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Starting the Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). The engine will not start in any other position - that is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle moving could damage the transaxle. Shift into PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as the engine gets warm. Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, hold your key in START for about 10 seconds at a time until the engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try. When your engine has run for about 10 seconds to warm up, your vehicle is ready to be driven. Do not race your engine when it is cold. If the weather is below freezing (32°F or 0°C), let the engine run for a few minutes to warm up. 3. If your engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing. This time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds to clear the extra gasoline from the engine. After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure. Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine might not perform properly. Any resulting damage would not be covered by your vehicle's warranty. 2-23

Section	Page
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix BOOK TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Passenger Seat	8
Six-Way Power Driver Seat	8
Power Lumbar	9
Heated Seats	9
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	12
Passenger Folding Seatback	13
Rear Seats	15
Split Folding Rear Seat	15
Safety Belts	16
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	16
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	20
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	21
Driver Position	22
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment	28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	29
Right Front Passenger Position	29
Rear Seat Passengers	29
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides	32
Safety Belt Pretensioners	35
Safety Belt Extender	35
Child Restraints	36
Older Children	36
Infants and Young Children	39
Child Restraint Systems	42
Where to Put the Restraint	46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	47
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	52
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	54
Airbag System	58
Where Are the Airbags?	61
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	63
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	65
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	65
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	66
Passenger Sensing System	67
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	71
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	72
Restraint System Check	73
Checking the Restraint Systems	73
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	73
Features and Controls	75
Keys	76
Remote Keyless Entry System	77
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	78
Doors and Locks	84
Door Locks	84
Power Door Locks	85
Delayed Locking	85
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	86
Rear Door Security Locks	86
Lockout Protection	87
Trunk	87
Windows	89
Power Windows	90
Sun Visors	91
Theft-Deterrent Systems	91
Content Theft-Deterrent	91
PASS-Key® III	93
PASS-Key® III Operation	94
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	95
New Vehicle Break-In	95
Ignition Positions	96
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	96
Starting the Engine	97
Engine Coolant Heater	98
Displacement on Demand™ (DoD™) (5.3L Engine)	99
Automatic Transaxle Operation	99
Parking Brake	104
Shifting Into Park (P)	105
Shifting Out of Park (P)	106
Parking Over Things That Burn	107
Engine Exhaust	107
Running the Engine While Parked	108
Mirrors	109
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	109
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display	109
Outside Power Mirrors	111
Outside Convex Mirror	112
OnStar® System	112
Storage Areas	114
Glove Box	114
Cupholder(s)	115
Overhead Console	116
Front Seat Storage Net	116
Center Console Storage Area	116
Assist Handles	116
Convenience Net	117
Sunroof	117
Instrument Panel	119
Instrument Panel Overview	122
Hazard Warning Flashers	124
Other Warning Devices	124
Horn	124
Tilt Wheel	124
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	125
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	125
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	126
Flash-to-Pass	127
Windshield Wiper Lever	127
Cruise Control	129
Exterior Lamps	133
Headlamps on Reminder	133
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	134
Fog Lamps	135
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	135
Interior Lamps	135
Instrument Panel Brightness	136
Courtesy Lamps	136
Entry Lighting	136
Delayed Entry Lighting	137
Delayed Exit Lighting	137
Front Reading Lamps	138
Overhead Console Reading Lamps	138
Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps	138
Battery Run-Down Protection	138
Head-Up Display (HUD)	139
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	142
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	143
Climate Controls	144
Climate Control System	144
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	147
Outlet Adjustment	151
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	151
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	153
Instrument Panel Cluster	154
Speedometer and Odometer	155
Tachometer	155
Safety Belt Reminder Light	156
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light	156
Airbag Readiness Light	157
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	158
Up-Shift Light	160
Brake System Warning Light	160
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	162
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	163
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light	163
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	164
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	164
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	165
Oil Pressure Light	168
Fog Lamp Light	168
Cruise Control Light	169
Highbeam On Light	169
Fuel Gage	169
Driver Information Center (DIC)	170
DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC)	170
DIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer)	178
DIC Warnings and Messages	190
Audio System(s)	212
Setting the Time	214
Radio with CD (Base Level)	214
Radio with CD (MP3)	225
Radio with Six-Disc CD	241
Navigation/Radio System	257
Theft-Deterrent Feature	257
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	257
Radio Reception	258
Care of Your CDs	259
Care of the CD Player	259
Backglass Antenna	259
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	260
Chime Level Adjustment	260
Driving Your Vehicle	261
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	262
Defensive Driving	262
Drunken Driving	263
Control of a Vehicle	265
Braking	266
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	267
Braking in Emergencies	268
Traction Control System (TCS)	269
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)	271
StabiliTrak® Plus System	272
Steering	273
