Pontiac G6 2009 User Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of a Pontiac G6. 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.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . .2

Remote Vehicle Start System . . .2
RKE Transmitter Battery

Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

COMFORT FEATURES

Adjusting the Power Seat . . . . . .4

Adjusting Lumbar Support and

Seatback Position . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Easy Entry Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Heated Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . .5

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster . .6
Tilt/Telescoping Steering

Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

AUDIO SYSTEM FEATURES

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

Audio Steering Wheel Controls .9
Bluetooth

®

System . . . . . . . . . . . .9

XM

®

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . .11

Driver Information Center . . . . .12

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

Automatic Transmission

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . .15

Speed-Sensitive Wipers . . . . . .15

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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

60/40 Split Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . .18

Retractable Hardtop

Convertible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Window Indexing . . . . . . . . . . . .18

MAINTENANCE FEATURES

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

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

Resetting the Oil Life System . .19

OWNER INFORMATION

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

Pontiac Owner Center . . . . . . . .20

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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

Remote Vehicle Start System
(if equipped)

The features of the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter include:

(Remote Start) (if equipped): This

feature can be used to start the engine.
(See Remote Vehicle Start System.)

(Lock): Press this button to lock all

the doors. The interior lamps will turn
off after a short delay once all doors are
closed. 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.

(Unlock): Press this button to unlock

the driver’s door. If the button is pressed
again within five seconds, all remaining
doors will unlock. The interior lamps
will illuminate and remain on for 10
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.

(Trunk Release): The trunk

will unlatch when this button on the
transmitter is pressed and held for
approximately one second. You can
open the trunk with the transmitter
when the vehicle is stationary.

The trunk may also be opened using the
Trunk Release button located on the
driver-side door.

(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 headlamps and 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 headlamps and
parking lamps will flash for two min­utes. Press the button again to cancel
the panic alarm.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Remote Keyless Entry

This feature allows you to start the
engine from outside the vehicle by
using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. The remote start capability
must be turned on using the Driver
Information Center. (See the Driver
Information Center section.)

During a remote start, the manual
climate control system will operate at
its last setting before the vehicle was
turned off. With automatic climate
control (if equipped), the system will
default to a heating or cooling mode
based on outside temperature.

Canceling a Remote Start

To turn off the engine instead of driving
after a remote start, do any of the
following:

• Press and hold the (Remote
Start) button until the parking lamps
turn off.

• Press and release the Hazard
Warning Flashers button. Press it
again to turn off the flashers.

• Turn the key in the ignition switch to
the On position and then off.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

Starting the Vehicle

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle. (Transmitter range is within
approximately 200 feet of the
vehicle.)

2. Press and release the (Lock)
button on the transmitter.

3. Immediately press and hold the
(Remote Start) button for about four
seconds. When the vehicle starts,
the parking lamps will light and
remain on while the engine is
running. The engine will continue
running for 10 minutes.

4. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute
time extension. Only two consecu­tive remote starts are allowed.

When you enter the vehicle after a
remote start, the ignition must be
turned to the On position before driving.

Note: The Remote Vehicle Start feature
will not operate if the key is in the ignition,
the hood is open, or the Check Engine
light is illuminated on the instrument
panel cluster.

Note: Instructions for the Remote Vehicle
Start System are provided on a tag that
can be attached to your vehicle’s key
chain.

The power seat can be adjusted up or
down using the power height adjuster
located on the outboard side of the
driver’s seat. The seat can be manually
adjusted forward or rearward.

Move the Seat Forward or
Rearward

• Lift and hold the bar under the front
of the seat to manually slide the
seat.

Raise or Lower the Entire Seat

• Press and hold the height adjuster
control up or down.

Raise or Lower the Front or Rear of
the Seat Cushion (if equipped)

The 6-way power seat also features
seat cushion adjustment.

• Press and hold the front or rear of
the control up or down.

See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

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RKE Transmitter Battery
Replacement

Under normal use, the battery in your
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
should last about two years. You can
tell the battery is weak if the transmit­ter won’t work at the normal range in
any location. If you have to get close to
your vehicle before the transmitter
works, it’s probably time to change the
battery. Your Driver Information Center
will also advise you when the battery is
becoming weak.

