Pontiac 1993 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 273

Maintenance Schedule
Section 6: Owner Checks & Services
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At
Least Once a %ar
CHECK
OR
SERVICE
WHAT TO DO
Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D.
Body
Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the
hood, trunk, glove box door, console door, and any folding seat hardware. Section D tells you
I
t
what to use.
CAUTION I
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others
a
could be injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see the I d a under Parking Brake if necessary) and the
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
P
(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.
regular brake.