door lock PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2005 Owners Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-8
Safety Belts
.............................................1-10
Child Restraints
.......................................1-29
Airbag System
.........................................1-48
Restraint System Check
............................1-57
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-2
Doors and Locks
......................................2-10
Windows
.................................................2-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-17
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-21
Mirrors
....................................................2-35
OnStar
®System
......................................2-36
Storage Areas
.........................................2-38
Sunroof
..................................................2-41
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-26
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-35
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-49
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-92Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-38
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................5-48
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-50
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-57
Tires
......................................................5-58
Appearance Care
.....................................5-94
Vehicle Identication
...............................5-102
Electrical System
....................................5-103
Capacities and Specications
...................5-108
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-12
Index................................................................ 1
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner ManualM

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, seeOlder Children on page 1-29
orInfants and Young Children on page 1-32. Follow
those rules for everyone’s protection.
First, you will want to know which restraint systems your
vehicle has.
We will start with the driver position.
Driver Position
Lap-Shoulder Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is 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 “Seats” in the Index.3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Do not let it get twisted.
The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt
across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt
go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt
across you more slowly.
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
If the belt is not long enough, seeSafety Belt
Extender on page 1-28.
Make sure the release button on the buckle is
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.
The tension reducer will release and the belt should
go back out of the way.
Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of
the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage
both the belt and your vehicle.
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt
adjuster to the height that is right for you.
To move it down, pull the
release button out and
move the height adjuster
to the desired position.
You can move the adjuster
up just by pushing up on
the shoulder belt guide.
After you move the
adjuster to where you want
it, try to move it down
without pulling the release
button to make sure it
has locked into position.
Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the
belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should
be away from your face and neck, but not falling off
your shoulder.
1-22

The side impact airbag 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
airbag, the bag might not inate properly or it
might force the object into that person causing
severe injury or even death. The path of an
inating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put
anything between an occupant and an airbag,
and do not attach or put anything on the
steering wheel hub or on or near any other
airbag covering. And, if your vehicle has side
impact airbags, 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 inating side impact
airbag will be blocked. The path of an inating
airbag must be kept clear.
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Keys...............................................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-5
Doors and Locks............................................2-10
Door Locks..................................................2-10
Power Door Locks........................................2-11
Delayed Locking...........................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-12
Lockout Protection........................................2-12
Trunk..........................................................2-13
Windows........................................................2-15
Power Windows............................................2-16
Sun Visors...................................................2-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-17
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-17
PASS-Key
®III ..............................................2-18
PASS-Key®III Operation...............................2-19
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-21
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-21
Ignition Positions..........................................2-22
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-22
Starting Your Engine.....................................2-23
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-24Automatic Transaxle Operation.......................2-25
Parking Brake..............................................2-30
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-31
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-32
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-33
Engine Exhaust............................................2-33
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-34
Mirrors...........................................................2-35
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-35
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®..............2-35
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-35
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-36
OnStar
®System.............................................2-36
Storage Areas................................................2-38
Glove Box...................................................2-38
Cupholder(s)................................................2-38
Overhead Console........................................2-39
Front Seat Storage Net.................................2-40
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-40
Assist Handles.............................................2-40
Convenience Net..........................................2-40
Sunroof.........................................................2-41
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.
The key comes with a bar coded tag attached to the
key ring. Keep this bar coded tag and give it to
your dealer if a new key needs to be made.
The vehicle has the PASS-Key
®III vehicle theft system.
The key has a transponder in the key head that
matches a decoder in the vehicle’s instrument panel.
The key will have PK3 stamped on it. If a replacement
key or an additional key is needed, it must be
purchased from your dealer.Any new PASS-Key
®III key must be programmed
before it will start the vehicle. SeePASS-Key®III on
page 2-18for more information on programming a
new key.
In an emergency, contact Pontiac Roadside Assistance.
SeeRoadside Assistance Program on page 7-6for
more information.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle,
you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.
Be sure you have spare keys.
If the vehicle has the OnStar
®system with an active
subscription, and the keys are locked inside the vehicle,
OnStar
®may be able to send a command to unlock
the vehicle. SeeOnStar®System on page 2-36for more
information.
2-3

Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation
The vehicle’s doors can be locked and unlocked, the
trunk can be unlatched from about 3 feet (1 m) up
to 60 feet (18 m) away with the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
There are other conditions which may affect the
performance of the transmitter, seeRemote Keyless
Entry System on page 2-4for more information.
/(Remote Start):If your vehicle has this feature, it
may be started from outside the vehicle using the
Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. Your remote keyless
entry transmitter with the remote start button provides
an increased range of operation. You can start your
vehicle from an average range of 492 feet (150 m) away.
However the range may be less while the vehicle is
running. As a result, you may need to be closer to your
vehicle to turn it off, than you were to turn it on. See
“Remote Vehicle Start” following for more detailed
information.
Q(Lock):Press the lock button to lock all the doors.
If enabled through the Driver Information Center
(DIC), the parking lamps may ash once and the horn
may chirp to indicate locking has occurred. Pressing the
lock button may arm the content theft-deterrent
system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 2-17for
more information.
Remote Keyless Entry
with Remote Start
Remote Keyless Entry
without Remote Start
2-5

"(Unlock):Press the unlock button one time to unlock
the driver’s door. Press the unlock button again within
ve seconds to unlock the other doors. The interior lights
will come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the
ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC,
the parking lamps will ash once to indicate unlocking
has occurred. Pressing the lock button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter will disarm the content-theft
deterrent system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on
page 2-17for more details.
V(Trunk Release):Press this button to release the
trunk lid. The transaxle must be in PARK (P) for this
feature to operate.
L(Remote Alarm):Press the remote alarm button to
activate an alarm. The ignition must be in off or
accessory for the remote alarm to work. When the
remote alarm button is pressed the headlamps will ash
and the horn will sound repeatedly for two minutes.
The alarm will turn off when the ignition is moved to run
or the remote alarm button is pressed again.The vehicle may have Remote Lock/Unlock
Conrmation. This feature provides feedback that a
command has been received by the vehicle. The
headlamps will ash and the horn may sound briey.
See “Remote Lock Feedback” underDIC Controls and
Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 3-49orDIC
Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer)
on page 3-57for programming information.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is uniquely coded
to prevent another transmitter from unlocking the
vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement
can be purchased through your dealer. Remember
to bring any additional transmitters so they can also be
re-coded to match the new transmitter. Once your
dealer has coded the new transmitter, the lost
transmitter cannot unlock the vehicle. The vehicle can
have a maximum of four transmitters coded to it.
2-6

Remote Vehicle Start
Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature. This
feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the
vehicle. It also starts up the vehicle’s heating or air
conditioning systems and rear window defogger. When
the remote start system is active and the vehicle
has an automatic climate control system, it will
automatically regulate the inside temperature. Normal
operation of the system will return after the key is turned
to the on position.
Laws in some communities may restrict the use of
remote starters, for example, requiring a person using
remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so.
Check local regulations for any requirements on
remote starting of vehicles.
Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is
low on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel.
/(Remote Start):Press the lock button and then
press this button to use the remote start feature.
To start the vehicle using the remote start feature,
do the following:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press the transmitter’s lock button, release it and
then immediately press and hold the transmitter’s
remote start button until the vehicle’s turn signal
lights ash or for at least four seconds. The
vehicle’s doors will be locked.
3. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn
on and remain on while the vehicle is running, and
the DIC will display REMOTE START ACTIVE
PRESS HAZARD SWITCH TO CANCEL when the
vehicle starts.
4. If it is your rst remote start since last driving,
repeat these steps while the engine is still
running for a 10 minute time extension.
When you enter the vehicle during a remote start, and
the engine is still running, turn the key to the RUN
position to drive the vehicle.
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If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut off
after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been
done. To manually shut off a remote start, do any of
the following:
Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter at the
vehicle and press the remote start button until
the parking lamps turn off.
Turn on the hazards warning ashers.
Turn the ignition switch on and then off.
The remote start feature provides two separate starts,
each with 10 minutes of engine running, or it provides
one start with 10 minutes of engine running which may
be extended by 10 more minutes. If you press and
release the transmitter lock button and then press and
hold the remote start button, on the keyless entry
transmitter, again before the rst 10 minutes of the
engine running time has expired, 10 minutes are added
to the remaining minutes. For example, if the lock
and then the remote start buttons are pressed again
after ve minutes of the engine run time, 10 minutes
are added and you now have 15 minutes of the
engine running. The added 10 minutes is considered
a second start. Once two remote starts or a single start
with a time extension have been provided, the vehicle
must be started normally with the ignition key to
get more remote starts.The remote start feature will not operate if the key is in
the ignition, a door is open or the hood is not closed.
The remote start feature will not operate if there is
an emission control system malfunction. Also, the engine
will turn off during a remote vehicle start if the coolant
temperature gets too high or the oil pressure gets low.
If a remote start is attempted and unsuccessful, the
Driver Information Center (DIC) will display REMOTE
START DISABLED.
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