Replace the Battery

1. Use a flat, thin object to separate
the bottom half from the top half of
the transmitter.

2. Remove the battery and replace it
with a new one. Make sure the
positive side of the battery faces up.

3. Put the two halves back together.
Make sure they are tightly secured.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Note: When replacing the battery, use one
3-volt CR2032 or equivalent battery. Use
care not to touch any of the transmitter
circuitry. Static from your body transferred
to these surfaces may damage the
transmitter.

Adjusting the Power Seat

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM COMFORT FEATURES

Heated Seat Controls (if equipped)

The heated front seat controls are locat­ed on the outboard corner of the driver
and front passenger seats. The seats
have a high and low heat setting.

High Setting

• Press the top of the switch ( ) once
to turn on the heated seat. It will
heat to the high setting (indicator
light number 2).

Low Setting

• Press the top of the switch ( ) twice
to turn on the seat to the low setting
(indicator light number 1).

Off

• Press the bottom of the switch ( )
to turn the heated seat off.

See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Adjust the lumbar support using the
manual lumbar handle (A) located on
the outboard side of the driver’s seat­back. Ratchet the handle down to
increase support and up to decrease
support. You may need to ratchet the
handle several times for the desired
amount of support.

Adjust the seatback position by pulling
up the recliner handle (B) and adjusting
the seatback forward or rearward.
Release the handle to secure the seat­back in place.

See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

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COMFORT FEATURES

Adjusting Lumbar Support
and Seatback Position

Easy Entry Seat (if equipped)

Coupe and convertible models feature
an easy entry front passenger seat that
makes it easier to get in and out of the
rear seat.

B

A

To use the easy entry seat, pull back on
the top of the recliner lever and slide
the seat forward. After the passenger
enters the rear seat area, move the
seat rearward until it locks in place
and adjust the seat to a comfortable
position. Make sure both the seat and
seatback are locked.

See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

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Power Mirrors

The power outside
rearview mirrors can
be adjusted using
the controls located
on the driver’s door.

Use the bottom
switch to select

the driver-side or
passenger-side mirror; and then use the
control pad to adjust the selected mirror
up, down or side to side. The mirror will
move only when the control pad is in
the 12, 3, 6 or 9 o’clock position. Move
the selector switch to the center posi­tion when not adjusting either mirror.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
(sedan only)

The shoulder belt can be adjusted to
the height that is right for you. Push the
Release button up or down to move the
height adjuster. Once in a comfortable
position, try to move the height adjuster
to make sure it is locked in place.

See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

To adjust the position of the steering
wheel:

1. Push down the lever located on the
left side of the steering column.

2. Move the wheel up to a centered
position or higher to telescope it
in or out.

3. Tilt the wheel up or down to a
comfortable position.

4. Pull the lever all the way up to lock
the wheel in place.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel

COMFORT FEATURES

While most of the common features on
your radio operate in a familiar manner,
some of the following are new. Basic
features include:

(Power/Volume): Press this knob to

turn the system on or off. Turn the knob
to adjust the volume.

(Tune): Turn this knob to select

radio stations or, when a CD is playing,
to select a track or MP3 file.

(Information): Press this button to

display additional information related to
the current FM-RDS or XM station, or
MP3 file.

Tone and Speaker Control: Press
the (Tune) knob to adjust the tone
control (bass/treble) or speaker control
(balance/fade) setting. Turn the knob
or press the SEEK, FWD or REV button
to adjust the selected setting.

FAV (Favorite): Press this button to go
through up to six pages of any combina­tion (AM, FM or XM) of preset favorite
radio stations. On each page, up to six
stations are available by using the six
pushbuttons below the radio display.

BAND: Press this button to switch to
FM, AM or XM. When playing a CD or
portable audio device, press this button
to play the radio instead.

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Audio System

CD/AUX: Press this button to play a CD
instead of the radio. Press again and
the system will automatically search for
a portable audio device connected to
the auxiliary input jack.

EQ (Equalization): Press this button to
select preset equalization settings.

