1993 PONTIAC GRAND-PRIX tow

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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§ervice & Appearance Care
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
To make your tires last longer, have
them inspected and rotated at the
mileages recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule. See the
Index
under Scheduled Maintenance
Services.
Use this rotation pattern.
If you don't have P245/50ZR16 size
tires, use the rotation pattern shown
above for your size tires.
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If you have P245/510ZR16 size tires,
they must roll
in a certain 'direction for
the best overall performance. The
direction is shown
by an arrow on both
sidewalls. Because these tirles are
directional, they should be rotated
as
shown in the example above. These
tires should only be moved
from front
to rear and rear to front
on the same
side
of the vehicle.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust
the front and rear inflation pressure as
shown
on the Tire-Loading Information
label. Make certain that
all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See the Index
under Wheel Nut Torque.
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on
ri the parts to which it is
fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The
wheel could come off and cause an
accident. When you change a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to
the vehicle. In an emergency,
you
can use a cloth or a paper towel to
do this; but be sure to use a scraper
or wire brush later,
if you need to,
to get all the rust or dirt off. (See
the
Index under Changing a Flat
Tire.)
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Service & Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your
Pontiac
Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of
dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl with a
clean, damp cloth.
Your Pontiac dealer has
two GM
cleaners-a solvent-type spot lifter and
a foam-type powdered cleaner. They
will clean normal spots and stains very
well.
Here are some cleaning tips:
Always read the instructions on the
cleaner label.
Clean up stains as soon as you can-
before they set.
Use a clean cloth or sponge, and
change to a clean area often. A
soft
brush may be used if stains are
stubborn.
Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-
ventilated area only. If you use them,
don’t saturate the stained area.
If a ring forms after spot cleaning,
clean the entire area immediately or it
will set.
Using Foam-Type Cleaner on
Fabrrc
9 Vacuum and brush the area to remove
Always clean a whole trim panel or
any loose dirt.
section. Mask surrounding trim along
stitch or welt lines.
Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
following the directions on the
container label.
Use suds only and apply with a clean
sponge.
Don’t saturate the material.
Don’t rub it roughly.
As soon as you’ve cleaned the section,
use a sponge to remove the suds.
Rinse the section with a clean, wet
sponge.
Wipe off what’s left with a slightly
damp paper towel or cloth.
Then dry it immediately with an air
hose, a hair dryer or a heat lamp.
Wipe with a clean cloth.
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Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on
Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type
cleaner at all. Some spots and stains
will clean
off better with just water and
mild soap.
If you need to use it, then:
Gently scrape excess soil from the
trim material with a clean, dull knife
or scraper. Use very little cleaner,
light pressure and clean cloths
(preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning
should start at the outside of the
stain, “feathering” toward the center.
Keep changing to a clean section
of
the cloth.
When you clean a stain from fabric,
immediately dry the area with an air
hose, hair dryer,
or heat lamp to help
prevent a cleaning ring. (See the
previous
NOTICE.)
Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains: Like grease,
oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish,
coffee with cream, chewing gum,
cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax
crayon, tar and asphalt.
Carefully scrape off excess stain.
Then follow the solvent-type
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and
instructions
above.
asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle
seat fabric. They should be removed
as
soon as possible. Be careful,
because the cleaner will dissolve them
and may cause them to bleed.
Non-Greasy Stains: Like catsup,
coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice,
milk,
soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine
and blood.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
sponge the soiled area with cool water.
If a stain remains, follow the foam-
type instructions above.
If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit
or urine, treat the area with a water/
baking soda solution:
1 teaspoon
(5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup
(250 ml) of lukewarm water.
solvent-type cleaner.
Finally, if needed, clean lightly with
Combination Stains: Like candy, ice
cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and
unknown stains.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
clean with cool water and allow to
dY.
solvent-type cleaner.
If a stain remains, clean it with
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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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Schedule I
Is any of these true for your vehicle?
Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km).
Most trips are less than 10 miles (16 km) when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
The engine is at low speed most of the time (as in
door-to-door delivery, or in stop-and-go traffic).
You operate your vehicle in dusty areas.
You tow a trailer. (With some models, you shouldn’t ever
If any one (or more) of these is true for your driving, follow
Schedule
I.
tow a trailer. See the Index under Towing a Trailer.)
Schedule I1
Follow Schedule I1 only if none of the above conditions is
true.
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Maintenance Schedule
.
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ~ont.3
Schedule I
Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is
MAINLY driven under one or more of
the following conditions:
When most trips are less than 4 miles
When most trips are less than 10 miles
(6 km).
(16 lun) and outside temperatures
remain below freezing.
When most trips include extended
idling and/or frequent low-speed
operation, as in stop-and-go traffic.
When towing a trailer.*+
When operating in dusty areas.
Schedule I should also be followed if
the vehicle is used for delivery service,
police, taxi
or other commercial
applications.
An Emission Control Service.
~2 The US. Environmental Protection Agency has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item will not nullify the emission
warranty
or limit recall liability prior to the
completion of vehicle useful life. General
Motors, however, urges that all recommended
maintenance services be performed at the
indicated intervals and the maintenance be
recorded in Section
E: Maintenance Record.
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TO BE SERVICED
See Euplnrzatior~ of Scheduled Maintennitce
Sercices following Schedules I and II.
ITEM
NO.
2 I Chassis Lubrication
3 Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque
(3.E Engine, VIN Code T)*
41
Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection
Camshaft Timing Belt Inspection (3.4L Engine,
VIN Code X)*
81
Transaxle Service
10 I Spark Plug Wire Inspection*+
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) System
Inspection
(3.4L Code X engine only)**
14 Fuel Tank, Cap & Lines Inspection**
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WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months
(whichever occurs first).
Every other oil change.
At
6,000 Miles (10 000 km) and then every
15,000 Miles (25 000 !an) or as necessary.
At
60,000 Miles (100 000 km) and then every
l5,000 Miles (25 000 km).
See Explmution of Scheduled Muinterzance Services
following Schedules I and II.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km).
Every 30:000 Miles (50 000 km).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km).
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~ The services shown in this schedule up to
48,000 miles (80 000 km) are to be
performed after 48,000 miles at the same intervals.
MILES (000)
3 16 19 112115118121 (24127130133136139142145148
:dk* With some models, you shouldn't ever tow a
trailer. See the
Index under Towing a Trailer.
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