2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX flat tire

Once you have removed the wheel cover, use the
following procedure to remove the at tire and install the
spare tire.
1. It is recommended that you do a safety check
before preceding. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on
page 5-96for more information.
2. Set the park brake
rmly.
3. Turn the wheel wrench
once on each wheel
nut to loosen them. Do
not remove them yet.
4. Find the jacking location located on the underside
of the rocker trim using the diagram. For jacking at
the vehicle’s front location, put the jack lift head (C)
about 6 inches (15 cm) from the rear edge of the
front wheel opening (B). Line up the jack with the
arrow (A) as shown.
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision,
loose equipment could strike someone.
Store all these in the proper place.
After the compact spare tire is put on the vehicle, store
the at tire in the trunk. Use the following procedure
to secure it in the trunk. When storing a full-size tire, use
the extension and protector/guide, located in the foam
holder, to help avoid wheel surface damage.To store a full-size tire:
1. Install the tools in their original location in the trunk
area and secure.
2. Place the tire in the trunk with the valve stem facing
down, and the protector/guide placed through a
wheel bolt hole.
3. Remove the protector and attach the retainer
securely.
4. 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 5-109for more information. Use the following as a
guide for storing the compact spare tire and tools.
5-107

Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-24.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer uid reservoir and add the proper uid if
necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they are
inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to
check the spare tire. SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-69. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-96.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
rotate the tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-75.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-33.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle
should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact
your dealer/retailer for service.
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Services Provided
The following services are provided in the U.S. and
Canada up to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km),
whichever occurs rst, and, in Canada only, up to a
maximum coverage of $100.
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest service station
(approximately $5 in Canada). In Canada, service
to provide diesel may be restricted. For safety
reasons, propane and other alternative fuels will
not be provided through this service.
Lock-out Service:Lock-out service is covered at
no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your
vehicle. A remote unlock may be available if you
have an active OnStar
®subscription. To ensure
security, the driver must present personal
identication before lock-out service is provided.
In Canada, the vehicle registration is also required.
Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or
Highway:Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty
service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling crash.
Winch-out assistance is provided when the vehicle
is mired in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire in good
condition, when equipped and properly inated, is
covered at no charge. The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered
by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:A battery jump start is covered at no
charge if the vehicle does not start.
Trip Routing Service (Canada only):Upon
request, Roadside Assistance will send you detailed,
computer personalized maps, highlighting your
choice of either the most direct route or the most
scenic route to your destination, anywhere in
North America, along with helpful travel information
pertaining to your trip.
Please allow three weeks before your planned
departure date. Trip routing requests will be limited
to six per calendar year.
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E
EDR .............................................................7-16
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-120
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-121
Headlamp Wiring.......................................5-120
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-122
Power Windows and Other Power Options....5-121
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-124
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-121
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III .............................................2-20
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-20
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-50
Coolant......................................................5-24
Coolant Heater............................................2-26
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-49
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-48
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-14
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-36
Oil .............................................................5-15Engine (cont.)
Oil Life System...........................................5-18
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-29
Overheating................................................5-27
Starting......................................................2-25
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)........................ 4-7
Warning Light.............................................3-48
Entry Lighting.................................................3-20
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-16
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-28
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-16
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-19
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-20
Finish Damage.............................................5-117
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-85
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-96
Flat Tire, Storing...........................................5-107
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P
Paint, Damage..............................................5-117
Park Brake....................................................2-33
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-34
Shifting Out of............................................2-35
Parking
Over Things That Burn.................................2-36
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-43
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-36
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-60
Passing.........................................................4-12
PASS-KEY
®III Electronic Immobilizer................2-20
PASS-KEY®III Operation.................................2-21
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 5-4
Power
Door Locks.................................................2-11
Electrical System.......................................5-121
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-4
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-24
Seat ............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-39
Windows....................................................2-17
Pressure Cap.................................................5-27
Privacy..........................................................7-16
Event Data Recorders..................................7-16
Navigation System.......................................7-17Privacy (cont.)
OnStar.......................................................7-17
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-17
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-12
R
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID),
Privacy......................................................7-17
Radio(s)........................................................3-95
Radios
Reception.................................................3-116
Setting the Clock.........................................3-95
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-115
Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps...................3-21
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...........................2-38
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-38
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-5
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation..................................................... 2-4
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 2-7
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire...........................................5-100
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Service, Scheduling Appointments....................... 7-9
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-64
Setting the Clock............................................3-95
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-117
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-34
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-35
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Spare Tire
Compact...................................................5-109
Installing...................................................5-100
Removing...................................................5-98
Storing.....................................................5-107
Specications, Capacities...............................5-128
Speedometer..................................................3-40
Split Folding Rear Seat..................................... 1-9
Stabilitrak
®Plus System.................................... 4-8
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-7
Starting the Engine.........................................2-25
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-115
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-7
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-44
Convenience Net.........................................2-44
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-43
Glove Box..................................................2-43
Sunglasses Storage Compartment..................2-44Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-21
Sun Visors.....................................................2-18
Sunroof.........................................................2-44
T
Tachometer....................................................3-40
Taillamps
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..........................5-58
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-47
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-115
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-18
PASS-Key
®III Electronic Immobilizer..............2-20
PASS-Key®III Operation..............................2-21
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Time, Setting..................................................3-95
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-49
Tires.............................................................5-62
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........................5-116
Buying New Tires........................................5-78
Chains.......................................................5-84
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-96
Cleaning...................................................5-117
Compact Spare Tire...................................5-109
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Tires (cont.)
Different Size..............................................5-80
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-85
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-69
Inspection and Rotation................................5-75
Installing the Spare Tire..............................5-100
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-72
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-71
Removing the Flat Tire...............................5-100
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-98
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..........5-107
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit...................5-86
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-63
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-66
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-80
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-82
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-82
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-77
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-27
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-29
Your Vehicle...............................................4-27Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-6
Control System Warning Light.......................3-47
Enhanced Traction System (ETS).................... 4-7
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
Warning Light..........................................3-48
Stabilitrak
®Plus System................................. 4-8
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-22
Up-Shift Light..............................................3-45
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-28
Trunk............................................................2-14
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-80
Up-Shift Light.................................................3-45
Using this Manual............................................... iii
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