1993 PONTIAC GRAND-PRIX window

If You’re Caught in a Blizzard
If you are stopped by heavy snow, you
could be in a serious situation. You
should probably stay with your vehicle
unless you
how for sure that you are
near help and you can hike through the
snow. Here are some things
to do to
summon help and keep yourself and
your passengers safe:
Turn on your hazard warning flashers.
Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert
police that you’ve been stopped by the
snow.
* Put on extra clothing or wrap a
blanket
around you, If you have no
blankets or extra clothing, make body
insulators
from newspapers, burlap
bags, rags,
floor mats-anything you
can
wrap around yourself or tuck
under
your clothing to keep warm.
but be
careful.
You can run the engine to keep warm,
A Snow can trap exhaust gases
under your vehicle. This can
cause deadly CO (carbon
monoxide) gas to get inside.
CO
could overcome you and kill you.
You can’t see it or smell
it, so you
might not know
it was in your
vehicle. Clear away snow from
around the base of your vehicle,
especially any that
is blocking your
exhaust pipe. And check around
again from time to time to be
sure
snow doesn’t collect there.
Open a window just a little on the
side of the vehicle that’s away from
the wind. This will help keep CO
out.
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Your Driving and the Road
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard
(COW.)
Run your engine only as long as you
must. This saves fuel. When you run
the engine, make it go a little faster
than just idle. That is, push the
accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel
for the heat that you get and it keeps
the battery charged.
You will need a
well-charged battery to restart the
vehicle and possibly for signaling later
on with your headlights. Let the
heater run for
a while.
Then, shut the engine
off and close
the window almost all the way to
preserve the heat. Start the engine
again and repeat this only when you
feel really uncomfortable from the
cold. But do it as little as possible.
Preserve the fuel as long as you can.
To help keep warm, you can get out of
the vehicle and do some fairly
vigorous exercises every half-hour or
so until help comes.
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If You’re Stuck h Deep Snow
This manual explains how to get the
vehicle out
of deep snow without
damaging it. See the index under
Rocking Your Vehicle.
Towing a Trailer
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If you don’t use the correct
equipment and drive
properly, you can lose control whf
you pull a trailer. For example, if
the trailer is too heavy, the brakes
may not work well-or even at all
You and your passengers could be
seriously injured. Pull a trailer only
if you have followed all the steps in
this section.
Pulling a trailer improperly can
damage your vehicle and result
in
costly repairs not covered by your
warranty.
To pull a trailer
correctly, follow the advice
in this
section.
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Problems on the Road
Engine Overheafing ICONT.)
If you get the overheat warning with no
sign
of steam, try this for a minute or
1. Turn off your air conditioner.
2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the
SO:
highest fan speed and open the
window as necessary.
3. Try to keep your engine under load
(in a drive gear where the engine
runs slower).
If you no longer have the overheat
warning,
you can drive. Just to be safe,
drive slower for about ten minutes. If
the warning doesn’t come back
on, you
can drive normally.
If the warning continues, pull over, If
there’s still
no sign of steam, you can
idle
the engine for two or three minutes
while you’re parked, to
see if the
warning
stops. But then, if you still
have the warning,
TURN OFF THE
ENGINEANDGETEVERYONEOUT
OF THE IrEp3[1CLE until it cools down.
You may decide not to lift the hood but
to get servioe
help right away.
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An electric fan under the
L L hood can start up even when
the engine
is not running and can
injure you. Keep hands, clothing
and tools away from any
underhood electric fan. I
stop, and park your vehicle right away. I I
Cooling System
When you decide it’s safe to lift the
hood, here’s what you’ll see:
(A) Coolant recovery tank
(B) Radiator pressure cap
(C) Electric engine fan
If the coolant inside the coolant
recovery tank is boiling, don’t do
anything else until it cools down.
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2. Reach behind the fog light and turn
the socket counterclockwise until it
comes loose from the assembly.
3. Lift the plastic locking tab on the
electrical connector and pull the bulb
and socket away
from the electrical
connector.
4. Plug a new bulb and socket into the
electrical connector. Be sure the
locking tab snaps securely onto the
socket.
