Pontiac G5 User's Manual
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1. Getting to Know Your 2008 G5 Table of Contents DRIVER INFORMATION Heated Seats 8 Split Folding Rear Seatbacks 16 Instrument Panel Climate Controls 17 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 Preventing Window Fogging 9 Parking Brake Driver Information Center 4 Cabin Air Filter 9 PERFORMANCE amp MAINTENANCE SAFETY amp SECURITY ENTERTAINMENT Electric Power Steering Remote Keyless Entry 5 Audio System Features Traction Control Automatic Door Locks 6 XM Satellite Radio StabiliTrak Stability Control Theft Deterrent System 6 Multiple Disc CD Player 13 System Audio Steering Wheel Controls 13 Parking Your Vehicle Passenger Airbag Status CONVENIENCE Battery Location Indicator T Remote Vehicle Start Tire Pressure Monitor Child Restraints LATCH Exterior Lamps Securing the Fuel Cap Emergency Trunk Release Interior Lamps Resetting the Oil Life System 19 COMFORT Retained Accessory Power OWNER INFORMATION Seat Adjustments Accessory Power Outlets Roadside Assistance Tilt Steering Wheel Cruise Control My GMLink Adjustable Front Cupholders Head Restraints Interior Storage Features 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 Getting to Know Your G5 DRIVER INFORMATION Instrument Panel2. shift lever and move the lever to the desired gear position The shift lever will not move from the Park position if the button is pressed before the brake The shift lever also will not shift out of Park if the ignition is in the Lock position Manual Transmission To park your vehicle press down the clutch pedal Then move the shift lever into Reverse and apply the parking brake Turn the ignition key to Lock and remove the key To start your vehicle hold down the clutch pedal and shift into Neutral Your vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down See Section 2 of your Owner Manual Battery Location The battery is located in the spare tire well under the load floor in the trunk Should it be necessary to jump start your vehicle use the remote positive terminal in the engine compartment The nega tive cable can be connected to the ground terminal located behind the engine coolant surge tank or to a heavy unpainted metal part of the vehicle See Section 5 of your Owner Manual Tire Pressure Monitor Securing the Fuel Cap 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 may also appear on the Driver Info
3. 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 SAFETY amp SECURITY Remote Keyless Entry if equipped Q 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 fea ture 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 Getting to Know Your G5 Note To arm or disa
4. m m J OW gt IT 0 Side Window Outlets Air Outlets Turn Signal Multifunction Lever Cruise Control Buttons if equipped Instrument Panel Cluster Audio Steering Wheel Controls if equipped Hazard Warning Flashers Button Windshield Wiper Washer Controls T A S Driver Information OZ Traction Control Audio System P Fog Lamp Button if equipped Trunk Release Instrument Panel Brightness Control Center Buttons Horn 1 ND DO Button Electronic Stability Control Button if equipped See Section 3 of your Owner Manual Cigarette Lighter if equipped Accessory Power Outlet if equipped Shift Lever Manual shown Climate Controls Heated Seats Button if equipped Glove Box Instrument Panel Cluster Your vehicle s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one very similar to it The instrument panel cluster Note The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle s includes these key features operation It is important to read your A Speedometer Owner Manual and become familiar B Fuel Gauge with dl U being Eia to you by the lights gauges and indicators C Warning Lights as well as what action can be taken to D Tachometer ensure safety and to prevent damage E Odometer Driver Information Center See Section 3 of your Owner Manual Getting to K
5. the front passenger seat even with the Passenger Sensing System All children should be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear facing infant seat a child riding in a forward facing child seat or an older child riding in a booster seat See Sections 1 and 3 of your Owner Manual Child Restraints LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors and may have top tethers for use with a LATCH compatible child restraint If your child restraint is not compatible with the LATCH system you may still use it by installing the child restraint with the safety belt system Choose a child restraint that is appropriate for the child s age and size weight and height See Section 1 of your Owner Manual Emergency Trunk Release The trunk lid can be opened from inside the trunk by pulling on the emergency trunk release handle located in the center of the inside trunk lid See Section 2 of your Owner Manual COMFORT Seat Adjustments Height Adjuster To raise the driver s seat lift and release the front lever A on the left side of the seat Each time you raise the lever the seat will move up Repeat until the seat is at the desired height To lower the driver s seat push down and release the lever Repeat until the seat is at the desired height Forward or Rearward Adjuster To move the front seats forward or rearward lift and hold the bar under the front of each seat
