PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2007 Owners Manual

SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM
This symbol comes on
with this message.
If the vehicle has the Traction Control
System (TCS), this message displays when the
system is not functioning properly. A warning light
also appears on the instrument panel cluster.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
on page 178orEnhanced Traction System
Warning Light on page 179. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 292for more information.
Have the TCS serviced by your dealer as soon as
possible.This message displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds for two seconds while
this message is displayed. Press the set/reset
button to acknowledge this message and to clear
it from the screen.
This message continues to display if it has not
been acknowledged when the engine is turned off.
It also re-displays for three seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message
re-appears when the engine is turned on.
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SERVICE VARIABLE EFFORT
STEERING
This symbol comes on
with this message.
If the vehicle has the variable effort steering
system, this message displays if this system is not
functioning properly. SeeSteering on page 296
for more information. Have the system serviced by
your dealer as soon as possible.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds for two seconds while
this message is displayed. Press the set/reset
button to acknowledge this message and to clear
it from the screen.
This message continues to display if it has not
been acknowledged when the engine is turned off.
It also re-displays for three seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message
re-appears when the engine is turned on.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This symbol comes on
with this message.
This message displays when a non-emissions
related malfunction occurs. Have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds for two seconds while
this message is displayed. Press the set/reset
button to acknowledge this message and to clear
it from the screen.
This message continues to display if it has not
been acknowledged when the engine is turned off.
It also re-displays for three seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message
re-appears when the engine is turned on.
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STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE
This symbol comes on
with this message.
If the vehicle has the StabiliTrak
®Plus system,
this message displays when the system is
engaged and actively assisting the driver with
directional control of the vehicle. Slippery
road conditions may exist when this warning
message is displayed, so driving should be
adjusted accordingly. STABILITY CONTROL
ACTIVE also appears in the Head-Up
Display (HUD), if your vehicle has this feature.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. This message stays on until road conditions
change and StabiliTrak
®Plus is not active.
This message cannot be acknowledged and
cleared from the screen.
STABILITY CONTROL OFF
This symbol comes on
with this message.
If the vehicle has the StabiliTrak
®Plus system,
this message displays when the system turns off.
This message displays only while the ignition
is in RUN. A chime sounds once and the message
stays on for three seconds and then disappears.
A warning light indicating that this system is
deactivated also appears on the instrument panel
cluster. SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light on page 178orEnhanced Traction
System Warning Light on page 179.
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When the StabiliTrak®Plus system is off, the
system will not be engaged and will not actively
assist the driver with directional control of the
vehicle. SeeStabiliTrak
®Plus System on
page 295.
Any of the following conditions may cause the
StabiliTrak
®Plus system to turn off:
The StabiliTrak®Plus system on the GXP
option is manually turned off. SeeStabiliTrak®
Plus System on page 295for more
information.
The battery is low.
There is a StabiliTrak®Plus system failure.
See your dealer for service.
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL
This message displays when there is a malfunction
with the electronic throttle control which prevents
the vehicle from starting. Have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer.
This message only appears while the ignition is in
RUN, and will not disappear until the problem
is resolved. A chime sounds for two seconds. This
message cannot be acknowledged.
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT
SYSTEM
This message displays when the system detects a
malfunction in the content theft-deterrent system
and prevents the vehicle from starting.
This message only appears while the ignition is in
RUN, and will not disappear until the problem
is resolved. A chime sounds for two seconds. This
message cannot be acknowledged.
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TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVE
This symbol comes on
with this message.
If the vehicle has the Traction Control System
(TCS), this message displays when the system is
on. TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVE also
appears in the Head-Up Display (HUD), if your
vehicle has this feature.
This message only displays while the ignition is in
RUN and will not disappear until driving
conditions change and the TCS is no longer
active.
This message cannot be acknowledged or cleared
from the screen.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF
This symbol comes on
with this message.
If the vehicle has the Traction Control System
(TCS), this message displays when the TCS turns
off. TRACTION CONTROL OFF also appears
in the Head-Up Display (HUD), if your vehicle has
this feature. This message only displays while
the ignition is in RUN and disappears after
three seconds. A chime sounds once and the
message stays on for three seconds and
then disappears. A warning light indicating that
this system is deactivated also appears on
the instrument panel cluster. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) Warning Light on page 178or
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
on page 179.
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Any of the following conditions may cause the
TCS to turn off:
The TCS is turned off by pressing the
TC (traction control) button located on
the center console. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 292orEnhanced
Traction System (ETS) on page 293for more
information.
The battery is low.
There is a TCS failure. See your dealer for
service.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message displays if the vehicle is driven for
more than 0.75 mile (1.21 km) while one of
the turn signals are on. It appears as a reminder
to turn off the turn signal.
This message only displays when the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds for two seconds and the
message will not disappear until the turn signal is
manually turned off, or a turn is completed.
DIC Vehicle Customization
Your vehicle may have customization capabilities
that allow you to program certain features to
one preferred setting. Customization features can
only be programmed to one setting on the
vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred
setting for two different drivers.
All of the customization options may not be
available on your vehicle. Only the options
available will be displayed on your DIC.
The default settings for the customization features
were set when your vehicle left the factory, but
may have been changed from their default
state since then. The customization preferences
are automatically recalled.
To change customization preferences, use the
following procedure.
