PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2007 Owners Manual

LOW FUEL
This symbol comes on
with this message.
This message displays when the vehicle is low on
fuel. Rell the fuel tank as soon as possible.
This message displays while the ignition is in RUN.
A chime sounds 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 continues to display if it has not
been acknowledged when the engine is turned off.
It also re-displays 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
re-appears when the engine is turned on.
LOW OIL LEVEL
This symbol comes on
with this message.
On some vehicles, this message displays when the
vehicle’s engine oil is low. Fill the oil to the proper
level as soon as possible. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 346for engine oil
ll location. Also, seeEngine Oil on page 350for
information on the kind of oil to use and proper oil
level. If the vehicle has a supercharged engine, see
Supercharger Oil on page 355for information on
the kind of oil to use and proper oil level.
This message displays while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds 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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This message continues to display if it has not
been acknowledged when the engine is turned off.
It also re-displays 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
re-appears when the engine is turned on.
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
Engine Oil on page 350for more information.
This symbol comes on
with this message.This message displays when the vehicle’s engine
oil pressure is low. The low oil pressure warning
light also appears on the instrument panel cluster.
SeeOil Pressure Light on page 184.
Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage
can result from driving a vehicle with low oil
pressure. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer
as soon as possible when this warning message
is displayed.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds continuously when this
message is displayed. Press the set/reset button
to acknowledge this message and to clear it
from the screen.
This message continues to display if it has not
been acknowledged when the engine is turned off.
It also re-displays 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
re-appears when the engine is turned on.
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LOW WASHER FLUID
This symbol comes on
with this message.
This message displays when the windshield
washer uid is low. Fill the windshield washer uid
reservoir as soon as possible. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 346for location
of the windshield washer uid reservoir. Also,
seeWindshield Washer Fluid on page 377
for more information.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds 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 continues to display if it has not
been acknowledged when the engine is turned off.
It also re-displays 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
re-appears when the engine is turned on.
PARKING BRAKE ON
This symbol comes on
with this message.
This message displays to alert the driver when the
vehicle’s parking brake is on, the ignition is in
RUN, and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph
(8 km/h). SeeParking Brake on page 115for
more information.
The brake system warning light also appears on
the instrument panel cluster when this message
appears on the DIC. SeeBrake System Warning
Light on page 176.
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A chime sounds continuously while this message
is displayed if driving above 5 mph (8 km/h).
Press the set/reset button to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.
This message continues to display for
three seconds if it has not been acknowledged
when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays 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 re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
PARK LAMPS ON
This message displays to alert the driver when the
parking lamps are on, the ignition is in OFF,
and the key is removed. A chime sounds
continuously while this message is displayed. This
message cannot be acknowledged.
REDUCED ENGINE POWER
This symbol comes on
with this message.
This message displays when the vehicle’s engine
power is reduced. If this happens during driving
conditions, such as climbing a steep hill, the
transaxle may 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. If this message is on,
but there is no reduction in performance, proceed
to your destination. The performance may be
reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The
vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed
while this message is on, but acceleration and
speed may be reduced. Anytime this message
stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your
dealer for service as soon as possible.
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This message displays only when the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds 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 continues to display if it has not
been acknowledged when the engine is turned off.
It also re-displays 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
re-appears when the engine is turned on.
REMOTE START ACTIVE PRESS
HAZARD SWITCH TO CANCEL
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this
message displays when a remote start is initiated.
If you would like to cancel the remote start, turn
on the hazard warning ashers. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 134.
REMOTE START DISABLED
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this
message displays if a remote start attempt is
unsuccessful. This may be caused if any of the
following conditions are true when a remote
start attempt is made:
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.
The hazard warning ashers are turned on.
The maximum number of remote starts
or remote start attempts between ignition
cycles has been reached.
The content theft-deterrent alarm is on while
attempting to remote start the vehicle.
See “REMOTE START” underDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 226and “Remote Vehicle
Start” underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 87for more information.
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RIGHT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT
This message displays when the vehicle’s right
front turn signal needs to be replaced. SeeFront
Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps on
page 394for bulb replacement procedures.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds 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 continues to display if it has not
been acknowledged when the engine is turned off.
It also re-displays 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
re-appears when the engine is turned on.
RIGHT REAR TURN LAMP OUT
This message displays when the vehicle’s right
rear turn signal needs to be replaced. See
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps on
page 395for bulb replacement procedures.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds 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 continues to display if it has not
been acknowledged when the engine is turned off.
It also re-displays 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
re-appears when the engine is turned on.
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SERVICE ABS SYSTEM
This symbol comes on
with this message.
If the vehicle has the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS),
this message displays when the vehicle’s brakes
are not functioning properly. Have the brake system
serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds 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 continues to display if it has not
been acknowledged when the engine is turned off.
It also re-displays 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
re-appears when the engine is turned on.
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
This symbol comes on
with this message.
This message displays when the vehicle’s brakes
are not functioning properly. Have the brake
system serviced by your dealer as soon as
possible.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds 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 continues to display if it has not
been acknowledged when the engine is turned off.
It also re-displays 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
re-appears when the engine is turned on.
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SERVICE BRAKE APPLY SENSOR
This message displays 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 message displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds 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 continues to display if it has not
been acknowledged when the engine is turned off.
It also re-displays 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
re-appears when the engine is turned on.
SERVICE PARK LAMPS
This message displays if one of the vehicle’s
parking lamps needs to be replaced. SeeFront
Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps on page 394
for bulb replacement procedures.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds 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 continues to display if it has not
been acknowledged when the engine is turned off.
It also re-displays 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
re-appears when the engine is turned on.
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SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM
This symbol comes on
with this message.
If the vehicle has the StabiliTrak
®Plus system,
this message displays when it is not functioning
properly. A warning light also appears on the
instrument panel cluster. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) Warning Light on page 178
orEnhanced Traction System Warning Light on
page 179. SeeStabiliTrak
®Plus System on
page 295for more information. Have the
StabiliTrak
®Plus system serviced by your dealer
as soon as possible.This message displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds 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 continues to display if it has not
been acknowledged when the engine is turned off.
It also re-displays 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
re-appears when the engine is turned on.
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SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM
This message displays 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.
SeeKeys on page 84for information on the
PASS-Key
®III system.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds 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 continues to display if it has not
been acknowledged when the engine is turned off.
It also re-displays 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
re-appears when the engine is turned on.
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM
This message displays if a part on the Tire
Pressure Monitor (TPM) system is not working
properly. If you drive your vehicle while any of the
four sensors are missing or inoperable, the
warning comes on in about 20 minutes. A sensor
would be missing, for example, if you put
different wheels on your vehicle without
transferring the sensors. If the warning comes on
and stays on, there may be a problem with the
TPM. See your dealer.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. Press the set/reset button to acknowledge
this message and to clear it from the screen.
This message continues to display if it has
not been acknowledged when the engine is turned
off. It also re-displays 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
re-appears when the engine is turned on.
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