Pontiac G6 2010 Owner's Manual

2010 Pontiac G6 Owner Manual M
In Brief
Seats and Restraint System
Features and Controls
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Instrument Panel Initial Drive Information Vehicle Features Performance and Maintenance
Head Restraints Front Seats Rear Seats Safety Belts Child Restraints Airbag System Restraint System Check
Keys Doors and Locks Windows Theft-Deterrent Systems Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Mirrors
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Storage Areas Sunroof Retractable Hardtop
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s)
Driving Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle Towing
Service and Appearance Care
Service Fuel Checking Things Under
the Hood Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Vehicle Identification Electrical System Capacities and Specifications
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Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule
Customer Assistance Information
Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
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Index
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GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem, and the name G6 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 U.S.A. Part No. 25852252 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.
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
{ 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.
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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
# : 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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NOTES
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Section 1 In Brief

Instrument Panel ..............................................1-2
Initial Drive Information ....................................1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................1-4
Remote Vehicle Start ......................................1-4
Door Locks ....................................................1-5
Trunk Release ...............................................1-5
Windows .......................................................1-6
Seat Adjustment .............................................1-6
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 ...........................................1-13
Vehicle Features .............................................1-14
Radio(s) ......................................................1-14
Satellite Radio ..............................................1-15
Portable Audio Devices ..................................1-15
Steering Wheel Controls ................................1-16
Bluetooth
®
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Cruise Control ..............................................1-17
Power Outlets ..............................................1-17
Performance and Maintenance .........................1-18
Traction Control System (TCS) .......................1-18
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ....................1-18
Tire Pressure Monitor ....................................1-19
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ....................1-19
Engine Oil Life System ..................................1-20
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ................................1-20
Driving for Better Fuel Economy .....................1-21
Roadside Assistance Program ........................1-21
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OnStar
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Instrument Panel

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A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4-24. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4-4. C. Driver Shift Control. See Automatic Transmission
Operation on page 3-24 (If Equipped).
D. Cruise Control on page 4-7 (If Equipped). Driver
Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4-39.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4-25.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-82
(If Equipped).
G. Windshield Wipers on page 4-5 and Windshield
Washer on page 4-6.
H. Ignition Positions on page 3-20.
I. Outlet Adjustment on page 4-24.
J. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4-3.
K. Audio System(s) on page 4-53.
L. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-13.
M. Fog Lamps on page 4-12 (If Equipped).
N. Hood Release on page 6-15.
O. Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel on page 4-3.
P. Horn on page 4-3.
Q. Climate Control System on page 4-16 or Automatic
Climate Control System on page 4-20.
R. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation
on page 3-24.
S. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-15.
T. Traction and Stability Control Button. See Traction
Control System (TCS) on page 5-6 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 5-5.
U. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4-29. V. Glove Box on page 3-37.
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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.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle.
Press
K to unlock the
driver door. Press again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors.
Press
Q to lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. Press and hold
open the trunk. Press
L and release to locate the vehicle.
Press
L and hold for three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. Press
L again to cancel the panic alarm.
See Keys on page 3-2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3-3.
V for approximately one second to

Remote Vehicle Start

Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.
Q .
/ until the turn signal lamps flash.
hold
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The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start:
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
and hold
/ until the parking lamps turn off.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
Turn the ignition switch on and then back to off.
See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3-5.

Door Locks

Manual Locks
Pull up or push down on the manual door lock knob located inside the vehicle, on the windowsill to lock or unlock a door.
See Door Locks on page 3-8.
Power Door Locks
T
: Press the top of the switch to lock both doors.
Press the bottom of the switch to unlock both doors. For more information, see:
Power Door Locks on page 3-8.
Delayed Locking on page 3-9.
Automatic Door Lock on page 3-9.

