2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX instrument panel

Customer Assistance and
Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to
your dealer and to Pontiac. Normally, any concerns with
the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle
will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service
departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best
intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can
occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your
satisfaction, the following steps should be taken:
STEP ONE:Discuss your concern with a member of
dealership management. Normally, concerns can
be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has
already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts
manager, contact the owner of the dealership or
the general manager.
STEP TWO:If after contacting a member of dealership
management, it appears your concern cannot be
resolved by the dealership without further help, contact
the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center by calling
1-800-762-2737. In Canada, contact GM of Canada
Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling
1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order
to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have
the following information available to give the Customer
Assistance Representative:
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN). This is
available from the vehicle registration or title, or the
plate at the top left of the instrument panel and
visible through the windshield.
Dealership name and location.
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage.
When contacting Pontiac, please remember that your
concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s facility. That
is why we suggest you follow Step One rst if you
have a concern.
STEP THREE:Both General Motors and your dealer
are committed to making sure you are completely
satised with your new vehicle. However, if you continue
to remain unsatised after following the procedure
outlined in Steps One and Two, you should le with the
BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional
rights you may have. Canadian owners refer to your
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for
information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration
Plan (CAMVAP).
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Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlet(s)...............................3-24
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-66
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-111
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-21
Air Conditioning......................................3-26, 3-29
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-40
Readiness Light..........................................3-39
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-9
Airbag System................................................1-52
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-66
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-59
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-61
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-65
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-59
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-60
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-57
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-55
Antenna, Backglass.......................................3-141
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System........................................3-142
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-44Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels......................................5-106
Care of Safety Belts...................................5-104
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-108
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses..................5-105
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-99
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-101
Finish Care...............................................5-105
Finish Damage..........................................5-107
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-104
Leather....................................................5-103
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-107
Tires........................................................5-107
Ultra Lux Suede........................................5-103
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-108
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-109
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-105
Weatherstrips............................................5-104
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................5-106
Ashtray(s)......................................................3-25
Assist Handles...............................................2-42
Audio System(s).............................................3-94
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-139
Backglass Antenna.....................................3-141
Care of Your CD Player..............................3-141
Care of Your CDs......................................3-141
Chime Level Adjustment.............................3-142
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Child Restraints (cont.)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-41
Older Children.............................................1-30
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-48
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-40
Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-142
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-25
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels......................................5-106
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-105
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-101
Finish Care...............................................5-105
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-99
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-104
Leather....................................................5-103
Tires........................................................5-107
Ultra Lux Suede........................................5-103
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-108
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-105
Weatherstrips............................................5-104
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................5-106
Climate Control System...................................3-26
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-33
Dual Automatic............................................3-29
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-33Collision Damage Repair..................................7-10
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.....................1-26
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-99
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-17
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-43
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-46
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-46
Heater, Engine............................................2-24
Cooling System..............................................5-30
Courtesy Lamps.............................................3-18
Cruise Control................................................3-11
Cruise Control Light........................................3-51
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-41
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-14
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..............................7-14
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................7-13
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-14
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D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-16
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Delayed Entry Lighting.....................................3-19
Delayed Exit Lighting.......................................3-19
Delayed Locking.............................................2-11
Displacement on Demand™ (DoD™).................2-25
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Door
Delayed Locking..........................................2-11
Locks........................................................2-10
Power Door Locks.......................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-12
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-16
Six-Way Power Seat...................................... 1-2
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-52
DIC Controls and Displays....................3-52, 3-60
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-72
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-19
City...........................................................4-22
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-3
Freeway.....................................................4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-26
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-20Driving (cont.)
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-33
Winter........................................................4-28
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-29
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-111
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-112
Headlamp Wiring.......................................5-111
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-112
Power Windows and Other Power Options....5-111
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-114
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-111
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-21
Battery.......................................................5-45
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-47
Coolant......................................................5-25
Coolant Heater............................................2-24
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-46
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-46
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-33
Oil .............................................................5-16
Oil Life System...........................................5-19
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-30
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Engine (cont.)
Overheating................................................5-28
Starting......................................................2-23
Supercharger Oil.........................................5-20
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)......................4-11
Warning Light.............................................3-45
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-29
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-15
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-17
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-21
Finish Damage.............................................5-107
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-77
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-88
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-97
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-23
Power Steering...........................................5-40
Windshield Washer......................................5-41
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-50
Fog Lamps....................................................3-17
Folding Rear Seat............................................ 1-9
Folding Seatback, Passenger............................. 1-7Front Reading Lamps......................................3-20
Front Seat Storage Net....................................2-42
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-51
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-112
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-112
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-114
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-111
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-46
Fuel..........................................................3-51
Speedometer..............................................3-37
Tachometer.................................................3-37
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-40
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-5
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H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-6
Headlamp
Aiming.......................................................5-50
Headlamp Wiring...........................................5-111
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-53
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-16
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps.....5-56
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-53
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps................5-54
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-15
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps...................5-54
Head-Up Display (HUD)...................................3-21
Heated Seats................................................... 1-3
Heater...........................................................3-26
Heater...........................................................3-29
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-51
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-25
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-26
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-15
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-22
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-33
Ination -- Tire Pressure..................................5-67
Inator Kit, Tire...............................................5-79
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-18
Cluster.......................................................3-36
Interior Lamps................................................3-17
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-46
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
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