Pontiac G3 2010 Owner's Manual
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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . 1-3
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . .. 1-16
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 1-20
Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . 2-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . 2-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . 2-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . 2-15
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 2-33
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 2-57
Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72
Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ 3-1
Keys . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . 3-2
Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . ... 3-6
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . 3-12
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 3-14
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-17
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . 3-34
Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 3-36
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . 3-37
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 4-3
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . 4-15
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Audio System(s) . .... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . 4-36
Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Towing . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 5-25
Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . 6-3
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-5
Checking Things Under the Hood . ... . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
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Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 6-42
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . 6-43
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . ........ . . 6-49
Tires . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . .. . 6-79
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . ... . 6-85
Electrical System . ......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-86
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 6-93
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . 7-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 7-2
Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Customer Assistance and Information . ... . . . .. . . . 8-2
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 8-14
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC,
the PONTIAC Emblem, and the name G3, are
registered trademarks of General Motors.
This manual describes features that may or may not
be on your specific vehicle either because they are
options that you did not purchase or due to changes
subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.
Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to
your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features
found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General Motors of Canada
Limited” for Pontiac Motor Division wherever it appears
in this manual.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
Canadian Owners
Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language copy of this manual can be obtained
from your dealer/retailer or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français
auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française
www.helminc.com
Index
To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the
index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list
of what is in the manual and the page number where it
can be found.
Litho in the U.S.A.
Part No. 20811657 B Second Printing
©
2009 General Motors. All rights Reserved.
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this
manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk
which will result in serious injury or death.
Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result
in injury or death.
WARNING:
{
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
Notice: This means there is something that could
result in property or vehicle damage. This would not
be covered by the vehicle's warranty.
A circle with a slash
through it is a safety
symbol which means
“Do Not,” “Do not do
this,” or “Do not let this
happen.”
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or information relating
to a specific component, control, message, gage,
or indicator.
M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your
owner manual for additional instructions or information.
* : This symbol is shown when you need to see a
service manual for additional instructions or information.
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they mean. For more information
on the symbol, refer to the index.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
# : Air Conditioning
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar
$ : Brake System Warning Light
" : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
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# : Fog Lamps
. : Fuel Gage
+ : Fuses
i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
j : LATCH System Child Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
} : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
F : Traction Control
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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2 NOTES
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Section 1 In Brief
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ .. 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . .. . . . . . . . 1-3
Door Locks . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 1-4
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Trunk Release . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1-5
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Seat Adjustment . .... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 1-6
Second Row Seats . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . 1-8
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 1-9
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . .. . . . . . . 1-9
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . 1-10
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . 1-11
Interior Lighting . .... . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . ... . . . . 1-11
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Transmission . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-15
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . ... . 1-16
Satellite Radio . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1-19
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Engine Oil Life System . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-20
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . ... . 1-21
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1-22
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OnStar
. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 1-23
1-1
Instrument Panel
1-2
A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑18.
B. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑21.
C. Clock on page 4‑15.
D. Hood Release on page 6‑12.
E. Horn on page 4‑3.
F. Audio System(s) on page 4‑36.
G. Climate Control System on page 4‑15.
H. Ashtray. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
page 4‑14
I. Cupholders on page 3‑36.
J. Cigarette Lighter. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter on page 4‑14.
K. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3.
L. Glove Box on page 3‑36.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and
unlock the doors from up to 20 m (65 feet) away from
the vehicle.
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Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief overview about some of
the important features that may or may not be on your
specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of the
features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Hatchback Sedan
Press
K to unlock all of the doors.
Q to lock all of the doors.
Press
Press
V and hold for approximately one second to
open the trunk on the sedan model.
1-3
Press 3 to sound the panic alarm on the hatchback
model. Press any of the buttons on the transmitter to
turn off the alarm.
The LED light (A) on the transmitter flashes when the
buttons on the transmitter are pressed. If the light does
not flash the transmitter battery needs to be replaced.
See Keys
(RKE) System Operation on page 3‑4.
on page 3‑2
and Remote Keyless Entry
Door Locks
From the outside, lock or unlock the door using the key
or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
From the inside, all of the doors can be locked and
unlocked by pushing or pulling the manual door lock on
each door.
