2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Owners Manual

Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
Use the control, located at the bottom, to change the
mirror from the day to the night position. To reduce
glare from headlamps behind you while driving at night,
turn the control to the right. To return the mirror back
to the day position, turn the control to the left.
Manual Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
ž
If your vehicle has this feature, use the control,
located at the bottom of the mirror, to change the
mirror from the day to the night position. To reduce
glare from headlamps behind you while driving at night,
turn the control to the right. To return the mirror to
the day position, turn the control to the left.There are two map lamps located on the bottom of the
mirror. Each lamp is turned on and off by pressing
the button next to the lamp.
There are also three OnStaržbuttons located at the
bottom of the mirror face. See your dealer for more
information on the system and how to subscribe
to OnStar
ž. SeeOnStaržSystem on page 2-35for
more information about the services OnStaržprovides.
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Outside Power Mirrors
The power mirror controls
are located near the
driver's window, on the
driver's door armrest.
Move the top control to the left to adjust the driver's
side outside mirror. Move the control to the right
to adjust the passenger's side mirror. The center
position turns the power control off and will not allow
the mirrors to move if the control pad is touched.
The round control pad adjusts the angle of the selected
outside mirror. Press the arrows on the control pad in the
direction that you want the mirror to go. Adjust each
mirror so that you can see a small portion of the side of
your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle.
Outside Convex Mirror
Your passenger's outside rearview mirror is convex.
A convex mirror's surface is curved so you can see more
from the driver's seat.
{CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
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OnStaržSystem
OnStaržuses global positioning system (GPS) satellite
technology, wireless communications, and call centers
to provide you with a wide range of safety, security,
information and convenience services. An OnStar
ž
subscription plan is included in the price of your vehicle.
You can upgrade or extend your OnStaržservices to
meet your needs.
A complete OnStar
žuser's guide and the terms and
conditions of the OnStaržSubscription Service
Agreement are included in your vehicle's glove box
literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com,
contact OnStar
žat 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827),
or press the blue OnStaržbutton to speak to an
OnStaržadvisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
OnStaržServices
OnStaržprovides a number of service plans. Some of
the services currently provided by OnStaržare:
·Automatic Noti®cation of Air Bag Deployment
·Emergency Services
·Roadside Assistance Stolen Vehicle Tracking
·AccidentAssist
·Remote Door Unlock
·Remote Diagnostics
·Online and Personal Concierge Services
·Route Support
·RideAssist
·Information and Convenience Services
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OnStaržPersonal Calling
With OnStaržPersonal Calling, you have a safer way to
stay connected while driving. It's a hands-free wireless
phone that's integrated into your vehicle. You can place
calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with no
contracts, no roaming charges and no access fees.
To ®nd out more about OnStar
žPersonal Calling, refer to
the OnStaržuser's guide in your vehicle's glove box, or
call OnStaržat 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
OnStaržVirtual Advisor
With OnStaržVirtual Advisor you can listen to the news,
entertainment and informative topics, such as traffic
and weather reports. You are able to listen and reply to
your e-mail through your vehicle's speakers.
A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required
prior to delivery of OnStar
žservices and prepaid
calling minutes are also required for OnStaržPersonal
Calling and OnStaržVirtual Advisor use. Terms and
conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be
found at www.onstar.com.
Storage Areas
Glove Box
Use your key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open
the glove box lift the latch.
Overhead Console
The overhead console has
two reading lamps. Press
the sides of each lens
to turn the reading lamps
on or off.
If the vehicle does not have an overhead console, it will
have a dome light located in the front of the headliner.
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Sunglasses Storage Compartment
If the vehicle does not have a sunroof, it may have a
storage compartment located to 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.
Front Seat Storage Net
If the vehicle is equipped
with a fold-¯at front
passenger seat, a storage
net that can be used
for storing small items, is
located on the seatback.
The net does not detach from the seat.
Center Console Storage Area
To open the armrest storage area, pull up on the front
edge of the latch. The console has cassette and
CD storage.
The center console also has an insert that contains
two cupholders. The insert can be removed to hold a
larger container. To remove the insert, push back
on it and pull up.
In front of the ashtray is an open storage compartment.
Behind the ashtray, there may be a smaller compartment.
Console Without HUD Shown
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Assist Handles
The vehicle has lighted assist handles located above
the rear doors. They can be used to help passengers
enter and exit the vehicle.
The lamps on the handles will come on automatically
when a door is opened and turn off when the door
is closed. The lamps can be manually turned on or off
if there are grooves on the lens of the lamp. Press
the grooved side of the lens to turn the lamp on or off.
Convenience Net
The vehicle is equipped with a convenience net in the
trunk that covers the passenger's side wheel well.
There may also be a convenience net attached to the
backside walls of the trunk. This net can be used as an
``envelope'' to hold items inside it, or, it can be pulled over
items to secure them. If used as an envelope, put small
loads like grocery bags inside the net. This can help items
from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and
stops. To use this net to cover items in the trunk, attach
two corners of the net to the two loops located at the
bottom of the rear seatback. When not using the net,
hook the net to the tabs securing it to the trunk wall.
Other Storage Areas
The vehicle also has a trunk storage compartment. It is
located on the passenger's side of the trunk, above the
wheel well. It may lock. To access the storage area,
lift up on the handle of the compartment cover and pull.
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SunroofYour vehicle may be equipped with a sunroof. The
sunroof includes a sliding glass panel and a sunshade.
The switch to control the sunroof is located in the
headliner. The switch works only while the ignition is on
or RAP is active. See
Ignition Positions on page 2-18.
Vent:Open the sunshade by hand. Push the rear of
the switch once and the sunroof will open to the
vent position.
Open/Express-Open:Push the rear of the switch a
second time and the sunroof will open the remainder of
the way.
Close:Push and hold the front of the switch until the
sunroof motor stops. The sunshade must be closed
by hand.
Uplevel Version Shown
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