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Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver's seat. To find out how, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See "Automatic Transaxle Operation" in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal down. Release the shift lever button. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P), being sure to press the shift lever button. 2-46

Section	Page
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual	1
Copyright General Motors Corp 2001	2
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:	3
How to Use this Manual	4
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Damage Warnings	5
Vehicle Symbols	5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Seats and Seat Controls	8
Manual Front Seat	8
Six-Way Power Driver's Seat (If Equipped)	9
Four-Way Power Lumbar Driver's Seat (Option)	9
Heated Driver's Seat (Option)	10
Reclining Front Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	12
Seatback Latches (Two-Door Models)	12
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone	13
Why Safety Belts Work	15
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	19
Adults	19
Driver Position	19
Lap-Shoulder Belt	19
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Four-Door Models)	21
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	26
Right Front Passenger Position	27
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	27
How the Air Bag System Works	29
Where are the air bags?	29
When should an air bag inflate?	31
How does an air bag restrain?	31
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	32
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	33
Rear Seat Passengers	34
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	34
Lap-Shoulder Belt	34
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	37
Center Passenger Position	40
Lap Belt	40
Children	41
Infants and Young Children	41
Restraint Systems for Children	45
Where to Put the Restraint	48
Top Strap	48
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	50
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position	52
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	54
Older Children	57
Safety Belt Extender	60
Checking Your Restraint Systems	60
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	60
Section 2 Features and Controls	61
Windows	62
Power Windows	63
Express-Down Window	63
Lock-Out Switch (Four-Door Models)	63
Keys	64
Door Locks	66
Power Door Locks	67
Last Door Closed Locking	68
Automatic Door Locks	68
Rear Door Security Locks (Four- Door Models)	69
Lockout Prevention	69
Leaving Your Vehicle	69
Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)	70
Operation	71
Remote All Door Lock	71
Remote Driver's Door and All Door Unlock	71
Remote Trunk Release	71
Remote Panic Alarm (If Equipped)	71
Remote Lock/Unlock Confirmation (If Equipped)	72
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	72
Battery Replacement	72
Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices	74
Entering Programming Mode	75
Exiting Programming Mode	75
Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting	75
Automatic Door Locks	76
Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention	78
Remote Driver's Unlock Control (If Equipped)	79
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation (If Equipped)	80
Content Theft-Deterrent System (If Equipped)	81
Arming and Disarming the Content Theft-Deterrent System (If Equipped)	82
Trunk	85
Trunk Lock	85
Remote Trunk Release	85
Trunk Release Handle	86
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit	86
Theft	87
Key in the Ignition	87
Parking at Night	87
Parking Lots	87
Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)	88
Arming with the Power Lock Switch	88
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter	89
Arming Confirmation	89
Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter	89
Disarming with the Key	89
PASS-Key III	90
New Vehicle "Break-In"	92
Ignition Positions	93
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	94
Starting Your Engine	94
Shift Lock Release	94
Starting Your 3100 V6 Engine	96
Starting Your 3800 Series II Engine	97
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)	98
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	98
Automatic Transaxle Operation	99
Parking Brake	103
Shifting Into PARK (P)	104
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	105
Torque Lock	106
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	106
Parking Over Things That Burn	107
Engine Exhaust	107
Running Your Engine While You're Parked	108
Horn	108
Tilt Wheel	109
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	109
Turn and Lane Change Signals	110
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	110
Flash-to-Pass Feature	111
Windshield Wipers	111
Windshield Washer	112
Cruise Control	112
Setting Cruise Control	113
Resuming a Set Speed	113
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	113
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	114
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	114
Using Cruise Control on Hills	114
Ending Cruise Control	114
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory	114
Exterior Lamps	115
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp Control	116
Fog Lamps	117
Interior Lamps	117
Instrument Panel Brightness Control	117
Courtesy Lamps	118
Illuminated Entry	118
Delayed Illumination	118
Delayed Exit Lighting	119
