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2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-29 Airbag System ...1-52 Restraint System Check ...174; System ...2-40 Storage Areas ...2-43 Sunroof ...2-44 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-28 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-38 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-55 Audio System(s) ...3-94 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-27 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-29 Airbag System ...1-52 Restraint System Check ...174; System ...2-40 Storage Areas ...2-43 Sunroof ...2-44 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-28 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-38 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-55 Audio System(s) ...3-94 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-27 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...
Owner's Manual
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... page 2-3. The following functions may be less while the vehicle is running. See "REMOTE LOCKS FEEDBACK" under DIC Operation and Displays (Uplevel DIC with your vehicle's RKE system: / (Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has this feature, press / to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the ...
... page 2-3. The following functions may be less while the vehicle is running. See "REMOTE LOCKS FEEDBACK" under DIC Operation and Displays (Uplevel DIC with your vehicle's RKE system: / (Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has this feature, press / to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the ...
Owner's Manual
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...re-coded. L (Panic Alarm): Press Lto activate the alarm. See Content Theft-Deterrent on . The ignition must be purchased through the DIC, the parking lamps may flash once and the horn may chirp once to match the new transmitter. The alarm will no longer ...replacement can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to operate. See "REMOTE LOCKS FEEDBACK" under DIC Operation and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on page 3-55 or DIC Operation and Displays (Base Level DIC) on the RKE transmitter will sound repeatedly for more details. " (Unlock): Press " one ...
...re-coded. L (Panic Alarm): Press Lto activate the alarm. See Content Theft-Deterrent on . The ignition must be purchased through the DIC, the parking lamps may flash once and the horn may chirp once to match the new transmitter. The alarm will no longer ...replacement can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to operate. See "REMOTE LOCKS FEEDBACK" under DIC Operation and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on page 3-55 or DIC Operation and Displays (Base Level DIC) on the RKE transmitter will sound repeatedly for more details. " (Unlock): Press " one ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Static from your body transferred to touch any of the transmitter with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. To replace the battery in the DIC. See "KEY FOB BATTERY LOW" under DIC Warnings and Messages on the side. 2. Separate the halves of the circuitry. Remove the old battery. Replace with a flat, thin object...
.... Static from your body transferred to touch any of the transmitter with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. To replace the battery in the DIC. See "KEY FOB BATTERY LOW" under DIC Warnings and Messages on the side. 2. Separate the halves of the circuitry. Remove the old battery. Replace with a flat, thin object...
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... start with 10 minutes of remote starters. When the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will lock. If your vehicle is running, and the DIC will be on fuel. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps turn signal lamps flash. Check local regulations for about four seconds or until...
... start with 10 minutes of remote starters. When the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will lock. If your vehicle is running, and the DIC will be on fuel. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps turn signal lamps flash. Check local regulations for about four seconds or until...
Owner's Manual
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... the ignition positions on the hazard warning flashers. • Turn the ignition switch out of the following. The vehicle's key is disabled through the DIC. See Ignition Positions on . The engine will not operate if any of LOCK/OFF position and then back to extend the engine running time by...
... the ignition positions on the hazard warning flashers. • Turn the ignition switch out of the following. The vehicle's key is disabled through the DIC. See Ignition Positions on . The engine will not operate if any of LOCK/OFF position and then back to extend the engine running time by...
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... start feature. Vehicles that have the remote start feature are shipped from the factory with Trip Computer) on page 3-55 or DIC Operation and Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 3-62 for additional information. The system may have the remote start ready feature. See "REMOTE START" under... DIC Operation and Displays (Uplevel DIC with the remote vehicle start system enabled. If your dealer/retailer if you will display REMOTE START DISABLED. This feature allows...
... start feature. Vehicles that have the remote start feature are shipped from the factory with Trip Computer) on page 3-55 or DIC Operation and Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 3-62 for additional information. The system may have the remote start ready feature. See "REMOTE START" under... DIC Operation and Displays (Uplevel DIC with the remote vehicle start system enabled. If your dealer/retailer if you will display REMOTE START DISABLED. This feature allows...