6. to the side window outlets Recirculation will not function in this mode Git Rear Window Defogger Press this button to activate the rear window defogger The defogger will shut off automatically after about 15 minutes See Section 3 of your Owner Manual Preventing Window Fogging To keep the vehicle glass fog free turn the airflow control knob to the Defog 4 mode or the Defrost 7 mode Recirculation will not function in these modes allowing outside air into the vehicle to help reduce moisture See Section 3 of your Owner Manual Cabin Air Filter Your G5 is equipped with a cabin air filter that removes most of the common allergens and pollutants from outside air such as dust and pollen before they reach the vehicle cabin The filter is located behind the glove box The glove box door must be removed to access the filter from inside the vehicle See your Owner Manual for scheduled maintenance and replace ment instructions See Section 3 of your Owner Manual 10 Getting to Know Your G5 ENTERTAINMENT Audio System Features While most of the features on your radio will look familiar following are some that may be new 4 Power Volume Press this knob to turn the system on or off Turn the knob to adjust the volume 1 Information Press this button to tog gle the radio display between station fre quency and time If equipped it will also display additional text information related to t
7. B and manually slide the seat Release the bar to lock the seat in place Try to move the seat to ensure it is locked in place Getting to Know Your G5 Recliner Adjustable Front To recline the front seats lift the recline Head Restraints lever C to release the seatback then move the seatback to where you want it The head restraints on the front seats Release the lever to lock the seatback in are adjustable Press the button on the place Press rearward on the seatback side of the post to adjust the head to ensure it is locked in place babel Slide the head restraint up or down Lumbar Adjuster if equipped To adjust the driver s seat lumbar support use the knob located on the front right side of the driver s seat Heated Seats if equipped cushion Turn the knob until the desired ealecioea is CAUPRE lumbar support is reached See Section 1 of your Owner Manual Tilt Steering Wheel There is one heated seat control button for each front seat located on the instru ment panel center stack below the audio system Low Press the switch to this position to turn the system on low Il High Press the switch to this posi tion to turn the system on high Press the button again to the center position to turn off the heated seat See Section 1 of your Owner Manual See Section 1 of your Owner Manual To adjust the steering wheel 1 Pull down the lever located on the left side of the steering colum
8. ages of any combi nation AM FM or XM if equipped of favorite radio stations On each page up to six stations are available by using the six pushbuttons below the radio station frequency labels on the radio display To set up the number of favorite station pages 1 Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu 2 Press the pushbutton located 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 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 push buttons until a beep sounds to store the station 4 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton on each page Setting the Speed Compensated Volume With Speed Compensated Volume the radio automatically adjusts the volume to compensate for road noise as vehicle speed changes To set Speed Compensated Volume 1 Adjust the radio volume to the desired level 2 Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu 3 Press the pushbutton below the auto volume label on the radio display 4 Press the pushbutton under the desired setting label Off Low Medium or High to select the level of compensation 5 The compensation will be set once the display times out aft
9. anel lamps turn the dial on the left side of the steering wheel Map Lights if equipped The map light switches are located under the rearview mirror Note If any interior lamp is left on and the ignition turned off the lamps will turn off after 20 minutes to protect the battery See Section 3 of your Owner Manual Retained Accessory Power Retained Accessory Power RAP allows certain features such as the radio and power windows on your vehicle to con tinue working for up to 10 minutes after the key is turned to Off or removed from the ignition and until the driver s door or any door depending on equipment is opened See Section 2 of your Owner Manual 16 Getting to Know Your G5 Your G5 is equipped with two Accessory Power Outlets APO on the center console that provide power for a number of mE devices See Section 3 of your Owner Manual Cruise Control if equipped The following cruise control buttons are located on 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 or to decrease the speed if the system is set When the cruise control is set the CRUISE ENGAGED message will appear on the DIC RES Resume Press this button to resume a set speed or to increase the speed if the system is set See Section 3 of your Owner Manual Accessory Power Outlets Cupholders Y
