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2005 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-29 Airbag System ...1-48 Restraint System Check ...174; System ...2-36 Storage Areas ...2-38 Sunroof ...2-41 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-26 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-35 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-49 Audio System(s) ...3-92 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-38 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-29 Airbag System ...1-48 Restraint System Check ...174; System ...2-36 Storage Areas ...2-38 Sunroof ...2-41 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-26 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-35 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-49 Audio System(s) ...3-92 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-38 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...
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... with Remote Start Remote Keyless Entry without Remote Start 2-5 Remote Keyless Entry with the remote keyless entry transmitter. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps may flash once and the horn may affect the performance of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry System on . Remote Keyless...
... with Remote Start Remote Keyless Entry without Remote Start 2-5 Remote Keyless Entry with the remote keyless entry transmitter. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps may flash once and the horn may affect the performance of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry System on . Remote Keyless...
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... transmitter will come on and stay on page 3-57 for more details. See "Remote Lock Feedback" under DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 3-49 or DIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on for this button to unlock the driver's door. L (Remote Alarm): Press the... re-coded to operate. This feature provides feedback that a command has been received by the vehicle. The transaxle must be purchased through the DIC, the parking lamps will turn off or accessory for two minutes. Remember to bring any additional transmitters so they can be in PARK (P) ...
... transmitter will come on and stay on page 3-57 for more details. See "Remote Lock Feedback" under DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 3-49 or DIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on for this button to unlock the driver's door. L (Remote Alarm): Press the... re-coded to operate. This feature provides feedback that a command has been received by the vehicle. The transaxle must be purchased through the DIC, the parking lamps will turn off or accessory for two minutes. Remember to bring any additional transmitters so they can be in PARK (P) ...
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... when the vehicle starts. 4. When you to the on position. To start the vehicle using remote start , and the engine is still running , and the DIC will turn the key to the RUN position to have a remote starting of the vehicle. Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may have the vehicle in...
... when the vehicle starts. 4. When you to the on position. To start the vehicle using remote start , and the engine is still running , and the DIC will turn the key to the RUN position to have a remote starting of the vehicle. Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may have the vehicle in...
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... key is in the ignition, a door is open or the hood is not closed. If a remote start is attempted and unsuccessful, the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display REMOTE START DISABLED. • Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the parking lamps...
... key is in the ignition, a door is open or the hood is not closed. If a remote start is attempted and unsuccessful, the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display REMOTE START DISABLED. • Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the parking lamps...
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... delayed locking feature will sound when the power door lock switch or the LOCK button on . See "Personal Programming Mode Screens" under DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on the driver's door to the right to lock or to the left to lock or to the right to unlock the doors.... Move the switch on or off through the Driver Information Center (DIC), if equipped. Power Door Locks To lock or unlock all doors from inside the vehicle, use the power door lock switch located on page 3-57...
... delayed locking feature will sound when the power door lock switch or the LOCK button on . See "Personal Programming Mode Screens" under DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on the driver's door to the right to lock or to the left to lock or to the right to unlock the doors.... Move the switch on or off through the Driver Information Center (DIC), if equipped. Power Door Locks To lock or unlock all doors from inside the vehicle, use the power door lock switch located on page 3-57...
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... guarantee that you . To turn this feature on or off see "Personal Programming Mode Screens" under DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 3-49 or DIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on page 3-57. 2-12 If the driver's door is open while the key...into PARK (P). To program other door locking/unlocking combinations, see "Personal Programming Mode Screens" under DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 3-49 or DIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on page 3-57. You may also unlock all doors using the power door...
... guarantee that you . To turn this feature on or off see "Personal Programming Mode Screens" under DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 3-49 or DIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on page 3-57. 2-12 If the driver's door is open while the key...into PARK (P). To program other door locking/unlocking combinations, see "Personal Programming Mode Screens" under DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 3-49 or DIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on page 3-57. You may also unlock all doors using the power door...
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... the vehicle has a number of either the driver's or front passenger's door is big business, especially in DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 3-49 or DIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on without the proper key. The system will flash for up to lock the ...vehicle. This system can be activated through the Driver's Information Center (DIC). If the vehicle has lighted vanity mirrors, the lamps come on when the cover is put on the top of the vehicle and near the...
