warning PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2004 Service Manual

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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SERVICE PARK LAMPS
This warning message will display if one of the vehicle's
parking lamps needs to be replaced. SeeFront 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.
SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM
This symbol will appear
with the SERVICE
TRACTION SYSTEM
warning message.
If the vehicle has the traction control system, this
warning message appears when the system is not
functioning properly. See
Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 4-10for more information. Have the traction
control 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 STABILITY SYSTEM
This symbol will appear
with the SERVICE
STABILITY SYSTEM
warning message.
If the vehicle has the Stabilitrak
žPlus system, this
warning message will appear when it is not functioning
properly. See
StabilitrakžPlus System on page 4-13for more information. Have the StabilitrakžPlus 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 THEFT SYSTEM
This warning message will appear if there is a problem
with the theft-deterrent system programmed in the
key. A fault has been detected in the system which
means that the system is disabled and it is not protecting
the vehicle. The vehicle usually restarts, however,
you may want to take the vehicle to your dealer before
turning off the engine. See
Keys on page 2-2for
information on the PASS-KeyžIII system.
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 VARIABLE EFFORT
STEERING
This symbol appears with
the SERVICE VARIABLE
EFFORT STEERING
warning message.
If the vehicle has Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), it has the
variable steering effort system. This warning message
will display if this system is not functioning properly.
See
Steering on page 4-14for more information.
Have your 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 VEHICLE SOON
This symbol appears with
the SERVICE VEHICLE
SOON warning message.
This warning message displays when a non-emissions
related malfunction occurs. 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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STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE
This symbol appears
with the STABILITY
CONTROL ACTIVE
warning message.
If the vehicle has the Stabilitrak
žPlus system, this
warning message appears when the system is engaged
and actively assisting the driver with directional
control of the vehicle. A warning light will also appear
on the instrument panel when this system is active.
Slippery road conditions may exist when this warning
message is displayed, so driving should be adjusted
accordingly.
This warning message will display only while the ignition
is in RUN. This message stays on until road conditions
change and Stabilitrak
žPlus is not active.
You cannot acknowledge this warning message and
clear it from the screen.
STABILITY CONTROL OFF
This symbol appears with
the STABILITY CONTROL
OFF warning message.
If the vehicle has the Stabilitrak
žPlus system,
this warning message appears when the system is not
engaged and is not actively assisting the driver with
directional control of the vehicle.
This warning message will display only while the ignition
is in RUN. This warning message will appear only if
the STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE warning message
preceded it. It will appear when the road conditions have
changed, indicating that Stabilitrak
žPlus is no longer
needed. A warning light, indicating that this system is
not active will also appear on the instrument panel.
A chime will sound once and the message will stay on
for three seconds and then disappear.
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STARTING DISABLED DUE TO
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL
This warning message will appear when there is
a malfunction with the electronic throttle control which
prevents the vehicle from starting. Have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer.
This warning message will only appear while the
ignition is in RUN, and will not disappear until the
problem is resolved. A chime will sound for two seconds.
This warning message cannot be acknowledged.
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO
THEFT SYSTEM
This warning message will appear when the system
detects a malfunction in the content theft-deterrent
system and prevents the vehicle from starting.
This warning message will only appear while the
ignition is in RUN, and will not disappear until the
problem is resolved. A chime will sound for two seconds.
This warning message cannot be acknowledged.
THEFT SYSTEM NOT PROGRAMMED
This warning message will appear if the theft deterrent
system has not been programmed through the DIC.
See ªPersonal Programmingº under the options mode in
DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-45for information
on how to set the theft-deterrent system.
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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TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVE
This symbol appears with
the TRACTION CONTROL
ACTIVE message.
If the vehicle has the traction control system, this
message will appear when the system is on. TRACTION
CONTROL ACTIVE will also appear in the Head-Up
Display (HUD), if equipped.
This warning message only displays while the ignition is
in RUN and will not disappear until driving conditions
change and the traction control is no longer active.
You cannot acknowledge this warning message
and clear it from the screen.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF
This symbol appears with
the TRACTION CONTROL
OFF message.
If the vehicle has the traction control system, this
message will appear when the traction control system is
no longer active due to a change in driving conditions.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF will also appear in the
Head-Up Display (HUD), if equipped.
This warning message only displays while the ignition
is in RUN and will disappear after three seconds.
This message will appear only if the TRACTION
CONTROL ACTIVE warning message preceded it.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message will appear if you drive the vehicle for
more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with one of the turn signals on.
It appears as a reminder to turn off the turn signal.
This message only displays when the ignition is in RUN.
A chime will sound continuously and the message will
not disappear until the turn signal is manually turned off,
or a turn is completed.
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Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive
in spurts Ð heavy acceleration followed by heavy
braking Ð rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is
a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool
between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much
faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace
with the traffic and allow realistic following distances,
you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking.
That means better braking and longer brake life.
If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake
normally but don't pump your brakes. If you do,
the pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine
stops, you will still have some power brake assist.
But you will use it when you brake. Once the power
assist is used up, it may take longer to stop and
the brake pedal will be harder to push.Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Your vehicle may have anti-lock brakes. ABS is an
advanced electronic braking system that will help
prevent a braking skid.
If your vehicle has anti-lock
brakes, this warning light
on the instrument panel
will come on brie¯y when
you start your vehicle.
When you start your engine, or when you begin to drive
away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself.
You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while
this test is going on, and you may even notice that
your brake pedal moves or pulses a little. This is normal.
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The Enhanced Traction System operates in all transaxle
shift lever positions. But the system can upshift the
transaxle only as high as the shift lever position you've
chosen, so you should use the lower gears only when
necessary. See
Automatic Transaxle Operation on
page 2-22.
This warning light appears
on the instrument panel to
indicate that the ETS is
not on.
This symbol, along with
the message TRACTION
CONTROL OFF will
also display on the DIC for
three seconds when the
ETS is not active.
See
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light on
page 3-38. When this warning light is on, the system will
not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions,
you should always leave the ETS on. But you can turn
the system off if you ever need to. You should turn the
system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud or
snow and rocking the vehicle is required. See ªRocking
Your Vehicle To Get It Outº under
If You Are Stuck:
In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-32.
To turn the system off,
press the traction control
button located on the
console.
If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the
button the system will turn off instantly. You can
turn the system back on at any time by pressing the
button again.
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