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 |
Brake System Inspection |
358 |
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
359 |
Part E: Maintenance Record |
361 |
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information |
363 |
Pontiac Cares |
364 |
What Makes Up Pontiac Cares? |
364 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure |
365 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users |
367 |
Customer Assistance Offices |
367 |
United States |
367 |
Canada |
367 |
All Overseas Locations |
367 |
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands) |
367 |
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities |
368 |
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program |
368 |
Security While You Travel |
368 |
Canadian Roadside Assistance |
370 |
Courtesy Transportation |
370 |
Plan Ahead When Possible |
370 |
Transportation Options |
371 |
Shuttle Service |
371 |
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement |
371 |
Courtesy Rental Vehicle |
371 |
Additional Program Information |
371 |
Warranty Information |
372 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT |
372 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT |
373 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS |
373 |
SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION |
374 |
Service Manuals |
374 |
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual |
374 |
Service Bulletins |
374 |
Owner's Information |
374 |