door lock PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2004 Owners Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-8
Safety Belts
.............................................1-10
Child Restraints
.......................................1-29
Air Bag Systems
......................................1-48
Restraint System Check
............................1-56
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-2
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-7
Windows
.................................................2-12
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-14
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-18
Mirrors
....................................................2-33
OnStar
žSystem
......................................2-35
Storage Areas
.........................................2-36
Sunroof
..................................................2-39
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-2
Climate Controls
......................................3-25
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
.........3-31
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-45
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-88Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-33
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-4
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................5-56
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-59
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-67
Tires
......................................................5-68
Appearance Care
.....................................5-90
Vehicle Identi®cation
.................................5-98
Electrical System
......................................5-99
Capacities and Speci®cations
...................5-104
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
......5-105
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information.................... 7-1
Customer Assistance Information
.................. 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
............................ 7-9
Index................................................................ 1
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner ManualM

Q:If I'm a good driver, and I never drive far from
home, why should I wear safety belts?
A:You may be an excellent driver, but if you're in an
accident ± even one that isn't your fault ± you and
your passengers can be hurt. Being a good
driver doesn't protect you from things beyond your
control, such as bad drivers.
Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km)
of home. And the greatest number of serious
injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than
40 mph (65 km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
This part is only for people of adult size.
Be aware that there are special things to know about
safety belts and children. And there are different
rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be
riding in your vehicle, see
Older Children on page 1-29orInfants and Young Children on page 1-32. Follow
those rules for everyone's protection.
First, you'll want to know which restraint systems your
vehicle has.
We'll start with the driver position.
Driver Position
This part describes the driver's restraint system.
Lap-Shoulder Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to wear it
properly.
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see
how, see ªSeatsº in the Index.
1-15

The side impact air bag for the right front passenger
and the person seated directly behind that passenger is
in the ceiling above the side windows.
{CAUTION:
If something is between an occupant and an
air bag, the bag might not in¯ate properly or it
might force the object into that person causing
severe injury or even death. The path of an
in¯ating air bag must be kept clear. Don't put
anything between an occupant and an air bag,
and don't attach or put anything on the
steering wheel hub or on or near any other air
bag covering. And, because your vehicle has
side impact air bags, never secure anything to
the roof of your vehicle by routing the rope or
tiedown through any door or window opening.
If you do, the path of an in¯ating side impact
air bag will be blocked. The path of an in¯ating
air bag must be kept clear.
1-52

Keys...............................................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-5
Doors and Locks.............................................2-7
Door Locks....................................................2-7
Power Door Locks..........................................2-8
Last Door Closed Locking................................2-8
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks.................................................2-9
Lockout Protection..........................................2-9
Leaving Your Vehicle......................................2-9
Trunk..........................................................2-10
Windows........................................................2-12
Power Windows............................................2-13
Sun Visors...................................................2-13
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-14
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-14
PASS-Key
žIII ..............................................2-15
PASS-KeyžIII Operation...............................2-16
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-18
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-18
Ignition Positions..........................................2-18
Starting Your Engine.....................................2-19Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-20
Automatic Transaxle Operation.......................2-22
Parking Brake..............................................2-27
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-28
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-30
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-30
Engine Exhaust............................................2-31
Running Your Engine While
You Are Parked........................................2-32
Mirrors...........................................................2-33
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-33
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
ž..............2-33
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-34
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-34
OnStar
žSystem.............................................2-35
Storage Areas................................................2-36
Glove Box...................................................2-36
Overhead Console........................................2-36
Front Seat Storage Net.................................2-37
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-37
Assist Handles.............................................2-38
Convenience Net..........................................2-38
Sunroof.........................................................2-39
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1

The key can be used for
the ignition, as well as the
driver's door lock and
storage compartments.
When a new key is delivered, it will come with a bar
coded tag attached to the key ring. Keep the bar coded
tag that came with the original keys. Give this tag to
your dealer if you need a new key made.
Your vehicle has the PASS-Key
žIII vehicle theft
system. The key has a transponder in the key head that
matches a decoder in the vehicle's instrument panel.
If a replacement key or an additional key is needed,
it must be purchased from your dealer. The key will have
PK3 stamped on it.Any new PASS-Key
žIII key must be programmed
before it will start your vehicle. SeePASS-KeyžIII
on page 2-15for more information on programming
your new key.
In an emergency, contact Pontiac Roadside Assistance.
See
Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6for
more information.
Notice:Your vehicle has a number of features
that can help prevent theft. You can have a lot of
trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock
your keys inside. You may even have to damage
your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have
spare keys.
If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar
žsystem with
an active subscription and you lock your keys inside the
vehicle, OnStar
žmay be able to send a command to
unlock your vehicle. SeeOnStaržSystem on page 2-35for more information.
2-3

Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation
You can lock and unlock
the doors or unlock the
trunk of the vehicle
from about 3 feet (1 m)
up to 30 feet (9 m)
away with the remote
keyless entry transmitter.
LOCK:Press the LOCK button to lock all the doors.
Pressing the LOCK button may arm the content
theft-deterrent system. See
Content Theft-Deterrent
on page 2-14for more information.
UNLOCK:Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the
driver's door. Press the UNLOCK button again within ®ve
seconds to unlock the other doors. Pressing the UNLOCK
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter will disarm
the content theft deterrent system. See
Content
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-14for more details.
L(Remote Alarm):Press the button with the horn
symbol to make the headlamps ¯ash and the horn
sound. This lets you attract attention, if needed.
V(Open Trunk):Press this button to release the
trunk lid. The transaxle must be in PARK (P) for
this feature to operate.
Your vehicle may have Remote Lock/Unlock
Con®rmation. This feature provides feedback
that a command has been received by the vehicle.
The headlamps will ¯ash and the horn may sound
brie¯y. See
DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-45for programming information.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can
be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring
any remaining transmitters with you when you go to
your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock
your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of
four transmitters matched to it.
2-5

Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
·Passengers Ð especially children Ð can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door is locked,
the handle won't open it. You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle
in a crash if the doors aren't locked.
So, wear safety belts properly and lock
the doors whenever you drive.
·Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by extreme heat and can
suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle
whenever you leave it.
·Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or
stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can
help prevent this from happening.There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
To lock or unlock your vehicle from the outside, use
your key or remote keyless entry transmitter.
To manually lock or unlock
your doors from inside the
vehicle, push down or
pull up on the door lock pin
located on the top of
each door panel.
2-7

Power Door Locks
To lock or unlock all doors
from inside the vehicle,
use the power door
lock switch located on
either front door.
Move the switch on the driver's door to the right to lock
or to the left to unlock the doors. Move the switch on
the passenger's door to the left to lock or to the right to
unlock the doors.
If your vehicle has the content theft-deterrent system,
your vehicle may be programmed to arm the system
with the power door lock switch. The power door
lock switch will not unlock the doors until the system is
disarmed. See
DIC Controls and Displays on
page 3-45for more information on disarming the
system.
Last Door Closed Locking
The last door closed locking feature delays the locking of
your vehicle's doors. When a door is open, three chimes
will sound the ®rst time you lock the doors using the
power door lock switch or the keyless entry transmitter.
The chimes indicate that the last door closed locking
feature is on. All doors can be opened for ®ve seconds
after the last door has been closed. When the last door is
closed, all doors will lock after ®ve seconds.
The doors can be locked immediately by using the
power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
The last door closed locking feature will not activate
when the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY.
To turn the last door closed locking feature on or off
see
DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-45for more
information on personal programming.
2-8

Programmable Automatic
Door Locks
All of the doors will lock automatically when the shift
lever is moved out of PARK (P). All doors will unlock
automatically when the ignition is turned off while the shift
lever is in PARK (P). If you prefer to have your doors
unlocked automatically at any time, see
DIC Controls and
Displays on page 3-45for more information.
If someone needs to get in or out of the vehicle after
the doors have been automatically locked, place the shift
lever into PARK (P). Unlock all doors using the power
door lock switch or unlock the door you want using
the inside manual door lock pin. If you have
programmed the automatic door locks to unlock the
doors when the shift lever is shifted into PARK (P), then
the doors will automatically unlock for you. See
DIC
Controls and Displays on page 3-45for more information
on personal programming.
If you don't want the doors to unlock automatically when
you turn the ignition off see
DIC Controls and Displays
on page 3-45for more information on personal
programming.
Lockout Protection
The lockout protection feature makes it more difficult
to lock the key in the vehicle. If the driver's door is open
while the key is in the ignition, you will not be able to
use the power door lock switch to lock the door.
This feature cannot guarantee that you'll never be locked
out of the vehicle. If you don't leave the key in the ignition,
or if you use the manual door lock pin, you could still lock
the key inside the vehicle. Always remember to take the
key with you.
To turn this feature on or off see
DIC Controls and
Displays on page 3-45.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving your vehicle, make sure that you
lock it and take the key with you.
2-9

Trunk
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can't see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even
death. If you must drive with the trunk lid
open or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the trunk lid:
·Make sure all other windows are shut.
·Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select the
control setting that will force outside air
into your vehicle. See ªClimate Control
Systemº in the Index.
·If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See ªEngine Exhaustº in the Index.
Trunk Lock
To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the key into
the lock on the trunk and turn it clockwise. You can
also press the open trunk symbol on the remote keyless
entry transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation on page 2-5for more information.
The ignition must be off, or, the transaxle must be in
PARK (P), in order for the trunk to open.
Remote Trunk Release
This feature is used to unlock the trunk from inside the
vehicle using the power door lock switch.
Press and hold the
power door lock switch
to the left for one and
one-half seconds to
unlock the trunk.
The transaxle must be in PARK (P) to activate the
trunk release.
2-10