2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX window

Sun Visors
To help block out glare, pull the sun visors down.
Pull on the inside edges of the sun visors to
swing them from the front windshield to the side
window.
Visor Vanity Mirror
Raise the cover on the top of the sun visor to
expose the vanity mirror. If the vehicle has lighted
vanity mirrors, the lamps come on when the
cover is opened.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some
cities. Although your vehicle has a number of
theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we
put on it can make it impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
The vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm
system.
A red light located on top
of the instrument panel,
toward the center of the
vehicle and near the
windshield, will ash
slowly when the system
is armed.
The theft-deterrent alarm system needs to be
activated through the Driver’s Information
Center (DIC). See “Theft Deterrent” under the
Personal Programming Mode Screens inDIC
Vehicle Customization on page 226. While armed,
the doors will not unlock with the power door lock
switch. The remote alarm will sound if someone
tampers with the trunk or enters the vehicle without
using the remote keyless entry transmitter or key to
unlock the doors. The horn will sound and the
headlamps will ash for up to two minutes. The
system will also cut off the fuel supply, preventing
the vehicle from being driven.
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Engine Exhaust
{CAUTION:
Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the
gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you
cannot see or smell. It can cause
unconsciousness and death.
You might have exhaust coming in if:
Your exhaust system sounds strange
or different.
Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
Your vehicle was damaged in a
collision.
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CAUTION: (Continued)

Your vehicle was damaged when
driving over high points on the road
or over road debris.
Repairs were not done correctly.
Your vehicle or exhaust system has
been modied improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into
your vehicle:
Drive it only with all the windows
down to blow out any CO; and
Have your vehicle xed immediately.
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®
Your vehicle has this feature located at the bottom
of the mirror, to change the mirror from the day
to the night position. To reduce the glare of
headlamps from behind, turn the control
counterclockwise. To return the mirror to
the day position, turn the control clockwise.
There are also three OnStar
®buttons located at
the bottom of the mirror face. See your dealer
for more information on the system and how
to subscribe to OnStar
®. SeeOnStar®System
on page 122for more information about the
services OnStar
®provides.
Outside Power Mirrors
The power mirror
controls are located
near the driver’s
window, on the driver’s
door armrest.
Move the top control to the left to adjust the
driver’s side outside mirror. Move the control to
the right to adjust the passenger’s side mirror. The
center position turns the power control off and
will not allow the mirrors to move if the control pad
is touched.
The round control pad adjusts the angle of the
selected outside mirror. Press the arrows on the
control pad to adjust the angle of the mirror.
Adjust each mirror so that the sides and the area
behind the vehicle can be seen.
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Side Window Defogger Outlets. SeeOutlet
Adjustment on page 166.
B. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 166.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever and Cruise
Controls. SeeTurn Signal/Multifunction Lever
on page 135andCruise Control on page 140.
D. TAP-Shift
®Control (If Equipped). See
Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 110.
E. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. See
Hazard Warning Flashers on page 134.
F. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 169.
G. Windshield Wiper Lever. SeeWindshield Wiper
Lever on page 138.
H. Ignition. SeeIgnition Positions on page 105.
I. Driver Information Center (DIC) (If Equipped).
SeeDriver Information Center (DIC) on
page 186.
J. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 233.K. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 277.
L. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 345.
M. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever, on Steering Column.
SeeTilt Wheel on page 135.
N. Interior Lamps Brightness Control. SeeInterior
Lamps on page 146.
O. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 173.
P. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control
System on page 157.
Q. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transaxle Operation
on page 110.
R. Traction Control Button (If Equipped). See
Traction Control System (TCS) on page 292.
S. Head Up Display (HUD) Control (If Equipped).
SeeHead-Up Display (HUD) on page 151.
T. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 126.
U. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. SeeInstrument
Panel Fuse Block on page 460.
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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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Fan
9
(Fan):Turn the knob by this symbol, located on
the left side of the climate control panel, clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan
speed. The fan speed will be temporarily reduced
between the transition to a new mode. The fan will
resume the original speed when the transition to the
new mode is complete.
