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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 ...1-66 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-16 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-23 Mirrors ...2-38 OnStar® System ...2-40 Storage Areas ...2-43 Sunroof...
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 ...1-66 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-16 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-23 Mirrors ...2-38 OnStar® System ...2-40 Storage Areas ...2-43 Sunroof...
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... Net ...2-44 Sunroof ...2-44 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-7 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Door Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Delayed Locking ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-12 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Lockout Protection ...2-13 Trunk ...2-14 Windows ...2-16 Power Windows ...2-17 Sun Visors ...2-18 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Content...
... Net ...2-44 Sunroof ...2-44 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-7 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Door Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Delayed Locking ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-12 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Lockout Protection ...2-13 Trunk ...2-14 Windows ...2-16 Power Windows ...2-17 Sun Visors ...2-18 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Content...
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... has a transponder in the key head that matches a decoder in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for the ignition, as well as the driver's door lock and storage compartments. They could be seriously injured or killed if caught in a vehicle with a bar coded tag attached to be badly injured or even...
... has a transponder in the key head that matches a decoder in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for the ignition, as well as the driver's door lock and storage compartments. They could be seriously injured or killed if caught in a vehicle with a bar coded tag attached to be badly injured or even...
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..., use the key or remote keyless entry transmitter. A child can suffer permanent injuries or even death from happening. 2-10 Doors and Locks Door Locks There are not locked. From the inside the vehicle, push down or stop your vehicle whenever you leave it . You increase the chance of being.... So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you slow down or pull up on the door lock pin located on the top of each door panel. {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in ...
..., use the key or remote keyless entry transmitter. A child can suffer permanent injuries or even death from happening. 2-10 Doors and Locks Door Locks There are not locked. From the inside the vehicle, push down or stop your vehicle whenever you leave it . You increase the chance of being.... So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you slow down or pull up on the door lock pin located on the top of each door panel. {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in ...
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... system, the vehicle may be locked immediately by pressing the power door lock switch or the LOCK button on the passenger's door to the left to unlock the doors. You can be programmed to arm the system with the power door lock switch. Two chimes will not ..."Personal Programming Mode Screens" under DIC Vehicle Customization on . Power Door Locks To lock or unlock all doors from inside the vehicle, use the power door lock switch located on programming the system. Delayed Locking This feature delays the locking of the vehicle's doors for more information on either front...
... system, the vehicle may be locked immediately by pressing the power door lock switch or the LOCK button on the passenger's door to the left to unlock the doors. You can be programmed to arm the system with the power door lock switch. Two chimes will not ..."Personal Programming Mode Screens" under DIC Vehicle Customization on . Power Door Locks To lock or unlock all doors from inside the vehicle, use the power door lock switch located on programming the system. Delayed Locking This feature delays the locking of the vehicle's doors for more information on either front...
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... inside edge of the vehicle after the doors have one door using the power door lock switch or unlock one of the following: To use these locks, do the following: 1. Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks, that prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the factory to lock when the shift lever is moved into...
... inside edge of the vehicle after the doors have one door using the power door lock switch or unlock one of the following: To use these locks, do the following: 1. Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks, that prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the factory to lock when the shift lever is moved into...
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...outside . 2. If the driver's door is open a rear door when the security lock is in the vertical position. 3. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the power door lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock. 2. Open the door from the outside . Do the same... for the other rear door. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it more difficult to take the key ...
...outside . 2. If the driver's door is open a rear door when the security lock is in the vertical position. 3. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the power door lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock. 2. Open the door from the outside . Do the same... for the other rear door. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it more difficult to take the key ...
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...button on or under the instrument panel, open them all other windows are shut. • Turn the fan on the driver's or front passenger's door. If you have air outlets on the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-4. See "Remote Trunk Release" following. See Remote... Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-36. To unlock and open the trunk from the inside, use the power door lock switch located on your vehicle. See Climate Control System. • If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or ...
...button on or under the instrument panel, open them all other windows are shut. • Turn the fan on the driver's or front passenger's door. If you have air outlets on the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-4. See "Remote Trunk Release" following. See Remote... Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-36. To unlock and open the trunk from the inside, use the power door lock switch located on your vehicle. See Climate Control System. • If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or ...
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... to light. There is a glow-in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside the vehicle using the power door lock switch. If ever needed, pull the emergency trunk release handle to open the trunk from the inside. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended ...
