1999 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Owners Manual

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Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal
repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop
applies anti
-corrosion material to the parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish
should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode
quickly and may develop into a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch
-up
materials available from your dealer or other service
outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected
in your dealer's body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control
can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed,
accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody
parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust
system even though they have corrosion protection.At least every spring, flush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect. Dirt packed in closed areas
of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do
this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a
chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage
can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet
-shaped
discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into
the paint surface.
Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Pontiac
will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever occurs first.

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GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
PART NUMBERSIZEDESCRIPTIONUSAGE
99495423 in. x 25 in.Polishing Cloth ± Wax TreatedExterior polishing cloth
105017216 oz. (0.473 L)Tar and Road Oil RemoverRemoves tar, road oil and asphalt
105017316 oz. (0.473 L)Chrome Cleaner and PolishUse on chrome, stainless steel, nickel, copper and brass
105017416 oz. (0.473 L)White Sidewall Tire CleanerRemoves soil and black marks from whitewalls
105021432 oz. (0.946 L)Vinyl CleanerCleans vinyl tops, upholstery and convertible tops
105042723 oz. (0.680 L)Glass CleanerRemoves dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints
1052918**8 oz. (0.237 L)Armor All
ProtectantProtects leather, wood, acrylics, Plexiglas
, plastic,
rubber and vinyl
105292516 oz. (0.473 L)Multi-Purpose Interior
CleanerCleans carpets, seats, interior trim, door panels
and floor mats
105292916 oz. (0.473 L)Wheel CleanerSpray on and rinse with water
10529308 oz. (0.237 L)Capture Dry Spot RemoverAttracts, absorbs and removes soils on fabric
123457212.5 sq. ft.Synthetic ChamoisShines vehicle without scratching
1234572512 oz. (0.354 L)Silicone Tire ShineSpray on tire shine
12377964*16 oz. (0.473 L)Finish EnhancerRemoves dust, fingerprints and surface contaminants
12377966*16 oz. (0.473 L)Cleaner WaxRemoves light scratches and oxidation and protects finish
12377984*16 oz. (0.473 L)Surface CleanerRemoves contaminants, blemishes and swirl marks
See your General Motors Parts Department for these products. * For exterior use only.
See ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº in the Index. ** Not recommended for use on instrument panels.

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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the
driver's side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This
code will help you identify your engine, specifications
and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identification Label
You'll find this label on the underside of your trunk lid.
It's very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this
label is:

your VIN,

the model designation,

paint information and

a list of all production options and
special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.

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Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don't add anything electrical to your vehicle
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn't be covered by your
warranty. Some add
-on electrical equipment
can keep other components from working as
they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, see ªServicing
Your Air Bag
-Equipped Vehicleº in the Index.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the instrument panel fuse block. An electrical overload
will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases
to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp
system checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have
it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This
greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by
electrical problems.
Look at the silver
-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
and rating. Spare fuses are located in the instrument
panel. See ªUnderhood Electrical Centerº in the Index.

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6-61 Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Some fuses are in a fuse block located inside of the
glove box behind a small bin on the right side. To open,
pull the cover out. The fuse block is inside. On the back
edge of this cover is a fuse puller and a fuse usage chart.
To use the fuse puller, place the wide end of the fuse
puller over the plastic end of the fuse. Squeeze the ends
over the fuse and pull it out.
To reinstall the bin, position the lower end and turn the
top into position. Press on the sides until it snaps
into place.
Circuit Description
Breaker
HEADLAMP Headlamps
SEAT Power Seat, Power Lumbar
PWR WDO Power Windows

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Fuse Description
MALL PGM Mall Module
-- Program
MALL Mall Module
WIPER Wipers
STR WHL
ILLUMSteering Wheel Illumination
STR WHL
CTRLSteering Wheel Control
SUNROOF Sunroof
RADIO Radio, Antenna
RADIO AMP Bose Amplifier
PWR LOCK Mall Module
-- Power Locks
HSEAT/LUM Heated Seats, Power Lumbar
R DEFOG Rear Defog
RAP Retained Accessory Power
HAZARD Hazard Flashers
PWR MIR Power Mirrors
HVAC HI HVAC Blower
-- HiFuse Description
CIG LTR Cigarette Lighter, ALDL, Floor
Console Auxiliary Outlet
INT LAMP Mall Module
-- Interior lamps
STOP LAMP Stoplamp
AUX/CNSL Auxiliary Power, Overhead
Console
CD CHG CD Changer
ECM Electronic Control Module
CRUISE Cruise Control
I/P
-IGN Chime/Mall Module, Cluster, Trip
Computer, Head
-Up Display,
Brake
-Transaxle Shift Interlock
SIR Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
(Air Bag)
TURN Turn Signal
BTSI PRNDL, Brake
-Transaxle Shift
Interlock
HVAC CTRL Blower Control, HVAC

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Fuse Description
DIC/HVAC Rear Defog, HVAC, Driver
Information Center, Daytime
Running Lamps, Heated Seats
PWR DROP Power Drop Ignition
CANISTER
VENTCanister Vent Solenoid
DRL Daytime Running LampsUnderhood Electrical
Center -- Passenger's Side
Some fuses are in a fuse
block on the passenger's
side of the engine
compartment. Pull off the
cover labeled FUSES to
expose the fuses.

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Fuse Description
1 Cooling Fan 2
2 Spare
3 Headlamps
4 Battery Main 2
5 Ignition Main 1
6 Cooling Fan 1
7 Battery Main 1Fuse Description
8 Ignition Main 2
18 Fuel Injections
19 Spare
20 Spare
21 Mass Air Flow (MAF), Heated
Sensors, Canister Purge, Boost
Solenoid
22 Spare
23 Spare
24 Spare
25 Ignition Module
26 Spare
27 Trunk Release, Back
-Up Lamps
28 AC Clutch, ABS Ignition
29 Radio, Remote Keyless Entry,
Theft
-Deterrent, Shock Sensor,
Trip Computer, HVAC Module,
Anti
-Lock Brake System Module,
Security LED