2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Owners Manual

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This symbol appears
with this message.
This message displays when a door or the trunk is
not closed properly. If your vehicle has the
remote start feature, this message also displays
when the hood is not closed properly. The graphic
highlights the hood or trunk if either one is not
closed properly. The graphic indicates a
highlighted, open door to show which door or
doors are not closed properly. Make sure that the
area indicated is closed completely.
This message displays while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds 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 continues to display for
three seconds 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.
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when the system detects
that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a
reasonable level. The battery saver system starts
reducing certain features of the vehicle which
you may 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 your vehicle has the uplevel DIC, you can
monitor battery voltage on the DIC by pressing the
gages button until BATTERY appears.
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CHANGE OIL SOON
This symbol comes on
with this message.
This message displays when service is required
for the vehicle. See your dealer. SeeEngine Oil on
page 350andScheduled Maintenance on
page 473for 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 186orDIC
Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip
Computer) on page 190for more information.
This message displays while the ignition is in RUN.
Press the set/reset button to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.This message continues to display for
three seconds 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.
CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE
This symbol comes on
with this message.
This message displays when there is a problem
with the generator and battery charging systems.
Driving with this problem could drain the battery.
Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Stop
and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so. Have the electrical system checked by your
dealer as soon as possible.
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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 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.
CHECK GAS CAP
This message displays when the fuel cap is not
on, or is not fully tightened. Check the fuel cap to
ensure it is on and properly tightened. The
diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap
has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or
missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into
the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap
properly installed should turn this message off. See
Filling the Tank on page 342for more information.This message displays while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds 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 continues to display for
three seconds 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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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
This message displays when the tire pressure in
one of the tires needs to be checked. This
message also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT
FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate
which tire needs to be checked. You can receive
more than one tire pressure message at a time.
To read the other messages that may have
been sent at the same time, press the set/reset
button. If a tire pressure message appears on the
DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire
pressures checked and set to those shown on the
Tire Loading Information label. SeeTires on
page 400,Loading Your Vehicle on page 317, and
Ination - Tire Pressure on page 408. The DIC
display also shows the tire pressure values for the
front and rear tires by pressing the options
button. SeeDIC Controls and Displays (Base
Level DIC) on page 186orDIC Controls and
Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer)
on page 190. If the tire pressure is low, the low
tire pressure warning light comes on. SeeLow Tire
Pressure Warning Light on page 178for more
information.This message displays while the ignition is in
RUN. Press the set/reset button to acknowledge
this message and to clear it from the screen.
This message continues to display for
three seconds 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.
CRUISE SET
This symbol comes on
with this message.
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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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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 364for more information.
This symbol comes on
with this message.
This message displays when the engine coolant
temperature is too hot. The engine coolant
temperature warning light also appears 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 179andEngine Coolant Temperature Gage
on page 180for 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 displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds continuously when this
message is displayed. Press the set/reset button
to acknowledge this 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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HOT ENGINE OIL. REDUCE SPEED
On some vehicles, this message displays when
the vehicle’s engine oil is above the proper engine
operating temperature. Reduce the speed of the
vehicle. If this message continues to display, have
the vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as
possible. A chime sounds continuously when this
message is displayed. Press the set/reset
button to acknowledge this message and to clear
it from the screen.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
HOT TRANS FLUID
This symbol comes on
with this message.This message displays when the transaxle uid in
the vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and
allow it to idle until it cools down. If this message
continues to display, have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer as soon as possible.
If the vehicle has the Uplevel Trip Computer DIC,
you can determine the actual temperature of
the transaxle uid using the vehicle’s gages button.
SeeDIC Controls and Displays (Base Level
DIC) on page 186orDIC Controls and Displays
(Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on page 190for
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 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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KEY FOB BATTERY LOW
This symbol comes on
with this message.
This message displays when the battery in the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to
be replaced. To replace the battery, see “Battery
Replacement” underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 87.
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 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.
The message re-appears when the engine is
turned on and the condition still exists.
KEY IN IGNITION
This message displays and a chime sounds
continuously when the driver exits the vehicle while
the key is in the ignition after the engine is
turned off.
This message cannot be acknowledged.
This message disappears and the chiming stops
when the key is removed from the ignition.
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