Overhead Console Reading Lamps (Option)	119
Front Reading Lamps (Option)	119
Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps (Option)	119
Battery Saver	120
Mirrors	120
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	120
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display (Option)	120
Compass Calibration	121
Compass Variance	121
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass, Temperature Display, and OnStar (Option)	122
Power Outside Rearview Mirrors	123
Convex Outside Mirror	124
Storage Compartments	124
Glove Box	124
Overhead Console (If Equipped)	124
Reading Lamps	125
Garage Door Opener	125
Sunglasses Storage Compartment	125
Center Console Storage	125
Rear Armrest Storage (If Equipped)	125
Trunk Access Panel (If Equipped)	126
Convenience Net (If Equipped)	126
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter	127
Sun Visors	127
Visor Vanity Mirrors	127
Accessory Power Outlet	128
Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop)	129
OnStar System (If Equipped)	129
OnStar Services	130
OnStar System Limitations	132
Purse or Litter Bag Holder	132
Power Sunroof (Option)	133
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	134
Instrument Panel Cluster	136
Speedometer and 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 Indicator 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	143
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	144
Low Coolant Warning Light	144
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)	145
If the Light Is Flashing	146
If the Light Is On Steady	146
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	147
Oil Pressure Light	148
Low Oil Level Light	149
Security Light	149
Fuel Gage	150
Low Fuel Warning Light	150
Driver Information Center (DIC)	151
Functions	152
Trip Computer (If Equipped)	153
Control Buttons	155
Functions	155
Head-Up Display (HUD) (Option)	156
Care of the Head-Up Display	159
If You Can't See the HUD Image When the Ignition Is On	159
If the HUD Image Is Not Clear	159
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	160
Comfort Controls	161
Dual Climate Control System	161
Fan Knob	161
Driver's Temperature Lever	161
Passenger's Temperature Lever	161
Mode Knob	161
Air Conditioning Compressor Button	162
Air Conditioning	162
Heating	163
Ventilation	163
Defogging and Defrosting	163
Rear Window Defogger	163
Ventilation System	164
Ventilation Tips	164
Audio Systems	164
Setting the Clock	165
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	165
Playing the Radio	165
Finding a Station	165
Setting Preset Stations	165
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	166
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	166
Playing a Cassette Tape	166
Cassette Tape Messages	168
CD Adapter Kits	168
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player (Option)	169
Playing the Radio	169
Finding a Station	169
Setting Preset Stations	169
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	170
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	170
Playing a Compact Disc	170
Compact Disc Messages	171
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer (If Equipped)	172
Playing the Radio	172
Finding a Station	172
Setting Preset Stations	172
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	173
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	173
Playing a Compact Disc	173
Compact Disc Messages	174
Theft-Deterrent Feature	174
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature	175
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss	175
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature	176
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	177
Understanding Radio Reception	178
AM	178
FM Stereo	178
Tips About Your Audio System	178
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	179
Care of Your Compact Discs	180
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	180
Backglass Antenna	180
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	181
Defensive Driving	182
Drunken Driving	183
Control of a Vehicle	186
Braking	186
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	187
Using Anti-Lock	189
Braking in Emergencies	189
Traction Control System (With 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine)	189
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) (3100 V6 or 3800 V6 Engine)	191
Steering	192
Power Steering	192
Variable Effort Steering (Option)	192
Steering Tips	193
Driving on Curves	193
Steering in Emergencies	194
Off-Road Recovery	195
Passing	195
Loss of Control	197
Skidding	197
Driving at Night	198
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	200
Hydroplaning	202
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	202
Driving Through Flowing Water	203
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	203
City Driving	204
Freeway Driving	205
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	206
Highway Hypnosis	207
Hill and Mountain Roads	208
Winter Driving	209
Driving on Snow or Ice	210
If You're Caught in a Blizzard	212
Recreational Vehicle Towing	214
Dinghy Towing	214
Dolly Towing	215
Loading Your Vehicle	215
Towing a Trailer	217
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	218
Weight of the Trailer	219
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	219
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires	220
Hitches	220
Safety Chains	221
Trailer Brakes	221
Driving with a Trailer	221
Following Distance	221
Passing	221
Backing Up	222
Making Turns	222
