trunk PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2002 User Guide

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Reading Lamps
To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the switch
next to it.
Garage Door Opener
You can store your garage door opener in the rear
compartment of the overhead console, and operate it
from this position. To install your garage door opener,
follow these instructions:
1. Open the compartment by pressing the latch forward.
Remove the hook and loop patch.
2. Peel the protective backing from the hook and loop
patch and press it firmly to the back of your garage
door opener.
3. Be sure that the button on your garage door opener is
centered above the area with raised lines on the
compartment door. Make sure the button is facing
down and press the opener firmly into place.
4. Add one peg at a time until your garage door opener
operates with the compartment door closed while
pressing the button.Sunglasses Storage Compartment
The sunglasses storage compartment is the second
compartment from the rear on the overhead console.
To open the sunglasses storage compartment, press the
release latch forward and pull the compartment down to
the full open position.
Center Console Storage
To open the armrest storage area, pull up on the front
edge of the latch. The console has cassette and CD
storage and a coinholder.
The center console also contains two cupholders. To
access the cupholders, pull the cupholder door, located
behind the console shift lever. The two cupholders will
pop up into an upright position.
Below the center ashtray is an open storage
compartment. In front of this, you may have a
smaller compartment for storing smaller items.
Rear Armrest Storage (If Equipped)
If you have a trunk access panel, you will also have a
pull down armrest that contains an open storage bin and
two cupholders.

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Trunk Access Panel (If Equipped)
If the vehicle has rear seat armrests, you will also have a
trunk access panel.
This feature allows items in the trunk to pass through
the rear seat. To use the trunk access panel, pull the rear
armrest down, unlock the access panel with the ignition
key and pull it down.
Convenience Net (If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a convenience net. You'll see it
on the back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, in the net. It can help
keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick
starts and stops.
The net isn't for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the
trunk as far forward as you can.
You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when
you're not using it.

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Functions
(Door Ajar): If one of the doors is ajar, this
light will appear next to that door on the vehicle outline.
CHANGE OIL SOON: This light will appear when the
system indicates that it's time for an oil change. The
system predicts remaining oil life using data from length
of drives, coolant temperature, engine rpm and vehicle
speed. It alerts you to change the oil on a schedule
consistent with the vehicle's driving conditions. After
changing the oil, the system must be reset. See ªHow to
Reset the GM Oil Life System
º in the Index.
LOW: This light will come on when the ignition is
on and the fluid in the washer fluid container is low.
AJAR: This light alerts you that the trunk is not
fully closed.LOW TRAC (Low Traction): This light will come on
when the enhanced traction system is limiting wheel
spin. See ªEnhanced Traction Systemº or ªLow Traction
Lightº in the Index.
TRAC OFF (Traction Off): This light lets you know
that the enhanced traction system has been disabled and
will not limit wheel spin. See ªEnhanced Traction
System Warning Lightº or ªLow Traction Lightº in
the Index.
TRAC (Traction): If the vehicle has the enhanced
traction system, you will have a disable button on the far
right side of the DIC. The enhanced traction system is
automatically activated when you turn the ignition on.
This button will activate/deactivate the system. If you
need to disable the system, such as when you are stuck
and are rocking the vehicle back and forth, push this
button. See ªStuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snowº in
the Index.

2-95 Control Buttons
The trip computer has three buttons that control its
functions.
ENG/MET (English/Metric): Press this button to
change the display from English to metric units or
metric to English.
RESET: Press this button for two seconds to reset the
mode displayed.
MODE: Press this button to change the mode
being displayed.
Functions
FUEL USED: Shows the total amount of fuel used
since you last reset this mode. The amount can be
displayed in gallons or liters.
AVG ECON (Average Economy): Shows the average
fuel economy since you last reset this mode.
OIL LIFE: Shows a percentage of the oil's remaining
useful life. The system predicts remaining oil life using
data from length of drives, coolant temperature, engine
rpm and vehicle speed. Each time you get an oil change,
be sure to reset this function so that it will give you an
accurate percentage. See ªHow to Reset the GM Oil Life
System
º in the Index.RANGE: Shows how much farther you can travel with
the fuel you have remaining in the gas tank before
refueling. When the range displays L, for 40 to 50 miles
(64.36 to 80.45 km), the display will flash LOW
continuously. The range is calculated from the AVG
ECON value multiplied by the fuel remaining in
the tank.
LOW: This light will come on the vehicle outline when
the ignition is on and the fluid in the washer fluid
container is low.
DOOR AJAR: If one of the doors is left ajar, a light
will appear next to that door on the vehicle outline.
BOOST GAGE: If you have the 3800 V6 supercharged
engine, this gage will show the amount of boost the
engine is receiving.
TRUNK AJAR: If the trunk is not fully closed, the
trunk area will light up on the vehicle outline.
LOW TRAC (Low Traction): This light will come on
when the enhanced traction system (3100 or 3800 V6
engine) or the traction control system (3800
supercharged V6 engine) is limiting wheel spin. See
ªTraction Control Systemº ªEnhanced Traction Systemº
and ªLow Traction Lightº in the Index.

