2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ignition

To program this mode use the following procedure:
1. Press and release the set/reset button to scroll to
either OFF or ON.
2. Press the options button again to advance to the
next screen.
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK:This screen can be used if
ON was selected for the AUTO DOOR LOCK feature.
This screen lets you select this feature to be turned
off, used for the driver's door only, or for all the doors.
If OFF is selected, none of the doors will unlock
when the vehicle's transaxle is shifted into PARK (P).
If DRIVER is selected, only the driver's door will unlock
when the vehicle's transaxle is shifted into PARK (P).
If ALL is selected, all the doors will unlock when
the vehicle's transaxle is shifted into PARK (P).
To program this mode use the following procedure:
1. Press and release the set/reset button to scroll to
either OFF, DRIVER or ALL.
2. Press the options button again to advance to the
next screen.AUTO DOOR LOCK ON:If DRIVER or ALL was selected
on the AUTO DOOR UNLOCK screen, this screen lets
you select when the vehicle's doors will unlock. The
choices are when the key is removed from the ignition or
when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P).
If KEY-OUT is selected, the auto door unlock will
function when the key is taken out of the ignition.
If PARK is selected, the auto door unlock will function
when the transaxle is shifted into PARK (P).
To program this mode use the following procedure:
1. Press and release the set/reset button to scroll to
either KEY-OUT or PARK.
2. Press the options button again to advance to the
next screen.
DELAYED LOCKING:This screen lets you select
whether this feature will be turned OFF or ON. The key
must be out of the ignition for this feature to work.
If OFF is selected, there will be no delayed locking of
the vehicle's doors.
If ON is selected, the locking of the vehicle's doors will
be delayed by 25 seconds after a power door lock
switch is pressed while the door is open, or the LOCK
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is
pressed while any door is open.
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To program this mode use the following procedure:
1. Press and release the set/reset button to scroll to
either OFF or ON.
2. Press the options button again to advance to the
next screen.
REMOTE LOCKS FEEDBACK:This screen lets you
select this option to be turned OFF, or lets you choose
from two methods of veri®cation, LIGHTS or LIGHTS
and HORN, that indicate the vehicle's doors are locked
when the LOCK button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter is pressed.
If OFF is selected, this feature will not be programmed.
If LIGHTS is selected, the exterior lamps will ¯ash
when the lock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter is pressed.
If LIGHTS and HORN is selected, the exterior lamps will
¯ash when the lock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter is pressed, and the horn will sound
when the LOCK button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter is pressed again within ®ve seconds of the
previous command.
To program this mode use the following procedure:
1. Press the set/reset button to scroll to OFF, LIGHTS
or LIGHTS and HORN.
2. Press the options button again to advance to the
next screen.If the vehicle does not have a content theft-deterrent
system, the next screens with PROGRAMMED
FINISHED and DISPLAY OFF will appear.
If the vehicle does have a content theft-deterrent
system, the next screen will appear.
THEFT DETERRENT:Your vehicle may be equipped
with a content theft-deterrent system. Once it is
turned on, the system will activate if someone tries to
enter the vehicle without using the remote keyless entry
transmitter or the correct key. It will also activate
when an incorrect key is used in the ignition. This screen
lets you select this feature to be turned OFF or ON.
If OFF is selected, the theft-deterrent system will
not function.
If ON is selected, the theft-deterrent system will be
activated.
To program this mode use the following procedure:
1. Press the set/reset button to scroll to OFF or ON.
2. Press the options button again to advance to
the next screen.
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KEY CYLINDER DISARM:This screen lets you select
this feature to be turned OFF or ON. This mode
arms the vehicle's ignition so that if a key other than
the one that came with the vehicle is used to try to start
it, the horn will sound.
If OFF is selected, the content theft-deterrent system
will not disarm when the vehicle is unlocked using
the door lock, or if someone tampers with the door lock.
If ON is selected, the content theft-deterrent system
will disarm when the vehicle unlocked using the door key
cylinder. This alerts the content theft-deterrent system
to start the arming process when a lock switch is
pressed while the door is open.
To program this mode do use the following procedure:
1. Press the set/reset button to scroll to OFF or ON.
2. Press the options button again to advance to the
next screen.LOCK SWITCH ARM:If the vehicle is equipped with
the content theft-deterrent system and ON was selected
on the THEFT DETERRENT screen, this screen lets
you select this feature to be turned OFF or ON.
If OFF is selected, the theft-deterrent system will not
activate this feature.
