2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX display

HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED
This message appears when the amount of available
light outside the vehicle is low and the exterior
lamps control is off. This message informs the driver
that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended even
though the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) are still
illuminated and it has become dark enough outside to
require the headlamps and/or other exterior lamps.
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 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.
HOT COOLANT
Notice:If the HOT COOLANT warning message
appears on the DIC display, stop the vehicle as soon
as possible. Do not increase the engine speed
above normal idling speed. Severe engine damage
can result from driving a vehicle with an overheated
engine. See ªEngine Overheatingº in the Service
and Appearance Care section for more information.
This symbol will appear
with the HOT COOLANT
warning message.
This warning message will appear while the engine
coolant temperature is too hot. The hot coolant
temperature warning light will also appear on the
instrument panel cluster. Also, the engine coolant
temperature gage will read in the red or ªhotº area.
See
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
on page 3-39andEngine Coolant Temperature Gage
on page 3-39for more information.
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To avoid added strain, turn off the air conditioner if it is
on. When the coolant temperature returns to normal,
the air conditioning compressor can be turned back on.
This warning message will display only while the
ignition is in RUN. A chime will sound continuously
when this message is displayed. 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.HOT ENGINE OIL. REDUCE SPEED
This warning message will display when the vehicle's
engine oil is above the proper engine operating
temperature. Reduce the speed of the vehicle. If the
warning message continues to display, have the vehicle
serviced as soon as possible. A chime will sound
continuously when this message is displayed. Press the
set/reset button to acknowledge this warning message.
This clears 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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HOT TRANS FLUID
This symbol appears 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 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. See ª Uplevel DIC
with Trip Computerº under
DIC Controls and Displays
on page 3-45for more information.This warning 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 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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KEY FOB BATTERY LOW
This symbol appears 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. See
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation on page 2-5for more information.
This warning message will display when 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 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.
KEY IN IGNITION
This warning message will display and a chime will sound
continuously when the driver exits the vehicle while the
key is in the ignition after the engine is turned off.
This warning message cannot be acknowledged.
This message will disappear and the chiming will stop
when the key is removed from the ignition.
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LEFT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT
This warning message will appear when the left front turn
signal lamp needs to be replaced. SeeTaillamps, Turn
Signal, and Stoplamps on page 5-64for replacement
procedures.
This warning message will display when 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 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.
LEFT REAR TURN LAMP OUT
This warning message will appear when the left rear
turn signal lamp needs to be replaced. SeeTaillamps,
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps on page 5-64for
replacement procedures.
This warning 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 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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LOW BRAKE FLUID
This symbol appears with
the LOW BRAKE FLUID
warning message.
This warning message will appear when the brake ¯uid
level is low. Fill the brake master cylinder to the proper
level. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for the location of the brake master cylinder reservoir.
Also, seeBrakes on page 5-45for proper ¯uid level.
The brake light will also appear on the instrument panel
cluster when this message appears on the DIC.
This warning message will display only when the ignition
is in RUN. A chime will sound continuously while this
message is displayed. 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.
LOW FUEL
This symbol appears with
the LOW FUEL warning
message.
This warning message will appear when the vehicle is
low on fuel. Re®ll the fuel tank as soon as possible.
This warning 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 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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LOW OIL LEVEL
This symbol appears with
the LOW OIL LEVEL
warning message.
This warning message appears when the vehicle's
engine oil is low. Fill the oil to the proper level as soon
as possible. See
Engine Compartment Overview on
page 5-12for engine oil ®ll location. Also, seeEngine Oil
on page 5-16for information on the kind of oil to use
and proper oil level. SeeSupercharger Oil on page 5-21if the vehicle has a supercharged engine for information
on the kind of oil to use and proper oil level.
This warning message will display while the ignition is
in RUN. A chime will sound for 60 seconds when
this message is displayed. 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.
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 ªEngine Oilº in
the Service and Appearance Care section for
more information.
This symbol appears with
the LOW OIL PRESSURE
warning message.
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This warning message will appear when the vehicle's
engine oil pressure is low. The low oil pressure warning
light will also appear on the instrument panel.
Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage can
result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure.
Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible when
this warning message is displayed.
This warning message will display only while the ignition
is in RUN. A chime will sound continuously when this
message is displayed. 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.LOW WASHER FLUID
This symbol will appear
with the LOW WASHER
FLUID warning message.
This warning message appears when the windshield
washer ¯uid is low. Fill the windshield washer reservoir
as soon as possible. See
Engine Compartment
Overview on page 5-12for location of the windshield
washer reservoir. Also, seeWindshield Washer Fluid on
page 5-43for more information.
This warning message will display only while the ignition
is in RUN. A chime will sound continuously when this
message is displayed. 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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