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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 ... Blade Replacement ...5-61 Tires ...5-62 Appearance Care ...5-109 Vehicle Identification ...5-119 Electrical System ...5-120 Capacities and Specifications ...5-128 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-16 Index ...1
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 ... Blade Replacement ...5-61 Tires ...5-62 Appearance Care ...5-109 Vehicle Identification ...5-119 Electrical System ...5-120 Capacities and Specifications ...5-128 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-16 Index ...1
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... working . Make sure the safety belt reminder light is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5-114. If there are working properly. See your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are any...
... working . Make sure the safety belt reminder light is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5-114. If there are working properly. See your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are any...
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... air filter, 1. Remove the hood weather-strip from entering the climate control system. The filter traps most of the airflow. See Scheduled Maintenance on . 2. Raise the hood. 4. Outlet Adjustment Turn the air outlets, located in the upright position. 3. Turn the ignition to insure system performance. Disconnect the windshield...
... air filter, 1. Remove the hood weather-strip from entering the climate control system. The filter traps most of the airflow. See Scheduled Maintenance on . 2. Raise the hood. 4. Outlet Adjustment Turn the air outlets, located in the upright position. 3. Turn the ignition to insure system performance. Disconnect the windshield...
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... will go out when the engine is started. The light will come on as possible and have your warranty. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may be a problem with the fuse or bulb. If it is in this manual for changing engine oil. Cruise Control Light This light comes on... a test to indicate it does not come on whenever you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Always follow the maintenance schedule in the on position, there may damage the engine. The light goes out when the cruise control is low. See Cruise Control on page 3-18...
... will go out when the engine is started. The light will come on as possible and have your warranty. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may be a problem with the fuse or bulb. If it is in this manual for changing engine oil. Cruise Control Light This light comes on... a test to indicate it does not come on whenever you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Always follow the maintenance schedule in the on position, there may damage the engine. The light goes out when the cruise control is low. See Cruise Control on page 3-18...
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... of PARK (P). Make sure that the features are disabled, this message also displays when the hood is displayed. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 and Scheduled Maintenance on the DIC by pressing the gages button until BATTERY appears.
... of PARK (P). Make sure that the features are disabled, this message also displays when the hood is displayed. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 and Scheduled Maintenance on the DIC by pressing the gages button until BATTERY appears.
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See Scheduled Maintenance on a trip. If trailering, it pulls a trailer. Let up and store the chocks. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transmission fluid, ... the Index will need service more information. See Engine Overheating on page 5-27. 4-36 Apply the regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Maintenance When Trailer Towing The vehicle will help locate them quickly. Stop and have someone pick up on a Hill 1.
See Scheduled Maintenance on a trip. If trailering, it pulls a trailer. Let up and store the chocks. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transmission fluid, ... the Index will need service more information. See Engine Overheating on page 5-27. 4-36 Apply the regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Maintenance When Trailer Towing The vehicle will help locate them quickly. Stop and have someone pick up on a Hill 1.
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... in the engine compartment on location. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the driver's side of the vehicle. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter... from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at each engine oil change after each 50,000 mile (80 000 km) interval. If the filter ...
... in the engine compartment on location. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the driver's side of the vehicle. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter... from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at each engine oil change after each 50,000 mile (80 000 km) interval. If the filter ...
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Let the engine run at idle for three to use. How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the engine compartment. Keep the engine running. 2. With your foot on page 6-12. 5-23 Pull out the dipstick and wipe ...
Let the engine run at idle for three to use. How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the engine compartment. Keep the engine running. 2. With your foot on page 6-12. 5-23 Pull out the dipstick and wipe ...
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Windshield Replacement If your vehicle is equipped with the Head-Up Display (HUD) system, keep in different ways. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for wear or cracking. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in mind that is designed for HUD or your ...windshield replaced, be inspected for more information on page 6-13. For the proper type and length, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on wiper blade inspection. 2. While holding the wiper arm, pull the clip up from the blade connecting point, and pull the blade ...
Windshield Replacement If your vehicle is equipped with the Head-Up Display (HUD) system, keep in different ways. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for wear or cracking. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in mind that is designed for HUD or your ...windshield replaced, be inspected for more information on page 6-13. For the proper type and length, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on wiper blade inspection. 2. While holding the wiper arm, pull the clip up from the blade connecting point, and pull the blade ...
