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DRIVER INFORMATION Heated Seats ...... 8 Split-Folding Rear Seatbacks . .16 Instrument Panel ...... 2 Climate Controls ...... 9 Sunroof ...... 17 Instrument Panel Cluster ...... 3 Preventing Window Fogging . . . .9 Parking ...... 17 Driver Information Center ...... 4 Cabin Air Filter ...... 9 PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE SAFETY & SECURITY ENTERTAINMENT Electric ...... 17 Remote Keyless Entry ...... 5 Audio System Features ...... 10 Traction Control ...... 17 Automatic Door Locks ...... 6 XM® Satellite Radio ...... 12 StabiliTrak® – Stability Control Theft-Deterrent System ...... 6 Multiple-Disc CD Player ...... 13 System ...... 18 OnStar® ...... 6 Audio Controls .13 Parking Your Vehicle ...... 18 Passenger Status CONVENIENCE Battery Location ...... 18 Indicator ...... 7 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 14 Tire Pressure Monitor ...... 19 Child Restraints (LATCH) ...... 7 Exterior Lamps ...... 14 Securing the Fuel Cap ...... 19 Emergency Trunk Release ...... 7 Interior Lamps ...... 15 Resetting the Oil Life System . .19 COMFORT Retained Accessory Power . . . .15 OWNER INFORMATION Seat Adjustments ...... 7 Accessory Power Outlets ...... 16 Roadside Assistance ...... 20 Tilt Steering Wheel ...... 8 Cruise Control ...... 16 My GMLink ...... 20 Adjustable Front Cupholders ...... 16 Head Restraints ...... 8 Interior Storage Features ...... 16

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. G5 2008 A 5/31/07 3:45 PM Page 2

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DRIVER INFORMATION Instrument Panel

A. Side Window Outlets I. Audio System P. Cigarette Lighter B. Air Outlets J. Fog Lamp Button (if equipped)/ C. Turn Signal/ (if equipped) Accessory Multifunction Lever K. Trunk Release Power Outlet D. Cruise Control Buttons L. Instrument Panel (if equipped) (if equipped) Brightness Control Q. Shift Lever E. Instrument Panel Cluster M. Driver Information (Manual shown) F. Audio Steering Wheel Center Buttons R. Climate Controls Controls (if equipped) N. Horn S. Heated Seats G. Hazard Warning Flashers O. Traction Control Button (if equipped) Button Button/Electronic T. Glove Box H. Windshield Wiper/ Stability Control Button Washer Controls (if equipped) See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. G5 2008 A 5/31/07 3:45 PM Page 3

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Instrument Panel Cluster

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Your vehicle’s instrument panel is Note: The instrument panel cluster is equipped with this cluster or one very designed to let you know about many similar to it. The instrument panel cluster important aspects of your vehicle’s includes these key features: operation. It is important to read your A. Owner Manual and become familiar B. with the information being relayed to you by the lights, gauges and indicators, C. Warning Lights as well as what action can be taken to D. ensure safety and to prevent damage. E. /Driver Information Center

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Driver Information Center Vehicle Information Press the (Information) button to scroll through the following vehicle information: • Trip A • Trip B • Fuel Range (until empty) • Average Fuel Economy • Average Speed • Engine Oil Life • Engine Coolant Temperature Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center • Outside Temperature/Odometer (DIC) provides vehicle information, Press and hold the (Reset/Set) vehicle feature personalization and button to reset the information while it is vehicle warning messages. To operate displayed. the DIC, the ignition switch must be in Vehicle Feature Personalization the Run position. A variety of your vehicle’s features can The DIC is controlled through two be personalized to your preference. To buttons located on the steering wheel. personalize features: The DIC messages will be shown on your instrument panel cluster display. 1. Press and hold both the button and button for one second to enter the Menu mode. 2. Press the button to scroll through the available personalization features. 3. Press the button to toggle between the available options for each feature. 4. Press the button to record your (Information): Press this button to selection and move to the next feature. scroll through the vehicle information Vehicle Features that may be personal- mode displays. ized to your preference include: (Reset/Set): Press this button to • Oil Life Reset select a mode option or to acknowledge • Units Selection (English/Metric) a warning message. • Remote Start Capability Press both buttons for one second to • Horn Chirp During Remote Keyless enter the Menu mode. Entry Locking or Unlocking • Exterior Light Flash During Remote Keyless Entry Locking or Unlocking • Delayed Locking G5 2008 A 5/31/07 3:45 PM Page 5

