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Towing Your Vehicle CAUTION: To help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: D Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. D Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. D Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. D Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck. D Always secure the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it. D Use only the correct hooks. NOTICE: Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to the bumper, fascia or fog lamp areas of the vehicle. With current trends in automotive styles and design, it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle. Your vehicle can be towed with wheel lift or car carrier equipment. Don't have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels, unless you must. If the vehicle must be towed on the drive wheels, do not tow the vehicle more than 500 cumulative miles (800 km) or exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). If these limitations must be exceeded, then the drive wheels have to be supported on a dolly. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your vehicle towed. See "Roadside Assistance" in the Index. 5-9

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2000 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual	1
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts --and the Answers	24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	25
Adults	25
Driver Position	26
Lap-Shoulder Belt	26
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (4-Door Models)	28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	33
Right Front Passenger Position	34
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	35
How the Air Bag System Works	37
Where are the air bags?	37
When should an air bag inflate?	38
What makes an air bag inflate?	38
How does an air bag restrain?	39
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	39
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	40
Rear Seat Passengers	41
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	41
Lap-Shoulder Belt	41
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	44
Center Passenger Position	46
Lap Belt	47
Children	48
Smaller Children and Babies	48
Child Restraints	50
Where to Put the Restraint	53
Top Strap	54
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	55
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position	59
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	61
Larger Children	65
Safety Belt Extender	68
Checking Your Restraint Systems	68
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	68
Section 2 Features and Controls	69
Keys	70
Door Locks	72
Power Door Locks	73
Last Door Closed Locking	73
Automatic Door Locks	74
Rear Door Security Locks (4-Door Models)	74
Lockout Prevention	75
Leaving Your Vehicle	75
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)	75
Operation	77
Remote Driver s Door and All Door Unlock	77
Remote All Door Lock	77
Remote Lock/Unlock Confirmation (If Equipped)	77
Remote Alarm (If Equipped)	77
Remote Trunk Release	77
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle	78
Battery Replacement	78
Resynchronization	79
Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices	80
Entering Programming Mode	81
Exiting Programming Mode	81
Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting	81
Automatic Door Locks	82
Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention	84
Remote Driver s Unlock Control	85
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation	86
Content Theft-Deterrent System (If Equipped)	88
Arming and Disarming the Content Theft- Deterrent System	89
Trunk	91
Trunk Lock	91
Remote Trunk Release (If Equipped)	91
Theft	92
Key in the Ignition	92
Parking at Night	92
Parking Lots	92
Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)	93
Arming with the Power Lock Switch	93
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter	94
Arming Confirmation	94
Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter	94
Disarming with the Key	94
Nuisance Alarms	94
PASS-Key III	95
New Vehicle Break-In	97
Ignition Positions	97
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	98
Starting Your Engine	98
Starting Your 3100 V6 Engine	99
Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine	100
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	101
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	101
Automatic Transaxle Operation	102
Performance Shifting (If Equipped)	105
Shift Lock Release	106
Parking Brake	107
Shifting Into PARK (P)	108
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	109
Torque Lock	110
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	110
Parking Over Things That Burn	111
Engine Exhaust	112
Running Your Engine While You're Parked	112
Power Windows	113
Full Floating Horn	114
Tilt Wheel	114
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	115
Turn and Lane Change Signals	115
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer	116
Flash-to-Pass Feature	116
Windshield Wipers	116
Windshield Washer	117
Cruise Control (If Equipped)	117
Setting Cruise Control	118
Resuming a Set Speed	118
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	119
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	119
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	119
Using Cruise Control on Hills	119
Ending Cruise Control	119
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory	119
Exterior Lamps	120
Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control	121
Fog Lamps	122
Interior Lamps	122
Instrument Panel Intensity Control	122
Courtesy Lamps	123
Illuminated Entry	123
Delayed Illumination	123
Exit Lighting	124
Front Reading Lamps	124
Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps	124
Overhead Console Reading Lamps	124
Battery Saver	125
Mirrors	125
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	125
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	126
Power Outside Mirrors	126
Convex Outside Mirror	127
Storage Compartments	127
Glove Box	127
Overhead Console (Option)	127
Reading Lamps	128
Garage Door Opener	128
