2007 Pontiac Grand PRIX Owners Manual

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Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 408. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored securely. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 435. Tire Wear Inspection Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service notiﬁcation. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary, rotate the tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 414. At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 115. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer for service. 480 Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to OFF in each shift lever position. (cid:127) The ignition should turn to OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). (cid:127) The ignition key should come out only in OFF. Contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer if service is required. 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 on page 115. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer for service. 481 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P) Mechanism Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. (cid:127) To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. (cid:127) To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer if service is required. Underbody Flushing Service 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. 482 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Usage Fluid/Lubricant Supercharger Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench® oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see Engine Oil on page 350. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 360. Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent. GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186). Engine Oil Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Windshield Washer Power Steering System Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning Fluid/Lubricant DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Supercharger Oil (GM Part No. U.S. 12345982, in Canada 10953513). See Supercharger Oil on page 355. Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887). 483 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco® Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 3800 V6 Engine 5.3L V8 Engine Engine Oil Filter 3800 V6 Engine 5.3L V8 Engine Passenger Compartment Air Filter Spark Plugs 3800 V6 Engine 5.3L V8 Engine Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly 22.0 in (55.0 cm) Driver Side Passenger Side 484 15221217 10350737 25010792 89017524 15284938 12568387 12571164 15146562 15146563 — — PF47 PF48 CF132 41-101 41-985 — — Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.8L V6 Supercharged Engine 3.8L V6 Engine 485 5.3L V8 Engine 486 Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 470. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 479 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts. Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record 487 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 488 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 489 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 490 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ....... 492 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ............... 492 Online Owner Center ................................. 495 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users .......................... 496 Customer Assistance Offices ..................... 496 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ........ 497 Roadside Assistance Program ................... 498 Courtesy Transportation ............................. 501 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ............................ 504 Collision Damage Repair ........................... 505 Reporting Safety Defects ............................ 510 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ................................ 510 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ............................ 510 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...................................... 510 Service Publications Ordering Information ............................................. 511 491 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Pontiac. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken: STEP ONE: Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service, or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., contact the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-762-2737. In Canada, contact General Motors of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: (cid:127) Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield. (cid:127) Dealership name and location. (cid:127) Vehicle delivery date and present mileage. When contacting Pontiac, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s facility. That is why we suggest you follow Step One ﬁrst if you have a concern. 492 STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you should ﬁle with the BBB Auto Line Program to enforce your rights. The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to ﬁling a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you. You can contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll-free telephone number or write them at the following address: BBB Auto Line Program Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203-1838 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, mileage and other factors. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this program. 493 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration Program. General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims. The program provides for the review of the facts involved by an impartial third party arbiter, and may include an informal hearing before the arbiter. The program is designed so that the entire dispute settlement process, from the time you ﬁle your complaint to the ﬁnal decision, should be completed in approximately 70 days. We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal, quick, and free of charge. For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685. Alternatively, you can call the General Motors Customer Communication Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), 1-800-263-7854 (French), or write to: Mediation/Arbitration Program c/o Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Limited Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Your inquiry should be accompanied by your Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). 494 Online Owner Center Online Owner Center (United States only) The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs. Speciﬁc vehicle information can be found in one place. The Online Owner Center allows you to: (cid:127) Get e-mail service reminders. (cid:127) Access information about your speciﬁc vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner manual. (cid:127) Keep track of your vehicle’s service history and maintenance schedule. (cid:127) Find GM dealers for service nationwide. (cid:127) Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members. My GM Canada (Canada only) My GM Canada is a password-protected section of gmcanada.com where you can save information on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease. Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to: − My Showroom: Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area. − My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as address and phone number for each of your preferred GM Dealers or Retailers. − My Driveway: Receive service reminders and helpful advice on owning and maintaining your vehicle. − My Preferences: Manage your proﬁle, subscribe to E-News and use tools and forms with greater ease. Refer to www.MyGMLink.com on the web for updated information and to register your vehicle. To sign up to My GM Canada, visit the My GM Canada section within www.gmcanada.com. 495 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Pontiac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Pontiac by dialing: 1-800-833-PONT (7668). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) Customer Assistance Offices Pontiac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Pontiac, the letter should be addressed to: United States — Customer Assistance Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 www.Pontiac.com 1-800-762-2737 or 1-800-833-7668 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) 496 Roadside Assistance: 1-800-ROADSIDE (762-3743) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Canada — Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www.gmcanada.com 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma #2740 Col. Lomas de Bezares C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F. 01-800-508-0000 Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift. The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, visit gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. 497 Roadside Assistance Program In the U.S., call 1-800-ROADSIDE (762-3743) In Canada, call 1-800-268-6800 Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As the owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road. Who is Covered? Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle operator, regardless of ownership. A person driving this vehicle without the consent of the owner is not eligible for coverage. The following services are provided in the U.S. during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period and, in Canada, during the Base Warranty coverage period of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, up to a maximum coverage of $100. (cid:127) Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the customer to get to the nearest service station (approximately $5 in the U.S. and 10 litres in Canada). Service to provide diesel may be restricted. For safety reasons, propane and other alternative fuels will not be provided through this service. (cid:127) Lock-out Service: To ensure security, the driver must present the vehicle registration and personal ID before lock-out service is provided. Lock-out service is covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle. If your vehicle does not start, Roadside Assistance will arrange to have your vehicle towed to the nearest authorized dealership. In the U.S., replacement keys made at the customer’s expense will be covered within 10 miles (16 km). 498 (cid:127) Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or Highway: Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling accident. Winch-out assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow. (cid:127) Flat Tire Change: Installation of your spare tire in good condition is covered at no charge. The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure. (cid:127) Jump Start: No-start occurrences which require a battery jump start is covered at no charge. Additional Services for Canadian Customers (cid:127) Trip Routing Service: Upon Request, Roadside Assistance can send you detailed, computer-personalized maps, highlighting your choice of either the most direct route or the most scenic route to your destination, anywhere in North America, along with any helpful travel information we may have pertaining to your trip. To request this service, please call us toll-free at 1-800-268-6800. We will make every attempt to send your personalized trip routing as quickly as possible, but it’s best to allow three weeks before your planned departure date. Trip routing requests will be limited to six per calendar year. 499 (cid:127) Trip Interruption Beneﬁts and Assistance: In the event of a warranty related vehicle disablement, while en route and over 250 kilometres from original point of departure, you may qualify for trip interruption expense assistance. This assistance covers reasonable reimbursement of up to a maximum of $500 (Canadian) for (A) meals (maximum of $50/day), (B) lodging (maximum of $100/night) and (C) alternate ground transportation (maximum of $40/day). This beneﬁt is to assist you with some of the unplanned expense you may incur while waiting for your vehicle to be repaired. Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts and a copy of the repair order are required. Once authorization has been given, your advisor will help you make any necessary arrangements and explain how to claim for trip interruption expense assistance. (cid:127) Alternative Service: There may be times, when Roadside Assistance cannot provide timely assistance, your advisor may authorize you to secure local emergency road service, and you will be reimbursed up to $100 upon submission of the original receipt to Roadside Assistance. 500 In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Pontiac’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty, and the duration of the Base Warranty Coverage for Canadian customers of the new Vehicle Limited Warranty. However, any cost for parts and labor for non-warranty repairs are the responsibility of the driver. For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following to the Roadside Assistance Representative: (cid:127) Your name, home address, and home telephone number. (cid:127) Telephone number of your location. (cid:127) Location of the vehicle. (cid:127) Model, year, color, and license plate number of the vehicle. (cid:127) Odometer reading, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle. (cid:127) Description of the problem. While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while traveling for you and your family. Remember, we are only a phone call away. Pontiac Roadside Assistance: 1-800-ROADSIDE (762-3743), text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438, Canadian customers call 1-800-268-6800. Pontiac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in their sole discretion, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Pontiac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation. Towing and Road Service Exclusions Speciﬁcally excluded from Roadside Assistance coverage are towing or services for vehicles operated on a non-public roadway or highway, ﬁnes, impound towing caused by a violation of local, Municipal, State, Provincial, or Federal law, and mounting, dismounting or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. For warranty repairs during the Bumper-to-Bumper (U.S.) or Base Warranty Coverage period (Canada), provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, interim transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation program. Several courtesy transportation options are available to assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty repairs are required. Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty and is available only at participating dealers. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. 501 Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair. Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation and participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes one-way or round trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters for the dealer’s area. Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used as ‘shuttle service,’ the reimbursement is limited to the associated shuttle allowance and must be supported by original receipts. 502 Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair. Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/provincial, local, and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. Generally it is not possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. 503 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations. Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; other information is stored only in a crash event by computer systems, such as those commonly called Event Data Recorders (EDR). In a crash event, computer systems, such as the airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such as data related to engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance, and the severity of a collision. If your vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak®, steering performance, 504 including yaw rate, steering wheel angle, and lateral acceleration, is also recorded. This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants. To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than: (cid:127) with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, in response to an official request of police or similar government office, (cid:127) (cid:127) as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or (cid:127) as required by law. In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: (cid:127) use the data for GM research needs, (cid:127) make it available for research where appropriate conﬁdentiality is to be maintained and need is shown, or (cid:127) share summary data which is not tied to a speciﬁc vehicle with non-GM organizations for research purposes. Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data. If your vehicle has OnStar®, please check the OnStar® subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection. Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs will diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to assure that your vehicle’s designed appearance, durability, and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New Vehicle Warranty. 505 Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior accidents. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty. Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty. 506 Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your GM dealer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state of the art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment. Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs. If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. (cid:127) Try to relax and then check to make sure you (cid:127) are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. If there has been an injury, call 911 for help. Do not leave the scene of an accident until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. (cid:127) Give only the necessary and requested information to police and other parties involved in the accident. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the accident. This will help guard against post-accident legal action. If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 498 for more information. If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name, the service’s name, and the phone number. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle. 507 (cid:127) Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer or a private collision repair facility to ﬁx the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time. (cid:127) Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle. If you have a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome this opportunity. (cid:127) Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle. If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the accident. They will walk you through the information they will need. If they ask for a police report, phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be necessary. This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable. (cid:127) 508 Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party’s insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company’s collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits. 509 Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA 400 Seventh Street, SW. Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 510 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-762-2737, or write: Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, the service bulletin reference number can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). This reference number is needed to order the service bulletin from Helm, Inc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $6.00 US + Processing Fee In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. 511 Owner Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 US + Processing Fee Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 US + Processing Fee Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. 512 A Accessories and Modiﬁcations ..................... 336 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .......................... 156 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................... 79 ............................................ 340 Additives, Fuel Add-On Electrical Equipment ....................... 459 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ............................. 355 Air Conditioning .................................. 157, 162 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ....................... 173 Readiness Light ....................................... 172 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) .......................................... 504 Airbag System ............................................... 64 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ......................... 79 How Does an Airbag Restrain? .................. 72 Passenger Sensing System ....................... 74 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..... 78 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? .................. 71 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? ................................................. 72 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? ................. 70 Where Are the Airbags? ............................. 67 Antenna, Backglass ..................................... 280 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .................................................... 281 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 289 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....... 177 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels .................................... 454 Care of Safety Belts ................................ 452 Chemical Paint Spotting ........................... 456 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .............. 453 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .......... 448 Fabric/Carpet ........................................... 449 Finish Care .............................................. 453 Finish Damage ......................................... 456 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces .................................... 452 Leather .................................................... 451 Sheet Metal Damage ............................... 455 Tires ........................................................ 455 Ultra Lux Suede ....................................... 451 Underbody Maintenance ........................... 456 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials .......... 457 Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 453 Weatherstrips ........................................... 452 Windshield and Wiper Blades ................... 454 Ashtray(s) .................................................... 157 Assist Handles ............................................ 127 513 Audio System(s) .......................................... 233 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ................. 277 Backglass Antenna ................................... 280 Care of Your CD Player ........................... 279 Care of Your CDs .................................... 279 Chime Level Adjustment ........................... 