CAT (Category): Press this button to
find XM stations within a desired
category.

Auxiliary Input Jack: A portable
audio device (such as an iPod®or
MP3 player) can be connected to the
auxiliary input jack located on the radio.
Press the CD/AUX button to begin
playing audio from the portable device
over the vehicle speakers. To optimize
speaker volume, fully increase the
volume level of the portable device.

Using the USB Port (if equipped)

The USB port is located on the front
of the radio. A connected USB storage
device or an iPod®can be controlled
using the radio buttons and knobs.
The iPod music will appear on the radio
display and begin playing automatically.
For more information, please refer to
your Owner Manual.

Radio Data System

When you tune to a Radio Data System
(RDS) station, the station name or call
letters will appear on the display
instead of the frequency. Depending
on the RDS station, additional text
information may be available by press­ing the (Information) button.

RDS features are available for use only
on FM stations that broadcast RDS
information. RDS relies on receiving
specific information from these stations
and will work only when the informa­tion is available.

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AUDIO SYSTEM FEATURES

Setting Favorite Stations

Before setting your favorite stations,
shift the vehicle into Park.

You can set up to six pages of any
combination (AM, FM or XM) of favorite
radio stations, with up to six stations
stored on each page.

To set the number of favorite station
pages:

1. Press the MENU button to display
the radio setup menu.

2. Press the pushbutton below the FAV
1–6 label on the radio display.

3. Select the desired number of
favorite station pages.

4. Press the FAV button. You may now
begin storing your favorite stations
for the chosen number of pages.

Note: Engaging in extended searching for
specific audio stations or songs by using
buttons and knobs — or giving extended
attention to entertainment tasks — can
lead you to look away from the road
frequently or for prolonged periods, which
may cause you to miss seeing things on
the road that you need to see. Avoid
engaging in extended searching for
specific items while driving.

To store favorite stations:

1. Tune in the desired radio station.

2. Press the FAV button to display the
page where the station is to be
stored.

3. Press and hold one of the six push­buttons until a beep sounds to store
the station.

4. Repeat the steps for each push ­button on each page.

Setting the Time

To set the time:

1. Turn on the radio.

2. Press the (Clock) button. Or,
if equipped, press the MENU button
until the clock option is displayed;
and then press the pushbutton
located under the clock option label.
The HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY labels
will appear on the display.

3. Press the pushbutton under any of
the labels to be changed.

4. Press the pushbutton again, the
right SEEK arrow or the FWD button
to increase the numbers. Press the
left SEEK arrow or the REV button to
decrease the numbers. Rotating the

(Tune) knob also will increase or
decrease the numbers of the select­ed label.

5. Press the Clock or MENU button
again to set the currently displayed
time and date.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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AUDIO SYSTEM FEATURES

Bluetooth®System (if equipped)

The in-vehicle Bluetooth system allows
users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell
phone to make and receive hands-free
phone calls using the vehicle’s audio
system, microphone and controls. The
Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be
paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth
system before it can be used in the
vehicle. Not all phones will support all
functions.

Visit www.pontiac.com/bluetooth
for more information.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

The following
audio controls
are located on
the steering
wheel:

+ –

(Volume):

Press the plus
or minus button
to increase or
decrease the
volume.

(Next/Previous/End): Press

the up or down arrow to go to the next
or previous preset radio station or,
when a CD is playing, to the next or
previous track.

Press and hold the up or down arrow
for one second to advance to the next
or previous radio station in the selected
band or, when a CD is playing, to con­tinue moving to the next or previous
track on the CD.

Press the (End) button to end or
reject an OnStar or Bluetooth call.

(Mute/Voice Recognition):

Press this button to silence the system.
Press it again to turn on the sound.