On vehicles equipped with the central door unlocking
system, lock or unlock all the doors from the inside
using the driver door lock switch.
For more information see:
.
Door Locks on page 3‑6.
.
Central Door Unlocking System on page 3‑7.
Liftgate
To unlock the liftgate on the hatchback model from
outside the vehicle, use the key in the lock cylinder or
use the RKE transmitter, if equipped.
The handle is located above the right side of the license
plate. Pull the handle toward you and raise the liftgate.
To lock the liftgate, use the key or the RKE transmitter,
if equipped.
The liftgate can also be locked or unlocked by the
central door unlocking system.
For more information see Liftgate (Hatchback)
page 3‑11
.
on
1-4
Trunk Release
The vehicle may have a
release button located on
the driver door. Press it to
open the trunk.
The vehicle may have a
trunk release lever
located on the outboard
side of the driver seat.
Pull the lever to open
the trunk.
For more information see Trunk on page 3‑8.
Windows
Manual Windows
Use the window crank to open and close each window.
The rear windows do not open fully.
For more information see Manual Windows
page 3‑13
.
on
1-5
Power Windows
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
1. Lift the bar under the
front of the seat to
unlock it.
On vehicles with power windows, the switches for all
windows are located on the driver door armrest.
Each passenger door has a switch for its own window.
The ignition must be in ON/RUN to use the power
windows. To lower the window, press and hold the
switch. To raise the window, lift up on the switch.
Release the switch when the window reaches the
desired level.
For more information see Power Windows
page 3‑13
1-6
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2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release
the bar.
3. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked
into place.
Seat Height Adjuster
Turn the knob located on
the outboard side of the
seat to adjust the height
of the driver seat cushion.
Manual Lumbar
Move the adjustment
lever, located on the
outboard side of the
seatback, up or down to
one of three positions to
increase or decrease the
lumbar support.
Turn the knob forward to raise the seat and rearward to
lower it.
The highest position provides the most support and the
lowest position provides the least support.
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Reclining Seatbacks
This lever is located on the outboard side of the front
seats.
1. Lift the recline lever.
2. Move the seatback to the desired position then
release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is
locked in place.
See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑6.
Second Row Seats
The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase
cargo space.
For detailed instructions see Rear Seat Operation
(Sedan)
(Hatchback) on page 2‑10.
on page 2‑8
or Rear Seat Operation
Head Restraint Adjustment
The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head
restraints in the outboard seating positions.
Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants
are installed and adjusted properly.
For more information see Head Restraints
page 2‑2
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1-8
Safety Belt
Refer to the following sections for important information
on how to use safety belts properly.
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Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2‑15.
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2‑20.
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Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑29.
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Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
on page 2‑43
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Sensing System for Passenger Airbag
The passenger sensing system will turn off the right
front passenger frontal airbag and seat‐mounted side
impact airbag (if equipped) under certain conditions.
The driver airbags are not affected by this.
The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible,
near the clock, located in the center of the instrument
panel when the vehicle is started.
United States Canada
See Passenger Sensing System
important information.
on page 2‑65
for
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Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
Manual Outside Mirrors
The control for the outside manual mirrors are located
next to each mirror.
Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage
when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull
the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward,
to return to its original position.
Power Outside Mirrors
The control is located on
the instrument panel, left
of the steering wheel.
The ignition must be turned to ON/RUN to adjust the
mirrors.
1. Select the mirror by moving the selector
switch to L for the driver side mirror or R for the
passenger side.
2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control
pad to move the mirror to the desired direction.
For more information, see:
.
Outside Power Mirrors on page 3‑35.
.
Outside Manual Mirrors on page 3‑34.
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Interior Mirror
Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and
side to side. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the
headlamps behind you. Push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it for nighttime use.
See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 3‑34.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
The tilt wheel lever is
located under the steering
column, slightly to the left.
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down into a
comfortable position.
3. Pull the lever up to lock the wheel in place.
See Tilt Wheel on page 4‑3.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamp
The vehicle has a dome lamp located in the overhead
console.
Move the switch to the following positions:
ON : The light comes on and stays on.
O : The light comes on when a door is opened.
The light turns off when all the doors are closed.
OFF : The light remains off even when a door is
opened.