281 Radio with CD ................................ 235, 245 Radio with Six-Disc CD ............................ 255 Setting the Time ...................................... 234 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................ 277 Understanding Radio Reception ............... 278 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...... 281 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ........................................................ 357 Operation ................................................. 110 Backglass Antenna ...................................... 280 Battery ........................................................ 381 Electric Power Management ..................... 150 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ................. 146 Run-Down Protection ............................... 151 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .................... 308 514 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................. 289 Emergencies ............................................ 291 Parking .................................................... 115 System Warning Light .............................. 176 Brakes ........................................................ 378 Braking ....................................................... 288 Braking in Emergencies ............................... 291 Break-In, New Vehicle ................................. 105 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 391 Back-Up Lamps ....................................... 397 Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps ........................................... 394 Halogen Bulbs ......................................... 391 Headlamp Aiming ..................................... 388 License Plate Lamps ................................ 398 Replacement Bulbs .................................. 398 Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ..... 395 Buying New Tires ........................................ 416 Calibration ................................................... 198 California Fuel ............................................. 340 California Proposition 65 Warning ................ 337 Canadian Owners ........................................... 3 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ...................... 466 Carbon Monoxide ............... 96, 119, 311, 324 Care of Safety Belts ............................................. 452 Your CD Player ........................................ 279 Your CDs ................................................. 279 CD, MP3 ..................................................... 269 Center Console Storage Area ...................... 127 Chains, Tire ................................................. 421 Check Engine Light ............................................ 180 Checking Things Under the Hood ................ 344 Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 456 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................. 45 Infants and Young Children ........................ 42 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ..... 51 Older Children ........................................... 39 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position .................................................. 58 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ................................. 60 Where to Put the Restraint ........................ 49 Chime Level Adjustment .............................. 281 Cigarette Lighter .......................................... 157 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels .................................... 454 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ............................. 453 Fabric/Carpet ........................................... 449 Finish Care .............................................. 453 Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 448 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces .................................... 452 Leather .................................................... 451 Tires ........................................................ 455 Ultra Lux Suede ....................................... 451 Underbody Maintenance ........................... 456 Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 453 Weatherstrips ........................................... 452 Windshield and Wiper Blades ................... 454 Climate Control System ............................... 157 Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ........... 166 Dual Automatic ......................................... 162 Outlet Adjustment ..................................... 166 Collision Damage Repair ............................. 505 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ................. 35 Compact Spare Tire .................................... 447 Compass ..................................................... 198 Content Theft-Deterrent ............................... 100 Control of a Vehicle ..................................... 288 Convenience Net ......................................... 127 515 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ........................ 180 Engine Temperature Warning Light ........... 179 Heater, Engine ......................................... 108 Cooling System ........................................... 366 Courtesy Lamps .......................................... 147 Cruise Control ............................................. 140 Cruise Control Light .................................... 185 Cupholder(s) ................................................ 126 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation ........................... 501 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users .......................................... 496 Customer Assistance Offices .................... 496 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .............. 492 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...... 497 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ..................................... 510 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government .......................... 510 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government .................... 510 Roadside Assistance Program .................. 498 Service Publications Ordering Information ........................................... 511 516 Daytime Running Lamps ............................. 145 Defensive Driving ........................................ 284 Delayed Entry Lighting ................................ 148 Delayed Exit Lighting ................................... 149 Delayed Locking ............................................ 94 DIC Compass .............................................. 198 Disc, MP3 ................................................... 269 Doing Your Own Service Work .................... 337 Dome Lamp ................................................ 147 Door Delayed Locking ........................................ 94 Locks ......................................................... 92 Power Door Locks ..................................... 94 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ......... 95 Rear Door Security Locks .......................... 95 Driver Position, Safety Belt ................................... 22 Driver Information Center (DIC) ................... 186 DIC Controls and Displays .............. 186, 190 DIC Vehicle Customization ....................... 226 DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 200 Driving At Night ................................................... 302 City .......................................................... 306 Defensive ................................................. 284 Drunken ................................................... 285 Freeway ................................................... 