2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX cruise control

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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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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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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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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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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The CRUISE SET message will also appear
briey on the Head-Up Display (HUD), if your
vehicle has one, when the cruise control lever is
pushed to the minus (set) or the plus
(resume/accelerate) positions.
A cruise control light will also appear on the
instrument panel cluster when the cruise control is
on. This light will disappear when the brakes
are applied or the cruise control is cancelled. It will
reappear when the set cruise speed is resumed.
The light will go out when the cruise control is
turned off. SeeCruise Control Light on page 185.
Resuming a Set Speed
Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, you can move the cruise control switch
briey from on to resume/accelerate.
Your vehicle will go back up to your previously
chosen speed and stay there.
If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate the
vehicle will keep going faster until you release the
switch or apply the brake. Do not hold the
switch at resume/accelerate, unless you want the
vehicle to go faster.
Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher
speed. Press the set button at the end of the
lever, then release the button and the
accelerator pedal. You will now cruise at the
higher speed. If the accelerator pedal is
held longer than 60 seconds, cruise control
will turn off.
Move the cruise switch from on to resume/
accelerate. Hold it there until you get up to the
speed desired, and then release the switch.
To increase the vehicle speed in very small
amounts, move the switch briey to resume/
accelerate. Each time you do this, your vehicle
will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
The acceleration feature will only work after the
cruise control speed has been set by pushing the
cruise control set button.
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Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
There are two ways to reduce the vehicle’s speed
while using cruise control:
Press and hold the set button until you reach
the lower speed desired, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts,
briey press the set button. Each time you do
this your vehicle will slow down about
one mph (1.6 km/h).
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle’s
speed. When you take your foot off the pedal,
the vehicle will slow down to the cruise control
speed set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control will work on hills
depends upon the vehicle’s speed, its load, and
the steepness of the hills. When going up
steep hills, the accelerator pedal might have to be
used in order to maintain the vehicle’s speed.
When going downhill, the brakes might have to be
applied, or the transaxle might have to be
shifted to a lower gear to keep the vehicle’s speed
down. Doing either of these things will take the
vehicle out of cruise. It may be better not to
use the cruise control if the brakes constantly have
to be applied, or the vehicle continuously needs
to be shifted to a lower gear.
Ending Cruise Control
There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal
Move the cruise control switch to off
Erasing Speed Memory
When the cruise control or the ignition is turned
off, the cruise control set speed memory is erased.
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