2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX oil reset

Set/Reset
r(Set/Reset):Press this button to set or reset
a menu item when using the trip odometer or
options buttons.
Options
4(Options):Press this button to access the Date,
Language, Display Units, Daytime Display
Enhancement, Engine Oil Monitor System,
Personal Programming modes, and Tire Pressure
readings.
Date:This menu sets the date.
The time is set through the radio. SeeSetting the
Time on page 234for more information.
To set the date, use the following procedure:
1. Press the options button until the date
is displayed on the DIC.
2. Press the set/reset button to access the
RESET YEAR screen. The second position in
the year will be selected. Press and hold
the set/reset button to scroll through the
available digits. Release the button when the
correct digit appears.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.
Language:This menu allows the selection of the
language in which the DIC messages will
appear. The DIC can be programmed to 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.
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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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The compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates
the need to manually set the compass. However,
under certain circumstances, such as during a long
distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary
to compensate for compass variance and reset the
zone through the DIC. SeeDIC Compass
(Uplevel DIC) on page 198for more information.
The buttons on the DIC trip computer are gages,
trip odometer, set/reset, options, and fuel.
Gages
2(Gages):Press this button to access the OIL
LIFE REMAINING, TRANSMISSION FLUID
TEMPERATURE, BATTERY, ENGINE HOURS,
ENGINE BOOST, and MAXIMUM Gs modes.
OIL LIFE REMAINING:Press the gages button
until OIL LIFE REMAINING is displayed. This
screen indicates the percentage of oil life in thevehicle’s engine that has not degraded. See
Engine Oil on page 350for more information.
After the oil has been changed in the vehicle, reset
the ENGINE OIL MONITOR screen in the
options menu. To reset the engine oil monitor
system, seeEngine Oil Life System on page 353.
Press the gages button again to advance to
the next screen.
TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMP:This screen
displays this message along with the temperature
(F° or C°) of the transmission uid.
Press the gages button again to advance to the
next screen.
BATTERY:This screen displays the amount of
volts the battery is generating.
Your vehicle’s charging system regulates voltage
based on the state of the battery. The battery
voltage may uctuate when viewing this
information on the DIC. This is normal.
SeeElectric Power Management on page 150for
more information.
Press the gages button again to advance to the
next screen.
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AVERAGE SPEED:The average speed is
displayed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers
per hour (km/h). The average speed is calculated
from the various vehicle speeds recorded since
the last reset of this menu item. To reset the
average speed, press the set/reset button. The
display will return to zero.
Press the trip odometer button again to advance
to the next screen.
TIME ELAPSED:This screen can be used as a
stopwatch. The display can show the hours,
minutes and seconds. The elapsed time indicator
will record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes and
59 seconds, then it will reset to zero and continue
counting.
To set the time elapsed function, use the following
procedures:
1. Press the set/reset button for less than
two seconds to start or stop the timer.
2. Press and hold the set/reset button for
more than two seconds to reset the timer back
to zero.
Press the trip odometer button again to advance
to the next screen.Set/Reset
r(Set/Reset):Press this button to set or reset
a mode item when using the trip odometer or
option buttons.
Options
4(Options):Press this button to access the Date,
Language, Display Units, Daytime Display
Enhancement, Engine Oil Monitor System,
Compass Calibration, Personal Programming
modes, and Tire Pressure readings.
Date:This menu sets the date.
The time is set through the radio. SeeSetting the
Time on page 234for more information.
To set the date, use the following procedure:
1. Press the options button until the date
is displayed on the DIC.
2. Press the set/reset button to access the
RESET YEAR screen. The second position in
the year will be selected. Press and hold
the set/reset button to scroll through the
available digits. Release the button when the
correct digit appears.
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To set the display units function, use the following
procedure:
1. Press the set/reset button to select ENGLISH
or METRIC.
2. Press the options button 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 function,
use the following procedure:
1. Press the set/reset button to select OFF or ON.
2. Press the options button 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.
Press the options button to advance to the next
screen.
COMPASS CALIBRATION MODE:This menu
allows you to adjust for compass variance.
SeeDIC Compass (Uplevel DIC) on page 198for
more information.
Press the options button again to advance to the
next screen.
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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CHANGE OIL SOON
This symbol comes on
with this message.
This message displays when service is required
for the vehicle. See your dealer. SeeEngine Oil on
page 350andScheduled Maintenance on
page 473for more information.
The CHANGE OIL SOON message is reset by
acknowledging the message. The ENGINE OIL
MONITOR SYSTEM screen under the options
menu on the DIC must also be reset. See “Engine
Oil Monitor System” in options underDIC Controls
and Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 186orDIC
Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip
Computer) on page 190for more information.
This message displays while the ignition is in RUN.
Press the set/reset button to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.This message continues to display for
three seconds if it has not been acknowledged
when the engine is turned off. It also re-displays
for three seconds if the message has been
acknowledged, but the condition still exists when
the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE
This symbol comes on
with this message.
This message displays when there is a problem
with the generator and battery charging systems.
Driving with this problem could drain the battery.
Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Stop
and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so. Have the electrical system checked by your
dealer as soon as possible.
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HOT ENGINE OIL. REDUCE SPEED
On some vehicles, this message displays when
the vehicle’s engine oil is above the proper engine
operating temperature. Reduce the speed of the
vehicle. If this message continues to display, have
the vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as
possible. A chime sounds continuously when this
message is displayed. Press the set/reset
button to acknowledge this message and to clear
it from the screen.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
HOT TRANS FLUID
This symbol comes on
with this message.This message displays when the transaxle uid in
the vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and
allow it to idle until it cools down. If this message
continues to display, have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer as soon as possible.
If the vehicle has the Uplevel Trip Computer DIC,
you can determine the actual temperature of
the transaxle uid using the vehicle’s gages button.
SeeDIC Controls and Displays (Base Level
DIC) on page 186orDIC Controls and Displays
(Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on page 190for
more information.
This message displays while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds for two seconds when this
message is displayed. Press the set/reset
button to acknowledge this message and to clear
it from the screen.
This message continues to display if it has not
been acknowledged when the engine is turned off.
It also re-displays for three seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message
re-appears when the engine is turned on.
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LOW FUEL
This symbol comes on
with this message.
This message displays when the vehicle is low on
fuel. Rell the fuel tank as soon as possible.
This message displays while the ignition is in RUN.
A chime sounds for two seconds when this
message is displayed. Press the set/reset button
to acknowledge this message and to clear it
from the screen.
This message continues to display if it has not
been acknowledged when the engine is turned off.
It also re-displays for three seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message
re-appears when the engine is turned on.
LOW OIL LEVEL
This symbol comes on
with this message.
On some vehicles, this message displays when the
vehicle’s engine oil is low. Fill the oil to the proper
level as soon as possible. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 346for engine oil
ll location. Also, seeEngine Oil on page 350for
information on the kind of oil to use and proper oil
level. If the vehicle has a supercharged engine, see
Supercharger Oil on page 355for information on
the kind of oil to use and proper oil level.
This message displays while the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds for two seconds when this
message is displayed. Press the set/reset
button to acknowledge this message and to clear
it from the screen.
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