307 Hill and Mountain Roads .......................... 309 In Rain and on Wet Roads ...................... 303 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .......... 316 Winter ...................................................... 311 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ....... 162 Electric Power Management ........................ 150 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ................................... 459 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...................... 460 Headlamp Wiring ..................................... 459 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ................... 460 Power Windows and Other Power Options ................................................. 459 Underhood Fuse Block ............................. 462 Windshield Wiper Fuses ........................... 459 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...................................... 355 Battery ..................................................... 381 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ..... 180 Coolant .................................................... 360 Coolant Heater ......................................... 108 Coolant Temperature Gage ...................... 180 Coolant Temperature Warning Light .......... 179 Drive Belt Routing .................................... 485 Engine Compartment Overview ................ 346 Exhaust ................................................... 119 Oil ........................................................... 350 Oil Life System ........................................ 353 Overheated Protection Operating Mode .... 366 Overheating ............................................. 364 Starting .................................................... 107 Supercharger Oil ...................................... 355 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ................ 293 Warning Light ........................................... 179 Entry Lighting .............................................. 148 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...................... 504 Extender, Safety Belt ..................................... 38 Exterior Lamps ............................................ 144 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver .................... 146 517 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ................................... 355 Finish Damage ............................................ 456 Flashers, Hazard Warning ........................... 134 Flash-to-Pass .............................................. 137 Flat Tire ...................................................... 422 Flat Tire, Changing ...................................... 435 Flat Tire, Storing ......................................... 445 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ................................. 357 Power Steering ........................................ 376 Windshield Washer .................................. 377 Fog Lamp Light ........................................... 185 Fog Lamps .................................................. 146 Folding Rear Seat ......................................... 16 Folding Seatback, Passenger ........................ 14 Front Reading Lamps .................................. 149 Front Seat Storage Net ............................... 127 Fuel ............................................................ 338 Additives .................................................. 340 California Fuel .......................................... 340 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .............. 344 Filling Your Tank ...................................... 342 518 Fuel (cont.) Fuses Fuels in Foreign Countries ....................... 341 Gage ....................................................... 185 Gasoline Octane ...................................... 338 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ............................ 339 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...................... 460 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ................... 460 Underhood Fuse Block ............................. 462 Windshield Wiper ..................................... 459 Gage Gasoline Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 180 Fuel ......................................................... 185 Speedometer ........................................... 170 Tachometer .............................................. 171 Octane ..................................................... 338 Speciﬁcations ........................................... 339 Glove Box ................................................... 126 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .......... 497 H Hazard Warning Flashers ............................ 134 Head Restraints ............................................ 13 Headlamp Aiming ..................................................... 388 Headlamp Wiring ......................................... 459 Headlamps Bulb Replacement .................................... 391 Daytime Running Lamps .......................... 145 Flash-to-Pass ........................................... 137 Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps ........................................... 394 Halogen Bulbs ......................................... 391 Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps .......... 391 High/Low Beam Changer ......................... 137 On Reminder ........................................... 145 Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps ............. 391 Head-Up Display (HUD) .............................. 151 Heated Seats ................................................ 10 Heater ......................................................... 157 Heater ......................................................... 162 Highbeam On Light ..................................... 185 Highway Hypnosis ....................................... 309 Hill and Mountain Roads ............................. 309 Hood Checking Things Under ............................ 344 Release ................................................... 345 Horn ............................................................ 134 How to Use This Manual ................................ 4 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............... 22 Ignition Positions ......................................... 105 Infants and Young Children, Restraints .......... 42 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ............................... 408 Inﬂator Kit, Tire ........................................... 424 Instrument Panel Overview .................................................. 132 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness ................................................ 147 Cluster ..................................................... 169 Interior Lamps ............................................. 146 Jump Starting .............................................. 382 Keyless Entry System ................................... 86 Keys ............................................................. 84 519 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall ................................. 401 Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection ................... 151 Courtesy .................................................. 147 Dome ....................................................... 147 Electric Power Management ..................... 150 Exterior .................................................... 144 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ................. 146 Fog .......................................................... 146 Front Reading .......................................... 149 Interior ..................................................... 