PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2002 Owners Manual

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Comfort Controls
Dual Climate Control System
This system allows the driver and passenger to maintain
separate temperature settings. The system works best if
you keep the windows closed while using it.
Fan Knob
The knob on the left side of the climate control panel
regulates the fan speed. To turn the fan off, turn the
knob to OFF. The fan must be on for the air
conditioning compressor to operate.Driver's Temperature Lever
The lever on the left adjusts the air temperature on the
driver's side of the vehicle only. The passenger's side
has its own lever for temperature control. Slide the lever
upward to raise the temperature. Slide the lever
downward to lower the temperature.
Passenger's Temperature Lever
The lever on the right adjusts the air temperature on the
passenger's side of the vehicle only. The driver's side
has its own lever for temperature control. Slide the lever
upward to raise the temperature. Slide the lever
downward to lower the temperature.
Mode Knob
The knob on the right side of the climate control panel
has several settings to adjust the direction of the airflow:
MAX (Maximum): This setting recirculates much
of the air inside your vehicle and sends it through
the instrument panel outlets. The air conditioning
compressor will run automatically in this setting unless
the outside temperature is below 38
F (3.3
C).
(Even when the compressor is running, you can control
the temperature.)

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(Vent): This setting brings in outside air and directs
it through the instrument panel outlets.
(Bi-Level): This setting brings in outside air and
directs it two ways. Half of the air is directed through
the vent outlets. Most of the remaining air is directed
through the floor ducts and a small amount to the defrost
and side window vents.
(Floor): This setting sends most of the air through
the ducts near the floor. The remaining airflow comes
out of the defroster and side window vents.
(Defogger): This setting allows half of the air to
go to the floor ducts and half to the defroster and side
window vents.
FRONT (Defroster): This setting directs most of
the air through the defroster. Some of the air goes to the
floor ducts and the side window vent. The air conditioning
compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the
outside temperature is below 38
F (3.3
C).
Air Conditioning Compressor Button
Press the A/C button to operate the air conditioning
compressor. The indicator light above the button will
glow when the button is pressed. You don't have topress the button to run the compressor in MAX
or defrost because it will already be running in
these modes.
Air Conditioning
On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let
hot, inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for
the vehicle to cool down.
For quick cool down on very hot days, turn the fan on
and use MAX with the temperature levers all the way in
the blue area. If this setting is used for long periods of
time, the air in your vehicle may become too dry.
For normal cooling on hot days, turn the fan on and use
vent with the temperature levers in the blue area and the
A/C button pressed in. The system will bring in outside
air and cool it.
On cool, but sunny days, the sun may warm your upper
body, but your lower body may not be warm enough. To
remedy this, you can use bi
-level with the temperature
levers in the middle and the A/C button pushed in. The
system will bring in outside air and direct it to your
upper body, while sending slightly warmed air to your
lower body.

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Heating
On cold days select a fan setting and use floor with the
temperature levers all the way in the red area. The
system will bring in outside air, heat it and send it to the
floor ducts.
If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can use
it to help your system provide warm air faster when it's
cold outside 0
F (
-18
C) or lower. An engine coolant
heater warms the coolant your engine and heating
system use to provide heat. See ªEngine Coolant
Heaterº in the Index.
Ventilation
For mild outside temperatures when little heating
or cooling is needed, use a fan setting and vent with
the A/C button off, to direct outside air through
your vehicle.
Defogging and Defrosting
Your system has two settings for clearing the front and
side windows. To defrost the windows quickly, turn the
fan to a high setting and use defroster with the
temperature levers all the way in the red area. To
warm passengers while keeping the windows clear,
use defogger.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
The comfort control
system has a button to
operate your vehicle's
rear window defogger.
It is marked REAR.
Press the button to turn the rear window defogger on or
off. When the rear window defogger is operating, an
indicator above this button will light. The rear warming
grid will turn off after about 15 minutes.
If you turn the rear window defogger on again, it will
operate for about seven and one half minutes before
turning off. The system will turn off when the ignition is
turned off.
Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license
or decal across the rear window defogger grid.

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NOTICE:
Don't use a razor blade or anything else sharp on
the inside of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty.
Ventilation System
Change the direction of airflow by adjusting the
louvered vents.
Your vehicle's flow
-through ventilation system supplies
outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside
air will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning
compressor is running.Ventilation Tips

Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction, such as leaves. The heater and
defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of
fogging the inside of your windows.

When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, adjust the
mode knob to floor and the fan to the highest speed
for a few seconds before driving off. This helps clear
the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces
the chance of fogging the inside of your windows.

Keep the air path under the front seats clear of
objects. This helps air to circulate throughout
your vehicle.
Audio Systems
Your audio system has been designed to operate easily
and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the
most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it
first. Find out what your audio system can do and how
to operate all of its controls, to be sure you're getting the
most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory
Power (RAP). With RAP, you can play your audio
system even after the ignition is turned off. See
ªRetained Accessory Power (RAP)º in the Index.

3-6 Setting the Clock
Press RECALL, then press and hold HR or MIN for two
seconds. Then press and hold HR until the correct hour
appears. AM or PM will appear on the display. Press and
hold MIN until the correct minute appears. The clock
can only be set with the ignition off.
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
Playing the Radio
POWER: Push this knob to turn the system on and off.
VOL (Volume): Turn this knob clockwise to increase
volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume.
RECALL: Press this button to display the time with the
ignition on or off. When the radio is playing, press this
knob to display the station frequency.
Finding a Station
AM/FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1
and FM2. The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
choose radio stations. Press the knob back into its stored
position when you're not using it.
SEEK
: Press the up or down arrow to go to the next
or previous station and stay there.
Setting Preset Stations
The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to
your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations
(six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the
following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press AM/FM to select the band.

