The 2003 Pontiac  Grand  Prix  Owner  Manual a 
Seats  and  Restpaint  Systems ........................... ? -1 
Front  Seats ............................................... 1-2 
Safety  Belts 
.............................................. 1-7 
Child  Restraints 
....................................... 1-29 
Supplemental  Restraint  System 
(SRS) ......... 1-51 
Restraint  System  Check 
............................ 1-58 
Keys 
........................................................ 2-3 
Doors  and  Locks 
....................................... 2-8 
Windows 
................................................. 2-1 3 
Theft-Deterrent  Systems 
............................ 2-1 5 
Starting  and Operating  Your Vehicle 
........... 2-19 
Mirrors 
.................................................... 2-33 
Onstar@  System 
...................................... 2-38 
Storage  Areas 
......................................... 2-40 
Sunroof 
.................................................. 2-42 
Vehicle  Personalization 
............................. 2-43 
Instrument Panel  Overview 
.......................... 3-2 
Climate  Controls 
...................................... 3-20 
Warning  Lights, Gages  and  Indicators 
......... 3-23 
Driver  Information Center  (DIC) 
.................. 3-38 
Trip  Computer 
......................................... 3-40 
Audio  System(s) 
....................................... 3-44 
Features  and Controls ..................................... 2-1 
Instrument  Panel ............................................. 3-1 
~rivingi yoerr Vehicle ....................................... 4-1 
Your  Driving, the  Road, and Your  Vehicle 
..... 4-2 
Towing 
................................................... 4-33 
Service 
..................................................... 5-3 
Fuel 
......................................................... 5-5 
Checking  Things  Under  the Hood 
............... 5-10 
Headlamp  Aiming 
..................................... 5-59 
Bulb  Replacement 
.................................... 5-60 
Windshield  Wiper  Blade  Replacement 
......... 5-67 
Tires 
...................................................... 5-68 
Appearance  Care 
..................................... 5-88 
Vehicle  Identification 
................................. 5-96 
Electrical  System 
...................................... 5-97 
Capacities  and Specifications 
................... 5-1 02 
Normal  Maintenance  Replacement  Parts .... 5-1  04 
Maintenance Schedule ........................... ,6-1 .. 
Maintenance  Schedule ................................ 6-2 
Customer Assistance  Information .................... 7-1 
Customer  Assistance  Information 
.................. 7-2 
Service and  Appearance  Care .......................... 5-1 
Reporting  Safety  Defects 
......................... 7-9 
Index ........................................ ..... 1  
Section 2 Features and Controls 
Keys ............................................................... 2.3 
Remote  Keyless  Entry  System 
......................... 2.4 
Remote Keyless  Entry  System  Operation ........... 2.5 
Doors  and  Locks ............................................. 2-8 
Door  Locks 
.................................................... 2-8 
Power  Door  Locks 
.......................................... 2-9 
Last  Door  Closed  Locking 
................................ 2-9 
Programmable  Automatic  Door  Locks 
.............. 2-10 
Lockout  Protection 
........................................ 2-10 
Leaving  Your  Vehicle 
.................................... 2-1  1 
Trunk 
.......................................................... 2-1  1 
Windows ........................................................ 2.13 
Power  Windows 
............................................ 2-14 
Sun  Visors 
................................................... 2.14 
Theft-Deterrent  Systems .................................. 2.15 
Content  Theft-Deterrent 
................................. 2.15 
PASS-Key@ 
Ill .......................................... 2.16 
PASS-Key@ 
Ill Operation ........................... 2-17 
Starting  and  Operating  Your  Vehicle ............... -2-1 9 
New  Vehicle  Break-In 
.................................... 2-19 
Ignition Positions 
.......................................... 2.19 
Starting  Your  Engine 
..................................... 2-20 
Engine  Coolant Heater 
.................................. 2-23 
Automatic  Transaxle Operation 
....................... 2.24  Shifting  Into 
Park 
(P) ..................................... 2-28 
Parking  Over  Things  That  Burn 
....................... 2-30 
Shifting 
Out 
of Park (PI ................................. 2-30 
Engine  Exhaust ............................................ 2-31 
Running  Your  Engine  While You  Are  Parked 
.... 2-32 
Mirrors ........................................................... 2-33 
Manual  Rearview  Mirror 
................................ -2-33 
Automatic  Dimming  Rearview  Mirror with 
Onstar@,  Compass  and Temperature 
Automatic  Dimming  Rearview  Mirror with 
Compass  and  Temperature  Display 
.............. 2-34 
Outside  Power Mirrors 
................................... 2-37 
Outside  Convex Mirror 
................................... 2-37 
OnStar@  System ............................................. 2-38 
Storage Areas .... -2-40 
Glove  Box 
................................................... 2-40 
Overhead  Console 
........................................ 2-40 
Center  Console  Storage Area 
......................... 2-40 
Assist  Handles 
............................................. 2-41 
Purse  or  Litter Bag Holder 
............................. 2-41 
Rear  Storage  Area 
........................................ 2-41 
Convenience  Net 
.......................................... 2-41 
Trunk  Access  Panel 
...................................... 2-41 
Display 
.................................................... 2-33 
.................................... 
Parking  Brake .............................................. 2-27 Sunroof .................. ........... ............. 2.42 
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