10. ay systems To load a single CD Press and release the LOAD 7 button Wait for the display prompt to load the CD To load multiple CDs e Press and hold the LOAD lt 7 button for two seconds Follow the display prompts to load each CD To play a specific CD e Press the pushbutton below the arrow label on the display to select the desired CD number To eject a CD e Press the lt A EJECT button once to eject the CD that is currently playing Press and hold the lt EJECT button for two seconds to eject all CDs If a CD is not removed after several seconds it will be pulled back into the player automatically Note CDs with any affixed labels may jam in the CD player Label a CD using a permanent marker If more than one CD is inserted into the slot at one time or if scratched or damaged CDs are played the CD player could be dam aged When using the CD player use only CDs in good condition without labels load one CD at a time and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials liquids or debris See Section 3 of your Owner Manual if equipped The follow ing audio controls are located on the steering wheel Volume Press the plus or minus button to increase or decrease the volume AV Seek Scan Press the up or down arrow to go to the next or previous pre set radio station or when a CD is play ing to the next or previous track Press and hold th
11. cautions 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 2007 by GM Corp All rights reserved 159 1104 0 A 15911040 A
12. 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 engine oll and filter The Oil Life System should be reset to 100 only following an oil change To reset the Oil Life System 1 Press the EX Information button until the DIC displays OIL LIFE RESET 2 Press and hold the lt Reset Set button for at least one second 3 An ACKNOWLEDGED message will display when the system resets See Section 5 of your Owner Manual 2 Getting to Know Your G5 OWNER INFORMATION Roadside Assistance 1 800 ROADSIDE 1 800 762 3743 TTY Users 1 888 889 2438 As the 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 to provide minor repair information or make arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Pontiac dealer Pontiac will provide the following services for 5 years 100 000 miles at no expense to you e Fuel delivery e Lockout service identifica
13. e 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 contin ue moving to the next or previous track on the CD fe Mute Voice Activation Press this button to silence the system Press it again to turn on the sound Press and hold the button for two sec onds to interact with the OnStar system See Section 3 of your Owner Manual 4 Getting to Know Your G5 CONVENIENCE Remote Vehicle Start Automatic Transmissions only if equipped This feature allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle by using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Remote Vehicle Start trans mitter range is within 200 feet of the vehicle The remote start capability can be turned on or off using the Driver Information Center See Driver Information Center The vehicle s climate control system also will turn on at the same setting as when the vehicle was last turned off to heat or cool the vehicle interior After a remote start the engine will run for about 10 minutes before turning itself off but can be extended 10 min utes by performing another remote start sequence at any time After two consec utive remote starts no additional remote starts are allowed until the vehicle has been started with the ignition key Starting the Vehicle 1 Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle 2 Press and release the Lock button on t
14. er 10 seconds 12 Getting to Know Your G5 Setting the Time To set the time without date display 1 Press the Clock button until the hour numbers begin flashing on the radio display Press the button again to adjust the minute numbers With either the hour or minute numbers flashing use the sa Tune knob to select the time Press the Clock button again to set the currently displayed time To set the time with date display if equipped 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 Press the pushbutton under any of the labels to be changed Press the pushbutton again or the FWD button to increase the numbers Press the REV button to decrease the numbers Rotating the JJ Tune knob also will increase or decrease the numbers of the selected label Press the Clock or MENU button again to set the currently displayed time and date Portable Audio Player A portable audio player iPod Palm MP3 player or other portable type player can be connected to the auxiliary input jack located on the radio When connected the audio system automati cally begins playing audio from the NO oo oo P On portable player over the vehicle speakers To optimize volume fully inc
15. he current FM RDS or XM station or MP3 song ge Tune Turn this knob to select radio stations or when a CD is playing to select a track or MP3 file Press the knob to display the tone control bass treble or speaker control balance fade setting Press the push button under the desired label on the dis play Turn the knob to adjust the setting lt 1 Balance Fade Press this button or the Tune knob to adjust the speaker control Adjust the setting using the Tune knob SEEK FWD or REV button BAND Press this button to switch to FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 and XM2 if equipped With a CD loaded or a portable audio player connected press this button to switch to radio operation SEEK Seek Scan Press the right or left arrow button to go to the next or previous radio station or when a CD is playing to the next track or MP3 file or to the start of the current track or MP3 file To enter the scan mode press and hold either arrow button for a few seconds a beep will sound Radio stations will be scanned Press either arrow button again to stop scanning at Reverse Press and hold this button to reverse playback quickly within a track or MP3 file PP Forward Press and hold this button to advance playback quickly within a track or MP3 file 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 player connected to the auxilia