Sunglasses Storage Compartment	129
Center Console Storage	129
Rear Armrest Storage (If Equipped)	129
Trunk Access Panel (If Equipped)	130
Convenience Net (If Equipped)	130
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter	130
Sun Visors	131
Visor Vanity Mirrors	131
Accessory Power Outlet (If Equipped)	131
Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop)	132
OnStar System (If Equipped)	132
Purse or Litter Bag Holder	133
Sunroof (If Equipped)	133
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	134
Instrument Panel Cluster	136
Speedometer/Odometer	137
Trip Odometer	137
Tachometer	137
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	138
Safety Belt Reminder Light	138
Air Bag Readiness Light	139
Charging System Light	140
Brake System Warning Light	140
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	141
Traction Control System Warning Light (3800 Supercharged V6 Engine Only)	142
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (3100 V6 or 3800 V6 Engine)	142
Low Traction Light	143
Engine Coolant Temperature Light	144
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	144
Low Coolant Warning Light	145
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)	145
If the Light Is Flashing	146
If the Light Is On Steady	147
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	148
Oil Warning Light	149
Low Oil Level Light	150
Fuel Gage	150
Low Fuel Light	151
Head-Up Display (Option)	152
Care of the Head-Up Display	154
If You Can t See the HUD Image When the Ignition Is On	155
If the HUD Image Is Not Clear	155
Driver Information Center (DIC) (If Equipped)	156
Functions	157
Trip Computer (If Equipped)	158
Control Buttons	160
Functions	160
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	162
Comfort Controls	163
Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls	163
Fan Knob	163
Temperature Knob	163
Mode Knob	163
Air Conditioning Compressor Button	164
Air Conditioning	164
Heating	165
Ventilation	165
Defogging and Defrosting	165
Air Conditioning with Automatic and Auxiliary Temperature Control (If Equipped)	165
Automatic Control	166
Driver's Temperature Knob	166
Passenger's Temperature Knob	166
Dual Zone Button Light	166
Manual Control	167
Fan Buttons	167
Mode Button	167
Air Conditioning	168
Heating	169
Ventilation	169
Defogging and Defrosting	169
Rear Window Defogger	169
Ventilation System	170
Ventilation Tips	170
Audio Systems	171
Setting the Clock	171
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	171
Playing the Radio	171
Finding a Station	172
Setting the Tone	172
Adjusting the Speakers	172
Playing a Cassette Tape	173
CD Adapter Kits	175
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)	175
Playing the Radio	175
Finding a Station	176
Setting the Tone	176
Adjusting the Speakers	176
Playing a Compact Disc	177
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer (If Equipped)	178
Playing the Radio	178
Finding a Station	178
Setting the Tone	179
Adjusting the Speakers	179
Playing a Compact Disc	179
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)	181
Compact Disc Errors	182
Playing a Compact Disc	183
Theft-Deterrent Feature	184
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature	185
Unlocking the Theft- Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss	185
Disabling the Theft- Deterrent Feature	186
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	187
Understanding Radio Reception	188
AM	188
FM Stereo	188
Tips About Your Audio System	188
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	189
Care of Your Compact Discs	190
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	190
Fixed Mast Antenna	190
Backglass Antenna (If Equipped)	191
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	192
Defensive Driving	193
Drunken Driving	194
Control of a Vehicle	197
Braking	197
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	198
Using Anti- Lock	199
Braking in Emergencies	199
Traction Control System (With 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine)	200
Enhanced Traction System (3100 V6 or 3800 V6 Engine)	201
Steering	203
Power Steering	203
Variable Effort Steering (Option)	203
Steering Tips	203
Driving on Curves	203
Steering in Emergencies	204
Off-Road Recovery	205
Passing	205
Loss of Control	207
Skidding	207
Driving at Night	208
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	209
Hydroplaning	211
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	211
Driving Through Flowing Water	212
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	212
City Driving	212
Freeway Driving	213
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	214
Highway Hypnosis	215
Hill and Mountain Roads	216
Winter Driving	218
Driving on Snow or Ice	219
If You're Caught in a Blizzard	220
Recreational Vehicle Towing	222
Loading Your Vehicle	222
Towing a Trailer	224
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	225
Weight of the Trailer	226
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	226
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	227
Hitches	227
Safety Chains	228
Trailer Brakes	228
Driving with a Trailer	228
Following Distance	228
Passing	228
Backing Up	229
Making Turns	229
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	229
Driving On Grades	230
Parking on Hills	230
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	231
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	231
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	231
Section 5 Problems on the Road	232
Hazard Warning Flashers	233
Other Warning Devices	233
Jump Starting	234
Towing Your Vehicle	240
Engine Overheating	241
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	241
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	242
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	243
Cooling System	244
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	247
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	249
If a Tire Goes Flat	254
Changing a Flat Tire	255
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	256
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	258
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools	264
