display PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2003 Owner's Guide

AM FM: Press this button to select AM, FMI or FM2.
The band you select will be displayed. The frequency
will also be displayed and,
if the station is in stereo, the
stereo indicator will also be displayed.
If a cassette
tape or compact disc is playing, it will stop and the radio
will play.
SEEK A : Press the up or the down arrow to go to
the next or to the previous radio station and stay there.
If a cassette tape is playing, press the up or the down
arrow to search for the next or the previous selection on
the tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of
silence between each selection for
SEEK to work. If a
compact disc is playing, press the up arrow to go to the
start of the next track. Press the down arrow to
go to the
start of the current track
if more than eight seconds have
played.
If less than eight seconds have played, press the
down arrow to go to the previous track.
A VOL (Volume) v: Press the up or the down arrow
to increase or to decrease volume.
PLAY: Press this button to play a cassette tape or
compact disc when listening to the radio.
MUTE: Press this button to silence the system. Press it
again, or any other radio button, to turn on the sound.
Understanding Radio Reception
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try
reducing the treble to reduce this noise
if you ever get it.
FM stereo will give you the best sound, but
FM signals
will reach only about
10 to 40 miles (1 6 to 65 km).
Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals,
causing the sound to come and go.
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and
extreme heat.
If they aren’t, they may not operate
properly or may cause failure of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every
50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLN to
indicate that you have used your tape player for
50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer. If this
message appears on the display, your cassette
tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes,
but you should clean it as soon as possible to
prevent damage to your tapes and player. If you notice
a reduction in sound quality, try a known good
cassette to see
if the tape or the tape player is at fault.
If this other cassette has no improvement in sound
quality, clean the tape player.
For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive
cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape
head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. The
recommended cleaning cassette is available through
your dealership. The
cut tape detection feature of your cassette tape
player may identify the cleaning cassette tape as
a damaged tape,
in error. To prevent the cleaning
cassette from being ejected, use the following steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Turn the ignition on.
Turn the radio
off.
Press and hold the TAPE/PLAY button for five
seconds. The tape symbol on the display will
flash for two seconds.
Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette.
Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer’s
recommended cleaning time.
After the cleaning cassette is ejected, the cut tape
detection feature will be active again.
You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type
cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to
clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will
not eject on its own. A non-scrubbing action cleaner
may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type
cleaner. The use of a non-scrubbing action, dry-type
cleaning cassette is not recommended.
After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for
five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio
will display
--- to show the indicator was reset.
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Fuel (cont.)
Gasoline Specifications
................
Low Warning Light ........ , ....
System Inspection .............
Functions ......................................
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....
Windshield Wiper ..............
.........
..........
..........
...........
........
...... 5-5
..... 3-37
..... 6-13
..... 3-39
..... 5-97
..... 5-97
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature
......................... 3-31
Fuel
.......................................................... 3-37
Speedometer
.............................................. 3-25
Tachometer
................................................. 3-25
Garage Door Opener Compartment
................... 2-40
Gasoline Octane
........................................................ 5-5
Specifications ............................................... 5-5
Glass Surfaces
............................................... 5-90
Glove Box ..................................................... 2-40
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities
................................... .. 7-5
Hazard Warning Flashers
................................... 3-3
Head Restraints
............................................... 1-6 Headlamp
Aiming
....................................................... 5-59
Headlamp Wiring
............................................ 5-97
Headlamps
.................................................... 5-60
Bulb Replacement
....................................... 5-60
Front Turn Signal and Sidemarker Lamps
....... 5-62
Halogen Bulbs
............................................ 5-60
Head-Up Display (HUD)
................................... 3-15
Heated Seats
................................................... 1-4
Highway Hypnosis
........................................... 4-25
Hill and Mountain Roads
.................................. 4-25
Hitches
.......................................................... 4-40
Hood Checking Things Under
................................ 5-10
Release
..................................................... 5-10
Horn
............................................................... 3-4
How to Add Coolant
to the Coolant
Recovery Tank
............................................ 5-38
How to Add Coolant
to the Radiator .................. 5-41
How to Add Fluid
............................................ 5-29
How to Check
........................................ 5-27, 5-69
How to Check and Add Oil
............................... 5-25
How to Check Power Steering Fluid .................. 5-47
How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-12
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
.................... 3-6
Hydroplaning
.................................................. 4-20
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Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Steering. Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection .......................... 6-13
Throttle System Inspection ............................ 6-1 4
Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing ..................... 4-43
Making Turns ................................................. 4-41
Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-32
Manual Seats ................................................... 1-2
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ............... 2-6
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean
Using
Your
................................................... 6-4
Islands/Countries
(Except Puerto Rico and
U.S. Virgin Islands) ....... 7-4
Mirror Operation ..................................... 2-33, 2-35
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Onstar@,
Manual Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-33
Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-37
Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-37
and Temperature Display ........................... 2-34
Compass and Temperature Display ............. 2-33
New Vehicle Break-In ............................ ... 2-19
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ........... 5-1 04