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	222
Driving On Grades	223
Parking on Hills	223
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	224
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	224
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	224
Section 5 Problems on the Road	225
Hazard Warning Flashers	226
Other Warning Devices	227
Jump Starting	227
Towing Your Vehicle	234
Engine Overheating	235
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	235
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	236
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	237
Cooling System	238
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	240
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	243
If a Tire Goes Flat	249
Changing a Flat Tire	250
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	251
Removing Wheel Covers and Wheel Nut Caps	253
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	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
Gasoline Octane	265
Gasoline Specifications	266
California Fuel	266
Additives	266
Fuels in Foreign Countries	267
Filling Your Tank	268
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 (GM Oil Life System)	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	286
How to Add Fluid	288
Engine Coolant	289
What to Use	290
Checking Coolant	291
Adding Coolant	292
Radiator Pressure Cap	293
Power Steering Fluid	293
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	294
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	294
What to Use	295
Windshield Washer Fluid	295
What to Use	295
Adding Washer Fluid	296
Brakes	297
Brake Fluid	297
What to Add	298
Brake Wear	299
Brake Pedal Travel	300
Brake Adjustment	300
Replacing Brake System Parts	300
Battery	301
Vehicle Storage	301
Bulb Replacement	302
Halogen Bulbs	302
Headlamps	302
Headlamp Aiming	305
Front Turn Signal and Front Sidemarker	305
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	306
Back-Up, Tail Lamp and Rear Sidemarker	307
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	310
Tires	311
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	312
When to Check	312
How to Check	312
Tire Inspection and Rotation	313
When It's Time for New Tires	314
Buying New Tires	315
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	316
Treadwear	316
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	316
Temperature -- A, B, C	317
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	317
Wheel Replacement	317
Used Replacement Wheels	318
Tire Chains	319
Appearance Care	320
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	320
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	321
Using Cleaner on Fabric	321
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	322
Cleaning Vinyl	322
Cleaning Leather	322
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	323
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	323
Care of Safety Belts	323
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	323
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	324
Weatherstrips	324
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	324
Washing Your Vehicle	324
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	325
Finish Care	325
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Chrome-Plated Wheels (If Equipped)	326
Cleaning Tires	326
Sheet Metal Damage	326
Finish Damage	327
Underbody Maintenance	327
Chemical Paint Spotting	327
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	328
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	329
Engine Identification	329
Service Parts Identification Label	329
Electrical System	330
Add-On Electrical Equipment	330
Headlamp Wiring	330
Windshield Wipers	330
Power Windows and Other Power Options	331
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	331
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	331
Underhood Fuse Block	334
Replacement Bulbs	336
Capacities and Specifications	336
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity	337
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	338
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	339
Introduction	340
Your Vehicle and the Environment	340
Maintenance Requirements	340
How This Section is Organized	341
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	342
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	342
Scheduled Maintenance	343
Footnotes	343
Scheduled Maintenance	344
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance	344
Scheduled Maintenance	345
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	353
At Each Fuel Fill	353
Engine Oil Level Check	353
Engine Coolant Level Check	353
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	353
At Least Once a Month	353
Tire Inflation Check	353
Cassette Deck Service	353
At Least Twice a Year	354
Restraint System Check	354
Wiper Blade Check	354
Weatherstrip Lubrication	354
Automatic Transaxle Check	354
At Least Once a Year	354
Key Lock Cylinders Service	354
Body Lubrication Service	354
Starter Switch Check	355
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check	355
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check	356
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check	356
Underbody Flushing Service	356
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	357
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	357
Exhaust System Inspection	357
Fuel System Inspection	358
Engine Cooling System Inspection	358
Throttle System Inspection	358