2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX engine

DAYTIME DISPLAY ENHANCEMENTS:This menu
allows selection of the color of the display message.
When ON is selected for the daytime enhancement,
the messages will appear black on a red screen. This
combination makes it easier to see the DIC messages
during the daytime. When OFF is selected, or when
the headlamps are on, the messages will appear red
on a black background.
To set the daytime display enhancements function,
use the following procedure:
1. Press the set/reset button to select OFF or ON.
2. Press the options button to advance to the
next screen.
ENGINE OIL MONITOR SYSTEM:This menu allows
the engine oil monitor system to be reset. See
Engine Oil Life System on page 5-18.
To reset the engine oil monitor system, use the following
procedure:
1. Press the set/reset button after an oil change to
reset the engine oil monitor system. The
conrmation, ENGINE OIL MONITOR SYSTEM
HAS BEEN RESET, will appear on the screen and
a chime will sound.
2. Press the options button again to advance to the
next screen.Tire Ination Monitor System:If the vehicle has ABS,
this menu allows the tire ination monitor system to
be reset. See “Tire Ination Monitor System” under
Ination - Tire Pressure on page 5-64for more
information.
To set or reset the tire ination monitor system, use the
following procedures:
1. Press the set/reset button to reset the tire ination
monitor system. TIRE INFLATION HAS BEEN SET
will appear on the screen If the “Check Tire
Pressure” message, indicating an irregularity in the
pressure of one of the tires, had previously
appeared on the DIC. If the “Check Tire Pressure”
message did not appear, and the set/reset
button is pressed, the system will reset, but no
acknowledgement message will appear on
the screen.
2. Press the options button again to advance to the
next screen.
Select the set/reset button to return to the main
(date) screen.
COMPASS CALIBRATION MODE:This menu allows
you to adjust for compass variance.
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If ON is selected, the content 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.
KEY CYLINDER DISARM:This screen allows 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 is unlocked using the door
key. This makes the vehicle more resistant to key
lock tampering.
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.
LOCK SWITCH ARM:If the vehicle has the content
theft-deterrent system and ON was selected on
the THEFT DETERRENT screen, this screen allows this
feature to be turned OFF or ON.If OFF is selected, the content theft-deterrent system
will not activate this feature, which arms the system
when the doors are locked with the door lock switch.
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.
REMOTE START:If your vehicle has the remote start
feature, this screen allows it to be turned OFF or
ON. The remote start feature allows you to start the
engine from outside of the vehicle using your remote
keyless entry transmitter. See “Remote Vehicle
Start” underRemote Keyless Entry System Operation
on page 2-5for more information.
If OFF is selected, the remote start feature will be
disabled.
If ON is selected, the remote start feature will be
enabled.
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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 can be cleared from the Driver
Information Center (DIC) screen. In order to do this
the message must be acknowledged. To acknowledge
or clear the message from the screen, press the
set/reset button on the DIC. SeeDIC Controls and
Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 3-49orDIC Controls
and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on
page 3-57for DIC button descriptions.
Other warning messages are not allowed to be cleared
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 comes on 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.
The vehicle can then continue to be driven.
This message comes on 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 for three seconds
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.
If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.
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AJAR
This symbol appears
with the AJAR warning
message.
This warning message comes on 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 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 message and to clear it from the
screen.
This message will continue to display for three seconds
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.
If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message appears when the system detects that
the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable
level. The battery saver system will start reducing
certain features of the vehicle that you may not be able
to notice. At the point that the features are disabled,
this message is displayed. It means that the vehicle
is trying to save the charge in the battery. Turn off
all unnecessary accessories to allow the battery
to recharge. The normal battery voltage range is
11.5 to 15.5 volts. If you have the uplevel DIC, you
can monitor battery voltage on the DIC by pressing
the gages button until you nd BATTERY.
CHANGE OIL SOON
This symbol comes on with
the CHANGE OIL SOON
warning message.
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This warning message indicates that service is required
for the vehicle. See your GM dealer. SeeEngine Oil
on page 5-14andScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4
for more information.
The CHANGE OIL SOON message is reset by
acknowledging the message. The ENGINE OIL
MONITOR SYSTEM screen under the options menu on
the DIC must also be reset. See “Engine Oil Monitor
System” in options underDIC Controls and Displays
(Base Level DIC) on page 3-49orDIC Controls
and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on
page 3-57for more information.
This message will display while the ignition is in RUN.
Press the set/reset button to acknowledge this message
and to clear it from the screen.
This message will continue to display for three seconds
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.
If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE
This symbol comes on 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 GM dealer
as soon as possible.
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 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.
If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.
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CHECK GAS CAP
This warning message comes on 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 message will display while the ignition is in RUN.
A chime will sound for two seconds when this message
is displayed and then the message continues to
display. Press the set/reset button to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.
This message will continue to display for three seconds
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.
If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
This symbol comes on
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 or deate the affected
tire to the appropriate level. The correct tire ination
pressure should be set to those shown on the
tire-loading information label on the vehicle. See
Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-33for more information.
The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE screen is reset when
it is acknowledged. However, the TIRE INFLATION
MONITOR SYSTEM screen, located under the option
menu in the DIC, must also be reset. See “Tire Ination
Monitor System” in the options section underDIC
Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 3-49
orDIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip
Computer) on page 3-57for more information.
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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 message and to clear it from the screen.
This message will continue to display for three seconds
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.
If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.
CRUISE SET
This symbol comes on
with the CRUISE SET
message.This message and symbol come on briey whenever
the cruise control is set. The cruise control light on
the instrument panel cluster will also come on when
cruise control is set. SeeCruise Control Light on
page 3-48. CRUISE SET will also appear briey in the
Head-Up Display (HUD), if equipped. This message
will display when the ignition is in RUN. SeeCruise
Control on page 3-10for more information.
This message does not need to be acknowledged.
CRUISE SYSTEM OFF
If your vehicle has this message, it comes on briey
whenever the cruise control system is disabled. You
will not be able to use the cruise control feature when
this system is disabled. To use the cruise control
feature, you must rst enable the cruise control system.
SeeCruise Control on page 3-10for more information.
CRUISE SYSTEM ON
If your vehicle has this message, it comes on briey
whenever the cruise control system is enabled.
To use the cruise control feature, seeCruise Control
on page 3-10.
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DELAYED LOCKING
This message comes on when the doors of the vehicle
are closed and the delayed locking feature has been
programmed through the DIC. See “Delayed Locking”
in the options menu underDIC Controls and Displays
(Base Level DIC) on page 3-49orDIC Controls
and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on
page 3-57for 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.
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED
This message comes on when the amount of available
light outside the vehicle is low and the exterior lamps
control is off. This message informs the driver that it has
become dark enough outside to require the headlamps
and/or other exterior lamps to be turned on, even
though the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) are still
illuminated.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.
If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.
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. SeeEngine Overheating on page 5-27for
more information.
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