Pontiac G3 2009 User Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of a Pontiac G3. Please read this information about your vehicle’s features 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.

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .3

SAFETY & SECURITY

Rear Center Safety Belt

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Remote Keyless Entry and Content Theft-Deterrent Systems 4 OnStar

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COMFORT

Front Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . .5

Adjustable Head Restraints . . . . .6

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

ENTERTAINMENT

Audio System Features . . . . . . . .7

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Audio Steering Wheel Controls . .8

CONVENIENCE

Wipers/Washer Controls . . . . . . . .9

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

Malfunction Indicator Lamp/

Check Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . .12

Automatic Transmission

Hold Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Automatic Transmission

Cold Weather Shifting . . . . . . . . .13

Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Manual Transmission Reverse

Lockout Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .14

Reset the Engine Oil Life

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Opening the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . .15

OWNER INFORMATION

Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .16

Pontiac Owner Center . . . . . . . . .16

Getting to Know Your G3

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

The main features of the instrument panel include:

A. Turn Signal/Headlamp Control Lever B. Instrument Panel Cluster C. Windshield Wipers/Washer Lever D. Clock/Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator E. Audio System F. Power Mirror Controls (if equipped)

G. Hood Release H. Audio Steering Wheel Controls

(if equipped) I. Horn J. Cruise Control (if equipped) K. Climate Controls L. Shift Lever M. Accessory Power Outlet N. Hazard Warning Flashers Button

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Instrument Panel Cluster

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. It includes these key features:

A. Tachometer B. Speedometer C. Odometer/Trip Odometer D. Fuel Gauge E. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

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 being relayed to you by the lights, gauges and indicators, as well as what action can be taken to ensure safety and to prevent damage.

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Getting to Know Your G3

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

Rear Center Safety Belt Operation

Your vehicle has a retractable safety belt in the rear center seating position. The safety belt should be unlatched and retracted only when folding the rear seat.

• When fastening the safety belt, connect it to the belt buckle with the red release button (A).

• When folding the rear seatback, disconnect the safety belt latch plate by inserting a narrow-ended tool (such as a key) into the hole on the belt buckle (B). Allow the belt to retract.

• When unfolding the rear seatback, connect the safety belt by pushing the safety belt latch plate into the belt buckle with the keyhole. Make sure the belt is not twisted.

See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Your vehicle is equipped with a Passenger Sensing System located in the front passenger seat for the front passenger frontal airbag, and a passenger airbag status indicator located on top of the instrument panel.

Note: It is recommended that children not be placed in the front passenger seat, even with the Passenger Sensing System. All children should be properly secured in a rear seat.

SAFETY & SECURITY

Remote Keyless Entry and Content Theft-Deterrent Systems (if equipped)

Remote Keyless Entry System

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans mitter is integral to the ignition key. Functions include:

(Lock): Press this

button to lock all the doors and arm the Content Theft-Deterrent System.

(Unlock): Press this button to

unlock all the doors and disarm the Content Theft-Deterrent System.

(Panic Alarm): Press this button

to activate the panic alarm. The hazard lamps will flash and an alarm will sound for about 28 seconds. To cancel the alarm, press any button on the transmitter.

Content Theft-Deterrent System

The Content Theft-Deterrent System will be armed only if the doors are locked using the remote transmitter. It will not arm if the doors are locked using the key or the manual door lock.

To cancel the alarm, press any button on the transmitter or unlock either front door with the key.

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See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

COMFORT

Front Seat Adjustments

Seat Adjustment

• Lift the bar (A) under the front of the seat to slide the seat to the desired position; then release the bar.

Seat Height Adjustment (Driver’s Seat only)

• Turn the height adjustment knob (B) on the outboard side of the driver’s seat cushion to raise or lower the seat.

Seatback Recline Adjustment

• Lift the recline lever (C) on the outboard side of the seat to move the seatback to the desired position; then release the lever.

Lumbar Adjustment (Driver’s Seat only)

• Raise or lower the lumbar support lever (D) on the outboard side of the driver’s seatback to adjust the position of the lumbar support.

See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Transmitter Range

The RKE transmitter’s range is up to about 65 feet (20 m). If range is reduced, check the:

• Distance — you may be too far away.

• Location — other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.

• Battery — it may be weak and need to be replaced.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

OnStar

Your vehicle may feature the OnStar Safe & Sound Plan or the uplevel OnStar Directions & Connections Plan, with one year of OnStar service from the date you purchased your new vehicle. OnStar offers a variety of capabilities, such as Remote Door Unlock, Automatic Airbag Deployment Response, and Hands-Free Calling.

Press the OnStar button to ask an OnStar Advisor about the service plan you have or to upgrade your plan.

For more information, refer to your OnStar Owner’s Guide, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or visit onstar.com.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

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