Owner's Manual
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... page 8-10. 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject in this manual. The 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to doyou have a problem whiledriving, such asa flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you 'll find of You something you how...
... page 8-10. 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject in this manual. The 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to doyou have a problem whiledriving, such asa flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you 'll find of You something you how...
Owner's Manual
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... SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS 6 p$ WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 h FUSE BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTER m BRAKE ( ) tcr 0 HORN SPEAKER BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME I ENGINE OIL PRESSURE b e3 V ,\I These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps...
... SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS 6 p$ WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 h FUSE BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTER m BRAKE ( ) tcr 0 HORN SPEAKER BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME I ENGINE OIL PRESSURE b e3 V ,\I These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps...
Owner's Manual
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... Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped) 2- 16 2-16 2- 17 2-20 2-2 1 2-26 2-27 2-30 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) (If Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) 2-3 1 2-3 1 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-40 2-42... 2-45 2-52 2-54 2-59 2-60 2-64 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine WhileYou're Parked Power Windows T r SignaVMultifunction Lever un Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Locks and Lighting Choices Mirrors Storage Compartments Sunroof (If...
... Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped) 2- 16 2-16 2- 17 2-20 2-2 1 2-26 2-27 2-30 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) (If Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) 2-3 1 2-3 1 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-40 2-42... 2-45 2-52 2-54 2-59 2-60 2-64 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine WhileYou're Parked Power Windows T r SignaVMultifunction Lever un Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Locks and Lighting Choices Mirrors Storage Compartments Sunroof (If...
Owner's Manual
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.... Trunk Trunk Lock A CAUTION: It can be dangerous to unlock the trunk from inside Your vehicle. your vehicle. See "Comfort Controls" in PARK (P). 2-12 See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to itshighest speed with the trunkopen because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can...
.... Trunk Trunk Lock A CAUTION: It can be dangerous to unlock the trunk from inside Your vehicle. your vehicle. See "Comfort Controls" in PARK (P). 2-12 See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to itshighest speed with the trunkopen because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can...
Owner's Manual
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.... -- -- See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index for the first 200 miles (322km)or so. To use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is off. will perform better in the run if you can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Hard stopswith new linings can turn it will...
.... -- -- See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index for the first 200 miles (322km)or so. To use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is off. will perform better in the run if you can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Hard stopswith new linings can turn it will...
Owner's Manual
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...wheel leftand right while you turn off , after the ignition key is turned OFF and to force it , be sure you are opened. Starting Your Engine Move your vehicle pushedor towed. It's the only position also from which you can use NEUTRAL (N) only. 2-17 ~~ OFF (C): This position lets you... work up to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). LOCK (B): Before you put the key into the ignition switch, the switch is where the key returns D: off the engine but still t r the steering wheel. RUN ( ) This position is in ? doesn't lock the steering un It wheel likeLOCK. START ( ) This position starts ...
...wheel leftand right while you turn off , after the ignition key is turned OFF and to force it , be sure you are opened. Starting Your Engine Move your vehicle pushedor towed. It's the only position also from which you can use NEUTRAL (N) only. 2-17 ~~ OFF (C): This position lets you... work up to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). LOCK (B): Before you put the key into the ignition switch, the switch is where the key returns D: off the engine but still t r the steering wheel. RUN ( ) This position is in ? doesn't lock the steering un It wheel likeLOCK. START ( ) This position starts ...
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...If you do it could change the way the engine operates. Shiftto PARK (P) only when your engine gets warm. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much gasoline. Your engine is moving. NOTICE: Don't try to shiftto PARK (P) if your Pontiac is designed to work with the electronics in your... vehicle. I you ever haveto have yourvehicle towed, see the partof this manual that tells how to 15 seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. When the engine starts, let go of the...
...If you do it could change the way the engine operates. Shiftto PARK (P) only when your engine gets warm. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much gasoline. Your engine is moving. NOTICE: Don't try to shiftto PARK (P) if your Pontiac is designed to work with the electronics in your... vehicle. I you ever haveto have yourvehicle towed, see the partof this manual that tells how to 15 seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. When the engine starts, let go of the...
