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Seats and Restraint Systems
....................... 7
Front Seats
.............................................. 8
Rear Seats
............................................. 16
Safety Belts
............................................ 17
Child Restraints
...................................... 39
Airbag System
........................................ 64
Restraint System Check
......................... 80
Features and Controls
................................ 83
Keys
....................................................... 84
Doors and Locks
.................................... 92
Windows
................................................ 98
Theft-Deterrent Systems
....................... 100
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
..... 105
Mirrors
.................................................. 121
OnStar
®System
................................... 122
Storage Areas
...................................... 126
Sunroof
................................................ 128Instrument Panel
....................................... 129
Instrument Panel Overview
................... 132
Climate Controls
................................... 157
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
.......................................... 168
Driver Information Center (DIC)
............ 186
Audio System(s)
................................... 233
Driving Your Vehicle
................................. 283
Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
..................................... 284
Towing
................................................. 322
Service and Appearance Care
.................. 333
Service
................................................. 336
Fuel
...................................................... 338
Checking Things Under the Hood
......... 344
Headlamp Aiming
................................. 388
Bulb Replacement
................................ 391
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner ManualM
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this manual you will nd these notices:
Notice:These mean there is something
that could damage your vehicle.
A notice tells about something that can damage
the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be
covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could
be costly. But the notice will tell what to do to help
avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors
or in different words.
There are also warning labels on the vehicle.
They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along
with the text describing the operation or information
relating to a specic component, control, message,
gage, or indicator.
If you need help guring out a specic name of a
component, gage, or indicator, reference the
following topics:
Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
Features and Controls in Section 2
Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
Climate Controls in Section 3
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in
Section 3
Audio System(s) in Section 3
Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
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ACC (ACCESSORY):This position allows things
like the radio and windshield wipers to operate
while the engine is off.
R(RUN):This position is where the key returns
to after the vehicle is started. With the engine
off, the RUN position displays some of the warning
and indicator lights.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key
in the ACC or RUN position with the engine
off. You may not be able to start your vehicle if
the battery is allowed to drain for an extended
period of time.
/(START):This position starts the engine. Let
go of the key when the engine starts. The key will
return to the RUN for normal driving.
A continuous warning chime will sound and a KEY
IN IGNITION message will display on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) if the key is turned
to OFF or ACC and the driver’s door is opened.
Key In the Ignition
Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it
is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you
leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle,
a chime will sound, when you open the driver’s
door. Always remember to remove your key from
the ignition and take it with you. This will lock
your ignition and transaxle. Also, always remember
to lock the doors.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key
in the ignition while your vehicle is parked.
You may not be able to start your vehicle after it
has been parked for an extended period of time.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
If the vehicle has Retained Accessory
Power (RAP), certain features will continue to
operate for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key
is turned to OFF unless a door is opened.
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Parking Brake
The parking brake is
located to the left of the
brake pedal near the
driver’s door. To set the
parking brake, hold
the regular brake pedal
down with the right
foot. Push down on the
parking brake pedal,
with the left foot.
To release the parking brake, hold the regular
brake pedal down with the right foot and push the
parking brake pedal with the left foot. When the
left foot is lifted, the parking brake pedal will lift to
the released position.
A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is
set, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is not
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).The brake light will also appear on the instrument
panel cluster when the parking brake is set. It will
stay on if the parking brake does not release fully.
The PARKING BRAKE ON message will also
appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC)
when the parking brake is set. SeeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 200for more information.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on
can overheat the brake system and cause
premature wear or damage to brake system
parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully
released and the brake warning light is
off before driving.
If the vehicle is towing a trailer and parked on a
hill, seeTowing a Trailer on page 324. That
section shows what to do rst to keep the trailer
from moving.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 132
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 134
Other Warning Devices............................. 134
Horn.......................................................... 134
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 135
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 135
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 136
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 137
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 137
Windshield Wiper Lever............................. 138
Cruise Control........................................... 140
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 144
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 145
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 145
Fog Lamps................................................ 146
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................. 146
Interior Lamps........................................... 146
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 147
Courtesy Lamps........................................ 147
Dome Lamp.............................................. 147
Entry Lighting............................................ 148
Delayed Entry Lighting.............................. 148
Delayed Exit Lighting................................. 149
Front Reading Lamps................................ 149
Overhead Console Reading Lamps........... 149Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps.......... 149
Electric Power Management...................... 150
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 151
Head-Up Display (HUD)............................ 151
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 156
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 157
Climate Controls......................................... 157
Climate Control System............................. 157
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.... 162
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 166
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 166
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 168
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 169
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 170
Tachometer............................................... 171
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 171
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 172
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 172
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 173
Up-Shift Light............................................ 175
Brake System Warning Light..................... 176
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 177
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light.............. 178
Section 3 Instrument Panel
129

Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 178
Enhanced Traction System
Warning Light........................................ 179
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light........................................ 179
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 180
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 180
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 184
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 185
Cruise Control Light.................................. 185
Highbeam On Light................................... 185
Fuel Gage................................................. 185
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 186
DIC Controls and Displays
(Base Level DIC)................................... 186
DIC Controls and Displays
(Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer)........... 190
DIC Compass (Uplevel DIC)...................... 198
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 200
DIC Vehicle Customization........................ 226Audio System(s)......................................... 233
Setting the Time........................................ 234
Radio with CD (Base Level)...................... 235
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 245
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................. 255
Using an MP3........................................... 269
XM Radio Messages................................. 275
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 277
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 277
Radio Reception........................................ 278
Care of Your CDs..................................... 279
Care of the CD Player.............................. 279
Backglass Antenna.................................... 280
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 281
Chime Level Adjustment............................ 281
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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6(Low Speed):Push the lever up to the
second position for steady wiping cycles at a slow
speed.
