1993 PONTIAC GRAND-PRIX remote control

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 ........................................................................\
................ 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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Door Locks
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
Passengers-especially children-
can easily open the doors and fall
out. When
a door is locked, the
inside handle won’t open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through
an unlocked door when
you slow
down or
stop your vehicle.
This may not be
so obvious: You
increase the chance of being
thrown out
of the vehicle in a crash
if the doors aren’t locked. Wear
safety belts properly, lock your
doors, and you will be far better off
vhenever you drive your vehicle.
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There are several ways to lock and
unlock your vehicle.
From the Outside:
Use your door key or Remote Lock
if your vehicle has this option.
From the Inside:
To lock the door, move the lock control
rearward on each door. Move it forward
to unlock.
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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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Features & Controls
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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.
first.
(2016).
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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Features & Controls
Remote Trunk Release (OPTION)
Press the yellow trunk release button
heated in the glove box.
Hf you have an automatic transaxle, the
transaxle must be in
P (Park).
If y0.u have a manual transaxle,
remember that your trunk can be
opened at any time using the lock
release. Be sure to lock your doors.
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Convenience Net (OPTION)
Your vehicle may have a convenience
net. You’ll see it just inside the back
wall
of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags,
behind the net. It can help keep them
from falling over during sharp turns or
quick starts and stops.
The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads.
Store them in the trunk as far forward
as
you can.
You can unhook the net
so that it will
lie flat when you’re not using it.
Locking Glove Box
Your glove box has a combination lock.
The code is set to
“000” at the factory.
To Change the Code:
1. Remove the temporary guard and
discard it.
2. Push the release button on the right
side
of the lock. Open the glove box.
3. Hold the release button.
4. Slide the tab to the right of the
5. Move the number wheels to the code
number wheels up.
you want.
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The Instrument Panel-
Your Information System
Your instrument panel is designed to let
you know at
a glance how your vehicle
is running. You’ll how how fast you’re
going, how much fuel you’re using, and
many other things you’ll need to drive
safely and economically.
The main components of your
instrument panel are:
1. Light Controls
2. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever (Option)
3. Horn
4. Steering Wheel Controls (Option)
5. Instrument Cluster
6. Trip Odometer Reset
7. Ignition Switch
8. Windshield Wiper Controls
9. HUD Controls (Option)
IO. Vents
1 1. Glove Box Combination Lock
12. Vents
13. Glove Box/Fuse PaneVRemote
Trunk Release (Option)
14. Audio System
15. Gearshift Lever
16. Second-Gear Start Switch (Option)
17. Driver Information Center (Option)
18. Climate Controls/Rear Window
19. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
20. Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever
21. Brake Release
22. Hood Release (on floor by driver’s
door)
23. Vents Defogger
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recognize warning clues-such as
enough water, ice or packed snow
on
the road to make a “mirrored
surface”-and slow down when you
have any doubt.
If you have the anti-lock braking
system, remember: It helps avoid only
the braking skid.
If you do not have
anti-lock, then in a braking skid (where
the wheels are no longer rolling),
release enough pressure on the brakes
to get the wheels rolling again. This
restores steering control. Push the
brake pedal down steadily when you
have to stop suddenly. As long as the
wheels are rolling, you will have steering control. Steer the way you
want to go.
Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than
day driving. One reason is that some
drivers are likely to be impaired-
by alcohol or drugs, with night vision
problems, or by fatigue.
Here are some tips on night driving.
Drive defensively. Remember, this is
the most dangerous time.
Don’t drink and drive. (See the Index
under Drunken Driving for more on
this problem.)
Adjust your inside rearview mirror to
reduce the glare hom headlights
behind you.
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Since you can’t see as well, you may
need to slow down and keep more
space between you and other vehicles.
It’s hard to tell how fast the vehicle
ahead is going just by looking at its
taillights.
speed roads. Your headlights
can light
up only
so much road ahead.
Slow down, especially on higher
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you’re tired, pull off the road in a
safe place and rest.
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Service & Appearance Care
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Element
Engine
Oil Filter
PCV Valve
All Engines ........................................................................\
............. AC Type A-1129C
All Engines
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............. AC Type PF-51
3.1L V6
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................ ;. AC Type CV-892C
Twin Dual Cam (DOHC) 3.4L
V6 ............................................... AC Type CV-881C
3.1L V6
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.................. AC Type oR44LTSM
Twin
Dual Cam (DOHC) 3.4L V6 ............................................... AC Type oR42LTSM
Spark Plugs
Gap: 0.045 inch (1.14 mm)
Gap: 0.045 inch (1.14 mm)
Batteries
Remote Lock Control Transmitter ............................................... 2016 (2)
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