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...damaging your ignition key toSTART. each try to have your vehicle towed, see f the partof this time keep the pedal down as you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you hold your dealer. I you could be drained much gasoline. When theengine starts, let go of the key.The ...idle speed will cause your battery to it could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner. this manual that tells how to be flooded with your key in START for ...
...damaging your ignition key toSTART. each try to have your vehicle towed, see f the partof this time keep the pedal down as you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you hold your dealer. I you could be drained much gasoline. When theengine starts, let go of the key.The ...idle speed will cause your battery to it could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner. this manual that tells how to be flooded with your key in START for ...
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... outlet. If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prongextension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Also, the wrong kind of four hours prior to keep it away ...from moving engine parts. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 6 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. The cord is located below the cleaner near the coolant air reservoir bottle. 3....
... outlet. If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prongextension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Also, the wrong kind of four hours prior to keep it away ...from moving engine parts. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 6 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. The cord is located below the cleaner near the coolant air reservoir bottle. 3....
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... in theIndex. The answer depends on outside temperature,the the kind of oil you have to. the best It's position to use when you your engine because your start vehicle can give you the best advice for PARK (P): This locks your vehicle. to See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index...the vehicle can move , even when you're on the console between the seats. If you have left the engine running unless you have , and some other things. Maximum engine speed is dangerous toget out of trying to list everything here, we ask that particular area. Automatic Transaxle Operation '%...
... in theIndex. The answer depends on outside temperature,the the kind of oil you have to. the best It's position to use when you your engine because your start vehicle can give you the best advice for PARK (P): This locks your vehicle. to See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index...the vehicle can move , even when you're on the console between the seats. If you have left the engine running unless you have , and some other things. Maximum engine speed is dangerous toget out of trying to list everything here, we ask that particular area. Automatic Transaxle Operation '%...
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... NOTICE: Damage to back up. if See "Shifting Outof PARK (P)"in the Index. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to your vehicle is starting the engine.Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock. If you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease of pressure on the brake pedal, your transaxle, see ...brakes before is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your transaxle. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your foot is stopped. Unless your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by pushing all the way into it PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Make sure the ...
... NOTICE: Damage to back up. if See "Shifting Outof PARK (P)"in the Index. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to your vehicle is starting the engine.Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock. If you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease of pressure on the brake pedal, your transaxle, see ...brakes before is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your transaxle. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your foot is stopped. Unless your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by pushing all the way into it PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Make sure the ...
Owner's Manual
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..., increasing fuel economy. The transaxle will follow the it to normal shifting. If you havea vehicle with the 3800 Supercharged engine option, the"PERFSHIFT" light in shift mode. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot....performance shift button, located on the side of accelerator use while you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will then shift at higher engine speeds, increasing acceleration performance. When you 're the performance in the instrument panel cluster will come on. Performance Shifting (If Equipped) 1 Parking...
..., increasing fuel economy. The transaxle will follow the it to normal shifting. If you havea vehicle with the 3800 Supercharged engine option, the"PERFSHIFT" light in shift mode. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot....performance shift button, located on the side of accelerator use while you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will then shift at higher engine speeds, increasing acceleration performance. When you 're the performance in the instrument panel cluster will come on. Performance Shifting (If Equipped) 1 Parking...
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... injured. I NOTICE: ~ ~ ~ Shifting Into PARK (P) Driving withthe parking brake can be dangerous to get of your rear brakes to overheat.You may have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. A CAUTION: It can cause on your vehicle. you are towing a trailer and parkingon any hill, see "Towing a f Trailer" in If...
... injured. I NOTICE: ~ ~ ~ Shifting Into PARK (P) Driving withthe parking brake can be dangerous to get of your rear brakes to overheat.You may have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. A CAUTION: It can cause on your vehicle. you are towing a trailer and parkingon any hill, see "Towing a f Trailer" in If...