146 Overhead Console Reading ..................... 149 Rear Assist Handle Reading .................... 149 LATCH System Child Restraints ......................................... 51 License Plate Lamps ................................... 398 Light Airbag Readiness ..................................... 172 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............. 177 Brake System Warning ............................. 176 Cruise Control .......................................... 185 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ....... 179 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning Light ....................................... 179 Fog Lamp ................................................ 185 520 Light (cont.) Highbeam On .......................................... 185 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light ............. 178 Malfunction Indicator ................................ 180 Oil Pressure ............................................. 184 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............ 173 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder .............. 172 Safety Belt Reminder ............................... 171 TCS Warning Light .................................. 178 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ... 178 Up-Shift ................................................... 175 Lighting Delayed Entry .......................................... 148 Delayed Exit ............................................ 149 Entry ........................................................ 148 Loading Your Vehicle ................................... 317 Lockout Protection ......................................... 96 Locks Delayed Locking ........................................ 94 Door .......................................................... 92 Lockout Protection ..................................... 96 Power Door ............................................... 94 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ......... 95 Rear Door Security Locks .......................... 95 ........................................... 301 Loss of Control Lumbar Power Controls ............................................ 9 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services .................... 476 At Each Fuel Fill ...................................... 479 At Least Once a Month ............................ 480 At Least Once a Year .............................. 480 Introduction .............................................. 470 Maintenance Footnotes ............................ 477 Maintenance Record ................................ 487 Maintenance Requirements ...................... 470 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts .... 484 Owner Checks and Services .................... 479 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....... 483 Scheduled Maintenance ........................... 473 Using ....................................................... 471 Your Vehicle and the Environment ............ 471 Malfunction Indicator Light ........................... 180 Manual Passenger Seat .................................. 8 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 200 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...... 121 Outside Convex Mirror ............................. 122 Outside Power Mirrors ............................. 121 MP3 ............................................................ 269 MyGMLink.com ............................................ 495 New Vehicle Break-In .................................. 105 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ..... 484 Odometer .................................................... 170 Off-Road Recovery ...................................... 299 Oil Engine ..................................................... 350 Pressure Light .......................................... 184 Supercharger, Engine ............................... 355 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ......................... 353 Older Children, Restraints ............................. 39 Online Owner Center ................................... 495 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ........ 122 Other Warning Devices ................................ 134 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 166 Outlet(s), Accessory Power .......................... 156 Outside Convex Mirror .......................................... 122 Power Mirrors .......................................... 121 Overhead Console Reading Lamps ............. 149 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ....................................... 366 Owner Checks and Services ....................... 479 Owners, Canadian .......................................... 3 521 P Paint, Damage ............................................ 456 Park (P) Shifting Into ............................................. 116 Shifting Out of ......................................... 117 Parking Brake ....................................................... 115 Over Things That Burn ............................ 118 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............... 173 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ............... 166 Passenger Sensing System ........................... 74 Passing ....................................................... 299 PASS-Key® III ............................................. 102 PASS-Key® III Operation ............................. 103 Power Accessory Outlet(s) .................................. 156 Door Locks ................................................ 94 Electrical System ..................................... 459 Lumbar Controls .......................................... 9 Retained Accessory (RAP) ....................... 106 Seat ............................................................ 8 Steering Fluid .......................................... 376 Windows .................................................... 99 Pressure Cap .............................................. 364 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ............................. 38 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............ 95 522 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 21 Radios ........................................................ 233 Care of Your CD Player ........................... 279 Care of Your CDs .................................... 279 Radio with CD ................................ 235, 245 Radio with Six-Disc CD ............................ 255 Setting the Time ...................................... 234 Theft-Deterrent ......................................... 277 Understanding Reception ......................... 278 Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps ............ 149 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 95 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides .................. 35 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .............. 32 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...................... 121 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .......... 483 Recreational Vehicle Towing ........................ 322 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ............ 86 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation ................................................... 87 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ................................................ 438 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............ 436 Replacement Bulbs ..................................... 398 Replacement, Windshield ............................. 399 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ............................. 510 General Motors ........................................ 510 United States Government ....................... 