2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX headlamp

Exterior Lamps
The exterior lamp control is located to the left of
the steering wheel on the multifunction lever.
O(Exterior Lamp Control):Turn the band with
this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps.
The exterior lamp band has four positions:
O(Off):Turning the band to this position turns
off all lamps.
AUTO (Automatic):Turning the band to this
position sets the exterior lamps in automatic mode.
AUTO mode will turn the exterior lamps on and
off depending on how much light is available
outside the vehicle.To override AUTO mode, turn the control to off.
To reset to AUTO mode turn the control to exterior
lamps and then back to AUTO. Automatic mode
will also reset when your vehicle is turned off
and then back on again when the control is left in
the AUTO position.
;(Parking Lamp):Turning the band to this
position turns on the parking lamps together with
the following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
The parking brake indicator light will come on and
stay on when the parking lamps are on with the
engine off and the ignition to ACC.
5(Headlamps):Turning the control to this
position turns on the headlamps, together with the
previously listed lamps and lights.
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Headlamps on Reminder
A warning chime will sound if the vehicle’s ignition
is off and the driver’s door is opened when the
exterior lamp control is left on in either the
headlamp or parking lamp position.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, but they can be especially
helpful in the short periods after dawn and before
sunset. Daytime running lamps are required to
function at all times on all vehicles rst sold
in Canada.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel
makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered.
The DRL system will make the low-beam
headlamps come on at reduced brightness when
the following conditions are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamps control is off.
The parking brake is released.While the DRL are on, only the vehicle’s low-beam
headlamps will be on at reduced brightness.
The turn signal, taillamps, sidemarker and other
lamps will not be on. The instrument panel cluster
will not be lit up either.
When it is dark enough outside, the DRL will turn
off and the vehicle’s headlamps and parking
lamps will turn on. The other lamps that come on
with the headlamps will also come on.
When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps
will go off and the DRL will come on.
To idle the vehicle with the DRL off, turn the
exterior lamp control off and then do one of the
following:
Turn the exterior lamp control to the parking
lamp position.
Turn the exterior lamp control to the headlamp
position.
Turn the exterior lamp control from AUTO to
off and back to AUTO.
This feature is not available for vehicles rst sold
in Canada.
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To turn off the automatic headlamp feature when it
is dark outside, move the exterior lamp control
to the parking lamp position. The parking lamps
will remain illuminated and the headlamps will turn
off. The fog lamps will also go on if they were
on previously.
As with any vehicle, the regular headlamp system
should be turned on when needed.
Fog Lamps
If equipped, fog lamps provide brighter roadway
lighting for better vision in foggy or misty
conditions.
-(Fog Lamps):Turn the second band on the
exterior lamps control lever to this position to
turn the fog lamps on. The band will return to its
original position.
This symbol appears on
the instrument panel
cluster when the
fog lamps are on.To turn the fog lamps off, turn the band up to the
fog lamp symbol and release it. The band will
return to its original position. If the high-beam
headlamps are on, the fog lamps will turn off. The
fog lamps will go on again when the low-beam
headlamps are turned back on.
The parking lamps must be on for the fog lamps
to work.
Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
If the parking lamps or headlamps have been left
on after the ignition has been turned to off, the
exterior lamps will turn off after about 10 minutes.
This protects the battery from being drained.
Use the exterior lamp control to turn the lamps
back on, if they are still needed.
Interior Lamps
The interior lamps can be controlled, or
automatically turn on or off under certain conditions.
They are explained in the following text.
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Electric Power Management
The vehicle has Electric Power Management
(EPM) that estimates the battery’s temperature and
state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for
best performance and extended life of the battery.
When the battery’s state of charge is low, the
voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge
back in. When the state of charge is high, the
voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging.
If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage or voltage
display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you
may see the voltage move up or down. This is
normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be
displayed.
