2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX instrument cluster

There is an airbag
readiness light on the
instrument panel cluster,
which shows the airbag
symbol.
The system checks the airbag electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical
problem. SeeAirbag Readiness Light on page 3-38
for more information.Where Are the Airbags?
The driver’s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel.
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The up-shift indicator light
on the instrument panel
cluster, or the up-shift
symbol on the Head-Up
Display (HUD), if equipped,
is given as a prompt to
use the TAP-Shift ™
paddle.
The up-shift indicator light will only appear in the
instrument panel cluster if the HUD is off or if the
vehicle does not have HUD.
This prompt to up-shift, as needed, will be given
throughout acceleration. If up-shifting does not occur
when prompted, the vehicle speed will be limited
to protect the engine.Press the accelerator while driving in the highest
gear (fourth gear) which is between 20 and 50 mph to
make the transaxle automatically down-shift. As
you’re speed gets closer to 50 mph, more effort will
be required to press the acclerator. At 50 mph, even
with the accelerator fully depressed, the transaxle
will always remain in the 4th gear. The transaxle will
also automatically down-shift as the vehicle decelerates
and comes to a stop.
When a paddle is pushed or pulled a chime will sound
when the vehicle cannot respond to a transaxle gear
change. The system will not allow either an up-shift or a
down-shift if the vehicle speed is too fast or too slow,
nor will it allow a start from THIRD (3) or higher gear.
The MANUAL (M) gear can also be selected while
the vehicle is already moving. The current transaxle
position will continue to be displayed on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) and HUD, if equipped.
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Parking Brake
The parking brake is
located to the left of the
brake pedal near the
driver’s door. To set the
parking brake, hold
the regular brake pedal
down with the right
foot. Push down on the
parking brake pedal,
with the left foot.
To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down with the right foot and push the parking
brake pedal with the left foot. When the left foot is lifted,
the parking brake pedal will lift to the released position.
A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is
set, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is not in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).The brake light will also appear on the instrument panel
cluster when the parking brake is set. It will stay on if
the parking brake does not release fully.
The PARKING BRAKE ON message will also appear in
the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the parking
brake is set.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause premature
wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that
the parking brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
If the vehicle is towing a trailer and parked on a hill,
seeTowing a Trailer on page 4-40. That section shows
what to do rst to keep the trailer from moving.
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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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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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Turn and Lane-Change Signals
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
The lever returns automatically when the turn is
complete.
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will ash in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.
If the vehicle is equipped with the Head-Up-Display
(HUD), the turn signals will appear in the HUD
area when making turns or lane changes. SeeHead-Up
Display (HUD) on page 3-20for more information.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ash
to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane
change is complete. The lever returns to its original
position when it is released.Arrows that ash rapidly when signaling for a turn or
lane change may be caused by a burned-out signal bulb.
Other driver’s will not see the signal.
Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible
accidents. SeeReplacement Bulbs on page 5-56,Front
Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps on page 5-53,
andTaillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps on
page 5-54. Also, check the fuse for burned-out bulbs
if a turn signal arrow fails to work when signaling a turn.
SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-103for
location information.
Turn Signal On Chime
If the turn signal is left on for approximately one mile
(1.61 km), a warning chime will sound and the
TURN SIGNAL ON warning message will appear on
the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. See “Turn
Signal On” underDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-69.
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Push forward on the exterior lamps control lever to
change the headlamps from low to high-beam. Pull the
lever back and then release it to change from high
to low-beam.
This symbol appears
on the instrument
panel cluster when the
high-beam lamps are on.
When the high-beam headlamps are on, the fog lamps
will not be on. If the vehicle is equipped with the
Head-Up-Display (HUD) an arrow will appear in the
HUD area indicating that the high-beams are on.
SeeHead-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-20for more
information.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature allows the use of the high-beam headlamps
to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass.
Pull and hold the exterior lamps control lever to use this
feature. When this is done, the following will occur:
The high-beam headlamps will turn on, while
the headlamps are off, in low-beam, or in Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL) mode. They will stay on
as long as the lever is held in this position. Release
the lever to turn them off.
The headlamps will switch to low beam if the
headlamps had been in the high-beam mode.
To return to high-beam, push the lever.
If the vehicle is equipped with the Head-Up Display
(HUD), an arrow will appear on the display to indicate
that the high beams are on.
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Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when you
are not using cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when you do not want to.
You could be startled and even lose control.
Keep the cruise control switch off until you
want to use cruise control.
1. Push the button at the end of the cruise control
lever to turn the cruise control on.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
3. Push down on the cruise control lever and release
it. This will set the speed in cruise control.
4. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.This symbol, along with
the CRUISE SET
message, will briey
appear in the Driver
Information Center (DIC)
when the cruise control
is set.
The CRUISE SET message will also appear briey on
the Head-Up Display (HUD), if equipped, when the
cruise control lever is pushed to the minus
(set/coast/decelerate) or the plus (resume/accelerate)
positions.
A cruise control light will also appear on the instrument
panel cluster when the cruise control is on. This
message will disappear when the brakes are applied or
the cruise control is cancelled. It will reappear when
the set cruise speed is resumed. The message will go
out when the cruise control is turned off. SeeCruise
Control Light on page 3-48.
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