. 6 quarts
When draining or replacing torque converter, more fluid may be needed.
Manual Transaxle, 5-Speed
Complete Drain and Refdl
T5550 ........................................... 2.1quarts
Isuzu
............................................. 2.0 quarts
2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4 ........................... 10.4 quarts
3300V6 ........................................... 10.8quarts
Cooling System
3.8 L
3.8 L
5.5 L
2.0 L
1.9 L
9.8 L
10.2 L
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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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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services [cant.]
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services
Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I
and Schedule II.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in
Section D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
1 Engine Oil and Filter Change-Always use SG
Energy Conserving 11 oils of 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. these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs
done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
NOTE: To determine your engine’s displacement and code,
see the
Index under Engine Identijication.
ITEM
NO.
2
3
4
SERVICE
Chassis Lubrication-Lubricate the transaxle shift
linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody
contact points and linkage. Lubricate the front and
rear suspension, steering linkage and fuel filler
door and striker plunger.
Throttle
Body Mounting Bolt Torque (3300 V6
Code N engine)*-Check the torque of the
mounting bolts and/or nuts.
Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection-For
proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate your
tires following the instructions in this manual. See
the
Index under llres, Inspection & Rotation.
Check the tires for uneven wear or damage. If you
see irregular or premature wear, check the wheel
alignment. Check for damaged wheels
also.
* An Emission Control Service.
i? The US. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to pe@orm this maintenance item will not nullifL the emission warranty or
limit recall liability prior to the completion
of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance sem’ces be
peflormed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section E: Maintenance Record.
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Time. Setting the ............... 107
Tires
......................... 232
Buying New
................. 234
Chains.
................ .193. 238
Flat. Changing
............... 186
Inflation .................... 232
Inspection
& Rotation .......... 233
Loading
.................... 230
Quality Grading
.............. 235
Spare. Compact
......... .192. 304
Wear Indicators
.............. 234
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
................... 237
Wheel Replacement
........... 237
When to Replace Wheels
....... 237
Winter Driving and Tires
....... 156
Top Strap
...................... 31
Torque Lock .............. .l55, 252
Towing a Trailer
................ 159
Towing Your Pontiac
............. 175
Traffic Lights
.................. 124
Trailer Towing ................. 159
Driving with a Trailer
.......... 164
Maintenance
................. 166
Parking on Hills
.............. 165
Pressure
.................... 232
Trailer
Brakes
.................. 163
Transaxle. Automatic (see
Automatic Transaxle)
Transaxle. Manual (see
Manual Transaxle)
Transmission. Automatic (see
Automatic Transaxle)
Transmission. Manual
(see
Manual Transaxle)
Trip Odometer ................. -90
Trunk ......................... 49
Trunk Light
.................... 78
Trunk Release, Remote ........... 49
Turn Signal Indicator
............. 69
Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever . . 69
Cruise Control ................ 70
Headlight High/Low Beam
....... 76
Turn Signal
& Lane Change
Indicator
................... 69
Underbody Maintenance ........ 246
Unleaded Gasoline
.............. 199
Upshift Indicator Light
....... .62. 98
Upholstery Care ................ 240
Urban Driving
................. 147 Variable
Effort Steering
......... 136
Vehicle “Break-In” Period
......... 50
Vehicle. Control of a ............ 129
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
...................... 247
Vehicle Loading
................ 230
Vehicle Storage
................. 227
Ventilation (see
Comfort Controls)
VIN ......................... 247
Visors. Sun
.................... 82
Visor Vanity Mirror
.............. 83
Voltmeter
...................... 96
warning Flashers. Hazard ....... 170
Warning Lights
............. .91. 170
ABS
........................ 97
Battery
...................... 96
Brake ....................... 96
Charging System .............. 95
Check Gauges
................ 99
Coolant Temperature ........... 92
Fasten Belts
................... 17
Low Coolant
................. 93
Oil
......................... 93
Safety Belt
................... 17
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Service Engine Soon ........... 98
Upshift Indicator .......... .62. 98
Washer. Windshield ......... .80. 224
Weight
Gross Axle Rating (GAWR) ..... 230
Gross Vehicle Rating (GVWR) .... 230
Wheel Alignment & Tire Balance . . 237
Wheel Covers. How 'to Remove .... 188
Wheel Nuts ................... 188
Wheel Nut Torque ......... .191. 252
Wheel Replacement ............. 237
Windows
Defogging
.............. .103. 105
Power ....................... 68
Standard ..................... 68
Windshield Washer ......... .80. 224
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
................ 230
Windshield Wipers ......... .79. 250
Cleaning .................... 243
Controlled-Cycle .............. 80
Windshield Washer Fluid ... .224. 253
Winter Driving ................ 156
Driving on Snow or Ice ........ 156
If Your Car is Stuck in
Deep Snow
........... .159. 193
If You're Caught in a
Blizzard
................... 157
Wrecker Towing ................ 175
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