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CAUTION:
Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the
ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to
do all the work of slowing down. They could get so
hot that they wouldn't work well. You would then
have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
You could crash. Always have your engine running
and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill.

Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down
to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine
and transaxle, and you can climb the hill better.

Stay in your own lane when driving on two
-lane
roads in hills or mountains. Don't swing wide or cut
across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let
you stay in your own lane.

As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There could be
something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident.

You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of
special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or
no
-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding
roads. Be alert to these and take appropriate action.
Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:

Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.

You may want to put winter emergency supplies in
your trunk.

4-35 Dolly Towing
Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow your
vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps:
1. Put the front wheels on the dolly.
2. Put the vehicle in PARK (P).
3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key.
4. Clamp the steering wheel in a
straight
-ahead position.
5. Release the parking brake.
Loading Your Vehicle
Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire
-Loading Information label
is inside the trunk lid. The label tells you the proper size,
speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for
the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important
information about the number of people that can be in
your vehicle and the total weight you can carry. This
includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all
nonfactory
-installed options.

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The other label is the Certification label, found on the
rear edge of the driver's door. It tells you the gross
weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes
the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or
rear axle.
If you do have a heavy load, spread it out. Don't carry
more than 167 lbs. (75 kg) in your trunk.
CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear
GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can
break, and it can change the way your vehicle
handles. These could cause you to lose control
and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life
of your vehicle.
NOTICE:
Your warranty does not cover parts or
components that fail because of overloading.
If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases,
tools, packages or anything else
-- they will go as fast as
the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or
if there is a crash, they'll keep going.

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CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.

Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a
trunk, put them as far forward as you can.
Try to spread the weight evenly.

Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.

Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.

When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.

Don't leave a seat folded down unless you
need to.
Towing a Trailer
CAUTION:
If you don't use the correct equipment and drive
properly, you can lose control when you pull a
trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy,
the brakes may not work well
-- or even at all.
You and your passengers could be seriously
injured. You may also damage your vehicle; the
resulting repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Pull a trailer only if you have followed
all the steps in this section. Ask your dealer for
advice and information about towing a trailer
with your vehicle.
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the
proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what the
vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you
should read the information in ªWeight of the Trailerº
that appears later in this section. But trailering is
different than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Trailering means changes in handling, durability and
fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct
equipment, and it has to be used properly.

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If you're using a weight-carrying hitch or a
weight
-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A)
should weigh 10
-15 percent of the total loaded
trailer weight (B).
After you've loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and
then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are
proper. If they aren't, you may be able to get them right
simply by moving some items around in the trailer.
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
Be sure your vehicle's tires are inflated to the upper
limit for cold tires. You'll find these numbers on the
Tire Loading Information label, found on the inside
of the trunk lid, or see ªLoading Your Vehicleº in
the Index. Then be sure you don't go over the
GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight
of the trailer tongue.
Hitches
It's important to have the correct hitch equipment.
Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are
a few reasons why you'll need the right hitch. Here are
some rules to follow:

The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for
hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other
bumper
-type hitches to it. Use only a frame-mounted
hitch that does not attach to the bumper.

Will you have to make any holes in the body of your
vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do,
then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove
the hitch. If you don't seal them, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your
vehicle. See ªCarbon Monoxideº in the Index. Dirt
and water can, too.

5-27 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you'll need is in the trunk.
Turn the center nut on
the compact spare tire
cover counterclockwise
to remove it.
Remove the compact spare tire. See ªCompact Spare
Tireº in the Index for more information about the
compact spare tire.