Owner's Manual
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......This section explains how to start and operate your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Maintenanceschedule This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flattire or overheated engine, etc. ProblemsontheRoad This section tells youwhat to do ...you how to use . CustomerAssistanceInformation This section tellsyou how to contact Pontiacfor assistance and how to keep your Pontiac. It also explains the"SRS" system. { The 1996 PontiacGrandPrix Owner's Manual SeatsandRestraintSystems ...This section tells you want to read. ... 5-1 ...6-1 ...7-1 ...8-1 9-1 i...
......This section explains how to start and operate your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Maintenanceschedule This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flattire or overheated engine, etc. ProblemsontheRoad This section tells youwhat to do ...you how to use . CustomerAssistanceInformation This section tellsyou how to contact Pontiacfor assistance and how to keep your Pontiac. It also explains the"SRS" system. { The 1996 PontiacGrandPrix Owner's Manual SeatsandRestraintSystems ...This section tells you want to read. ... 5-1 ...6-1 ...7-1 ...8-1 9-1 i...
Owner's Manual
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... LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e9 PC COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM 1-1 FUSE LIGHTER P m )cr PARKING LAMPS BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN COOLANT POWER WINDOW c FOG LAMPS a w, ( ) @ SPEAKER b e3 V ,\I/, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL $0 'VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
... LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e9 PC COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM 1-1 FUSE LIGHTER P m )cr PARKING LAMPS BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN COOLANT POWER WINDOW c FOG LAMPS a w, ( ) @ SPEAKER b e3 V ,\I/, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL $0 'VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Owner's Manual
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... accidentally use a key that someone is on, the key may be faulty. Your PASS-Key 1 system, however, is not protected by your Pontiac dealer. If someone from randomly trying different keys with the other key, your vehicle needs 'service.If your vehicle does start . This discourages someone...-3743. 2-9 See your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 1 to have a new key made . If the starter still won't work, and the key appears to the engine. Waitabout three minutes and try another ignition key. If the engine does notstart and the SECURITY...
... accidentally use a key that someone is on, the key may be faulty. Your PASS-Key 1 system, however, is not protected by your Pontiac dealer. If someone from randomly trying different keys with the other key, your vehicle needs 'service.If your vehicle does start . This discourages someone...-3743. 2-9 See your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 1 to have a new key made . If the starter still won't work, and the key appears to the engine. Waitabout three minutes and try another ignition key. If the engine does notstart and the SECURITY...
Owner's Manual
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...ignition switch, you put the key intothe ignition switch, the switchis in the LOCK position. New Vehicle 66Break-InS' Ignition Positions C Your modern Pontiac doesn't needan elaborate "break-in." But it toward you get new brake linings. Avoid making hard stops for more -- -- Your steering ...and turn it will staylocked. LOCK (B): Before you can twn the switch tofive positions. To use things like the radio and windshield wipers whenthe engine is off. Follow thisbreaking-in the Index for the first 200 miles (322 k ) so. ACC (A): This position lets you position locks ...
...ignition switch, you put the key intothe ignition switch, the switchis in the LOCK position. New Vehicle 66Break-InS' Ignition Positions C Your modern Pontiac doesn't needan elaborate "break-in." But it toward you get new brake linings. Avoid making hard stops for more -- -- Your steering ...and turn it will staylocked. LOCK (B): Before you can twn the switch tofive positions. To use things like the radio and windshield wipers whenthe engine is off. Follow thisbreaking-in the Index for the first 200 miles (322 k ) so. ACC (A): This position lets you position locks ...
Owner's Manual
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... your ignition key to PARK (P) only whenyour vehicle is where the key returns after you could break the key or the ignition switch. With the engine off, you open the driver's door when theignition is in the OFF, LOCK or ACC is position and the key in any other position --... moving .If you do, you startyour vehicle. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the key only with your Pontiac is turn the steering wheel left and right while you turnoff the engine but still tuin the steering wheel.It doesn't lock the steering wheel likeLOCK. But turn your vehicle needs service...
... your ignition key to PARK (P) only whenyour vehicle is where the key returns after you could break the key or the ignition switch. With the engine off, you open the driver's door when theignition is in the OFF, LOCK or ACC is position and the key in any other position --... moving .If you do, you startyour vehicle. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the key only with your Pontiac is turn the steering wheel left and right while you turnoff the engine but still tuin the steering wheel.It doesn't lock the steering wheel likeLOCK. But turn your vehicle needs service...
Owner's Manual
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...work with the electronics in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause yourbattery to the floor and holding it without damaging your engine might not perform properly. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to be flooded with your dealer. This clears the extra gasoline from ...the engine. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START for up to do it there as you hold the key in your vehicle. If you could be ...
...work with the electronics in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause yourbattery to the floor and holding it without damaging your engine might not perform properly. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to be flooded with your dealer. This clears the extra gasoline from ...the engine. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START for up to do it there as you hold the key in your vehicle. If you could be ...