Be sure all doors and trunk lid or hatch are completely
closed or the battery may drain.
For more information about interior lighting, see:
.
Dome Lamp on page 4‑13.
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Exterior Lighting
Uplevel shown, Base similar
The lever on the left side of the steering column
operates the exterior lamps.
3 : Turns on the headlamps and other exterior lamps.
The headlamps automatically turn off when the ignition
key is turned to LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY.
; : Turns on the parking lamps, together with the
taillamps, license plate lamp, and instrument panel
lights.
OFF : Turns all the lamps off, except the Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL).
For more information, see:
.
Exterior Lamps on page 4‑11.
.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑11.
.
Fog Lamps on page 4‑12.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Sedan shown
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Hatchback shown
The lever is located on the right side of the steering
column. The ignition must be turned to ON/RUN to
operate the windshield wipers.
HI : Fast wipes.
LO : Slow wipes.
INT : Move to this position for a delayed wiping cycle.
Turn the band on the windshield wiper toward FAST or
SLOW for a shorter or longer delay between wipes.
The wiper speed can only be adjusted when the lever is
in the INT position.
OFF : Turns the windshield wipers off.
Misting Function
Move the lever toward INT for a single wiping cycle.
Hold it there until the windshield wipers start; then let
go. For several wipes, hold the band toward INT longer.
Windshield Washer
Pull the windshield washer/wiper lever toward you to
spray washer fluid on the windshield.
See Windshield Wipers
Washer
Window Wiper/Washer, see Rear Window Wiper/
Washer on page 4‑7.
on page 4‑7
on page 4‑6
. For vehicles with a Rear
and Windshield
1-13
Climate Controls
For vehicles with these climate control systems, the
heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled for
the vehicle.
Climate Control System with Heater and
A. Temperature Control
B. Fan Control
C. Air Delivery Mode
Control
Air Conditioning
D. Air Conditioning (A/C)
E. Air Recirculation
F. Rear Window Defogger
Climate Control System with Heater Only
A. Temperature Control
B. Fan Control
C. Air Delivery Mode
Control
See Climate Control System on page 4‑15.
D. Rear Window Defogger
E. Outside Air/Recirculation
1-14
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
Hold Mode
If the vehicle's transmission has hold mode, you can
select this mode to allow the automatic transmission to
stay in a specific gear range. Select hold mode to help
the vehicle maintain traction on slippery road surfaces,
such as snow, mud, or ice.
Press the HOLD button on the shift lever console to turn
on hold mode. Press the button again to turn off hold
mode, and return to normal automatic transmission
operation.
When Hold Mode is selected in D4 (Drive), the
transmission is held in 3 (Third) gear, which locks out
D4 (Drive). This allows for engine braking when slowing
from higher speeds.
When Hold Mode is selected in 2 (Second), the
transmission will start in 2 (Second) gear instead of
1 (First), helping to reduce wheel spin when starting out
on slippery surface such as snow, mud or ice.
Since selecting Hold Mode in D4 (Drive) locks the
transmission in 3 (Third), and prevents downshifts to
2 (Second) or 1 (First), acceleration from a stop or near
stop on dry pavement will be slower than expected.
Hold Mode should not be selected during these
situations.
See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3‑22.
Cold Weather Shifting
When operating the vehicle in severe cold conditions,
the transmission may be prevented from shifting into
D4 gear until the transmission fluid has warmed up to
it's operational temperature.
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Five-Speed Manual Transmission
Up‐Shift Light
Vehicles equipped with a
manual transmission may
have an up-shift light.
This light indicates when
to shift to the next higher
gear for better fuel
economy.
For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift
when the light comes on, if weather, road, and traffic
conditions allow.
It is normal for the light to go on and off if the
accelerator position changes quickly. Ignore the
light during downshifts.
Reverse Lockout
The manual transmission is equipped with a lock
ring to prevent shifting into R (Reverse). To shift into
R (Reverse), press down the clutch pedal, lift up the ring
on the shift lever and shift into R (Reverse). Let up on
the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator
pedal.
See Manual Transmission Operation on page 3‑26.
Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
Radio with CD shown
O : Press and release to turn the system on. Press
and hold this knob for more than two seconds to turn
the system off.
