2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX fuel cap

The CHECK GAS CAP message will be displayed on
the Driver Information Center (DIC) if the fuel cap is not
properly installed. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-72for more information.
{CAUTION:
If a re starts while you are refueling, do not
remove the nozzle. Shut off the ow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by notifying the
station attendant. Leave the area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get
the right type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get the wrong type, it may not t properly.
This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to
light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions
system. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 3-47.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
{CAUTION:
Never ll a portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from
the container can ignite the gasoline vapor.
You can be badly burned and your vehicle
damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to
you and others:
Dispense gasoline only into approved
containers.
Do not ll a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed, or
on any surface other than the ground.
Bring the ll nozzle in contact with the
inside of the ll opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the lling is complete.
Do not smoke while pumping gasoline.
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Belt:A rubber coated layer of cords that is located
between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made
from steel or other reinforcing materials.
Bead:The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by
steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire:A pneumatic tire in which the plies are
laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Cold Ination Pressure:The amount of air pressure in
a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or
kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat
from driving. SeeInation - Tire Pressure on page 5-67.
Curb Weight:This means the weight of a motor
vehicle with standard and optional equipment including
the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but
without passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings:A code molded into the sidewall of a
tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle
safety standards. The DOT code includes the Tire
Identication Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator
which can also identify the tire manufacturer, production
plant, brand and date of production.
GVWR:Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, seeLoading
Your Vehicle on page 4-33.GAWR FRT:Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front
axle, seeLoading Your Vehicle on page 4-33.
GAWR RR:Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle,
seeLoading Your Vehicle on page 4-33.
Intended Outboard Sidewall:The side of an
asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa):The metric unit for air pressure.
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire:A tire used on light duty
trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles.
Load Index:An assigned number ranging from
1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity
of a tire.
Maximum Ination Pressure:The maximum air
pressure to which a cold tire may be inated. The
maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating:The load rating for a tire at the
maximum permissible ination pressure for that tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:The sum of curb
weight; accessory weight; vehicle capacity weight;
and production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight:The number of occupants a
vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg).
SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 4-33.
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Ination - Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to
operate effectively.
Notice:Do not let anyone tell you that
under-ination or over-ination is all right. It is not.
If your tires do not have enough air (under-ination),
you can get the following:
Too much exing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Premature or irregular wear
Poor handling
Reduced fuel economy
If your tires have too much air (over-ination), you
can get the following:
Unusual wear
Poor handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazardsA Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the
vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s
door latch. This label shows your vehicle’s original
equipment tires and the correct ination pressures for
your tires when they are cold. The recommended
cold tire ination pressure, shown on the label, is the
minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your
vehicle’s maximum load carrying capacity.
For additional information regarding how much weight
your vehicle can carry, and an example of the tire
and loading information label, seeLoading Your Vehicle
on page 4-33. How you load your vehicle affects
vehicle handling and ride comfort, never load your
vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more. Do not forget to
check the compact spare tire, it should be at 60 psi
(420 kPa). For additional information regarding
the compact spare tire, seeCompact Spare Tire on
page 5-99.
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Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-12for more information.
Capacities and Specications
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Automatic Transaxle 7.4 qt 7.0 L
Cooling System Including Reservoir
3800 V6 Engine 11.2 qt 10.6 L
3800 V6 Supercharged Engine 11.2 qt 10.6 L
5.3L V8 Engine 13.0 qt 12.3 L
Engine Oil with Filter
3800 V6 Engine 4.5 qt 4.3 L
3800 V6 Supercharged Engine 4.5 qt 4.3 L
5.3L V8 Engine 6 qt 5.7 L
Fuel Tank 17.5 gal 66.3 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.
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual..................................3-139
Radio with CD...................................3-96, 3-107
Radio with Six-Disc CD..............................3-123
Setting the Time..........................................3-96
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-139
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-140
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-142
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-23
Operation...................................................2-25
B
Backglass Antenna........................................3-141
Battery..........................................................5-45
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-17
Run-Down Protection...................................3-20
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-24
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-30
System Warning Light..................................3-42
Brakes..........................................................5-42
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-21Bulb Replacement...........................................5-53
Back-Up Lamps...........................................5-58
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps.....5-56
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-53
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-50
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-59
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-57
Buying New Tires...........................................5-72
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-118
Carbon Monoxide...................2-13, 2-33, 4-28, 4-40
Care of
Safety Belts..............................................5-104
Your CD Player.........................................3-141
Your CDs .................................................3-141
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-42
Chains, Tire...................................................5-77
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-47
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-108
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-36
Infants and Young Children...........................1-33
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