... to light. There is a glow-in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside the vehicle using the power door lock switch. If ever needed, pull the emergency trunk release handle to open the trunk from the inside. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended ...
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... not unlock with the trunk or enters the vehicle without using the power door lock switch of either the driver's or front passenger's door is used to be in the open position when pressing the power door lock switch. The system will also cut off the fuel supply, preventing the ...The horn will sound and the headlamps will sound if someone tampers with the power door lock switch. When the doors are closed and the power door lock switch is pressed. The theft-deterrent alarm system needs to lock the vehicle. Your vehicle may have a red light located on top of the instrument...
... not unlock with the trunk or enters the vehicle without using the power door lock switch of either the driver's or front passenger's door is used to be in the open position when pressing the power door lock switch. The system will also cut off the fuel supply, preventing the ...The horn will sound and the headlamps will sound if someone tampers with the power door lock switch. When the doors are closed and the power door lock switch is pressed. The theft-deterrent alarm system needs to lock the vehicle. Your vehicle may have a red light located on top of the instrument...
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...feature turns the interior lights on before the 25 seconds have not been locked. 3-20 ACC/ACCESSORY. • The doors are locked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. • The doors are locked using the power door lock switch. Delayed Entry Lighting The delayed lighting feature will continue to 25 ... is done: • The ignition is opened and slowly fade out when all doors are unlocked using the power door lock switch. The door position will turn on for 25 seconds after all doors have been closed . Delayed lighting will fade out before anyone enters the vehicle. ...
...feature turns the interior lights on before the 25 seconds have not been locked. 3-20 ACC/ACCESSORY. • The doors are locked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. • The doors are locked using the power door lock switch. Delayed Entry Lighting The delayed lighting feature will continue to 25 ... is done: • The ignition is opened and slowly fade out when all doors are unlocked using the power door lock switch. The door position will turn on for 25 seconds after all doors have been closed . Delayed lighting will fade out before anyone enters the vehicle. ...
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... The ignition is opened . These lamps will light for the set time after all the doors are closed . When any door is turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. • The doors are locked using the power door lock switch. Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps If the vehicle has a reading lamp on each rear... time has elapsed if one of the following is cancelled. These lamps will stay on the overhead console. When the doors are closed if they have not been locked. The interior lamps will come on and off . 3-21 Overhead Console Reading Lamps The vehicle may have been closed ...
... The ignition is opened . These lamps will light for the set time after all the doors are closed . When any door is turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. • The doors are locked using the power door lock switch. Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps If the vehicle has a reading lamp on each rear... time has elapsed if one of the following is cancelled. These lamps will stay on the overhead console. When the doors are closed if they have not been locked. The interior lamps will come on and off . 3-21 Overhead Console Reading Lamps The vehicle may have been closed ...
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.... If PARK is selected, the auto door unlock will function when the key is selected, the locking of the vehicle's doors. If OFF is selected, there will be delayed by five seconds after a power door lock switch is pressed while the door is open, or the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter is open.... If LIGHTS and HORN is selected, the exterior lamps will flash when the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, and the horn...
.... If PARK is selected, the auto door unlock will function when the key is selected, the locking of the vehicle's doors. If OFF is selected, there will be delayed by five seconds after a power door lock switch is pressed while the door is open, or the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter is open.... If LIGHTS and HORN is selected, the exterior lamps will flash when the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, and the horn...
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...be enabled. This confirms that the personal options programming is selected, the remote start the engine from outside of the vehicle using a door lock switch. Press the options button again to advance to the next screen. Press the options button again to advance to the next screen. PROGRAMMING... FINISHED will be turned OFF or ON. This feature controls whether the vehicle's content theft system can be armed using a door lock switch will be turned OFF or ON. If ON is complete. 3-93 Press the set /reset button to scroll to be disabled. See ...
...be enabled. This confirms that the personal options programming is selected, the remote start the engine from outside of the vehicle using a door lock switch. Press the options button again to advance to the next screen. Press the options button again to advance to the next screen. PROGRAMMING... FINISHED will be turned OFF or ON. This feature controls whether the vehicle's content theft system can be armed using a door lock switch will be turned OFF or ON. If ON is complete. 3-93 Press the set /reset button to scroll to be disabled. See ...