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Entering the Personal Programming Mode
1. Turn the ignition on and make sure the
vehicle is in PARK (P).
To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is
recommended that the headlamps are
turned off.
2. Press the options button until PERSONAL
PROGRAMMING MODE appears on the DIC.
3. Press the set/reset button to display the rst
screen.
4. Press the options button to access these
modes:
Personal Programming Mode Screens
EXTERIOR LIGHTING DELAY:This screen
allows this feature to be turned off, or allows the
selection of the number of seconds the headlamps,
sidelamps, taillamps, fog lamps, and back-up
lamps are turned on after the key is removed from
the ignition, or the vehicle is unlocked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
If OFF is selected, the exterior lamps will not
turn on.If a time delay is chosen, the lamps will turn on for
the selected time. The time delay will be
cancelled and the exterior lamps will turn on
automatically when the key is removed from the
ignition, or the vehicle is unlocked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
To program this mode, use the following
procedure:
1. Press and release the set/reset button to
scroll to the selection you want to program.
Choose from OFF, 15, 30, 60, or 90 seconds.
2. Press the options button again to advance to
the next screen.
INTERIOR LIGHTS WHEN DOOR CLOSED:This
screen allows this feature to be turned OFF or ON.
If OFF is selected, the interior lamps will turn off
immediately when the ignition is turned off and the
last open door is closed.
If ON is selected, the interior lamps will stay on for
about 25 seconds after the vehicle’s ignition is
turned off and the last open door is closed.
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To program this mode, use the following procedure:
1. Press and release the set/reset button to
scroll to either OFF or ON.
2. Press the options button again to advance to
the next screen.
INTERIOR LIGHTS WHEN KEY REMOVED:This
screen allows this feature to be turned OFF or
ON. This feature enables the interior lamps in the
vehicle to turn on for about 25 seconds after
the key is removed from the ignition.
If OFF is selected, removing the key from the
ignition will not cause the interior lamps to turn on.
If ON is selected, removing the key from the
ignition will cause the interior lamps to be turned
on for about 25 seconds.
To program this mode, use the following
procedure:
1. Press and release the set/reset button to
scroll to either OFF or ON.
2. Press the options button again to advance to
the next screen.AUTO DOOR UNLOCK:This screen allows this
feature to be turned off, used for the driver’s
door only, or for all the doors.
If OFF is selected, none of the doors will unlock
when the vehicle’s transaxle is shifted into
PARK (P).
If DRIVER is selected, only the driver’s door will
unlock when the vehicle’s transaxle is shifted
into PARK (P).
If ALL is selected, all the doors will unlock when
the vehicle’s transaxle is shifted into PARK (P).
To program this mode, use the following
procedure:
1. Press and release the set/reset button to
scroll to either OFF, DRIVER, or ALL.
2. Press the options button again to advance to
the next screen.
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AUTO DOOR UNLOCK ON:If DRIVER or ALL
was selected on the AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
screen, this screen allows selection of when the
vehicle’s doors will unlock. The choices are
when the key is removed from the ignition or when
the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P).
If KEY-OUT is selected, the auto door unlock will
function when the key is taken out of the
ignition.
If PARK is selected, the auto door unlock will
function when the transaxle is shifted into
PARK (P).
To program this mode, use the following
procedure:
1. Press and release the set/reset button to
scroll to either KEY-OUT or PARK.
2. Press the options button again to advance to
the next screen.DELAYED LOCKING:This screen allows this
feature to be turned OFF or ON. The key must be
out of the ignition for this feature to work.
If OFF is selected, there will be no delayed locking
of the vehicle’s doors.
If ON is selected, the locking of the vehicle’s
doors will be delayed by ve seconds after
a power door lock switch is pressed while the door
is open, or the LOCK button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter is pressed while any door
is open.
To program this mode, use the following
procedure:
1. Press and release the set/reset button to
scroll to either OFF or ON.
2. Press the options button again to advance to
the next screen.
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REMOTE LOCKS FEEDBACK:This screen
allows selection for this option to be turned OFF,
or gives the choice of two methods of verication;
LIGHTS or LIGHTS and HORN; that indicate
the vehicle’s doors are locked when the LOCK
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is
pressed.
If OFF is selected, this feature will not be
programmed.
If LIGHTS is selected, the exterior lamps will ash
when the LOCK button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter is pressed.
If LIGHTS and HORN is selected, the exterior
lamps will ash when the LOCK button on
the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed,
and the horn will sound when the LOCK button on
the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed
again within ve seconds of the previous
command.To program this mode, use the following
procedure:
1. Press the set/reset button to scroll to OFF,
LIGHTS, or LIGHTS and HORN.
2. Press the options button again to advance to
the next screen.
If the vehicle does not have a content
theft-deterrent system, the next screens with
PROGRAMMING FINISHED and DISPLAY OFF
will appear.
If the vehicle does have a content theft-deterrent
system, the next screen will appear.
THEFT DETERRENT:The vehicle may have a
content theft-deterrent system. Once it is
turned on, the system will activate if someone tries
to enter the vehicle without using the remote
keyless entry transmitter or the correct key. This
screen allows this feature to be turned OFF or ON.
If OFF is selected, the content theft-deterrent
system will not function.
If ON is selected, the content theft-deterrent
system will be activated.
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