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools	265
Compact Spare Tire	266
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	267
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	267
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	268
Service	269
Doing Your Own Service Work	269
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	270
Fuel	270
Fuels in Foreign Countries	272
Filling Your Tank	273
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	275
Checking Things Under the Hood	275
Hood Release	276
V6 Supercharged Engine (If Equipped)	280
Engine Oil	280
Checking Engine Oil	280
When to Add Engine Oil	282
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	283
Engine Oil Additives	285
When to Change Engine Oil	285
How to Reset the GM Oil Life System	286
What to Do with Used Oil	286
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	287
Supercharger Oil	288
When to Check	288
What Kind of Oil to Use	288
How to Check and Add Oil	288
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	289
When to Check and Change	289
How to Check	289
Checking the Fluid Level	290
How to Add Fluid	292
Engine Coolant	293
What to Use	294
Checking Coolant	295
Adding Coolant	295
Radiator Pressure Cap	296
Power Steering Fluid	296
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	296
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	297
What to Use	297
Windshield Washer Fluid	298
What to Use	298
Adding Washer Fluid	298
Brakes	299
Brake Fluid	299
What to Add	300
Brake Wear	301
Brake Pedal Travel	301
Brake Adjustment	301
Replacing Brake System Parts	302
Battery	302
Vehicle Storage	302
Bulb Replacement	303
Halogen Bulbs	303
Headlamps	303
Headlamp Aiming	305
Front Turn Signal and Front Sidemarker	305
Fog Lamps Center High-Mounted Stoplamp	307
Back-Up, Tail Lamp and Rear Sidemarker	308
License Plate Lamp	310
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	311
Tires	312
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	313
When to Check	313
How to Check	313
Tire Inspection and Rotation	314
When It s Time for New Tires	315
Buying New Tires	315
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	316
Treadwear	317
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	317
Temperature -- A, B, C	317
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	318
Wheel Replacement	318
Used Replacement Wheels	319
Tire Chains	319
Appearance Care	320
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	320
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	320
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric	321
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	321
Cleaning Vinyl	322
Cleaning Leather	322
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	322
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	322
Care of Safety Belts	322
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	323
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	323
Weatherstrips	323
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	324
Washing Your Vehicle	324
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	324
Finish Care	324
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)	325
Cleaning Tires	325
Sheet Metal Damage	326
Finish Damage	326
Underbody Maintenance	326
Chemical Paint Spotting	326
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	327
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	328
Engine Identification	328
Service Parts Identification Label	328
Electrical System	329
Add-On Electrical Equipment	329
Headlamp Wiring	329
Windshield Wipers	329
Power Windows and Other Power Options	329
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	329
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	330
Underhood Electrical Center -- Passenger s Side	333
Replacement Bulbs	335
Capacities and Specifications	335
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	336
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	338
Introduction	339
Your Vehicle and the Environment	339
Maintenance Requirements	339
How This Section is Organized	340
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	341
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	341
Scheduled Maintenance	342
Footnotes	342
Scheduled Maintenance	343
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance	343
Scheduled Maintenance	344
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	352
At Each Fuel Fill	352
Engine Oil Level Check	352
Engine Coolant Level Check	352
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	352
At Least Once a Month	352
Tire Inflation Check	352
Cassette Deck Service	352
At Least Twice a Year	353
Restraint System Check	353
Wiper Blade Check	353
Weatherstrip Lubrication	353
Automatic Transaxle Check	353
At Least Once a Year	353
Key Lock Cylinders Service	353
Body Lubrication Service	353
Starter Switch Check	354
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check	354
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check	355
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check	355
Underbody Flushing Service	355
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	356
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	356
Exhaust System Inspection	356
Engine Cooling System Inspection	356
Throttle System Inspection Brake System Inspection	357
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	358
Part E: Maintenance Record	360
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information	362
Pontiac Cares	363
What Makes Up Pontiac Cares?	364
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	364
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	366
Customer Assistance Offices	366
United States	366
Canada	367
All Overseas Locations	367
Caribbean Numbers	367
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	368
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program	369
Security While You Travel	369
Canadian Roadside Assistance	370
Courtesy Transportation	371
Plan Ahead When Possible	371
Transportation Options	371
Shuttle Service	371
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement	371
Courtesy Rental Vehicle	372
Additional Program Information	372