2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX high beam

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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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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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Push forward on the exterior lamps control
lever to change the headlamps from low to
high-beam. Pull the lever back and then release it
to change from high to low-beam.
This symbol appears on
the instrument panel
cluster when the
high-beam headlamps
are on.
When the high-beam headlamps are on, the fog
lamps will not be on. If the vehicle is equipped with
the Head-Up-Display (HUD) an arrow will appear
in the HUD area indicating that the high-beams
are on. SeeHead-Up Display (HUD) on page 151
for more information.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature allows the use of the high-beam
headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that
you want to pass.
Pull and hold the exterior lamps control lever to
use this feature. When this is done, the following
will occur:
The high-beam headlamps will turn on, while
the headlamps are off, in low-beam, or in
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) mode. They
will stay on as long as the lever is held in this
position. Release the lever to turn them off.
The headlamps will switch to low beam if the
headlamps had been in the high-beam
mode. To return to high-beam, push the lever.
If the vehicle is equipped with the Head-Up Display
(HUD), an arrow will appear on the display to
indicate that the high beams are on.
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To turn off the automatic headlamp feature when it
is dark outside, move the exterior lamp control
to the parking lamp position. The parking lamps
will remain illuminated and the headlamps will turn
off. The fog lamps will also go on if they were
on previously.
As with any vehicle, the regular headlamp system
should be turned on when needed.
Fog Lamps
If equipped, fog lamps provide brighter roadway
lighting for better vision in foggy or misty
conditions.
-(Fog Lamps):Turn the second band on the
exterior lamps control lever to this position to
turn the fog lamps on. The band will return to its
original position.
This symbol appears on
the instrument panel
cluster when the
fog lamps are on.To turn the fog lamps off, turn the band up to the
fog lamp symbol and release it. The band will
return to its original position. If the high-beam
headlamps are on, the fog lamps will turn off. The
fog lamps will go on again when the low-beam
headlamps are turned back on.
The parking lamps must be on for the fog lamps
to work.
Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
If the parking lamps or headlamps have been left
on after the ignition has been turned to off, the
exterior lamps will turn off after about 10 minutes.
This protects the battery from being drained.
Use the exterior lamp control to turn the lamps
back on, if they are still needed.
Interior Lamps
The interior lamps can be controlled, or
automatically turn on or off under certain conditions.
They are explained in the following text.
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Electric Power Management
The vehicle has Electric Power Management
(EPM) that estimates the battery’s temperature and
state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for
best performance and extended life of the battery.
When the battery’s state of charge is low, the
voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge
back in. When the state of charge is high, the
voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging.
If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage or voltage
display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you
may see the voltage move up or down. This is
normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be
displayed.
The battery can be discharged at idle if the
electrical loads are very high. This is true for all
vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator)
may not be spinning fast enough at idle to
produce all the power that is needed for very high
electrical loads.A high electrical load occurs when several of the
following loads are on: headlamps, high beams,
fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate
control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine
cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into
accessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the
battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s
output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It
can increase engine idle speed to generate more
power, whenever needed. It can temporarily
reduce the power demands of some accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels,
without being noticeable. In rare cases at the
highest levels of corrective action, this action may
be noticeable to the driver. If so, a Driver
Information Center (DIC) message might be
displayed, such as Battery Saver Active. If this
message is displayed, it is recommended that the
driver reduce the electrical loads as much as
possible. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 200.
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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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Fog Lamp Light
This light will come on
when the fog lamps are
in use.
The light will go out when the fog lamps are
turned off. SeeFog Lamps on page 146for more
information.
Cruise Control Light
This light comes on
whenever you set your
cruise control.
The light will go out when the cruise control is
turned off. SeeCruise Control on page 140
for more information.
Highbeam On Light
This light comes on
whenever the
high-beam headlamps
are on.
See “Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer” under
Exterior Lamps on page 144for additional
information.
Fuel Gage
The fuel gage shows
about how much fuel is
left in the fuel tank
when the ignition is on.
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