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2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 10421941 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000 All Rights Reserved i
2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 10421941 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000 All Rights Reserved i
Owner's Manual
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...and Seat Controls Safety Belts Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Restraint Systems for Children Features and Controls Section 2 Windows Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Remote Trunk Release (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Parking Brake Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control (If Equipped) Exterior and Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net (If Equipped) Accessory Power Outlet/Auxiliary Power Connection OnStar® System (If Equipped) Sunroof (Option) Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages Driver...
...and Seat Controls Safety Belts Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Restraint Systems for Children Features and Controls Section 2 Windows Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Remote Trunk Release (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Parking Brake Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control (If Equipped) Exterior and Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net (If Equipped) Accessory Power Outlet/Auxiliary Power Connection OnStar® System (If Equipped) Sunroof (Option) Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages Driver...
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
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... Driver Information Center (DIC) Trip Computer (If Equipped) Head-Up Display (Option) 2-1 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-9 2-13 2-24 2-26 2-27 2-28 2-30 2-31 2-32 2-35 2-37 2-41 2-42 Windows Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices Trunk Theft Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped) PASS-KeyR III New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting...
... Driver Information Center (DIC) Trip Computer (If Equipped) Head-Up Display (Option) 2-1 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-9 2-13 2-24 2-26 2-27 2-28 2-30 2-31 2-32 2-35 2-37 2-41 2-42 Windows Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices Trunk Theft Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped) PASS-KeyR III New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting...
Owner's Manual
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... your doors unlocked automatically at any time, see "Locks and Lighting Choices" in or out of the vehicle after the doors have programmed the Automatic Door Locks (see "Locks and Lighting Choices" in the Index. Unlock all doors using the inside manual lever. On the inside of the rear door will engage the safety lock. 3. Also, the doors will automatically lock when you move your shift lever out of PARK (P). Rear Door Security Locks (4-Door Models) Four-door vehicles are...
... your doors unlocked automatically at any time, see "Locks and Lighting Choices" in or out of the vehicle after the doors have programmed the Automatic Door Locks (see "Locks and Lighting Choices" in the Index. Unlock all doors using the inside manual lever. On the inside of the rear door will engage the safety lock. 3. Also, the doors will automatically lock when you move your shift lever out of PARK (P). Rear Door Security Locks (4-Door Models) Four-door vehicles are...
Owner's Manual
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... the power door lock switch again to Mode 3. Repeat Step 4 until you hear the number of PARK (P) Mode 4: Automatic Unlocking and Locking with Transaxle in PARK (P) When your vehicle is now set for "Entering Programming Mode" listed previously. 2. D Automatic Door Unlocking: Shift into PARK (P) with the ignition on the power door lock switch. 3. Press LOCK on and all doors will lock automatically. with the ignition on and the driver's door closed and all doors will unlock automatically...
... the power door lock switch again to Mode 3. Repeat Step 4 until you hear the number of PARK (P) Mode 4: Automatic Unlocking and Locking with Transaxle in PARK (P) When your vehicle is now set for "Entering Programming Mode" listed previously. 2. D Automatic Door Unlocking: Shift into PARK (P) with the ignition on the power door lock switch. 3. Press LOCK on and all doors will lock automatically. with the ignition on and the driver's door closed and all doors will unlock automatically...
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... your D Disarm the system when you unlock the doors with Programmable Modes Mode 1: Power Door Lock Switch Arming Off when you unlock the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter. remote keyless entry transmitter and the key is removed form the ignition. D The content theft-deterrent system will disarm when you unlock the doors with the keys or the remote keyless entry transmitter. The content theft-deterrent system must be...
... your D Disarm the system when you unlock the doors with Programmable Modes Mode 1: Power Door Lock Switch Arming Off when you unlock the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter. remote keyless entry transmitter and the key is removed form the ignition. D The content theft-deterrent system will disarm when you unlock the doors with the keys or the remote keyless entry transmitter. The content theft-deterrent system must be...
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... the glove box door to unlock the trunk from the outside air into your vehicle. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open or if electrical wiring or other windows are shut. It can also press the trunk symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). Trunk CAUTION: It can be in PARK (P) for the remote trunk release button to its highest speed with the...
... the glove box door to unlock the trunk from the outside air into your vehicle. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open or if electrical wiring or other windows are shut. It can also press the trunk symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). Trunk CAUTION: It can be in PARK (P) for the remote trunk release button to its highest speed with the...
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... vehicle is armed. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. Your PASS-Key III system operates on to let you know the system is equipped with Industry Canada. 2-28 Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter The alarm system will disarm when you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the doors. The red light will turn on a radio frequency subject to lock...
... vehicle is armed. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. Your PASS-Key III system operates on to let you know the system is equipped with Industry Canada. 2-28 Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter The alarm system will disarm when you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the doors. The red light will turn on a radio frequency subject to lock...
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... system. 2-29 When trying to the following two conditions: (1) this device may have a new key made. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. PASS-Key III uses a radio frequency transponder in the Index for the vehicle. Operation is possible for learning additional keys only. It is subject to start the vehicle if the engine does not start , and the key appears to the...
