2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX maintenance

Maintenance Record (cont’d)
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The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program
administered by the Council of Better Business
Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle
repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to
resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to
ling a court action, use of the program is free of
charge and your case will generally be heard within
40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given in
your case, you may reject it and proceed with any other
venue for relief available to you.
You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the
toll-free telephone number or write them at the
following address:
BBB Auto Line Program
Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.
4200 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22203-1838
Telephone: 1-800-955-5100
This program is available in all 50 states and the District
of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age,
mileage and other factors. General Motors reserves the
right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue
its participation in this program.Online Owner Center
The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership
needs. Specic vehicle information can be found in
one place.
The Online Owner Center allows you to:
Get e-mail service reminders.
Access information about your specic vehicle,
including tips and videos and an electronic
version of this owner’s manual (United States only).
Keep track of your vehicle’s service history and
maintenance schedule.
Find GM dealers for service nationwide.
Receive special promotions and privileges only
available to members (United States only).
Refer to the web for updated information.
To register your vehicle, visit www.MyGMLink.com
(United States) or My GM Canada within
www.gmcanada.com (Canada).
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Owner’s Information
Owner publications are written specically for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include
the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
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Current and Past Model Order Forms
Service Publications are available for current and
past model GM vehicles. To request an order form,
please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Prices are subject to change without notice and without
incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make
checks payable in U.S. funds.
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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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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-14
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-13
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-47
Manual Passenger Seat.................................... 1-2
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-72
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass
and Temperature Display...........................2-35
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®.............2-35
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-38
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-37
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
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Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual.....................................3-139
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-21
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-13
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Odometer......................................................3-37
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-16
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-16
Pressure Light.............................................3-50
Supercharger, Engine...................................5-20
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-19
Older Children, Restraints................................1-30
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-38
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-33
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-38
Power Mirrors.............................................2-37
Overhead Console..........................................2-42
Overhead Console Reading Lamps....................3-20
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode.....5-30
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
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Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-38
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare
Tire ...........................................................5-91
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-90
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-59
Replacement, Windshield.................................5-60
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-14
General Motors...........................................7-14
United States Government............................7-13
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-67
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash.....................................................1-67
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-22
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-23
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-33
Running the Engine While Parked.....................2-34S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light............................3-38
Pretensioners..............................................1-29
Reminder Light............................................3-38
Safety Belts
Care of....................................................5-104
Driver Position............................................1-16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-15
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-14
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides...................1-26
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-23
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-23
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-29
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-23
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-10
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................1-22
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seatback, Folding Passenger............................. 1-7
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