Press and hold the button for two
seconds to interact with the OnStar
or Bluetooth system.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Audio Steering Wheel Controls

XM®Radio (if equipped)

XM Radio offers more than 170
channels of digital-quality sound that
goes wherever you go — coast to
coast. After a free three-month trial
period, activation and service sub ­scription fees apply. Service is based
in the continental U.S. and Canada.
For more information, visit XM online
at www.XMradio.com or call
1-800-929-2100.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES

Instrument Panel

The main features of the instrument
panel include:

A. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
B. Instrument Panel Cluster
C. Windshield Wipers/Washer Lever
D. Hazard Warning Flashers Button
E. Audio System
F. Hood Release Lever
G. Instrument Panel Brightness Control
H. Fog Lamps Switch (if equipped)

I. Cruise Control/Driver Information

Center Buttons

J. Steering Wheel Adjustment Lever
K. Horn
L. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
M. Ignition Switch
N. Climate Control System
O. Shift Lever
P. Traction Control Button

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES

Instrument Panel Cluster

The instrument panel cluster includes
these key features:

A. Tachometer
B. Airbag Readiness Light
C. Speedometer
D. Security Light
E. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
F. Fuel Gauge
G. Antilock Brake System Warning

Light
H. Charging System Warning Light
I. Oil Pressure Warning Light

J. Safety Belt Reminder Light
K. Odometer/Driver Information Center
L. Check Engine Light
M. Tire Pressure Warning Light

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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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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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES

Driver Information Center

The Driver Information Center (DIC)
provides vehicle information, vehicle
feature customization and vehicle
warning messages. The DIC messages
are shown on the instrument panel
cluster display.

To access DIC features, use the follow­ing two buttons located on the left side
of the steering wheel:

INFO: Press this button to display the
following vehicle information:

• Outside Temperature and Odometer

• Trip Odometers

• Fuel Range

• Average Fuel Economy

• Instantaneous Fuel Economy

• Average Speed

• Oil Life

• Tire Pressures

(Reset): Press this button to set

or reset DIC information while it is
displayed or to acknowledge a warning
message.

Vehicle Feature Customization

A variety of your vehicle’s features can
be customized to your preference. To
customize features:

1. With the vehicle in Park, turn on
the ignition. (Access to the cus­tomization features, except for Units,
is not available while the vehicle is
moving.)

2. Press and hold both the INFO button
and the (Reset) button to enter
the customization menu.

3. Press the INFO button to scroll
through the available customization
features.

4. With the desired feature displayed,
press the (Reset) button for
one second to scroll through each
setting.

5. With the desired setting displayed,
press the INFO button to record your
choice and move on to the next
feature.

6. To exit the customization menu,
press the INFO button until the end
of the menu is reached.

Note: System may require use of at least
one tank of fuel to correctly report
Average Fuel Economy and Average
Speed.

Warnings and Messages

The DIC provides a variety of vehicle
warning messages (depending on
optional equipment) if a problem is
sensed in a vehicle system. To acknowl­edge a message and clear it from the
display, press the (Reset) button.
Some urgent messages cannot be
cleared from the DIC display.

If you have a current OnStar subscrip­tion, and a warning message appears,
you can press the OnStar button and
speak to an OnStar Advisor. In many
vehicles, OnStar Advisors can access
certain diagnostic information and can
tell you how serious the problem is and
what you should do about it.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES

Customization features may include:

• Oil Life Reset

• Units (English/Metric)

• Remote Start (if equipped)

• Lock Horn (during Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) locking)

• Unlock Horn (during RKE unlocking)

• Light Flash (during RKE locking or
unlocking)

• Delay Lock

• Auto Unlock

• Exterior Lights (during RKE unlocking)

• Language (English, French, Spanish
or German)

Note: Depending on equipment, not all
customization features may be available
on your vehicle.

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.

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CONVENIENCE FEATURES

You can enjoy the sporty driving
characteristics provided by a manual
transmission with the Driver Shift
Control or TAPshift feature (if equipped).

To shift gears similar to a manual
transmission:

1. Move the shift lever to Manual (M).

2. With the Driver Shift Control, move
the shift lever forward to upshift or
rearward to downshift.

With TAPshift, press either of the
shift plus (+) paddles (A) located on
top of the steering wheel away from
you to upshift, or press the back of
either of the shift paddles (B) behind
the steering wheel toward you to
downshift.

A

B

When one or more of the drive wheels
begin to spin from traction loss, the
Traction Control system will reduce
engine power and may apply the front
brakes and shift the transmission to
help regain traction.

To limit wheelspin and help maintain
directional control, you should always
leave the system on. However, if your
vehicle becomes stuck in snow or mud
and rocking the vehicle is required, the
system should be turned off.

• To turn off the Traction Control sys­tem, press the (Traction Control)
button located on the center console
in front of the shift lever.

When the system is turned off, the
Traction Control light will illuminate in
the instrument panel cluster.

See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

Traction Control

The Driver Information Center (DIC) in
the instrument panel cluster will dis­play the letter M for manual position
and a number indicating the selected
gear.

While using either feature, the trans­mission will have firmer shifting and
sportier performance. The transmission
will allow you to shift only into gears
appropriate for the vehicle speed and
engine revolutions per minute (rpm).

If the vehicle slows almost to a stop,
an automatic downshift will occur.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Automatic Transmission
Operation

The following
cruise control
buttons are
located on
the left
side of the
steering
wheel:

(On/Off):

Press this
button to turn
the cruise
control system on or off.

SET– (Set): Press this button to set a
speed. If the system is active, press and
release this button to decrease speed
1 mph, or press and hold the button to
decrease speed more than 1 mph.

When the cruise control is set, the
(Cruise Control) symbol will illuminate
in the instrument panel cluster.

RES+ (Resume): Press this button to
resume a set speed. If the system is
active, press and release this button
to increase speed 1 mph, or press and
hold the button to increase speed
more than 1 mph.

Cancel: To cancel cruise control, step
lightly on the brake pedal. The set
speed will remain in memory.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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CONVENIENCE FEATURES

The speed-sensitive wipers lever is
located to the right of the steering
column. The wipers include the
following settings:

(Intermittent): Move the lever up

to this position to have the wipers
adjust with your vehicle speed. Rotate
the speed-sensitive wiper control on the
lever to increase or decrease the wiper
delay.

(Low): Move the lever up to this

position to turn the wipers on Low.

(High): Move the lever up to this

position to turn the wipers on High.

(Mist): Move the lever down to this

position to turn the wipers on for one
wipe.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Speed-Sensitive Wipers

Cruise ControlAutomatic Door Locks

For your safety, your vehicle is pro­grammed at the factory to lock all
doors automatically when all doors are
closed, the ignition is on and the shift
lever is moved out of Park (automatic
transmission) or above a set speed
(manual transmission).

This feature cannot be disabled; you
can personalize the unlock features by
using the Driver Information Center.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

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CONVENIENCE FEATURES

(Outside Air): Press this button

to allow outside air to enter the
vehicle.

Airflow Mode: Turn the airflow mode
control knob (C) to change the direction
of the airflow to the vent, bi-level,
floor, defog or defrost mode.

(Defog): Select this mode to direct

air to the windshield, side window out­lets and floor outlets.

(Defrost): Select this mode to

direct most of the air to the windshield
and some air to the side window
outlets and floor outlets.

(Rear Window Defogger): Press

this button to activate the rear window
defogger and the heated outside
rearview mirrors (if equipped). The
defogger and heated mirrors will turn
off automatically or can be turned off
by pressing the button again.

Automatic Climate Control
Operation (if equipped)

The automatic climate control system
adjusts the airflow mode, fan speed,
air conditioning and recirculation func­tions to reach the set temperature as
quickly as possible.

To set the automatic system:

1. Turn the fan control knob (A) and the
airflow mode control knob (C) to the
AUTO position.

2. Set the temperature. Allow time for
the system to reach the desired
temperature.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Climate Controls

Your vehicle may have a manual climate
control system or the available auto­matic climate control system. Both
systems include the following functions:

(Fan): Turn the fan control knob (A)

to increase or decrease the fan speed.

(Off): Turn the fan control knob to

the Off position to turn off the system.
Only the rear defogger will operate
when the system is off.

Temperature Control: Turn the
temperature control knob or press the
temperature control buttons (B) (if
equipped) to raise or lower the temper­ature setting.

(Air Conditioning): Press this

button to turn the air conditioning
system on or off.

