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Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .3
Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Dual Stage Frontal Airbags . . . . .6
Side Impact Airbags . . . . . . . . . . .6
Cabin Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Power Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Congratulations on your purchase of a Pontiac Grand Prix. Please read this information and your Owner
Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the
features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Entertainment System . . . . . . . .11
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . .11
Daytime Running Lamps . . . . . .12
Exterior Lamps Control . . . . . . .12
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Center Console Controls . . . . . .14
Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . .16
Split-Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . .16
Remote Trunk Release . . . . . . . .16
TAPshift
Manual
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Performance Shifter . . . . . . . . . .17
Parking Brake Operation . . . . . .17
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
StabiliTrak
Sport System . . . . .18
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Enhanced Traction System . . . .18
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Securing the Fuel Tank Cap . . . .19
Tire Inflator Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .20
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Remote Trunk Release ..16 Congratulations on your purchase of a Pontiac Grand Prix. Please read this information and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the... -
Page 2: Driver Information Instrument Panel
Getting to Know Your Grand Prix DRIVER INFORMATION Instrument Panel A. Side Window G. Windshield Wiper N. Interior Lamps Defogger Outlets Lever Brightness Control B. Air Outlets H. Ignition O. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator C. Turn Signal/ I. Driver Information Multifunction Lever Center (DIC) P. -
Page 3: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your vehicle’s instrument panel is Note: The instrument panel cluster is equipped with this cluster or one very designed to let you know about many similar to it. The instrument panel cluster important aspects of your vehicle’s includes these key features: operation. -
Page 4: Driver Information Center/Trip Computer
Getting to Know Your Grand Prix The chart below lists the functions of the Driver Information Center/ Driver Information Center (DIC) and Trip Trip Computer Computer. Usage Function Trip Computer Driver Warning Messages Infotainment Messages Primary Menu Group Language Selection English/Metric Units Selection Daytime Enhancement Mode Day &... - Page 5 The base DIC has three buttons: Pressing the Display/Personal Trip/Odometer, Set/Reset and Programming button on either the DIC Display/Personal Programming. The or Trip Computer accesses these five-button Trip Computer, if equipped, modes: adds a Gauges button to the far left and •...
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Page 6: Safety & Security
Getting to Know Your Grand Prix COMFORT Refer to your Owner Manual for a listing of driver warning messages Cabin Air Filter and infotainment messages. The driver warning messages provide critical Located inside the vehicle’s heating and infotainment to prevent damage air conditioning housing, the cabin air to your vehicle. -
Page 7: Dual Automatic Climate Control
(Off): Turn the fan knob to the Off (Defrost): Directs most of the air position to turn the system off. Only the to the windshield and the side outlets heated seats and the rear defogger will with some air directed to the floor function when the fan knob is off. -
Page 8: Power Seat
Getting to Know Your Grand Prix ENTERTAINMENT (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and some air Audio Systems to the side window outlets. Recirculation will not function in this mode. Controls: See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. (POWER) (VOLUME) Power Seat... - Page 9 CD Player Controls: To insert multiple discs, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on. (FORWARD) 2. Press and hold the LOAD side of (RANDOM) the LOAD CD button for two (REVERSE) seconds. You will hear a beep; and (EQUALIZER) then the light, located to the right of the slot, will begin to flash.
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Page 10: Xm Satellite Radio
Getting to Know Your Grand Prix MP3 Capability (if equipped) XM Satellite Radio (if equipped) The AM/FM Stereo with CD has MP3 XM Satellite Radio offers more than 170 playing capability. A CD-R or CD-RW channels of digital-quality sound — containing MP3 audio tracks will play coast to coast —... -
Page 11: Touch Screen Navigation Entertainment System
CONVENIENCE Touch Screen Navigation Entertainment System Remote Vehicle Start (if equipped) (if equipped) This feature allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle by using the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. (Normal transmitter range is within approximately 200 feet of the vehicle.) You can also set the climate control sys- tem to heat or cool the vehicle interior before getting in. -
Page 12: Daytime Running Lamps
Getting to Know Your Grand Prix 4. When the vehicle starts, the parking Exterior Lamps Control lamps will light and stay on while the engine is running. The exterior lamps control 5. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute can be turned to time extension, which begins when the following the second activation is made. -
Page 13: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Windshield Wipers & Washer The lever on the right side of the steer- Use the Cruise Control for steady driving ing column operates the windshield on relatively straight, uncrowded roads. wipers. The controls are located on the end of the multifunction lever. -
Page 14: Head-Up Display Center Console Controls
Getting to Know Your Grand Prix The windshield washer ( ) button is located on the end of the windshield wiper lever. Press the button to wash the windshield. If your vehicle is low on washer fluid, the Check Washer Fluid message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. - Page 15 Format One 12. Traction Control Active with corresponding ISO symbol — Format One will display the following when system is engaged, or four information for the approximate time seconds, whichever is greater. indicated: 13. Traction Control Off with 1. Vehicle speed — always. corresponding ISO symbol —...
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Page 16: Accessory Power Outlets
Getting to Know Your Grand Prix Before you fold the seatback, ensure Accessory Power Outlets that the seatback is in the third recline Two 12-volt accessory outlets are detent position. included for convenient use of electrical To fold the seatback forward, pull up accessories such as cell phones and CD the lever in the middle of the seatback players. -
Page 17: Performance & Maintenance
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE The vehicle may be started in second gear from a stop. A second gear start TAPshift Manual Performance may be used for starting on slippery ® Shifter (GXP models) roads. Commanding the vehicle to start up in third gear will not occur and a Models with chime will indicate that the request was TAPshift... -
Page 18: Hood Release
Getting to Know Your Grand Prix Hood Release Full-Function Traction Control (if equipped) To open the hood, pull the Grand Prix models with V8 engines hood release have a traction control system that limits located near the wheelspin when it senses that one or parking brake both front wheels are spinning or pedal and the... -
Page 19: Fuel
Securing the Fuel Tank Cap After fueling, ensure that the fuel tank cap is installed correctly and tightly. Tighten the cap clockwise until at least three clicks are heard. If the cap is loose or missing, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp will light steadily. If a loose gas cap is the cause, a few driving trips after retightening should cause the light to go The ETS can be disabled by pressing... -
Page 20: Owner Information Roadside Assistance
(1-800-762-3743) • Telephone number and your location TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 • Vehicle model, year and color As the proud owner of a new Pontiac • Vehicle mileage vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) the Pontiac Roadside Assistance program.
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