1994 PONTIAC GRAND-AM wiring

Your Driving and the Road
I Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount
of experience. Before setting out for the
open road, you’ll want to get to know
your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel
of handling and braking with the added
weight
of the trailer. And always keep in
mind that the vehicle you are driving is
now a good deal longer and not nearly
so
.responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch
and platform, safety chains, electrical
connector, lights, tires and mirror
adjustment. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer
moving and then apply the trailer brake
controller by hand to be sure the brakes
are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be
sure that the load is secure, and that the
lights and any trailer brakes are still
working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when driving
your vehicle without a trailer. This can
help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up
ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And,
because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll
need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to
your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
with one hand. Then, to move the trailer
to the left, just move that hand to the left.
To move the trailer to the right, move
your hand to the right. Always back up
slowly and,
if possible, have someone
guide you.
Making Turns
When you’re turning with a trailer, make
wider turns than normal. Do this
so your
railer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs,
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid
ierky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in
3dvance.
Turn Signals When
Towing
a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has
to have a different turn signal flasher and
extra wiring. The green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash whenever you
signal a
turn or lane change. Properly
hooked up, the trailer lights will also
flash, telling other drivers you’re about to
turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows
on your instrument panel will flash for
turns even
if the bulbs on the trailer are
burned out. Thus, you may
think drivers
behind you are seeing your signal when
they are not. It’s important to check
occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs
are still working.
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Headlight Bulb
Replacement
For the type of bulb, see “Replacement
Bulbs”
in the Index.
1. On the driver’s side only, unscrew the
butterfly fastener. Then lift the plate.
Both Sides:
2. Twist the bulb assembly
counterclockwise 1/6 turn and pull out
the bulb assembly.
3. Unclip the bulb assembly from the
wiring harness.
4. Reverse steps 1-3 to replace the bulb
assembly and headlight housing.
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Service & Appearance Care
3e sure you replace a bad fuse with a new
me of the correct size.
Fuses & Circuit
Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses and circuit breakers.
The main fuse panel is located on the left
side of the instrument panel. To access the
fuses, open the fuse panel door.
Look at the silver-colored band inside tht
fuse. If the band is broken or melted,
replace the fuse.
NOTICE:
Never install a higher rated fuse.
Damage to your vehicle wiring may
result with an incorrect fuse.
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Service & Appearance Care
I Headlight Wiring
The headlight wiring is protected by a
circuit breaker in the fuse block. An
electrical overload
will cause the lights to
go on and off or,
in some cases, to remain
off. If this happens, have your headlight
system checked right away.
I
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected
~y a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the
notor overheats due to heavy snow, etc.,
:he wiper will stop until the motor
cools.
[f the overload is caused by some
:lectrical problem, have
it fixed.
Power Windows and Other
Power Options
Clircuit breakers in the fuse panel protect
:he power windows and other power
iccessories. When the current load is too
leavy, the circuit breaker opens and
:loses, protecting
the circuit until the
aroblem is fixed.
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Index
Tachometer .................. 92
Voltmeter
.................... 97
Garment Hook
.................. 86
Gas Station Information
...... Last Page
Gasoline
...................... 173
Gasoline Tank. Filling Your
... 174. 2 I6
Gear Positions (see “Shifting the
Gearshift Lever (see “Shifting the
Transaxle”) ................... 59
GloveBox
..................... 54
Graphic Equalizer (see “Audio
Gross Axle Weight Rating
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Transaxle”) ................... 59
Systems”) .................... 11 1
(GAWR) .................... 197
(GVWR) .................... 197
Halogen Bulbs ................ 194
Hazard Warning Flashers ......... 148
Head Restraint .................. 10
H.eadlight
& Taillight. Removing
and Replacing ............ 195. 196
High-Low Beam Changer ...... 78
Instrument Panel Intensity
Control
.................... 79
“On” Reminder
............... 77
Headlights ..................... 77
Replacement Bulb ........ 195. 2 17
Wiring ..................... 2 i4
Heater (see “Comfort Controls”)
Heater,.Engine Block
.. 1 ...... 58. 182
iigh Beams .................... 78
3ighway Hypnosis
.............. 134
dill and Mountain Roads ......... 134
Hills. Parking
on ............... 145
Hood Release .................. 175
Safety Warning .............. 176
Warning. Overheated Engine
.... 94
Horn
.......................... 71
Hot Engine. Safety Warnings
...... 156
How The Air Bag System Works .... 23
How the Anti-Lock Brake
System Works ................ 123
Hydraulic Clutch
............... 187
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
........... 187
Hydroplaning
.................. 13 1
Identification Number. Vehicle .... 2 11
Idling Your Engine ............ 67. 70
Ignition
Key
........................ 46
Key Release Button
........... 55
Positions
.................... 55
Illuminated Entry/Exit System ...... 49
Lights”) ...................... 93
Restraints”
) .................... 33
Inflation. Tires ................. 199
Inside Rearview Mirror
........... 82
Inspections. Owner
............. 232
Instrument Panel
................ 8E
Instrument Panel Warning Lights .... 91
Indicator Lights (see “Warning
Infant Restraint (see “Child
lack. Tire .................... 162
Key Release Button
............. 55
Cane Change Indicator
........... 73
‘ump Starting .................. 148
Ceyless Entry System ............ 50
Ceys .......................... 46
Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt ......... 18
Front
....................... 18
Rear
........................ 27
Use by Children
........... 29. 40
Latches. Seatback
............... 11
Lighter. Cigarette ................ 86
Charging System .............. 97
Daytime Running Lights
........ 77
Fog Lights ............... 79. 196
Headlights
................... 77
Headlights Reminder
.......... 77
Control .................... 79
Parking
..................... 77
Reading
..................... 79
Bulbs .. - ......... i .... 195. 196
Replacement Bulbs ....... 2 17. 218
Shift ..................... 65. 99
Trunk ....................... 80
Turn Signal .................. 73
Warning Lights ............... 93
Lights
Check Gages ................ 100
Instrument Panel Intensity
Removing & Replacing
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