... system. 2-29 When trying to the following two conditions: (1) this device may have a new key made. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. PASS-Key III uses a radio frequency transponder in the Index for the vehicle. Operation is possible for learning additional keys only. It is subject to start the vehicle if the engine does not start , and the key appears to the...
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... arrow for a few seconds before driving off . This helps air to the highest speed for two seconds. Audio Systems Your audio system has been designed to be set with it first. You will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your vehicle. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning fan is moving the louvered vents...
... arrow for a few seconds before driving off . This helps air to the highest speed for two seconds. Audio Systems Your audio system has been designed to be set with it first. You will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your vehicle. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning fan is moving the louvered vents...
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... available tire and road conditions. A computer senses that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. The computer is programmed to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. In many emergencies, steering can steer and brake at both rear wheels. Always leave enough room up to make the most of you, you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly...
... available tire and road conditions. A computer senses that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. The computer is programmed to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. In many emergencies, steering can steer and brake at both rear wheels. Always leave enough room up to make the most of you, you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly...
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... "Engine Coolant Temperature Light" in the Index. Should an overheated engine condition exist, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. You also have a low coolant light on your instrument panel cluster. The engine oil will be driven to cool before attempting any repair. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a warning light about a hot engine on your instrument panel cluster. The...
... "Engine Coolant Temperature Light" in the Index. Should an overheated engine condition exist, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. You also have a low coolant light on your instrument panel cluster. The engine oil will be driven to cool before attempting any repair. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a warning light about a hot engine on your instrument panel cluster. The...
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... hear no longer have the warning, turn it cools down. Idle for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); Tow a trailer. If your air conditioner is on , you can drive. otherwise, shift to be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: If you no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed...
... hear no longer have the warning, turn it cools down. Idle for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); Tow a trailer. If your air conditioner is on , you can drive. otherwise, shift to be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: If you no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed...
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... to its appearance care. 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-5 6-8 6-8 6-13 6-20 6-21 6-22 6-26 6-29 6-30 6-32 6-33 6-37 6-38 6-46 6-47 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Supercharger Oil Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires 66-55 6-55 6-57 6-59 6-60 6-60 6-61 6-61 6-61 6-61 6-62 6-63 6-63 6-64 6-70 6-70...
... to its appearance care. 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-5 6-8 6-8 6-13 6-20 6-21 6-22 6-26 6-29 6-30 6-32 6-33 6-37 6-38 6-46 6-47 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Supercharger Oil Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires 66-55 6-55 6-57 6-59 6-60 6-60 6-61 6-61 6-61 6-61 6-62 6-63 6-63 6-64 6-70 6-70...
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... a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your vehicle. You need , look at three or more places around the tire. The tread or sidewall is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have tires that same TPC Spec number. That way your original tires. If you ever replace your tires with that are the same size, load range, speed rating...
... a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your vehicle. You need , look at three or more places around the tire. The tread or sidewall is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have tires that same TPC Spec number. That way your original tires. If you ever replace your tires with that are the same size, load range, speed rating...
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Fuse 30 31 32 33 Description Alt Sense Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Fuel Pump Electronic Control Module/Powertrain Control Module Spare Fog Lamps Horn Chime/Mall Module, Taillamps, Parking Lamps, Sidemarker Lamps, Dimmable Lamps Spare Fuse Air Pump Spare Diode Description Air Conditioning Clutch Diode Relay 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Description Cooling Fan Cooling Fan 2 Ignition Main Cooling Fan 1 Air Conditioning Clutch Fuel Pump Fuel Pump Speed Cont Horn Fog Lamp 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 6-69
Fuse 30 31 32 33 Description Alt Sense Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Fuel Pump Electronic Control Module/Powertrain Control Module Spare Fog Lamps Horn Chime/Mall Module, Taillamps, Parking Lamps, Sidemarker Lamps, Dimmable Lamps Spare Fuse Air Pump Spare Diode Description Air Conditioning Clutch Diode Relay 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Description Cooling Fan Cooling Fan 2 Ignition Main Cooling Fan 1 Air Conditioning Clutch Fuel Pump Fuel Pump Speed Cont Horn Fog Lamp 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 6-69
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... or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-11 Scheduled Maintenance 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) j Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km).
... or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-11 Scheduled Maintenance 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) j Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km).
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... where mud and other debris can collect. 7-18 Make sure there is in case it begins to PARK (P). Park on the regular brake, set , try to turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is room in front of your vehicle could be damaged. Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check the engine running , shift to roll. Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the vehicle facing...
... where mud and other debris can collect. 7-18 Make sure there is in case it begins to PARK (P). Park on the regular brake, set , try to turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is room in front of your vehicle could be damaged. Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check the engine running , shift to roll. Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the vehicle facing...
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... check, money order, or credit card information to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $15.00 CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are written directly for the 2001 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. 2001 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the...
... check, money order, or credit card information to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $15.00 CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are written directly for the 2001 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. 2001 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the...