Pontiac 2006 Grand Prix User Manual

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When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-71
Buying New Tires .........................................5-72
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-73
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-74
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-75
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-75
Tire Chains ..................................................5-77
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-77
Tire Inflator Kit (GXP) ....................................5-79
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-88
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................5-90
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing

the Spare Tire ..........................................5-91

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............5-97
Compact Spare Tire ......................................5-99

Appearance Care ............................................5-99

Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .................5-99
Fabric/Carpet ..............................................5-101
Leather ......................................................5-103
Ultra Lux Suede ..........................................5-103
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other

Plastic Surfaces .......................................5-104

Care of Safety Belts ....................................5-104
Weatherstrips .............................................5-104

Washing Your Vehicle ..................................5-105
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....................5-105
Finish Care ................................................5-105
Windshield and Wiper Blades .......................5-106
Aluminum Wheels .......................................5-106
Tires .........................................................5-107
Sheet Metal Damage ...................................5-107
Finish Damage ...........................................5-107
Underbody Maintenance ...............................5-108
Chemical Paint Spotting ...............................5-108
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................5-109

Vehicle Identification .....................................5-110

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ................5-110
Service Parts Identification Label ...................5-110

Electrical System ..........................................5-111

Add-On Electrical Equipment .........................5-111
Headlamp Wiring ........................................5-111
Windshield Wiper Fuses ...............................5-111
Power Windows and Other Power Options ......5-111
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ..........................5-112
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ........................5-112
Underhood Fuse Block ................................5-114

Capacities and Specifications ........................5-118

Section 5

Service and Appearance Care

5-2

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