2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX turn signal

When the ignition key is turned to ON/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
The HUD will temporarily display CHECK TRIP
COMPUTER when there are messages on the
DIC trip computer.
The HUD will also display the following messages when
these systems, if the vehicle has them, are active:
TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVE
STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE
The HUD will temporarily display the TRACTION
CONTROL OFF message when the traction control
system is turned off.
The HUD will temporarily display the CRUISE SET
message when cruise control is activated or cruise
speed is increased.
Notice:If you try to use the HUD image as a
parking aid, you may misjudge the distance and
damage your vehicle. Do not use the HUD image
as a parking aid.When the HUD is on, the speedometer reading will
continually be displayed. The current radio station or
CD track number will display for a short period of time
after the radio or CD track status changes. This will
happen whenever one of the radio controls is pressed.
The speedometer size will be reduced when radio,
CD information, warnings, or turn-by-turn guidance
information are displayed on the HUD.
The HUD control is
located on the console.
To adjust the HUD image so that items are properly
displayed, do the following:
1. Adjust the driver’s seat to a comfortable position.
2. Start the engine.
3. Adjust the HUD controls.
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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.
The message re-appears when the engine is turned
on and the condition still exists.
KEY IN IGNITION
This message displays and a chime sounds continuously
when the driver exits the vehicle while the key is in
the ignition after the engine is turned off.
This message cannot be acknowledged.
This message disappears and the chiming stops when
the key is removed from the ignition.
LEFT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT
This message displays when the left front turn signal
lamp needs to be replaced. SeeTaillamps, Turn Signal,
and Stoplamps on page 5-58for replacement
procedures.
This message displays while the ignition is in ON/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.
LEFT REAR TURN LAMP OUT
This message displays when the left rear turn signal
lamp needs to be replaced. SeeTaillamps, Turn Signal,
and Stoplamps on page 5-58for replacement
procedures.
This message displays while the ignition is in ON/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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RIGHT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT
This message displays when the vehicle’s right front
turn signal needs to be replaced. SeeFront Turn Signal,
Parking and Fog Lamps on page 5-57for bulb
replacement procedures.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
ON/RUN. A chime sounds for two seconds while 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.
RIGHT REAR TURN LAMP OUT
This message displays when the vehicle’s right rear
turn signal needs to be replaced. SeeTaillamps,
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps on page 5-58for bulb
replacement procedures.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
ON/RUN. A chime sounds for two seconds while 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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SERVICE BRAKE APPLY SENSOR
This message displays when the brake apply sensor is
not functioning properly. The vehicle still has brakes
when this warning message displays, but you should
have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon
as possible.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
ON/RUN. A chime sounds for two seconds while 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.
SERVICE PARK LAMPS
This message displays if one of the vehicle’s parking
lamps needs to be replaced. SeeFront Turn Signal,
Parking and Fog Lamps on page 5-57for bulb
replacement procedures.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
ON/RUN. A chime sounds for two seconds while 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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TRACTION CONTROL OFF
This symbol comes on
with this message.
If the vehicle has the traction system, this message
displays when the system turns off. TRACTION
CONTROL OFF also appears in the Head-Up Display
(HUD), if your vehicle has this feature. This message
only displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN and
disappears after three seconds. A chime sounds once
and the message stays on for three seconds and
then disappears. A warning light indicating that this
system is deactivated also appears on the instrument
panel cluster. SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light on page 3-47.Any of the following conditions may cause the system
to turn off:The system is turned off by pressing the TC
(traction control) button located on the center
console. SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 4-6orEnhanced Traction System (ETS)
on page 4-7for more information.
The battery is low.
There is a system failure. See your dealer/retailer
for service.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message displays if the vehicle is driven for
more than 0.75 mile (1.21 km) while one of the turn
signals are on. It appears as a reminder to turn off
the turn signal.
This message only displays when the ignition is in
ON/RUN. A chime sounds for two seconds and
the message will not disappear until the turn signal
is manually turned off, or a turn is completed.
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For XM™ (if equipped), push the RCL knob while
in XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories
of information related to the current song or
channel: Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY,
Channel Number/Channel Name.
To change the default on the display, push the RCL
knob until you see the desired display, then hold
the knob until the display ashes. The selected
display is now the default.
SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume):Vehicles with
the SCV feature, automatically lets the audio system
adjust volume to make up for road and wind noise
while driving.
Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button
to select MIN (minimum), MED (medium), or MAX
(maximum). Each higher setting allows for more volume
compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Then, as you
drive, SCV automatically increases the volume, as
necessary, to overcome noise at any speed. The volume
level should always sound the same while driving.
To turn SCV off, press this button until OFF displays.
AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume):Vehicles with
automatic volume, automatically lets the audio system
adjust volume to make up for road and wind noise
as you drive.Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button
to select MIN (minimum), MED (medium), or MAX
(maximum). Each higher setting allows for more volume
compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Then, as you
drive, automatic volume increases the volume, as
necessary, to overcome noise at any speed. The volume
level should always sound the same to you as you
drive. To turn automatic volume off, press this button
until OFF displays.
Finding a Station
BAND:Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2,
AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The display shows
the selection.
TUNE:Turn this knob to select radio stations.
wxorstSEEK:Press the up or the down arrow
to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
The radio only seeks stations with a strong signal that are
in the selected band.
wxorstSCAN:Press and hold either SCAN
arrow for two seconds until SCAN or SC displays and a
beep sounds. The radio goes to a station, plays for a
few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press either
SCAN arrow again to stop scanning.
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To scan preset stations, press and hold either SCAN
arrow for more than four seconds until PSCAN or
PRESET SCAN and the preset number displays and a
double beep sounds. The radio goes to the rst
preset station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the
next preset station. Press either SCAN arrow again to
stop scanning presets.
The radio scans stations only with a strong signal that
are in the selected band.
Setting Preset Stations
Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM,
six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmed
on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the
following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1
or XM2.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press EQ, or depending on the radio, AUTO EQ,
to select the equalization.
5. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until a beep sounds. When that
numbered pushbutton is pressed, the station that
was set returns and the equalization that was
selected is stored for that pushbutton.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
Setting the Tone
(Bass/Midrange/Treble)
TONE:Press and release the TONE button until BASS,
MID (midrange), or TREB (treble) displays. The
SELECT LED indicator lights to show that the tone
control can be adjusted. Turn the SELECT knob
to increase or to decrease. If a station is weak or has
static, decrease the treble.
To return all of the tone controls to the middle position,
press and hold the TONE button until FLAT displays.
AUDIO (Radio with Six-Disc CD Player):Push
the AUDIO knob until BASS, MID (midrange), or
TREB (treble) displays. Turn the knob to increase
or to decrease. If a station is weak or noisy, decrease
the treble.
To adjust bass, midrange, or treble to the middle
position, select BASS, MID, or TREB and push and
hold the AUDIO knob. The display level adjusts to the
middle position and a beep sounds.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle
position, push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone
or speaker control is displayed. CENTERED displays
and one beep sounds.
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XM Radio Messages
XL (Explicit Language Channels):These channels,
or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request,
by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating:The encryption code in the receiver is
being updated, and no action is required. This process
should take no longer than 30 seconds.
No Signal:The system is functioning correctly, but
the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM™
signal. When the vehicle is moved into an open area,
the signal should return.
Loading XM:The audio system is acquiring and
processing audio and text data. No action is needed.
This message should disappear shortly.
CH Off Air:This channel is not currently in service.
Tune to another channel.
CH Unavail:This previously assigned channel is no
longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this station
was one of the presets, choose another station for
that preset button.No Info:No artist, song title, category, or text
information is available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
No Info:No text or informational messages are
available at this time on this channel. The system
is working properly.
Not Found:There are no channels available for the
selected category. The system is working properly.
XM Locked:The XM™ receiver in your vehicle may
have previously been in another vehicle. For security
purposes, XM™ receivers cannot be swapped between
vehicles. If this message is received after having
your vehicle serviced, check with your dealer/retailer.
Radio ID:If tuned to channel 0, this message alternates
with the XM™ Radio eight digit radio ID label. This
label is needed to activate the service.
Unknown:If this message is received when tuned to
channel 0, there may be a receiver fault. Consult
with your dealer/retailer.
Chk XMRcvr:If this message does not clear within a
short period of time, the receiver may have a fault.
Consult with your dealer/retailer.
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