check engine light PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2007 User Guide

How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
what kind of transaxle uid to use. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 483.
If the uid level is low, add only enough of the
proper uid to bring the level into the crosshatched
area on the dipstick.
1. Pull out the dipstick.
2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough uid at
the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level.
It does not take much uid, generally less
than one pint (0.5 L). Do not overll.
Notice:Use of the incorrect automatic
transaxle uid may damage your vehicle, and
the damages may not be covered by your
warranty. Always use the automatic transaxle
uid listed inRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 483.
3. After adding uid, recheck the uid level as
described under “How to Check Automatic
Transaxle Fluid,” earlier in this section.
4. When the correct uid level is obtained, push
the dipstick back in all the way.
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle is lled with
DEX-COOL®engine coolant. This coolant
is designed to remain in the vehicle for ve years
or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever
occurs rst, if only DEX-COOL
®extended life
coolant is added.
The following explains the cooling system and
how to add coolant when it is low. If there is
a problem with engine overheating or if coolant
needs to be added to the radiator, seeEngine
Overheating on page 364.
A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL
®engine coolant will:
Give freezing protection down to
−34°F (−37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as they
should.
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{CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause
battery gas to explode. People have been
hurt doing this, and some have been
blinded. Use a ashlight if you need more
light.
Be sure the battery has enough water.
You do not need to add water to the
battery installed in your new vehicle. But
if a battery has ller caps, be sure the
right amount of uid is there. If it is low,
add water to take care of that rst. If you
do not, explosive gas could be present.
Battery uid contains acid that can burn
you. Do not get it on you. If you
accidentally get it in your eyes or on your
skin, ush the place with water and get
medical help immediately.5. Check that the jumper cables do not have
loose or missing insulation. If they do, you
could get a shock. The vehicles could
be damaged too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some
basic things you should know. Positive (+)
will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+)
terminal if the vehicle has one. Negative will
go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or
to a remote negative (−) terminal if the
vehicle has one.
Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−), or
you will get a short that would damage the
battery and maybe other parts too. And do not
connect the negative (−) cable to the
negative (−) terminal on the dead battery
because this can cause sparks.
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(d)Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or
cracking. Replace wiper blades that appear worn
or damaged or that streak or miss areas of
the windshield.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and
anchorages are working properly. Look for any
other loose or damaged safety belt system parts.
If you see anything that might keep a safety
belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also
look for any opened or broken airbag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. The
airbag system does not need regular maintenance.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders. Lubricate all
hinges and latches, including those for the
body doors, hood, secondary latch, pivots, spring
anchor, release pawl, rear compartment, glove
box door, console door, and any folding seat
hardware. More frequent lubrication may
be required when exposed to a corrosive
environment. Applying silicone grease on
weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them
last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
(g)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
the lter may require replacement more often.(h)Change automatic transaxle uid and lter if
the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of
these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or
higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
(i)Drain, ush, and rell cooling system. This
service can be complex; you should have
your dealer perform this service. See Engine
Coolant on page 360 for what to use. Inspect
hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap,
and ller neck. Pressure test the cooling
system and pressure cap.
(j)Check throttle system for interference or
binding and for damaged or missing parts. Replace
parts as needed. Replace any components that
have high effort or excessive wear. Do not
lubricate accelerator or cruise control cables.
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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
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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
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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
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 476
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 479
At Least Once a Month............................ 480
At Least Once a Year.............................. 480
Introduction.............................................. 470
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 477
Maintenance Record................................ 487
Maintenance Requirements...................... 470
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.... 484
Owner Checks and Services.................... 479
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 483
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 473
Using....................................................... 471
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 471
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 180
Manual Passenger Seat.................................. 8
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 200
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...... 121
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 122
Outside Power Mirrors............................. 121
MP3 ............................................................ 269
MyGMLink.com............................................ 495
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New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 105
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 484
O
Odometer.................................................... 170
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 299
Oil
Engine..................................................... 350
Pressure Light.......................................... 184
Supercharger, Engine............................... 355
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 353
Older Children, Restraints............................. 39
Online Owner Center................................... 495
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 122
Other Warning Devices................................ 134
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 166
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 156
Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 122
Power Mirrors.......................................... 121
Overhead Console Reading Lamps............. 149
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 366
Owner Checks and Services....................... 479
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 436
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 398
Replacement, Windshield............................. 399
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 510
General Motors........................................ 510
United States Government....................... 510
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 80
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 81
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 106
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 31
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 498
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 316
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 485
Running the Engine While Parked............... 120
S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 172
Pretensioners............................................. 38
Reminder Light........................................ 171Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 452
Driver Position........................................... 22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 22
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 21
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 35
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 32
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 31
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 38
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 31
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 17
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster.................... 30
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 473
Seatback, Folding Passenger........................ 14
Seats
Head Restraints......................................... 13
Heated Seats............................................. 10
Manual Passenger....................................... 8
Passenger Folding Seatback...................... 14
Power Lumbar............................................. 9
Power Seat................................................. 8
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 10
Split Folding Rear Seat.............................. 16
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