1993 PONTIAC GRAND-PRIX brake

How to Use this Manual
Vehicle Symbols (CQNT.)
These symbols are on some of your
controls:
Windshield
WiperlWasher
Windshield Defroster
Rear Window Defogger
Ventilating Fan
Power Window
These symbols are used on warning and
indicator lights:
Engine Coolant - Fd
Temperature .HccF
Battery Charging
System
Fuel
Engine Oil Pressure
Brake
Anti-Lock Brakes
Here are some other symbols you may
see:
Fuse
Trunk Release
Lighter
Horn
Speaker
Hood Release
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Here you can learn about the
many standard and optional
features on your Pontiac. and information on starting. shifting and
braking
. Also explained are the
instrument panel and the warning
systems that tetl you if everything is
working properly-and what to
do if
you have a problem .
Features & Controls
Keys ........................................................................\
........................................... 44
Locks ........................................................................\
......................................... 45
Remote Lock Control ........................................................................\
................ 46
Glove Box ........................................................................\
................................... 50
Ignition ........................................................................\
....................................... 52
Starting Your Engine ........................................................................\
................. 54
Engine Block Heater ........................................................................\
.................. 56
Shifting the Transaxle ........................................................................\
................ 57
Second-Gear Start ........................................................................\
..................... 61
Parking Brake ........................................................................\
............................. 64
Shifting into Park ........................................................................\
....................... 65
Windows ........................................................................\
..................................... 70
Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever .................................................................. 70
Cruise Control ........................................................................\
............................ 72
Windshield Wipers ........................................................................\
..................... 76
Windshield Washer ........................................................................\
.................... 77
Headlights ........................................................................\
.................................. 78
Interior Lights ........................................................................\
............................ 81
Mirrors ........................................................................\
........................................ 83
Storage Compartments ........................................................................\
.............. 85
Ashtrays and Lighter ........................................................................\
................. 87
Sunroof ........................................................................\
....................................... 90
Instrument Panel ........................................................................\
....................... 92
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators .............................................................. 95
Driver Information Center ........................................................................\
...... 105
Head-Up Display ........................................................................\
..................... 110
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New Vehicle “Break-In”
6. Write the code down in case you
7. Slide the tab down.
8. Close the glove box and turn the
forget
it.
numbers
off the code. Your glove box
is now locked. If
you forget your combination, use the
emergency “key strip” provided. Keep
your emergency “key strip” someplace
other than the glove box. 1. Insert the “ley strip” in the slot next
to the first numbered wheel
of the
combination.
2. Turn the wheel until the “key strip”
slips in farther.
3. Repeat steps 1-2 at the other wheels.
4. Open the glove box.
If you still need help, see your Pontiac
dealer.
an elaborate “break-in.” But it will
perform better in the long run
if
you follow these guidelines:
Don’t drive at any one speed-
fast or slow-for the first
500
miles (804 km). Don’t make hll-
throttle starts.
Avoid making
first
200 miles (322 lun) or so.
During this time new brake
linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard
stops with new linings
can mean
premature wear and earlier
;8r:li .4.,Y ‘‘;-:A replacement. Follow this
$j “breaking-in” guideline every
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Features & Controls
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It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in
h P {Park} with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine
is running unless you have to. If you
h,ave left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others
could
be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park).
See th’e Index under Shifting Into P (Park). If you are parking on a hill, or if
you’re pulling a trailer, also e Index under Parking ~yt Hills or Towing a
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Reverse
R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up.
Shifting to
R (Reverse)
vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to
R
only after your vehicle is stopped.
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To rock your vehicle back and forth to
get
out of snow, ice or sand without
damaging your transaxle, see the
Index
under If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice or Snow .
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Neufral
N (Neutral): In this position, your
engine doesn’t connect with the wheels.
To restart when you’re already moving,
use
N (Neutral) only. Also, use
N (Neutral) when your vehicle is being
towed.
Ir Shifting out of P (Park) or
N (Neutral) while your
;ine
is “racing” (running at higl
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speed) is dangerous. Unless your
foot is firmly on the brake pedal,
your vehicle could
move very
rapidly.
