lights PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2004 User Guide

Driver Information Center (DIC)
The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you important
safety and maintenance facts. When you turn the ignition
on, all of the DIC lights illuminate for a few seconds and
the phrase WIDETRACK GP will appear. After this, the
DIC will begin working.
DIC Controls and Displays
Base Level DIC
The Driver Information Center (DIC) control buttons
and the message display screen are located above
the radio. The DIC gives you important safety and
maintenance facts concerning the vehicle. The status
of many of the vehicle's systems along with driver
personalization menus and warning messages about
your vehicle's systems may display on the DIC screen.
The vehicle's transaxle position will also appear.The buttons on the base level are:
Trip Odometer
3(Trip Odometer):Press this button to access the
odometer and trip distance modes.
When this button is pressed, the ®rst menu on the DIC
screen will be the odometer reading, or cumulative
mileage of the vehicle. The odometer cannot be reset.
Press the trip odometer button to advance to the
next menu.
Trip Distances:This menu shows the distances that the
vehicle has driven between speci®c points. The trip
odometer will record the number of miles up to
9,999.9 miles or 9 999.9 km travelled for up to two trips.
When 9,999.9 miles or 9 999.9 km is reached for either
trip, the odometer for that trip will go back to zero.
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INTERIOR LIGHTS WHEN DOOR CLOSED:This
screen lets you select this feature to be turned OFF
or ON.
If OFF is selected, the interior lamps will turn off
immediately when the ignition is OFF and the last
door is closed.
If ON is selected, the interior lamps will stay on for
about 25 seconds after the vehicle's ignition is off and
the last door is closed.
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 lets you select 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 LOCK:This screen lets you select this
feature to be turned OFF or ON.
If OFF is selected, all automatic door locking is disabled.
The doors will always need to be locked manually
before driving, to increase occupant safety.
If ON is selected, the vehicle's doors automatically lock
when the doors are closed and the vehicle is shifted
into DRIVE (D).
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 lets you
select this option to be turned OFF, or lets you choose
from two methods of veri®cation, 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 are 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 PROGRAMMED
FINISHED and DISPLAY OFF will appear.
If the vehicle does have a content theft-deterrent
system, the next screen will appear.
THEFT DETERRENT:Your 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. It will also activate when an incorrect
key is used in the ignition. This screen lets you
select this feature to be turned OFF or ON.
If OFF is selected, the theft-deterrent system will not
function.
If ON is selected, the theft-deterrent system will be
activated.
To program this mode use the following procedure:
1. Press the set/reset button to scroll to OFF or ON.
2. Press the options button again to advance to
the next screen.
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If a time delay is selected, the lamps will turn on
(for the time selected), when the key is removed from
the ignition, or the key is removed from the ignition
or when 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, or 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 lets you select this feature to be turned OFF
or ON.
If OFF is selected, the interior lamps will turn off
immediately when the ignition is 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 off and
the last open door is closed.
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 lets you select 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 LOCK:This screen lets you select this
feature to be turned OFF or ON.
If OFF is selected, all automatic door locking is disabled.
The doors will always need to be locked manually
before driving, to increase occupant safety.
If ON is selected, the vehicle's doors automatically lock
when the doors are closed and the vehicle is shifted
into DRIVE (D).
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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.
REMOTE LOCKS FEEDBACK:This screen lets you
select this option to be turned OFF, or lets you choose
from two methods of veri®cation, 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 PROGRAMMED
FINISHED and DISPLAY OFF will appear.
If the vehicle does have a content theft-deterrent
system, the next screen will appear.
THEFT DETERRENT:Your vehicle may be equipped
with 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. It will also activate
when an incorrect key is used in the ignition. This screen
lets you select this feature to be turned OFF or ON.
If OFF is selected, the theft-deterrent system will
not function.
If ON is selected, the theft-deterrent system will be
activated.
To program this mode use the following procedure:
1. Press the set/reset button to scroll to OFF or ON.
2. Press the options button again to advance to
the next screen.
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What you do in the daytime can also affect your night
vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright
sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes
will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you're
driving, don't wear sunglasses at night. They may
cut down on glare from headlamps, but they also make
a lot of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching
headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several
seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When
you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver
who doesn't lower the high beams, or a vehicle with
misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid staring
directly into the approaching headlamps.
Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle
clean Ð inside and out. Glare at night is made much
worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass
can build up a ®lm caused by dust. Dirty glass makes
lights dazzle and ¯ash more than clean glass would,
making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a
roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep your
eyes moving; that way, it's easier to pick out dimly
lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be
checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes
be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from
night blindness Ð the inability to see in dim light Ð and
aren't even aware of it.Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a
wet road, you can't stop, accelerate or turn as well
because your tire-to-road traction isn't as good as on
dry roads. And, if your tires don't have much tread left,
you'll get even less traction. It's always wise to go
slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are
driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your
re¯exes are tuned for driving on dry pavement.
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Making Turns
Notice:Making very sharp turns while trailering
could cause the trailer to come in contact with
the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged.
Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you're turning with a trailer, make wider turns than
normal. Do this so your trailer won't strike soft shoulders,
curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or
sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a
different turn signal ¯asher and/or extra wiring.
Check with your dealer. The arrows on your instrument
panel will ¯ash whenever you signal a turn or lane
change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also
¯ash, telling other drivers you're about to turn,
change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument
panel will ¯ash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind
you are seeing your signal when they are not. It's
important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working.Your vehicle has bulb warning lights. When you plug
a trailer lighting system into your vehicle's lighting
system, its bulb warning lights may not let you know if
one of your lamps goes out. So, when you have a trailer
lighting system plugged in, be sure to check your
vehicle and trailer lamps from time to time to be sure
they're all working. Once you disconnect the trailer
lamps, the bulb warning lights again can tell you if one
of your vehicle lamps is out.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
down a long or steep downgrade. If you don't shift
down, you might have to use your brakes so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your
speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the
possibility of engine and transaxle overheating.
If you have overdrive, you may have to drive in
THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D).
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A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOLžengine coolant will:
·Give freezing protection down to-34ÉF (-37ÉC).
·Give boiling protection up to 265ÉF (129ÉC).
·Protect against rust and corrosion.
·Help keep the proper engine temperature.
·Let the warning lights and gages work as they
should.
Notice:When adding coolant, it is important that
you use only DEX-COOLž(silicate-free) coolant.
If coolant other than DEX-COOLžis added to
the system, premature engine, heater core or
radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine
coolant will require change sooner ± at 30,000 miles
(50,000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs ®rst.
Damage caused by the use of coolant other
than DEX-COOL
žis not covered by your new vehicle
warranty.
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and
one-half DEX-COOLžengine coolant which won't
damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture,
you don't need to add anything else.
{CAUTION:
Adding only plain water to your cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other
liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the
proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle's
coolant warning system is set for the proper
coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong
mixture, your engine could get too hot but you
wouldn't get the overheat warning. Your engine
could catch ®re and you or others could be
burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and DEX-COOL
žcoolant.
Notice:If you use an improper coolant mixture,
your engine could overheat and be badly damaged.
The repair cost wouldn't be covered by your
warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze
and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and
other parts.
If you have to add coolant more than four times a year,
have your dealer check your cooling system.
Notice:If you use the proper coolant, you don't
have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim
to improve the system. These can be harmful.
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United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer........................3-53
Up-Shift Light.................................................3-35
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-76
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-91
Using Song List Mode...................................3-126
V
Variable Effort Steering....................................4-14
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-35
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Identi®cation
Number (VIN).............................................5-98
Service Parts Identi®cation Label...................5-98
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-48
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-29
Visor Vanity Mirror..........................................2-13
Visors...........................................................2-13
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-31
Warnings.......................................................3-65
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-65
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-4Warnings (cont.)
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-5
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-93
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-11
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-38
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-39
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-18
What Kind of Oil to Use..................................5-21
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-21
What to Use..........................................5-27, 5-43
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-75
Replacement...............................................5-75
When to Add..................................................5-43
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-17
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System)...................................5-20
When to Check......................................5-21, 5-69
When to Check and Change............................5-24
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-42
When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill.........................................4-43
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-38
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-11
Window Lock-Out............................................2-13
Windows.......................................................2-12
Power........................................................2-13
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