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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 ... Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-23 Mirrors ...2-38 OnStar® 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,...
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 ... Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-23 Mirrors ...2-38 OnStar® 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,...
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If this is in the vehicle, and some other things. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the outside temperature, the kind of oil that you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 2-27 ...
If this is in the vehicle, and some other things. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the outside temperature, the kind of oil that you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 2-27 ...
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... Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-48 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-49 Tire Pressure Light ...3-49 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-50 Oil Pressure Light ...3-52 3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-9 Flash-to...
... Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-48 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-49 Tire Pressure Light ...3-49 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-50 Oil Pressure Light ...3-52 3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-9 Flash-to...
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... the cause of oil to the proper level as soon as possible. It also re-displays for engine oil fill location. See Engine Compartment Overview on the kind of the low oil pressure is displayed. This message continues to clear it has not been acknowledged when the engine is low...
... the cause of oil to the proper level as soon as possible. It also re-displays for engine oil fill location. See Engine Compartment Overview on the kind of the low oil pressure is displayed. This message continues to clear it has not been acknowledged when the engine is low...
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... exists when the engine is in ON/RUN. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is low. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-40 for location of the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Also, see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-12 for more information. This message...
... exists when the engine is in ON/RUN. If the condition still exists, the message re-appears when the engine is low. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-40 for location of the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Also, see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-12 for more information. This message...
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... 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 ...5-24 Pressure Cap ...5-27 Engine...
... 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 ...5-24 Pressure Cap ...5-27 Engine...
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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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..., and check the level. 5-15 H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See "When to get fuel. J. K. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-15. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-41. Remove it back in all the way. Underhood Fuse Block. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. G. See "Brake Fluid" under Engine Oil on page...
..., and check the level. 5-15 H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See "When to get fuel. J. K. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-15. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-41. Remove it back in all the way. Underhood Fuse Block. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. G. See "Brake Fluid" under Engine Oil on page...
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... oil. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-12 for the location of the recommended oil. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-128. This section explains what kind of oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range in when you are through...
... oil. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-12 for the location of the recommended oil. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-128. This section explains what kind of oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range in when you are through...
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... are driving in the engine compartment on page 5-12 for more information on location. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. See Engine Compartment Overview on the driver's side of the vehicle.
... are driving in the engine compartment on page 5-12 for more information on location. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. See Engine Compartment Overview on the driver's side of the vehicle.
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... of transmission fluid to five minutes. Keep the engine running. 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it back out again. 3. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear, pausing for three to use. With the parking...
... of transmission fluid to five minutes. Keep the engine running. 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it back out again. 3. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear, pausing for three to use. With the parking...
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... the radiator. The cold fill line is completely empty, add coolant to spill it . See Engine Overheating on page 5-27. {CAUTION: See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more coolant is cold, the coolant level should be at the radiator. With the coolant recovery tank, you badly. Turning the...
... the radiator. The cold fill line is completely empty, add coolant to spill it . See Engine Overheating on page 5-27. {CAUTION: See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more coolant is cold, the coolant level should be at the radiator. With the coolant recovery tank, you badly. Turning the...
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Be sure the cap is a coolant temperature gage and a warning light on hot engine parts. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on page 3-48. 5-27 See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-49 and Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on ...
Be sure the cap is a coolant temperature gage and a warning light on hot engine parts. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on page 3-48. 5-27 See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-49 and Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on ...
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... this system could indicate a problem. A fluid loss in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 5-12 for reservoir location. Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-12. 5-39 When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is hot, the level should be between the ADD and HOT marks when the...
... this system could indicate a problem. A fluid loss in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 5-12 for reservoir location. Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-12. 5-39 When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is hot, the level should be between the ADD and HOT marks when the...
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... and Messages on in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Adding Washer Fluid When the windshield washer fluid reservoir is very cold. See Engine Compartment Overview on it is full. Add washer fluid until the tank is completely full. • Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in an area where...
... and Messages on in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Adding Washer Fluid When the windshield washer fluid reservoir is very cold. See Engine Compartment Overview on it is full. Add washer fluid until the tank is completely full. • Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in an area where...
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... brake hydraulic system. Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is not a good idea to top off the brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on the engine. The other reason is that fluid is done on the brake hydraulic system.
... brake hydraulic system. Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is not a good idea to top off the brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on the engine. The other reason is that fluid is done on the brake hydraulic system.
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... the black, negative (−) cable from the ignition switch or shift out of time. 5-45 Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on the original battery's label.
... the black, negative (−) cable from the ignition switch or shift out of time. 5-45 Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on the original battery's label.
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... from moving engine parts can burn you. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Keep your new vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on location. {CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to take care of that can injure you badly. If it on the battery...
... from moving engine parts can burn you. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Keep your new vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on location. {CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to take care of that can injure you badly. If it on the battery...
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... Service Engine Soon Light ...3-50 Coolant ...5-24 Coolant Heater ...2-26 Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-49 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-48 Drive Belt Routing ...6-14 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Exhaust ...2-36 Oil ...5-15 Engine (cont.) Oil Life System ...5-18 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ...5-29 Overheating ...5-27 Starting ...2-25 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ...4-7 Warning...
... Service Engine Soon Light ...3-50 Coolant ...5-24 Coolant Heater ...2-26 Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-49 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-48 Drive Belt Routing ...6-14 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Exhaust ...2-36 Oil ...5-15 Engine (cont.) Oil Life System ...5-18 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ...5-29 Overheating ...5-27 Starting ...2-25 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ...4-7 Warning...
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Tire Pressure ...5-69 Inflator Kit, Tire ...5-86 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Instrument Panel (I Ignition Positions ...2-23 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ...1-32 Inflation - Headlamps (cont.) High/Low Beam Changer ...3-9 On Reminder ...3-17 Headlamps and ...
Tire Pressure ...5-69 Inflator Kit, Tire ...5-86 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Instrument Panel (I Ignition Positions ...2-23 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ...1-32 Inflation - Headlamps (cont.) High/Low Beam Changer ...3-9 On Reminder ...3-17 Headlamps and ...