2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ECU

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Towing Your Vehicle
CAUTION:
To help avoid serious personal injury to you
or others:

Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is
being towed.

Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds.

Never tow with damaged parts not
fully secured.

Never get under your vehicle after it has
been lifted by the tow truck.

Always secure the vehicle on each side with
separate safety chains when towing it.

Use only the correct hooks.
NOTICE:
Use the proper towing equipment to avoid
damage to the bumper, fascia or fog lamp areas
of the vehicle.
With current trends in automotive styles and design, it is
essential that the correct towing equipment is used to
tow a vehicle. Your vehicle can be towed with wheel lift
or car carrier equipment. Don't have your vehicle towed
on the drive wheels, unless you must. If the vehicle must
be towed on the drive wheels, do not tow the vehicle
more than 500 cumulative miles (800 km) or exceed
50 mph (80 km/h). If these limitations must be
exceeded, then the drive wheels have to be supported
on a dolly.
Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if
you need to have your vehicle towed. See ªRoadside
Assistanceº in the Index.

5-33 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision,
loose equipment could strike someone.
Store all these in the proper place.
After you've put the compact spare tire on your vehicle,
you'll need to store the flat tire in your trunk. Use the
following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk.
When storing a full-size tire, you must use the extension
to help avoid wheel surface damage. Use the extension
and protector/guide located in the foam holder. To store
a full
-size tire, place the tire in the trunk valve stem
facing down, with the protector/guide through a wheel
bolt hole. Remove the protector and attach the retainer
securely. When reinstalling the compact spare, put the
protector/guide back in the foam holder. Store the cover
as far forward as possible.

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Used Replacement Wheels
CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can't know how it's been used or
how far it's been driven. It could fail suddenly
and cause an accident. If you have to replace a
wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
Tire Chains
NOTICE:
If your vehicle is an SE model with P225/60R16
size tires, don't use tire chains. They can
damage your vehicle because there's not
enough clearance.
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NOTICE: (Continued)
Use another type of traction device only if its
manufacturer recommends it for use on your
vehicle and tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that manufacturer's
instructions. To help avoid damage to your
vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the
device if it's contacting your vehicle, and don't
spin your wheels.
If you do find traction devices that will fit, install
them on the front tires.
If your vehicle is a GT model, a GTP model or if
you have an SE model with other tires, use tire
chains only where legal and only when you must.
Use only SAE Class ªSº type chains that are the
proper size for your tires. Install them on the front
tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with
the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow
the chain manufacturer's instructions. If you can
hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and
retighten them. If the contact continues, slow down
until it stops. Driving too fast or spinning the
wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle.

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Fuse Description
BLANK Blank
BLANK Blank
MALL PGM Mall Module
-- Program
MALL Mall Module
WIPER Wipers
STR WHL
ILLUMSteering Wheel Illumination
BLANK Blank
STR WHL
CTRLSteering Wheel Control
SUNROOF Sunroof
RADIO Radio, Antenna
BLANK Blank
RADIO AMP Bose Amplifier
PWR LOCK Mall Module
-- Power Locks
HSEAT/LUM Heated Seats, Power LumbarFuse Description
R DEFOG Rear Defog
PASSKEY III PASS
-Key
III Security System
RAP Retained Accessory Power
HAZARD Hazard Flashers
PWR MIR Power Mirrors
HVAC HI HVAC Blower
-- Hi
CIG LTR Cigarette Lighter, ALDL, Floor
Console Accessory Outlet
INT LAMP Mall Module
-- Interior lamps
STOP LAMP Stoplamp
AUX/CNSL Accessory Power,
Overhead Console
CD CHG CD Changer
ECM Electronic Control Module
CRUISE Cruise Control

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Fuse Description
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 Remote Keyless Entry, Theft
-Deterrent,
Shock Sensor, Trip Computer, HVAC
Module, Security LED
30 Alt Sense
31 Torque Converter Clutch (TCC)
32 Fuel Pump
33 Electronic Control Module/Powertrain
Control Module
34 SpareFuse Description
35 Fog Lamps
36 Horn
37 Chime/Mall Module, Taillamps,
Parking Lamps, Sidemarker Lamps,
Dimmable Lamps
38 Spare Fuse
39 Air Pump
40 Spare
Diode Description

Air Conditioning Clutch Diode
Relay Description
9 Cooling Fan
10 Cooling Fan 2
11 Ignition Main
12 Cooling Fan 1
13 Air Conditioning Clutch
14 Fuel Pump
15 Fuel Pump Speed Cont
16 Horn
17 Fog Lamp

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Pontiac Cares
With PONTIAC CARES, you are never more than
a phone call away from having your concern taken
care of.The PONTIAC CARES philosophy and elements are
designed to make you realize that Pontiac recognizes
you as a valuable customer, appreciates your purchase
decision, and is dedicated to taking care of the most
important person ... YOU! PONTIAC CARES is: A
valuable feature that comes with every Pontiac, a feature
that offers a multitude of benefits that can give you
safety, security, comfort and convenience.

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Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program
Security While You Travel
1-800-ROADSIDE (1-800-762-3743)
As the proud owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance program. This value
-added service is
intended to provide you with peace of mind as you
drive in the city or travel the open road.
Pontiac's Roadside Assistance toll
-free number is
staffed by a team of technically trained advisors, who
are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We take anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing
minor repair information over the phone or making
arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest
Pontiac dealer.
We will provide the following services for
3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km), at no expense to you:

Fuel delivery

Keys locked in vehicle

Tow to nearest dealership for warranty service

Change a flat tire

Jump starts

Courtesy Transportation -- See Courtesy
Transportation section for details

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We have quick, easy access to telephone numbers of the
following additional services depending on your needs:

Hotels

Glass replacement

Tire repair facilities

Rental vehicle or taxis

Airports or train stations

Police, fire department or hospitals
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under Pontiac's comprehensive warranty. However,
when other services are utilized, our advisors will
explain any payment obligations you might incur.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please
provide the following information to give the advisor:

Location of vehicle

Telephone number of your location

Vehicle model, year and color

Mileage of vehicle

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Vehicle license plate numberPontiac reserves the right to limit services or
reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Pontiac's
judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or
type of occurrence.
While we hope you never have the occasion to use our
service, it is added security while traveling for you and
your family. Remember, we're only a phone call away.
Pontiac Roadside Assistance
-- 1-800-ROADSIDE
or 1
-800-762-3743.
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive
Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere
in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the
separate brochure provided by the dealer or call
1
-800-268-6800 for emergency services.