2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Chime

Power Door Locks
To lock or unlock all
doors from inside the
vehicle, use the
power door lock switch
located on either
front door.
Move the switch on the driver’s door to the right to
lock or to the left to unlock the doors. Move the
switch on the passenger’s door to the left to lock or
to the right to unlock the doors.
If the vehicle has the content theft-deterrent
system, the vehicle may be programmed to arm
the system with the power door lock switch.
See “Lock Switch Arm” underDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 226for more information
on programming the system.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the locking of the vehicle’s
doors for ve seconds after the last door is closed.
Two chimes will sound when the power door
lock switch or the LOCK button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter is pressed when a door
is open. The chimes indicate that the delayed
locking feature is on.
The doors can be locked immediately by pressing
the power door lock switch or the LOCK button
on the transmitter a second time.
The delayed locking feature will not activate when
the ignition is in RUN or ACC.
You can program this feature on or off through the
Driver Information Center (DIC) See “Personal
Programming Mode Screens” underDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 226.
Driver’s Side
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ACC (ACCESSORY):This position allows things
like the radio and windshield wipers to operate
while the engine is off.
R(RUN):This position is where the key returns
to after the vehicle is started. With the engine
off, the RUN position displays some of the warning
and indicator lights.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key
in the ACC or RUN position with the engine
off. You may not be able to start your vehicle if
the battery is allowed to drain for an extended
period of time.
/(START):This position starts the engine. Let
go of the key when the engine starts. The key will
return to the RUN for normal driving.
A continuous warning chime will sound and a KEY
IN IGNITION message will display on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) if the key is turned
to OFF or ACC and the driver’s door is opened.
Key In the Ignition
Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it
is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you
leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle,
a chime will sound, when you open the driver’s
door. Always remember to remove your key from
the ignition and take it with you. This will lock
your ignition and transaxle. Also, always remember
to lock the doors.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key
in the ignition while your vehicle is parked.
You may not be able to start your vehicle after it
has been parked for an extended period of time.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
If the vehicle has Retained Accessory
Power (RAP), certain features will continue to
operate for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key
is turned to OFF unless a door is opened.
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4. Push either paddle once to up-shift to the next
gear. Pull either paddle once to down-shift to
the next gear.
The vehicle will begin moving in rst gear upon
acceleration. For better control in icy or slippery
conditions, the vehicle may start out in
SECOND (2), rather than FIRST (1). This
will only occur if you have “tapped up” to
second gear.
The up-shift light on the
instrument panel cluster,
or the up-shift symbol on
the HUD, if equipped, is
given as a prompt to use
the TAP-Shift
®paddle.
For more information, seeUp-Shift Light on
page 175.
The up-shift light will only appear in the instrument
panel cluster if the HUD is off or if the vehicle
does not have HUD.This prompt to up-shift, as needed, will be given
throughout acceleration. If up-shifting does not
occur when prompted, the vehicle speed will be
limited to protect the engine.
The gear position will display on the DIC and
HUD, if equipped, when in manual mode.
Pressing the accelerator while driving in the
highest gear (FOURTH (4)) between 20 mph
(32 km/h) and 50 mph (80 km/h), will make
the transaxle automatically downshift. As your
speed gets closer to 50 mph (80 km/h), you
will need to increase accelerator pedal travel to
get the vehicle to downshift. At 50 mph (80 km/h),
even with the accelerator fully depressed, the
transaxle will always remain in FOURTH (4). The
transaxle will also automatically downshift as
the vehicle decelerates and comes to a stop.
If a paddle is pushed or pulled and the vehicle
cannot respond to a transaxle gear change,
a chime will sound. The system will not allow either
an up-shift or a down-shift if the vehicle speed
is too fast or too slow, nor will it allow a start from
THIRD (3) or higher gear.
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Parking Brake
The parking brake is
located to the left of the
brake pedal near the
driver’s door. To set the
parking brake, hold
the regular brake pedal
down with the right
foot. Push down on the
parking brake pedal,
with the left foot.
To release the parking brake, hold the regular
brake pedal down with the right foot and push the
parking brake pedal with the left foot. When the
left foot is lifted, the parking brake pedal will lift to
the released position.
A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is
set, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is not
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).The brake light will also appear on the instrument
panel cluster when the parking brake is set. It will
stay on if the parking brake does not release fully.
The PARKING BRAKE ON message will also
appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC)
when the parking brake is set. SeeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 200for more information.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on
can overheat the brake system and cause
premature wear or damage to brake system
parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully
released and the brake warning light is
off before driving.
If the vehicle is towing a trailer and parked on a
hill, seeTowing a Trailer on page 324. That
section shows what to do rst to keep the trailer
from moving.
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Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 178
Enhanced Traction System
Warning Light........................................ 179
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light........................................ 179
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 180
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 180
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 184
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 185
Cruise Control Light.................................. 185
Highbeam On Light................................... 185
Fuel Gage................................................. 185
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 186
DIC Controls and Displays
(Base Level DIC)................................... 186
DIC Controls and Displays
(Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer)........... 190
DIC Compass (Uplevel DIC)...................... 198
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 200
DIC Vehicle Customization........................ 226Audio System(s)......................................... 233
Setting the Time........................................ 234
Radio with CD (Base Level)...................... 235
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 245
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................. 255
Using an MP3........................................... 269
XM Radio Messages................................. 275
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 277
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 277
Radio Reception........................................ 278
Care of Your CDs..................................... 279
Care of the CD Player.............................. 279
Backglass Antenna.................................... 280
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 281
Chime Level Adjustment............................ 281
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Flash-to-Pass Feature. SeeFlash-to-Pass on
page 137.
ICruise Control. SeeCruise Control on
page 140.
PExterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior
Lamps on page 144.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
To signal a turn, move the turn signal lever located
on the left side of the steering column all the
way up or down. The lever returns automatically
when the turn is complete.
An arrow on the
instrument panel cluster
will ash in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
If the vehicle is equipped with the Head-Up-Display
(HUD), a right or left turn signal will appear in
the HUD area when making turns or lane changes.
SeeHead-Up Display (HUD) on page 151for
more information.Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to
ash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the
lane change is complete. The lever returns to its
original position when it is released.
Arrows that ash rapidly when signaling for a turn
or lane change may be caused by a burned-out
signal bulb. Other drivers will not see the signal.
Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible
accidents. SeeReplacement Bulbs on page 398,
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps on
page 394, andTaillamps, Turn Signal, and
Stoplamps on page 395. Also, check the fuse for
burned-out bulbs if a turn signal arrow fails to
work when signaling a turn. SeeFuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 460for location information.
Turn Signal On Chime
If the turn signal is left on for more than
0.75 of a mile (1.21 km), a warning chime will
sound and the TURN SIGNAL ON warning
message will appear on the Driver Information
Center (DIC) display. See “Turn Signal On” under
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 200.
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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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Tachometer
The tachometer displays
the engine speed in
revolutions per
minute (rpm).
Notice:If you operate the engine with the
tachometer in the shaded warning area, your
vehicle could be damaged, and the damages
would not be covered by your warranty. Do not
operate the engine with the tachometer in
the shaded warning area.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a
chime will sound for several seconds to remind
you and your passengers to buckle your
safety belts. The driver safety belt light will also
come on and stay on for several seconds, then it
will ash for several more. You should buckle
your seat belt.
If the driver’s belt is
buckled, neither the
chime nor the light will
come on.
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