1993 PONTIAC GRAND-PRIX ECO mode

Features & Controls
Power Door Locks
You can lock or unlock all doors of your
vehicle from the driver or passenger
door lock switch.
On 4-door models, the switch on each
rear door works only that door’s lock. It
won’t lock (or unlock) all of the
doors-that’s a safety feature.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, open your
door and set the loclss from inside. Then
get
out and close the door.
Automatic Door Locks
Just close your doors and turn on the
ignition.
If you have an automatic
transaxle, all
of the doors will loclt when
you move your shift lever out of
P (Park) or N (Neutral). If you have a
manual transaxle, all of the doors will
lock when the vehicle goes about
8 mph
(13 ltrn/h). Each time ycu close your
doors and turn on the ignition, the
doors will lock automatically only once.
If someone needs to get out while the
vehicle is running, have that person use
the manual or power loclt. When the
door is closed again, it will not lock
automatically. Just use the manual
or
power lock to lock the door again.
Remote Lock Control (OPTION)
If your Pontiac has this option, you can
lock and unlock your doors or unlock
your trunk from up to
30 feet (9 m)
using the key chain transmitter.
Operation
When you press and release UNLOCK,
the driver’s door will unlock and the
interior lights will come on. They’ll stay
on for
40 seconds, or until you turn the
ignition to
ON.
Press and release UNLOCK a second
time within five seconds to unlock the
passenger door or doors.
To loclt all doors, press DOOR. The
interior lights will come on for two
seconds to show the lock function has
worked. If you first press
UNLOCK
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and then press DOOR within 40
seconds, the interior lights will stay on
until the 40 seconds are over.
Press
a to unlock the trunk. Your
interior lights will not come
on.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your
Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from
unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer.
Remember to bring the remaining
transmitter with you when you go to
your dealer. When the dealer matches
the replacement transmitter to your
vehicle, the remaining transmitter must
also be matched. Once the new
transmitter is coded, the lost
transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.
You can match a transmitter to as many
different vehicles as you
own, provided
they are equipped with exactly the same
model system. (General Motors offers
several different models of these
systems on their vehicles.) Each vehicle
can have only two transmitters matched
to it. See your dealer to match
transmitters to another vehicle.
Your Remote Lock Co~ntrol operates
on
a radio frequency subject to Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules.
This device complies with Part
15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This
device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) This device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Should interference
to this system
occur, try this:
Check to determine if battery
replacement is necessary. See the
instructions
on battery replacement
later in this section.
Check the distance. You may be too
far from your vehicle. This product
has a maximum range.
Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal.
See your Pontiac dealer or a qualified
technician for service.
Changes or modifications to this system
by other than an authorized service
facility could void authorization to
use
this equipment.
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Driver Information Center
(OPTION)
The Driver Information Center provides
useful information while you travel. It
will tell you:
Date and Time
Direction of Travel
Average Speed
Average Fuel Economy
Instant Fuel Economy
Driving Range before Refueling
Condition of Vehicle Systems
Using the Driver Information
Center
When you start your engine, the Driver
Information Center displays the date,
time and direction of travel. For other
information, press the control buttons.
On some models, the Driver
Information Center also checks nine
vehicle systems when you start your
engine. It flashes messages as it checks
these systems. The messages do not
mean something is wrong with your
vehicle unless they continue to flash.
Control Buttons
Ten buttons control Driver Information
Center functions.
RANGE Shows how much farther
you can travel with the fuel
you have.
AVG SPEED: Shows your average
speed since the last time
you reset the
function. It counts only the time the
engine is running.
AVG ECON: Shows your average fuel
economy since the last time you reset
the function.
INST ECON: Shows your fuel
economy at the time you
push the
button.
RESET: Works with other buttons to
reset the functions.
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Features GL Controls
Control Buttons (CONT.)
SYSTEMS CHECK: Tells you when
routine service is needed and, on some
models, checks your vehicle's operating
systems.
Two buttons control adjustments to the
calendar:
MODE and SET. MODE
also controls selection of English or
metric units for the Driver Information
Center and Head-Up Display, if your
vehicle has one. See
Cakndar later in
this section. See the Index under Head-
Wp Display.
Twlo, buttons control adjustments to the
compass:
NORTH and CAL. See the
Index under Compass.
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RANGE: Press to see how much
farther you can travel before refueling.
If this is less than
40 miles (64 km), a
message will be displayed. Press again to turn
off the display.
Range calculations are based
on how
much fuel is in the tank and your
average fuel economy. For best results,
each time you refuel you should reset
the range function.
To Reset Range:
1. Press RANGE.
2. Press and hold RESET for one
Range is updated automatically
w
you reset average fuel economy.
second.
rhen
AVG SPEED: Press to display your
vehicle's average speed during all the
time the engine was running since the
last time
you reset the function. Press
again to turn
off the display.
To Reset Average Speed:
1. Press AVG SPEED.
2. Press and hold RESET for one
AVG ECON: Press to display your
average fuel economy since the last time
you reset the function. Press again to
turn
off the display.
To Reset Average Economy:
1. Press AVG ECON.
2. Press and hold RESET for one
second.
second.
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INST ECON: Press to display your
fuel economy at the time you press the
button. The display will be updated
every five seconds until you turn it off.
Press again to turn off the display.
SYSTEMS CHECK: Press to display
the systems monitor
(STE Model only).
