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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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... the path of a closing window. Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for the ignition, as well as the driver's door lock and storage compartments. The key comes with children. Do not leave the keys in the vehicle's instrument panel. 2-2
... the path of a closing window. Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for the ignition, as well as the driver's door lock and storage compartments. The key comes with children. Do not leave the keys in the vehicle's instrument panel. 2-2
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Doors and Locks Door Locks There are not locked. To manually lock or unlock the doors from inside , use the key or remote keyless entry transmitter. Locking your doors can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or pull up on the door lock pin located on the top of each door panel. {CAUTION: Unlocked doors... heat and can be unable to lock and unlock the vehicle. From the outside, use the manual or power door locks. You increase the chance of being thrown out of a moving vehicle. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you leave it . A ...
Doors and Locks Door Locks There are not locked. To manually lock or unlock the doors from inside , use the key or remote keyless entry transmitter. Locking your doors can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or pull up on the door lock pin located on the top of each door panel. {CAUTION: Unlocked doors... heat and can be unable to lock and unlock the vehicle. From the outside, use the manual or power door locks. You increase the chance of being thrown out of a moving vehicle. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you leave it . A ...
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.... If the vehicle has the content theft-deterrent 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 arm the system with the power door lock switch. The doors can program this feature on or off through the Driver Information Center (DIC...
.... If the vehicle has the content theft-deterrent 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 arm the system with the power door lock switch. The doors can program this feature on or off through the Driver Information Center (DIC...
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... (P). If someone needs to get in the horizontal position. 2. The locking feature cannot be disabled or programmed. The rear door security locks are programmed from the inside manual door lock. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is moved into PARK (P). Do... the same for the other rear door. 2-12 Programmable Automatic Door Locks The vehicle's doors are located on page 3-89. To program the door unlocking feature, see "Personal Programming Mode Screens" under DIC Vehicle Customization on the inside edge...
... (P). If someone needs to get in the horizontal position. 2. The locking feature cannot be disabled or programmed. The rear door security locks are programmed from the inside manual door lock. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is moved into PARK (P). Do... the same for the other rear door. 2-12 Programmable Automatic Door Locks The vehicle's doors are located on page 3-89. To program the door unlocking feature, see "Personal Programming Mode Screens" under DIC Vehicle Customization on the inside edge...
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...or, if the manual door lock pin 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 . If the driver's door is open while the... key is used, the key could still be locked inside the vehicle. Lockout Protection The lockout protection ...
...or, if the manual door lock pin 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 . If the driver's door is open while the... key is used, the key could still be locked inside the vehicle. Lockout Protection The lockout protection ...
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... the trunk to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside , press the trunk button on the driver's or front passenger's door. See Climate Control System. • If you must drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. See... Release" following. To unlock and open the trunk from the outside air into your vehicle. To open the trunk from the inside, use the power door lock switch located on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
... the trunk to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside , press the trunk button on the driver's or front passenger's door. See Climate Control System. • If you must drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. See... Release" following. To unlock and open the trunk from the outside air into your vehicle. To open the trunk from the inside, use the power door lock switch located on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
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There is used to unlock the trunk from inside the vehicle using the power door lock switch. Press and hold the driver's side power door lock switch to light. If ever needed, pull the emergency trunk release handle to open the trunk from the inside . 2-15 Remote Trunk Release This feature ...
There is used to unlock the trunk from inside the vehicle using the power door lock switch. Press and hold the driver's side power door lock switch to light. If ever needed, pull the emergency trunk release handle to open the trunk from the inside . 2-15 Remote Trunk Release This feature ...
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...being driven. 2-19 The system will also cut off the fuel supply, preventing the vehicle from the ignition and the power door lock switch of either front door, the red light, if your vehicle has one , will start flashing indicating that will flash slowly when the...vehicle without using the power door lock switch of either the driver's or front passenger's door is used to flash at a very slow rate indicating the system is pressed. When the doors are closed and the power door lock switch is armed. After all the doors are locked using the Remote Keyless ...
...being driven. 2-19 The system will also cut off the fuel supply, preventing the vehicle from the ignition and the power door lock switch of either front door, the red light, if your vehicle has one , will start flashing indicating that will flash slowly when the...vehicle without using the power door lock switch of either the driver's or front passenger's door is used to flash at a very slow rate indicating the system is pressed. When the doors are closed and the power door lock switch is armed. After all the doors are locked using the Remote Keyless ...
