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2005 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-29 Airbag System ...1-48 Restraint System Check ...1-...92 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-38 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Headlamp Aiming ...5-48 Bulb Replacement ...5-50 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-57 Tires ...5-58 Appearance Care ...5-94 Vehicle Identification ...5-102 Electrical System ...5-103...
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-29 Airbag System ...1-48 Restraint System Check ...1-...92 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-38 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Headlamp Aiming ...5-48 Bulb Replacement ...5-50 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-57 Tires ...5-58 Appearance Care ...5-94 Vehicle Identification ...5-102 Electrical System ...5-103...
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... start is attempted and unsuccessful, the Driver Information Center (DIC) will not operate if the key is in the ignition, a door is open or the hood is an emission control system malfunction. If a remote start button until the parking lamps turn off . • Turn on the hazards warning flashers. •...
... start is attempted and unsuccessful, the Driver Information Center (DIC) will not operate if the key is in the ignition, a door is open or the hood is an emission control system malfunction. If a remote start button until the parking lamps turn off . • Turn on the hazards warning flashers. •...
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... located above 0°F (−18°C) as it was before, making sure to keep it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 2-24 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Turn off the engine. 2. Plug it away from moving engine parts. The vehicle will not reach, use of oil that...
... located above 0°F (−18°C) as it was before, making sure to keep it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 2-24 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Turn off the engine. 2. Plug it away from moving engine parts. The vehicle will not reach, use of oil that...
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Side Window Defogger Outlets. See Exterior Lamps on page 5-10. G. H. K. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Hood Release on page 3-14. N. O. C. See Ignition Positions on page 3-133. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page ... Outlet Adjustment on page 3-49. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 3-92. Windshield Wiper Lever. J. See Audio System(s) on page 2-25. L. Hood Release. M. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever, on and off. P. Climate Controls. Q. Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you have a...
Side Window Defogger Outlets. See Exterior Lamps on page 5-10. G. H. K. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Hood Release on page 3-14. N. O. C. See Ignition Positions on page 3-133. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page ... Outlet Adjustment on page 3-49. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 3-92. Windshield Wiper Lever. J. See Audio System(s) on page 2-25. L. Hood Release. M. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever, on and off. P. Climate Controls. Q. Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you have a...
Owner's Manual
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...air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into the vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate...; If the airflow seems low when the fan is located near the passenger's side windshield wiper arm, underneath the inlet grille. Raise the hood. 4. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Similar to the engine's air filter, it back halfway. Outlet Adjustment Rotate and turn the ...
...air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into the vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate...; If the airflow seems low when the fan is located near the passenger's side windshield wiper arm, underneath the inlet grille. Raise the hood. 4. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Similar to the engine's air filter, it back halfway. Outlet Adjustment Rotate and turn the ...
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... or doors are disabled, this message and to recharge. The graphic will indicate a highlighted, open door to 15.5 volts. The graphic will highlight the hood or trunk if either one is turned off all unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to clear it has not been acknowledged when the engine...display for two seconds when the ignition is turned on. 3-70 CHANGE OIL SOON This symbol comes on when a door, the trunk, or the hood of PARK (P). It will continue to save the charge in RUN. This warning message comes on with the AJAR warning message. This message will sound...
... or doors are disabled, this message and to recharge. The graphic will indicate a highlighted, open door to 15.5 volts. The graphic will highlight the hood or trunk if either one is turned off all unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to clear it has not been acknowledged when the engine...display for two seconds when the ignition is turned on. 3-70 CHANGE OIL SOON This symbol comes on when a door, the trunk, or the hood of PARK (P). It will continue to save the charge in RUN. This warning message comes on with the AJAR warning message. This message will sound...
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..., but the condition still exists when the engine is initiated. It will come on when a remote start attempt is an emission control system malfunction. The hood or the doors are not closed. The oil pressure is too high. The engine coolant temperature is low. There is unsuccessful. If the condition still...
..., but the condition still exists when the engine is initiated. It will come on when a remote start attempt is an emission control system malfunction. The hood or the doors are not closed. The oil pressure is too high. The engine coolant temperature is low. There is unsuccessful. If the condition still...
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... ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-14 Engine Oil Life System ...5-18 Supercharger Oil ...5-19 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid...
... ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-14 Engine Oil Life System ...5-18 Supercharger Oil ...5-19 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid...
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... Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can start a fire. Pull the hood release handle located inside the vehicle near the parking brake pedal. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on hot engine parts and start up and injure you even when the engine is... burned. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1.
... Be careful not to drop or spill things that burn can start a fire. Pull the hood release handle located inside the vehicle near the parking brake pedal. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on hot engine parts and start up and injure you even when the engine is... burned. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1.
