Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation. Pontiac Grand Prix 2005

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Body 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

Table 1:	Indicators
Table 2:	DIC Warning Messages
Table 3:	Head Up Display

Indicators

Symbol	Reference
AIR BAG	AIR BAG: Refer to SIR System Description and Operation
ANTI-LOCK	ANTI-LOCK: Refer to ABS Description and Operation
BRAKE	BRAKE: Refer to ABS Description and Operation
	Cruise: Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation
	Engine Coolant: Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
	Fasten Safety Belt: Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation
	Fog Lamp: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
	High Beam: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
	Low Oil Pressure: The IPC displays this message in the DIC when the ECM detects a low engine oil pressure.
	Malfunction Indicator Lamp: Refer to Powertrain Control Module Description for the 3.8L engine or Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement for the 5.3L engine
	Traction Control/Stabilitrak Off: Refer to ABS Description and Operation
	Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
	Upshift: Refer to TAP Shift Operation

DIC Warning Messages

Message	Reference
A/C Off For Engine Protection	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
Brake Fluid Low	Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation
Change Oil Soon	The driver information center (DIC) illuminates the CHANGE OIL SOON message in the DIC when it determines that the engine oil life is less than 5 percent. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting .
Charging System Failure	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
Check Gas Cap	Refer to Evaporative Emission Control System Description
Check Tire Pressure	Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
Cruise Set XXX MPH	Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation
Cruise System Off	Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation
Cruise System On	Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation
Delayed Locking	Refer to Power Door Locks Description and Operation
Door/Trunk Ajar	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
Fasten Seat Belt	Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation
Headlights Suggested	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Hot Coolant	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
Hot Engine Oil Reduce Speed	Refer to Lubrication Description
Hot Trans Fluid	Refer to Transmission General Description
Key Fob Battery Low	Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation
Key In Ignition	Refer to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation
Km/h	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the km/h indicator when the driver information center (DIC) detects that metric units have been requested.
Left Front Turn Lamp Out	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Left Rear Turn Lamp Out	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Low Coolant	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
Low Fuel	The driver information center (DIC) illuminates the LOW FUEL message in the DIC when the DIC determines that the fuel level is less than a predetermined value.
Low Oil Level	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the LOW OIL LEVEL message in the driver information center (DIC) when the powertrain control module (PCM) or the engine control module (ECM) detects low engine oil level condition.
Low Oil Pressure	The driver information center (DIC) illuminates the LOW OIL PRESSURE message in the DIC when the powertrain control module (PCM) or the engine control module (ECM) detects low engine oil pressure condition.
Low Washer Fluid	Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
Mph	The IPC illuminates the MPH indicator when the DIC detects that English units have been requested.
Park Break On	Refer to Park Brake System Description and Operation
Park Lamps On	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Reading Lamp On	Refer to Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Reduced Engine Power	Refer to Powertrain Control Module Description
Right Front Turn Lamp Out	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Right Rear Turn Lamp Out	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Service ABS System	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
Service Break Apply Sensor	Refer to Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration
Service Break System	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
Service Park Lamps	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Service Stability System	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
Service Theft System	Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation
Service Traction System	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
Service Variable Effort Steering	Refer to Variable Effort Steering System Description and Operation
Service Vehicle Soon	The driver information center (DIC) illuminates the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON indicator when the powertrain control module (PCM) or the engine control module (ECM) detects certain malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system.
Stability Control Active (with VDC)	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
Stability Control Off	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
Starting Disabled Due To Electronic Throttle Control	Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description
Starting Disabled Due To Theft System	Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation
Theft System Not Programmed	Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation
Traction Control Active (with TCS)	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
Traction Control Off	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
Turn Signal On	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Head Up Display

Symbol

Description

CHECK GAGES

The head up display (HUD) displays the CHECK GAGES indicator. The HUD illuminates the CHECK GAGES indicator when the IPC illuminates any of the following indicators:

•	Charging system

•	Engine coolant temperature

Low fuel

•	Low oil pressure.