reset PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2004 Owner's Guide

HOT TRANS FLUID
This symbol appears with
the HOT TRANS FLUID
warning message.
This warning message will appear when the transaxle
¯uid in the vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and allow
it to idle until it cools down. If the warning message
continues to display, have the vehicle serviced as soon
as possible.
If the vehicle has the Uplevel Trip Computer DIC, you
can determine the actual temperature of the transaxle
¯uid using the vehicle's gages button. See ª Uplevel DIC
with Trip Computerº under
DIC Controls and Displays
on page 3-45for more information.This warning message will display while the ignition is
in RUN. A chime will sound for two seconds when
this message is displayed. Press the set/reset button to
acknowledge this warning message and to clear it
from the screen.
This message will continue to display if it has not been
acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will
also re-display for three seconds if the message has
been acknowledged, but the condition still exists
when the engine is turned off.
The message will re-appear when the engine is turned
on and the condition still exists.
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KEY FOB BATTERY LOW
This symbol appears with
the KEY FOB BATTERY
LOW warning message.
This warning message will appear when the battery
in the remote keyless entry transmitter needs to
be replaced. See
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation on page 2-5for more information.
This warning message will display when the ignition is
in RUN. A chime will sound for two seconds when
this message is displayed. Press the set/reset button
to acknowledge this warning message and to clear
it from the screen.This message will continue to display if it has not been
acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will
also re-display for three seconds if the message has
been acknowledged, but the condition still exists
when the engine is turned off.
The message will re-appear when the engine is turned
on and the condition still exists.
KEY IN IGNITION
This warning message will display and a chime will sound
continuously when the driver exits the vehicle while the
key is in the ignition after the engine is turned off.
This warning message cannot be acknowledged.
This message will disappear and the chiming will stop
when the key is removed from the ignition.
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LEFT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT
This warning message will appear when the left front turn
signal lamp needs to be replaced. SeeTaillamps, Turn
Signal, and Stoplamps on page 5-64for replacement
procedures.
This warning message will display when the ignition is
in RUN. A chime will sound for two seconds when
this message is displayed. Press the set/reset button
to acknowledge this warning message and to clear
it from the screen.
This message will continue to display if it has not been
acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will
also re-display for three seconds if the message has
been acknowledged, but the condition still exists
when the engine is turned off.
The message will re-appear when the engine is turned
on and the condition still exists.
LEFT REAR TURN LAMP OUT
This warning message will appear when the left rear
turn signal lamp needs to be replaced. SeeTaillamps,
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps on page 5-64for
replacement procedures.
This warning message will display while the ignition is
in RUN. A chime will sound for two seconds when
this message is displayed. Press the set/reset button to
acknowledge this warning message and to clear it
from the screen.
This message will continue to display if it has not been
acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will
also re-display for three seconds if the message has
been acknowledged, but the condition still exists
when the engine is turned off.
The message will re-appear when the engine is turned
on and the condition still exists.
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LOW BRAKE FLUID
This symbol appears with
the LOW BRAKE FLUID
warning message.
This warning message will appear when the brake ¯uid
level is low. Fill the brake master cylinder to the proper
level. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for the location of the brake master cylinder reservoir.
Also, seeBrakes on page 5-45for proper ¯uid level.
The brake light will also appear on the instrument panel
cluster when this message appears on the DIC.
This warning message will display only when the ignition
is in RUN. A chime will sound continuously while this
message is displayed. Press the set/reset button
to acknowledge this warning message and to clear it
from the screen.
This message will continue to display if it has not been
acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will
also re-display for three seconds if the message has
been acknowledged, but the condition still exists
when the engine is turned off.
The message will re-appear when the engine is turned
on and the condition still exists.
LOW FUEL
This symbol appears with
the LOW FUEL warning
message.
This warning message will appear when the vehicle is
low on fuel. Re®ll the fuel tank as soon as possible.
This warning message will display while the ignition is
in RUN. A chime will sound for two seconds when
this message is displayed. Press the set/reset button to
acknowledge this warning message and to clear it
from the screen.
This message will continue to display if it has not been
acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will
also re-display for three seconds if the message has
been acknowledged, but the condition still exists
when the engine is turned off.
The message will re-appear when the engine is turned
on and the condition still exists.
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LOW OIL LEVEL
This symbol appears with
the LOW OIL LEVEL
warning message.
This warning message appears when the vehicle's
engine oil is low. Fill the oil to the proper level as soon
as possible. See
Engine Compartment Overview on
page 5-12for engine oil ®ll location. Also, seeEngine Oil
on page 5-16for information on the kind of oil to use
and proper oil level. SeeSupercharger Oil on page 5-21if the vehicle has a supercharged engine for information
on the kind of oil to use and proper oil level.
This warning message will display while the ignition is
in RUN. A chime will sound for 60 seconds when
this message is displayed. Press the set/reset button
to acknowledge this warning message and to clear
it from the screen.This message will continue to display if it has not been
acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will
also re-display for three seconds if the message has
been acknowledged, but the condition still exists
when the engine is turned off.
The message will re-appear when the engine is turned
on and the condition still exists.
LOW OIL PRESSURE
Notice:If the LOW OIL PRESSURE warning
message appears on the DIC display, stop the
vehicle immediately. Do not drive the vehicle until
the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected.
Severe engine damage can result from driving a
vehicle with low oil pressure. See ªEngine Oilº in
the Service and Appearance Care section for
more information.
This symbol appears with
the LOW OIL PRESSURE
warning message.
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This warning message will appear when the vehicle's
engine oil pressure is low. The low oil pressure warning
light will also appear on the instrument panel.
Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage can
result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure.
Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible when
this warning message is displayed.
This warning message will display only while the ignition
is in RUN. A chime will sound continuously when this
message is displayed. Press the set/reset button
to acknowledge this warning message and to clear it
from the screen.
This message will continue to display if it has not been
acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will
also re-display for three seconds if the message has
been acknowledged, but the condition still exists
when the engine is turned off.
The message will re-appear when the engine is turned
on and the condition still exists.LOW WASHER FLUID
This symbol will appear
with the LOW WASHER
FLUID warning message.
This warning message appears when the windshield
washer ¯uid is low. Fill the windshield washer reservoir
as soon as possible. See
Engine Compartment
Overview on page 5-12for location of the windshield
washer reservoir. Also, seeWindshield Washer Fluid on
page 5-43for more information.
This warning message will display only while the ignition
is in RUN. A chime will sound continuously when this
message is displayed. Press the set/reset button
to acknowledge this warning message and to clear it
from the screen.
This message will continue to display if it has not been
acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will
also re-display for three seconds if the message has
been acknowledged, but the condition still exists
when the engine is turned off.
The message will re-appear when the engine is turned
on and the condition still exists.
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PARKING BRAKE ON
This symbol appears with
the PARKING BRAKE ON
warning message.
This warning message appears to alert the driver when
the vehicle's parking brake is on and the ignition is
in RUN. See
Parking Brake on page 2-27for more
information.
The brake light will also appear on the instrument panel
cluster when this message appears on the DIC.
A chime will sound continuously while this message is
displayed. Press the set/reset button to acknowledge
this warning message and to clear it from the screen.
This message will continue to display if it has not been
acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will
also re-display for three seconds if the message has
been acknowledged, but the condition still exists
when the engine is turned off.
The message will re-appear when the engine is turned
on and the condition still exists.
PARK LAMPS ON
This warning message will appear to alert the driver
when the parking lamps are on and the ignition is
in OFF. A chime will sound continuously while this
message is displayed. This warning message does not
re-display after the ignition is turned off. It cannot be
acknowledged.
READING LAMP ON
This warning message will appear to alert the driver
that the reading lamps are on and the ignition is in OFF.
A chime will sound continuously while this message is
displayed. This warning message does not re-display
after the ignition is turned off. It cannot be
acknowledged.
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REDUCED ENGINE POWER
This symbol appears with
the REDUCED ENGINE
POWER warning message.
This warning message appears when the vehicle's
engine power is reduced. This happens when driving
conditions, such as climbing a steep hill, make the
transaxle overwork in a gear that may cause damage to
the vehicle's engine or transaxle. Reduced engine
power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate.
This warning message will display only when the ignition
is in RUN. Press the set/reset button to acknowledge
this warning message and to clear it from the screen.
This message will continue to display if it has not been
acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will
also re-display for three seconds if the message has
been acknowledged, but the condition still exists
when the engine is turned off.
The message will re-appear when the engine is turned
on and the condition still exists.
RIGHT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT
This warning message will appear when the vehicle's
right front turn signal needs to be replaced. See
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps on page 5-62for bulb replacement procedures.
This warning message will display only while the ignition
is in RUN. Press the set/reset button to acknowledge
this warning message. and to clear it from the screen.
This message will continue to display if it has not
been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will
also re-display for three seconds if the message has
been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when
the engine is turned off.
The message will re-appear when the engine is turned
on and the condition still exists.
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RIGHT REAR TURN LAMP OUT
This warning message will appear when the
vehicle's right rear turn signal needs to be replaced.
See
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps on
page 5-64for bulb replacement procedures.
This warning message will display only while the ignition
is in RUN. Press the set/reset button to acknowledge
this warning message and to clear it from the screen.
This message will continue to display if it has not been
acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will
also re-display for three seconds if the message has
been acknowledged, but the condition still exists
when the engine is turned off.
The message will re-appear when the engine is turned
on and the condition still exists.
SERVICE ABS SYSTEM
This symbol appears
with the SERVICE ABS
SYSTEM warning
message.
If the vehicle has the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS),
this warning message will appear when the vehicle's
brakes are not functioning properly. Have the brake
system serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.
This warning message will display only while the ignition
is in RUN. Press the set/reset button to acknowledge
this warning message and to clear it from the screen.
This message will continue to display if it has not been
acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will
also re-display for three seconds if the message has
been acknowledged, but the condition still exists
when the engine is turned off.
The message will re-appear when the engine is turned
on and the condition still exists.
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SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
This symbol appears with
the SERVICE BRAKE
SYSTEM warning
message.
This warning message will appear when the vehicle's
brakes are not funtioning properly. Have the brake
system serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.
This warning message will display only while the ignition
is in RUN. Press the set/reset button to acknowledge
this warning message and to clear it from the screen.
This message will continue to display if it has not been
acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will
also re-display for three seconds if the message has
been acknowledged, but the condition still exists
when the engine is turned off.
The message will re-appear when the engine is turned
on and the condition still exists.
SERVICE BRAKE APPLY SENSOR
This message will display when the brake apply sensor
is not functioning properly. The vehicle still has
brakes when this warning message displays, but you
should have the vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon
as possible.
This warning message will display only while the ignition
is in RUN. Press the set/reset button to acknowledge
this warning message and to clear it from the screen.
This message will continue to display if it has not been
acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will
also re-display for three seconds if the message has
been acknowledged, but the condition still exists
when the engine is turned off.
The message will re-appear when the engine is turned
on and the condition still exists.
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