2005 PONTIAC GTO display

Underspeed Chime
Overspeed provides a chime when your vehicle’s
travelling speed exceeds the overspeed value, whereas
underspeed provides a chime to indicate when your
vehicle’s travelling speed drops below the overspeed.
Range
Range is an estimate of how far your current fuel level
will last. It is based on your previous fuel usage and is
frequently updated. Therefore, as conditions become
suited to more economical driving, the range may actually
increase, for example from city to highway driving.
INST (Instantaneous) FUEL
This function shows instantaneous fuel usage in miles
per gallon or liters per 100 km when driving. When
speed drops below 6 mph (10 km/h) the usage is shown
in gallons per hour or liters per hour.
Display Units
Display units allows you to select the units of
measurement in which the trip computer and instrument
panel cluster will display information. Tap the up or
down arrows to select between ENG (English) or
MET (metric) units.
DIGITAL SPEEDO (Speedometer)
If digital speedo mode is activated, the mph (km/h) are
shown in a large digital mode.
Stop Watch
The stop watch function, when enabled, records
elapsed time. It can be used, for example, to measure
the time taken to travel between two points on a
trip. If you will be starting and stopping your vehicle, the
stop watch will automatically start timing where it left
off when you last stopped.
To start or stop the stop watch, press the SET button.
To reset the stop watch, press and hold the MODE
button for more than three seconds. The trip computer
must be on Trip Time for this function to work.
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Trip A/B
When the Time to Arrival/Distance to Arrival/Fuel
Remaining set of displays are turned on, using vehicle
personalization, and are showing on the display,
hold the MODE button down for two seconds. Now,
instead of the Time to Arrival set of displays, the
trip computer shows Trip B details.
Press the MODE button to view your displays. You now
have two different sets of trip displays counting, your
original set of trip displays — labelled A while B is
turned on — and a new set of trip displays, labelled B.
This is useful on a long trip, as Trip B can be reset
at the beginning of the journey and then locked away
by pressing the MODE button for two seconds when
Trip B is shown. Time to Arrival/Distance to Arrival/Fuel
Remaining will again be shown on the display, but
Trip B is still counting away in the background and the
original trip display can be used for short distances
during the journey. Trip B can be viewed at any time by
pressing the MODE button for two seconds when
Distance to Arrival is shown.
Trip A/B can also be enabled/disabled in vehicle
personalization. SeeVehicle Personalization on
page 2-30. If the Trip A and B function is selected,
the Average Speed and Average Fuel displays
indicate Trip A.
Trip Computer Notes:
•If the wrong buttons are accidentally pressed,
causing the display to show a display other
than normal, turn the ignition off and then on again
when the vehicle is stopped.
•Several warning lights are linked to the trip
computer displays. SeeWarning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators on page 3-22.
•When the overspeed warning symbol is first shown,
the overspeed trip computer display is automatically
shown for 10 seconds. This is to show what your
pre-selected speed is and allow you to adjust
it if desired. After 10 seconds, the trip computer
returns to its previous display.
•Some displays change the units of measurement
over time. For example, the Time to Arrival shows
hours only above 99 hours and 59 minutes, and
hours and minutes below. Time to Arrival also
shows 10 minute units above 2 hours, 5 minute
units below 2 hours and 1 minute units below
10 minutes.
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Trip Computer Warning Messages
The following messages may appear on the center trip
computer display located on the instrument panel
cluster. If a message is active, it will appear on the
display for 10 seconds, unless the trip computer MODE
button is pressed. Pressing the MODE button will
acknowledge and clear messages from the display.
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) Fault
If this symbol and the ABS
Fault message come on,
there is a malfunction
of the anti-lock brake
system. See your
GM dealer for service.
Your vehicle’s brake system will still operate without
ABS. The ABS Fault message will remain until the
MODE button is pressed, but the symbol will remain
until the condition is repaired.
ALARM ACTIVATED
If the ALARM ACTIVATED message comes on, it
indicates that the content theft-deterrent alarm has been
set off because a door, the hood, or the trunk has
been opened, or that your vehicle’s electrical system
has been tampered with. See “How to Detect a Tamper
Condition” underContent Theft-Deterrent on page 2-14
for more information.
Brake
If this symbol and the
Brake message come on
while driving and the
park brake is released, a
fault with the brakes is
indicated.
You should immediately stop your vehicle on the side of
the road as carefully as possible. Do not proceed
until satisfied that braking is possible or the condition is
repaired. A warning will chime if you attempt to drive
off without releasing the park brake. The Brake message
will remain until the MODE button is pressed, but the
symbol will remain until the condition is repaired.
This message will also come on to indicate low
brake fluid.
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Cruise Enabled
This symbol, the Cruise
Enabled message, and the
CRUISE message come
on for a few seconds
whenever you turn on the
cruise control.