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Lift the hood. Then pull the hood down and close it to the right. 3. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch, located near the center front of the engine compartment, by moving it firmly. 5-11 Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly.
Lift the hood. Then pull the hood down and close it to the right. 3. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch, located near the center front of the engine compartment, by moving it firmly. 5-11 Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly.
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 Supercharged engine (3800 V6 engine similar), here is what you will see: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 Supercharged engine (3800 V6 engine similar), here is what you will see: 5-12
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Just turn it off and get out of steam or coolant before you keep driving when your engine catches fire because you open the hood. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get everyone away from the vehicle until the engine is overheated, the liquids in an emergency. Sometimes the..., even if you : Climb a long hill on driving to a safe place in traffic. If you get a little too hot when you just open the hood. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-29 for long periods in an emergency. Notice: If your engine is cool. If No Steam is...
Just turn it off and get out of steam or coolant before you keep driving when your engine catches fire because you open the hood. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get everyone away from the vehicle until the engine is overheated, the liquids in an emergency. Sometimes the..., even if you : Climb a long hill on driving to a safe place in traffic. If you get a little too hot when you just open the hood. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-29 for long periods in an emergency. Notice: If your engine is cool. If No Steam is...
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... heater at the highest setting and the fan at the highest speed and open the windows as necessary. You may decide not to lift the hood but to the shaded area, and the engine coolant temperature warning light will be driven. See Engine Oil on , the vehicle can be severely degraded...
... heater at the highest setting and the fan at the highest speed and open the windows as necessary. You may decide not to lift the hood but to the shaded area, and the engine coolant temperature warning light will be driven. See Engine Oil on , the vehicle can be severely degraded...
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... Fan(s) C. Radiator Pressure Cap 5-30 When the engine is not running and can injure you will see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is cold, the coolant level should be parked on the coolant recovery tank. Coolant Recovery Tank B. If it... is boiling, do not do anything else until it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you . Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Cooling System When you decide it cools down.
... Fan(s) C. Radiator Pressure Cap 5-30 When the engine is not running and can injure you will see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is cold, the coolant level should be parked on the coolant recovery tank. Coolant Recovery Tank B. If it... is boiling, do not do anything else until it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you . Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Cooling System When you decide it cools down.
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... fuse block, for jump starting terminal, located on location. Put an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle in the jump start up . Open the hood on the other accessories on during the jump starting your radio and other . To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, press the tab at the bottom...
... fuse block, for jump starting terminal, located on location. Put an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle in the jump start up . Open the hood on the other accessories on during the jump starting your radio and other . To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, press the tab at the bottom...
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... their high beams at surface. • The vehicle should be placed so it . • The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are under the hood near the headlamps. • The vehicle should be necessary.
... their high beams at surface. • The vehicle should be placed so it . • The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are under the hood near the headlamps. • The vehicle should be necessary.
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Sidemarker Lamp 2. High-Beam Headlamp B. See Hood Release on the headlamp. 5-51 Open the hood. A. Align the square cut-out on the retaining clip with the notch on page 5-10 for more information. Pull up half-way on the plastic retaining clip while pushing rearward on the headlamp. Low-Beam Headlamp C. Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps 1.
Sidemarker Lamp 2. High-Beam Headlamp B. See Hood Release on the headlamp. 5-51 Open the hood. A. Align the square cut-out on the retaining clip with the notch on page 5-10 for more information. Pull up half-way on the plastic retaining clip while pushing rearward on the headlamp. Low-Beam Headlamp C. Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps 1.
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... and anchorages are working properly. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. (j) Check throttle system for interference or binding and for the body doors, hood, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear compartment, glove box door, console door and any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have it repaired...
... and anchorages are working properly. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. (j) Check throttle system for interference or binding and for the body doors, hood, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear compartment, glove box door, console door and any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have it repaired...
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...GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for your vehicle. Usage Usage Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Supercharger Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Fluid/Lubricant DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. U.S. ...requirements of clean, Engine Coolant drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 992887). 6-12 Hood and Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, Conditioning in Canada 10953474). Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake...
...GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for your vehicle. Usage Usage Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Supercharger Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Fluid/Lubricant DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. U.S. ...requirements of clean, Engine Coolant drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 992887). 6-12 Hood and Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, Conditioning in Canada 10953474). Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake...
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... Belts ...5-97 Your CD Player ...3-134 Your CDs ...3-134 Center Console Storage Area ...2-40 Chains, Tire ...5-72 Check Engine Light ...3-44 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-100 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...1-35 Infants and Young Children ...1-32 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System...
... Belts ...5-97 Your CD Player ...3-134 Your CDs ...3-134 Center Console Storage Area ...2-40 Chains, Tire ...5-72 Check Engine Light ...3-44 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-100 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...1-35 Infants and Young Children ...1-32 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System...