2003 Pontiac Grand PRIX Owners Manual

.................................. Hill and Mountain Roads 4-25 Hitches .......................................................... 4-40 Hood

Checking Things Under ................................ Release ..................................................... Horn ............................................................... How to Add Coolant to the Coolant

5-10 5-10 3-4

........................................

Recovery Tank ............................................

5-38 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator .................. 5-41 5-29 How to Add Fluid ............................................ 5-27, 5-69 How to Check How to Check and Add Oil ............................... 5-25 How to Check Power Steering Fluid .................. 5-47 How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-12 Hydroplaning .................................................. 4-20

is Coming From Your Engine

If No Steam .......... 5-35 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-34 If the HUD Image 3-18 Is Not Clear ......................... If the Light Is Flashing ..................................... 3-33 If the Light Is On Steady 3-33 ................................. If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ....... 4-32 If You Can’t See the HUD Image When

Ignition Is On .............................................. 3-18 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..................... 4-38 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard ........................... 4-29 2-1 9 Ignition Positions ............................................. .......................... Ignition Transaxle Lock Check 6-12 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-32 Inflation -- Tire Pressure 5-68 Inspection

...............................

the

...........................

Brake System Engine Cooling System ................................ Exhaust System .......................................... Fuel System ............................................... Part C - Periodic Maintenance ....................... Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle

........... 6-14 6-13 6-13 6-13 6-13

Boot and Seal ......................................... Throttle System ...........................................

Instrument Panel

Cluster ....................................................... Overview .....................................................

Instrument Panel Brightness .............................

6-1 3 6-14

3-24 3-2 3-1 2

Instrument Panel Fuse Block ........................ Interior Lamps ................................................ Interior Plastic Components ..............................

5-98 3-12 5-90

Jump Starting .................................................

5-53

Key Lock Cylinders Service .............................. Keyless Entry System ....................................... Keys ...............................................................

6-10 2-4 2-3

Lamps

Exterior ............................................... Interior ....................................................... Lap Belt ........................................................ Lap-Shoulder Belt ................................... Last Door Closed Locking .......................... LATCH System

3-10 3-12 1-21 1.12. 1-23 2.9. 2-47

Child Restraints ........................................... Securing a Child Restraint Designed for

the LATCH System ................................... Leather ......................................................... Leaving Your Vehicle .......................................

1-41

1-43 5-90 2-11

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ...... 2-29 Light

Air Bag Readiness ....................................... 3-26 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-29 Brake System Warning 3-28 ................................. Charging System ......................................... 3-27 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ............. 3-31 Enhanced Traction System (ETS)

Warning Light

.......................................... Low Fuel Warning ....................................... Low Oil Level ............................................. Low Traction ............................................... Malfunction Indicator .................................... Oil Pressure ............................................... Safety Belt Reminder ................................... Security ..................................................... TCS Warning Light ...................................... Traction Control System (TCS) Warning

Litter Bag or Purse Holder ............................... Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... Lockout Protection .................................. Locks

3-30 3-37 3-36 3-30 3-32 3-35 3-26 3-36 3-29 .......... 3-29 2-41 4-35 2-10, 2-47

Automatic Door ........................................... 2-45 Door ........................................................... 2-8 Last Door Closed Locking .............................. 2-9 2-1 1 Leaving Your Vehicle .................................... Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-1 0 Power Door .................................................. 2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-1 0

Loss of Control .............................................. Low Fuel Warning Light ................................... Low Traction Light ...................................... Lumbar

Power Controls ...........

...........

4-16 3-37 3-30 ... 1-3

Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule

.......... 5-1 04

At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-9 At Least Once a Month .................................. 6-9 At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-10 At Least Twice a Year .................................. 6-10 Brake System Inspection .............................. 6-14 Engine Cooling System Inspection ................. 6-13 Exhaust System Inspection ........................... 6-13 6-13 Fuel System Inspection ................................ 6-3 How This Section is Organized ....................... Introduction .................................................. 6-2 6-2 Maintenance Requirements ............................. Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ......... 6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ............... 6-9 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 6-13 Part D - Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants ............................................... Part E - Maintenance Record ........................ ................................. Scheduled Maintenance

6-15 6-16 6-5

Maintenance Schedule (cont.)

