2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX instrument cluster

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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LOW BRAKE FLUID
This symbol comes on
with this message.
This message displays when the brake uid level
is low. Have the brake system serviced by
your dealer as soon as possible. SeeBrakes on
page 378.
The brake system warning light also appears on
the instrument panel cluster when this message
appears on the DIC. SeeBrake System Warning
Light on page 176.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 exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
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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.
LOW OIL PRESSURE
Notice:If the LOW OIL PRESSURE warning
message appears on the DIC display, stop the
vehicle immediately. Do not drive the vehicle
until the cause of the low oil pressure is
corrected. Severe engine damage can result
from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure. See
Engine Oil on page 350for more information.
This symbol comes on
with this message.This message displays when the vehicle’s engine
oil pressure is low. The low oil pressure warning
light also appears on the instrument panel cluster.
SeeOil Pressure Light on page 184.
Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage
can result from driving a vehicle with low oil
pressure. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer
as soon as possible when this warning message
is displayed.
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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LOW WASHER FLUID
This symbol comes on
with this message.
This message displays when the windshield
washer uid is low. Fill the windshield washer uid
reservoir as soon as possible. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 346for location
of the windshield washer uid reservoir. Also,
seeWindshield Washer Fluid on page 377
for more information.
This message displays only 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.
PARKING BRAKE ON
This symbol comes on
with this message.
This message displays to alert the driver when the
vehicle’s parking brake is on, the ignition is in
RUN, and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph
(8 km/h). SeeParking Brake on page 115for
more information.
The brake system warning light also appears on
the instrument panel cluster when this message
appears on the DIC. SeeBrake System Warning
Light on page 176.
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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 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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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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