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3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons
until SET appears on the display. Whenever you
press that numbered pushbutton, the station you set
will return.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
BASS: Slide the lever to the right or left to increase
or decrease bass.
TREBLE: Slide the lever to the right or left to increase
or decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may
want to decrease the treble.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
BAL (Balance): Press this knob lightly so it extends.
Turn this knob to move the sound to the left or right
speakers. The middle position balances the sound
between the speakers.
FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn
this knob to move the sound to the front or rear
speakers. The middle position balances the sound
between the speakers.
Press these knobs back into their stored positions when
you're not using them.Playing a Cassette Tape
Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that
are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes
longer than that are so thin they may not work well in
this player.
While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE, BAL,
BASS and TREBLE controls just as you do for the
radio. The display will show an arrow to show which
side of the tape is playing. When the down indicator
arrow is lit, selections listed on the bottom side of the
cassette are playing. When the up arrow is lit, selections
listed on the top side of the cassette are playing. The
tape player automatically begins playing the other side
when it reaches the end of the tape.
If an error appears on the display, see ªCassette Tape
Messagesº later in this section.
1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton or the SEEK
down arrow to search for the previous selection on the
tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of
silence between each selection for previous or seek to
work. Press PREV or the SEEK down arrow to stop
searching. The tape direction arrow blinks and the sound
will mute during previous or seek operation.

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2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton or the SEEK up arrow to
search for the next selection on the tape. If you hold the
pushbutton, the player will continue moving forward
through the tape. Your tape must have at least three
seconds of silence between each selection for next or
seek to work. Press NEXT or the SEEK up arrow to stop
searching. The tape direction arrow blinks and the sound
will mute during next or seek operation.
3 PROG (Program): Press this pushbutton to play the
other side of the tape.
4
(Dolby): Press this pushbutton to reduce
background noise. The double
-D symbol will appear on
the display.
Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby
and the double
-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
5 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to reverse the
tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed.
The radio will play the last selected station while the
tape reverses. You may select stations during reverse
operation by using SEEK or TUNE.6 FWD (Forward): Press this pushbutton to advance
quickly to another part of the tape. Press the pushbutton
again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the
last selected station while the tape advances. You may
select stations during forward operation by using SEEK
or TUNE.
AM/FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when a
tape is playing.
TAPE/PLAY: Press this button to change to playing a
tape when listening to the radio. The tape symbol with an
arrow will appear on the display when the tape is active.
EJECT: Press this button to stop a tape when it is
playing and to remove a tape when it is not playing. The
eject button may be activated with either the ignition or
radio off. Cassettes may be loaded with the radio and
ignition off if this button is pressed first.

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Cassette Tape Messages
E (Error): If this message and a number appears
while trying to play a cassette tape, it could be one of
the following:

E10: The tape is tight and the player can't turn the
tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the
open end down and try to turn the right hub
counterclockwise with a pencil. Turn the tape over
and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily, your tape
may be damaged and should not be used in the
player. Try a new tape to make sure your player is
working properly.

E11: The tape is broken. Try a new tape.

E14: Wrapped tape. Try a new tape.
CLN (Clean): If this message appears on the display,
the 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 the tapes and player. See ªCare of
Your Cassette Tape Playerº in the Index.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can't be
corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays an
error number, write it down and provide it to your dealer
when reporting the problem.CD Adapter Kits
It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit
with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass
feature on your tape player.
To activate the bypass feature, use the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold TAPE/PLAY for three seconds.
The tape symbol on the display will flash for
two seconds, indicating the feature is active.
4. Insert the adapter into the cassette slot. It will power
up the radio and begin playing.
This override routine will remain active until EJECT
is pressed.

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Player (Option)
Playing the Radio
POWER: Push this knob to turn the system on and off.
VOL (Volume): Turn the knob clockwise to increase
volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume.
RECALL: Press this button to display the time with the
ignition on or off. When the radio is playing, press this
button to display the station frequency.Finding a Station
AM/FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1
and FM2. The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
choose radio stations. Press the knob back into its stored
position when you're not using it.
 SEEK
: Press the up or down arrow to go to the
next or previous station and stay there.
Setting Preset Stations
The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to
your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations
(six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the
following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press AM/FM to select the band.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons
until SET appears on the display. Whenever you
press that numbered pushbutton, the station you set
will return.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
BASS: Slide the lever to the right or left to increase or
decrease bass.
TREBLE: Slide the lever to the right or left to increase
or decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may
want to decrease the treble.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
BAL (Balance): Press this knob lightly so it extends.
Turn it to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The
middle position balances the sound between the speakers.
FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle
position balances the sound between the speakers.
Press these knobs back into their stored positions when
you're not using them.
Playing a Compact Disc
Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The
player will pull it in. The compact disc symbol will
appear on the display. If the ignition and the radio are
on, the disc will begin playing. CD will appear on the
display next to the compact disc symbol. If you want to
insert a disc when the ignition is off, first press the
EJECT button.The integral CD player can play the smaller 8 cm single
discs with an adapter ring. Full
-size compact discs and
the smaller discs are loaded in the same manner.
If an error appears on the display, see ªCompact Disc
Messagesº later in this section.
1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton or the SEEK
down arrow to go to the start of the current track if more
than eight seconds have played. If you hold the
pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will
continue moving back through the disc.
2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton or the SEEK up arrow to
go to the start of the next track. If you hold the
pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will
continue moving forward through the disc.
3 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the
tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. The
display will show RDM. Press RDM again to turn off
random play.
5 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to
quickly reverse within a track. You will hear sound at a
reduced volume. The display will show elapsed time.
6 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to
quickly advance within a track. You will hear sound at a
reduced volume. The display will show elapsed time.