2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX change language

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,
PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem, and the names
GRAND PRIX, GTP, and GXP are registered
trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
This manual includes the latest information at the
time it was printed. We reserve the right to
make changes after that time without notice.
For vehicles rst sold in Canada, substitute the
name “General Motors of Canada Limited”
for Pontiac Division whenever it appears in this
manual.This manual describes features that may be
available in this model, but your vehicle may not
have all of them. For example, more than one
entertainment system may be offered or your
vehicle may have been ordered without a front
passenger or rear seats.
Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there
if it is needed while you are on the road. If the
vehicle is sold, leave this manual in the vehicle.
Canadian Owners
A French language copy of this manual can be
obtained from your dealer or from:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 15863016 A First Printing
©2006 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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The tap shift gear and the upshift symbol will also
appear on the HUD if the vehicle has tap shift
and it is active.
The HUD information can be displayed in one of
three languages, English, French, or Spanish. The
speedometer reading and other numerical values
can be displayed in either English or metric units.
The language selection and the units of
measurement are changed through the trip
computer in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
See “Options” underDIC Controls and Displays
(Base Level DIC) on page 186orDIC Controls and
Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on
page 190.
The HUD information appears as an image
focused out toward the front of the vehicle.
When the ignition key is turned to RUN, the HUD
will display an introductory message for a short
time, until the HUD has warmed up.
The following indicator lights come on the
instrument panel when activated and will also
appear on the HUD:
Turn Signal Indicators
High-Beam Indicator Symbol
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To change the language, use the following
procedure:
1. Press the options button to enter the language
screen.
2. Press the set/reset button to scroll through
and set the language choice.
3. Press the options button again to advance to
the next screen.
DISPLAY UNITS:This menu allows selection of
measurements to be displayed in English or
metric units. The messages on the HUD, if
equipped, and the instrument panel cluster will
also appear with the type of measurement
selected.
To set the measurement when Display Units is
shown, use the following procedure:
1. Press the set/reset button to select ENGLISH
or METRIC.
2. Press the options button again to advance to
the next screen.DAYTIME DISPLAY ENHANCEMENT:This
menu allows selection of the color of the display
message. When ON is selected for the daytime
enhancement, the messages will appear black on
a red screen. This combination makes it easier
to see the DIC messages during the daytime.
When OFF is selected, or when the headlamps
are on, the messages will appear red on a
black background.
To set the daytime display enhancement, use the
following procedure:
1. Press the set/reset button to select OFF or ON.
2. Press the options button again to advance to
the next screen.
ENGINE OIL MONITOR SYSTEM:This menu
allows the engine oil monitor system to be reset.
To reset the engine oil monitor system, see
Engine Oil Life System on page 353.
PERSONAL PROGRAMMING MODE:This menu
allows you to customize several features on
your vehicle. SeeDIC Vehicle Customization on
page 226for more information.
Press the options button again to advance to the
next screen.
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3. Press the options button to advance to the
rst position in the year. Press and hold the
set/reset button to scroll through the available
digits. Release the button when the correct
digit appears.
4. Press the options button to advance to the
months of the year.
5. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the
months of the year, releasing the button when
the correct month appears.
6. Press the options button to advance to the
days of the month.
7. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the
days of the month, releasing the button when
the correct day appears.
8. Press the options button again to advance to
the main date screen. The screen will now
display the new date.
9. Press the options button to advance to the
next screen.Language:This menu allows selection of
the language in which the DIC messages will
appear. The DIC can be programmed in one of
three languages: English, French, or Spanish. The
message on the HUD, if equipped, will also
appear in the language selected. SeeHead-Up
Display (HUD) on page 151.
To change the language, use the following
procedure:
1. Press the options button to enter the language
screen.
2. Press the set/reset button to scroll through
and set the language choice.
3. Press the options button again to advance to
the next screen.
DISPLAY UNITS:This menu allows selection of
measurements to be displayed in English or
metric units. The messages on the HUD, if
equipped, and the instrument panel cluster will
also appear in the type of measurement selected.
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