16. he transmitter 3 Immediately press and hold the Q Remote Start button for about four seconds 4 When the vehicle starts the parking lamps will light and stay on while the engine is running 5 Repeat these steps for a 10 minute time extension When you enter the vehicle after a remote start the key must be inserted in the ignition and turned to the Run position before driving Note The Remote Vehicle Start feature will not operate if the key is in the igni tion a door or the hood is open or the Check Engine light is illuminated on the instrument panel cluster Canceling a Remote Start To turn off the engine instead of driving after a remote start Press and hold the Q button until the parking lamps turn off e Press and release the Hazard Warning Flashers button inside the vehicle Press the button again to turn off the flashers Turn the key in the ignition switch on and then off See Section 2 of your Owner Manual Exterior Lamps Automatic Headlamp System Your G5 is equipped with an Automatic Headlamp System which turns on the headlamps and other exterior lamps at night or when necessary The exterior lamps also can be operated manually The Automatic Headlamp System s light sensor is located on top of the instru ment panel To ensure proper system operation avoid placing any objects on or near the sensor Exterior Lamp Control Switch The exterior lamp control switch
17. itch until the sunroof closes Close the sunshade manually See Section 2 of your Owner Manual Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located between the driver s and front passen ger s seats If your vehicle is equipped with the folding armrest between the seats it is necessary to lift the armrest to set the parking brake See Section 2 of your Owner Manual PERFORMANCE amp MAINTENANCE Electric Power Steering The speed sensitive electric power steering system offers variable effort steering assistance based on vehicle speed providing more assistance at lower speeds and less assistance at higher speeds If you turn the steering wheel in either direction several times until it stops or hold the steering wheel in the stopped position for an extended time you may notice a reduced amount of power steering assistance The regular amount of power steering assistance should return shortly after a few normal steering movements See Section 4 of your Owner Manual Traction Control if equipped The Traction Control system activates every time you start your vehicle When one or more of the drive wheels begin to spin from traction loss the Traction Control system will illuminate a light on the instrument panel and reduce engine power until traction is regained If your vehicle becomes stuck and rocking the vehicle is required the system should be turned off To deactivate the Traction Control system mo
18. n 2 Adjust the wheel to a comfortable position The wheel can be moved up or down 3 Push the lever all the way up to lock the wheel in place See Section 3 of your Owner Manual Climate Controls The climate control system includes the following features S Fan Turn the fan knob A to increase or decrease fan speed Off Turn the fan knob to the Off position to turn the system off Only the heated seats and the rear defogger will function when the fan knob is off Temperature Turn the temperature knob B to raise or lower the tempera ture setting x Air Conditioning Press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off cS Recirculation Press this button to recirculate inside air throughout the vehicle This mode keeps outside air from entering the vehicle Airflow Modes Turn the airflow control knob C to one of the following modes to change the direction of the airflow 74 Vent This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets y 4 Bi Level This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets 4 4 Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets and some air to the side window outlets and windshield iw Defog This mode directs air to the windshield side window outlets and floor outlets Recirculation will not function in this mode V Defrost This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and some air
19. now Your G5 Driver Information Center 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 X Information Press this button to scroll through the vehicle information mode displays lt 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 E4 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 lt 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 4 button and button for one second to enter the Menu mode 2 Press the 4 button to scroll through the available personalization features 3 Press the lt button to toggle between the available options for each feature 4 Press the E bu
