warning light PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2003 Owner's Guide

Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems
............................... 1-35
Infants and Young Children
........................... 1-32
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)
.......................... 1-41
Older Children
............................................. 1-29
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System
................................... 1-43
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center
Rear Seat Position
................................... 1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position
............................... 1-43
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position
................................... 1-48
Top Strap
................................................... 1-39
Top Strap Anchor Location
.......... ........... 1-40
Where
to Put the Restraint ..... ............... 1-38
Cigarette Lighter
............................................. 3-1 9
Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle
.................................. 5-88
Outside of Your Vehicle
................................ 5-91
Underbody Maintenance
............................... 5-93
Weatherstrips
.............................................. 5-91
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
....................... 5-92
Climate Control System
Dual
.......................................................... 3-20
Outlet Adjustment
........................................ 3-22
Compact Disc Messages
.......................... 3-51, 3-54
Compact Spare Tire
.............. ... 5-86, 5-87 Compass
Calibration
.... ............................ 2-35
Compass Operation
......................................... 2-34
Compass Variance
.......................................... 2-35
Compass Variation
.......................................... 2-35
Content Theft-Deferrent
.................................... 2-15
Content Theft-Deterrent System
........................ 2-51
Content Theft-Deterrent System, Arming and
Disarming
................................................... 2-52
Control of a Vehicle
......................... .......... 4-6
Convenience Net
................................ ..... 2-41
Coolant Engine Temperature Gage
............................ 3-31
Engine Temperature Warning Light
................. 3-31
Heater, Engine
............................................ 2-23
Cooling System
.............................................. 5-36
Courtesy Lamps
............................................. 3-13
Cruise Control
.................................................. 3-8
Current and Past Model Order Forms
................ 7-11
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation
.................................. 7-6
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users
....................................................... 7-3
Customer Assistance
Off ices ........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities
................................................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects
to General Motors ...... 7-9
Reporting Safety Defects
to the Canadian
Government
.............................................. 7-9
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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Engine Programs
................................................... 3-34
Air Cleaner/Filter
......................................... 5-25
Battery
....................................................... 5-52
Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-32
Coolant
...................................................... 5-30
Coolant Heater
............................................ 2-23
Coolant Temperature Gage
........................... 3-31
Coolant Temperature Warning Light
................ 3-31
Cooling System Inspection
............................ 6-1 3
Engine Compartment Overview
...................... 5-1 2
Exhaust ..................................................... 2-31
Oil
............................................................. 5-18
Starting
...................................................... 2-20
Supercharger Oil
......................................... 5-24
Engine Coolant Level Check
.............................. 6-9
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
.................. 4-43
Engine Oil Additives
........................................ 5-22
Engine Oil Level Check
..................................... 6-9
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance
..................... 6-5
Warning Light
............................................. 3-30
Entering Programming Mode
......................... 2-44
Entry Lighting
........................ ...... 3-13
Exiting Programming Mode
.......... ...... 2-53
Extender, Safety Belt
.. ...................... 1-28
Exterior Lamps
............................................... 3-1 0
Overheating ................................................ 5-33
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
...................... 4-1 1
Express-Down Window
................................. 2-1 4
F
, ........... FabridCarpet ........... ........... 5-88
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner ............................... :~~=:=~ 5-25
Finding a Station ............................ 3-45, 3-49, 3-52
Finish Care
.................................................... 5-92
Finish Damage
............................................... 5-93
Flash-to-Pass
................................................... 3-6
Flat Tire
........................................................ 5-76
Flat Tire, Changing
......................................... 5-76
