2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Owners Manual

SERVICE ABS SYSTEM
This symbol comes on
with this message.
If the vehicle has the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS),
this message displays when the vehicle’s brakes
are not functioning properly. Have the brake system
serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds 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 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.
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
This symbol comes on
with this message.
This message displays when the vehicle’s brakes
are not functioning properly. Have the brake
system serviced by your dealer as soon as
possible.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds 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 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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SERVICE BRAKE APPLY SENSOR
This message displays when the brake apply
sensor is not functioning properly. The vehicle still
has brakes when this warning message displays,
but you should have the vehicle serviced by
your dealer as soon as possible.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds 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 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.
SERVICE PARK LAMPS
This message displays if one of the vehicle’s
parking lamps needs to be replaced. SeeFront
Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps on page 394
for bulb replacement procedures.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds 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 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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SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM
This symbol comes on
with this message.
If the vehicle has the StabiliTrak
®Plus system,
this message displays when it is not functioning
properly. A warning light also appears on the
instrument panel cluster. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) Warning Light on page 178
orEnhanced Traction System Warning Light on
page 179. SeeStabiliTrak
®Plus System on
page 295for more information. Have the
StabiliTrak
®Plus system serviced by your dealer
as soon as possible.This message displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds 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 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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SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM
This message displays if there is a problem with
the theft-deterrent system programmed in the key.
A fault has been detected in the system which
means that the system is disabled and it is
not protecting the vehicle. The vehicle usually
restarts; however, you may want to take the
vehicle to your dealer before turning off the engine.
SeeKeys on page 84for information on the
PASS-Key
®III system.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds 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 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.
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM
This message displays if a part on the Tire
Pressure Monitor (TPM) system is not working
properly. If you drive your vehicle while any of the
four sensors are missing or inoperable, the
warning comes on in about 20 minutes. A sensor
would be missing, for example, if you put
different wheels on your vehicle without
transferring the sensors. If the warning comes on
and stays on, there may be a problem with the
TPM. See your dealer.
This message displays only 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 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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SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM
This symbol comes on
with this message.
If the vehicle has the Traction Control
System (TCS), this message displays when the
system is not functioning properly. A warning light
also appears on the instrument panel cluster.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
on page 178orEnhanced Traction System
Warning Light on page 179. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 292for more information.
Have the TCS serviced by your dealer as soon as
possible.This message displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds 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 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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SERVICE VARIABLE EFFORT
STEERING
This symbol comes on
with this message.
If the vehicle has the variable effort steering
system, this message displays if this system is not
functioning properly. SeeSteering on page 296
for more information. Have the system serviced by
your dealer as soon as possible.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds 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 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.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This symbol comes on
with this message.
This message displays when a non-emissions
related malfunction occurs. Have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds 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 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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STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE
This symbol comes on
with this message.
If the vehicle has the StabiliTrak
®Plus system,
this message displays when the system is
engaged and actively assisting the driver with
directional control of the vehicle. Slippery
road conditions may exist when this warning
message is displayed, so driving should be
adjusted accordingly. STABILITY CONTROL
ACTIVE also appears in the Head-Up
Display (HUD), if your vehicle has this feature.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
RUN. This message stays on until road conditions
change and StabiliTrak
®Plus is not active.
This message cannot be acknowledged and
cleared from the screen.
STABILITY CONTROL OFF
This symbol comes on
with this message.
If the vehicle has the StabiliTrak
®Plus system,
this message displays when the system turns off.
This message displays only while the ignition
is in RUN. A chime sounds once and the message
stays on for three seconds and then disappears.
A warning light indicating that this system is
deactivated also appears on the instrument panel
cluster. SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light on page 178orEnhanced Traction
System Warning Light on page 179.
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When the StabiliTrak®Plus system is off, the
system will not be engaged and will not actively
assist the driver with directional control of the
vehicle. SeeStabiliTrak
®Plus System on
page 295.
Any of the following conditions may cause the
StabiliTrak
®Plus system to turn off:
The StabiliTrak®Plus system on the GXP
option is manually turned off. SeeStabiliTrak®
Plus System on page 295for more
information.
The battery is low.
There is a StabiliTrak®Plus system failure.
See your dealer for service.
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL
This message displays when there is a malfunction
with the electronic throttle control which prevents
the vehicle from starting. Have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer.
This message only appears while the ignition is in
RUN, and will not disappear until the problem
is resolved. A chime sounds for two seconds. This
message cannot be acknowledged.
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT
SYSTEM
This message displays when the system detects a
malfunction in the content theft-deterrent system
and prevents the vehicle from starting.
This message only appears while the ignition is in
RUN, and will not disappear until the problem
is resolved. A chime sounds for two seconds. This
message cannot be acknowledged.
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