Steering. Suspension and Front Drive Axle

Boot and Seal

Inspection .......................... Throttle System Inspection ............................ Using Your ................................................... Your Vehicle and the Environment

6-13 6-1 4 6-4 ................... 6-2 4-43 Maintenance When Trailer Towing Making Turns ................................................. 4-41 3-32 Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 1-2 Manual Seats ................................................... Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ............... 2-6 Mexico, Central America and Caribbean

.....................

Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) ....... 7-4

..................................... 2-33, 2-35

Mirror Operation Mirrors

Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass and Temperature Display ........................... Automatic Dimming Rearview with Onstar@, Compass and Temperature Display ............. 2-33 2-33 ................................. 2-37 2-37 ..................................

Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ Outside Convex Mirror Outside Power Mirrors

2-34

New Vehicle Break-In ............................ Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ........... 5-1 04

... 2-19

3-25 4-15

Odometer ...................................................... Off-Road Recovery .......................................... Oil

Engine .................................... Low Oil Level Light ...................................... Pressure Light ............................................. Supercharger, Engine ................................... Older Children, Restraints ................................ Onstar@ Personal Calling ................................. Onstar@ Services ............................................ Onstat-@ System ............................................. Onstar@ Virtual Advisor .................................... Other Warning Devices ...................................... Outlet Adjustment ............................................ Outside

.... 5-18 3-36 3-35 5-24 1-29 2-39 2-38 2-38 2-39 3-4 3-22

Convex Mirror ............................................. Power Mirrors ............................................. Overhead Console .......................................... .................... Overhead Console Reading Lamps Overheated Engine Protection

2-37 2-37 2-40 3-14

Operating Mode ..........................................

5-33 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii Owner’s Information ........................................ 7-10

P

Park (P)

Park (P)

Parking

Shifting Into ................................................

2-28

Shifting Out of

............................................

2-30

2-27 2-30

Brake ........................................................ Over Things That Burn ................................. Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P) 6-1 2 Mechanism Check ....................................... Parking on Hills .............................................. 4-42 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ............ 6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services .................. 6-9 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections .......... 6-13 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .... 6-1 5 Part E - Maintenance Record ........................... 6-16 Passing ................................................. 4-15, 4-41 PASS-Key@ Ill ................................................ 2-16 2-17 PASS-Key@ Ill Operation .................................. Plan Ahead When Possible ................................ 7-7 Playing a Cassette Tape .................................. 3-46 Playing a Compact Disc .......................... 3-50, 3-53 Playing the Radio ........................... 3-45, 3-48, 3-51 Power ............................................................. 1-3 3-1 8 3-1 9 ................. 2-9 .... 3-19

Accessory Outlets ........................................ Auxiliary Connection ................................. Door Locks Drop .......................

..............

....

Power (cont.)

Electrical System ......................................... 5-97 Lumbar Controls ........................................... 1-3 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-46 Windows .................................................... 2-14 Power Steering ............................................... 4-13 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-10 Programmable Modes ............. 2-44, 2-45, 2-47, 2-48, 2-49, 2-51, 2-52

Programming Mode

Entering ..................................................... Exiting ....................................................... ...............................

Purse or Litter Bag Holder

2-44 2-53 2-41

Questions and Answers About Safety Belts

......... 1-11

Radiator Pressure Cap ................................ Radios .........................................

5-33 ......... 3-44 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ................ 3-58 3-59 Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-59 Care of Your CDs ........................................ Radio with Cassette ..................................... 3-45 3-48, 3-51 Radio with CD ....................................

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Radios (cont.)

Setting the Time ..................... Theft-Deterrent ............................................ Understanding Reception ..............................

.......... 3-44 3-54 3-57 ................... 3-14 Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1-26 Positions ............. 1-23 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Rear Seat Passengers. Safety Belts .................. 1-22 Rear Storage Area .......................................... 2-41 Rear Window Defogger .................................... 3-22 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with

......................

Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Onstar@,

Compass and Temperature Display ................ 2-34 Compass and Temperature Display .................. 2-33 Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-33 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-4 ................... Recreational Vehicle Towing ... 4-33 Remote Driver Unlock Control ................. ... 2-48 Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-5 Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation ............... 2-49 Remote Trunk Release 2-1 2 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing

....................................

the Spare Tire .............................................

