2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 194

PARKING BRAKE ON This symbol comes on with this message. PARK LAMPS ON This message displays to alert the driver when the parking lamps are on, the ignition is in LOCK/OFF, and the key is removed. A chime sounds continuously while this message is displayed. This message cannot be acknowledged. REDUCED ENGINE POWER This message displays to alert the driver when the vehicle's parking brake is on, the ignition is in ON/RUN, and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). See Parking Brake on page 2-33 for more information. The brake system warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster when this message appears on the DIC. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-45. A chime sounds continuously while this message is displayed if driving above 5 mph (8 km/h). 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. 3-78 This message displays when the vehicle's engine power is reduced. If this happens during driving conditions, such as climbing a steep hill, the transmission may overwork in a gear that may cause damage to the vehicle's engine or transmission. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. This symbol comes on with this message.