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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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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. The cord is not done, the cord could cause an electrical shock. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the outside temperature, the kind of trying to keep it away from moving engine parts. Plug the cord ...
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. The cord is not done, the cord could cause an electrical shock. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the outside temperature, the kind of trying to keep it away from moving engine parts. Plug the cord ...
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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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... warning light also appears on . 3-76 This message displays when the vehicle's engine oil pressure is turned on the instrument panel cluster. See Engine Compartment Overview on the kind of the low oil pressure is turned off . Severe engine damage can result from the screen. Also, see Engine Oil on page...
... warning light also appears on . 3-76 This message displays when the vehicle's engine oil pressure is turned on the instrument panel cluster. See Engine Compartment Overview on the kind of the low oil pressure is turned off . Severe engine damage can result from the screen. Also, see Engine Oil on page...
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... when the engine is turned off . Also, see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-12 for two seconds when this message is displayed. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-40 for three seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned on with low...
... when the engine is turned off . Also, see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-12 for two seconds when this message is displayed. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-40 for three seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned on with low...
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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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... page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. 1. I. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. K. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-46. See Battery on page 5-124. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-45. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Windshield...
... page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. 1. I. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. K. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-46. See Battery on page 5-124. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-45. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Windshield...
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... oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-128. V6 Engine V8 Engine If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add at least...
... oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-128. V6 Engine V8 Engine If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add at least...
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See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on page 6-4 for more information. How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/fi...
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on page 6-4 for more information. How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/fi...
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... way. Check both sides of transmission fluid to five minutes. Let the engine run at idle for three to use. See Engine Compartment Overview on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each one. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on a level place. The fluid level must be...
... way. Check both sides of transmission fluid to five minutes. Let the engine run at idle for three to use. See Engine Compartment Overview on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each one. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on a level place. The fluid level must be...
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... location of the coolant recovery tank. The vehicle must be careful not to the radiator. See Engine Overheating on page 5-27. {CAUTION: See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more coolant is completely empty, add coolant to spill it . If the coolant recovery tank is needed, add the proper DEX...
... location of the coolant recovery tank. The vehicle must be careful not to the radiator. See Engine Overheating on page 5-27. {CAUTION: See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more coolant is completely empty, add coolant to spill it . If the coolant recovery tank is needed, add the proper DEX...
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... not spill coolant on page 5-30. Be sure the cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. 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...
... not spill coolant on page 5-30. Be sure the cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. 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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... reservoir location. Always use the proper fluid. A fluid loss in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on the dipstick The fluid level should be between the ADD and HOT marks when the engine is cold. Wipe the cap and the...
... reservoir location. Always use the proper fluid. A fluid loss in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on the dipstick The fluid level should be between the ADD and HOT marks when the engine is cold. Wipe the cap and the...
Owner's Manual
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... fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for fluid expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the tank if it is full. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 3-67 for reservoir location. • Fill the washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is low, a LOW WASHER FLUID message...
... fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for fluid expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the tank if it is full. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 3-67 for reservoir location. • Fill the washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is low, a LOW WASHER FLUID message...
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See Engine Compartment Overview on . If fluid is added when the linings are put in the reservoir might go down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining ...
See Engine Compartment Overview on . If fluid is added when the linings are put in the reservoir might go down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining ...
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... to cause cancer and reproductive harm. This will help maintain the charge of the battery over an extended period of time. 5-45 See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for tips on the original battery's label. Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is dead, you drive your vehicle...
... to cause cancer and reproductive harm. This will help maintain the charge of the battery over an extended period of time. 5-45 See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for tips on the original battery's label. Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is dead, you drive your vehicle...
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... more information on your new vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be present. If it on the battery. If you . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more light. Do not get medical help immediately. {CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is running...
... more information on your new vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be present. If it on the battery. If you . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more light. Do not get medical help immediately. {CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is running...
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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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... 1-22 1-39 5-60 3-42 3-47 3-45 3-53 I /P) Brightness ...3-19 Cluster ...3-39 Interior Lamps ...3-19 7 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 -
... 1-22 1-39 5-60 3-42 3-47 3-45 3-53 I /P) Brightness ...3-19 Cluster ...3-39 Interior Lamps ...3-19 7 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 -