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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 ...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 ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Headlamp Aiming ...5-51 Bulb Replacement ...5-54 Windshield Replacement ...5-61 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-61 Tires ...5-62 Appearance Care ...5-109 Vehicle Identification ...5-119...
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 ...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 ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Headlamp Aiming ...5-51 Bulb Replacement ...5-54 Windshield Replacement ...5-61 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-61 Tires ...5-62 Appearance Care ...5-109 Vehicle Identification ...5-119...
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The vehicle's key is an emission control system malfunction. A door on the vehicle is open . To manually shut off . The vehicle's hood is open . The engine will not operate if any of LOCK/OFF position and then back to LOCK/OFF. After the engine has been started ...
The vehicle's key is an emission control system malfunction. A door on the vehicle is open . To manually shut off . The vehicle's hood is open . The engine will not operate if any of LOCK/OFF position and then back to LOCK/OFF. After the engine has been started ...
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... ask that particular area. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. You could overheat and cause a fire. Turn off the engine. 2. If the cord will be damaged.
... ask that particular area. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. You could overheat and cause a fire. Turn off the engine. 2. If the cord will be damaged.
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...page 3-36. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 2-23. C. D. Windshield Wiper Lever. See Ignition Positions on page 3-23. I. K. See Hood Release on page 3-28. N. P. See Climate Control System on page 5-11. T. See Glove Box on page 3-19. Instrument Panel Fuse Block.... F. Hood Release. See Interior Lamps on page 2-43. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 2-28. S. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever and Cruise Controls...
...page 3-36. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 2-23. C. D. Windshield Wiper Lever. See Ignition Positions on page 3-23. I. K. See Hood Release on page 3-28. N. P. See Climate Control System on page 5-11. T. See Glove Box on page 3-19. Instrument Panel Fuse Block.... F. Hood Release. See Interior Lamps on page 2-43. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 2-28. S. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever and Cruise Controls...
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... 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... wipers on page 6-4 for more information. Similar to the engine's air filter, it back halfway. Turn the ignition to be replaced. Remove the hood weather-strip from the fender rail and the air inlet grille. 5. Disconnect the windshield washer pump hose from the passenger's side of the airfl...
... 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... wipers on page 6-4 for more information. Similar to the engine's air filter, it back halfway. Turn the ignition to be replaced. Remove the hood weather-strip from the fender rail and the air inlet grille. 5. Disconnect the windshield washer pump hose from the passenger's side of the airfl...
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... battery saver system starts reducing certain features of PARK (P). This message continues to notice. AJAR This symbol appears with this message also displays when the hood is not closed properly. BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the system detects that the area indicated is closed properly. At the point that...
... battery saver system starts reducing certain features of PARK (P). This message continues to notice. AJAR This symbol appears with this message also displays when the hood is not closed properly. BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the system detects that the area indicated is closed properly. At the point that...
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... DISABLED If your dealer/retailer for three seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is on . The hood or the doors are turned on , but acceleration and speed may be reduced. This message displays only when the ignition is in ON/RUN. The...
... DISABLED If your dealer/retailer for three seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is on . The hood or the doors are turned on , but acceleration and speed may be reduced. This message displays only when the ignition is in ON/RUN. The...
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... Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Oil Life System ...5-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-22 Engine Coolant...
... Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Oil Life System ...5-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-22 Engine Coolant...
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...even when the engine is in your vehicle damaged if this occurs. Contact should be burned. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside a vehicle, in contact with the inside of the fill ... • Do not smoke while pumping fuel. • Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 5-10 Static electricity discharge from any surface other fl...
...even when the engine is in your vehicle damaged if this occurs. Contact should be burned. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside a vehicle, in contact with the inside of the fill ... • Do not smoke while pumping fuel. • Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 5-10 Static electricity discharge from any surface other fl...
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Go to the right. 3. Pull the hood release handle with this symbol on properly. It is located inside the vehicle near the center front of the engine compartment, by moving it to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch, located near the parking brake pedal. 2. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it firmly. 5-11 Then pull the hood down and close it . Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1.