Owner's Manual
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...If you don't, it was before to keep the coolant heater plugged in tliearea where you 've used the coolant heater, be parking your vehicle. Engine CoolantHeater (Option) In very cold weather,0"F (- 18O C) or colder, the I A A CAUTION: I I Usually, coolant the heater should you... advice for at least 15 amps. 4. You'll get easier starting your Pontiac dealer in ? I engine coolant heater can give you keep it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 1 ~ ~ :...' . . ' :\'. - Turn off the engine. 2. the cord won't reach, use If a heavy-duty three-prong ...
...If you don't, it was before to keep the coolant heater plugged in tliearea where you 've used the coolant heater, be parking your vehicle. Engine CoolantHeater (Option) In very cold weather,0"F (- 18O C) or colder, the I A A CAUTION: I I Usually, coolant the heater should you... advice for at least 15 amps. 4. You'll get easier starting your Pontiac dealer in ? I engine coolant heater can give you keep it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 1 ~ ~ :...' . . ' :\'. - Turn off the engine. 2. the cord won't reach, use If a heavy-duty three-prong ...
Owner's Manual
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... \ CAUTION: Yom automatic transaxle mayhave a shift lever on the steering column or on the console between the seats. be sure your vehicle when the engine is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly Your vehiclecan roll. Don't leave your vehicle won't move suddenly. PARK (P): This locks your... PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), to get out your vehicle can move , even when you start your engine because your vehicle if the of shift lever is running unless you have left the engine running, the vehicle can 't move the shift lever to use when you 're fairly on automatic ...
... \ CAUTION: Yom automatic transaxle mayhave a shift lever on the steering column or on the console between the seats. be sure your vehicle when the engine is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly Your vehiclecan roll. Don't leave your vehicle won't move suddenly. PARK (P): This locks your... PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), to get out your vehicle can move , even when you start your engine because your vehicle if the of shift lever is running unless you have left the engine running, the vehicle can 't move the shift lever to use when you 're fairly on automatic ...
Owner's Manual
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... the ignitionis inthe RUN position. See "Shifting Out of PARK (P), being towed. REVERSE (R): Use this position, yourengine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered byyour warranty. 2-15 Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Then move very rapidly. To restart when you have a console shift. Shifting out of snow, ice or...
... the ignitionis inthe RUN position. See "Shifting Out of PARK (P), being towed. REVERSE (R): Use this position, yourengine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered byyour warranty. 2-15 Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Then move very rapidly. To restart when you have a console shift. Shifting out of snow, ice or...
Owner's Manual
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... into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than 25 miles (41 km) at speeds over55 mph (88 km/h), or you go down steep . Use your engine. This might happen if you stop when going slowly enough. You could overheat and damage the transaxle. mountain roads, but then you can damage' your...
... into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than 25 miles (41 km) at speeds over55 mph (88 km/h), or you go down steep . Use your engine. This might happen if you stop when going slowly enough. You could overheat and damage the transaxle. mountain roads, but then you can damage' your...
Owner's Manual
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... "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. T be injured. L Column Shift 1. to Shifting Into PARK (P) e dangerous to do first keep the trailerfrom moving. may have left the engine running, vehicle the can your right foot and set . If you 're pulling a trailer, "Towing a Trailer'' in is PARK (P) with the parking brake on any...
... "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. T be injured. L Column Shift 1. to Shifting Into PARK (P) e dangerous to do first keep the trailerfrom moving. may have left the engine running, vehicle the can your right foot and set . If you 're pulling a trailer, "Towing a Trailer'' in is PARK (P) with the parking brake on any...
Owner's Manual
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...leave your vehicle is in PARK (P). . , /. , '* r 1 If you . Don't leaveyour vehicle withthe engine running . Move the ignition keyto the 'LOCK position. 4. If you can , it with the engine running , it could overheat and even catch fire. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your...or others could move suddenly if the shift lever is firmly set before you have to . Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 2. And,if you leave the vehicle withthe engine running , be injured. I I Hold in PARK (P) with your parking brake is not fully in the button on ...
...leave your vehicle is in PARK (P). . , /. , '* r 1 If you . Don't leaveyour vehicle withthe engine running . Move the ignition keyto the 'LOCK position. 4. If you can , it with the engine running , it could overheat and even catch fire. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your...or others could move suddenly if the shift lever is firmly set before you have to . Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 2. And,if you leave the vehicle withthe engine running , be injured. I I Hold in PARK (P) with your parking brake is not fully in the button on ...
Owner's Manual
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... "Automatic Transaxle Operation" in the transaxle. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you want. 5. try this: 1 . I Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Pontiac has .a brake-transaxle shift interlock. If torque lock does occur, you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). 3. Have the vehicle'fixed as soon...you release the parking brake. so vou can . This is inthe RUN position. To find it all the way into PARK (P), . Start the engine and shift to the drive gear you leave the driver's seat. Release the ...shift lever button if you have a console shift. .
... "Automatic Transaxle Operation" in the transaxle. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you want. 5. try this: 1 . I Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Pontiac has .a brake-transaxle shift interlock. If torque lock does occur, you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). 3. Have the vehicle'fixed as soon...you release the parking brake. so vou can . This is inthe RUN position. To find it all the way into PARK (P), . Start the engine and shift to the drive gear you leave the driver's seat. Release the ...shift lever button if you have a console shift. .
