2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Tire pressure

9. Inate the tire up to the recommended ination
pressure using the air pressure gage on the top
of the unit as a guide.
10. Turn off the air compressor by moving the switch to
the O (off) position.
{CAUTION:
Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit 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 the tire sealant
and compressor kit in the proper place.
11. Disconnect the compressor inator hose and wrap
the hose in the bottom of the inator kit.
12. Place the equipment in the original location in the
trunk of your vehicle.
Removal and Installation of the Sealant
Canister
To remove the sealant canister:
1. Unlock the air compressor inator hose from the
sealant canister by pulling the lever up.
2. Disconnect the air compressor inator hose from
the sealant canister.
3. Unwrap the sealant lling hose from the
compressor.
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Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inated when
the vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Check the ination pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make sure the
spare tire is correctly inated. The compact spare is
made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h)
for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can
nish your trip and have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced where you want. You must calibrate the tire
ination monitor system, if your vehicle has this feature,
after installing or removing the compact spare. SeeTire
Pressure Monitor System on page 5-71. The system may
not work correctly when the compact spare is installed on
the vehicle. Of course, it’s best to replace the spare with a
full-size tire as soon as you can. The spare will last longer
and be in good shape in case you need it again.
Notice:When the compact spare is installed, do
not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compact spare can get
caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and
wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle.Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles.
And do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They will not t. Keep the
spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice:Tire chains will not t your compact spare.
Using them can damage your vehicle and can
damage the chains too. Do not use tire chains on
your compact spare.
Appearance Care
Interior Cleaning
Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it is
cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and dirt
can accumulate on your upholstery. Dirt can damage
carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces. Regular
vacuuming is recommended to remove particles from
your upholstery. It is important to keep your upholstery
from becoming and remaining heavily soiled. Soils should
be removed as quickly as possible. Your vehicle’s interior
may experience extremes of heat that could cause stains
to set rapidly.
Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent
cleaning. Use care because newspapers and garments
that transfer color to your home furnishings may also
transfer color to your vehicle’s interior.
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Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-15. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 5-18.An Emission Control Service.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (k).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. SeeEngine
Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20.See footnote (m).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection
and Rotation on page 5-75and “Tire Wear Inspection” inAt Least Once
a Month on page 6-9.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels and add uid as needed.••
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services”
in this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
Check transmission uid level and add uid as needed.•
Replace passenger compartment air lter.See footnote (g).•
V6 Only: Inspect throttle system.See footnote (j).•
6-5

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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Important:EDR data is recorded by your vehicle
only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is
recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions
and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age,
and crash location) is recorded. However, other parties,
such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data
with the type of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment
is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR
is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the
special equipment, can read the information if they
have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
GM will not access this data or share it with others
except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or,
if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee;
in response to an official request of police or similar
government office; as part of GM’s defense of litigation
through the discovery process; or, as required by
law. Data that GM collects or receives may also be
used for GM research needs or may be made available
to others for research purposes, where a need is
shown and the data is not tied to a specic vehicle
or vehicle owner.OnStar®
If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the
OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms
and Conditions for information on data collection and
use. See alsoOnStar
®System on page 2-40in
this manual for more information.
Navigation System
If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the
system may result in the storage of destinations,
addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip
information. Refer to the navigation system operating
manual for information on stored data and for
deletion instructions.
Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions
such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system
security, as well as in connection with conveniences
such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and
starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not
use or record personal information or link with any other
GM system containing personal information.
7-17

Headlamps (cont.)
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-9
On Reminder..............................................3-17
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps...................5-54
Head-Up Display (HUD)...................................3-23
Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
Heater...........................................................3-28
Heater...........................................................3-32
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-54
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-16
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-16
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-15
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-23
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-32
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-69
Inator Kit, Tire...............................................5-86
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-19
Cluster.......................................................3-39
Interior Lamps................................................3-19
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-46
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-63
Lamps
Courtesy....................................................3-19
Dome ........................................................3-20
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-19
Front Reading.............................................3-21
Overhead Console Reading..........................3-21
Rear Assist Handle Reading..........................3-21
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-22
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-39
License Plate Lamps.......................................5-60
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-42
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning...........3-47
Brake System Warning.................................3-45
Cruise Control.............................................3-53
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Light (cont.)
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-48
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
Warning Light..........................................3-48
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-53
Highbeam On.............................................3-54
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-50
Oil Pressure...............................................3-52
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-43
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-41
TCS Warning Light......................................3-47
Tire Pressure..............................................3-49
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-47
Up-Shift.....................................................3-45
Lighting
Delayed Entry.............................................3-20
Delayed Exit...............................................3-21
Entry.........................................................3-20
Lights
Exterior Lamps............................................3-16
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-9
Interior Lamps.............................................3-19
On Reminder..............................................3-17
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-22
Lockout Protection..........................................2-13Locks
Delayed Locking..........................................2-11
Door ..........................................................2-10
Lockout Protection.......................................2-13
Power Door................................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-12
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-12
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-4
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-8
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year.................................... 6-9
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-15
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-13
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
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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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