remote control PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2005 User Guide

REMOTE START:If your vehicle has the remote start
feature, this screen allows this feature to be turned
OFF or ON. The remote start feature allows you to start
the engine from outside of the vehicle using your
remote keyless entry transmitter. See “Remote Vehicle
Start” underRemote Keyless Entry System Operation
on page 2-5for more information.
If OFF is selected, the remote start feature will be
disabled.
If ON is selected, the remote start feature will be
enabled.
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.
PROGRAMMING FINISHED will appear on the next
screen. This conrms that the personal options
programming is complete.
DISPLAY OFF will appear on the next screen. The
screen will count down and then go blank. Press the
options button to advance to a new screen.DIC Controls and Displays
(Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer)
The Driver Information Center (DIC) control buttons and
the message display screen are located above the
radio. The DIC gives 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 the vehicle’s
systems may display on the DIC screen.
The outside temperature automatically appears on the
bottom right corner of the DIC display screen. If the
outside temperature is below 38°F (3°C), the temperature
reading will toggle between displaying the outside
temperature and the word ICE for two minutes. If there is
a problem with the system that controls the temperature
display, the letters OC (Open Circuit) or SC (Short
Circuit) will appear on the display. If this occurs, have the
vehicle serviced by your GM dealer.
The vehicle’s transaxle position and the direction the
vehicle is traveling will also appear on the DIC screen.
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HOT TRANS FLUID
This symbol comes on 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 by your
GM dealer 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. SeeDIC Controls
and Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 3-49orDIC
Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer)
on page 3-57for more information.
This 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 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.
If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.
KEY FOB BATTERY LOW
This symbol comes on 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. SeeRemote Keyless Entry System Operation
on page 2-5for more information.
This 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 message and to clear it from the screen.
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REDUCED ENGINE POWER
This symbol comes on 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 message will display only when the ignition is in
RUN. A chime will sound 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 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.
If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.
REMOTE START ACTIVE PRESS
HAZARD SWITCH TO CANCEL
This warning message will come on when a remote
start is initiated. If you would like to cancel the remote
start, turn on the hazard warning ashers. See
Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-5.
REMOTE START DISABLED
This warning message will come on if a remote start
attempt is unsuccessful. This may be caused by any of
the following conditions:
The remote start system is disabled through
the DIC.
The key is in the ignition.
The hood or the doors are not closed.
There is an emission control system malfunction.
The engine coolant temperature is too high.
The oil pressure is low.
See “REMOTE START” underDIC Controls and
Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 3-49orDIC Controls
and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on
page 3-57and “Remote Vehicle Start” underRemote
Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5for
more information.
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Fuse Usage
CANISTER Fuel Tank Solenoid Canister
PK LAMPS Parking Lamps
RADIO/AMP Radio Amplier
RFA/MODRemote Function Activator
(Remote Keyless Entry)
DISPLAYSInstrument Panel Displays/Head-Up
Display (HUD), Driver Information
Center (DIC)
INT LIGHT Interior Lamps
HVAC Climate Controls
CHMSL/BKUPCenter High Mounted Stop
Lamp/Back-Up Lamps
PWR WDO Power Windows
SPRIN G
COIL 2Steering Wheel Control Switches
PWR SEAT Power Seat
TURN/HAZTurn Signals/Hazard Warning
Lamps
PWR MIRS Power Mirrors
HTD SEAT Heated Seat
To reinstall the end panel, position the lower section
with the edge of the instrument panel, and press
the sides of the panel until it snaps into place.Underhood Fuse Block
Some fuses are located in
a fuse block in the engine
compartment on the
passenger’s side.
A fuse chart is on the inside of the cover. To take the
cover off, press the tab at the bottom of the cover
and pull.
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Fuses Usage
1 Left Front High-Beam Headlamp
2 Right Front High-Beam Headlamp
3 Left Front Low-Beam Headlamp
4 Right Front Low-Beam Headlamp
5 Windshield Wipers/Washer
6 Washer/Remote Vehicle Current
Fuses Usage
7 Fog Lamps
9 SIR
10 Auxiliary Power
11 Horn
12 Emission
13 A/C Clutch
14 Oxygen Sensor
15 Power Control Module
16Power Control Module/Electronic
Throttle Control
17 Electronic Throttle Control
18 Display
19 Anti-Lock Brake Solenoid
20 Fuel Injection
21 Transmission Solenoid
22 Fuel Pump
23 Anti-Lock Brakes
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