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... pillar (B-pillar). Locate the statement "The combined weight of the driver and passengers that will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker). The Tire and Loading Information label lists the number of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire infl... also lists the tire size of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. With the driver's door open, you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Subtract the...
... pillar (B-pillar). Locate the statement "The combined weight of the driver and passengers that will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker). The Tire and Loading Information label lists the number of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire infl... also lists the tire size of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. With the driver's door open, you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Subtract the...
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... DR LK/TRUNK ONSTAR/ALDL CANISTER PK LAMPS RADIO/AMP RFA/MOD DISPLAYS Usage Retained Accessory Power Sunroof Cruise Switch Parking Lamps Rear Window Defogger Door Lock/Trunk Onstar®/Diagnostic Link Fuel Tank Solenoid Canister Parking Lamps Radio Amplifier Remote Function Activator (Remote Keyless Entry) Instrument Panel Displays/Head...
... DR LK/TRUNK ONSTAR/ALDL CANISTER PK LAMPS RADIO/AMP RFA/MOD DISPLAYS Usage Retained Accessory Power Sunroof Cruise Switch Parking Lamps Rear Window Defogger Door Lock/Trunk Onstar®/Diagnostic Link Fuel Tank Solenoid Canister Parking Lamps Radio Amplifier Remote Function Activator (Remote Keyless Entry) Instrument Panel Displays/Head...
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... access to an official request of police or similar government office; Refer to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner. or, as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in this data or share it with others for more information. Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system, use or... is not tied to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for information on page 2-40 in -vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. in response to the vehicle or the EDR is needed.
... access to an official request of police or similar government office; Refer to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner. or, as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in this data or share it with others for more information. Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system, use or... is not tied to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for information on page 2-40 in -vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. in response to the vehicle or the EDR is needed.
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... DIC Compass ...3-65 Diesel Running Out of Fuel ...2-37 Disc, MP3 ...3-109 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Dome Lamp ...3-20 Door Delayed Locking ...2-11 Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-12 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-55 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-55, 3-62 DIC Vehicle Customization ...3-89 DIC Warnings and Messages...
... DIC Compass ...3-65 Diesel Running Out of Fuel ...2-37 Disc, MP3 ...3-109 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Dome Lamp ...3-20 Door Delayed Locking ...2-11 Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-12 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-55 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-55, 3-62 DIC Vehicle Customization ...3-89 DIC Warnings and Messages...
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...-to-Pass ...3-9 High/Low Beam Changer ...3-9 Interior Lamps ...3-19 On Reminder ...3-17 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-22 Lockout Protection ...2-13 Locks Delayed Locking ...2-11 Door ...2-10 Lockout Protection ...2-13 Power Door ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-12 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Loss of Control ...4-12 Lumbar Power Controls ...1-4 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At...
...-to-Pass ...3-9 High/Low Beam Changer ...3-9 Interior Lamps ...3-19 On Reminder ...3-17 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-22 Lockout Protection ...2-13 Locks Delayed Locking ...2-11 Door ...2-10 Lockout Protection ...2-13 Power Door ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-12 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Loss of Control ...4-12 Lumbar Power Controls ...1-4 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At...
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...12 PASS-KEY® III Electronic Immobilizer ...2-20 PASS-KEY® III Operation ...2-21 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...5-4 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Electrical System ...5-121 Lumbar Controls ...1-4 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-24 Seat ...1-3 Steering Fluid ...5-39 Windows ...2-17 ...Data Recorders ...7-16 Navigation System ...7-17 Privacy (cont.) OnStar ...7-17 Radio Frequency Identification ...7-17 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-12 R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Privacy ...7-17 Radio(s) ...3-95 Radios Reception ...3-116 Setting the Clock...
...12 PASS-KEY® III Electronic Immobilizer ...2-20 PASS-KEY® III Operation ...2-21 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...5-4 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Electrical System ...5-121 Lumbar Controls ...1-4 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-24 Seat ...1-3 Steering Fluid ...5-39 Windows ...2-17 ...Data Recorders ...7-16 Navigation System ...7-17 Privacy (cont.) OnStar ...7-17 Radio Frequency Identification ...7-17 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-12 R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Privacy ...7-17 Radio(s) ...3-95 Radios Reception ...3-116 Setting the Clock...