ECO PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2007 Owners Manual

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.
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Recycled original equipment parts may also be
used for repair. These parts are typically removed
from vehicles that were total losses in prior
accidents. In most cases, the parts being recycled
are from undamaged sections of the vehicle.
A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an
acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s
originally designed appearance and safety
performance, however, the history of these parts
is not known. Such parts are not covered by
your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any
related failures are not covered by that warranty.
Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These
are made by companies other than GM and may
not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result,
these parts may t poorly, exhibit premature
durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform
properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts
are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such
parts are not covered by that warranty.Repair Facility
GM also recommends that you choose a collision
repair facility that meets your needs before you
ever need collision repairs. Your GM dealer
may have a collision repair center with GM-trained
technicians and state of the art equipment, or
be able to recommend a collision repair center that
has GM-trained technicians and comparable
equipment.
Insuring Your Vehicle
Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with
comprehensive and collision insurance coverage.
There are signicant differences in the quality
of coverage afforded by various insurance policy
terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced
protection to your GM vehicle by limiting
compensation for damage repairs by using
aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance
companies will not specify aftermarket collision
parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend
that you assure your vehicle will be repaired
with GM original equipment collision parts. If such
insurance coverage is not available from your
current insurance carrier, consider switching
to another insurance carrier.
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Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair
Process
In the event that your vehicle requires damage
repairs, GM recommends that you take an active
role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined
repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or
have it towed there. Specify to the facility that
any required replacement collision parts be original
equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts
or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled
parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle
warranty.
Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must
live with the repair. Depending on your policy
limits, your insurance company may initially value
the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this
with your repair professional, and insist on
Genuine GM parts.Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be
obligated to have the vehicle repaired with
Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance
coverage does not pay the full cost.
If another party’s insurance company is paying for
the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a
repair valuation based on that insurance
company’s collision policy repair limits, as you
have no contractual limits with that company. In
such cases, you can have control of the repair and
parts choices as long as cost stays within
reasonable limits.
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Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which
could cause a crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately inform the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
in addition to notifying General Motors.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open
an investigation, and if it nds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a
recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or General Motors.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA
400 Seventh Street, SW.
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your
vehicle has a safety defect, you should
immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition
to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited.
You may call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to:
Transport Canada
Road Safety Branch
2780 Sheffield Road
Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport
Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope
you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-762-2737,
or write:
Pontiac Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33172
Detroit, MI 48232-5172
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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
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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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Paint, Damage............................................ 456
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 116
Shifting Out of......................................... 117
Parking
Brake....................................................... 115
Over Things That Burn............................ 118
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 173
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 166
Passenger Sensing System........................... 74
Passing....................................................... 299
PASS-Key
®III ............................................. 102
PASS-Key®III Operation............................. 103
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 156
Door Locks................................................ 94
Electrical System..................................... 459
Lumbar Controls.......................................... 9
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 106
Seat............................................................ 8
Steering Fluid.......................................... 376
Windows.................................................... 99
Pressure Cap.............................................. 364
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 38
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............ 95
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 21
R
Radios........................................................ 233
Care of Your CD Player........................... 279
Care of Your CDs.................................... 279
Radio with CD................................235, 245
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 255
Setting the Time...................................... 234
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 277
Understanding Reception ......................... 278
Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps............ 149
Rear Door Security Locks............................. 95
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 35
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 32
Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...................... 121
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 10
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 483
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 322
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 86
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................... 87
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................ 438
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Vehicle
Control..................................................... 288
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 317
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Customization, DIC......................... 226
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders................................................ 504
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 458
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 458
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 166
Visors.......................................................... 100
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 168
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 200
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 134
Other Warning Devices............................ 134
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 419
Different Size........................................... 417
Replacement............................................ 419
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 49
Windows....................................................... 98
Power........................................................ 99
Windshield
Replacement............................................ 399
Washer Fluid........................................... 377
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 399
Wiper Blades, Cleaning............................ 454
Wiper Fuses............................................ 459
Wiper Lever............................................. 138
Winter Driving............................................. 311
X
XM Radio Messages................................... 275
XMâ„¢ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 281
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 471
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