Pontiac grand prix 2008 User Manual
DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .3
Driver Information Center/
Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
SAFETY & SECURITY
Dual Stage Frontal Airbags . . . . .6
Side Impact Airbags . . . . . . . . . . .6
COMFORT
Cabin Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Dual Automatic
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Power Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
ENTERTAINMENT
Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Touch Screen Navigation
Entertainment System . . . . . . . .11
CONVENIENCE
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . .11
Daytime Running Lamps . . . . . .12
Exterior Lamps Control . . . . . . .12
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Windshield Wipers & Washer . .13
Head-Up Display
Center Console Controls . . . . . .14
Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . .16
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat .16
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
TAPshift®Manual
Performance Shifter . . . . . . . . . .17
Parking Brake Operation . . . . . .17
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
®
StabiliTrak
Sport System . . . . .18
Full-Function Traction Control . .18
Enhanced Traction System . . . .18
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Securing the Fuel Tank Cap . . . .19
Tire Inflator Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
OWNER INFORMATION
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .20
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Split-Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . .16
Remote Trunk Release . . . . . . . .16
Congratulations on your purchase of a Pontiac Grand Prix. Please read this information and your Owner
Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the
features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
2
Getting to Know Your Grand Prix
DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel
A. Side Window
Defogger Outlets
B. Air Outlets
C. Turn Signal/
Multifunction Lever
and Cruise Controls
D. TAPshift Control
(if equipped)
E. Hazard Warning
Flashers Button
F. Instrument Panel
Cluster
G. Windshield Wiper
Lever
H. Ignition
I. Driver Information
Center (DIC)
J. Audio System
K. Audio Steering Wheel
Controls (if equipped)
L. Hood Release
M. Tilt Steering Wheel
Lever (on steering
column)
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
N. Interior Lamps
Brightness Control
O. Passenger Airbag
Status Indicator
P. Climate Controls
Q. Shift Lever
R. Traction Control Button
S. Head-Up Display
(HUD) Control
T. Glove Box
U. Instrument Panel
Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Cluster
3
A
Your vehicle’s instrument panel is
equipped with this cluster or one very
similar to it. The instrument panel cluster
includes these key features:
A. Tachometer
B. Speedometer
C. Fuel Gauge
D. Engine Coolant Temperature
Note: The instrument panel cluster is not equipped with an odometer. The odometer is
located in the DIC or Trip Computer. A kilometer scale can be accessed using the button
on the DIC or Trip Computer. See the DIC/Trip Computer section in the booklet for
instructions on displaying the odometer.
B
Note: The instrument panel cluster is
designed to let you know about many
important aspects of your vehicle’s
operation. It is important to read your
Owner Manual and become familiar with
the information that is being relayed
to you by the cluster’s lights, gauges
and indicators, as well as what action
can be taken to ensure safety and to
prevent damage.
C
D
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
4
Getting to Know Your Grand Prix
Driver Information Center/
Trip Computer
Function
Driver Warning Messages
1
Infotainment Messages
2
Primary Menu Group
Language Selection
3
English/Metric Units Selection
4
Daytime Enhancement Mode
5
Day & Date
6
Gearshift Indicator (PRNDL)
7
8-Point Compass
8
Outside Air Temperature
9
Oil Reset
10
Tire Pressure & Reset
11
Personalization Settings
12
Trip & Odometer Group
Total Odometer
13
Trip Odometer A & B
14
Average Speed
15
Elapsed Time
16
Fuel Group
Average Fuel Economy
17
Instantaneous Fuel Economy
18
Range Remaining
19
Gauges Group
Oil Life Remaining
20
Transmission Fluid Temperature
21
Battery Voltage
22
Engine Boost
23
Max G Force Display (if equipped)
24
Engine Hours
25
The chart below lists the functions of the
Driver Information Center (DIC) and Trip
Computer.
Usage
DIC
x x
x x
x x
x x
x x
x x
x x
x x
x x
x x
x x
x x
Trip Computer
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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The base DIC has three buttons:
Trip/Odometer, Set/Reset and
Display/Personal Programming. The
five-button Trip Computer, if equipped,
adds a Gauges button to the far left and
a Fuel button to the far right.
(Trip Computer shown)
Pressing the Gauges button on the
optional Trip Computer accesses these
modes:
• Oil Life Remaining in %
• Transmission Fluid Temperature
• Battery Voltage
• Engine Hours
• Engine Boost (supercharged engine
only)
• Maximum G Force (GXP StabiliTrak
only)
Pressing the Trip Odometer button
on either the DIC or optional Trip
Computer accesses these modes:
• Vehicle Odometer
• Trip Distances (Trip A and Trip B)
In addition, pressing the Trip/Odometer
button on the Trip Computer accesses
these modes:
• Average Speed
• Elapsed Time
Pressing the Set/Reset button on
either the DIC or Trip Computer will set
or reset a menu item when using the
Trip/Odometer or Display/Personal
Programming mode.
Pressing the Display/Personal
Programming button on either the DIC
or Trip Computer accesses these
modes:
• Date
• Language (English/French/Spanish)
• Display Units (English/Metric)
• Daytime Display Enhancement
(black font on red background)
Note: If the red background is selected
during the day, the display will switch to
red on black for nighttime use.
• Engine Oil Monitor
• Tire Inflation Monitor
• Compass Setting (Trip Computer
only)
• Personalization Settings
– Exterior Lighting Delay
– Interior Lights When Door Is Closed
– Interior Lights When Key Is
Removed
– Auto Door Lock
– Auto Door Unlock
– Auto Door Lock On
– Delayed Locking
– Remote Locks Feedback
– Theft Deterrent
– Key Cylinder Disarm
– Lock Switch Arm
– Display Off
Pressing the Fuel button on the
Trip Computer accesses these modes:
• Average Economy
• Instant Economy
• Range
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Getting to Know Your Grand Prix
Refer to your Owner Manual for
a listing of driver warning messages
and infotainment messages. The driver
warning messages provide critical
infotainment to prevent damage
to your vehicle. It is important to read
your Owner Manual and become
familiar with the information displayed
and what action to take to ensure safety
and to prevent damage.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
SAFETY & SECURITY
Dual Stage Frontal Airbags
Dual stage frontal airbags for the driver
and right front passenger adjust the
amount of restraint in relation to the
severity of an impact. For moderate
impacts, the airbags deploy at a level
less than full deployment. For more
severe frontal impacts, full deployment
occurs.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
Side Impact Airbags
(if equipped)
The side impact airbags are located in
the roof above the side windows. They
are designed to inflate in moderate to
severe side crashes and only on the
side of the vehicle that is struck.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
COMFORT
Cabin Air Filter
Located inside the vehicle’s heating and
air conditioning housing, the cabin air
filter reduces dust, pollen, smoke and
other contaminants within the vehicle
cabin. A reduction in the amount of
airflow coming from the heating and air
conditioning outlets could indicate a dirty
cabin air filter.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Climate Controls
The climate control system regulates the
heating, cooling and ventilation of your
vehicle.
Airflow Modes
The climate control system includes five
primary modes:
(Vent): Directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
(Bi-Level): Directs half of the air to
the instrument panel outlets and the
remaining air to the floor outlets.
(Floor): Directs most of the air to the
floor outlets with some air directed to the
side window outlets and windshield.
(Defog): Directs air to the windshield,
side window outlets and floor outlets.
Recirculation will not function in this
mode.
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