5-80 ................... 5-77 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Removing Wheel Covers and Wheel Nut Caps ...... 5-79 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-66 Replacing Brake System Parts .......................... 5-52

Replacing Restraint System Parts

After a Crash ..............................................

1-58

...................................

Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 7-9 General Motors ............................................. 7-9 United States Government .............................. 7-9 ........ 6-10 Checking Your Restraint Systems .... .... 1-58 Replacing Restraint System Parts ...........................

Restraint System Check

................

.... 1-58

After a Crash

Restraint Systems

Checking .................................................... 1-58 Replacing Parts ........................................... 1-58 Restraints, Head ............................................... 1-6 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-20 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-20 Roadside

Assistance Program .......................................

7-5 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ................... 4-32 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ....... 2-32

Safety Belt

Safety Belts

Reminder Light ............................................

Care of ...................................................... Center Passenger Position ............................ Driver Position ............................................

3-26

5-91 1-21 1-12

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Safety Belts (cont.)

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-12 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..... 1-1 1 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for

.........................

Children and Small Adults ......................... 1-26 ................................. Rear Seat Passengers 1-22 Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-20 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-28 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-20 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 1-7 4-40 ... III 6-5

Safety Chains ................................................. Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... Seats Head Restraints ............................................ ............................................... Heated Seats Manual ........................................................ Power Lumbar .............................................. Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... Six-Way Power Driver ....................................

1-6 1-4 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-3

Securing a Child Restraint

Center Rear Seat Position ............................ 1-46 Designed for the LATCH System ................... 1-43 Rear Outside Seat Position ........................... 1-43 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-48 Security Light ................................................. 3-36 Security While You Travel .................................. 7-5

Service .......................................................

5-3

Adding Equipment to the Outside of

Your Vehicle .............................................. 5-4 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4 Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-32 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-10 7-10

Service Bulletins ............................................. Service Engine Soon Light in the United States

or Check Engine Light

in Canada .................. 3-32 Service Manuals ............................................. 7-10 Setting Preset Stations .................... 3-45, 3-49, 3-52 Setting the Time ............................................. 3-44 Setting the Tone (BassTTreble) .......... 3-46, 3-49, 3-52 Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-93 Shift Lock Release .......................................... 2-20 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-28 ................................... Shifting Out of Park (P) 2-30 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ........................... 1-14 Skidding ........................................................ 4-17 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....................... 4-21 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ..................... 5-89 Specifications, Capacities ............................... 5-1 02 Speedometer .................................................. 3-25 Starter Switch Check ....................................... 6-11 Starting Your 3100 V6 Engine ........................... 2-21 Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine ................ 2-22 Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-20

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Steering ........................................................ Steering in Emergencies .................................. Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ..................................... Steering Tips .................................................. ......................... Steering Wheel Controls, Audio Storage Areas

4-1 3 4-14

6-13 4-13 3-56

Center Console Storage Area 2-40 ........................ Convenience Net ......................................... 2-41 Glove Box .................................................. 2-40 Overhead Console ....................................... 2-40 Purse or Litter Bag Holder ............................ 2-41 Rear Storage Area ....................................... 2-41 Trunk Access Panel ..................................... 2-41 .......................... Storing the Flat Tire and Tools 5-85 ....................... Storing the Spare Tire and Tools 5-86 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-32 ........... 2-14 Sun Visors .................. 2-40 Sunglasses Storage Compartment Sunroof ......................................................... 2-42 (SRS) ............... 1-51 Supplemental Restraint System How Does an Air Bag Restrain? .................... 1-55 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ......... 1-57 What Makes an Air Bag 1-55 What Will You See After an Air Bag

...................................

Inflate? ....................

Inflates? ..................................................

1-56 Inflate? ................... 1-55 .............................. 1-53

When Should an Air Bag Where Are the Air Bags?

3-25

Tachometer .................................................... Taillamps

Sidemarker and Back-up Lamps .................... TCS Warning Light .......................................... Temperature Display ................................ ..................................... Theft.Deterrent. Radio Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ PASS-Key@ Ill ............................................. PASS-Key@ Ill Operation .............................. Throttle System Inspection ............................... Tilt Wheel ........................................................ Tire Inflation Check ........................................... Tires .....................................................

