1993 PONTIAC GRAND-PRIX parking brake

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 ........................................................................\
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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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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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[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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I CAUTION
A If you skip more than one
L A gear when you downshift,
you could lose control of your
vehicle. And you could injure
yourself or others. Don’t shift from
5 tn 2 nr 4 tn 7.
If you skip nwrt: ~11arl one gear
when you downshift,
or if you race
the engine when you downshift,
you can damage the clutch nr
transaxle.
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Pump-to-Set Parking Brake
The parking brake uses the brakes on
the rear wheels.
To Set the Parking Brake:
Hold the regular brake pedal down with
your right foot. Pump your parking
brake pedal several times with your left
foot until the pedal feels firm.
If the
ignition is
on, the brake system warning
light will come on.
Over time, more
pumps may be needed
to set the parking brake firmly. If it ever
takes more than two full pumps, have
the brake system adjusted by your
dealer.
To Release the Parking Brake:
Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull
the
BRAKE RELEASE lever.
Driving with the parKing DraKe
on
can cause your rear brakes to
overheat. You may have to replace
them, and you could also damage
other parts of your vehicle.
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If You are on a Hill:
See the Index under Parking on Hills.
That section shows how to turn your
front wheels.
If You are Towing a Trailer and are
Parking on any Hill:
See the Index under Towing a Trailer.
That section shows what to do first to
keep the trailer from moving.
Shifting Info P (Park)-Colurnn
Shift (AUTOMATIC JRANSAXLE)
I CAUTION
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It is dangerous to get out of
your vehicle if the shift lever
is not fully in P (Park) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your
vehicle can roll.
If you have 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, use
the steps that follow. If you are
pulling
a trailer, also see the Index
under Parking on Hills or Towing
a Trailer.
I parking on a hill, or if you’re
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your
right foot and set the parking brake.
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2. Move the shiH lever into P (Park)
Pull the lever towards you.
position like this:
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Shifting Into P (Park)-CoJumn
Shift (CONJ.)
* Move the lever up as far as it will go.
3. Move the ignition key to Lock.
4. Remove the key and take it with you.
If you can walk away from your
vehicle with the igniti'on key in your
hand, your vehicle is in P [Park).
Shifting lnto P (Park)-Console
Shift (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE)
GAUTIUN
It is dangerous to get out of
your vehicle
if the shift lever
is not fully in P (Park) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your
vehicle can roll.
If you have 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, use
the steps that follow. If
you are
parking
on a hill, or if you're
pulling
a trailer, also see the Index
under Parking on Hills or Towing
a Trailer.
2. Move the shift lever into the P (Park)
position like this:
Hold in the button on the lever,
and push the lever all the way
toward the front of your vehicle.
3. Move the ignition key to Lock.
4. Remove the key and take it with you.
If you can walk away from your
vehicle with the ignition key
in your
hand, your vehicle is in
P (Park).
I. Hold the brake pedal down with your
right foot and set the parking brake.
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the
Engine Running
(AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE)
It is dangerous to leave your
vehicle with the engine
running. Your vehicle could move suddenly
if the shift lever is not
fully in P (Park) with the parking
brake firmly set. And, if you leave
the vehicle with the engine running,
it could overheat and even catch
fire.
You or others could be injured.
Don't leave your vehicle with the
engine running unless
you have to.
If you have to leave your vehicle with
the engine running, be sure
your vehicle
is in P (Park) and your parking brake is
firmly set before you leave it. After
you've moved
the shift lever into the
P (Park) position, hold tbe regular
bralre pedal down. Then, see
if you can
move the shift lever away from P (Park)
without first
pulling it toward you (or, if
you have the console shift lever,
without first pushing the button).
If you
can, it means that the shift lever wasn't
hlPy locke'd into P (Park).
Parking Your Vehick
(MANUAL TRdNSAXLE)
Before you get out of your vehicle,. put
your manual transaxle in R (Reverse)
and firmly apply the parking brake.
If
you are parking on a hill, see the
Index under Parking an Mills.
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is not hlly in P (Park) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your
vehicle can roll. Don’t leave pur
vehicle when the engine is running
unless you have to. If you’ve left
the engine running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle
won’t move, even when
you’re on fairly level ground, always
set your parking brake and move
the
shift lever to P (Park).
If you are parking on a hill, or if
you’re pulling a trailer, also see the
In&x under Parking on Hills or
Towing a Tnzileu.
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Horn
You can sound the horn by pressing the
horn symbols on your steering wheel.
Tilt Steering Wheel (omow
A tilt steering wheel allows you to
adjust the steering wheel before
you
drive. You can also raise it to the
highest level
to give your legs more
room when you exit and enter the
vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering
wheel and pull the lever.
Move the
steering wheel to
a comfortable level,
then release the lever to
lock the wheel
in place.
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