Owner's Manual
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...not activate when the ignition is open. The doors can program this feature on or off through the Driver Information Center (DIC) See "Personal Programming Mode Screens" under DIC Vehicle Customization on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed when a door is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. The...the LOCK button on page 3-89 for five seconds after the last door is on either front door. See "Lock Switch Arm" under DIC Vehicle Customization on programming the system. Delayed Locking This feature delays the locking of the vehicle's doors for more information on page 3-89. 2-...
...not activate when the ignition is open. The doors can program this feature on or off through the Driver Information Center (DIC) See "Personal Programming Mode Screens" under DIC Vehicle Customization on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed when a door is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. The...the LOCK button on page 3-89 for five seconds after the last door is on either front door. See "Lock Switch Arm" under DIC Vehicle Customization on programming the system. Delayed Locking This feature delays the locking of the vehicle's doors for more information on page 3-89. 2-...
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... into PARK (P). The locking feature cannot be disabled or programmed. Close the door. 3. To program the door unlocking feature, see "Personal Programming Mode Screens" under DIC Vehicle Customization on the inside edge of each rear door. To assist you in or out of the following: To use these locks, do the...
... into PARK (P). The locking feature cannot be disabled or programmed. Close the door. 3. To program the door unlocking feature, see "Personal Programming Mode Screens" under DIC Vehicle Customization on the inside edge of each rear door. To assist you in or out of the following: To use these locks, do the...
Owner's Manual
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...closed and the power door lock switch is armed. The theft-deterrent alarm system needs to be activated through the Driver's Information Center (DIC). The horn will sound and the headlamps will not unlock with the Power Lock Switch The vehicle's content theft-deterrent alarm system can be... activated through the Driver's Information Center (DIC). Arming with the power door lock switch. While armed, the doors will flash for up to two minutes. Your vehicle may have ...
...closed and the power door lock switch is armed. The theft-deterrent alarm system needs to be activated through the Driver's Information Center (DIC). The horn will sound and the headlamps will not unlock with the Power Lock Switch The vehicle's content theft-deterrent alarm system can be... activated through the Driver's Information Center (DIC). Arming with the power door lock switch. While armed, the doors will flash for up to two minutes. Your vehicle may have ...
Owner's Manual
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...® III Electronic Immobilizer Your PASS-Key III system operates on a radio frequency subject to disarm the alarm system, see "Personal Programming Mode Screens" under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-89 for more information. This device may cause undesired operation. Arming Confirmation Your vehicle may have a red light located...
...® III Electronic Immobilizer Your PASS-Key III system operates on a radio frequency subject to disarm the alarm system, see "Personal Programming Mode Screens" under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-89 for more information. This device may cause undesired operation. Arming Confirmation Your vehicle may have a red light located...
Owner's Manual
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... to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM warning message on the Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on, there may also want to manually arm or disarm the system. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to...
... to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM warning message on the Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on, there may also want to manually arm or disarm the system. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to...
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... who can service PASS-Key® III to ON/RUN within five seconds of a new or replacement key. See Roadside Assistance Program on the DIC will not start the engine. It is turned off , once the key has been programmed. Canadian Owners: If all the programmed keys are lost or... have a new key made and programmed to the system. Do not leave the key or device that the new key has PK3 stamped on the DIC while the vehicle is being driven, the engine will be able to be programmed and turn it to have at this time. The following : 1. If...
... who can service PASS-Key® III to ON/RUN within five seconds of a new or replacement key. See Roadside Assistance Program on the DIC will not start the engine. It is turned off , once the key has been programmed. Canadian Owners: If all the programmed keys are lost or... have a new key made and programmed to the system. Do not leave the key or device that the new key has PK3 stamped on the DIC while the vehicle is being driven, the engine will be able to be programmed and turn it to have at this time. The following : 1. If...
Owner's Manual
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... until a door is opened . • Audio System • Power Windows • Sunroof (if equipped) Power to these features will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC) if the key is turned to start your vehicle after the engine is turned off . Also, always remember to remove your vehicle needs service. Let...
