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The 2003 PontiacGrandPrixOwnerManual Seats and Restpaint Systems ...? -1 Front Seats ...1-2 ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-29 Child Restraints (SRS) ...1-51 Supplemental Restraint System ...1-58 Restraint System Check... Blade Replacement ...5-67 Tires ...5-68 ...5-88 Appearance Care Vehicle Identification ...5-96 5-97 Electrical System ...Capacities and Specifications ...5-102 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-104 Maintenance Schedule ...,..6 - 1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance Information ...7-2 ...7-9 Reporting Safety Defects Index ... 1
The 2003 PontiacGrandPrixOwnerManual Seats and Restpaint Systems ...? -1 Front Seats ...1-2 ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-29 Child Restraints (SRS) ...1-51 Supplemental Restraint System ...1-58 Restraint System Check... Blade Replacement ...5-67 Tires ...5-68 ...5-88 Appearance Care Vehicle Identification ...5-96 5-97 Electrical System ...Capacities and Specifications ...5-102 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-104 Maintenance Schedule ...,..6 - 1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance Information ...7-2 ...7-9 Reporting Safety Defects Index ... 1
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...with the vehicle's driving conditions. If you turn the ignition on, all of the DIC lights illuminate for an oil change the oil on a schedule consistent with anti-lock brakes, this light will come on when the ignition is will outline. The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you will...alerts you turn the ignition on. TRAC (Traction): If the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and the enhanced traction system, you important safety and maintenance facts. When you to that the trunk is automatically activated when you need to Reset the GM Oil Life SystemTM under Engine Oil on page...
...with the vehicle's driving conditions. If you turn the ignition on, all of the DIC lights illuminate for an oil change the oil on a schedule consistent with anti-lock brakes, this light will come on when the ignition is will outline. The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you will...alerts you turn the ignition on. TRAC (Traction): If the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and the enhanced traction system, you important safety and maintenance facts. When you to that the trunk is automatically activated when you need to Reset the GM Oil Life SystemTM under Engine Oil on page...
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Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Have someone pick up on page 5-33. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4 for more often when you're pulling a trailer. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. 3. If you're ...the brake pedal. 3. But if you ever have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. Each of the chocks. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you : startyourengine, 0 0 Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating ...
Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Have someone pick up on page 5-33. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4 for more often when you're pulling a trailer. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. 3. If you're ...the brake pedal. 3. But if you ever have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. Each of the chocks. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you : startyourengine, 0 0 Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating ...
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...when you could be burned. it stops flame if the engine backfires. Don't drive with it . Pull out the filter. 4. See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on the housing. To reinstall the cover, position the tabs through the slots on page 5- 104. 5. engine with the air ... cleans the air, it isn't there If and the engine backfires, you are finished. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to be careful working on page 6-4. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off , and be burned. 3. dirt can cause a...
...when you could be burned. it stops flame if the engine backfires. Don't drive with it . Pull out the filter. 4. See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on the housing. To reinstall the cover, position the tabs through the slots on page 5- 104. 5. engine with the air ... cleans the air, it isn't there If and the engine backfires, you are finished. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to be careful working on page 6-4. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off , and be burned. 3. dirt can cause a...
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... in taxi, police or delivery service. Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to get a false reading on the dipstick. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4. Nofice: Too much can damage your vehicle under one or more of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at least 30...
... in taxi, police or delivery service. Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to get a false reading on the dipstick. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4. Nofice: Too much can damage your vehicle under one or more of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at least 30...
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... correct fluid level is not covered by fluid other than one pint (0.5 L). Damage caused by your automatic transaxle. How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to the proper level. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. After adding fluid...
... correct fluid level is not covered by fluid other than one pint (0.5 L). Damage caused by your automatic transaxle. How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to the proper level. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. After adding fluid...
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...at them. When rotating your tires once a month or more. Be sure to achieve more information. See When It Is Time for scheduled rotation intervals. Bad handling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as... Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they're underinflated. The purpose of regular rotation is the most important. See "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services,'' in Section 6, for New Tires on page 5-70 and Wheel Replacement on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by looking at...
...at them. When rotating your tires once a month or more. Be sure to achieve more information. See When It Is Time for scheduled rotation intervals. Bad handling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as... Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they're underinflated. The purpose of regular rotation is the most important. See "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services,'' in Section 6, for New Tires on page 5-70 and Wheel Replacement on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by looking at...