If your model does not have the systems
monitor, it will display the sewice
reminder sequence.
If it has the systems
monitor, press again to display the
service reminder sequence.
Systems Monitor: This checks to be
sure the following systems in your
vehicle are in proper working order:
Front lights
Rear lights
Side lights
Doors
Hood
Washer fluid
Trunk
Fuel tank
Anti-lock brakes (if equipped)
The systems monitor briefly displays
messages as it checks these systems. If
it finds a problem, the systems monitor
will display a continuous
or flashing
message about the problem. If all
systems are satisfactory, the service
reminder sequence will begin.
If you pull a trailer, the extra trailer
lamp bulbs will not allow the systems
monitor to properly detect a burned-out
bulb. When the trailer lights are
disconnected, the systems monitor will
again monitor the bulbs.
Service Reminder Sequence: This
shows the distance remaining to the
next recommended:
Oil change (OIL)
Oil filter change (OIL FILT)
Air filter change (AIR FILT)
Tire rotation (ROT TIRE)
Tune up (TUNE UP)
Press SYSTEMS CHECK each time
you want to see the next item in the
sequence.
When you have any of these services
performed, be sure to reset the service
reminder.
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Control Buttons (CONT.)
To Reset the Service Reminder:
1. Press SYSTEMS CHECK until the
2. Press and hold RESET for one
service
appears.
second. The maximum recommended
interval before the next service will
be displayed.
You can reduce the interval by
continuing to hold
RESET. The interval
will decrease by 500 miles (800 krn) for
each second you hold the button. When
it reaches
100 miles (160 km) , it will go
back to the maximum.
As you are driving, when less than 100
miles (160 km) remains until a
recommended service, a message will be
displayed when you start your engine. It
will periodically flash
on the screen
until you reset it.
I os
Calendar
With the engine running, the day and
date are displayed unless you select
another function, such as average
speed.
MODE Press to display the following
sequence:
AWPM
Hour
Minute
Month
Day
Year
EnglisWMetric
Press
MODE each time you want to see
the next item in the sequence.
To Reset the Calendar:
1. Press MODE until the function you
want to reset appears.
2. Press and hold SET.
3. Release SET when the function is
Repeat for each function you want to
reset. If more than five seconds pass
before you press
SET or MODE, start
the procedure again to continue making
changes.
To Choose English or Metric Units:
1, Using the tip of a ball point pen (or
something similar), press
MODE
seven times to cycle through the
calendar functions.
2. Press SET to change from English to
metric units,
or metric to English.
This changes the units shown in the
Driver Information Center and the
Head-Up Display,
if your vehicle has
one.
correct.
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Service lS Appearance C
Checking Aim of the Headlights
(CONT.)
To make sure your headlights are
aimed properly, read all the
instructions before beginning.
Failure to follow these instructlons
could cause damage to headlight
parts.
State inspection stations will allow a
vertical reading of up plus .76 degrees
or down minus
.76 degrees €or the
center of the bubble.
It is recommended that the upper limit
not exceed up plus
.4 degrees for the
center of the bubble. There may be
an
increased chance of being flashed if
adjustment is much above
up plus
.4 degrees.
Aiming HeadJishts
(2-DOOR MODELS)
To check the aim, the vehicle should be
properly prepared as follows:
The vehicle must have all four tires on
a perfectly level surface.
The vehicle should not have any
snow, ice or mud attached to it.
There should not be any cargo or
loading
of vehicle, except it should
have a full tank
of gas and one person
or
160 pounds (75 kg) on the driver’s
seat.
Tires should be properly inflated.
The horizontal indicator should read
0 (zero).
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ITEM
NO. SERVICE
ITEM NO. SERVICE
5
6
Engine
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
(California
3.1L Code T, engine*)-Inspect the
belt for cracks, fraying, wear and proper tension.
Replace as needed,
Camshaft Timing Belt Inspection
(3.4L Code X
engine only)*-Inspect for cracks, wear or oiliness.
Check tensioner for proper operation. See the
service manual. (To purchase a service manual,
see the
Index under Publications.) Replace parts
as needed.
7 Cooling System Service*-Drain, flush and refill
the system with new or approved recycled coolant
conforming to
GM Specification 1825111. Keep
coolant at the proper mixture as specified. See the
Index under Coolant. This provides proper freeze
protection, corrosion inhibitor level, and engine
operating temperature.
Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked,
swollen or deteriorated. Tighten screw-type hose
. clamps. Clean the outside of the radiator and air
conditioning condenser. Wash the pressure cap
and neck.
To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a
pressure test of both the cooling system and the
pressure cap.
8 Transaxle Service-For manual transaxles, fluid
doesn’t require changing.
For automatic transaxles, change both the fluid
and filter every
15,000 miles (25 000 lun) if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of
these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90°F (32°C) or
higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
9
10
When doing frequent trailer towing. (With some
models,
you shouldn’t ever tow a trailer. See the
Index under Towing a Trailer.)
Uses such as found in taxi, police car or delivery
service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any
of these
conditions, change both the fluid and filter every
100,000 miles (160 000 km).
Spark Plug Replacement *-Replace spark plugs
with the proper type. See the
Index under
Replacement Parts.
Spark Plug Wire Inspection*+Inspect for
burns, cracks
or other damage. Check the boot fit
at the coils and at the spark plugs. Replace wires
as needed.
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