1999 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Owners Manual

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2-61 Center Console Storage (If Equipped)
To open the armrest storage area, pull up on the front
edge of the latch. The console has cassette and CD
storage and a coinholder.
The center console also contains two cupholders. To
access the cupholders, pull the cupholder door, located
just behind the console shift lever. The two cupholders
will pop up into an upright position.
Just below the center ashtray is an open storage
compartment. In front of this, you may have a smaller
compartment for storing smaller items.
Rear Armrest Storage (If Equipped)
If you have a trunk access panel, you will also have a
pull down armrest that contains an open storage bin and
two cupholders.
Trunk Access Panel (If Equipped)
If the vehicle has rear seat armrests, you will also have a
trunk access panel. To use the trunk access panel, pull
the rear armrest down, unlock the access panel and pull
it down.

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2-62 Convenience Net (If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a convenience net. You'll see it
on the back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, in the net. It can help
keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick
starts and stops.
The net isn't for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the
trunk as far forward as you can.
You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when
you're not using it.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
The center front ashtray is on the instrument panel. To
open it, pull at the bottom of the ashtray until it is fully
open. To remove the ashtray cup, lift the tabs on the
sides and pull out.
The vehicle has one rear ashtray. There is either one on
the front seat armrest back or one on the back of the
center console (if you have that option). To open the
ashtray, press the right side and turn it open.
To remove the ashtray for cleaning, press the snuffer as
you lift up the bottom of the ashtray.

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NOTICE:
Don't put papers and other things that burn into
the ashtrays. If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them on fire,
causing damage.
To use the lighter, located inside the center front ashtray,
just push it in all the way and let go. When it's ready, it
will pop back by itself.
NOTICE:
Don't hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating. If you do, it won't be able to
back away from the heating element when it's
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also swing them from front to side.
Visor Vanity Mirrors
Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror. If the
vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors, the
lamps come on when you open the cover.

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OnStar
System (Option)
OnStar
is a vehicle communications service which
may be ordered through your dealer. The following
OnStar

services are available 24 hours a day:

Roadside Service with Location

Emergency Services Button

Remote Door Unlock

Theft Vehicle Tracking

Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment

Concierge/Customer Conveniences Services
For more information, contact the dealer.
Accessory Power Outlet
(If Equipped)
If the vehicle has a center console or the optional
overhead console, you have a 12
-volt outlet. On the
center console it is located on the passenger's side, near
the floor and on the overhead console It is located in
front of the reading lamps in a small, black door.
Remove the tethered cap to use the outlet.
NOTICE:
Adding electrical equipment to the vehicle can
damage it or keep other things from working as
they should. This wouldn't be covered by the
warranty. Check with the dealer before adding
electrical equipment and never use anything
requiring more than 20 amps.
Purse or Litter Bag Holder
On the front of the center console, to the right of the
accessory power outlet (on the passenger's side of the
vehicle), there is a hook that can be used to hold a purse
or litter bag.

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Sunroof (If Equipped)
The sunroof includes a sliding glass panel and a
two
-piece sunshade. The switch works only when the
ignition or RAP is on. See ªRetained Accessory Powerº
in the Index.Push the rear of the switch once and the sunroof will
open to the vent position only. You will need to open the
sunshade by hand.
Push the rear of the switch a second time and the
sunroof will open the remainder of the way by itself.
This is the express
-open feature.
To close the sunroof, push and hold the front of the
switch until the sunroof closes. The sunshade can only
be closed by hand.

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The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System

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The main components of the instrument panel are:
A. Side Window Defogger Vents
B. Fog Lamp Switch
C. Multifunction Lever
D. Instrument Panel Cluster
E. Emergency Flasher Button
F. Full Floating Horn
G. Column Shift Lever (If Equipped)
H. Trip Computer/Driver Information Center (DIC)
I. Instrument Panel Vents
J. Interior Lamp ControlK. Exterior Lamp Control
L. Tilt Wheel Control
M. Audio Steering Controls (If Equipped)
N. HUD Display Controls (If Equipped)
O. Comfort Controls
P. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
Q. Audio System
R. Glove Box
S. Instrument Panel Fuse Block

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2-68 Instrument Panel Cluster
United States Version Shown, Others Similar
The instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how the vehicle is running. You'll know how fast
you're going, about how much fuel is in the tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically.