Pontiac G5 2007 User Manual

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument

Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Vehicle Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Driver Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

SAFETY & SECURITY

Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Theft-Deterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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OnStar

Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Child Restraints (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Emergency Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

COMFORT

Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Tilt Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Adjustable Front Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Preventing Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Cabin Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

ENTERTAINMENT

Audio System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Multiple-Disc CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Audio Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

CONVENIENCE

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Retained Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Interior Storage Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Split-Folding Rear Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

Electric Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Parking Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Battery Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Securing the Fuel Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Resetting the Oil Life System

OWNER INFORMA

TION

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Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Congratulations on your purchase of a Pontiac G5. 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.

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel

A. Side Window Outlets

Air Outlets

B. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever D. Cruise Control Buttons E. Instrument Panel Cluster F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls

Hazard W

arning Flashers Button

H. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls

Audio System

I. J. Fog Lamp Button K. Trunk Release L. Instrument Panel Brightness

Control Driver Information Center Buttons

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

N. Horn

Cigarette Lighter/Accessory

Power Outlet

P. Shift Lever (Manual shown)

Climate Controls

Q. R. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator

and Heated Seat Buttons

S. Glove Box

Getting to Know Your G5

Instrument Panel Cluster

A EB DC

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. Speedometer B. Fuel Gauge C. Warning Lights D. Tachometer E. Odometer/Driver Information Center

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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.

Getting to Know Your G5

Vehicle Symbols

Following are examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle. It is important to become familiar with them, as they alert you to various vehicle operating conditions.

Air Bag Readiness Light

Air Conditioning (A/C)

Antilock Brake System Warning Light

DIC Information Button

DIC Reset/Set Button

Headlamps

Instrument Panel Brightness Control

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)

Off

Off/On

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center (DIC) provides vehicle information, vehicle feature personalization and vehicle warning messages. To operate the DIC, the ignition switch must be in the Run position.

The DIC is controlled through two buttons located on the steering wheel. The DIC messages will be shown on your instrument panel cluster display.

Parking Lamps

Rear Window Defogger

Safety Belt Reminder Light

Security Light

Traction Control Warning Light

(Information): Press this button to

scroll through the vehicle information mode displays.

(Reset/Set): Press this button to

select a mode option or to acknowledge a warning message.

Press both buttons for one second to enter the Menu mode.

Vehicle Information

Press the (Information) button to

scroll through the following vehicle information:

• Trip A

• Trip B

• Fuel Range (until empty)

• Average Fuel Economy

• Average Speed

• Engine Oil Life

• Engine Coolant Temperature

• Outside Temperature/Odometer Press and hold the (Reset/Set)

button to reset the information while it is displayed.

Vehicle Feature Personalization

A variety of your vehicle’s features can be personalized to your preference. To personalize features:

1. Press and hold both the button and button for one second to enter the Menu mode.

2. Press the button to scroll through the available personalization features.

3. Press the button to toggle between the available options for each feature.

4. Press the button to record your selection and move to the next feature.

Vehicle Features that may be personalized to your preference include:

• Oil Life Reset

• Units Selection (English/Metric)

• Remote Start Capability

• Horn Chirp During Remote Keyless Entry Locking or Unlocking

• Exterior Light Flash During Remote Keyless Entry Locking or Unlocking

• Delayed Locking

• Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: Specific Doors

• Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: When Key Is Off or When Shift To Park (Automatic Transmission Only)

• Exterior Perimeter Lighting During Remote Keyless Entry Unlock

• Security System: Passive or Remote Keyless Entry Arming

• Select Language (English, French, Spanish or German)

Warnings and Messages

If a problem is sensed in one of your vehicle’s systems, a warning or message will appear in the DIC display (see your Owner Manual for a complete list of possible warnings and messages).

After a warning or message appears, press the button to clear the display screen for further use. Remember, pressing the button only makes the message disappear; it does not resolve the problem.

Note: Your vehicle’s warnings and messages provide critical information that can prevent damage to your vehicle. Review your Owner Manual to become familiar with the information displayed and the action required.

Check Engine or Other Warning Lights with OnStar (if equipped)

If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar and your Check Engine Light or any other warning message appears, you can press the blue OnStar button and speak to an OnStar Advisor. In many vehicles, OnStar Advisors can access certain diagnostic information and tell you how serious the problem is and what you should do about it.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Getting to Know Your G5

SAFETY & SECURITY

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) (if equipped)

(Remote Start) (if equipped): If your

vehicle has this feature, it can be used to start the engine. (See Remote Vehicle Start.)

(Lock): Press this button when all

doors are closed to immediately lock all the doors. The interior lamps will also turn off. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps will flash once and/or the horn will chirp to indicate locking has occurred.

If the Lock button is pressed while any door is open and the Delayed Lock feature is enabled, the doors will not lock. Instead, a chime will sound. Once all doors are closed, the doors will lock. To cancel this delay, press the Lock button a second time within five seconds or press the power door lock switch.

(Unlock): Press this button to unlock

the driver’s door. Press it again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors. (This is the default DIC setting for Vehicle Unlocking.) The interior lamps will illuminate and remain on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps will flash twice and the horn will chirp twice to indicate unlocking has occurred.

Note: To arm or disarm the content theftdeterrent alarm system, use the RKE transmitter. The alarm system will not be armed or disarmed if the doors are locked or unlocked with a key, the manual door lock or the power door lock switch.

(Trunk Release): Press and hold

this button for approximately one second to unlatch the trunk. The trunk can be unlatched with the transmitter when the vehicle is stationary.

The trunk may also be opened using the Trunk Release button located in the storage bin on the left side of the instrument panel.

(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):

Press and hold this button for approximately one second to locate your vehicle. The horn will sound three times and the parking lamps will flash three times.

To sound the panic alarm, press and hold the button for three seconds. The horn will sound and the parking lamps will flash for 30 seconds. Press the button again or turn the ignition key to any position to cancel the panic alarm.

Note: The vehicle must be turned off to use the vehicle locator/panic alarm.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

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