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Three important considerations have to do with weight: In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 D the weight of the trailer, D the weight of the trailer tongue D and the total weight on your vehicle's tires. Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs. (454 kg). But even that can be too heavy. It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. And if you tow a trailer, you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index for more information about your vehicle's maximum load capacity. 4-35

Section	Page
2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual	1
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety BeltsAbout Safety BeltsAbout Safety Belts and the Answers	24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	25
Adults	25
Driver Position	25
Lap-Shoulder Belt	25
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (4-Door Models)	27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	32
Right Front Passenger Position	33
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	34
How the Air Bag System Works	36
Where are the air bags?	36
When should an air bag inflate?	37
What makes an air bag inflate?	37
How does an air bag restrain?	38
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	38
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	39
Rear Seat Passengers	40
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	40
Lap-Shoulder Belt	40
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	43
Center Passenger Position	46
Lap Belt	46
Children	47
Infants and Young Children	47
Restraint Systems for Children	51
Where to Put the Restraint	54
Top Strap	54
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	56
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position	59
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	60
Older Children	66
Safety Belt Extender	69
Checking Your Restraint Systems	69
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	69
Section 2 Features and Controls	70
Windows	71
Power Windows	72
Express- Down Window	72
Lock- Out Switch	72
Keys	73
Door Locks	75
Power Door Locks	76
Last Door Closed Locking	76
Automatic Door Locks	77
Rear Door Security Locks (4-Door Models)	77
Lockout Prevention	78
Leaving Your Vehicle	78
Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)	78
Operation	79
Remote Driver s Door and All Door Unlock	79
Remote All Door Lock	80
Remote Lock/Unlock Confirmation (If Equipped)	80
Remote Alarm (If Equipped)	80
Remote Trunk Release	80
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	80
Battery Replacement	81
Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices	82
Entering Programming Mode	83
Exiting Programming Mode	83
Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting	83
Automatic Door Locks	84
Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention	86
Remote Driver s Unlock Control (If Equipped)	87
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation (If Equipped)	88
Content Theft-Deterrent System (If Equipped)	90
Arming and Disarming the Content Theft- Deterrent System (If Equipped)	91
Trunk	93
Trunk Lock	93
Remote Trunk Release (If Equipped)	93
Trunk Release Handle (If Equipped)	94
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit	94
Theft	95
Key in the Ignition	95
Parking at Night	95
Parking Lots	95
Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)	96
Arming with the Power Lock Switch	96
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter	97
Arming Confirmation	97
Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter	97
Disarming with the Key	97
PASS-Key III	97
New Vehicle Break-In	99
Ignition Positions	100
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	101
Starting Your Engine	101
Shift Lock Release	101
Starting Your 3100 V6 Engine	102
Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine	103
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)	104
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	105
Automatic Transaxle Operation	106
Parking Brake	110
Shifting Into PARK (P)	111
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	112
Torque Lock	112
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	113
Parking Over Things That Burn	113
Engine Exhaust	114
Running Your Engine While You re Parked	114
Horn	115
Tilt Wheel	115
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	116
Turn and Lane Change Signals	116
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	117
Flash-to-Pass Feature	117
Windshield Wipers	117
Windshield Washer	118
Cruise Control (If Equipped)	118
Setting Cruise Control	119
Resuming a Set Speed	119
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	119
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	120
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	120
Using Cruise Control on Hills	120
Ending Cruise Control	120
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory	120
Exterior Lamps	121
Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control	121
Fog Lamps	122
Interior Lamps	123
Instrument Panel Intensity Control	123
Courtesy Lamps	123
Illuminated Entry	123
Delayed Illumination	124
Delayed Exit Lighting	124
Overhead Console Reading Lamps (Option)	125
Front Reading Lamps (Option)	125
Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps (Option)	125
Battery Saver	125
Mirrors	125
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	125
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror with OnStar (If Equipped)	126
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display (Option)	126
Compass Calibration	127
Compass Variance	127
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass, Temperature Display, and OnStar (Option)	129
Power Outside Mirrors Convex Outside Mirror	130
Storage Compartments	130
Glove Box	130
Overhead Console (Option)	131
Reading Lamps	131
Garage Door Opener	131
Sunglasses Storage Compartment	131