The message then returns to the original trip computer
display with a small CRUISE message on the right.
The CRUISE message will remain until the cruise control
is set or turned off. SeeCruise Control on page 3-10
for more information.
Cruise Off
This symbol and the
Cruise Off message come
on for a few seconds
whenever you turn off the
cruise control.
The message then returns to the original trip computer
display. SeeCruise Control on page 3-10for more
information.
Engine Temp (Temperature) Hot
If the Engine Temp Hot
message and this symbol
come on while driving,
it indicates that the engine
coolant temperature is
dangerously hot.
You should stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
The Engine Temp Hot message will display until the
MODE button is pressed. The message then returns to
the original trip computer display with a small over
temperature symbol on the left. The symbol will remain
until the condition is repaired. SeeEngine Overheating
on page 5-26for more information.
Low Fuel
If the Low Fuel message comes on when driving, it
indicates that the fuel level is low. The Low Fuel
message is displayed until the MODE button is pressed.
The trip computer then displays its calculation of
miles to empty for 10 seconds.
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The display then returns to
the original trip computer
display with a small
low fuel symbol on the left.
The symbol will remain until the fuel tank is filled above
the low fuel level.
Low Traction
If this symbol and the Low
Traction message come on
while driving, the traction
control system is
limiting wheel spin.
The Low Traction message displays as long as a low
traction event is occurring. If the MODE button is
pressed while the message is still displayed, then the
message returns to the original trip computer display
with a small low traction symbol on the left. The symbol
will remain as long as the low traction situation exits.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8.
O/Speed (Overspeed)
When your vehicle’s speed exceeds the pre-selected
overspeed setting, the overspeed warning message and
an audible chime warn you that you are speeding.
If the overspeed is maintained for longer than
10 seconds, but is less than 9 mph (15 km/h) over the
set overspeed value, the overspeed returns to the
original trip computer display with an O/SPEED
message on the left.
If the overspeed is maintained for longer than
10 seconds and is more than 9 mph (15 km/h) over the
set overspeed value, the overspeed returns to a
flashing O/SPEED message.
See “O/SPEED (Overspeed)” earlier in this section for
more information.
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Rest Reminder
This symbol and message
alert you when you may
have been travelling for too
long without a break.
After the ignition is turned to ON, a timer will start. After
two hours of continuous driving, the trip computer
automatically shows the rest reminder display. See
“REST REMINDER” underVehicle Personalization on
page 2-30for more information.
Service Engine Oil
If this symbol and the
Service Engine Oil
message come on after
you start the engine,
it means that service is
required for your vehicle.
See your GM dealer.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4andEngine
Oil on page 5-13for more information.
Service Error (X Symbol)
If the Service Error message or the X symbol comes on,
it indicates a fault in the trip computer. See your
GM dealer for service.
Service Vehicle Soon
This symbol and the
Service Vehicle Soon
message will come on and
a chime will sound if
there is a problem with
your vehicle.
When this message displays, see your GM dealer as
soon as possible.
The Service Vehicle Soon message will display until the
MODE button is pressed. The message then returns
to the original trip computer display with a small
SVS message on the right. The SVS message will
remain until the condition is repaired.
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Shift
If you have a manual
transmission vehicle, this
symbol, the Shift message,
and the One-to-Four
Shift light come on when
you can only shift from
FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4).
You will not be able to shift from FIRST (1) to
SECOND (2). You must complete the shift into
FOURTH (4) to turn off this feature. This helps you get
the best possible fuel economy. After shifting to
FOURTH (4), you may downshift to a lower gear if you
prefer. SeeOne-to-Four Shift Light (Manual
Transmission) on page 3-26andManual Transmission
Operation on page 2-21for more information.
Traction Ctrl (Control) Off
If this symbol and the
Traction Ctrl Off message
come on while driving,
without the traction control
being turned off by the
driver, the traction control
system is not working.
See your GM dealer for service.
The Traction Ctrl Off message is displayed for
two seconds. The message then returns to the
original trip computer display with a small TRAC OFF
message on the right. The TRAC OFF message
will remain until the condition is repaired. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 4-8for more
information.
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Traction Ctrl (Control) On
This symbol and the
Traction Ctrl On message
will come on when the
driver turns on the traction
control system.
The traction control system is automatically on after the
next time the ignition is turned on.
After two seconds, the display returns to the original trip
computer display and the TRAC OFF message will
turn off. SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8
for more information.
Very Low Fuel
If the Very Low Fuel message comes on when driving, it
indicates that the fuel level is very low. The Very Low
Fuel message is displayed until the MODE button
is pressed. The trip computer then displays its
calculation of miles to empty for 10 seconds.
The display then returns to
the original trip computer
display with a small
flashing low fuel symbol
on the left.
The symbol will remain until the fuel tank is filled above
the low fuel level.
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