PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2007 Manual Online

Notice:If you damage the covering for the
driver’s or the right front passenger’s airbag, or
the side impact airbag covering (if equipped) on
the ceiling near the side windows, the airbag
may not work properly. You may have to replace
the airbag module in the steering wheel, both
the airbag module and the instrument panel for
the right front passenger’s airbag, or side
impact airbag module and ceiling covering for
roof-mounted side impact airbags (if equipped.)
Do not open or break the airbag coverings.Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
{CAUTION:
A crash can damage the restraint systems
in your vehicle. A damaged restraint
system may not properly protect the
person using it, resulting in serious injury
or even death in a crash. To help make
sure your restraint systems are working
properly after a crash, have them
inspected and any necessary
replacements made as soon as possible.
If you have had a crash, do you need new belts or
LATCH system parts?
After a very minor collision, nothing may be
necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they
would be if worn during a more severe crash,
then you need new parts.
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If the LATCH system was being used during a
more severe crash, you may need new LATCH
system parts.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace them.
Collision damage also may mean you will need to
have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts
repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may
be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system
was not being used at the time of the collision.
If an airbag inates, you will need to replace airbag
system parts. See the part on the airbag system
earlier in this section.
If the frontal airbags inate, you will also need to
replace the driver’s and right front passenger’s
safety belt buckle assembly. Be sure to do
so. Then the new buckle assembly will be there to
help protect you in a collision.After a crash you may need to replace the driver
and front passenger’s safety belt buckle
assemblies, even if the frontal airbags have not
deployed. The driver and front passenger’s safety
belt buckle assemblies contain the safety belt
pretensioners. Have your safety belt pretensioners
checked if your vehicle has been in a collision,
or if your airbag readiness light stays on after you
start your vehicle or while you are driving. See
Airbag Readiness Light on page 172.
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Keys.............................................................. 84
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 86
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation................................................. 87
Doors and Locks.......................................... 92
Door Locks................................................. 92
Power Door Locks....................................... 94
Delayed Locking.......................................... 94
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.......... 95
Rear Door Security Locks........................... 95
Lockout Protection....................................... 96
Trunk.......................................................... 96
Windows....................................................... 98
Power Windows.......................................... 99
Sun Visors................................................ 100
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 100
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 100
PASS-Key
®III ........................................... 102
PASS-Key®III Operation........................... 103
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 105
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 105
Ignition Positions....................................... 105
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 106
Starting the Engine.................................... 107Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 108
Active Fuel Management™........................ 109
Automatic Transaxle Operation.................. 110
Parking Brake........................................... 115
Shifting Into Park (P) ................................. 116
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 117
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 118
Engine Exhaust......................................... 119
Running the Engine While Parked............. 120
Mirrors......................................................... 121
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®....... 121
Outside Power Mirrors............................... 121
Outside Convex Mirror............................... 122
OnStar
®System.......................................... 122
Storage Areas............................................. 126
Glove Box................................................. 126
Cupholder(s).............................................. 126
Sunglasses Storage Compartment............. 127
Front Seat Storage Net............................. 127
Center Console Storage Area.................... 127
Assist Handles.......................................... 127
Convenience Net....................................... 127
Sunroof....................................................... 128
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Keys
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous for many
reasons. They could operate the power
windows or other controls or even make
the vehicle move. The children or others
could be badly injured or even killed.
Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with
children.
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The key can be used for
the ignition, as well as
the driver’s door
lock and storage
compartments.
The key comes with a bar coded tag attached to
the key ring. Keep this bar coded tag and give it to
your dealer if a new key needs to be made.The vehicle has the PASS-Key®III vehicle theft
system. The key has a transponder in the key head
that matches a decoder in the vehicle’s instrument
panel. The key will have PK3 stamped on it. If a
replacement key or an additional key is needed, it
must be purchased from your dealer.
Any new PASS-Key
®III key must be programmed
before it will start the vehicle. SeePASS-Key®III
on page 102for more information on programming
a new key.
In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance.
SeeRoadside Assistance Program on page 498
for more information.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in your
vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle
to get in. Be sure you have spare keys.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system
operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Rules
and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.At times you may notice a decrease in operating
range. This is normal for any RKE system.
If the transmitter does not work or if you have to
stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter
to work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from
your vehicle. You may need to stand closer
during rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects
may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps
to the left or right, hold the transmitter
higher, and try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement”
underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 87.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer
or a qualied technician for service.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The vehicle’s doors can be locked and unlocked,
and the trunk can be opened from about
3 feet (1 m) up to 60 feet (18 m) away with
the remote keyless entry transmitter.