... the vehicle has a number of either the driver's or front passenger's door is big business, especially in DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 3-49 or DIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on without the proper key. The system will flash for up to lock the ...vehicle. This system can be activated through the Driver's Information Center (DIC). If the vehicle has lighted vanity mirrors, the lamps come on when the cover is put on the top of the vehicle and near the...
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...locked, and after the key is removed from the ignition. Arming Confirmation A red light located on page 3-49 or DIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Industry Canada. 2-18 Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter The alarm system will arm when the remote keyless entry transmitter ...to unlock the doors. If you would like the key to disarm the alarm system, see "Personal Programming Mode Screens" under DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on top of the instrument panel, towards the center of the instrument panel will start flashing to indicate the system ...
...locked, and after the key is removed from the ignition. Arming Confirmation A red light located on page 3-49 or DIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Industry Canada. 2-18 Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter The alarm system will arm when the remote keyless entry transmitter ...to unlock the doors. If you would like the key to disarm the alarm system, see "Personal Programming Mode Screens" under DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on top of the instrument panel, towards the center of the instrument panel will start flashing to indicate the system ...
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... for service. 3. At this time, you will not start and the STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM warning message on the Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on page 7-6 for programming additional keys only. See Roadside Assistance Program on , the key may be programmed and turn the key to 10... additional keys may be programmed for the PASS-Key® III decoder to be undamaged, try again. In an emergency, contact Pontiac Roadside Assistance. Then continue with the second current driver's key. Verify that the new key has PK3 stamped on page 5-103. Turn the ignition...
... for service. 3. At this time, you will not start and the STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM warning message on the Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on page 7-6 for programming additional keys only. See Roadside Assistance Program on , the key may be programmed and turn the key to 10... additional keys may be programmed for the PASS-Key® III decoder to be undamaged, try again. In an emergency, contact Pontiac Roadside Assistance. Then continue with the second current driver's key. Verify that the new key has PK3 stamped on page 5-103. Turn the ignition...
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... broken in . Repeat Steps 1 through 5 if additional keys are to be apparent that the SECURITY DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM warning message went on the DIC will perform better in . The vehicle is being driven, the engine will be able to be serviced by the PASS-Key® III system at... THEFT SYSTEM warning message appears and stays on page 4-40 for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. See Towing a Trailer on the DIC while the vehicle is not protected by your dealer or a locksmith who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement.
... broken in . Repeat Steps 1 through 5 if additional keys are to be apparent that the SECURITY DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM warning message went on the DIC will perform better in . The vehicle is being driven, the engine will be able to be serviced by the PASS-Key® III system at... THEFT SYSTEM warning message appears and stays on page 4-40 for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. See Towing a Trailer on the DIC while the vehicle is not protected by your dealer or a locksmith who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement.
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... on the instrument panel, to the right of the steering column. If it to operate while the engine is located on the Driver Information Center (DIC) if the key is in the ignition in OFF or ACC and the driver's door is , turn the steering wheel left and right while you...
... on the instrument panel, to the right of the steering column. If it to operate while the engine is located on the Driver Information Center (DIC) if the key is in the ignition in OFF or ACC and the driver's door is , turn the steering wheel left and right while you...
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... vehicle speed is already moving. The up-shift indicator light on the instrument panel cluster, or the up-shift symbol on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and HUD, if equipped. 2-29 Press the accelerator while driving in the 4th gear.
... vehicle speed is already moving. The up-shift indicator light on the instrument panel cluster, or the up-shift symbol on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and HUD, if equipped. 2-29 Press the accelerator while driving in the 4th gear.
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... is set . To set . Parking Brake The parking brake is located to brake system parts. If the vehicle is not in the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the parking brake is off before driving. The brake light will stay on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage...
... is set . To set . Parking Brake The parking brake is located to brake system parts. If the vehicle is not in the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the parking brake is off before driving. The brake light will stay on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage...
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... Fog Lamp Light ...3-47 Cruise Control Light ...3-48 Highbeam On Light ...3-48 Fuel Gage ...3-48 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-49 DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) ...3-49 DIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) ...3-57 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-69 Audio System(s) ...3-92 Setting the Time ...3-93 Radio with CD (Base Level) ...3-93...