Fluid Automatic Transaxle
..................................... 5-27
Power Steering
........................................... 5-46
Windshield Washer
...................................... 5-48
Fog Lamps
................................. , ........... 3-12
Following Distance
.......................................... 4-41
Footnotes
........................................................ 6-5
Front Reading Lamps
...................................... 3-14
Fuel
............................................................... 5-5
Additives ...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel
.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank
........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries
.............................. 5-7
Gage
......................................................... 3-37
Gasoline Octane
........................................ 5-5
FM ............................................................... 3-57
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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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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ...... 2-29
Air Bag Readiness
....................................... 3-26
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
................... 3-29
Brake System Warning
................................. 3-28
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
............. 3-31
Warning Light
.......................................... 3-30
Low Fuel Warning
....................................... 3-37
Light
Charging System
......................................... 3-27
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
Low Oil Level
............................................. 3-36
Low Traction
............................................... 3-30
Malfunction Indicator
.................................... 3-32
Oil Pressure
............................................... 3-35
Safety Belt Reminder
................................... 3-26
Security
..................................................... 3-36
TCS Warning Light
...................................... 3-29
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning
.......... 3-29
Loading Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-35
Litter
Bag or Purse Holder
............................... 2-41
Lockout Protection
.................................. 2-10, 2-47
Locks
Automatic Door
........................................... 2-45
Door
........................................................... 2-8
Last Door Closed Locking
.............................. 2-9
Lockout Protection
....................................... 2-1 0
Power Door .................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............. 2-1 0
Leaving Your Vehicle .................................... 2-1 1 Loss
of Control
.............................................. 4-16
Low Fuel Warning Light
................................... 3-37
Low Traction Light
...................................... 3-30
Lumbar Power Controls
........... ........... ... 1-3
M
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts .......... 5-1 04
Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel Fill
........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month
.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year
.................................. 6-10
At Least Twice a Year
.................................. 6-10
Brake System Inspection
.............................. 6-14
Engine Cooling System Inspection
................. 6-13
Exhaust System Inspection
........................... 6-13
How This Section is Organized ....................... 6-3
Introduction
.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements
............................. 6-2
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
............................................... 6-15
Part E
- Maintenance Record ........................ 6-16
Scheduled Maintenance
................................. 6-5
Fuel
System Inspection
................................ 6-13
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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
0
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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Safety Belts (cont.)
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
................ 1-12
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults
......................... 1-26
Rear Seat Passengers
................................. 1-22
Right Front Passenger Position
...................... 1-20
Safety Belt Extender
.................................... 1-28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
................. 1-20
Safety Belts Are for Everyone
......................... 1-7
Safety Chains
................................................. 4-40
Safety Warnings and Symbols
.............................. III
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-5
Seats Head Restraints
............................................ 1-6
Heated Seats
............................................... 1-4
Manual
........................................................ 1-2
Power Lumbar
.............................................. 1-3
Reclining Seatbacks
...................................... 1-4
Six-Way Power Driver
.................................... 1-3
Center Rear Seat Position
............................ 1-46
Designed for the LATCH System
................... 1-43
Rear Outside Seat Position
........................... 1-43
Right Front Seat Position
.............................. 1-48
Security Light
................................................. 3-36
Questions
and Answers About Safety Belts
..... 1-1 1
...