You could lose c
hit people or objects. Don’t
shi
out of P (Park) or N (Ne
while
yo mginc racin
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2 (Second Gear): This position gives
you more power but lower fuel
economy.
You can use 2 on hills. It can
help control your speed as
you go down
steep mountain roads, but then you
would also want to use your brakes off
and on.
NOTICE
Don't drive in 2 (Second Gear) for 1
more than 5 miles (8 km), or at
speeds over
55 mph (88 lun/h), or
you can damage your transaxle.
Use
D (m or D if your vehicle has
Overdrive)
as much as possible.
Don't shift into
2 unless you are
going slower than
65 mph
(105 kdh) , or you can damage
your engine.
Second-Gear Sfatf (omow
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
Second-Gear Start feature. Press 2ND
GEAR START to provide more
traction when
you are starting on ice or
other slippery surfaces. The transaxle
will be in second gear when the vehicle
begins
to move. After starting in second
gear the vehicle will upshift normally.
This feature is only for improved
traction when the road surface is
slippery and is not intended
for
continuous use. Always use NORMAL
for normal road conditions.
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Features & Controls
. Shzpng the Five-Speed
Manual Transaxle
There are seven different positions:
N Neutral
1 First Gear
2 Second Gear
3 ThirdGear
4 Fourth Gear
5 FifthGear
R Reverse
Maximum engine speed is limited on
manual transaxle vehicles to protect
driveline components from improper
operation.
1 3 5
2 4 R
This is your shift pattern. Here's how to
operate your transaxle:
1 (First Gear): Press the clutch pedal
and shift into
1. Then, slowly let up on
the clutch pedal as you press the
accelerator pedal.
You can shift into 1 when you're going
less than
20 mph (32 km/h). If you've
come to a complete stop and it's hard to
shift into
1, put the shift lever in
N (Neutral) and let up on the clutch.
Press the clutch pedal back down. Then
shift into
1.
2 (Second Gear): Press the clutch
pedal as you let up on the accelerator
pedal and shift into
2. Then, slowly let
up on the clutch pedal as you press the
accelerator pedal.
3,4 and 5 (Third, Fourth and Fifth
Gears): Shift into 3,4 and 5 the same
way you do for
2. Slowly let up on the
clutch pedal as you press the
accelerator pedal.
To Stop: Let up on the accelerator
pedal and press the brake pedal. Just
before the vehicle stops, press the
clutch pedai and the brake pedal, and
shift to
N (Neutral).
N (Neutral): Use this position when
you start
or idle your engine.
R (Reverse): To back up, press down
the clutch pedal and
shift into R. Let up
on the clutch pedal slowly while
pressing the accelerator pedal.
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[ou cannot go from 5 (Fifth Gear) into
R (Reverse). If you try, you will be
ocked out.
You must first shift to 1,2,
5 or 4 and then shift into R (Reverse).
rhis is
a safety feature.
Shift
to R (Reverse) only after your
vehicle is stopped. Shifting to
R (Reverse) while your vehicle is
moving
could damage your
transaxle.
Use, use R (Reverse), along with the
mlting brake, for parking your vehicle.
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Shift Light
If you have a manual transaxle, you
have a shift light. This light will show
you when to shift to the next higher
gear for best fuel economy.
When this light comes on, you can shift
to the next higher gear if weather, road
and traffic conditions let you.
For the best fuel economy, accelerate
slowly and shift when the light comes
on.
While
you accelerate, it is normal for
the light to
go on and off if you quickly
change the position
of the accelerator.
Ignore the shift light when you
downshift.
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Shift Speeds
(IWANUAL TRANSAXLE)
This chart shows when to shift to the
next higher gear for the best
fuel
economy.
Acceleration Shift Speeds €or 3.4L
(Code X) Engine:
1st to 2nd 17 mph (27Wh)
2nd to 3rd 30 mph (48 km/h)
3rd to 4th 39 mph {63 km/h)
4th to 5th 44 mph (71 km/h)
If your speed drops below 210 mph
(32 Wh), or if the engine is not
running smoothly, you should
downshift
to the next lower gear. You may have to
downshift two or more gears to keep the
engine running smoothly or for good
performance.
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