2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX display

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The vehicle’s doors can be locked and unlocked,
and the trunk can be opened from about
3 feet (1 m) up to 60 feet (18 m) away with
the remote keyless entry transmitter.
If your vehicle has the remote vehicle start
feature, you can also start the vehicle’s engine
with the remote keyless entry transmitter.The following functions may be available with your
vehicle’s remote keyless entry system:/(Remote Vehicle Start):If your vehicle has
this feature, the engine may be started from
outside the vehicle using the remote keyless entry
transmitter. See “Remote Vehicle Start” later in
this section for more detailed information.
Q(Lock):Press the lock button to lock all the
doors. If enabled through the Driver Information
Center (DIC), the parking lamps may ash
once and the horn may chirp once to indicate
locking has occurred. See “REMOTE LOCKS
FEEDBACK” underDIC Controls and Displays
(Base Level DIC) on page 186orDIC Controls and
Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on
page 190for programming information. Pressing
the lock button will arm the content theft-deterrent
system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on
page 100for more information.
Remote Keyless Entry
with Remote StartRemote Keyless Entry
without Remote Start
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"(Unlock):Press the unlock button one time to
unlock the driver’s door. Press the unlock
button again within ve seconds to unlock the
other doors. The interior lamps will come on and
stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned
on. If enabled through the DIC, the parking
lamps may ash once and the horn may chirp
once to indicate unlocking has occurred. See
“REMOTE LOCKS FEEDBACK” underDIC
Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on
page 186orDIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel
DIC with Trip Computer) on page 190. Pressing
the unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter will disarm the content theft-deterrent
system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 100
for more details.
V(Trunk Release):Press and hold this
button for about one second to release the trunk
lid. The transaxle must be in PARK (P) for
this feature to operate.
L(Panic Alarm):Press this button to activate
the alarm. The ignition must be in OFF for the
remote alarm to work. When the remote alarm
button is pressed the headlamps will ash and the
horn will sound repeatedly for two minutes. The
alarm will turn off when the ignition is moved
to RUN or the remote alarm button is pressed
again.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your
vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased through your
GM dealer. Remember to bring any additional
transmitters with you when you go to your dealer.
When the dealer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining
transmitters must also be matched. Once your
dealer has coded the new transmitter, the
lost transmitter cannot unlock your vehicle. The
vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters
matched to it.
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Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in the remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about four years.
If the battery is weak the transmitter will not work
within its normal range. It is probably time to
change the battery if you have to be very close to
the vehicle before the transmitter works.
The KEY FOB BATTERY LOW message, in the
vehicle’s DIC, will display, if the remote keyless
entry transmitter battery is low.
Notice:When replacing the battery, use care
not to touch any of the circuitry. Static
from your body transferred to these surfaces
may damage the transmitter.To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry
transmitter, do the following:
1. Insert a at object with a thin edge into the
notch, located below the panic alarm button,
and separate the bottom half from the top
half of the transmitter.
2. Remove the old battery and replace it with the
new one. Make sure the positive side (+) of
the battery faces up. Use one three-volt,
CR2032 battery, or equivalent type.
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/(Remote Start):If your vehicle has the remote
vehicle start feature, the keyless entry transmitter
will have a button with this symbol on it.
To start the vehicle using the remote start feature,
do the following:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock
button, then immediately press and hold
the transmitter’s remote start button for
4 seconds or until the vehicle’s turn signal
lamps ash. The vehicle’s doors will be
locked.
3. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps
will turn on and remain on while the engine
is running, and the DIC will display REMOTE
START ACTIVE PRESS HAZARD SWITCH
TO CANCEL.
The engine will shut off automatically after
10 minutes, unless a time extension has been
done or the vehicle’s key is inserted into
the ignition switch and turned to RUN.
If you enter the vehicle after a remote start,
and the engine is still running, insert the
key into the ignition switch and turn to RUN
to drive the vehicle.4. To manually shut off a remote start, do any of
the following. The parking lamps will turn off.
Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter
at the vehicle, and press the remote
start button.
Turn on the hazard warning ashers.
Turn the ignition switch to RUN and then
to OFF.
Your vehicle’s engine can be started two times
using the transmitter’s remote start feature. If only
one remote start procedure has been done,
since last driving the vehicle, or resetting the
remote start system, the engine may be started
again remotely by following the remote start
procedure a second time.
If the remote start procedure is used again before
the rst 10 minute time frame has ended, the
rst 10 minutes will immediately expire and
the second 10 minute time frame will start.
The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if
any of the following occur:
The remote start system is disabled through
the DIC.
The vehicle’s key is in the ignition.
A door on the vehicle is open.
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The vehicle’s hood is open.
The hazard warning ashers are on.
There is an emission control system
malfunction.
The engine coolant temperature is too high.
The oil pressure is low.
Two remote vehicle starts have already been
provided for that ignition cycle.
If a remote start is attempted and is unsuccessful,
the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display
REMOTE START DISABLED.
Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start feature
are shipped from the factory with the remote start
system enabled. The system may be enabled/
disabled through the DIC. See “REMOTE START”
underDIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC)
on page 186orDIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel
DIC with Trip Computer) on page 190for additional
information.
Remote Start Ready
If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle
start feature, it may have the remote start
ready feature. This feature gives you the ability tolock or unlock your vehicle from about 492 feet
(150 m) away and allows your dealer to add
the manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature.
See your dealer if you would like to add the
manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature to
your vehicle.
Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door is
locked, the handle will not open it.
You increase the chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if
the doors are not locked. So, wear
safety belts properly and lock the
doors whenever you drive.
CAUTION: (Continued)
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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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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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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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