PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2003 Owners Manual

Trip Computer
ENG/MET
RESET
0 AVG --RANGE
3800 V6 Engine Vehicles Equipped with the ABS Brake System
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0 AVG ECON ORANGE
1
3800 V6 Supercharged Engine
When you start the engine, the trip computer, if equipped, will display a mode. A lighted oval will appear to the left
of the mode currently being used.
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Control Buttons
The trip computer has three buttons that control its
functions.
ENG/MET (English/Metric): Press this button to
change the display from English
to metric units or metric
to English.
RESET: Press this button for two seconds to reset the
mode displayed.
MODE: Press this button to change the function mode,
(Fuel Used, AVG ECON, OIL LIFE, RANGE) being
displayed.
OIL LIFE: This shows a percentage of the engine’s oil
remaining useful life. The system predicts remaining
oil life using data from length of drives, coolant
temperature, engine rpm and vehicle speed. Each time
you get an oil change, be sure to reset this function
so that it will give you an accurate percentage. See
“How to Reset the GM Oil Life System” under Engine
Oil on page
5-18.
RANGE: This mode shows how much farther you can
travel with the fuel you have remaining in the gas
tank before refueling. When the range displays
L, for
40 to
50 miles (64.36 to 80.45 km), the display will flash
LOW continuously. The range is calculated from the
AVG ECON value multiplied by the fuel remaining in
the tank.
Functions
LOW: This light will come on the vehicle outline when
FUEL USED: This mode shows the total amount of fuel the ignition is on and the fluid in the washer fluid
used since you last reset it. The amount can be container is low.
displayed in gallons or liters.
AVG ECON (Average Economy): This mode shows
the average fuel economy since you last reset
it.
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DOOR AJAR: If one of the doors is left ajar, a light will
appear next to that door on the vehicle outline.
BOOST GAGE: If you have the 3800 V6 supercharged
engine, this gage will show the amount
of boost the
engine is receiving.
TRUNK AJAR: If the trunk is not fully closed, the trunk
area will light up on the vehicle outline.
LOW TRAC (Low Traction): This light will come on
when the enhanced traction system (3100 or 3800
V6 engine) or the traction control system (3800
supercharged V6 engine) is limiting wheel spin.
See Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 4- IO,
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4- 1 I
and Low Traction Light on page 3-30.
TRAC OFF (Traction Off) or TCS OFF (Traction
Control System
Off): This light lets you know that the
enhanced traction system (31
00 or 3800 V6 engine) or the
traction control system (3800 supercharged
V6 engine) has been disabled and will not limit wheel
spin. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
on page 3-29, Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
on page 3=30 and Low Trxti=n Light a1 page 3-38.
TRAC (Traction) or TCS (Traction Control
System):
If the vehicle has the enhanced traction
system (3100 or 3800 V6 engine) or the traction control
system (3800 supercharged V6 engine), you will
have a disable button on the far right side of the trip
computer. The enhanced traction system and traction
control system are automatically activated when you turn
the ignition on. This button will activate/deactivate the
system.
If you need to disable the system, such as when
you are stuck and are rocking the vehicle back and
forth, push this button. See If
You Are Stuck: In Sand,
Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-32.
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Audio System(s) Your vehicle may have a feature called Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, you can play your
audio system even after the ignition is turned
off.
See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” under Ignition
Positions on
page 2- 19.
Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to
your vehicle
- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile
telephone or two-way radio
- be sure you can
add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to
do
it properly. Added sound equipment may Setting the Time
interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine,
Delphi Electronics radio or other systems, and
Press RECALL, then press and hold HR or MIN for two
even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems may seconds. Then press and hold HR until the correct
interfere with the operation of sound equipment that hour appears on the display. AM or PM will also appear.
has been added improperly. Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears ~~
So, before adding sound equipment, check with
your dealer and be sure to check federal rules
covering mobile radio and telephone units.
Your audio system has been designed to operate easily
and to give years
of listening pleasure. You will get the
most enjoyment out of it
if you acquaint yourself with it
first. Find out what your audio system can do and how to
operate all
of its controls to be sure you’re getting the
most out
of the advanced engineering that went into it. on
the display. The time can only be set with the
ignition
off.
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Radio with Cassette
Playing the Radio
POWER: Push this knob to turn the system on and off.
VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to
decrease volume.
RECALL: Press this button to switch the display
between the radio station frequency and the time.
Time display is available with the ignition turned
off.
Finding a Station
AM/FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FMI
and FM2. The display will show your selection.
TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
choose radio stations. Press the knob back into its
stored position when you’re not using it.
A SEEK : Press the up or the down arrow to go to
the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Setting Preset Stations
The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to
your favorite stations. You can set up to
18 stations
(six AM, six FMI and six FM2) by performing the
following steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Turn the radio on.
Press AM/FM to select AM, FMI or FM2.