Center Console Storage	132
Rear Armrest Storage (If Equipped)	132
Trunk Access Panel (If Equipped)	132
Convenience Net (If Equipped)	133
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter	133
Sun Visors	134
Visor Vanity Mirrors	134
Accessory Power Outlet	134
Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop)	134
OnStar System (If Equipped)	135
Safety and Security Services	136
Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)	137
OnStar System Limitations	137
Purse or Litter Bag Holder	137
Sunroof (Option)	138
The Instrument Panel Your Information System	139
Instrument Panel Cluster	141
Speedometer and Odometer	142
Trip Odometer	142
Tachometer	142
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	143
Safety Belt Reminder Light	143
Air Bag Readiness Light	144
Charging System Light	145
Brake System Warning Light	145
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	146
Traction Control System Warning Light (3800 Supercharged V6 Engine Only)	147
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (3100 V6 or 3800 V6 Engine)	147
Low Traction Light Engine Coolant Temperature Light	148
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Low Coolant Warning Light	149
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)	150
If the Light Is Flashing	151
If the Light Is On Steady	151
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	152
Oil Warning Light	153
Low Oil Level Light	154
Security Light	154
Fuel Gage	155
Low Fuel Light	155
Driver Information Center (DIC)	156
Functions	157
Trip Computer (If Equipped)	158
Control Buttons	160
Functions	160
Head-Up Display (Option)	161
Care of the Head-Up Display	164
If You Can t See the HUD Image When the Ignition Is On	164
If the HUD Image Is Not Clear	164
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	165
Comfort Controls	166
Dual Climate Control System	166
Fan Knob	166
Driver s Temperature Lever	166
Passenger s Temperature Lever	166
Mode Knob	167
Air Conditioning Compressor Button	167
Air Conditioning	168
Heating	168
Ventilation	168
Defogging and Defrosting	168
Rear Window Defogger	169
Ventilation System	170
Ventilation Tips	170
Audio Systems	170
Setting the Clock	170
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	171
Playing the Radio	171
Finding a Station	171
Setting the Tone	172
Adjusting the Speakers	172
Playing a Cassette Tape	172
CD Adapter Kits	174
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player (Option)	175
Playing the Radio	175
Finding a Station	175
Setting the Tone	176
Adjusting the Speakers	176
Playing a Compact Disc	176
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
Theft-Deterrent Feature	181
Activating the Theft- Deterrent Feature	181
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss	182
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature	182
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	183
Understanding Radio Reception	184
AM	184
FM Stereo	184
Tips About Your Audio System	184
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	185
Care of Your Compact Discs	186
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	186
Backglass Antenna	186
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	187
Defensive Driving	188
Drunken Driving	189
Control of a Vehicle	192
Braking	192
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	193
Using Anti- Lock	194
Braking in Emergencies	194
Traction Control System (With 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine)	195
Enhanced Traction System (3100 V6 or 3800 V6 Engine)	196
Steering	198
Power Steering	198
Variable Effort Steering (Option)	198
Steering Tips	198
Driving on Curves	198
Steering in Emergencies	199
Off-Road Recovery	200
Passing	200
Loss of Control	202
Skidding	202
Driving at Night	203
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	204
Hydroplaning	206
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	206
Driving Through Flowing Water	207
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	207
City Driving	207
Freeway Driving	208
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	209
Highway Hypnosis	210
Hill and Mountain Roads	211
Winter Driving	213
Driving on Snow or Ice	214
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	215
Recreational Vehicle Towing	217
Loading Your Vehicle	217
Towing a Trailer	219
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	220
Weight of the Trailer	221
Weight of theTrailer Tongue	221
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	222
Hitches	222
Safety Chains	223
Trailer Brakes	223
Driving with a Trailer	223
Following Distance	223
Passing	223
Backing Up	224
Making Turns	224
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	224
Driving On Grades	225
Parking on Hills	225
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	226
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	226
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	226
Section 5 Problems on the Road	227
Hazard Warning Flashers	228
Other Warning Devices	228
Jump Starting	229
Towing Your Vehicle	235
Engine Overheating	236
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	236
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	237
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	238
Cooling System	239
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	242
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	244
If a Tire Goes Flat	249
Changing a Flat Tire	250
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	251
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	253
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools	259
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools	260
Compact Spare Tire	261
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	262
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	262
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	263
Service	264
Doing Your Own Service Work	264
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	265
Fuel	265