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... ...6.13 Throttle System Inspection ...-6-14 Brake System Inspection ...6.14 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-15 Part E: Maintenance Record ...6.16 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 How This Section is Organized ...6-3 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6.4 Scheduled Maintenance ...65 . At Least Twice a Year ...6.10 6- 1 PartOwner B: Checks and Services ...6.9 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least...
... ...6.13 Throttle System Inspection ...-6-14 Brake System Inspection ...6.14 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-15 Part E: Maintenance Record ...6.16 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 How This Section is Organized ...6-3 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6.4 Scheduled Maintenance ...65 . At Least Twice a Year ...6.10 6- 1 PartOwner B: Checks and Services ...6.9 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least...
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...damage caused by warranty. OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your vehicle in good working condition, but ...new vehicle warranties. All recommended maintenance procedures are necessary to follow recommended maintenance may not be covered by failure to keep your vehicle properly. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your dealer for details. 6-2 Maintenance Schedule Introduction IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE....
...damage caused by warranty. OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your vehicle in good working condition, but ...new vehicle warranties. All recommended maintenance procedures are necessary to follow recommended maintenance may not be covered by failure to keep your vehicle properly. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your dealer for details. 6-2 Maintenance Schedule Introduction IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE....
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...do the work yourself or have it done. "Part E: Maintenance Record" is divided into five parts: "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services" explains what to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs. How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is a place for the job. If you want to ... what should perform. "Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" lists some jobs, you can be seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work on your dealer's service department or another qualified service center should be dangerous. In trying to do some recommended products necessary...
...do the work yourself or have it done. "Part E: Maintenance Record" is divided into five parts: "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services" explains what to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs. How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is a place for the job. If you want to ... what should perform. "Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" lists some jobs, you can be seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work on your dealer's service department or another qualified service center should be dangerous. In trying to do some recommended products necessary...
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...Loading Your Vehicle on page 5-5. Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services This part contains engine oil scheduled maintenance which are to be replaced and all the time in good condition, see your vehicle's Tire-Loading Information label. Also, listed are scheduled maintenance services which explains the engine oil life system ...and how it to work using genuine GM parts. are listed in many other ways. Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at the mileage intervals specified. When you go to change the engine oil and filter. You may drive it indicates...
...Loading Your Vehicle on page 5-5. Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services This part contains engine oil scheduled maintenance which are to be replaced and all the time in good condition, see your vehicle's Tire-Loading Information label. Also, listed are scheduled maintenance services which explains the engine oil life system ...and how it to work using genuine GM parts. are listed in many other ways. Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at the mileage intervals specified. When you go to change the engine oil and filter. You may drive it indicates...
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... on mileage. This is necessary for over a year. A CHANGE OIL SOON light will be indicated can vary considerably. Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and filter as possible within the next two times you must reset the system every time the oil is necessary. Based on...driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on page 6- 13. Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (1 66000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at...
... on mileage. This is necessary for over a year. A CHANGE OIL SOON light will be indicated can vary considerably. Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and filter as possible within the next two times you must reset the system every time the oil is necessary. Based on...driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on page 6- 13. Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (1 66000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at...
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...system whenever the oil is ever reset accidentally, you are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service on the maintenance record pages in dusty conditions. An Emission Control Service. 22,500 Miles (37500 km) U Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation... and additional information. (See footnote +.) 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0 Rotate tires. After the services are driving in Part E of this schedule. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote f . ) 37,500Miles (62 500 km) U Rotate tires. See Engine Oil on page 5-18 for information...
...system whenever the oil is ever reset accidentally, you are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service on the maintenance record pages in dusty conditions. An Emission Control Service. 22,500 Miles (37500 km) U Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation... and additional information. (See footnote +.) 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0 Rotate tires. After the services are driving in Part E of this schedule. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote f . ) 37,500Miles (62 500 km) U Rotate tires. See Engine Oil on page 5-18 for information...
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Maintenance Record 6-16 Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from "Owner Checks and Services'' or "Periodic Maintenance" on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record 6-16 Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from "Owner Checks and Services'' or "Periodic Maintenance" on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts.