1(High Speed):Push the lever up to the
third position for steady wiping cycles at a high
speed.
7(Mist):For a single wiping cycle, push the
lever down once and let go. The wipers will
stop after one cycle. For additional cycles, hold
the lever down.
About 30 seconds after the wipers are on, the
headlamps, taillamps, and instrument panel
lighting will come on, and the Driver Information
Center (DIC) back lighting will decrease to
the night time mode. About ten seconds after the
wipers are turned off, all the lamps will go back
to the AUTO (Automatic) mode. SeeExterior
Lamps on page 144.
Windshield Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
The windshield washer button is located at the
end of the windshield wiper lever.
K(Washer Fluid):Press this button to activate
the washer uid to spray onto the windshield.
The wipers will run for a few cycles to clear the
windshield. For more wash cycles, press and hold
the button.
If the vehicle is low on washer uid, the LOW
WASHER FLUID message will appear on
the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. See
“LOW WASHER FLUID” underDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 200for more information.
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Headlamps on Reminder
A warning chime will sound if the vehicle’s ignition
is off and the driver’s door is opened when the
exterior lamp control is left on in either the
headlamp or parking lamp position.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, but they can be especially
helpful in the short periods after dawn and before
sunset. Daytime running lamps are required to
function at all times on all vehicles rst sold
in Canada.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel
makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered.
The DRL system will make the low-beam
headlamps come on at reduced brightness when
the following conditions are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamps control is off.
The parking brake is released.While the DRL are on, only the vehicle’s low-beam
headlamps will be on at reduced brightness.
The turn signal, taillamps, sidemarker and other
lamps will not be on. The instrument panel cluster
will not be lit up either.
When it is dark enough outside, the DRL will turn
off and the vehicle’s headlamps and parking
lamps will turn on. The other lamps that come on
with the headlamps will also come on.
When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps
will go off and the DRL will come on.
To idle the vehicle with the DRL off, turn the
exterior lamp control off and then do one of the
following:
Turn the exterior lamp control to the parking
lamp position.
Turn the exterior lamp control to the headlamp
position.
Turn the exterior lamp control from AUTO to
off and back to AUTO.
This feature is not available for vehicles rst sold
in Canada.
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Electric Power Management
The vehicle has Electric Power Management
(EPM) that estimates the battery’s temperature and
state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for
best performance and extended life of the battery.
When the battery’s state of charge is low, the
voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge
back in. When the state of charge is high, the
voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging.
If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage or voltage
display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you
may see the voltage move up or down. This is
normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be
displayed.
The battery can be discharged at idle if the
electrical loads are very high. This is true for all
vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator)
may not be spinning fast enough at idle to
produce all the power that is needed for very high
electrical loads.A high electrical load occurs when several of the
following loads are on: headlamps, high beams,
fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate
control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine
cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into
accessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the
battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s
output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It
can increase engine idle speed to generate more
power, whenever needed. It can temporarily
reduce the power demands of some accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels,
without being noticeable. In rare cases at the
highest levels of corrective action, this action may
be noticeable to the driver. If so, a Driver
Information Center (DIC) message might be
displayed, such as Battery Saver Active. If this
message is displayed, it is recommended that the
driver reduce the electrical loads as much as
possible. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 200.
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I II III IIII (Brightness):Turn the outer ring on the
HUD control clockwise to dim the display and
counterclockwise to brighten it.
w(Up):Press this portion of the switch on the
HUD control to move the image up.
x(Down):Press this portion of the switch on
the HUD control to move the image down.
Move the image as low as possible on the
windshield, keeping it in full view.
?(Page):Press this button to select the display
formats. Release the page button when the
format number with the desired display is shown
on the HUD.
Format One:This display gives the
speedometer reading (in English or metric
units), transaxle positions, compass direction,
and the outside air temperature.
Format Two:This display includes the
information in Format One without the compass
direction and the outside air temperature.
Format Three:This display includes all the
information in Format One, but turns the
instrument cluster lighting off. Format three is
only available at night.
All formats will show the turn-by-turn guidance
information. It will display the next turn, direction,
street name, and distance to the selected
destination. When you near your destination, the
HUD will display a distance bar that will ll in
the closer you get to your destination. All
navigation information is provided to the HUD by
the navigation radio, if the vehicle has one.
The warning indicators still appear on the
instrument panel when required. The HUD will
display Stealth Mode On.
The HUD will store the last display format selected.
If the last format displayed was Format One or
Format Three, then Format One will be displayed
when the vehicle is started.
If the last format was Format Two, then Format
Two will be displayed.
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