2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX light

Personal Programming Mode Screens
PERSONAL PROGRAMMING MODE:This menu
allows you to customize several features on your
vehicle. These adjustments can only be made while the
vehicle is in PARK (P). Press the set/reset button to
display the rst screen.
Press the options button to access these modes:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING DELAY:This screen allows this
feature to be turned off, or allows the selection of the
number of seconds the headlamps, sidelamps, taillamps,
fog lamps, and back-up lamps are turned on after the
key is removed from the ignition, or the vehicle is
unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
If OFF is selected, the exterior lamps will not turn on.
If a time delay is chosen, the lamps will turn on for
the selected time. The time delay will be cancelled and
the exterior lamps will turn on automatically when
the key is removed from the ignition, or the vehicle is
unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
To program this mode, use the following procedure:
1. Press and release the set/reset button to scroll to
the selection you want to program. Choose from
OFF, 15, 30, 60, or 90 seconds.
2. Press the options button again to advance to the
next screen.INTERIOR LIGHTS WHEN DOOR CLOSED:This
screen allows this feature to be turned OFF or ON.
If OFF is selected, the interior lamps will turn off
immediately when the ignition is turned off and the last
open door is closed.
If ON is selected, the interior lamps will stay on for
about 25 seconds after the vehicle’s ignition is off and
the last open door is closed.
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.
INTERIOR LIGHTS WHEN KEY REMOVED:This
screen allows this feature to be turned OFF or ON.
This feature enables the interior lamps in the vehicle to
turn on for about 25 seconds after the key is removed
from the ignition.
If OFF is selected, removing the key from the ignition
will not cause the interior lamps to turn on.
If ON is selected, removing the key from the ignition
will cause the interior lamps to be turned on for about
25 seconds.
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DELAYED LOCKING:This screen allows this feature
to 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 ve 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.
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 allows this
option to be turned OFF, or gives the choice of two
methods of verication, 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 PROGRAMMING
FINISHED and DISPLAY OFF will appear.
If the vehicle does have a content theft-deterrent
system, the next screen will appear.
THEFT DETERRENT:The vehicle may have 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 allows this
feature to be turned OFF or ON.
If OFF is selected, the content theft-deterrent system
will not function.
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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 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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This symbol comes on
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 “hot” area.
SeeEngine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
on page 3-43andEngine Coolant Temperature Gage
on page 3-43for more information.
To avoid added strain, turn off the air conditioner if it is
on. When the coolant temperature returns to normal,
the air conditioner can be turned back on.
This 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 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 ENGINE OIL. REDUCE SPEED
This warning message comes on 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 by your GM dealer 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.
If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.
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LOW BRAKE FLUID
This symbol comes on 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. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-12
for the location of the brake master cylinder reservoir.
Also, seeBrakes on page 5-40for proper uid level.
The brake light will also appear on the instrument panel
cluster when this message appears on the DIC.
This message will display only while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime will sound for two seconds while
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 exists, the message will re-appear when
the engine is turned on.LOW FUEL
This symbol comes on with
the LOW FUEL warning
message.
This warning message will appear when the vehicle is
low on fuel. Rell the fuel tank 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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LOW OIL LEVEL
This symbol comes on
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. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on
page 5-12for engine oil ll location. Also, seeEngine Oil
on page 5-14for information on the kind of oil to use
and proper oil level. SeeSupercharger Oil on page 5-19
if the vehicle has a supercharged engine for information
on the kind of oil to use and proper oil level.
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.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. SeeEngine Oil
on page 5-14for more information.
This symbol comes on with
the LOW OIL PRESSURE
warning message.
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.
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