Fuels in Foreign Countries	267
Filling Your Tank	267
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	270
Checking Things Under the Hood	270
Hood Release	271
Engine Compartment Overview	272
Engine Oil	275
Checking Engine Oil	275
When to Add Engine Oil	277
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	278
Engine Oil Additives	280
When to Change Engine Oil	280
How to Reset the GM Oil Life System	281
What to Do with Used Oil	281
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	282
Supercharger Oil	283
When to Check	283
What Kind of Oil to Use	283
How to Check and Add Oil	284
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	284
When to Check and Change	284
How to Check	285
Checking the Fluid Level	285
How to Add Fluid	287
Engine Coolant	288
What to Use	289
Checking Coolant	290
Adding Coolant	290
Radiator Pressure Cap	291
Power Steering Fluid	292
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	292
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	293
What to Use	294
Windshield Washer Fluid	294
What to Use	294
Adding Washer Fluid	294
Brakes	295
Brake Fluid	295
What to Add	296
Brake Wear	297
Brake Pedal Travel	298
Brake Adjustment	298
Replacing Brake System Parts	298
Battery	299
Vehicle Storage	299
Bulb Replacement	300
Halogen Bulbs	300
Headlamps	300
Headlamp Aiming	302
Front Turn Signal and Front Sidemarker	303
Fog Lamps	304
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp	304
Back-Up, Tail Lamp and Rear Sidemarker	305
License Plate Lamp	307
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	308
Tires	309
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	310
When to Check	310
How to Check	310
Tire Inspection and Rotation	311
When It s Time for New Tires	312
Buying New Tires	312
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	313
Treadwear	314
Traction AA, A, B, C	314
Temperature A, B, C	314
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	315
Wheel Replacement	315
Used Replacement Wheels	316
Tire Chains	316
Appearance Care	317
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	317
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	317
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric	318
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	318
Cleaning Vinyl	319
Cleaning Leather	319
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	319
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	319
Care of Safety Belts	319
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	320
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	320
Weatherstrips	320
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	321
Washing Your Vehicle	321
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	321
Finish Care	321
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels (If Equipped)	322
Cleaning Tires	322
Sheet Metal Damage	323
Finish Damage	323
Underbody Maintenance	323
Chemical Paint Spotting	323
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	324
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	325
Engine Identification	325
Service Parts Identification Label	325
Electrical System	326
Add-On Electrical Equipment	326
Headlamp Wiring	326
Windshield Wipers	326
Power Windows and Other Power Options	326
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	326
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	327
Underhood Electrical Center Passenger s Side	329
Replacement Bulbs	332
Capacities and Specifications	332
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	333
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	335
Introduction	336
Your Vehicle and the Environment	336
Maintenance Requirements	336
How This Section is Organized	337
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	338
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	338
Scheduled Maintenance	339
Footnotes	339
Scheduled Maintenance	340
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance	340
Scheduled Maintenance	341
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	349
At Each Fuel Fill	349
Engine Oil Level Check	349
Engine Coolant Level Check	349
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	349
At Least Once a Month	349
Tire Inflation Check	349
Cassette Deck Service	349
At Least Twice a Year	350
Restraint System Check	350
Wiper Blade Check	350
Weatherstrip Lubrication	350
Automatic Transaxle Check	350
At Least Once a Year	350
Key Lock Cylinders Service	350
Body Lubrication Service	350
Starter Switch Check	351
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check	351
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check	352
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check	352
Underbody Flushing Service	352
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	353
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	353
Exhaust System Inspection	353
Engine Cooling System Inspection	354
Throttle System Inspection	354
Brake System Inspection	354
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	355
Part E: Maintenance Record	357
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information	359
Pontiac Cares	360
What Makes Up Pontiac Cares?	361
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	361
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	363
Customer Assistance Offices	363
United States	363
Canada	364
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)	364
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	365
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program	366
Security While You Travel	366
Canadian Roadside Assistance	367
Courtesy Transportation	368
Plan Ahead When Possible	368
Transportation Options	368
Shuttle Service	368
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement	368
Courtesy Rental Vehicle	369
Additional Program Information	369
Warranty Information	369
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	370
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	370