(Recirculation): Press this button

to recirculate air inside the vehicle. This
mode helps heat or cool the vehicle
more quickly and prevents outside air
and odors from entering the vehicle.

The recirculation mode will not operate
when the airflow control knob is in the
Defog or Defrost mode.

A B C

AUTO:

Automatic Headlamp

System: Automatically turns on

Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) in the
daytime, and headlamps, parking
lamps and taillamps at dusk or when
necessary.

(Off): When operating in the

AUTO

position, a momentary turn of the lamp
control switch to the Off position will
turn off the automatic headlamps and
all of the exterior lights. The DIC will
display an Automatic Lights Off mes­sage. To activate the Automatic
Headlamp System, turn the switch
again. The Automatic Headlamp System
is always turned on when the vehicle is
started.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Automatic Headlamp System

The Automatic Headlamp System turns
on the Daytime Running Lamps in the
daytime, and the headlamps and other
exterior lamps at night or when neces­sary. There is a short delay before the
system switches on or off when driving
into or out of a garage or tunnel.

The headlamps also will turn on if
the wipers are on for more than 15
seconds.

The system uses a light sensor, located
on top of the instrument panel, to
determine light conditions. For proper
operation, avoid placing any objects on
or near the sensor, such as with an
instrument panel cover.

Exterior Lamp Control Switch

The exterior lamp control switch is
located on the lever to the left of the
steering column. The switch can be
rotated to each of the following four
positions:

(Headlamps): Turns on the head-

lamps, parking lamps and taillamps.

(Parking Lamps): Turns on parking

lamps and taillamps only.

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CONVENIENCE FEATURES

Exterior Lamps

Sunroof (if equipped)

The control switch for the sunroof is
located on the headliner between the
sun visors. It will operate only while the
ignition is on.

Vent Position

• Open the sunshade by hand.

• Press the rear part of the switch and
release it.

Fully Open Position

• Open the sunshade by hand.

• Press the rear part of the switch
twice and release it. The roof will
express-open all the way.

Closed Position

• Press the front part of the switch
and hold it until the roof closes.

• Close the sunshade by hand.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

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CONVENIENCE FEATURES

Retractable Hardtop Convertible
(if equipped)

• Make sure any item stowed in the
trunk fits beneath the cargo cover.

• Make sure nothing is on top or in
front of the cargo cover in the trunk.

If an item cannot be stowed without
contacting the cargo cover, do not
operate the retractable hardtop or
damage may occur.

Lower or Raise the Hardtop

The switch to operate the retractable
hardtop is located on the headliner
between the front reading lamps.

• Press and hold the switch rearward
to lower the hardtop and forward to
raise the hardtop.

Always fully open or close the hardtop
by holding the switch until the cycle is
complete and a chime sounds. To auto­matically close the windows, continue
to hold the switch for two seconds after
the cycle is complete.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

60/40 Split Rear Seat

The split-folding rear seatback permits
loading of longer items from the trunk.

Folding the Seatback

1. Open the trunk and locate the gray
handles on the upper side of the
trunk opening.

2. Position your hand over the top of
one or both of the handles and pull
toward you. The left handle opens
the larger seatback; the right handle
opens the smaller side.

3. Push the seatback open through the
trunk or pull it open from inside the
vehicle.

To return the seatback to an upright
position, push it up until you hear a
click and then pull on the seatback
to make sure it is secure.

See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Window Indexing
(Coupe/Convertible only)

To provide a tight seal around the doors,
the window will automatically lower
slightly when the door is opened and
then automatically rise fully when the
door is closed.

Follow the Owner Manual procedure
for initializing the indexing feature
if battery power is disconnected.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Before operating the hardtop:

• The vehicle must be in Park, and
the engine must be running or the
ignition must be turned on.

• The trunk cargo cover must be fully
closed, and the trunk must be
closed.

Note: With the hardtop lowered, the trunk
cannot be opened. The trunk release
buttons on the driver’s door and Remote
Keyless Entry transmitter will be disabled.

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MAINTENANCE FEATURES

Securing the Fuel Cap

If the Check Gas Cap message is
displayed on the Driver Information
Center when the ignition is turned to
Run or Start, check that your fuel cap
is securely fastened. If the cap is not
secure, turn it clockwise until a clicking
sound is heard, indicating that it is
properly installed.

