1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM Owners Manual

Engine Compartment Fuse Block
F/P,INJR I IGN MOD 1 L b1
ABSiEVO PCM BATT I
Fuse
F/P INJ
ERLS
The engine compartment fuse block
is located on the
driver’s side
of the engine compartment, near the battery.
ABSEVO
Usage
Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors Back-up Lamps, Canister
Purge Valve, EGR, Automatic
Transmission, Brake
Transmission Shift Interlock,
Anti-Lock Brakes, Variable
Effort Steering, Air Conditioning Compressor, Park
Lock Solenoid
Anti-lock Brake Solenoids,
Variable Effort Steering
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Fuse
IGN MOD
HVAC BLO
MOT
PCM BATT
CLG FAN
HDLP
STOP LPS PWR
ACC
RR DEFG
ABS
IGN
SW
Usage
Ignition System
Heater/Air Conditioner-High
Blower, Generator-Voltage Sense
Powertrain Computer
Engine Cooling Fan
Lighting Circuits
Power Accessories, Stop Lamp Circuits,
Rear Window Defogger
Anti-Lock Brakes, Variable
Effort Steering
Ignition Switch Circuits53
Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Fuse Panel
Your steering wheel radio controls are protected by
fuses.
For service, contact your Pontiac
service department.
Replacement Bulbs
OUTSIDE LAMPS BULB
Back-up Lamps ......................... 2057
Front Parkingnurn Signal Lamps
........ 2057 NA
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
... ... 912
Halogen Headlamps
Low-Beam
....... ,.. ........... 9006
High-Beam
........................... 9005
Stop/Tail/Turn Signal Lamps
............. 2057
INSIDE LAMPS
Dome Lamp .... .........
BULB
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Capacities and Specifications
Engine Crankcase
2.4L Engine . . .......
3 100 Engine .............
. 4.0 quarts (3.8 L)
. 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement ... 7.4 quarts (7.0 L)
After Complete Overhaul
....... 10.0 quarts (9.5 L)
When draining or replacing torque converter, more fluid
may be needed.
Manual Transaxle
Complete Drain and Refill ....... 2.0 quarts (1.9 L)
Cooling System
2.4L Engine . .... ..... 11.3 quarts (10.7 L)
3100 Engine ................ 13.6 quarts (12.9 L)
Refrigerant, Air Conditioning
See refrigerant charge label under hood.
Fuel Tank .........
Tire Pressures, Sizes
....... 15.2 gallons (57.5 L)
See Tire-Loading Information label on driver’s door.
Wheel Nut Torque ............ 100 lb-ft (140 Nem)
Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be
sure to fill to the appropriate level
or as recommended in
this manual.
See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
2.4L Engine Specifications
VIN Engine Code ........ __. T
Horsepower ................. 150
Firing Order ................. 1-3-4-2
Thermostat Temperature
.... 180°F (82 O C)
3100 Engine Specifications
VIN Engine Code ........ ... M
Horsepower ..... ... 155
Firing Order
............... 1-2-3-4-5-6
Thermostat Temperature
. . 195°F (91°C)
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Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the
air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If
you’re not sure, ask your Pontiac dealer.
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Element
2.4L .............
3100 .. I..
Engine Oil Filter
2.4L ...............
3100 ...........
Spark Plugs
2.4L .........
3100
I..
.......
. AC Type A-1233C
. AC Type A-1233C
. . AC Type PF-44
. . AC Type PF-47
....... AC Type 041-910
........... ACType.41-940
Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52
mm)
Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52 mm)
Windshield Wiper Blades (Pin Type)
Length ..................... 19 inches (48 cm)
Dimensions
.......
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Length
Coupe
... . . 186.9 inches (474.7 cm)
Sedan
.... . . 186.9 inches (474.7 cm)
Coupe
................. 74.1 inches (188.2 cm)
Sedan
.................. 74.1 inches (188.2 cm)
Coupe
..... . 53.3 inches (136.0 cm)
Sedan
...... . 53.3 inches (136.0 cm)
Coupe
... . 103.4 inches (262.7 cm)
Sedan
. ............... 103.4 inches (262.7 cm)
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Front Tread
Coupe
..... ........ 55.8 inches (141.7 cm)
Sedan
.... .......... 55.8 inches (141.7 cm)
Coupe
................ .55.3 inches (140.4 cm)
Sedan
. , . . __ ....... . 55. 3 inches (140.4 cm)
Rear Tread

fi NOTES
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7 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
This section covers the maintenance required for your Pontiac. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety,
dependability and emission control performance.
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Your Vehicle and
the Environment
How This Section is Organized
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
Selecting the Right Schedule
Footnotes Footnotes
Part
B: Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Fill
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Least Once a Year
Part
C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive
Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
Exhaust System Inspection Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Brake System Inspection Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection
Part
D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Part
E: Maintenance Record

IMPORTANT.
KEEP ENGINE 01;
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
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protection
Plan I
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements
your new vehicle warranties, See your
Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your
Pontiac dealer for details.
Introduction
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended maintenance procedures
are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even
affect the quality
of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level
of emissions from your vehicle.
To help protect our
environment, and to keep your vehicle in good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
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How This Section is Organized
The remainder of this section is divided into five parts:
“Part
A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows
what to have done and how often. Some of these
services can be complex,
so unless you are technically
qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should
let your dealer’s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs.
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Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can
be dangerous. In trying
to do some jobs, you can
be seriously injured.
Do your own maintenance
work only if you have the required know-how
and the proper tools and equipment for the job.
If you have any doubt, have a qualified
technician do the work.
If you
are skilled enough to do some work on your
vehicle, you will probably want to get the service
information
GM publishes. See “Service and Owner
Publications”
in the Index. “Part
B: Owner Checks and
Services” tells you
what should be checked and when. It also explains
what you can easily
do to help keep your vehicle in
good condition.
“Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains
important inspections that your Pontiac dealer’s service
department or another qualified service center should
perform.
C‘Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists
some products
GM recommends to help keep your
vehicle properly maintained. These products, or their
equivalents, should be used whether you do the work
yourself or have it done.
“Part
E: Maintenance Record” provides a place for
you to record the maintenance performed on your
vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, be sure to write it down in this part. This will help you
determine when your next maintenance should be done.
In addition, it is a good idea to keep your maintenance
receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehicle
for warranty repairs.
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