510 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems ................. 80 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ......................................... 81 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ................ 106 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ............................................... 31 Roadside Assistance Program ................................. 498 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .............. 316 Routing, Engine Drive Belt .......................... 485 Running the Engine While Parked ............... 120 Safety Belt Passenger Reminder Light ....................... 172 Pretensioners ............................................. 38 Reminder Light ........................................ 171 Safety Belts Care of .................................................... 452 Driver Position ........................................... 22 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............ 22 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ............................................ 21 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ............... 35 Rear Seat Passengers ............................... 32 Right Front Passenger Position .................. 31 Safety Belt Extender .................................. 38 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ............. 31 Safety Belts Are for Everyone .................... 17 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster .................... 30 Safety Warnings and Symbols ......................... 4 Scheduled Maintenance ............................... 473 Seatback, Folding Passenger ........................ 14 Seats Head Restraints ......................................... 13 Heated Seats ............................................. 10 Manual Passenger ....................................... 8 Passenger Folding Seatback ...................... 14 Power Lumbar ............................................. 9 Power Seat ................................................. 8 Reclining Seatbacks ................................... 10 Split Folding Rear Seat .............................. 16 523 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position ..................................... 58 Right Front Seat Position ........................... 60 Service ........................................................ 336 Accessories and Modiﬁcations .................. 336 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ................................................. 338 California Proposition 65 Warning ............. 337 Doing Your Own Work ............................. 337 Engine Soon Light ................................... 180 Publications Ordering Information ............. 511 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ......... 78 Setting the Time .......................................... 234 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 455 Shifting Into Park (P) ................................... 116 Shifting Out of Park (P) ............................... 117 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ........................ 30 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .................. 136 Spare Tire Compact .................................................. 447 Installing .................................................. 438 Removing ................................................ 436 Storing ..................................................... 445 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ............................ 466 Speedometer ............................................... 170 Split Folding Rear Seat ................................. 16 StabiliTrak® Plus System ............................. 295 524 Starting Your Engine ................................... 107 Steering ...................................................... 296 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ................... 277 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel .......................... 135 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ................... 127 Convenience Net ..................................... 127 Cupholder(s) ............................................ 126 Front Seat Storage Net ............................ 127 Glove Box ................................................ 126 Sunglasses Storage Compartment ............ 127 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ............... 316 Sun Visors .................................................. 100 Sunroof ....................................................... 128 Tachometer ................................................. 171 Taillamps Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ..................... 395 TCS Warning Light ...................................... 178 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ................................. 277 Theft-Deterrent Systems .............................. 100 Content Theft-Deterrent ............................ 100 PASS-Key® III .......................................... 102 PASS-Key® III Operation .......................... 103 Tilt Wheel .................................................... 135 Tires ........................................................... 400 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ..................... 454 Buying New Tires ..................................... 416 Chains ..................................................... 421 Changing a Flat Tire ................................ 435 Cleaning .................................................. 455 Compact Spare Tire ................................. 447 Different Size ........................................... 417 If a Tire Goes Flat ................................... 422 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ............................ 408 Inspection and Rotation ............................ 414 Installing the Spare Tire ........................... 438 Pressure Monitor System ......................... 409 Removing the Flat Tire ............................. 438 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ......... 436 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ..... 445 Tire Inﬂator Kit ......................................... 424 Tire Sidewall Labeling .............................. 401 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ............... 405 Uniform Tire Quality Grading .................... 418 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ........... 419 Wheel Replacement ................................. 419 When It Is Time for New Tires ................. 415 Towing Traction Recreational Vehicle ................................. 322 Towing a Trailer ....................................... 324 Your Vehicle ............................................. 322 Control System (TCS) .............................. 292 Control System Warning Light .................. 178 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ............. 293 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning Light ..................................................... 179 StabiliTrak® Plus System .......................... 295 Transaxle Fluid, Automatic ....................................... 357 Transaxle Operation, Automatic ................... 110 Transmission Up-Shift Light ........................................... 175 Trunk ............................................................ 96 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ................... 136 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .................... 135 Understanding Radio Reception ................... 278 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ....................... 418 Up-Shift Light .............................................. 175 525 V Vehicle Control ..................................................... 