1993 PONTIAC GRAND-PRIX ignition

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 ........................................................................\
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Locks ........................................................................\
......................................... 45
Remote Lock Control ........................................................................\
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Glove Box ........................................................................\
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Ignition ........................................................................\
....................................... 52
Starting Your Engine ........................................................................\
................. 54
Engine Block Heater ........................................................................\
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Shifting the Transaxle ........................................................................\
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Second-Gear Start ........................................................................\
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Parking Brake ........................................................................\
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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 ........................................................................\
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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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Features & Controls
When a new Pontiac is delivered, the
dealer removes the plugs from the keys,
and gives them to the first owner.
Each plug has a code
on it that tells
your dealer or a qualified locksmith
how to make extra keys. Keep the plugs
in a safe place. If you lose your keys,
you’ll be able to have new ones made
easily using these plugs.
Keys The ignition keys are for the ignition
only.
Leaving young children in a
4 b vehicle with the ignition key
is dangerous for many reasons. A
child or others could be badly
injured or even killed.
They could operate power windows
or other controls, or even make the
I vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys
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The door keys are for the doors and all
other locks.
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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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3attery Replacement
Jnder normal use, the batteries in your
:ey chain transmitter should last about
wo years.
r‘ou can tell the batteries are weak if the
ransmitter won’t work at the normal
ange in any location. If you have to get
‘lose to your vehicle before the
ransmitter works, it’s probably time to
hange the batteries.
?o Replace Batteries in the Remote
mck Control:
. If your transmitter has a screw,
remove the screw from the back
cover. If it doesn’t have a screw, pop
the cover off by inserting
a dime (or
similar object) in the slot between the
covers and twisting.
2. Lift the front cover off, bottom half
3. Remove and replace the two batteries
4. Reassemble the transmitter.
5. Check the transmitter operation.
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Theft
Vehicle theft
is big business, especially
in some cities. Although your Pontiac
has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put
on it can male it impossible to steal.
However, there are ways you can help.
Key in the Ignition: If you walk away
from your vehicle with the keys inside,
it’s an easy target for
joy riders or
professional thieves-so don’t do it.
When you park your Pontiac and open
the driver’s door, you’ll hear a tone
reminding you to remove your ley from
the ignition and take it with you.
Always do this. Your steering wheel will
be locked, and
so will your ignition. If
you have an automatic transaxle, taking
your ley out also
locks your transaxle.
And remember to lock the doors.
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Parking at Night: Park in a lighted
spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your
valuables out
of sight. Put them in a
storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots: If you park in a lot
where someone will be watching your
vehicle, it’s best to lock it
up and take
your keys. But what if you have to leave
your ignition key? What if
you have to
leave something valuable in your
vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area,
Lock the glove box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key with you.
like your
trunk or glove
box.
Key Finder
Pull the driver’s door handle to light the
door
Iock for a few seconds. This helps
you find the
lock when it’s dark.
Trunk Lock
To unlock the trunk from the outside,
insert the door key and
turn it.
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Features & Controls
Qnifion Switch
Nith the ignition key in the ignition
;witch, you can turn the switch to five
~ositions:
kccessory: An “on” position in which
rou can operate your radio and
vindshield wipers. Press in the ignition
;witch as you turn the top of it toward
Lock: The only position in which you
:an remove the key. This locks your
;teering wheel, ignition and transaxle.
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Off: Unlocks the steering wheel,
ignition, and transaxle, but does not
send electrical power to any accessories,
Use this position if your vehicle must
be
pushed or towed, but never try to push-
start your vehicle.
Run: An “on” position to which the
switch returns after you start your
engine and release the switch. The
switch stays in the
Run position when
the engine is running. But even when
the engine is not running, you can use
Run to operate your electrical power
accessories, and to display some instru-
ment panel warning lights.
Start: Starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The
ignition switch will return to
Run for
normal driving.
Note that even
if the engine is not
running, the positions
Accessory and
Run are “on” positions that allow you
to operate your electrical accessories,
such
as the radio.
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CAUTION I
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Lock
On manual transaxle
vehicles, turning the key to
will lock the steering column I
and result in a loss of ability to
steer the vehicle. This could cause a
collision.
If you need to turn the
engine
off while the vehicle is
moving, turn the key only to
Off.
Don’t press the key release button
while the vehicle is moving.
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key only with your hand. Using a
tool to force it could break the key
or the ignition switch. If none of
this works, then your vehicle need
service.
Key Release Button
(MANUAL TRANSAXLE)
The ignition ley cannot be removed
from the ignition unless the key release
button is used.
To Remove the Key:
Turn the key to the Lock position while
pressing the key release button
down at
the same time. Keeping your finger on
the button, pull the key straight out.
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Both Transaxles
2. Don’t push the accelerator pedal
before starting your engine. In some
other vehicles you might need to do
this, but because of your vehicle’s
computer systems, you don’t.
3. Turn the ignition to Start. When the
engine starts, let go of the key. The
idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.
4. If your engine won’t start (or starts
but then stops), it could be flooded
with too much gasoline. Try pushing
your accelerator pedal all the way to
the floor and holding it there as you
hold the key in
Start for about three
seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly
but then stops again, do the same
thing, but this time keep the pedal
down for five or six seconds. This
clears the extra gasoline from the
engine.
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