Trunk Release

In addition to the trunk release button on the RKE transmitter, there is a remote release
on the driver door near the map pocket. See Trunk on page 3-11 and Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation on page 3-3.
V button located
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Windows

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats
On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on the driver door armrest. The passenger doors have switches that control only that window.
Press the front of the switch to open the window. Pull the switch up to close it.
For more information, see Power Windows on page 3-14.
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1. Lift the bar under the seat to unlock the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar.
Try to move the seat to be sure it is locked in place. See Manual Seats on page 2-4.
Power Seats (If Equipped)
Power Reclining Seatbacks (If Equipped)
Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the control forward or rearward.
Raise or lower the front or rear of the seat by moving the front or rear of the control up or down.
See Power Seats on page 2-5.
To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control forward or rearward.
See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2-7.
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Power Lumbar
Heated Seats (If Equipped)
Press the front (A) or rear (B) of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support.
See Power Lumbar on page 2-5.
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On vehicle’s with heated front seats, press the top of the switch to turn the feature on to the high heat setting. The indicator light (2) will be lit.
Press the top of the switch again to go to the low heat setting. The indicator light (1) will be lit.
Press the bottom of the switch to turn the feature off. The heated seat feature will turn off when the ignition is
turned off. See Heated Seats on page 2-6.

Safety Belt

Sensing System for Passenger Airbag

The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags and roof-rail airbags are not affected by this.
The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started.
Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly.
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2-14.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2-20.
Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2-28.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
on page 2-46.
United States Canada
See Passenger Sensing System on page 2-67 for important information.
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Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors
Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door.
1. Move the selector switch located below the four-way control pad to the left or right to choose either the driver side or passenger side mirror.
2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction.
Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror.
Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position.
See Outside Power Mirrors on page 3-36.
Interior Mirror
Adjust the mirror to see clearly behind your vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. To reduce headlamp glare during nighttime use, move the lever at the bottom of the mirror to the right. Move it to the left for daytime use.
See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 3-34. Vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror will
automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition is turned to start.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3-34.
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Steering Wheel Adjustment

The lever is located on the left side of the steering wheel column. To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down or backward or forward into a comfortable position.
3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
See Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel on page 4-3.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps
The dome lamps come on when any door is opened. They turn off after all the doors are closed.
To turn the dome lamps on manually, turn the instrument panel brightness knob, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column, clockwise to the farthest position. The dome lamps will remain on whether a door is opened or closed.
Reading Lamps
The front reading lamps are located in the front overhead console. The rear reading lamps are near the dome lamp overhead near the rear passenger seats.
For vehicles with front and rear reading lamps, press the lens to turn the lamp on and off, while the doors are closed. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened.
For more information on interior lighting, see:
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-13.
Entry/Exit Lighting on page 4-13.
Parade Dimming on page 4-14.
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Exterior Lighting

Windshield Wiper/Washer

P : Turn the band to this position to turn on the
Automatic Headlamp System. In Canada, this position only works when a vehicle is in the P (Park) position.
AUTO: Automatically turns on the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) during the daytime, and the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps at night.
; : Manual operation of the parking lamps and
taillamps.
2 : Manual operation of the headlamps, parking lamps,
and taillamps. For more information, see: Headlamps on page 4-10.
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The windshield wiper lever is located on the right side of the steering column.
9 : Turns the wipers off. & : Turn band for intermittent or speed sensitive
operation. As vehicle speed increases or decreases, the wiper interval also increases or decreases.
x : Delays wiping cycle. 6 : Slow wipes. 1 : Fast wipes. 8 : Use for a single wiping cycle.
Windshield Washer: Press the button at the end of the lever until the washers begin.
See Windshield Wipers on page 4-5 and Windshield Washer on page 4-6.

Climate Controls

Climate Control System
Automatic Climate Control System (If Equipped)
A. Fan Control B. Air Recirculation C. Temperature
Control
D. Outside Air
E. Air Delivery Mode
Control F. Air Conditioning G. Rear Window
Defogger
A. Fan Control B. Air Conditioning C. Air Recirculation D. Outside Air
See Climate Control System on page 4-16 or Automatic Climate Control System on page 4-20.
E. Rear Window Defogger F. Air Delivery Mode Control G. Display H. Temperature Control
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Vehicle Features

©¨: Seek or scan stations.