288 Damage Warnings ....................................... 5 Loading .................................................... 317 Symbols ...................................................... 5 Vehicle Customization, DIC ......................... 226 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ................................................ 504 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) .......................................... 458 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label .............. 458 Ventilation Adjustment .................................. 166 Visors .......................................................... 100 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ..................... 419 Different Size ........................................... 417 Replacement ............................................ 419 Where to Put the Restraint ............................ 49 Windows ....................................................... 98 Power ........................................................ 99 Windshield Replacement ............................................ 399 Washer Fluid ........................................... 377 Wiper Blade Replacement ........................ 399 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ............................ 454 Wiper Fuses ............................................ 459 Wiper Lever ............................................. 138 Winter Driving ............................................. 311 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ......... 168 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 200 Hazard Warning Flashers ......................... 134 Other Warning Devices ............................ 134 Safety and Symbols ..................................... 4 Vehicle Damage .......................................... 5 XM Radio Messages ................................... 275 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ......... 281 Your Vehicle and the Environment ............... 471 526 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner Manual M Seats and Restraint Systems ....................... 7 Front Seats .............................................. 8 Rear Seats ............................................. 16 Safety Belts ............................................ 17 Child Restraints ...................................... 39 Airbag System ........................................ 64 Restraint System Check ......................... 80 Features and Controls ................................ 83 Keys ....................................................... 84 Doors and Locks .................................... 92 Windows ................................................ 98 Theft-Deterrent Systems ....................... 100 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ..... 105 Mirrors .................................................. 121 OnStar® System ................................... 122 Storage Areas ...................................... 126 Sunroof ................................................ 128 Instrument Panel ....................................... 129 ................... 132 ................................... 157 Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s) .......................................... 168 ............ 186 ................................... 233 Driving Your Vehicle ................................. 283 Your Driving, the Road, and Towing Your Vehicle ..................................... 284 ................................................. 322 Service and Appearance Care .................. 333 ................................................. 336 ...................................................... 338 ......... 344 ................................. 388 ................................ 391 Service Fuel Checking Things Under the Hood Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule .............................. 469 .......................... 470 Customer Assistance Information ............. 491 ... 492 ...................... 510 Index .......................................................... 513 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects Windshield Replacement ....................... 399 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ... 399 Tires ..................................................... 400 Appearance Care .................................. 448 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ............................. 458 Electrical System .................................. 459 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ................ 466 This manual describes features that may be available in this model, but your vehicle may not have all of them. For example, more than one entertainment system may be offered or your vehicle may have been ordered without a front passenger or rear seats. Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is needed while you are on the road. If the vehicle is sold, leave this manual in the vehicle. Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem, and the names GRAND PRIX, GTP, and GXP are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without notice. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Pontiac Division whenever it appears in this manual. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 15863016 A First Printing ©2006 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work together in the owner manual to explain things. Index A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. {CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you do not, you or others could be hurt. You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Do Not,” “Do Not do this” or “Do Not let this happen.” Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. There are also warning labels on the vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a speciﬁc component, control, message, gage, or indicator. If you need help ﬁguring out a speciﬁc name of a component, gage, or indicator, reference the following topics: (cid:127) Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 (cid:127) Features and Controls in Section 2 (cid:127) (cid:127) Climate Controls in Section 3 (cid:127) Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Section 3 (cid:127) Audio System(s) in Section 3 (cid:127) Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ..................................................... 8 Manual Passenger Seat ................................ 8 Power Seat ................................................... 8 Power Lumbar .............................................. 9 Heated Seats .............................................. 10 Reclining Seatbacks .................................... 10 Head Restraints .......................................... 13 Passenger Folding Seatback ....................... 14 Rear Seats .................................................... 16 Split Folding Rear Seat ............................... 16 Safety Belts .................................................. 17 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ........... 17 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ............................................. 21 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............. 22 Driver Position ............................................. 22 Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment ................. 30 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy .............. 31 Right Front Passenger Position ................... 31 Rear Seat Passengers ................................ 32 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ................ 35 Safety Belt Pretensioners ............................ 38 Safety Belt Extender ................................... 38

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