Turn to increase or decrease the volume.
When the system is on, press and release
the system. Press and release
sound back on.
O again to turn the
O to mute
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BAND : Press to choose FM, AM, or XM™
(if equipped).
u SEEK: Press to seek the next radio station with a
strong signal in the selected band.
t SEEK: Press to seek the previous radio station with
a strong signal in the selected band.
[ TUNE: Press to go to the next station manually.
r TUNE: Press to go to the previous station manually.
SCAN/AST : Press to scan radio stations. Press and
hold to use Auto Store.
CD/AUX : Press to play a CD when listening to the
radio. CDP appears on the display when the CD player
has been selected. The CD symbol will appear on the
display when a CD is loaded. Press CD/AUX while a
CD is playing to pause the CD. PAUSE flashes on the
display. Press CD/AUX again to start playing the CD.
Press CD/AUX to play a CD when listening to the audio
contents from other device (AUX mode). CDP appears
on the display when the CD player has been selected.
The CD symbol will appear on the display when a CD is
loaded.
Press to play a CD while a portable audio device is
playing. Press CD/AUX a second time for the system to
begin playing audio from the connected portable audio
player. The portable audio device continues playing
until it is turned off.
For more information about these and other radio
features, see Audio System(s) on page 4‑36.
Storing a Favorite Station
A maximum of 36 stations can be programmed as
favorites using the six pushbuttons positioned below
the radio station frequency labels and by using
the radio favorites page button (FAV button).
Press the FAV button to go through up to six pages of
favorites, each having six favorite stations available per
page. If Automatic Store is used, then four pages of
favorites are available. Each page of favorites can
contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM™ (if
equipped) stations.
See “Storing a Favorite Station” under AM-FM Radio
page 4‑37
and Radio with CD on page 4‑41.
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Satellite Radio
XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the
48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian
provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of
programming and commercial-free music,
coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A fee is required to receive the XM service.
For more information, refer to:
.
www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.)
.
www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada)
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See “XM Satellite Radio Service” under AM-FM Radio
on page 4‑37
and Radio with CD on page 4‑41.
Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input
jack, located on the lower right side of the audio
faceplate. External devices such as iPod
computers, MP3 players, etc. can be connected to the
3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack using a 3.5 mm
(1/8 in) input jack cable.
See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” under AM-FM
Radio
on page 4‑37
and Radio with CD on page 4‑41.
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Steering Wheel Controls
If the vehicle has this feature, some audio controls can
be adjusted at the steering wheel.
PWR : Press and release to turn the system on
and off.
When the system is on, press and release for a short
time to mute the system. Press and release again to
turn the sound back on.
+ VOLUME − : Press the toggle bar located below the
+ VOLUME − to adjust the volume.
MODE : Press and release this button multiple times
to cycle through the audio playback options that are
available on the vehicle.
SEEK : Press and release to go to the next preset
station, or CD track. Press and hold for a long time to
go to the next AM, FM, or XM station, or to fast forward
through CD tracks.
For more information, see Audio Steering Wheel
Controls on page 4‑51.
Front View of the Steering
Wheel Controls
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Side View of the Volume
Control
Cruise Control
Power Outlets
Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in
auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone.
The accessory power outlet is located next to the
parking brake on the center console.
To use the accessory power outlet, remove the
protective cap. When not in use, always cover the outlet
with the protective cap.
The accessory power outlet is operational when the
ignition is turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN.
See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑13.
The cruise control buttons are located on the right side
of the steering wheel.
I / O : Press to turn the cruise control on or off.
RES+ : Press to make the vehicle accelerate or
resume to a previously set speed.
SET− : Press to set the speed or make the vehicle
decelerate.
See Cruise Control on page 4‑8.
Sunroof
On vehicles with this
feature, the switch is
located on the headliner
between the sun visors
and can only be operated
when the ignition is turned
to ON/RUN.
To vent the sunroof, open the sunshade and then press
and hold the driver side switch. To close, press the
passenger side switch.
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To fully open the sunroof, press and hold the passenger
side switch. The sunshade will open with the sunroof.
To close, press the driver side switch. Manually close
the sunshade.