Tune
in the desired station.
Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until SET appears on the display.
Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton,
the station you set will return.
Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
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Setting the Tone (Bassnreble)
BASS: Slide the lever to the right or to the left to
increase or to decrease bass.
TREBLE: Slide the lever to the right or to the left to
increase or to decrease treble.
If a station is weak
or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
BAL (Balance): Press this knob lightly so it extends.
Turn this knob to move the sound toward the left or the
right speakers.
FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn this
knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear
speakers.
Press these knobs back into their stored positions when
you’re not using them.
Playing a Cassette Tape
Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are
up to
30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes
longer than that are
so thin they may not work well in
this player. While
the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE, BAL,
BASS and TREBLE controls just as you
do for the radio.
The display will show an arrow to show which side
of
the tape is playing. When the down indicator arrow is lit,
selections listed on the bottom side of the cassette
are playing. When the up arrow is lit, selections listed
on the top side of the cassette are playing. The
tape player automatically begins playing the other side
when it reaches the end of the tape.
If an error appears on the display, see ‘Cassette Tape
Messages” later in this section.
1 PREV (Previous): Your tape must have at least three
seconds
of silence between each selection for previous
to work. Press this pushbutton to search for the
previous selection on the tape. Press PREV again or
the SEEK down arrow to stop searching.
2 NEXT: Your tape must have at least three seconds of
silence between each selection for next or seek to
work. Press this pushbutton to search for the next
selection on the tape.
If you hold the pushbutton, the
player will continue moving forward through the
tape. Press NEXT again or the SEEK
up arrow to stop
searching.
3 PROG (Program): Press this pushbutton to play the
other side
of the tape.
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4 00 (Dolby): Press this pushbutton to reduce
background noise. The double-D symbol will appear
on the display.
Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
5 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to reverse the
tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed.
The radio will play while the tape reverses. You
may select stations during reverse operation using
SEEK or TUNE.
6 FWD (Forward): Press this pushbutton to advance
quickly. Press the pushbutton again to return to playing
speed. The radio will play while the tape advances.
You may select stations during forward operation using
SEEK or TUNE.
A SEEK : Press the up or the down arrow to seek
to the next or to the previous selection on the tape.
AM/FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when a
tape
is playing.
TAPE/PLAY: Press this button to change to playing a
tape when listening to the radio. The tape symbol
with an arrow will appear on the display while the tape
is active.
A EJECT: Press this button to stop a tape when it is
playing and to remove a tape when it is not playing.
The eject button may be activated with either the ignition
or radio
off. Cassettes may be loaded with the radio
and ignition
off if this button is pressed first.
Cassette Tape Messages
E (Error): If this message and a number appears while
trying to play a cassette tape, it could be one of the
following:
0 ElO: The tape is tight and the player can’t turn the
tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with
the open end down and try to turn the right
hub counterclockwise with a pencil. Turn the tape
over and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily, your
tape may be damaged and should not be used in
the player. Try a new tape to make sure your player
is working properly.
El 1 : The tape is broken. Try a new tape.
0 E14: Wrapped tape. Try a new tape.
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CLN (Clean): If this message appears on the display,
the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will
still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as
possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player.
See Care
of Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3-58.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be
corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays an
error number, write it down and provide it to your
dealer when reporting the problem.
CD Adapter Kits
It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit
with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass
feature on your tape player.
To activate the bypass feature, use the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold TAPE/PLAY for three seconds.
The tape symbol on the display will flash for two
seconds, indicating the feature is active.
power up the radio and begin playing.
4. Insert the adapter into the cassette slot. It will
The override feature will remain active until EJECT is pressed.
Radio with CD (Base Level)
Playing the Radio
POWER: Push this knob to turn the system on and off.
VOL (Volume): Turn the knob to increase or to
decrease volume.
RECALL: Press this button to switch the display
between the radio station frequency and the time.
Time display is available with the ignition turned
off.
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Finding a Station
AM/FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FMl
and FM2. The display
will show your selection.
TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
choose radio stations. Press the knob back into its
stored position when you’re not using it.
A SEEK v: Press the up or the down arrow to go to
the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Setting Preset Stations
The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to
your favorite stations. You can set up to
18 stations
(six AM, six
FMI and six FM2) by performing the
following steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Turn the radio on.
Press AM/FM to select AM, FMI or FM2.
Tune in the desired station.
Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until §ET appears on the display.
Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton,
the station you set will return.
Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
Setting the Tone (BasdTreble)
BASS: Slide the lever to the right or to the left to
increase or to decrease bass.
TREBLE: Slide the lever to the right or to the left to
increase
or to decrease treble. If a station is weak
or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
BAL (Balance): Press this knob lightly so it extends.
Turn it to move the sound toward the left or the
right speakers.
FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers.
Press these knobs back into their stored positions when
you’re not using them.
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