2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX maintenance

Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center
(United States only)
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 manual.
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.
Refer to www.MyGMLink.com on the web for
updated information and to register your vehicle.
My GM Canada (Canada only)
My GM Canada is a password-protected section
of gmcanada.com where you can save information
on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and
use handy tools and forms with greater ease.
Here are a few of the valuable tools and services
you will have access to:
My Showroom: Find and save information on
vehicles and current offers in your area.
My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as
address and phone number for each of
your preferred GM Dealers or Retailers.
My Driveway: Receive service reminders and
helpful advice on owning and maintaining
your vehicle.
My Preferences: Manage your prole,
subscribe to E-News and use tools and forms
with greater ease.
To sign up to My GM Canada, visit the My GM
Canada section within www.gmcanada.com.
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Owner Information
Owner publications are written specically for
owners and intended to provide basic operational
information about the vehicle. The owner
manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for
all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual,
and Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 US +
Processing Fee
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 US +
Processing Fee
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are
available for current and past model GM vehicles.
To request an order form, please specify year
and model name of the vehicle.
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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..................... 336
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 156
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle....................................................... 79
Additives, Fuel............................................ 340
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 459
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 355
Air Conditioning..................................157, 162
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 173
Readiness Light....................................... 172
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 504
Airbag System............................................... 64
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 79
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 72
Passenger Sensing System....................... 74
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 78
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 71
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?................................................. 72
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 70
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 67Antenna, Backglass..................................... 280
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 281
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 289
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 177
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 454
Care of Safety Belts................................ 452
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 456
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 453
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 448
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 449
Finish Care.............................................. 453
Finish Damage......................................... 456
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 452
Leather.................................................... 451
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 455
Tires........................................................ 455
Ultra Lux Suede....................................... 451
Underbody Maintenance........................... 456
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 457
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 453
Weatherstrips........................................... 452
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 454
Ashtray(s).................................................... 157
Assist Handles............................................ 127
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Carbon Monoxide............... 96,119, 311, 324
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 452
Your CD Player........................................ 279
Your CDs ................................................. 279
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 269
Center Console Storage Area...................... 127
Chains, Tire................................................. 421
Check
Engine Light............................................ 180
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 344
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 456
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 45
Infants and Young Children........................ 42
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 51
Older Children........................................... 39
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position.................................................. 58
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position................................. 60
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 49
Chime Level Adjustment.............................. 281
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 157Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 454
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 453
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 449
Finish Care.............................................. 453
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 448
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 452
Leather.................................................... 451
Tires........................................................ 455
Ultra Lux Suede....................................... 451
Underbody Maintenance........................... 456
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 453
Weatherstrips........................................... 452
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 454
Climate Control System............................... 157
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment........... 166
Dual Automatic......................................... 162
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 166
Collision Damage Repair............................. 505
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 35
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 447
Compass..................................................... 198
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 100
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 288
Convenience Net......................................... 127
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 476
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 479
At Least Once a Month............................ 480
At Least Once a Year.............................. 480
Introduction.............................................. 470
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 477
Maintenance Record................................ 487
Maintenance Requirements...................... 470
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.... 484
Owner Checks and Services.................... 479
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 483
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 473
Using....................................................... 471
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 471
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 180
Manual Passenger Seat.................................. 8
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 200
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...... 121
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 122
Outside Power Mirrors............................. 121
MP3 ............................................................ 269
MyGMLink.com............................................ 495
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New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 105
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 484
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Odometer.................................................... 170
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 299
Oil
Engine..................................................... 350
Pressure Light.......................................... 184
Supercharger, Engine............................... 355
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 353
Older Children, Restraints............................. 39
Online Owner Center................................... 495
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 122
Other Warning Devices................................ 134
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 166
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 156
Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 122
Power Mirrors.......................................... 121
Overhead Console Reading Lamps............. 149
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 366
Owner Checks and Services....................... 479
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 436
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 398
Replacement, Windshield............................. 399
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 510
General Motors........................................ 510
United States Government....................... 510
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 80
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 81
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 106
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 31
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 498
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 316
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 485
Running the Engine While Parked............... 120
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Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 172
Pretensioners............................................. 38
Reminder Light........................................ 171Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 452
Driver Position........................................... 22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 22
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 21
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 35
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 32
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 31
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 38
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 31
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 17
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster.................... 30
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 473
Seatback, Folding Passenger........................ 14
Seats
Head Restraints......................................... 13
Heated Seats............................................. 10
Manual Passenger....................................... 8
Passenger Folding Seatback...................... 14
Power Lumbar............................................. 9
Power Seat................................................. 8
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 10
Split Folding Rear Seat.............................. 16
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