CD player PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2003 User Guide

Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed in this part are owner checks and services
which should be performed at the intervals specified to
help ensure the safety, dependability and emission
control performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as
shown in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil bevel Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-18 for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture
if necessary. See Engine Coolant
on page 5-30 for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper fluid
if necessary.
See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-48 for
further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tries are inflated to the correct pressures.
Don’t forget to check your spare tire. See Tires
on
page 5-68 for further details.
Cassette Tape Player Service
Clean cassette tape player. Cleaning should be done
every
50 hours of tape play. See Audio System(s)
on page 3-44 for further details.
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A
Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-1 8
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature
................ 3-54
Adding Washer Fluid
....................................... 5-48
Additional Program Information
........................... 7-8
Additives, Fuel
................................................. 5-6
Add-on Electrical Equipment
............................ 5-97
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)
............................ 3-46, 3-49, 3-52
Air Bag Readiness Light
.................................... ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 3-26
Air Bag System, Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)
............................................. 1-51
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine
................................. 5-25
All Overseas Locations ...................................... 7-4
Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels
............. 5-93
Antenna, Backglass
......................................... 3-59
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
............................ 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light
.............. 3-29
Appearance Care
............................................ 5-88
Care of Safety Belts
.................................... 5-91
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
................ 5-88
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
.............. 5-91
Finish Damage
............................................ 5-93
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
.......... 5-94
Underbody Maintenance
............................... 5-93
AM
........................................................... 3-57
Chemical Paint Spotting
............................... 5-94
Sheet Metal Damage
................................... 5-93 Appearance
Care (cont.)
Weatherstrips
.......................................... 5-91
Arming and Disarming the Content
Theft-Deterrent System
................................. 2-52
Arming Confirmation
........................................ 2-16
Arming with the Power Lock Switch
................... 2-15
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter
................................................. 2-16
Ashtrays
............. ............................... 3-19
Assist Handles
.... ................................... 2-41
Audio System(s)
......................................... 3-44
Audio Systems Audio Steering Wheel Controls
...... ........ 3-56
Backglass Antenna
...................................... 3-59
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
................ 3-58
Care of Your CD Player
............................... 3-59
Care of Your CDs
........................................ 3-59
Radio with Cassette
..................................... 3-45
Radio with CD .................................... 3-48, 3-51
Setting the Time
.......................................... 3-44
Theft-Deterrent Feature
................................ 3-54
Understanding Radio Reception
..................... 3-57
Automatic Door Locks
..................................... 2-45
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid
.......................................................... 5-27
Operation
................................................... 2-24
Automatic Transaxle Check
.............................. 6-10
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check
............................................. 6-11
Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop)
........... 3-19
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Backglass Antenna .......................................... 3-59
Backing Up .................................................... 4-41
Battery .......................................................... 5-52
Battery Replacement ......................................... 2-6
Battery Run-Down Protection ............................ 3-1 5
Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......................... 4-24
Body Lubrication Service .......................... 6-10
Brake
Parking
...................................................... 2-27
System Inspection ....................................... 6-1 4
System Warning Light .................................. 3-28
Brake Fluid .................................................... 5-49
Brake Wear ................................................... 5-51
Brakes .......................................................... 5-49
Braking ........................................................... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-19
Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-60
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ........ 5-63
Front Turn Signal and Sidemarker Lamps ....... 5-62
Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-60
Headlamp Aiming ........................................ 5-59
Headlamps ................................................. 5-60
Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-66
Taillamps, Sidemarker and Back-up Lamps ..... 5-64
Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-71
Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-9
C
California Fuel .................................................. 5-6
Canada ........................................................... 7-4
Canadian Owners ................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance ........................... 7-6
Capacities and Specifications .......................... 5-1 02
Carbon Monoxide ................... 4-27, 4-37, 2-1 1, 2-31
Care of
Safety Belts ................................................ 5-91
Care of the HUD ............................................ 3-17
Care of Your
Cassette Tape Player
................................... 3-58
CD Player .................................................. 3-59
Cassette Tape Messages ................................. 3-47
Cassette Tape Player Service ............................. 6-9
Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-40
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ........... 5-63
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts ............. 1-21
Chains, Tires .................................................. 5-75
Check
Checking Coolant
............................................ 5-31
Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems ...................... 1-58
CDS .......................................................... 3-59
CD Adapter Kits ............................................. 3-48
Charging System Light .................................... 3-27
Engine Light ............................................... 3-32
Checking Engine Oil ........................................ 5-18
Chemical Paint Spotting ................................... 5-94
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P
Park (P)
Park (P)
Parking Shifting Into
................................................ 2-28
Shifting Out of
............................................ 2-30
Brake
........................................................ 2-27
Over Things That Burn
................................. 2-30
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P)
Mechanism Check
....................................... 6-1 2
Parking
on Hills .............................................. 4-42
Part A
- Scheduled Maintenance Services ............ 6-4
Part
B - Owner Checks and Services .................. 6-9
Part
C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections .......... 6-13
Part D
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .... 6-1 5
Part E - Maintenance Record ........................... 6-16
Passing
................................................. 4-15, 4-41
PASS-Key@ Ill
................................................ 2-16
Plan Ahead When Possible
................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape
.................................. 3-46
Playing the Radio
........................... 3-45, 3-48, 3-51
Power
............................................................. 1-3
Accessory Outlets
........................................ 3-1 8
Auxiliary Connection
................................. 3-1 9
Door Locks
.............. ................. 2-9
Drop
....................... .... .... 3-19
PASS-Key@
Ill Operation .................................. 2-17
Playing a Compact Disc
.......................... 3-50, 3-53 Power (cont.)
Electrical System
......................................... 5-97
Lumbar Controls
........................................... 1-3
Steering Fluid
............................................. 5-46
Windows
.................................................... 2-14
Power Steering
............................................... 4-13
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
................. 2-10
Programmable Modes
............. 2-44, 2-45, 2-47, 2-48,
Programming Mode 2-49,
2-51, 2-52
Entering
..................................................... 2-44
Exiting
....................................................... 2-53
Purse or Litter Bag Holder
............................... 2-41
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
......... 1-11
Radiator Pressure Cap
................................ 5-33
Radios
......................................... ......... 3-44
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
................ 3-58
Care
of Your CD Player ............................... 3-59
Care of Your
CDs ........................................ 3-59
Radio with Cassette
..................................... 3-45
Radio with CD
.................................... 3-48, 3-51
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