For more information see Sunroof on page 3‑37.
Performance and Maintenance
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS).
The Tire Pressure Monitor
alerts you when a
significant reduction in
pressure occurs in one or
more of the vehicle’s tires
by illuminating the low tire
pressure warning light on
the instrument cluster.
The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is
corrected. The proper tire pressures for your vehicle are
listed on the Tire and Loading Information label located
on the driver side center pillar (B pillar). See Loading
the Vehicle
on page 5‑14
.
You may notice during cooler conditions that the low tire
pressure warning light will appear when the vehicle is
first started and then turn off as you drive. This may be
an early indicator that your tire pressures are getting
low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper
pressure.
Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor can alert you about
low tire pressure, but it does not replace normal monthly
tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6‑59.
on page 6‑58
and
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life
based on vehicle use and displays a change engine
oil light when it is necessary to change the engine oil
and filter.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal
three times within five seconds.
3. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.
See Engine Oil Life System on page 6‑18.
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Hood Release
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release
handle inside the
vehicle. It is located on
the lower left side of
the instrument panel.
2. At the front of the vehicle, lift up on the secondary
hood release lever, located under the front center
of the vehicle.
3. Lift the hood and securely place the hood prop into
the slot on the inner fender.
See Hood Release on page 6‑12.
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Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some
driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
.
Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
.
Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
.
When road and weather conditions are
appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped.
.
Always follow posted speed limits or drive more
slowly when conditions require.
.
Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
.
Combine several trips into a single trip.
.
Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC
Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near
the size.
.
Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
Roadside Assistance Program
U.S.: 1-800-ROADSIDE (762-3743)
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
As the owner of a new Pontiac, you are automatically
enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. This
program provides technically trained advisors who are
available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, minor repair
information or towing arrangements.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar
If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the
OnStar button and the current GPS location will be sent
to an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem,
contact Roadside Assistance, and relay exact location
to get you the help you need.
Online Owner Center
The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service
that includes online service reminders, vehicle
maintenance tips, online owner manual, special
privileges and more.
Sign up today at: www.gmownercenter.com/pontiac
(U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada).
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OnStar
OnStar®uses several innovative technologies and live
advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security,
navigation, diagnostics, and calling services.
®
Automatic Crash Response
In a crash, built in sensors can automatically alert an
OnStar advisor who is immediately connected to the
vehicle to see if you need help.
How OnStar Service Works
: This blue button connects you to a specially
Q
trained OnStar advisor to verify your account
information and to answer questions.
] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help
from specially trained OnStar emergency advisors.
X : Push this button for hands‐free, voice‐activated
calling and to give voice commands for turn‐by‐turn
navigation.
Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle
Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside
Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation and Hands‐Free
Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar
services are available on all vehicles. For more
information see the OnStar Owner's Guide or visit
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada),
contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1‐888‐466‐7827)
or TTY 1‐877‐248‐2080, or press
OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For a full description of OnStar services and system
limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the
glove box.
OnStar service is subject to the OnStar terms and
conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber
Information.
OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a
place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless
service provider for service in that area. OnStar service
also cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where
the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that
area has coverage, network capacity and reception
when the service is needed, and technology that is
compatible with the OnStar service. Not all services are
available everywhere, particularly in remote or enclosed
areas, or at all times.
Q to speak with an
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The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle
information. This information is automatically sent to an
OnStar call center when
or if the airbags or ACR system deploy. This information
usually includes the vehicle's GPS location and, in the
event of a crash, additional information regarding the
crash that the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the direction
from which the vehicle was hit). When the virtual
advisor feature of OnStar hands-free calling is used, the
vehicle also sends OnStar the vehicle's GPS location
so they can provide services where it is located.
Location information about the vehicle is only available
if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and
available.
The vehicle must have a working electrical system,
including adequate battery power, for the OnStar
equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar
cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing
OnStar service at any particular time or place. Some
examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle
in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or
wireless phone network congestion.
Q is pressed, ] is pressed,
Your Responsibility
Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor
cannot be heard.
If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system
may not be functioning properly. Press
vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light is
appearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and
all services have been deactivated. Press
that the OnStar equipment is active.
Q and request a
Q to confirm
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