Go to the right. 3. Pull the hood release handle with this symbol on properly. It is located inside the vehicle near the center front of the engine compartment, by moving it to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch, located near the parking brake pedal. 2. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it firmly. 5-11 Then pull the hood down and close it . Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1.
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.8L V6 engine, this is what you will see: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.8L V6 engine, this is what you will see: 5-12
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When you open the hood on the 5.3L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14
When you open the hood on the 5.3L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14
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... fire because you keep driving when the vehicles engine is cool. If you get out of steam or coolant before you just open the hood. Stop after high-speed driving. If No Steam is no coolant, your vehicle can catch fire. You or others could be badly damaged. ...Sometimes the engine can burn you badly, even if you open the hood. Tow a trailer. 5-28 See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-29 for information on a hot day. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {...
... fire because you keep driving when the vehicles engine is cool. If you get out of steam or coolant before you just open the hood. Stop after high-speed driving. If No Steam is no coolant, your vehicle can catch fire. You or others could be badly damaged. ...Sometimes the engine can burn you badly, even if you open the hood. Tow a trailer. 5-28 See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-29 for information on a hot day. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {...
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... the oil and reset the oil life system. The engine oil will come back on page 5-15. 5-29 You may decide not to lift the hood but to a safe place in an emergency situation. In this for a minute or so: 1. Notice: After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to...
... the oil and reset the oil life system. The engine oil will come back on page 5-15. 5-29 You may decide not to lift the hood but to a safe place in an emergency situation. In this for a minute or so: 1. Notice: After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to...
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Coolant Recovery Tank B. Coolant Recovery Tank 3.8L V6 Engine A. Pressure Cap C. Electric Engine Cooling Fans C. Electric Engine Cooling Fan(s) 5-30 Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: 5.3L V8 Engine A. Pressure Cap B.
Coolant Recovery Tank B. Coolant Recovery Tank 3.8L V6 Engine A. Pressure Cap C. Electric Engine Cooling Fans C. Electric Engine Cooling Fan(s) 5-30 Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: 5.3L V8 Engine A. Pressure Cap B.
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... faces the engine. To check the coolant level, look for the COLD FILL line on a level surface. {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery...
... faces the engine. To check the coolant level, look for the COLD FILL line on a level surface. {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery...
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... uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, remove the fuse block cover. 5.3L V8 Engine 5-47 You will avoid sparks and help save the radio! 4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on both batteries. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or...
... uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, remove the fuse block cover. 5.3L V8 Engine 5-47 You will avoid sparks and help save the radio! 4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on both batteries. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or...
Owner's Manual
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... headlamps. Turn on the lens of the headlamp not being aimed to be correctly aimed if the low-beam headlamps are aimed properly. Open the hood. See Hood Release on the lamp. Locate the aim dot on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in Step 4. 6. Measure the...
... headlamps. Turn on the lens of the headlamp not being aimed to be correctly aimed if the low-beam headlamps are aimed properly. Open the hood. See Hood Release on the lamp. Locate the aim dot on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in Step 4. 6. Measure the...
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.... 8. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is aimed to the horizontal tape line. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which are under the hood, near the headlamps. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the horizontal tape line.
.... 8. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is aimed to the horizontal tape line. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which are under the hood, near the headlamps. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the horizontal tape line.
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Be sure to read and follow the instructions on page 5-60. Sidemarker Lamp 1. A. Open the hood. Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on the bulb package. Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps To replace a headlamp or sidemarker ... or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer/retailer. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. 5-54 High-Beam Headlamp B. Low-Beam Headlamp C.
Be sure to read and follow the instructions on page 5-60. Sidemarker Lamp 1. A. Open the hood. Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on the bulb package. Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps To replace a headlamp or sidemarker ... or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer/retailer. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. 5-54 High-Beam Headlamp B. Low-Beam Headlamp C.