If your vehicle has the remote vehicle start
feature, you can also start the vehicle’s engine
with the remote keyless entry transmitter.The following functions may be available with your
vehicle’s remote keyless entry system:/(Remote Vehicle Start):If your vehicle has
this feature, the engine may be started from
outside the vehicle using the remote keyless entry
transmitter. See “Remote Vehicle Start” later in
this section for more detailed information.
Q(Lock):Press the lock button to lock all the
doors. If enabled through the Driver Information
Center (DIC), the parking lamps may ash
once and the horn may chirp once to indicate
locking has occurred. See “REMOTE LOCKS
FEEDBACK” underDIC Controls and Displays
(Base Level DIC) on page 186orDIC Controls and
Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on
page 190for programming information. Pressing
the lock button will arm the content theft-deterrent
system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on
page 100for more information.
Remote Keyless Entry
with Remote StartRemote Keyless Entry
without Remote Start
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"(Unlock):Press the unlock button one time to
unlock the driver’s door. Press the unlock
button again within ve seconds to unlock the
other doors. The interior lamps will come on and
stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned
on. If enabled through the DIC, the parking
lamps may ash once and the horn may chirp
once to indicate unlocking has occurred. See
“REMOTE LOCKS FEEDBACK” underDIC
Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on
page 186orDIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel
DIC with Trip Computer) on page 190. Pressing
the unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter will disarm the content theft-deterrent
system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 100
for more details.
V(Trunk Release):Press and hold this
button for about one second to release the trunk
lid. The transaxle must be in PARK (P) for
this feature to operate.
L(Panic Alarm):Press this button to activate
the alarm. The ignition must be in OFF for the
remote alarm to work. When the remote alarm
button is pressed the headlamps will ash and the
horn will sound repeatedly for two minutes. The
alarm will turn off when the ignition is moved
to RUN or the remote alarm button is pressed
again.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your
vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased through your
GM dealer. Remember to bring any additional
transmitters with you when you go to your dealer.
When the dealer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining
transmitters must also be matched. Once your
dealer has coded the new transmitter, the
lost transmitter cannot unlock your vehicle. The
vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters
matched to it.
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Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in the remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about four years.
If the battery is weak the transmitter will not work
within its normal range. It is probably time to
change the battery if you have to be very close to
the vehicle before the transmitter works.
The KEY FOB BATTERY LOW message, in the
vehicle’s DIC, will display, if the remote keyless
entry transmitter battery is low.
Notice:When replacing the battery, use care
not to touch any of the circuitry. Static
from your body transferred to these surfaces
may damage the transmitter.To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry
transmitter, do the following:
1. Insert a at object with a thin edge into the
notch, located below the panic alarm button,
and separate the bottom half from the top
half of the transmitter.
2. Remove the old battery and replace it with the
new one. Make sure the positive side (+) of
the battery faces up. Use one three-volt,
CR2032 battery, or equivalent type.
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3. Put the two halves back together. Make sure
the cover is on tight so water will not get
inside the transmitter.
4. Test the operation of the transmitter with the
vehicle.
Remote Vehicle Start
Your vehicle may have a remote start feature.
This feature allows you to start the engine
from outside the vehicle. It may also start the
vehicle’s heating or air conditioning systems and
rear window defogger. When the remote start
system is active, the climate control system will
heat or cool the inside of the vehicle based on the
outside temperature. The rear window defogger
will be turned on by the climate control system
when it is heating the inside of the vehicle. Normal
operation of the system will return after the key
is turned to RUN.
Laws in some communities may restrict the use of
remote starters. For example, some laws may
require a person using remote start to have
the vehicle in view when doing so. Check local
regulations for any requirements on remote starting
of vehicles.Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle
is low on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel.
The remote start feature provides two separate
starts per ignition cycle, each with 10 minutes of
engine running time.
The remote start system needs to be reset after
your vehicle’s engine is started two times using the
transmitter’s remote start button. The remote
start system is reset by inserting the vehicle’s key
into the ignition switch and turning to RUN.
SeeIgnition Positions on page 105for information
regarding the ignition positions on your vehicle.
Your remote keyless entry transmitter with
the remote start button provides an increased
range of operation. You can start your vehicle from
about 492 feet (150 m) away. However, the
range may be less while the vehicle is running,
and as a result you may need to be closer to your
vehicle to turn it off than you were to turn it on.
There are other conditions which can affect
the performance of the transmitter, seeRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 86for
additional information.
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