Off-Road Recovery	276
Passing	276
Loss of Control	278
Driving at Night	279
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	280
City Driving	282
Freeway Driving	283
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	284
Highway Hypnosis	285
Hill and Mountain Roads	286
Winter Driving	288
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	292
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	293
Loading Your Vehicle	293
Towing	298
Towing Your Vehicle	298
Recreational Vehicle Towing	298
Towing a Trailer	300
Service and Appearance Care	307
Service	309
Accessories and Modifications	309
California Proposition 65 Warning	309
Doing Your Own Service Work	310
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	311
Fuel	311
Gasoline Octane	311
Gasoline Specifications	311
California Fuel	312
Additives	312
Fuels in Foreign Countries	313
Filling the Tank	313
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	315
Checking Things Under the Hood	316
Hood Release	317
Engine Compartment Overview	318
Engine Oil	322
Engine Oil Life System	325
Supercharger Oil	326
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	327
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	329
Engine Coolant	331
Pressure Cap	334
Engine Overheating	334
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	336
Cooling System	336
Power Steering Fluid	346
Windshield Washer Fluid	347
Brakes	348
Battery	351
Jump Starting	352
Headlamp Aiming	356
Bulb Replacement	359
Halogen Bulbs	359
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps	360
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps	362
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps	363
Back-Up Lamps	364
Replacement Bulbs	365
Windshield Replacement	366
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	366
Tires	366
Tire Sidewall Labeling	368
Tire Terminology and Definitions	370
Inflation - Tire Pressure	373
Tire Inflation Monitor System	374
Tire Inspection and Rotation	376
When It Is Time for New Tires	377
Buying New Tires	378
Different Size Tires and Wheels	379
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	380
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	381
Wheel Replacement	381
Tire Chains	383
If a Tire Goes Flat	383
Tire Inflator Kit (GXP)	385
Changing a Flat Tire	394
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	396
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	397
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	403
Compact Spare Tire	405
Appearance Care	405
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	405
Fabric/Carpet	407
Leather	409
Ultra Lux Suede	409
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	410
Care of Safety Belts	410
Weatherstrips	410
Washing Your Vehicle	411
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	411
Finish Care	411
Windshield and Wiper Blades	412
Aluminum Wheels	412
Tires	413
Sheet Metal Damage	413
Finish Damage	413
Underbody Maintenance	414
Chemical Paint Spotting	414
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	415
Vehicle Identification	416
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	416
Service Parts Identification Label	416
Electrical System	417
Add-On Electrical Equipment	417
Headlamp Wiring	417
Windshield Wiper Fuses	417
Power Windows and Other Power Options	417
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	418
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	418
Underhood Fuse Block	420
Capacities and Specifications	424
Maintenance Schedule	427
Maintenance Schedule	428
Introduction	428
Maintenance Requirements	428
Your Vehicle and the Environment	428
Using the Maintenance Schedule	428
Scheduled Maintenance	430
Additional Required Services	432
Maintenance Footnotes	433
Owner Checks and Services	434
At Each Fuel Fill	435
At Least Once a Month	435
At Least Once a Year	436
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	438
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	439
Maintenance Record	440
Customer Assistance and Information	443
Customer Assistance and Information	444
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	444
Online Owner Center	445
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	446
Customer Assistance Offices	446
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	447
Roadside Assistance Program	448
Courtesy Transportation	449
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	451
Collision Damage Repair	452
Reporting Safety Defects	455
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	455
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	456
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	456
Service Publications Ordering Information	456

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Starting the Engine

Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).

The engine will not start in any other position — that is

a safety feature. To restart when you are already

moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.

Notice:

Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle

moving could damage the transaxle. Shift into

PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.

1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the

ignition key to START. When the engine starts,

let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as the

engine gets warm.

Notice:

Holding your key in START for longer than

15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to

be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat

can damage your starter motor. Wait about

15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining

your battery or damaging your starter.

2. If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, hold

your key in START for about 10 seconds at a time

until the engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds

between each try.

When your engine has run for about 10 seconds to

warm up, your vehicle is ready to be driven. Do

not race your engine when it is cold.

If the weather is below freezing (32°F or 0°C), let

the engine run for a few minutes to warm up.

3. If your engine still will not start, or starts but then

stops, it could be flooded with too much gasoline.

Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the

floor and holding it there as you hold the key in

START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts

briefly but then stops again, do the same

thing. This time keep the pedal down for five or

six seconds to clear the extra gasoline from

the engine. After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat

the normal starting procedure.

Notice:

Your engine is designed to work with the

electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical

parts or accessories, you could change the way the

engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment,

check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine

might not perform properly. Any resulting damage

would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty.

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