... until a door is opened . • Audio System • Power Windows • Sunroof (if equipped) Power to these features will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC) if the key is turned to start your vehicle after the engine is turned off . Also, always remember to remove your vehicle needs service. Let...
Owner's Manual
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... or holding the vehicle in place. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes off and on. To fully use SECOND (2) on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and Head-Up Display (HUD), if equipped. 2. Also, shifting into first gear until the vehicle is equipped with a 5.3L V8 engine, it goes down...
... or holding the vehicle in place. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes off and on. To fully use SECOND (2) on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and Head-Up Display (HUD), if equipped. 2. Also, shifting into first gear until the vehicle is equipped with a 5.3L V8 engine, it goes down...
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... the next gear. The vehicle will display on the instrument panel cluster, or the up -shift to second gear. The up-shift light on the DIC and HUD, if equipped, when in SECOND (2), rather than FIRST (1).
... the next gear. The vehicle will display on the instrument panel cluster, or the up -shift to second gear. The up-shift light on the DIC and HUD, if equipped, when in SECOND (2), rather than FIRST (1).
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See DIC Warnings and Messages on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to the released position. When the left foot is off ... moving. 2-33 To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down on , and the shift lever is not in the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the parking brake is towing a trailer and parked on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on if the parking brake does not release fully.
See DIC Warnings and Messages on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to the released position. When the left foot is off ... moving. 2-33 To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down on , and the shift lever is not in the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the parking brake is towing a trailer and parked on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on if the parking brake does not release fully.
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... Antenna System ...3-118 Chime Level Adjustment ...3-118 Fog Lamp Light ...3-53 Cruise Control Light ...3-53 Highbeam On Light ...3-54 Fuel Gage ...3-54 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-55 DIC Operation and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) ...3-55 DIC Operation and Displays (Base Level DIC) ...3-62 DIC Compass (Uplevel DIC) ...3-65 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-67 DIC Vehicle Customization ...3-89 3-2
... Antenna System ...3-118 Chime Level Adjustment ...3-118 Fog Lamp Light ...3-53 Cruise Control Light ...3-53 Highbeam On Light ...3-54 Fuel Gage ...3-54 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-55 DIC Operation and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) ...3-55 DIC Operation and Displays (Base Level DIC) ...3-62 DIC Compass (Uplevel DIC) ...3-65 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-67 DIC Vehicle Customization ...3-89 3-2
Owner's Manual
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...Instrument Panel Fuse Block. Air Outlets. TAP-Shift® Control (If Equipped). See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-115. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-19. M. See Interior Lamps on page 3-55. See Climate Control System on page 3-39. S. See Instrument Panel Cluster on ...3-12. Shift Lever. Glove Box. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7 and Cruise Control on page 3-7. Driver Information Center (DIC) (If Equipped). See Audio System(s) on Steering Column. L. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever, on page 3-94. Passenger Air Bag Status ...
...Instrument Panel Fuse Block. Air Outlets. TAP-Shift® Control (If Equipped). See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-115. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-19. M. See Interior Lamps on page 3-55. See Climate Control System on page 3-39. S. See Instrument Panel Cluster on ...3-12. Shift Lever. Glove Box. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7 and Cruise Control on page 3-7. Driver Information Center (DIC) (If Equipped). See Audio System(s) on Steering Column. L. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever, on page 3-94. Passenger Air Bag Status ...
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...;ash to its original position when it there until the lane change may be caused by a burned-out signal bulb. See "Turn Signal On" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 5-58. Turn Signal On Chime If the vehicle is complete. Arrows that flash rapidly when signaling for location information... on for more than 0.75 of the steering column all the way up or down. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. If the turn or lane change is released. Also, check the fuse for burned-out bulbs if a turn signal lever located on the left...
...;ash to its original position when it there until the lane change may be caused by a burned-out signal bulb. See "Turn Signal On" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 5-58. Turn Signal On Chime If the vehicle is complete. Arrows that flash rapidly when signaling for location information... on for more than 0.75 of the steering column all the way up or down. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. If the turn or lane change is released. Also, check the fuse for burned-out bulbs if a turn signal lever located on the left...