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... pedal down with the ignition key in your hand, your right foot and set . Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running I rIt can A CAUTION: 1 be injured.Don't leave your vehicle with the engine runningunless you can leave your vehicle with your vehicle isin PARK (P). Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like... all the way toward the front of the shift knob. Turn the ignition key to . 0 0 Hold in PARK (P) with you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat andeven catch fire.You or others could be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the...
... pedal down with the ignition key in your hand, your right foot and set . Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running I rIt can A CAUTION: 1 be injured.Don't leave your vehicle with the engine runningunless you can leave your vehicle with your vehicle isin PARK (P). Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like... all the way toward the front of the shift knob. Turn the ignition key to . 0 0 Hold in PARK (P) with you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat andeven catch fire.You or others could be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the...
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... to OFF. 2. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can, it l while keeping the brake pedal pushed down still can't but PARK (P) with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is inPARK (P) and your parking brake is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set before can . To find it...
... to OFF. 2. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can, it l while keeping the brake pedal pushed down still can't but PARK (P) with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is inPARK (P) and your parking brake is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set before can . To find it...
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Engine Exhaust ---& -" e-" I you can't see or smell. carbon monoxide (CO),which you ever suspect exhaust coming in if: 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. 0 Your ... vehicle: 0 Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out anyCO; Don't park over the road debris. and 0 Have your vehicle and ignite. Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death. Your vehicle was damaged ina collision. I Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle fixed...
Engine Exhaust ---& -" e-" I you can't see or smell. carbon monoxide (CO),which you ever suspect exhaust coming in if: 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. 0 Your ... vehicle: 0 Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out anyCO; Don't park over the road debris. and 0 Have your vehicle and ignite. Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death. Your vehicle was damaged ina collision. I Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle fixed...
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... brake firmly Your vehicle can move the shift lever PARK (P). One place is this can deadly let carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle when the engine is not in the Index. -- -- To be sure your vehicle won 't move. to Follow the proper stepsto be sure your vehicle won 't move, ... evenif the fan switch at the highest setting. set your vehicle if out the shift lever is running . I t can come in a garage with the engine running unless you But ever have to. are parking on fairly level ground, always set . If you 're pulling a and trailer, also see the earlier...
... brake firmly Your vehicle can move the shift lever PARK (P). One place is this can deadly let carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle when the engine is not in the Index. -- -- To be sure your vehicle won 't move. to Follow the proper stepsto be sure your vehicle won 't move, ... evenif the fan switch at the highest setting. set your vehicle if out the shift lever is running . I t can come in a garage with the engine running unless you But ever have to. are parking on fairly level ground, always set . If you 're pulling a and trailer, also see the earlier...
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The Content Theft-Deterrent system must be removed from headlamps behind you, push the lever transmitter is back to operate for the engine to turn this mode provides increased security, it fails to theday position, pull the lever toward you so are sitting in mode 2, Electrochromic Daymight Rearview ...
The Content Theft-Deterrent system must be removed from headlamps behind you, push the lever transmitter is back to operate for the engine to turn this mode provides increased security, it fails to theday position, pull the lever toward you so are sitting in mode 2, Electrochromic Daymight Rearview ...
Owner's Manual
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the new one can 't, thenit will be set it . The tachometer displaysthe engine speed in thousands of the old odometer, then that be set to the If mileage total of revolutions per hour (km/h). set at zero and a ...'ll someone know has probably tampered withit and the numbers may wonder what happens your vehicle needs a if new odometer installed. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer i n the red area, or engine damage may occur. Your vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer.
the new one can 't, thenit will be set it . The tachometer displaysthe engine speed in thousands of the old odometer, then that be set to the If mileage total of revolutions per hour (km/h). set at zero and a ...'ll someone know has probably tampered withit and the numbers may wonder what happens your vehicle needs a if new odometer installed. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer i n the red area, or engine damage may occur. Your vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer.
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... seconds, then it . See "Driver Information System" in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you the start engine just to let you there's a problem with your vehicle's functions. If you are driving,or when one of the gages shows there may be with...
... seconds, then it . See "Driver Information System" in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you the start engine just to let you there's a problem with your vehicle's functions. If you are driving,or when one of the gages shows there may be with...