1994 PONTIAC GRAND-AM maintenance

Maintenance Schedule
CHECK OR
SERVICE
Starter Switch
WHAT TO DO
1. Before you start, be sure’ you have
enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake
(see “Parking Brake” in the Index if
necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off the
engine immediately if it starts.
3. On automatic transaxle vehicles, try
to start the engine in each gear. The
starter should work only
in “F’”
(Park) or “N” (Neutral). If the starter
works
in any other position, your
vehicle needs service.
On manual transaxle vehicles, put
the shift lever in “N” (Neutral), push
the clutch down halfway and
try to
start the engine. The starter should
work only when the clutch is pushed
down all the way to ‘the floor. If the
starter works when the clutch isn’t
pushed all the way down your
vehicle needs service.
CHECK OR
SERVICE
Brake-Transaxle
Shift Interlock
--
BTSI (Automatic
I‘ransaxle)
WHAT TO DO
1. Before you start, be sure you have
enough room around the vehicle. It
should be parked on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see
“Parking Brake”
in the Index if
necessary). NOTE: Be ready to
apply the regular brake immediately
if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to
the “RUN” position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the shift
lever out of
“P” (Park) with normal
effort. If the shift lever moves out of
“P’ (Park), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs service.
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Maintenance Schedule
CHECK OR SERVICE
Underbody Flushing
WHAT TO DO
At least every spring, use plain water to
flush any corrosive materials from the
underbody. Take care to clean
thoroughly any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
Section C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
hted below are inspections and services which should be
Ierformed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and
all). You should let your
GM dealer’s service department or
Ither qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any
lecessary repairs are completed at once.
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
testraint Systems
Steering,
Suspension and
?ront-Wheel-Drive
4xle Boot and Seal
[nspection
Exhaust System
[nspection
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Now and then, make sure all your belts,
buckles, latch plates, retractors,
anchorages and reminder systems are
working properly. Look for any loose
parts or damage. If you see anything that
might keep a restraint system from doing
its job, have it repaired.
Inspect the front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose or
missing parts, signs of wear, or lack of
lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hookup,
binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Clean and then inspect the drive axle
boot seals for damage, tears or leakage.
Replace seals
if necessary.
Inspect the complete exhaust system.
Inspect the body near the exhaust
system.
Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well
as open seams, holes, loose connections,
or other conditions which could cause a
heat build-up
in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust”
in the Index.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake
System
FLUIDlLUBRICANT
API service SH or SG Energy
Conserving I1 oils of the proper
viscosity. The
“SH’ designation may be
shown alone or
in combination with
others, such as “SH/CD,” “SH,SG,CD,”
“SG/CD,” etc. To determine the
preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of water (preferably
distilled) and good quality ethylene
glycol base antifreeze (GM Part No.
1052753 or equivaleot) conforming to
GM Specification 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming to GM
Specification 1825M.
Delco Supreme 11’ Brake Fluid (GM
Part No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3
brake fluid).
USAGE
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
Manual Transaxle
Shift Linkage
Automatic
Transaxle Shift
Linkage
FLUIDlLUBRICANT
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No.
12345347 or equivalent).
GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052884 or equivalent). Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM
Part
No. 12345349 or equivalent).
DEXRON@-111 or DEXRON@-IIE
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose
Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345 120) or
synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine oil.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part No.
1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI Grade
2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine oil.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date,
odometer reading and who performed the service in the
columns indicated. When completing the Maintenance
Performed column, insert the numbers from the Schedule I or
Schedule
I1 maintenance charts which correspond to the
maintenance performed. Also,
you should retain all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a
convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE
PERFORMED
SERVICED BY READING
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ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
SERVICED BY READING
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Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
SERVICED BY READING
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1994 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publications Order Form
in this book and mailing it with your check, money order or credit card information to Helm, lncorporated (address listed below).
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM
PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS
Product Service Publications (PSP’s), are bulletins, letters \
and articles
published for trained dealer service personnel. See Service Publica-
tions listed previously in this section.
A cumulative index is published quarterly during the current model
year. The indexes list all PSP’s published by Pontiac in the model year.
PSP Index
Year Form Number Price
1994 PSPI-94-P ........................ . . Free
1993 PSPI-93-P
.......................... Free
1992 PSPI-92-P
.......................... Free
1991 PSPI-91-P
............................... Free
PSP Bound Bulletin Book (Complete Year Bulletins)
Year Description Form Number Price
1992 All PSP’S .................... S-92-PSP-4 15.00
1991 All PSP’S .................... S-91-PSP-4 15.00
For subscription information call Helm, lncorporated.
SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis, repair and overhaul information
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steer-
ing, body, etc.
Model Form Number Price
1994 Pontiac Grand Am
............. S-9410-N TBA*
NOTE: Please specify special body or engine types on order form.
Write information in the Form Number column. For example: Turbo,
Convertible.
*Price to be announced at a later date. Call 1-800-782-4356 for further information.
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for owners and intended
to pro-
vide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner’s
Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
1994 Pontiac Grand Am Owner’s Manual
In Portfolio: lncludes
Porffolio, Owner‘s Manual and Warranty Booklet.
1994 Pontiac Grand Am In-Portfolio
........ .10260946 $15.00
Without Portfolio: Includes Owner’s Manual.
1994 Pontiac Grand Am Without Portfolio
... .lo260961 $10.00
CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS
Service Publications are available for current and past model Pontiac
vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model
name
of vehicle.
Address all inquiries to: HELM, INCORPORATED
PO. Box 07130 ~~ ~
Detroit, MI 48207
For
information and inquiriescall: 1-800-782-4356
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Index
Changing a Flat Tire ............. 162
“Check Gauges” Light
........... 100
Check Oil Light ................. 96
Engine Coolant .............. 188
Engine Oil Level
............. 179
Hydraulic Clutch
............. 187
Power Steering Fluid
......... 190
Safety Belt Systems
........... 42
Automatic ............... 184
Manual
.................. 186
Checking Things Under the Hood
. . 175
Checks
& Services. Owner ....... 232
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......... 209
Child Restraints
................. 33
Children and Safety Belts
......... 32
Circuit Breakers & Fuses ......... 2 12
Charging System Warning Light .... 97
Checking
Brake Fluid ................. 191
Transaxle Fluid
Cigarette Lighter ................ 86
City Driving
................... 132
Cleaner. Air
................... 183
Aluminum Wheels ........... 208
Antenna
.................... 1 18
Cassette Player and Tapes ...... 117
Compact Discs
.............. 11 8
Finish Damage .............. 209
Foreign Material
............. 209
Cleaning
Fabric ..................... 205
Glass ...................... 207
Inside of Your Pontiac ........ 204
Leather and Vinyl
............. 206
Outside of Your Pontiac
....... 208
Safety Belts
................. 207
Sheet Metal Damage
.......... 209
Special Problems
............ 206
Top of the Instrument Panel
.... 206
Underbody Maintenance
....... 209
Using Solvent Type Cleaner
.... 205
Warnings
........... 204.205. 207
Weatherstrips
............... 209
White Sidewall Tires
.......... 208
Windshield and Wiper Blades
... 207
Climate Control System .......... 102
Clock. Setting the
............... 107
Adding Fluid ................ 187
Checking Fluid
.............. 187
Coin Holder
.................... 86
Comfort Controls
............... 101
Air Conditioning System
...... 103
Climate Control System
....... 102
Defrosting
.................. 104
Heater
..................... 102
Ventilation
.................. 103
Clutch. Hydraulic
Compact Disc Player (see “Audio
Systems”)
Compact Spare Tire ............. 167
Control of a Vehicle
............. 122
Controlled-Cycle Windshield
Wipers ....................... 81
Convex Outside Mirror
........... 83
Coolant ....................... 188
Low Coolant Warning Light
..... 94
Safety Warnings. About
... 188. 189
Temperature Warning Light
..... 94
Thermostat ................. 190
Corrosion Protection
............ 209
Cruise Control
.................. 74
Cup Holders
.................... 85
Curves. Driving on
.............. 125
Checking & Adding .......... 188
Proper Mixture to Use
........ 188
Temperature Gage
............. 94
Customer Assistance Information . . 243
Daytime Running Lights ......... 77
Dead Battery: What to Do ........ 148
Defects. Safety. Reporting (see
“Safety Defects”)
Defensive Driving .............. 120
Defogger. Rear Window
......... 105
Defogging Your Windows
........ 102
Door Locks
..................... 47
Door. Remote Fuel Filler
......... 174
Downshifting
................ 62. 66
Driver Position .................. 17
Driving
At Night ................... 129
City
....................... 132
Controlling a Skid
............ 128
Defensive
.................. 120
Drunken
................... 120
Freeway
..................... 132
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