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Odometer ...................................................... 3-25
Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-15
Oil
Engine .................................... .... 5-18
Low Oil Level Light ...................................... 3-36
Pressure Light ............................................. 3-35
Supercharger, Engine ................................... 5-24
Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-29
Onstar@ Personal Calling ................................. 2-39
Onstar@ Services ............................................ 2-38
Onstat-@ System ............................................. 2-38
Onstar@ Virtual Advisor .................................... 2-39
Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-4
Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-22
Outside
Convex Mirror
............................................. 2-37
Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-37
Overhead Console .......................................... 2-40
Overhead Console Reading Lamps .................... 3-14
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode
.......................................... 5-33
Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii
Owner’s Information ........................................ 7-10
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Radios (cont.) Setting the Time
..................... .......... 3-44
Theft-Deterrent
............................................ 3-54
Understanding Reception
.............................. 3-57
Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps
................... 3-14
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
...................... 1-26
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............. 1-23
Rear Storage Area
.......................................... 2-41
Rear Window Defogger
.................................... 3-22
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display
................ 2-34
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Onstar@,
Compass and Temperature Display
.................. 2-33
Rearview Mirrors
............................................. 2-33
Reclining Seatbacks
.......................................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing
................... ... 4-33
Remote Driver Unlock Control
................. ... 2-48
Remote Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation
............ 2-5
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation
............... 2-49
Remote Trunk Release
.................................... 2-1 2
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire
............................................. 5-80
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
................... 5-77
Removing Wheel Covers and Wheel Nut Caps
...... 5-79
Replacement Bulbs
......................................... 5-66
Replacing Brake System Parts
.......................... 5-52
Rear Seat Passengers.
Safety Belts
.................. 1-22 Replacing Restraint
System Parts
Reporting Safety Defects After
a Crash
.............................................. 1-58
Canadian Government
................................... 7-9
General Motors
............................................. 7-9
United States Government .............................. 7-9
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.... .... 1-58
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
........................... .... 1-58
Restraint
System Check
................ ........ 6-10
Restraint Systems
Checking
.................................................... 1-58
Replacing Parts
........................................... 1-58
Restraints, Head
............................................... 1-6
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
...................... 2-20
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts
...... 1-20
Roadside Assistance Program
....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
................... 4-32
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
....... 2-32
S
Safety Belt
Safety Belts Reminder
Light
............................................ 3-26
Care of
...................................................... 5-91
Center Passenger Position
............................ 1-21
Driver Position
............................................ 1-12
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Steering ........................................................ 4-1 3
Steering in Emergencies
.................................. 4-14
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot
and Seal Inspection
..................................... 6-13
Steering
Tips .................................................. 4-13
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio
......................... 3-56
Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area
........................ 2-40
Convenience Net
......................................... 2-41
Glove Box
.................................................. 2-40
Overhead Console
....................................... 2-40
Purse or Litter Bag Holder
............................ 2-41
Rear Storage Area
....................................... 2-41
Trunk Access Panel
..................................... 2-41
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
.......................... 5-85
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
....................... 5-86
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
...................... 4-32
Sun Visors
................................... ........... 2-14
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
.................. 2-40
Sunroof
......................................................... 2-42
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) ............... 1-51
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?
.................... 1-55
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
......... 1-57
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?
.................... 1-55
What Will You See After an Air Bag
Inflates?
.................................................. 1-56
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?
................... 1-55
Where Are the Air Bags?
.............................. 1-53
T
Tachometer .................................................... 3-25
Taillamps Sidemarker
and Back-up Lamps .................... 5-64
TCS Warning Light
.......................................... 3-29
Temperature Display
................................ 2.34. 2-35
Theft.Deterrent. Radio
..................................... 3-54
Theft-Deterrent Systems
................................... 2-15
Content Theft-Deterrent
................................ 2-15
PASS-Key@
Ill ............................................. 2-16
Throttle System Inspection
............................... 6-14
Tilt Wheel
........................................................ 3-4
Tire Inflation Check
........................................... 6-9
Tires
..................................................... 5-68, 5-93
Buying New Tires
........................................ 5-71
Chains ....................................................... 5-75
Changing a Flat Tire
.................................... 5-76
Compact Spare Tire
..................................... 5-87
If a Tire Goes Flat
....................................... 5-76
Inflation
-- Tire Pressure ............................... 5-68
Inspection and Rotation
................................ 5-69
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
......................... 5-72
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
................. 5-73
Wheel Replacement
..................................... 5-73
When It
Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-70
PASS-Key@
Ill Operation .............................. 2-17
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