5-64 3-29 2.34. 2-35 3-54 2-15 2-15 2-16 2-17 6-14 3-4 6-9 5-68, 5-93 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-71 Chains ....................................................... 5-75 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-76 Compact Spare Tire ..................................... 5-87 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-76 Inflation -- Tire Pressure ............................... 5-68 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-69 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-72 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-73 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-73 ...................... When It Is Time for New Tires 5-70

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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater .................... 2-23 Top of the Instrument Panel ............................. 5-90 Top Strap ...................................................... 1-39 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-40 Torque Lock ................................................... 2-29 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires .................. 4-39 Towing

Recreational Vehicle ..................................... .......................................... Towing a Trailer ............................................... Your Vehicle

4-33 4-37 4-33

Traction

Control System (TCS) .................................. 4-10 ....................... 3-29 Control System Warning Light Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ................... 4-1 1 Enhanced Traction System (ETS)

Warning Light .......................................... Low Light ................................................... Trailer Brakes ................................................. Transaxle

Fluid, Automatic ....................................... Transaxle Operation, Automatic ......................... Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual ............................................ Transportation Options ...................................... Trip Computer ................................................ Control Buttons ........................................... Functions ....................

Trip Odometer ..........

7-10 7-7 3-40 3-42 ............ 3-42 ............ 3-25

3-30 3-30 4-40

5-27 2-24

Access

Trunk ........................... Trunk Panel ..., Trunk Lock Turn and Lane-Change Signals Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer

....

................. 2-11 ............. 2-41 2-11 ... 3-5 3-5 .................. 4-42

............... ...........................

................................................

Underbody Flushing Service ............................. Underhood Fuse Block ................................... Understanding Radio Reception ........................ Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ United States ................................................... Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature

After a Power Loss

...................................... Used Replacement Wheels .............................. Using Cleaner on Fabric ..................................

6-12 5-100 3-57 5-72 7-4

3-55 5-74 5-89

Variable Effort Steering Vehicle

....................................

4-13

Control ........................................................ Damage Warnings ........................................... Loading ...................................................... Symbols .........................................................

4-6 iv 4-35 iv

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Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN) Service Parts

Vehicle Personalization

Arming and Disarming

............................................. 5-96 Identification Label ................... 5-96 2-43

.................................... the Content

Theft-Deterrent System

............................. 2-52 .................................. 2-45 Automatic Door Locks Content Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 2-51 Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting ............. 2-44 Entering Programming Mode ......................... 2-44 Exiting Programming Mode ........................... 2-53 Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout

Protection ............................................... 2-47 Remote Driver Unlock Control ....................... 2-48 Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation ........... 2-49 .............................................. 5-53 3-22 5-90 2-14 .............. 2-14

Vehicle Storage Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... Vinyl ............................................................. .......................................... Visor Vanity Mirror Visors ..............................

Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ................ 3-23 Warnings

Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... .................................. Other Warning Devices

3-3 3-4

Warnings (cont.)

Safety and Symbols ......................................... Vehicle Damage ..............................................

... III iv Washing Your Vehicle ...................................... 5-91 Weatherstrip Lubrication ................................... 6-10 Weight of the Trailer ........................................ 4-38 Weight of the Trailer Tongue ............................. 4-39 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ........................ 5-20 What Kind of Oil to Use .................................. 5-24 What to Do with Used Oil ................................ 5-24 5-30, 5-47, 5-48 What to Use Wheels

..................................

.......................... Alignment and Tire Balance Replacement ............................................... When to Add Engine Oil .................................. When to Change Engine Oil

5-73 5-73 5-19

(GM Oil Life SystemTM) ................................

5-23 When to Check 5-24, 5-69 When to Check and Change ............................ 5-27 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ................ 5-47 When You Are Ready to Leave After

......................................

Parking on a Hill ......................................... the Restraint ...............................

Where to Put Why Safety Belts Work ..................................... Window Lock-Out ............................................ Windows ....................................................... Power ........................................................ Windshield and Wiper Blades .......................

4-43 1-38 1-8 2-14 2-13 2-14 5-92

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Windshield Washer . .

....

Fluid .......................................................

Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check ... Windshield Wiper

Blade Replacement .................................. Fuses ........................................................ Windshield Wipers ........................................

...... 6-9

.............. 3-7 Winter

Driving ...................

5-48 Wiper Blade Check ................

~~~~

...... 4-27 ...... 6-10

5-67 5-97 3-7 Your Vehicle

and the Environment ...................

6-2

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