Table Of Contents - Pontiac 1996 Grand Prix Owner's Manual

Table Of Contents

How To Use This Manual4
Safety Warnings And Symbols4
Vehicle Damage Warnings5
Section 1 Seats And Restraint Systems8
Seats And Seat Controls8
Manual Front Seat8
Reclining Front Seatbacks10
Head Restraints12
Seatback Latches12
Safety Belts: They're For Everyone12
Why Safety Belts Work13
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly17
Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)30
How The Air Bag System Works32
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy37
Center Passenger Position41
Rear Seat Passengers43
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults (4-Door Models)46
Smaller Children And Babies49
Child Restraints51
Top Strap52
Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position53
Larger Children66
Safety Belt Extender69
Checking Your Restraint Systems69
Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash69
Section 2 Features And Controls70
Power Door Locks72
Automatic Door Locks73
Leaving Your Vehicle73
Remote Lock Control (Option)73
Operation74
Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle75
Battery Replacement75
Trunk Lock76
Key In The Ignition77
Parking At Night77
Parking Lots77
Ignition Positions79
Starting Your Engine80
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)82
Automatic Transaxle Operation83
Parking Brake87
Second Gear Start87
Shifting Into Park (P)88
Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running90
Torque Lock91
Shifting Out Of Park (P)91
Parking Over Things That Burn92
Engine Exhaust92
Running Your Engine While You're Parked93
Power Windows94
Windshield Wipers97
Windshield Washer97
Cruise Control (Option)98
Fog Lamps102
Interior Lamps103
Instrument Panel Brightness Control103
Courtesy Lamps103
Convex Outside Mirror107
Glove Box107
Center Console108
Convenience Net (Option)109
Ashtrays And Lighter109
Visor Vanity Mirrors110
Sun Visors110
Accessory Outlet111
Sunroof (Option)111
Safety Belt Reminder Light115
Airbag Readiness Light116
Charging System Light116
Srs Air Bag116
Brake System Warning Light117
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage120
Low Coolant Warning Light120
Service Engine Soon121
Security Light125
Low Fuel Light126
Control Buttons127
Head-Up Display (Option)127
If The Hud Image Is Not Clear130
Section 3 Comfort Controls And Audio Systems132
Air Conditioning133
Ventilation System134
Defogging And Defrosting135
Rear Window Defogger135
Audio Systems136
Setting The Clock For Am-Fm Stereo136
Setting The Clock For All Systems Except Am-Fm Stereo136
Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player (Option)138
Theft-Deterrent Feature150
Understanding Radio Reception153
Tips About Your Audio System153
Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player154
Care Of Your Compact Discs154
Fixed Mast Antenna154
Section 4 Your Driving And The Road156
Drunken Driving157
Control Of A Vehicle160
Braking In Emergencies164
Power Steering164
Steering Tips164
Steering In Emergencies165
Off-Road Recovery166
Loss Of Control168
Driving At Night169
Night Vision170
Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads171
Driving Through Deep Standing Water173
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips173
City Driving174
Freeway Driving175
Before Leaving On A Long Trip176
Highway Hypnosis177
Hill And Mountain Roads177
Driving On Snow Or Ice180
If You're Caught In A Blizzard181
Loading Your Vehicle183
Towing A Trailer185
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue187
Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires188
Safety Chains189
Trailer Brakes189
Driving With A Trailer189
Following Distance190
Driving On Grades191
Parking On Hills192
When You Are Ready To Leave After Parking On A Hill192
Maintenance When Trailer Towing192
Section 5 Problems On The Road194
Hazard Warning Flashers194
Other Warning Devices195
Jump Starting195
Towing Your Vehicle200
Front Towing202
Engine Overheating205
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine205
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine206
How To Add Coolant To The Radiator212
If A Tire Goes Flat216
Changing A Flat Tire216
Removing The Spare Tire And Tools217
Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire219
Storing The Flat Tire And Tools224
Storing The Spare Tire And Tools225
Compact Spare Tire226
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow227
Section 6 Service And Appearance Care228
Doing Your Own Service Work228
Fuels In Foreign Countries231
Filling Your Tank231
Checking Things Under The Hood233
Hood Release234
Engine Oil237
Checking Engine Oil238
What Kind Of Oil To Use239
Engine Oil Additives241
When To Change Engine Oil242
What To Do With Used Oil242
Air Cleaner243
Automatic Transaxle Fluid244
When To Check And Change244
How To Add Fluid247
Engine Coolant247
Checking Coolant249
Radiator Pressure Cap251
When To Check Power Steering Fluid251
Windshield Washer Fluid252
Brake Wear256
Brake Adjustment256
Replacing Brake System Parts257
Vehicle Storage257
Bulb Replacement258
Halogen Bulbs258
Headlamp Aiming262
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp272
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement275
Tire Inspection And Rotation277
Buying New Tires279
Uniform Tire Quality Grading280
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance281
Wheel Replacement281
Appearance Care283
Cleaning The Inside Of Your Pontiac284
Cleaning Vinyl286
Cleaning Leather286
Care Of Safety Belts286
Cleaning The Outside Of The Windshield And Wiper Blades287
Cleaning The Outside Of Your Pontiac287
Finish Care288
Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped)288
Underbody Maintenance289
Chemical Paint Spotting289
Appearance Care Materials Chart290
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)291
Service Parts Identification Label291
Electrical System291
Headlamp Wiring292
Power Windows And Other Power Options292
Fuses And Circuit Breakers292
Replacement Bulbs299
Capacities And Specifications300
Vehicle Dimensions302
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts302
Air Conditioning Refrigerants302
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule304
Your Vehicle And The Environment304
How This Section Is Organized305
Using Your Maintenance Schedule306
Selecting The Right Schedule306
Short Trip/City Intervals307
Short Tripkity Maintenance Schedule309
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule319
Long Tripmighway ,Maintenance Schedule330
Long Triphighway Maintenance Schedule336
At Each Fuel Fill339
At Least Once A Month339
At Least Twice A Year340
At Least Once A Year340
Customer Assistance Information348
Pontiac Cares348
What Makes Up Pontiac Cares349
Customer Satisfaction Procedure349
Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users351
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program352
Security While You Travel352
Pontiac Courtesy Transportation354
Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government356
Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government357
Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors357
Service And Owner Publications358