Radio(s)

Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port shown
O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to
increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if
equipped.
f : Select radio stations.
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4 : Press to display additional text information related to
the current FM-RDS or XM station, or CD, MP3, WMA song. Song title information will be displayed on the top line of the display while the artist information will be displayed on the bottom line, if the information is available during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback.
For more information about these and other radio features, see Radio(s) on page 4-54.
Storing a Favorite Station
Depending on which radio the vehicle has, radio stations are stored as either favorites or presets.
For vehicles with an XM radio, a maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio FAV button. Press FAV to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM stations.
See Radio(s) on page 4-54.
Setting the Clock
To set the time and date for the Radio with CD (MP3) and USB port or the Radio with CD (MP3) player:
1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN.
2. Press
3. Press
4. Press the softkey located below any one of the tabs
5. Increase or decrease the time or date by
For detailed instructions on setting the clock for your specific audio system, see Setting the Clock on page 4-53.
O to turn the radio on.
H and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour,
minute, month, day, and year) displays.
that you want to change.
turning
f clockwise or counterclockwise.

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)
See “XM Satellite Radio Service” under Radio(s) on page 4-54 and XM Radio Messages on page 4-70.

Portable Audio Devices

This vehicle may have an auxiliary input, located on the audio faceplate. External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, USB storage devices, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the USB port depending on the audio system.
See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” and “Using the USB Port” under Radio(s) on page 4-54.
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Steering Wheel Controls

Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.
e +/e : Increases or decreases volume. w / x: Press to change radio stations, select tracks
on a CD, or to select tracks and navigate folders on an
®
iPod
or USB device.
b g: Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press
again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with the OnStar Bluetooth systems.
®
or
c : Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call.
For more information, see:
Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-82.
Bluetooth
For vehicles with an in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s audio system 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.
See Bluetooth
®
®
on page 4-71.
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Cruise Control

Power Outlets

The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel.
J : On/Off.
RES+: Press to resume or accelerate speed. SET: Press to set or decrease speed.
For more information, see Cruise Control on page 4-7.
Accessory power outlets can be used to connect auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone.
There are two accessory power outlets, located on the center console below the climate controls. If the vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS), one accessory power outlet is in the center storage console and the other is on the center console below the climate controls.
To use an outlet, remove the protective cap. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-15.
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Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control System (TCS)

The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
To turn off traction control, press and release t.
4 illuminates and the appropriate DIC message is
displayed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-42.
Press and release the button again to turn on
traction control.
For more information, see Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-6.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

The Electronic Stability Control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
To turn off both traction control and Electronic
Stability Control, press and hold below the Climate Controls until
the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-42.
Press and release the button again to turn on both
systems.
For more information, see Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 5-5.
t located
d illuminates and
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Tire Pressure Monitor

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 5-18.
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 on page 6-66 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6-67.

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit

This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used to seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire.
See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 6-82 for complete operating information.
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Engine Oil Life System

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off.
2. With the CHANGE OIL SOON message displayed, press any of the three DIC buttons to clear the CHANGE OIL SOON message.
3. Display OIL-LIFE RESET on the DIC.
4. Press and hold the ENTER button for at least one second. An ACKNOWLEDGED display message will appear for three seconds or until the next button is pressed. This tells you the system has been reset.
5. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.
See Engine Oil Life System on page 6-24.
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The 8th digit of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number that identifies the vehicle’s engine. The VIN is at the top left of the instrument panel. See Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on page 6-114.
If the vehicle has the 2.4L L4 engine (VIN Code 0) or the 3.5L V6 engine (VIN Code K), you can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel on page 6-6. In all other engines, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Gasoline Octane on page 6-7.
Only vehicles that have the 2.4L L4 engine (VIN Code 0) or the 3.5L V6 engine (VIN Code K) can use 85% ethanol fuel (E85). We encourage the use of E85 in vehicles that are designed to use it. The ethanol in E85 is a “renewable” fuel, meaning it is made from renewable sources such as corn and other crops.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Roadside Assistance Program

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.
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.
Pontiac Owner Center
The Pontiac 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
Q
: This blue button connects you to a specially 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.
Q to speak with an
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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.
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,
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OnStar Steering Wheel Controls
This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar hands-free calling. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-82 for more information.
On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more information.
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
a 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
Q to confirm
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