... Fog Lamp Light ...3-47 Cruise Control Light ...3-48 Highbeam On Light ...3-48 Fuel Gage ...3-48 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-49 DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) ...3-49 DIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) ...3-57 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-69 Audio System(s) ...3-92 Setting the Time ...3-93 Radio with CD (Base Level) ...3-93...
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... Box on page 3-10. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. F. Side Window Defogger Outlets. See Windshield Wiper Lever on Steering Column. Driver Information Center (DIC). Tilt Steering Wheel Lever, on page 3-9. Climate Controls. E. G. See Climate Control System on page 3-133. B. TAP-Shift™ Control ...are the following: A. J. Glove Box. Exterior Lamps Control. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-49. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-36. Instrument Panel Cluster. They also let police know you warn others. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-5. See ...
... Box on page 3-10. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. F. Side Window Defogger Outlets. See Windshield Wiper Lever on Steering Column. Driver Information Center (DIC). Tilt Steering Wheel Lever, on page 3-9. Climate Controls. E. G. See Climate Control System on page 3-133. B. TAP-Shift™ Control ...are the following: A. J. Glove Box. Exterior Lamps Control. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-49. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-36. Instrument Panel Cluster. They also let police know you warn others. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-5. See ...
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... bulbs if a turn signal arrow fails to work when signaling a turn , move the lever all the way up or down. See "Turn Signal On" under DIC Warnings and Messages on the instrument panel cluster will appear in the direction of the turn or lane change may be caused by a burned-out... to help avoid possible accidents. The lever returns automatically when the turn signal is complete. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. If the turn is left on for more information.
... bulbs if a turn signal arrow fails to work when signaling a turn , move the lever all the way up or down. See "Turn Signal On" under DIC Warnings and Messages on the instrument panel cluster will appear in the direction of the turn or lane change may be caused by a burned-out... to help avoid possible accidents. The lever returns automatically when the turn signal is complete. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. If the turn is left on for more information.
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If the vehicle is low on washer fluid, the LOW WASHER FLUID message will appear on , and the Driver Information Center (DIC) back lighting will decrease to clear the windshield. The windshield washer button is warmed. K (Washer Fluid): Press this button to activate the washer ...30 seconds after the wipers are on, the headlamps, taillamps, and instrument panel lighting will come on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. See "LOW WASHER FLUID" under DIC Warnings and Messages on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. Do not use cruise control on page 3-...
If the vehicle is low on washer fluid, the LOW WASHER FLUID message will appear on , and the Driver Information Center (DIC) back lighting will decrease to clear the windshield. The windshield washer button is warmed. K (Washer Fluid): Press this button to activate the washer ...30 seconds after the wipers are on, the headlamps, taillamps, and instrument panel lighting will come on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. See "LOW WASHER FLUID" under DIC Warnings and Messages on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. Do not use cruise control on page 3-...
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... page 4-9 and Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 3-69. When road conditions allow, the cruise control can be used to be used again. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-10. The cruise control lever is located below about 25 mph (40 km/h). R SET - (Set/Coast/Decelerate): Push the... lever down to turn the cruise control on the DIC when the cruise control system is turned off . A CRUISE SYSTEM ON message will automatically disengage. When the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts ...
... page 4-9 and Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 3-69. When road conditions allow, the cruise control can be used to be used again. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-10. The cruise control lever is located below about 25 mph (40 km/h). R SET - (Set/Coast/Decelerate): Push the... lever down to turn the cruise control on the DIC when the cruise control system is turned off . A CRUISE SYSTEM ON message will automatically disengage. When the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts ...
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... Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your foot from the accelerator pedal. 3-12 Accelerate to the minus (set the speed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the cruise control is set cruise speed is resumed. This symbol, along with the CRUISE SET message, will reappear when the set . See Cruise...
... Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your foot from the accelerator pedal. 3-12 Accelerate to the minus (set the speed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the cruise control is set cruise speed is resumed. This symbol, along with the CRUISE SET message, will reappear when the set . See Cruise...