20. our G5 features cupholders at the front and rear of the center console for front and rear seat passengers See Section 2 of your Owner Manual Interior Storage Features There are several handy storage areas located throughout your vehicle These include the front passenger s seatback pocket center console storage bin instrument panel storage bin door pockets and glove box See Section 2 of your Owner Manual Split Folding Rear Seatbacks Your G5 features 60 40 split folding rear seatbacks that increase cargo space To fold the seatback s 1 Open the trunk and pull one or both of the small handles located in the center of the trunk 2 Push the seatback forward from the trunk area or lower the seatback from inside the vehicle To close either seatback 1 Rotate the seatback up and rearward until you hear a click 2 Push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked in place See Section 1 of your Owner Manual 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 manually Press the rear part of the switch Open Position Press and hold the rear part of the switch until the sunroof opens to the desired position If the sunshade is closed it will open automatically when the sunroof is opened Closed Position Press and hold the front part of the sw
21. rease the volume on your portable player MP3 Capability if equipped If your AM FM stereo with CD has MP3 playing capability a CD R or CD RW containing MP3 audio tracks will play automatically when inserted into the CD player An MP3 label will be displayed Radio Data System if equipped When you tune to a Radio Data System RDS station the station name and call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast 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 See Section 3 of your Owner Manual XM Satellite Radio XM Satellite Radio offers more than 170 channels of digital quality sound that goes wherever you go coast to coast XM displays song title artist and entertainment genre After a free three month trial period activation fee and service subscription are extra Service is based in the continental United States and Canada For more information visit XM online at www XMradio com or call 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 See Section 3 of your Owner Manual Multiple Disc CD Player if equipped Audio Steering Wheel Controls With the in dash 6 disc CD player you cannot directly load a CD as in single pl
22. river Information Center See Section 2 of your Owner Manual Theft Deterrent System Your G5 is equipped with the PASS Key III theft deterrent system which prevents vehicle theft if the ignition lock cylinder is forced to rotate without the correct key If someone attempts to start the vehicle without authorization from the PASS Key III system the vehicle s fuel system or starter will be disabled See Section 2 of your Owner Manual OnStar if equipped Your vehicle may feature the OnStar Safe amp Sound Plan or the uplevel OnStar Directions amp Connections Plan with one year of OnStar service from the date you purchased your new vehicle OnStar offers a variety of capabilities such as Remote Door Unlock Automatic Airbag Notification and Hands Free Calling In addition most vehicles can get driving directions using Turn by Turn Navigation Press the OnStar button to ask an OnStar Advisor about the service plan you have or to upgrade your plan For more information refer to your OnStar Owner s Guide call 1 888 4ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or visit onstar com See Section 2 of your Owner Manual Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle is equipped with a Passenger Sensing System located in the front passenger seat for the front airbag There is also a passenger airbag Status indicator located on the instru ment panel center stack Note It is recommended that children not be placed in
23. rm the content theft Automatic Door Locks deterrent 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 wm 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 a G i me oe Vehicle Locator Panic Alarm Press and hold this button for approxi mately one second to locate your vehi cle 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 if equipped For your safety all doors will automatical ly lock when the shift lever is moved out of Park with an automatic transmission or when the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8 km h with a manual transmission This feature cannot be disabled however you can personalize the unlock features by using the D
24. rmation Center DIC if equipped Correcting the Tire Pressure When the low tire pressure warning light illuminates you must fill the tire to the proper inflation pressure just as you must refuel the vehicle when the low fuel warning light illuminates The Tire and Loading Information label shows the correct inflation 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 You can temporarily clear the DIC message by acknowledging it with your DIC controls However at the next vehicle start up the DIC message will reappear if the tire pressure has not been corrected 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 the vehicle This could be an early indicator that your tire pressures are getting low and need to be inflated to the proper pressure Note The Tire Pressure Monitor can alert you about low tire pressure but it doesn t replace normal monthly tire maintenance See Section 5 of your Owner Manual lf the Check Gas Cap message Is dis played on the Driver Information Center when the engine is running 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
