automatic transmission PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2007 Owners Manual

Tire Terminology and Denitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside the tire
pressing outward on each square inch of the
tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds
per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight:This means the combined
weight of optional accessories. Some examples of
optional accessories are, automatic
transmission/transaxle, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, and
air conditioning.
Aspect Ratio:The relationship of a tire’s height
to its width.
Belt:A rubber coated layer of cords that is
located between the plies and the tread. Cords
may be made from steel or other reinforcing
materials.
Bead:The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped
by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire:A pneumatic tire in which the plies
are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees
to the centerline of the tread.Cold Tire Pressure:The amount of air pressure
in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi)
or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat
from driving. SeeInation - Tire Pressure on
page 408.
Curb Weight:This means the weight of a motor
vehicle with standard and optional equipment
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and
coolant, but without passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings:A code molded into the sidewall
of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance
with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
motor vehicle safety standards. The DOT code
includes the Tire Identication Number (TIN),
an alphanumeric designator which can also identify
the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand,
and date of production.
GVWR:Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. See
Loading Your Vehicle on page 317.
GAWR FRT:Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
front axle. SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 317.
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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).
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Tilt Wheel.................................................... 135
Tires........................................................... 400
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..................... 454
Buying New Tires..................................... 416
Chains..................................................... 421
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 435
Cleaning.................................................. 455
Compact Spare Tire................................. 447
Different Size........................................... 417
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 422
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 408
Inspection and Rotation............................ 414
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 438
Pressure Monitor System......................... 409
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 438
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 436
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 445
Tire Inator Kit......................................... 424
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 401
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 405
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 418
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 419
Wheel Replacement................................. 419
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 415Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 322
Towing a Trailer....................................... 324
Your Vehicle............................................. 322
Traction
Control System (TCS) .............................. 292
Control System Warning Light.................. 178
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)............. 293
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning
Light..................................................... 179
StabiliTrak
®Plus System.......................... 295
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 357
Transaxle Operation, Automatic................... 110
Transmission
Up-Shift Light........................................... 175
Trunk............................................................ 96
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 136
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 135
U
Understanding Radio Reception................... 278
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 418
Up-Shift Light.............................................. 175
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