trunk PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2007 User Guide

Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane
roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide
or cut across the center of the road. Drive at
speeds that let you stay in your own lane.
As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There
could be something in your lane, like a stalled
car or an accident.
You may see highway signs on mountains that
warn of special problems. Examples are long
grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling
rocks area, or winding roads. Be alert to these
and take appropriate action.
Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.
You may want to put winter emergency
supplies in your trunk.
Also seeTires on page 400.
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If the vehicle is going to carry a heavy load,
spread it out. See “Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit” earlier in this section.
{CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR),
or either the maximum front or rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do,
parts on your vehicle can break, and it
can change the way your vehicle handles.
These could cause you to lose control
and crash. Also, overloading can shorten
the life of your vehicle.
Notice:Overloading your vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not overload your vehicle.
If things like suitcases, tools, packages, or
anything else are put inside the vehicle, they will
go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop
or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will
keep going.
{CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can
strike and injure people in a sudden stop
or turn, or in a crash.
Put things in the trunk of your vehicle.
In a trunk, put them as far forward as
you can. Try to spread the weight
evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like
suitcases, inside the vehicle so that
some of them are above the tops of
the seats.
Do not leave an unsecured child
restraint in your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Do not leave a seat folded down
unless you need to.
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
{CAUTION:
Never ll a portable fuel container while it
is in your vehicle. Static electricity
discharge from the container can ignite the
gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned
and your vehicle damaged if this occurs.
To help avoid injury to you and others:
Dispense gasoline only into approved
containers.
Do not ll a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup
bed, or on any surface other than the
ground.
Bring the ll nozzle in contact with the
inside of the ll opening before
operating the nozzle. Contact should
be maintained until the lling is
complete.
Do not smoke while pumping gasoline.
Checking Things Under
the Hood
{CAUTION:
An electric fan under the hood can start
up and injure you even when the engine
is not running. Keep hands, clothing,
and tools away from any underhood
electric fan.
{CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine
parts and start a re. These include
liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake uid,
windshield washer and other uids, and
plastic or rubber. You or others could be
burned. Be careful not to drop or spill
things that will burn onto a hot engine.
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3. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn
counterclockwise to remove it from its
assembly.
4. Pull the old bulb from the socket and replace
it with a new one.
5. Turn the bulb socket a quarter turn clockwise
to reinstall it.
6. Reinstall the headlamp assembly.
7. Push down on the metal retaining clip while
pushing rearward on the headlamp, making
sure the headlamp assembly is secure.
8. Reinstall the bolt and tighten to secure.Taillamps, Turn Signal, and
Stoplamps
A. Taillamp
B. Taillamps, Turn
Signal and Stoplamps
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 96for
more information.
2. Remove the convenience net, if equipped, by
removing the net hook attachments.
3. Remove the plastic cap from the trunk trim.
4. Pull the trunk trim and carpet away from
the back of the trunk.
5. Remove the bottom bolt and two nuts.
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Back-Up Lamps
The back-up lamps are located on the trunk lid.
To replace the back-up lamp bulb(s), do the
following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 96for
more information.
2. Turn the appropriate lamp socket a quarter
turn counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Remove the old bulb.
4. Put the new bulb into the lamp socket.
5. Turn the bulb a quarter turn clockwise to
reinstall it.
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License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 96
2. Turn the appropriate lamp socket a quarter
turn counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Remove the old bulb.
4. Put the new bulb into the lamp socket.
5. Turn the bulb a quarter turn clockwise to
reinstall it.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamps Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamp 3157
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamp3757 NAK* or
5702 KA**
Front Sidemarker and License
Plate Lamp194
Headlamps
High-Beam Halogen 9005
Low-Beam Halogen 9006
Stop/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamps 3057
* GT and Base Models with the Optional Fog Lamps
** For Lamps Not Equipped with the Fog Function and
GXP Models
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer.
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If the at tire is due to a slow leak caused by a
nail or other similar road hazard, the tire inator
kit may be used to temporarily repair the
damaged tire.
After temporarily repairing a tire using the tire
inator kit, it is recommended to take your vehicle
to an authorized GM dealer within 100 miles
(161 kilometers) of driving to have the tire
inspected and repaired. If the sealant isn’t
removed from the tire within a 100 miles
(161 kilometers) of driving, it is more likely
that the tire and tire pressure monitoring sensor
may get damaged and have to be replaced.Accessing the Tire Inator Kit
To access the tire inator kit, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 96
for more information.
2. Locate the tire inator kit by lifting up the
carpet.
3. Remove the inator
kit cover by turning
the center nut
counterclockwise.
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16. If the at tire was
able to inate to the
recommended
ination pressure,
remove the
maximum speed
label from the
sealant canister.
Place it in a highly visible location such as
the inside of the upper left corner of the
windshield or to the face of the radio/clock.
The maximum speed label reminds you
to drive cautiously and not to exceed
55 mph (90 km/h) until you have the
damaged tire inspected and repaired.
{CAUTION:
Storing the tire inator kit or other
equipment in the passenger compartment
of the vehicle could cause injury. In a
sudden stop or collision, loose equipment
could strike someone. Store the tire
inator kit in the proper place.
17. Return the equipment to the proper storage
location in the trunk of your vehicle.
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9. Inate the tire up to the recommended
ination pressure using the air pressure gage
on the top of the unit as a guide.
10. Turn off the air compressor by moving the
switch to the O (off) position.
{CAUTION:
Storing the tire inator kit or other
equipment in the passenger compartment
of the vehicle could cause injury. In a
sudden stop or collision, loose equipment
could strike someone. Store the tire
inator kit in the proper place.
11. Disconnect the compressor inator hose and
wrap the hose in the bottom of the inator kit.
12. Place the equipment in the original location in
the trunk of your vehicle.
Removal and Installation of the Sealant
Canister
To remove the sealant canister, do the following:
1. Unlock the air compressor inator hose from
the sealant canister by pulling the lever up.
2. Disconnect the air compressor inator hose
from the sealant canister.
3. Unwrap the sealant lling hose from the
compressor.
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When your vehicle has a at tire, use the following
example as a guide to assist you in the placement
of wheel blocks.
The following information will tell you next how to
use the jack and change a tire.Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment needed to change a tire is
located in the trunk.
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 96for
more information.
2. Remove the convenience net, if equipped, by
removing the net hook attachments.
3. Lift up the carpet.
4. Turn the center nut
on the compact
spare tire cover
counterclockwise to
remove it.
5. Remove the cover.
6. Remove the compact spare tire. SeeCompact
Spare Tire on page 447for more information.
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