The battery can be discharged at idle if the
electrical loads are very high. This is true for all
vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator)
may not be spinning fast enough at idle to
produce all the power that is needed for very high
electrical loads.A high electrical load occurs when several of the
following loads are on: headlamps, high beams,
fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate
control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine
cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into
accessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the
battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s
output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It
can increase engine idle speed to generate more
power, whenever needed. It can temporarily
reduce the power demands of some accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels,
without being noticeable. In rare cases at the
highest levels of corrective action, this action may
be noticeable to the driver. If so, a Driver
Information Center (DIC) message might be
displayed, such as Battery Saver Active. If this
message is displayed, it is recommended that the
driver reduce the electrical loads as much as
possible. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 200.
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Fog Lamp Light
This light will come on
when the fog lamps are
in use.
The light will go out when the fog lamps are
turned off. SeeFog Lamps on page 146for more
information.
Cruise Control Light
This light comes on
whenever you set your
cruise control.
The light will go out when the cruise control is
turned off. SeeCruise Control on page 140
for more information.
Highbeam On Light
This light comes on
whenever the
high-beam headlamps
are on.
See “Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer” under
Exterior Lamps on page 144for additional
information.
Fuel Gage
The fuel gage shows
about how much fuel is
left in the fuel tank
when the ignition is on.
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To change the language, use the following
procedure:
1. Press the options button to enter the language
screen.
2. Press the set/reset button to scroll through
and set the language choice.
3. Press the options button again to advance to
the next screen.
DISPLAY UNITS:This menu allows selection of
measurements to be displayed in English or
metric units. The messages on the HUD, if
equipped, and the instrument panel cluster will
also appear with the type of measurement
selected.
To set the measurement when Display Units is
shown, use the following procedure:
1. Press the set/reset button to select ENGLISH
or METRIC.
2. Press the options button again to advance to
the next screen.DAYTIME DISPLAY ENHANCEMENT: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 enhancement, use the
following procedure:
1. Press the set/reset button to select OFF or ON.
2. Press the options button again to advance to
the next screen.
ENGINE OIL MONITOR SYSTEM:This menu
allows the engine oil monitor system to be reset.
To reset the engine oil monitor system, see
Engine Oil Life System on page 353.
PERSONAL PROGRAMMING MODE:This menu
allows you to customize several features on
your vehicle. SeeDIC Vehicle Customization on
page 226for more information.
Press the options button again to advance to the
next screen.
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To set the display units function, use the following
procedure:
1. Press the set/reset button to select ENGLISH
or METRIC.
2. Press the options button to advance to the
next screen.
DAYTIME DISPLAY ENHANCEMENT: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 enhancement 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.
To reset the engine oil monitor system, see
Engine Oil Life System on page 353.
Press the options button to advance to the next
screen.
COMPASS CALIBRATION MODE:This menu
allows you to adjust for compass variance.
SeeDIC Compass (Uplevel DIC) on page 198for
more information.
Press the options button again to advance to the
next screen.
PERSONAL PROGRAMMING MODE:This menu
allows you to customize several features on
your vehicle. SeeDIC Vehicle Customization on
page 226for more information.
Press the options button again to advance to the
next screen.
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This message and symbol display briey whenever
the cruise control is set. The cruise control light
on the instrument panel cluster also comes
on when cruise control is set. SeeCruise Control
Light on page 185. CRUISE SET also appears
briey in the Head-Up Display (HUD), if your
vehicle has this feature. This message displays
when the ignition is in RUN. SeeCruise Control on
page 140for more information.
This message does not need to be acknowledged.
DELAYED LOCKING
This message displays when the doors of the
vehicle are closed and the delayed locking feature
has been programmed through the DIC. See
“DELAYED LOCKING” underDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 226for more information.
This message displays when the ignition is in
OFF. A chime sounds for two seconds when this
message is displayed.
This message cannot be acknowledged.
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED
This message displays when the amount of
available light outside the vehicle is low and the
exterior lamps control has been turned off. This
condition happens when the headlamps are turned
off at night or the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
are turned off during the day. This message informs
the driver that it has become dark enough outside
to require the headlamps to be turned on. When the
headlamps are turned on, this message clears from
the screen. SeeExterior Lamps on page 144and
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 145for
more information.
This message displays while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds 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 continues to display if it has not
been acknowledged when the engine is turned off.
It also re-displays 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
re-appears when the engine is turned on.
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