9(Off):Turn the knob to this position to turn the
climate control system off. Only the heated seat
and/or rear defrost can be operated when the fan
is off.
Mode
Turn the middle knob to select the following modes:
H(Vent) (Outside Air):This mode directs
outside air to the instrument panel outlets. If driving
in city traffic, and the vehicle is stopped and
idling, or the weather is hot, press the recirculation
button. To prevent the air inside the vehicle
from becoming stale, be sure to turn off
recirculation periodically.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs half of the air to
the instrument panel outlets, and the remaining
air to the oor outlets. Some air may be directed
toward the windshield. Slightly cooler air is directed
to the instrument panel outlets and warmer air is
directed to the oor outlets.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to
the oor outlets with some air directed toward
the side window outlets and a little air directed to
the windshield.
In this mode, the system will automatically use
outside air. The air conditioning compressor will
be engaged unless the outside temperature
is 40°F (4°C) or below.
Recirculation cannot be selected when in this
mode even though the indicator light comes on
when the recirculation button is pressed.
The middle knob on the climate control panel can
also be used to select the defog or defrost mode.
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Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of the vehicle is a result of high
humidity causing moisture to condense on the cool
window glass. This can be minimized if the climate
control system is used properly. There are
two modes to clear frost or fog from the windshield.
Use the defog mode to clear the windows of
condensation and to warm the vehicle’s occupants.
Use the defrost mode to remove frost or
condensation from the windshield quickly.
See “Rear Window Defogger” later in this section
for information on clearing the rear window of
fog or ice.
.(Floor/Defog):Use the oor/defog mode to
clear the windows of fog or moisture and to
warm the passengers. This mode directs the air
equally between the windshield and the oor
outlets, along with some directed to the side
window outlets.
This mode will automatically use outside air. The
air conditioning compressor will be engaged
unless the outside temperature is 40°F (4°C) or
below. Recirculation cannot be selected when
in this mode even though the indicator light comes
on when the recirculation button is pressed.
1(Defrost):Use the defrost mode to remove
fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. This
mode directs most of the air to the windshield
and the side window outlets, with some air directed
to the oor outlets. This mode has a timer and
will shut off after ve minutes.
This mode will automatically use outside air. The
air conditioning compressor will be engaged
unless the outside temperature is 40°F (4°C) or
below. Recirculation cannot be selected when
in this mode even though the indicator light comes
on when the recirculation button is pressed.
Temperature
The knob on the right of the climate control panel
is the temperature adjustment that can be used
with any of the climate control modes.
Turn the knob clockwise for warmer settings and
counterclockwise for colder settings.
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Air Conditioning
#
(Air Conditioner):Press this button to turn
the air conditioning compressor on or off. An
indicator light to the right of the button will come
on. This button has no control over the air
conditioning compressor when in Floor/Defog and
Defrost modes. The instrument panel brightness
control may have to be adjusted to the highest
setting in order to see the indicator. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 147for
additional information.
On hot days during the vehicle’s initial start-up,
open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then
close them. This helps to reduce the time it
takes for the vehicle to cool down. It also helps
the system to operate more efficiently.
For quicker cool down on hot days, do the
following:
1. Select any mode setting between vent and
the setting before defrost.
2. Select the air conditioner.
3. Select the coolest temperature.
4. Select the highest climate control fan speed.Using these settings will set recirculation for quicker
cool down (the light indicator will not turn on).
If outside air is desired, press the recirculation
button twice.
Using these settings together for long periods of
time may cause the air inside the vehicle to
become too dry. To prevent this from happening,
after ve minutes the recirculation door will
open slightly to allow some outside air into the
vehicle.
The air conditioning system removes moisture
from the air, so sometimes there may be a small
amount of water dripping underneath the
vehicle while it is idling or after the engine is
turned off. This is normal.
Recirculation
h
(Recirculation):Press this button to
activate the recirculation mode. With this selection,
inside air is recirculated into the vehicle. This
mode reduces outside air and odors from entering
the vehicle. It may also help to heat or cool the
air inside the vehicle more quickly.
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