engine PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2007 Owners Manual

Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets
GM Standard GM6094M and
displays the American Petroleum
Institute Certied for Gasoline
Engines starburst symbol.
GM Goodwrench
®oil meets all the
requirements for your vehicle. To
determine the proper viscosity for
your vehicle’s engine, seeEngine
Oil on page 350.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 360.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
SuperchargerSupercharger Oil
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345982,
in Canada 10953513). See
Supercharger Oil on page 355.
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor, and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door
HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 3634770,
in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
483

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from
your GM dealer.
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Part GM Part NumberACDelco®Part
Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
3800 V6 Engine 15221217 —
5.3L V8 Engine 10350737 —
Engine Oil Filter
3800 V6 Engine 25010792 PF47
5.3L V8 Engine 89017524 PF48
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 15284938 CF132
Spark Plugs
3800 V6 Engine 12568387 41-101
5.3L V8 Engine 12571164 41-985
Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly
22.0 in (55.0 cm)
Driver Side 15146562 —
Passenger Side 15146563 —
484

Engine Drive Belt Routing
3.8L V6 Supercharged Engine
3.8L V6 Engine
485

5.3L V8 Engine
486

Vehicle Data Collection and
Event Data Recorders
Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has
a number of sophisticated computer systems that
monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s
performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle
computers to monitor emission control components
to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for
airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide
anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the
vehicle in difficult driving situations. Some
information may be stored during regular operations
to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; other
information is stored only in a crash event by
computer systems, such as those commonly called
Event Data Recorders (EDR).
In a crash event, computer systems, such as the
airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in
your vehicle may record information about the
condition of the vehicle and how it was operated,
such as data related to engine speed, brake
application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety
belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance,
and the severity of a collision. If your vehicle is
equipped with StabiliTrak
®, steering performance,including yaw rate, steering wheel angle, and lateral
acceleration, is also recorded. This information has
been used to improve vehicle crash performance
and may be used to improve crash performance of
future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike the data
recorders on many airplanes, these on-board
systems do not record sounds, such as
conversation of vehicle occupants.
To read this information, special equipment is
needed and access to the vehicle or the device
that stores the data is required. GM will not access
information about a crash event or share it with
others other than:
with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the
vehicle is leased, with the consent of the
lessee,
in response to an official request of police or
similar government office,
as part of GM’s defense of litigation through
the discovery process, or
as required by law.
504

In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777
(English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle
suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair
service procedures, adjustments, and
specications for GM transmissions, transaxles,
and transfer cases.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General
Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains
instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service
of your vehicle.
In Canada, the service bulletin reference number
can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483). This reference number is
needed to order the service bulletin from
Helm, Inc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $6.00 US + Processing Fee
511

A
Accessories and Modications..................... 336
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 156
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle....................................................... 79
Additives, Fuel............................................ 340
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 459
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 355
Air Conditioning..................................157, 162
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 173
Readiness Light....................................... 172
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 504
Airbag System............................................... 64
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 79
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 72
Passenger Sensing System....................... 74
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 78
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 71
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?................................................. 72
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 70
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 67Antenna, Backglass..................................... 280
Antenna, XMâ„¢ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 281
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 289
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 177
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 454
Care of Safety Belts................................ 452
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 456
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 453
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 448
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 449
Finish Care.............................................. 453
Finish Damage......................................... 456
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 452
Leather.................................................... 451
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 455
Tires........................................................ 455
Ultra Lux Suede....................................... 451
Underbody Maintenance........................... 456
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 457
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 453
Weatherstrips........................................... 452
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 454
Ashtray(s).................................................... 157
Assist Handles............................................ 127
513

Carbon Monoxide............... 96,119, 311, 324
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 452
Your CD Player........................................ 279
Your CDs ................................................. 279
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 269
Center Console Storage Area...................... 127
Chains, Tire................................................. 421
Check
Engine Light............................................ 180
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 344
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 456
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 45
Infants and Young Children........................ 42
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 51
Older Children........................................... 39
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position.................................................. 58
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position................................. 60
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 49
Chime Level Adjustment.............................. 281
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 157Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 454
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 453
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 449
Finish Care.............................................. 453
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 448
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 452
Leather.................................................... 451
Tires........................................................ 455
Ultra Lux Suede....................................... 451
Underbody Maintenance........................... 456
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 453
Weatherstrips........................................... 452
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 454
Climate Control System............................... 157
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment........... 166
Dual Automatic......................................... 162
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 166
Collision Damage Repair............................. 505
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 35
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 447
Compass..................................................... 198
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 100
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 288
Convenience Net......................................... 127
515

Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 180
Engine Temperature Warning Light........... 179
Heater, Engine......................................... 108
Cooling System........................................... 366
Courtesy Lamps.......................................... 147
Cruise Control............................................. 140
Cruise Control Light.................................... 185
Cupholder(s)................................................ 126
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation........................... 501
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users.......................................... 496
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 496
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 492
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 497
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors..................................... 510
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 510
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 510
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 498
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 511D
Daytime Running Lamps............................. 145
Defensive Driving........................................ 284
Delayed Entry Lighting................................ 148
Delayed Exit Lighting................................... 149
Delayed Locking............................................ 94
DIC Compass.............................................. 198
Disc, MP3................................................... 269
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 337
Dome Lamp................................................ 147
Door
Delayed Locking........................................ 94
Locks......................................................... 92
Power Door Locks..................................... 94
Programmable Automatic Door Locks......... 95
Rear Door Security Locks.......................... 95
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 22
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 186
DIC Controls and Displays..............186, 190
DIC Vehicle Customization....................... 226
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 200
516

Driving
At Night................................................... 302
City.......................................................... 306
Defensive................................................. 284
Drunken................................................... 285
Freeway................................................... 307
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 309
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 303
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 316
Winter...................................................... 311
Dual Automatic Climate Control System....... 162
E
Electric Power Management........................ 150
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 459
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 460
Headlamp Wiring..................................... 459
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 460
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 459
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 462
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 459Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 355
Battery..................................................... 381
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 180
Coolant.................................................... 360
Coolant Heater......................................... 108
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 180
Coolant Temperature Warning Light.......... 179
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 485
Engine Compartment Overview ................ 346
Exhaust................................................... 119
Oil ........................................................... 350
Oil Life System........................................ 353
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 366
Overheating............................................. 364
Starting.................................................... 107
Supercharger Oil...................................... 355
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ................ 293
Warning Light........................................... 179
Entry Lighting.............................................. 148
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 504
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 38
Exterior Lamps............................................ 144
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................... 146
517