Securing a Child Restraint
Security While You Travel
.................................. 7-5 Service
....................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle
.............................................. 5-4
Doing Your Own Work
................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light
....................................... 3-32
Publications Ordering Information
................... 7-10
Service Bulletins
............................................. 7-10
Service Engine Soon Light in the United States
or Check Engine Light in Canada
.................. 3-32
Service Manuals
............................................. 7-10
Setting Preset Stations
.................... 3-45, 3-49, 3-52
Setting the Time
............................................. 3-44
Setting the Tone (BassTTreble)
.......... 3-46, 3-49, 3-52
Sheet Metal Damage
....................................... 5-93
Shift Lock Release
.......................................... 2-20
Shifting Into Park (P)
....................................... 2-28
Shifting Out of Park (P)
................................... 2-30
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
........................... 1-14
Skidding
........................................................ 4-17
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
....................... 4-21
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
..................... 5-89
Specifications, Capacities
............................... 5-1 02
Speedometer
.................................................. 3-25
Starter Switch Check
....................................... 6-11
Starting Your 3100
V6 Engine ........................... 2-21
Starting Your 3800 Series
II V6 Engine ................ 2-22
Starting Your Engine
....................................... 2-20
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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
13

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater .................... 2-23
Top
of the Instrument Panel ............................. 5-90
Top Strap
...................................................... 1-39
Top Strap Anchor Location
............................... 1-40
Torque Lock
................................................... 2-29
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
.................. 4-39
Towing
Recreational Vehicle
..................................... 4-33
Towing a Trailer
.......................................... 4-37
Your Vehicle
............................................... 4-33
Control System (TCS)
.................................. 4-10
Traction
Control System Warning Light
....................... 3-29
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
................... 4-1 1
Warning Light .......................................... 3-30
Enhanced
Traction System (ETS)
Low Light
................................................... 3-30
Trailer Brakes
................................................. 4-40
Transaxle Fluid, Automatic
....................................... 5-27
Transaxle Operation, Automatic
......................... 2-24
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Transportation Options
...................................... 7-7
Trip Computer
................................................ 3-40
Control Buttons
........................................... 3-42
Functions
.................... ............ 3-42
Trip Odometer
.......... ............ 3-25
Repair
Manual
............................................ 7-10 Trunk
........................... ................. 2-11
Trunk Access Panel
..., .... ............. 2-41
Trunk Lock
................................................ 2-11
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
........................... 3-5
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
.................. 4-42
Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
............... ... 3-5
Underbody Flushing Service
............................. 6-12
Underhood Fuse Block
................................... 5-100
Understanding Radio Reception ........................ 3-57
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
............................ 5-72
United States
................................................... 7-4
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature
After a Power Loss
...................................... 3-55
Used Replacement Wheels
.............................. 5-74
Using Cleaner on Fabric
.................................. 5-89
Variable Effort Steering
.................................... 4-13
Vehicle Control
........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings
........................................... iv
Loading
...................................................... 4-35
Symbols
......................................................... iv
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Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
............................................. 5-96
Service Parts Identification Label
................... 5-96
Vehicle Personalization .................................... 2-43
Arming and Disarming the Content
Theft-Deterrent System
............................. 2-52
Automatic Door Locks
.................................. 2-45
Content Theft-Deterrent System
..................... 2-51
Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting
............. 2-44
Entering Programming Mode
......................... 2-44
Exiting Programming Mode
........................... 2-53
Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout
Protection
............................................... 2-47
Remote Driver Unlock Control
....................... 2-48
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation
........... 2-49
Vehicle Storage
.............................................. 5-53
Ventilation Adjustment
...................................... 3-22
Vinyl
............................................................. 5-90
Visor Vanity Mirror
.......................................... 2-14
Visors
.............................. .............. 2-14
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
................ 3-23
Hazard Warning Flashers
............................... 3-3
Other Warning Devices
.................................. 3-4
Warnings Warnings
(cont.)
...
Safety and Symbols ......................................... III
Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle
...................................... 5-91
Weatherstrip Lubrication ................................... 6-10
Weight of the Trailer
........................................ 4-38
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
............................. 4-39
What Kind of Engine
Oil to Use ........................ 5-20
What Kind of
Oil to Use .................................. 5-24
What to Do with Used Oil
................................ 5-24
What to Use
.................................. 5-30, 5-47, 5-48
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance
.......................... 5-73
When to Add Engine Oil
.................................. 5-19
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life SystemTM) ................................ 5-23
When to Check
...................................... 5-24, 5-69
When to Check and Change
............................ 5-27
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
................ 5-47
When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill
......................................... 4-43
Where to Put the Restraint
............................... 1-38
Window Lock-Out
............................................ 2-14
Windows
....................................................... 2-13
Power
........................................................ 2-14
Windshield and Wiper Blades
....................... 5-92
Replacement
............................................... 5-73
Why Safety Belts Work
..................................... 1-8
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