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...: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. In Canada, information pertaining to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 Owner's Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to assist...
...: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. In Canada, information pertaining to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 Owner's Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to assist...
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Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Part B - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-15 6-16 Part E - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...6-13 Part D - MaintenanceRecord ...6-5 ScheduledMaintenance ... Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ...2-29 Light Air ...Locks ...2-10 Loss of Control ...4-16 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-37 Low Traction Light ...3-30 Lumbar ...1-3 Power Controls ... Normal Replacement Parts ...5-104 Maintenance Schedule 6-9 AtEach Fuel Fill ...At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-10 At Least Twice a Year ...6-10 BrakeSystem Inspection ...
Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Part B - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-15 6-16 Part E - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...6-13 Part D - MaintenanceRecord ...6-5 ScheduledMaintenance ... Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ...2-29 Light Air ...Locks ...2-10 Loss of Control ...4-16 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-37 Low Traction Light ...3-30 Lumbar ...1-3 Power Controls ... Normal Replacement Parts ...5-104 Maintenance Schedule 6-9 AtEach Fuel Fill ...At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-10 At Least Twice a Year ...6-10 BrakeSystem Inspection ...
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...Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ...2-6 Mexico, Central America Caribbean and Onstar@Personal Calling ...2-39 Islands/Countries Onstar@Services ...2-38 (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Steering. Virgin Islands) ...7-4 2-38 MirrorOperation ...2-33, 2-35Onstat-@System ...Onstar@Virtual Advisor ...2-39 Mirrors Other Warning Devices ...3-4 Automatic Dimming Rearview... Lamps ...3-14 OverheatedEngine Protection Operating Mode ...5-33 Owners,Canadian ...ii New Vehicle Break-In ...2-19 7-10 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-1 04 Owner's Information ... 0 9
...Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ...2-6 Mexico, Central America Caribbean and Onstar@Personal Calling ...2-39 Islands/Countries Onstar@Services ...2-38 (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Steering. Virgin Islands) ...7-4 2-38 MirrorOperation ...2-33, 2-35Onstat-@System ...Onstar@Virtual Advisor ...2-39 Mirrors Other Warning Devices ...3-4 Automatic Dimming Rearview... Lamps ...3-14 OverheatedEngine Protection Operating Mode ...5-33 Owners,Canadian ...ii New Vehicle Break-In ...2-19 7-10 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-1 04 Owner's Information ... 0 9
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... ...2-30 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P) 6-12 Mechanism Check ...Parking on Hills ...4-42 Part A - Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 Part C - Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Part B - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-15 Part E - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...6-13 Part D - MaintenanceRecord ...6-16 Passing ...4-15, 4-41 PASS-Key@Ill ...2-16 2-17 PASS-Key@Ill Operation ...Plan Ahead When Possible...
... ...2-30 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P) 6-12 Mechanism Check ...Parking on Hills ...4-42 Part A - Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 Part C - Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Part B - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-15 Part E - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...6-13 Part D - MaintenanceRecord ...6-16 Passing ...4-15, 4-41 PASS-Key@Ill ...2-16 2-17 PASS-Key@Ill Operation ...Plan Ahead When Possible...
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... Passenger Position ...1-20 Safety Belt Extender ...1-28 Safety BeltUse During Pregnancy ...1-20 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ...1-7 Safety Chains ...4-40 ...Safety Warnings and Symbols ...III Scheduled Maintenance ...6-5 Seats Head Restraints ...1-6 HeatedSeats ...1-4 Manual ...1-2 Power Lumbar ...1-3 1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...Six-Way Power Driver ...1-3 Securing a Child Restraint 1-46 Center RearSeat Position ...Designedfor the LATCHSystem ...1-43 Rear...
... Passenger Position ...1-20 Safety Belt Extender ...1-28 Safety BeltUse During Pregnancy ...1-20 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ...1-7 Safety Chains ...4-40 ...Safety Warnings and Symbols ...III Scheduled Maintenance ...6-5 Seats Head Restraints ...1-6 HeatedSeats ...1-4 Manual ...1-2 Power Lumbar ...1-3 1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...Six-Way Power Driver ...1-3 Securing a Child Restraint 1-46 Center RearSeat Position ...Designedfor the LATCHSystem ...1-43 Rear...