The Check Gas Cap message will turn
off after a few driving trips with the cap
properly installed.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Resetting the Oil Life System

The Oil Life System calculates engine
oil life based on vehicle use and
displays CHANGE OIL SOON in the
Driver Information Center (DIC) when it’s
necessary to change your oil and filter.
The Oil Life System should be reset to
100% only following an oil change.

To reset the Oil Life System:

1. Turn on the ignition, with the engine
off.

2. Press and hold both the INFO button
and the (Reset) button to access
the customization menu.

3. OIL LIFE RESET will be displayed.

4. Press and hold the (Reset)
button for at least one second. An
ACKNOWLEDGED message will
appear when the system is reset.

5. Turn off the ignition.

See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

Tire Pressure Monitor

The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you
when a significant reduction in pressure
occurs in one or more of your vehicle’s
tires by illuminating the (Low Tire
Pressure) warning light on the instru­ment panel cluster. The low tire pres­sure warning light will remain on until
you correct the tire pressure. A CHECK
TIRE PRESSURE message will also
appear on the Driver Information
Center (DIC).

• To view the tire pressures on the
DIC, press the INFO button until the
current tire pressures are displayed;
left front (LF), for example, is the
driver’s side front tire.

Correcting the Tire Pressure

When the low tire pressure warning
light illuminates, you must inflate the
tire to the proper tire pressure (just as
you must refuel the vehicle when the
low fuel warning light illuminates). The
Tire and Loading Information label,
located on the center pillar below the
driver’s door latch, shows the correct
tire pressure for the tires when they’re
cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has
been sitting for at least three hours or
driven no more than one mile.

During cooler conditions, the low tire
pressure warning light may appear
when the vehicle is first started and
then turn off as you start to drive. This
could be an early indicator that your
tire pressures are getting low and the
tires need to be inflated to the proper
pressure.

See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor can alert
you about low tire pressure, but it doesn’t
replace normal monthly tire maintenance.

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Roadside Assistance

1-800-ROADSIDE
(1-800-762-3743)

TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the proud owner of a new Pontiac

vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in
the Pontiac Roadside Assistance program.
This value-added service is intended to
provide you with peace of mind as you
drive in the city or travel the open road.

Pontiac’s Roadside Assistance toll-free
number is staffed by a team of technical­ly trained advisors, who are available 24
hours a day, 365 days a year. The advi­sors can provide minor repair information
or make arrangements to tow your vehi­cle to the nearest Pontiac dealer.

Pontiac will provide the following ser ­vices for 5 years/100,000 miles at no
expense to you:

• Fuel delivery

• Lockout service
(identification required)

• Tow to nearest dealership for
warranty service

• Flat tire assistance

• Jump starts

In many instances, mechanical failures
are covered under Pontiac’s comprehen­sive warranty. However, when other
services are utilized, our advisors will
explain any payment obligations you
might incur.

For prompt and efficient assistance when
calling, please provide the following
information to the advisor:

• Location of the vehicle

• Telephone number and your location

• Vehicle model, year and color

• Vehicle mileage

• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

• Vehicle license plate number
Pontiac reserves the right to limit services

or reimbursement to an owner or driver
when, in Pontiac’s judgment, the claims
become excessive in frequency or type of
occurrence.

Roadside Assistance and OnStar
(if equipped)

If you have a current OnStar subscription,
press the OnStar button and the vehicle
will send your current GPS location to an
OnStar Advisor who will speak to you,
assess your problem, contact Roadside
Assistance and relay your exact location
so you will get the help you need.

Pontiac Owner Center

The Pontiac Owner Center, a compli ­mentary service for Pontiac owners,
is a one-stop resource to enhance your
Pontiac ownership experience. Exclusive
member benefits include online service
reminders, vehicle maintenance tips,
online owner manual, special privileges
and more. Sign up today at
www.gmownercenter.com/pontiac.

Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner
Manual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available at the
time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2008 by GM Corp. All rights reserved.

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