2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 5-104

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-8
Safety Belts
.............................................1-10
Child Restraints
.......................................1-29
Air Bag Systems
......................................1-48
Restraint System Check
............................1-56
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-2
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-7
Windows
.................................................2-12
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-14
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-18
Mirrors
....................................................2-33
OnStar
žSystem
......................................2-35
Storage Areas
.........................................2-36
Sunroof
..................................................2-39
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-2
Climate Controls
......................................3-25
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
.........3-31
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-45
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-88Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-33
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-4
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................5-56
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-59
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-67
Tires
......................................................5-68
Appearance Care
.....................................5-90
Vehicle Identi®cation
.................................5-98
Electrical System
......................................5-99
Capacities and Speci®cations
...................5-104
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
......5-105
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information.................... 7-1
Customer Assistance Information
.................. 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
............................ 7-9
Index................................................................ 1
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner ManualM

If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-78
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-78
Compact Spare Tire......................................5-89
Appearance Care............................................5-90
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.................5-90
Care of Safety Belts......................................5-93
Weatherstrips...............................................5-93
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-93
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-95
Finish Damage.............................................5-95
Underbody Maintenance................................5-96
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-96
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...........5-96Vehicle Identi®cation......................................5-98
Vehicle Identi®cation Number (VIN).................5-98
Service Parts Identi®cation Label.....................5-98
Electrical System............................................5-99
Add-On Electrical Equipment..........................5-99
Headlamp Wiring..........................................5-99
Windshield Wiper Fuses................................5-99
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......5-99
Fuses and Circuit Breakers............................5-99
Capacities and Speci®cations........................5-104
Capacities and Speci®cations........................5-104
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........5-105
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........5-105
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-2

When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip
of the dipstick, then you'll need to add at least one
quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section
explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil
crankcase capacity, see
Capacities and Speci®cations
on page 5-104.
Notice:Don't add too much oil. If your engine has
so much oil that the oil level gets above the
cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating
range, your engine could be damaged.See
Engine Compartment
Overview on page 5-12for
the location of the
engine oil ®ll cap.
Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range in the cross-hatched area.
Push the dipstick all the way back in when you're through.
5-17

Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles (12 500 km).
Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires
as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also
check for damaged tires or wheels. See
When It Is Time
for New Tires on page 5-72andWheel Replacement
on page 5-75for more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The ®rst rotation
is the most important. See ªPart A: Scheduled
Maintenance Services,º in Section 6, for scheduled
rotation intervals.
When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.Don't include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear in¯ation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See ªWheel Nut Torqueº under
Capacities and Speci®cations on page 5-104.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a
paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a
scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to
get all the rust or dirt off. See ªChanging a Flat
Tireº in the Index.
5-71

Capacities and Speci®cations
Please refer toPart D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-16for more information.
Capacities and Speci®cations
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 2.4 lbs 1.1 kg
Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement
After Complete Overhaul7.4 quarts
10.0 quarts7.0 L
9.5 L
When draining/replacing converter or auxiliary cooler, more ¯uid may be needed.
Cooling System Including Reservoir
3800 V6 (Code K)
3800 V6 Supercharged (Code 1)11.2 quarts
11.2 quarts10.6 L
10.6 L
Engine Oil with Filter
3800 V6 (Code K)
3800 V6 Supercharged (Code 1)4.3 quarts
4.3 quarts4.1 L
4.1 L
Fuel Tank 17.0 gallons 64.0 L
Wheel Nut Torque 100 ft lb 140Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding ¯uid, be sure to ®ll to the appropriate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck ¯uid level after ®lling. See
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-16for more
information.
5-104

Automatic Transaxle........................................5-24
Fluid..........................................................5-24
Operation...................................................2-22
Automatic Transaxle Check..............................6-11
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-12
B
Backglass Antenna........................................3-132
Backing Up....................................................4-41
Base Level DIC..............................................3-45
Battery..........................................................5-48
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-19
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-25
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-11
Brake
Parking......................................................2-27
System Inspection.......................................6-15
System Warning Light..................................3-36
Brake Fluid....................................................5-45
Brake Wear...................................................5-47
Brakes..........................................................5-45
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-18Bulb Replacement...........................................5-59
Back-Up Lamps...........................................5-65
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-64
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps.....5-62
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-59
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-56
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps................5-60
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-66
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-64
Buying New Tires...........................................5-73
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada ± Customer Assistance.......................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-7
Capacities and Speci®cations..........................5-104
Carbon Monoxide...................4-28, 4-37, 2-10, 2-31
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-93
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-130
Your CD Player.........................................3-131
Your CDs .................................................3-131
Care of the HUD............................................3-22
Cassette Tape Messages...............................3-110
Cassette Tape Player Service...........................6-10
CD Adapter Kits............................................3-111
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-37
2

Setting the Time.............................................3-88
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble).......3-92, 3-103, 3-117
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-95
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-28
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-30
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-17
Skidding........................................................4-18
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-22
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-91
Speci®cations, Capacities...............................5-104
Speedometer..................................................3-33
Split Folding Rear Seat..................................... 1-8
Stabilitrak
žPlus System..................................4-13
STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE.........................3-85
STABILITY CONTROL OFF..............................3-85
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-12
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL............3-86
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO
THEFT SYSTEM.........................................3-86
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-19
Steering........................................................4-14
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-15
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..............................6-14
Steering Tips..................................................4-14
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-129Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-37
Convenience Net.........................................2-38
Front Seat Storage Net................................2-37
Glove Box..................................................2-36
Overhead Console.......................................2-36
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools..........................5-87
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-88
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-32
Sun Visors.....................................................2-13
Sunglasses Storage Compartment.....................2-37
Sunroof.........................................................2-39
T
3800 V6 Engine.............................................5-12
3800 V6 Supercharged Engine.........................5-14
Tachometer....................................................3-33
Taillamps
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..........................5-64
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-38
Temperature...................................................3-27
THEFT SYSTEM NOT PROGRAMMED.............3-86
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-128
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-14
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-14
PASS-Key
žIII .............................................2-15
PASS-KeyžIII Operation..............................2-16
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