2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX trunk

To store a full-size tire, do the following:
1. Place the tire in the trunk with the valve stem facing
down, and the protector/guide placed through a
wheel bolt hole.
2. Remove the protector and attach the retainer
securely.
3. Place the protector/guide back in the foam holder
when putting the compact spare back in the trunk.
Store the cover as far forward as possible.
The compact spare tire is for temporary use only.
Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as
soon as possible. SeeCompact Spare Tire on
page 5-93. See the storage instructions label on the
trunk lid to properly position the compact spare tire
in the trunk.A. Retainer
B. Cover
C. Compact Spare Tire
D. Nut
E. Jack
F. Wheel Wrench
G. Extension and
Protective Guide
H. Foam Holder
I. Bolt Screw
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Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
This is the legal identier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certication and Service Parts
labels and the certicates of title and registration.
Engine Identication
The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code.
This code will help you identify your engine,
specications and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identication Label
You will nd this label in the trunk. It is very helpful if you
ever need to order parts. On this label, you will nd
the following:
VIN
Model designation
Paint information
Production options and special equipment
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Some fuses are in a fuse
block located on the end
of the instrument panel on
the passenger side.
To get to the fuse block lift up on the side panel. A fuse
usage chart is on the inside of this panel.
Fuse Usage
RAP Retained Accessory Power
SUN ROOF Sunroof
CRUISE SW Cruise Switch
PK LP Parking Lamps
RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger
DR LK/TRUNK Door Lock/Trunk
ONSTAR/ALDL Onstar
®/Diagnostic Link
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Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-22
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-25
Transmission
Up-Shift Light..............................................3-39
Trunk............................................................2-13
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
U
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-134
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-69
Up-Shift Light.................................................3-39
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders..................................................7-10
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)............................................5-102
Service Parts Identication Label..................5-102
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-33
Visors...........................................................2-16
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-35
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-69
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-5
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-70
Replacement...............................................5-71
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-38
Windows.......................................................2-15
Power........................................................2-16
Windshield
Wiper Blades, Cleaning................................5-98
Windshield Washer
Fluid..........................................................5-39
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement......................................5-57
Fuses......................................................5-103
Windshield Wiper Lever..................................... 3-9
Winter Driving................................................4-28
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