1993 PONTIAC GRAND-PRIX Owners Manual

Service & Appearance Care
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Fog Light Bulb Replacement
@-DOOR MODELS)
See the Index under Replacement
Bulbs to check the type of bulb to use.
To Replace a Bulb:
1. Remove the two screws.
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2. Remove the spring clip holding the
bulb and remove the bulb from the
lens.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Connect the new bulb to the
5. Place the bulb in the lens and
6. Put the lens in place and replace the
electrical
connector.
reattach the spring clip.
screws.
Fog light Bulb Replacement
(4-DOOR MODELS)
See the Index under Replacement
Bulbs to check the type of bulb to use.
To Replace a Bulb:
1. Open the hood and remove the two
pins from the cover above the fog
lights.
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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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3. To remove a socket with a tab, press
the tab, turn the socket counter-
clockwise and pull it free. To remove
the other sockets, just turn them
countercloclwise and pull them free.
4. Pull the bulb out. Do not twist it.
5. Push the new bulb into the socket.
6. Replace the socket in the light
7. Tighten the socket (both kinds) by
8. Replace the carpeting and fasteners.
assembly.
turning it clockwise.
Rear Light Bar Bulb
Replacement
(2- AND 4-DOOR MODELS)
See the Index under Replacement
Bulbs to check the type of bulb you
need 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.
3. Unscrew the wing nuts and pull the
light assembly forward.
4. Turn the socket countercloclrwise
until it feels loose and
pops away
from the rear light bar assembly.
5. Pull out the bulb. Do not twist the
bulb.
6. Push the new bulb into the socket.
7. Replace the socket in the light bar
8. Replace the wing nuts.
9. Replace the carpeting and fasteners.
assembly.
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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
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Loading Your Vehicle
Two labels on your vehicle show how
much weight it may properly carry. The
Tire-Loading Information label found
on the inside of the trunk lid 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 label,
found 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
167 lbs. (75 kg) in your trunk.
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the way your vehicle handles. These
could cause you to lose control.
Also, overloading can shorten the
life
of vour vehicle.
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Do not load your vehicle any
l heavier than the GVWR or
the maximum front and rear
GAWRs.
If you do, parts on your
vehicle can break, or it can change
our warranty does not cover parts
or components that fail because of
If YQU put things inside your vehicle-
like suitcases,
tools, packages, or
anything else-they will go as fast as the
vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn
quickly, or if there is a crash, they’ll
keep going. Things
you put inside your
vehicle can strike and injure
PI- ,,le in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
Put things in the trunk of your
vehicle. In a trunk, put them as
far forward as you can. Try to
spread the weight evenly.
Never
stack heavier things, like
suitcases, inside the vehicle so
that some of them are above the
tops of the seats.
When you carry something inside
the vehicle, secure it whenever
you can.
* Don’t leave a seat folded down
unless you need to.
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4 Tires
We don't make tires. Yo'ur new vehicle
comes with
high quality tires made by a
leading tire manufacturer. These tires
are warranted
by the tire manufacturers
and their warranties are delivered with
every
new Pontiac. If your spare tire is a
different brand than your road tires, you
will have a tire warranty folder from
each of these manufacturers.
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1 A, Poorly maintained armd improperly used tires are dangerous.
b Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much
friction. YOU could have an &-out and a serious accident. See Loading Your
Vehicle earlier in this section.
accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the
recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are
cold.
Overinflated tires are more Likely to be cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden
impact, such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended
pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your
tires have been damaged, replace them.
Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting
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Inflation-Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label
which is on the inside of the trunk lid
shows the correct inflation pressures for
your tires, when they’re cold. “Cold”
means your vehicle has been sitting for
at least three hours or driven
no more
than a mile. Don’t let anyone
tell you th
underinflation
or overinflati
all right. It’s not.
If your tires d
have enough air (underinflation
Too much heat
If your tires have too much air
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 ItPa).
How to Check:
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to
check tire pressure. Simply loolting 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.
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