If ON is selected, the content theft-deterrent system
will arm when the doors are locked with the door lock
switch. The key must be removed from the ignition when
the doors are locked or the content theft-deterrent
system will not arm.
To program this mode use the following procedure:
1. Press the set/reset button to scroll to OFF or ON.
2. Press the options button again to advance to
the next screen.
PROGRAMMING FINISHED will appear on the next
screen. This con®rms that the personal options
programming is complete.
DISPLAY OFF will appear on the next screen.
This screen will ªcount downº and then go blank.
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DIC Warnings and Messages
These messages will appear if there is a problem in
one of the vehicle's systems. They will override
any other mode or screen the DIC may be in.
Some messages allow you to erase them from the
DIC screen. To do this you must acknowledge
the message. To acknowledge or clear the message
from the screen, press the set/reset button on the DIC.
See
DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-45for
DIC button descriptions.
Other warning messages are not allowed to be erased
until the problem indicated by the warning message
is taken care of. When the problem indicated by
the message is resolved, it can be acknowledged and
the screen can be reset.
Be sure to take any message that appears on the
DIC screen seriously and remember that clearing the
messages that are able to be acknowledged, will
only make the message disappear, not the problem.
A/C OFF FOR ENGINE PROTECTION
This warning message appears when the engine coolant
becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air
conditioning compressor is automatically turned off.
When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air
conditioning compressor will turn back on. You can
continue to drive your vehicle.
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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AJAR
This symbol appears
with the AJAR warning
message.
This warning message appears when a door, the trunk
or the hood of the vehicle is not properly closed.
The graphic will highlight the hood or trunk if either
one is not closed properly. The graphic will indicate a
highlighted, open door to show which door or doors
are not properly closed.
This warning message will display while the ignition is
in RUN. A chime will sound for two seconds when
the ignition is shifted out of PARK (P). 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.
CHANGE OIL SOON
This symbol appears with
the CHANGE OIL SOON
warning message.
This warning message indicates that the life of the engine
oil has expired and it should be changed within 200 miles.
See
Engine Oil on page 5-16for more information.
When you reset the CHANGE OIL SOON message by
acknowledging the message, you must also reset
the ENGINE OIL MONITOR SYSTEM screen under the
options menu on the DIC. See ªEngine Oil Monitor
Systemº in options under
DIC Controls and Displays
on page 3-45for more information.
This warning message will display 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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CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE
This symbol appears with
the CHARGING SYSTEM
FAILURE warning
message.
This warning message indicates that there is a problem
with the generator and battery charging systems.
Have the electrical system checked by your dealer as
soon as possible.
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.
CHECK GAS CAP
This warning message appears when the gas cap is not
on, or is not fully tightened. Check the gas cap to ensure
it is on and properly tightened.
This warning message will display while the ignition is
in RUN. A chime will sound for two seconds when this
message is displayed and then the screen will clear after
three seconds. 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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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
This symbol appears
with the CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE warning
message.
If the vehicle has ABS brakes, this warning message
will appear when the air pressure in one of the tires
is too low or too high. Check the vehicle's tire pressure
as soon as possible, and ®ll the affected tire to the
appropriate level. The correct tire in¯ation pressure
should be set to those shown on the tire-loading
information label on the vehicle. See
Loading Your
Vehicle on page 4-35for more information.When you reset the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE screen
by acknowledging it, you must also reset the TIRE
INFLATION MONITOR SYSTEM screen located under
the option menu in the DIC. See ªTire In¯ation Monitor
Systemº in the options section 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 and then the screen will clear
after three seconds. 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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CRUISE SET
This symbol appears with
the CRUISE SET message.
This message will appear whenever the cruise control
is set. See
Cruise Control Lever on page 3-8and
the ªDISPLAY UNITSº screen in the options menu under
DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-45for more
information.
The cruise symbol will disappear when the cruise control
is cancelled, the brakes are applied, or when the cruise
control is turned off.The cruise set speed and the speed indicated by the
speedometer may not always be exactly the same.
This message will display when the ignition is in RUN.
The screen clears after three seconds, and the message
does not re-display for three seconds after the ignition
is turned off or started.
This message does not need to be acknowledged.
DELAYED LOCKING
This message will appear when the doors of the vehicle
are closed and the delayed locking feature has been
programmed through the DIC. See ªDelayed Lockingº in
the options menu under
DIC Controls and Displays
on page 3-45for more information.
This message will appear when the ignition is in OFF.
A chime will sound for two seconds when this message
is displayed.
This message cannot be acknowledged.
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