2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Owners Manual

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Sunglasses Storage Compartment
The sunglasses storage compartment is the second
compartment from the rear on the overhead console.
To open the sunglasses storage compartment, press the
release latch forward and pull the compartment down to
the full open position.
Center Console Storage
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
behind the console shift lever. The two cupholders will
pop up into an upright position.
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.

2-62 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.
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.
Ashtray 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.

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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,
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.
Accessory Power Outlet
(If Equipped)
Your vehicle has a 12-volt outlet which can be used to
plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone,
a compact disc player, etc. It is located on the
passenger's side, near the floor. Remove the tethered cap
to use the outlet.

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NOTICE:
Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle
can damage it or keep other things from working
as they should. This wouldn't be covered by your
warranty. Check with your dealer before adding
electrical equipment, and never use anything that
exceeds the fuse rating.
Auxiliary Power Connection
(Power Drop)
The vehicle is equipped with auxiliary power
connections. This feature can be used to power
aftermarket electrical equipment added to the vehicle.
The connections are located on the passenger's side of
the vehicle, below the glove box.
OnStar
System (If Equipped)
OnStar is a vehicle communications service. The
following services are available through a subscription
with OnStar and are available 24 hours a day:
Emergency Services

Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment

Theft Notification and Stolen
-Vehicle Tracking

Roadside Assistance with Location

Remote Diagnostics

OnStar MED
-NET

Accident Assist
Convenience Services

Remote Door Unlock

Route Support

Concierge Services

Ride Assist
A complete user's guide is provided with the OnStar
System. For more information contact OnStar
at 1
-888-ONSTAR7.

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Purse or Litter Bag Holder
On the front of the center console, to the right of the
accessory power outlet, there is a hook that can be used
to hold a purse or litter bag.
Sunroof (If Equipped)
The sunroof includes a sliding glass panel and a
one
-piece sunshade. The switch works only when the
ignition or retained accessory power (RAP) is active.
See ªRetained Accessory Power (RAP)º 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 must 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. Hazard Button
F. Full Floating Horn
G. Trip Computer/Driver Information Center (DIC)
H. Instrument Panel Vents
I. Interior Lamp ControlJ. Exterior Lamp Control
K. Tilt Wheel Control
L. Audio Steering Controls (If Equipped)
M. HUD Display Controls (If Equipped)
N. Comfort Controls
O. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
P. Audio System
Q. Glove Box
R. Instrument Panel Fuse Block

2-68 Instrument Panel Cluster
United States Version Shown, Canadian Similar
Your vehicle is equipped with this cluster or one very similar to it. It includes indicator warning lights and gages that
are explained on the following pages. Be sure to read about them.