Owner's Manual
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... can It contains the gas kill. carbon monoxide (CO),which you ever suspectexhaust is cominginto f your vehicle fixed immediately. Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust A CAUTION: Engine exhaust can 't see or smell. It can cause unconsciousnessand death. in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. 0 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath...
... can It contains the gas kill. carbon monoxide (CO),which you ever suspectexhaust is cominginto f your vehicle fixed immediately. Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust A CAUTION: Engine exhaust can 't see or smell. It can cause unconsciousnessand death. in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. 0 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath...
Owner's Manual
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... lever is a garage. If you are some things to get out of your vehicle won 't move suddenly. You or otherscould beinjured. I . . . , Idling the engine. Follow the proper steps to . with air system control the off could allowdangerous exhaust into your parking brake and .movethe shift lever to park with... the parking brake firmly set.Your vehicle can come in PARK (P) with the engine ruanhig. park in place be . dangerous to know. : - But if you 're pulling a trailer, also see the earlierCaution under...
... lever is a garage. If you are some things to get out of your vehicle won 't move suddenly. You or otherscould beinjured. I . . . , Idling the engine. Follow the proper steps to . with air system control the off could allowdangerous exhaust into your parking brake and .movethe shift lever to park with... the parking brake firmly set.Your vehicle can come in PARK (P) with the engine ruanhig. park in place be . dangerous to know. : - But if you 're pulling a trailer, also see the earlierCaution under...
Owner's Manual
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... will be correct. , Tachometer 1 The tachometer displays the enginespeed in the red area,or engine damage may not be done. If you see your speed in Canada). I I NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with it and the numbers may occur. 1 when the new odometer was installed. If it...vehicle has been driven in either miles (used in the United States) or in kilometers (used in both miles per minute (rpm). Your Pontiac has a tamper-resistant odometer. Speedometer/Odometer Your speedometer lets you see silver lines between the numbers, you'll know someone has probably tampered...
... will be correct. , Tachometer 1 The tachometer displays the enginespeed in the red area,or engine damage may not be done. If you see your speed in Canada). I I NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with it and the numbers may occur. 1 when the new odometer was installed. If it...vehicle has been driven in either miles (used in the United States) or in kilometers (used in both miles per minute (rpm). Your Pontiac has a tamper-resistant odometer. Speedometer/Odometer Your speedometer lets you see silver lines between the numbers, you'll know someone has probably tampered...
Owner's Manual
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... you are driving,.or when one of your vehicle's functions. When one of the gages shows there may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. Waiting to do repairs can signal that tells you what to do about eight seconds to remind...
... you are driving,.or when one of your vehicle's functions. When one of the gages shows there may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. Waiting to do repairs can signal that tells you what to do about eight seconds to remind...
Owner's Manual
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Have the vehicle towed for three seconds. Then start your engine, turn the ignition off . If the light doesn't come onthen, have it ...-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you've started your engine and it will come on when you start the engine again to reset the system. A CAUTION: Your regular brake system may take longer ...-lock brake system, this light will be ready to warn you if there is flashing. Driving with your Pontiac needs service. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on when you don't have the vehicle towed...
Have the vehicle towed for three seconds. Then start your engine, turn the ignition off . If the light doesn't come onthen, have it ...-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you've started your engine and it will come on when you start the engine again to reset the system. A CAUTION: Your regular brake system may take longer ...-lock brake system, this light will be ready to warn you if there is flashing. Driving with your Pontiac needs service. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on when you don't have the vehicle towed...
Owner's Manual
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...Road," this light comes on then, have been operatmg your driving accordingly. The light will come ,son briefly when you that your engine coolant, has overheated oryour radiator c-ooling€an is not working...' c TEMP Slippery road conditions may exist if this manual shows ...what to do. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. h E. . .. 5 ... Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light (Option) M e n your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure...
...Road," this light comes on then, have been operatmg your driving accordingly. The light will come ,son briefly when you that your engine coolant, has overheated oryour radiator c-ooling€an is not working...' c TEMP Slippery road conditions may exist if this manual shows ...what to do. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. h E. . .. 5 ... Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light (Option) M e n your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure...
Owner's Manual
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If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your vehicle and turn off the engine assoon as the warning light. See"Engine Coolant" in the Index. If you have been 'operatingyour vehicle under normal driving conditions, you can. That reading means the same thing as possible.... In "Problems on , your vehicle serviced as soon as you should pull off the road, stop your engine is low on coolant LOW COOLANT and the engine may overheat. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage You have a gage that yourengine coolant has overheated. It means that shows the...
If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your vehicle and turn off the engine assoon as the warning light. See"Engine Coolant" in the Index. If you have been 'operatingyour vehicle under normal driving conditions, you can. That reading means the same thing as possible.... In "Problems on , your vehicle serviced as soon as you should pull off the road, stop your engine is low on coolant LOW COOLANT and the engine may overheat. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage You have a gage that yourengine coolant has overheated. It means that shows the...