2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Owners Manual

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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Audio System(s)
Notice:Before you add any sound equipment to
your vehicle ± like a tape player, CB radio, mobile
telephone or two-way radio ± be sure you can
add what you want. If you can, it's very important
to do it properly. Added sound equipment may
interfere with the operation of your vehicle's engine,
radio or other systems, and even damage them.
Your vehicle's systems may interfere with the
operation of sound equipment that has been added
improperly.
So, before adding sound equipment, check with
your dealer and be sure to check federal rules
covering mobile radio and telephone units.
Your audio system has been designed to operate easily
and to give years of listening pleasure. You will get
the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with
it ®rst. Figure out which radio you have in your vehicle,
®nd out what your audio system can do and how to
operate all of its controls to be sure you're getting the
most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory
Power (RAP). With RAP, you can play your audio
system even after the ignition is turned off. See
ªRetained Accessory Power (RAP)º underIgnition
Positions on page 2-18.
Setting the Time
Your radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to
represent hours and an M or MIN to represent minutes.
Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour
appears on the display. AM will also appear for morning
hours. Press and hold the minute button until the
correct minute appears on the display. The time may be
set with the ignition on or off.
To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting
Radio Data System (RDS) information, press and hold
the hour and minute buttons at the same time until
UPDATED appears on the display. If the time is not
available from the station, NO UPDATE will appear on
the display.
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