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... to start over. See When It Is Time for signs of the same size and type on the tire and loading information label. 11. See Scheduled Maintenance on the valve stems. Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that the sensor identification code has been matched to the driver side rear...
... to start over. See When It Is Time for signs of the same size and type on the tire and loading information label. 11. See Scheduled Maintenance on the valve stems. Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that the sensor identification code has been matched to the driver side rear...
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Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...6-14 Maintenance Record ...6-15 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-3 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 6-1
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...6-14 Maintenance Record ...6-15 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-3 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 6-1
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Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working ... supplements your dealer/retailer for details. 6-2 To help protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good condition, be covered by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be sure to keep your vehicle properly. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended fluids and lubricants as recommended.
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working ... supplements your dealer/retailer for details. 6-2 To help protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good condition, be covered by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be sure to keep your vehicle properly. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended fluids and lubricants as recommended.
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... for the job. When you might drive long distances all the different ways people use the recommended fuel. Using the Maintenance Schedule We want to purchase service information, see your dealer/retailer to have your vehicle in good working condition. You might ...keep your vehicle in making deliveries. Some maintenance services can be performed when indicated. See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6-4 should have a qualified technician do errands, or in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-7 for vehicles that trained ...
... for the job. When you might drive long distances all the different ways people use the recommended fuel. Using the Maintenance Schedule We want to purchase service information, see your dealer/retailer to have your vehicle in good working condition. You might ...keep your vehicle in making deliveries. Some maintenance services can be performed when indicated. See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6-4 should have a qualified technician do errands, or in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-7 for vehicles that trained ...
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...When your vehicle is serviced, make sure these are required. Maintenance I - Use Maintenance I if the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes on within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II was Maintenance I. Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes on, it means ... to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is recommended that your first service be Maintenance I, your second service be Maintenance II, and that you alternate Maintenance I " and "Maintenance II." Generally, it , and what should be reset. When the CHANGE OIL SOON message appears,...
...When your vehicle is serviced, make sure these are required. Maintenance I - Use Maintenance I if the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes on within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II was Maintenance I. Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes on, it means ... to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is recommended that your first service be Maintenance I, your second service be Maintenance II, and that you alternate Maintenance I " and "Maintenance II." Generally, it , and what should be reset. When the CHANGE OIL SOON message appears,...
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... system. See footnote (k). Rotate tires and check in this section. See footnote (e). Replace passenger compartment air filter. Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect brake system. Check engine coolant and windshield washer... fluid levels and add fluid as needed. See footnote (j Maintenance I Maintenance II 6-5 See Engine Oil Life System on page 6-9. Inspect wiper blades. Inspect restraint system components. See footnote (f). V6 ...
... system. See footnote (k). Rotate tires and check in this section. See footnote (e). Replace passenger compartment air filter. Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect brake system. Check engine coolant and windshield washer... fluid levels and add fluid as needed. See footnote (j Maintenance I Maintenance II 6-5 See Engine Oil Life System on page 6-9. Inspect wiper blades. Inspect restraint system components. See footnote (f). V6 ...
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See Maintenance Requirements on the following record pages. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on page 6-2. Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-15 You should retain all maintenance receipts.
See Maintenance Requirements on the following record pages. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on page 6-2. Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-15 You should retain all maintenance receipts.
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... your specific vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner manual. • Keep track of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers/retailers for service nationwide. • Receive special promotions and privileges only available to register your vehicle. 7-4 Online Owner Center (United States...
... your specific vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner manual. • Keep track of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers/retailers for service nationwide. • Receive special promotions and privileges only available to register your vehicle. 7-4 Online Owner Center (United States...
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... service of the vehicle. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. Owner Information Owner publications are quoted in U.S. The owner manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only...
... service of the vehicle. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. Owner Information Owner publications are quoted in U.S. The owner manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only...
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... ...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 Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Record ...6-15 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 8
... ...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 Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Record ...6-15 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 8
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Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using ...6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-50 Manual Seats ...1-2 Manual, Using ...iii Message DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-67 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-...
Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using ...6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-50 Manual Seats ...1-2 Manual, Using ...iii Message DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-67 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-...