25. ry input jack RDM Random Press this button to play CD tracks in random order Press again to turn off random play RPT Repeat Press this button to hear the current CD track again Press again to turn off repeat play EQ Equalization Press this button to select preset equalization settings CAT Category if equipped Press this button to find XM stations within a desired category Setting Preset or Favorite Stations Before setting your preset or favorite Stations shift the vehicle into Park automatic transmission or into Neutral and set the parking brake manual transmission Note Choosing to engage in extended searching for specific audio stations or songs by using buttons and knobs or giving extended attention to enter tainment tasks can lead you to look away from the road frequently or longer than usual Looking away from the road for prolonged periods may cause you to miss seeing things on the road that you need to see Be sure to keep your eyes on the road and mind on the drive and avoid engaging in extended search ing for specific items while driving To preset up to 18 stations 1 Turn on the radio 2 Press BAND to select FM1 FM2 or AM 3 Tune in the desired radio station 4 Press and hold one of the six num bered pushbuttons until a beep sounds to store the station Setting Favorite Stations if equipped Press the FAV Favorite button to go through up to six p
26. tion required e Tow to nearest dealership for warranty service e Flat tire assistance e Jump starts In many instances mechanical failures are covered under Pontiac s comprehen sive warranty However when other ser vices are utilized our advisors will explain any payment obligations you might incur For prompt and efficient assistance when calling please provide the following infor mation to the advisor e Location of the vehicle Telephone number and your location e Vehicle model year and color e Vehicle mileage e Vehicle Identification Number VIN e 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 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 My GMLink The Pontiac Owner Center at My GMLink is a complimentary service for Pontiac Owners 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 mygmlink com Certain restrictions pre
27. tton to record your selection and move to the next feature Vehicle Features that may be personal ized to your preference include e Oil Life Reset Units Selection English Metric e Remote Start Capability e Horn Chirp During Remote Keyless Entry Locking or Unlocking Exterior Light Flash During Remote Keyless Entry Locking or Unlocking Delayed Locking e Automatic Vehicle Unlocking Specific Doors e Automatic Vehicle Unlocking When Key Is Off or When Shift To Park Automatic Transmission Only e Exterior Perimeter Lighting During Remote Keyless Entry Unlock e 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 mes sage 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 lt button only makes the message disappear it does not resolve the problem Note Your vehicle s warnings and mes Sages 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 If your Check Engine light or any other warning message appears you can press the OnStar button and speak to
28. used to manually operate the exterior lamps is located on the lever to the left of the steering column The switch can be rotated to the following positions AUTO Automatic Headlamp System Automatically turns on Daytime Running Lamps in the daytime and headlamps parking lamps and taillamps at night 4 On Off When operating in the AUTO position a momentary turn of the lamp control switch to this position will turn off the Automatic Headlamp System and all the exterior lights The Driver Information Center will display an AUTO LIGHTS OFF message To activate the Automatic Headlamp System turn the switch to this position again An AUTO LIGHTS ON message will be displayed The Automatic Headlamp System is always turned on when the vehicle is started z Parking Lamps Turns on park ing lamps and taillamps only D Headlamps Turns on the head lamps parking lamps and taillamps See Section 3 of your Owner Manual Interior Lamps Overhead Lamps The overhead lamp switch located on the dome lamp can be set to three positions Off On or Door Open In the Door Open position the dome lamp or reading lamps depending on equipment will illuminate when any of the doors are opened When you enter or exit your car through the driver s door the interior lamp s will stay on for a short time after the doors have been closed Instrument Panel Lamps Brightness To adjust the brightness of the instrument p
29. ve the gearshift lever to the Low L position See Section 3 of your Owner Manual 18 Getting to Know Your G5 StabiliTrak Stability Control System if equipped StabiliTrak is an advanced computer controlled vehicle stability system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions It turns on automatically every time you start your vehicle When the system senses a discrepancy between your intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling it selectively applies brake pressure at any one of the wheels to help steer the vehicle See Section 4 of your Owner Manual Parking Your Vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system Automatic Transmission When parking your vehicle the system prevents the ignition key from being removed unless the shift lever is in Park with the shift lever button fully released When shifting into Park press down the brake pedal Then move the shift lever into Park by pressing the button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way forward With the vehicle in Park turn the ignition key to Lock and remove the key Your vehicle is equipped with an electric BTSI Brake Transmission Shift Interlock The shift lever cannot be moved out of Park position without first pressing the brake To shift out of Park press down the brake pedal before shifting Then press the button on the
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