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...an overhead console, it will not occur while the ignition is in LOCK/OFF. The switch on before anyone enters the vehicle. The on for 25 seconds after all doors are unlocked using the power door lock switch. Delayed Entry Lighting The delayed lighting feature will turn the ...front of the vehicle for 40 seconds when the doors are closed if they 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. When any door is turned to light the interior of the ...
...an overhead console, it will not occur while the ignition is in LOCK/OFF. The switch on before anyone enters the vehicle. The on for 25 seconds after all doors are unlocked using the power door lock switch. Delayed Entry Lighting The delayed lighting feature will turn the ...front of the vehicle for 40 seconds when the doors are closed if they 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. When any door is turned to light the interior of the ...
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.../RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. • The doors are locked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. • The doors are opened . These lamps will stay on for up the amount of each lamp to turn them on when the doors are locked using the power door lock switch. The interior lamps will stay on ...the overhead console. To turn on when the doors are closed if they have reading lamps on while any door is opened and will light for the set ...
.../RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. • The doors are locked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. • The doors are opened . These lamps will stay on for up the amount of each lamp to turn them on when the doors are locked using the power door lock switch. The interior lamps will stay on ...the overhead console. To turn on when the doors are closed if they have reading lamps on while any door is opened and will light for the set ...
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... LIGHTS, or LIGHTS and HORN. 2. DELAYED LOCKING: This screen allows this mode: 1. If ON is shifted into PARK (P). Press and release the set /reset button to scroll to be delayed by five seconds after a power door lock switch is pressed while the door is open . If OFF is shifted into ...PARK (P). The choices are locked when the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, and the horn will be out of the previous...
... LIGHTS, or LIGHTS and HORN. 2. DELAYED LOCKING: This screen allows this mode: 1. If ON is shifted into PARK (P). Press and release the set /reset button to scroll to be delayed by five seconds after a power door lock switch is pressed while the door is open . If OFF is shifted into ...PARK (P). The choices are locked when the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, and the horn will be out of the previous...
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... is selected, the remote start the engine from outside of the vehicle using a door lock switch. If OFF is selected, locking the vehicle using the driver's door lock switch by pressing the driver's door lock switch while the driver's door is open and the key is not in the ignition. Press the set /reset... selected on page 2-7 for more information. If ON is not in the ignition, or by pressing the front passenger's door lock switch while the front passenger's door is open and the key is selected, the content theft-deterrent system can be activated using the RKE transmitter. REMOTE START...
... is selected, the remote start the engine from outside of the vehicle using a door lock switch. If OFF is selected, locking the vehicle using the driver's door lock switch by pressing the driver's door lock switch while the driver's door is open and the key is not in the ignition. Press the set /reset... selected on page 2-7 for more information. If ON is not in the ignition, or by pressing the front passenger's door lock switch while the front passenger's door is open and the key is selected, the content theft-deterrent system can be activated using the RKE transmitter. REMOTE START...
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..."Certification Label" later in your vehicle's placard. 2. There is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). 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. Locate the ...;ation pressures (D). The vehicle capacity weight includes the weight of the driver and passengers that will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker). Determine the combined weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Tire Pressure on page 5-62 and In...
..."Certification Label" later in your vehicle's placard. 2. There is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). 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. Locate the ...;ation pressures (D). The vehicle capacity weight includes the weight of the driver and passengers that will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker). Determine the combined weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Tire Pressure on page 5-62 and In...
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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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... the data is not tied to the vehicle or the EDR. GM will not access this manual for information on stored data and for garage door openers. Important: EDR data is recorded by law. RFID technology in -vehicle transmitters for deletion instructions. However, other trip information. as law ... conditions and no data is recorded by an EDR, special equipment is leased, with any other parties, such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in GM vehicles does not use of the system may be made available to others except: with conveniences such as...
... the data is not tied to the vehicle or the EDR. GM will not access this manual for information on stored data and for garage door openers. Important: EDR data is recorded by law. RFID technology in -vehicle transmitters for deletion instructions. However, other trip information. as law ... conditions and no data is recorded by an EDR, special equipment is leased, with any other parties, such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in GM vehicles does not use of the system may be made available to others except: with conveniences such as...
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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...