2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX change wheel

FIRST (1):This position reduces vehicle speed
even more than SECOND (2) without using
your brakes. It can be used on very steep hills, or
in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is moved
to FIRST (1), while the vehicle is moving forward,
the transaxle will not shift into rst gear until
the vehicle is going slowly enough.
Notice:Spinning the tires or holding the
vehicle in one place on a hill using only the
accelerator pedal may damage the transaxle.
If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When
stopping on a hill, use the brakes, or parking
brake to hold the vehicle in place.
Performance Shifting with TAP-Shift®
If the vehicle is equipped with the 3800 V6
Supercharged engine or the 5.3L V8 engine, your
vehicle may have this feature. It allows you to
change gears similar to a manual transaxle.
To fully use this feature, do the following:
1. The MANUAL (M) position can be selected
while the vehicle is moving. The current
transaxle position will continue to be displayed
on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and
Head-Up Display (HUD), if equipped.2. Move the shift lever
to the MANUAL (M).
3. The paddles are
located on the
steering wheel.
They are used to
up-shift or down-shift
the transaxle.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 132
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 134
Other Warning Devices............................. 134
Horn.......................................................... 134
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 135
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 135
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 136
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 137
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 137
Windshield Wiper Lever............................. 138
Cruise Control........................................... 140
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 144
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 145
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 145
Fog Lamps................................................ 146
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................. 146
Interior Lamps........................................... 146
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 147
Courtesy Lamps........................................ 147
Dome Lamp.............................................. 147
Entry Lighting............................................ 148
Delayed Entry Lighting.............................. 148
Delayed Exit Lighting................................. 149
Front Reading Lamps................................ 149
Overhead Console Reading Lamps........... 149Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps.......... 149
Electric Power Management...................... 150
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 151
Head-Up Display (HUD)............................ 151
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 156
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 157
Climate Controls......................................... 157
Climate Control System............................. 157
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.... 162
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 166
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 166
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 168
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 169
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 170
Tachometer............................................... 171
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 171
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 172
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 172
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 173
Up-Shift Light............................................ 175
Brake System Warning Light..................... 176
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 177
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light.............. 178
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel enables the position of the steering
wheel to be adjusted. The lever that lets the
steering wheel tilt is located on the outboard side
of the steering column.
To tilt the steering wheel, hold it and pull the lever.
Move the steering wheel to a comfortable driving
position and release the lever to lock it into place.
Tilt the steering wheel to the highest position to
give more room when exiting and entering
the vehicle.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane-Change Signals. See
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 136.
3Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 137.
-Fog Lamps. SeeFog Lamps on page 146.
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Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where
you cannot drive safely at a steady speed.
So, do not use your cruise control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast
changes in tire traction can cause
excessive wheel slip, and you could lose
control. Do not use cruise control on
slippery roads.
9(Off):This position
turns the system off.
R(On):This position activates the system.
+ (Resume/Accelerate):This position to makes
the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously
set speed.
T(Set):Press this button to set the speed.
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of
about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without
keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can
really help on long trips. Cruise control does not
work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Cruise control will not work if your parking brake is
set, or if the master cylinder brake uid level is low.
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{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where
you cannot drive safely at a steady speed.
So, do not use your cruise control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast
changes in tire traction can cause
excessive wheel slip, and you could lose
control. Do not use cruise control on
slippery roads.
If cruise control is on when the Traction Control
System (TCS), if your vehicle has one, begins
to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will
automatically disengage. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 292. When road conditions
allow you to safely use it again, you may turn
cruise control back on.
Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when
you are not using cruise, you might hit a
button and go into cruise when you do not
want to. You could be startled and even
lose control. Keep the cruise control switch
off until you want to use cruise control.
1. Move the cruise control switch to on.
2. Get up to the speed desired.
3. Press in the set button at the end of the lever
and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
This symbol, along with
the CRUISE SET
message, will briey
appear in the Driver
Information Center (DIC)
when the cruise
control is set.
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Let us say the road is wet and you are driving
safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of
you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking.
Here is what happens with ABS:
A computer senses that wheels are slowing down.
If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the
computer will separately work the brakes at
each wheel.ABS can change the brake pressure faster than
any driver could. The computer is programmed
to make the most of available tire and road
conditions. This can help you steer around the
obstacle while braking hard.
As you brake, your computer keeps receiving
updates on wheel speed and controls braking
pressure accordingly.
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Remember: ABS does not change the time you
need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or
always decrease stopping distance. If you get too
close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have
time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly
slows or stops. Always leave enough room up
ahead to stop, even though you have ABS.
Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake
pedal down rmly and let anti-lock work for you.
You may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation
or notice some noise, but this is normal.
Braking in Emergencies
At some time, nearly every driver gets into a
situation that requires hard braking.
If you have ABS, you can steer and brake at the
same time. However, if you do not have ABS, your
rst reaction — to hit the brake pedal hard and
hold it down — may be the wrong thing to do. Your
wheels can stop rolling. Once they do, the
vehicle cannot respond to your steering.Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was
headed when the wheels stopped rolling. That
could be off the road, into the very thing you were
trying to avoid, or into traffic.
If you do not have ABS, use a “squeeze” braking
technique. This will give you maximum braking
while maintaining steering control. You can do this
by pushing on the brake pedal with steadily
increasing pressure.
In an emergency, you will probably want to squeeze
the brakes hard without locking the wheels. If you
hear or feel the wheels sliding, ease off the brake
pedal. This will help you retain steering control. If
you do have ABS, it is different. SeeAnti-Lock
Brake System (ABS) on page 289.
In many emergencies, steering can help you more
than even the very best braking.
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This symbol will appear
on the DIC.
If there is a problem detected with StabiliTrak
®
Plus, this symbol along with the SERVICE
STABILITY SYSTEM warning message will
come on the DIC.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 200.
When this message is displayed, the system is not
operational. Driving should be adjusted accordingly.
To turn the StabiliTrak
®system off (GXP only),
press and hold the traction control button for more
than ve seconds. A message will appear on the
DIC indicating that StabiliTrak
®has been turned off.
You can turn the system back on at any time by
pressing the button again.
If the vehicle is in cruise control when StabiliTrak
®
Plus activates, the cruise control will automatically
disengage. When road conditions allow safe use of
it, the cruise control can be used again. SeeCruise
Control on page 140for more information.
Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the
engine stops or the system is not functioning, you
can steer but it will take much more effort.
Variable Effort Steering
If your vehicle has this steering system, the system
provides less steering effort for parking and when
driving at speeds below 20 mph (32 km/h). Steering
effort will increase at higher speeds for improved
road feel.
Steering Tips
It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents
mentioned on the news happen on curves.
Here is why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is
subject to the same laws of physics when driving
on curves. The traction of the tires against the road
surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change
its path when you turn the front wheels. If there is
no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in the
same direction. If you have ever tried to steer a
vehicle on wet ice, you will understand this.
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