2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Owners Manual

The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store those in
the trunk as far forward as possible.
Unhook the net so that it will lie at when not in use.
Sunroof
If the vehicle has a sunroof, it includes a sliding glass
panel and a sunshade. The switch to control the sunroof
is located in the headliner. The switch works only
while the ignition is on or in ACC, or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is on. SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 2-22.
Vent:Open the sunshade by hand. Push the switch
toward the rear of the vehicle once and the sunroof
will open to the vent position. Push the switch forward
to close.
Open/Express-Open:Push the switch toward the
rear of the vehicle a second time and the sunroof will
open the remainder of the way. The sunshade will open
with the sunroof if the switch is pushed toward the
rear of the vehicle twice.
Close:Push and hold the front of the switch until the
sunroof motor stops. The sunshade must be closed
by hand.
Uplevel Version Shown
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✍NOTES
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-5
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wiper Lever...................................3-9
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-14
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-15
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-15
Fog Lamps..................................................3-16
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver........................3-17
Interior Lamps..............................................3-17
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-17
Courtesy Lamps...........................................3-18
Entry Lighting...............................................3-18
Delayed Entry Lighting...................................3-18
Delayed Exit Lighting.....................................3-19
Front Reading Lamps....................................3-19
Overhead Console Reading Lamps.................3-19
Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps................3-19Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-20
Head-Up Display (HUD).................................3-20
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-24
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-25
Climate Controls............................................3-26
Climate Control System.................................3-26
Dual Automatic Climate Control System...........3-29
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-33
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-33
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-35
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-36
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-37
Tachometer.................................................3-37
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-38
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-38
Up-Shift Light...............................................3-39
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-40
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-41
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light......3-42
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light.........3-42
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-43
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-43
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-44
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-47
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-47
Cruise Control Light......................................3-48
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-48
Fuel Gage...................................................3-48
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-49
DIC Controls and Displays
(Base Level DIC).......................................3-49
DIC Controls and Displays
(Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer)................3-57
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-69
Audio System(s).............................................3-92
Setting the Time...........................................3-93
Radio with CD (Base Level)...........................3-93Radio with CD (MP3)..................................3-104
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-118
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-132
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-132
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-133
Radio Reception.........................................3-134
Care of Your CDs.......................................3-134
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-134
Backglass Antenna......................................3-134
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-135
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-135
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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✍NOTES
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Instrument Panel Overview
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The main components of the instrument panel are the
following:
A. Side Window Defogger Outlets. SeeOutlet
Adjustment on page 3-33.
B. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-33.
C. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps
on page 3-14.
D. TAP-Shift™ Control (If Equipped). SeeAutomatic
Transaxle Operation on page 2-25.
E. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-5.
F. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-36.
G. Windshield Wiper Lever. SeeWindshield Wiper
Lever on page 3-9.
H. Ignition. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-22.
I. Driver Information Center (DIC). SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-49.
J. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-92.
K. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-133.
L. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-10.
M. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever, on Steering Column.
SeeTilt Wheel on page 3-6.N. Interior Lamps Brightness Control. SeeInterior
Lamps on page 3-17.
O. Cruise Control. SeeCruise Control on page 3-10.
P. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
on page 3-26.
Q. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-38.
R. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. SeeInstrument Panel
Fuse Block on page 5-104.
Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ashers let you warn others.
They also let police know you have a problem. Your
front and rear turn signal lamps will ash on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is
located on top of the
steering column.
Your hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key is not in
the ignition.
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Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps ash on and off. Press the button again to
turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your turn
signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Horn
Press the vehicle’s steering wheel pad to sound the horn.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel enables the position of the steering wheel to
be adjusted. The lever that lets the steering wheel tilt
is located on the outboard side of the steering column.
To tilt the steering wheel, hold it and pull the lever.
Move the steering wheel to a comfortable driving
position and release the lever to lock it into place.
Tilt the steering wheel to the highest position to give
more room when exiting and entering the vehicle.
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