5. Replace the socket and bulb in the
assembly.
Turn the socket clockwise
to lock in place.
6. Replace the cover and the pins.
Center High-Mounted Stoplight-
Shelf-Mounted DOOR MODELS)
See the Index under Replacement
Bulbs to check the type of bulb to use.
If you would like to clean the inside
surface
of the rear window or need to
replace a bulb, you can remove the
stoplight housing by following these
steps:
1. Remove the stoplight cover by lifting
2. Lift the locking tabs on each side and
it
and pulling it toward you.
remove the circuit plate.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Do
4. Push in the new bulb.
5. Replace the socket and cover.
not
twist it.
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Center High-Mounted Stoplight-
Roof-Mounted
DOOR MODELS)
See the Index under Replacement
Bulbs
to check the type of bulb to use.
If you would like to clean the inside
surface of the rear window or need to
replace a bulb, you can remove the
stoplight housing by following these
steps:
I. Remove the screws and pull the cover
down.
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2. Lift the locking tabs at the top and
bottom and pull the bulb and socket
out of the center high-mounted
stoplight assembly.
3. Pull the bulb from the socket.
4. Push the new bulb into the socket.
5. Replace the bulb and socket in the
assembly. Make sure the locking tabs
snap in place.
6. Replace the cover and screws.
Taillight Replacement
(2- AND 4-DOOR MODELS)
See the Index under Replacement
Bulbs
to check the type of bulb to use.
To Replace a Bulb:
1. Open the trunk. Remove the carpet
fasteners by twisting them
a little as
you pull them away from the carpet.
2. Pull the carpet away from the rear of
the vehicle.
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Appearance Care
Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are. toxic. Others can burst
1’ into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle.
Some are dangerous
if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use
anything in a container to clean your Pontiac, be sure to follow the
instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaning
the inside.
Never use these to clean your vehicle:
* Gasoline * Carbon Tetrachloride 0 Turpentine
0- Benzene * Acetone . * Lacquer Thinner
a Naphtha Paint Thinner 0 Nail Polish Remover
They can
all be hazardous-some more than others-hd they can all damage
your vehicle, too.
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Don’t use any of these unless this
manual says you can.
In many
uses, they will damage your vehicle:
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Blea -
Reducing Agen
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Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM
Glass Cleaner (GM Part
No. 1050427)
or a liquid household glass cleaner will
remove normal tobacco smoke and dust
films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass,
because they may cause scratches.
Avoid placing decals on the inside rear
window, since they may have to be
scraped off later.
If abrasive cleaners are used
on the
inside of the rear window, an electric
defogger element may be damaged. Any
temporary license should not be
attached across the defogger grid.
Cleaning the Outside of the
Windshield and Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using
the windshield washer, or if the wiper
blade chatters when running, wax or
other material may be
on the blade or
windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield
with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami
Powder@ (GM Part
No. 105001 1). The
windshield is clean
if beads do not form
when you rinse it with water.
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously
with a cloth soaked in full strength
windshield washer solvent. Then rinse
the blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked on a
regular basis and replaced when worn.
Cleaning the Outside of Your
Pontiac
The paint finish on pour vehicle
provides beauty, depth of color, gloss
retention and durability.
Washing Your Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s
finish is to keep it clean by washing it
often with lukewarm or cold water.
Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct
rays of the sun. Don’t use strong
soaps
or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand,
dish or car washing (non-detergent)
soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that
contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning
agents should be flushed promptly and
not allowed to dry
on the surface, or
they could stain. Dry the finish with a
soft, clean chamois or a
100% cotton
towel to avoid surface scratches and
water spotting.
High pressure vehicle washes may
cause water to enter your vehicle.
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Component Center
Fuse Rating Circuitry
(AMP.)
1 Defogger Timer Relay
2 Air Conditioner Blower Relay (HI)
3 Air Conditioner Blower Relay (LO)
4 Rear Defogger and HVAC Circuit Breaker
5 Power Accessories Circuit Breaker
6 Power Windows and Sunroof Circuit Breaker
7 Headlight Circuit Breaker
8 Not Used
9 Chime Module
10 Hazard Flasher
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