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• Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: SAFETY & SECURITY Specific Doors • Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: When Remote Keyless Entry Key Is Off or When Shift To Park (if equipped) (Automatic Transmission Only) • Exterior Perimeter Lighting During Remote Keyless Entry Unlock • Security System: Passive or Remote Keyless Entry Arming • Select Language (English, French, Spanish or German) Warnings and Messages If a problem is sensed in one of your vehicle’s systems, a warning or mes- (Remote Start) (if equipped): If your sage will appear in the DIC display (see vehicle has this feature, it can be used your Owner Manual for a complete list to start the engine. (See Remote Vehicle of possible warnings and messages). Start.) After a warning or message appears, (Lock): Press this button when all press the button to clear the display doors are closed to immediately lock all screen for further use. Remember, the doors. The interior lamps will also pressing the button only makes the turn off. If enabled through the Driver message disappear; it does not resolve Information Center (DIC), the parking the problem. lamps will flash once and/or the horn will chirp to indicate locking has occurred. Note: Your vehicle’s warnings and mes- If the Lock button is pressed while any sages provide critical information that door is open and the Delayed Lock fea- can prevent damage to your vehicle. ture is enabled, the doors will not lock. Review your Owner Manual to become familiar with the information displayed Instead, a chime will sound. Once all and the action required. doors are closed, the doors will lock. To cancel this delay, press the Lock button If your or any other a second time within five seconds or warning message appears, you can press the power door lock switch. press the OnStar button and speak to (Unlock): Press this button to unlock an OnStar Advisor. In many vehicles, the driver’s door. Press it again within OnStar Advisors can access certain five seconds to unlock all remaining diagnostic information and tell you how doors. (This is the default DIC setting for serious the problem is and what you Vehicle Unlocking.) The interior lamps should do about it. will illuminate and remain on for 20 See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. 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. G5 2008 A 5/31/07 3:45 PM Page 6

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Note: To arm or disarm the content theft- Automatic Door Locks deterrent alarm system, use the RKE (if equipped) transmitter. The alarm system will not be armed or disarmed if the doors are locked For your safety, all doors will automatical- or unlocked with a key, the manual door ly lock when the shift lever is moved out lock or the power door lock switch. of Park with an automatic transmission, or when the vehicle speed is greater than 5 (Trunk Release): Press and hold mph (8 km/h) with a . this button for approximately one second This feature cannot be disabled; however, to unlatch the trunk. The trunk can be you can personalize the unlock features unlatched with the transmitter when the by using the Driver Information Center. vehicle is stationary. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. The trunk may also be opened using the Trunk Release button located in the storage bin on the left side of the Theft-Deterrent System instrument panel. 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 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): system, the vehicle’s fuel system or starter will be disabled. Press and hold this button for approxi- mately one second to locate your vehi- See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. cle. The horn will sound three times and the parking lamps will flash three times. OnStar® (if equipped) To sound the panic alarm, press and hold the button for three seconds. The Your vehicle may feature the OnStar horn will sound and the parking lamps Safe & Sound Plan or the uplevel will flash for 30 seconds. Press the OnStar Directions & Connections Plan, button again or turn the ignition key to with one year of OnStar service from the any position to cancel the panic alarm. date you purchased your new vehicle. OnStar offers a variety of capabilities, Note: The vehicle must be turned off such as Remote Door Unlock, Automatic to use the vehicle locator/panic alarm. Airbag Notification, and Hands-Free Calling. In addition, most vehicles can See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. 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. G5 2008 A 5/31/07 3:45 PM Page 7

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For more information, refer to Emergency Trunk Release your OnStar Owner’s Guide, call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), The trunk lid can be or visit onstar.com. opened from inside See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. the trunk by pulling on the emergency trunk release handle Passenger Airbag Status located in the center Indicator of the inside trunk lid. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. Your vehicle is equipped with a Passenger Sensing System located in the front passenger seat for the front COMFORT airbag. There is also a passenger airbag Seat Adjustments status indicator located on the instru- ment panel center stack. A C Note: It is recommended that children B not be placed in 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. Height Adjuster To raise the driver’s seat, lift and release See Sections 1 and 3 of your Owner Manual. 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 Child Restraints (LATCH) is at the desired height. To lower the driver’s seat, push down Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH and release the lever. Repeat until the anchors, and may have top tethers for seat is at the desired height. use with a LATCH-compatible child restraint. If your child restraint is not Forward or Rearward Adjuster compatible with the LATCH system, To move the front seats forward or you may still use it by installing the child rearward, lift and hold the bar under the restraint with the safety belt system. front of each seat (B) and manually slide Choose a child restraint that is the seat. Release the bar to lock the appropriate for the child’s age and size seat in place. Try to move the seat to (weight and height). ensure it is locked in place. See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. G5 2008 A 5/31/07 3:45 PM Page 8

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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. restraint. Slide the head restraint up or down. Lumbar Adjuster (if equipped) See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. 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 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. I (Low): Press the switch to this position to turn the system on low. II (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. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull down the lever located on the left side of the steering column. 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. G5 2008 A 5/31/07 3:45 PM Page 9

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Climate Controls (Defog): This mode directs air to the windshield, side window outlets and floor A outlets. Recirculation will not function in this mode. (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and some air to the side window outlets. Recirculation will not function in this mode. C B (Rear Window Defogger): Press this button to activate the rear window The climate control system includes the defogger. The defogger will shut off following features: automatically after about 15 minutes. (Fan): Turn the fan knob (A) to See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. increase or decrease fan speed. (Off): Turn the fan knob to the Off position to turn the system off. Only the Preventing Window Fogging heated seats and the rear defogger will function when the fan knob is off. To keep the vehicle glass fog-free, turn the airflow control knob to the Defog Temperature: Turn the temperature ( ) mode or the Defrost ( ) mode. knob (B) to raise or lower the tempera- Recirculation will not function in these ture setting. modes, allowing outside air into the (Air Conditioning): Press this vehicle to help reduce moisture. button to turn the air conditioning See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. system on or off. (Recirculation): Press this button to recirculate inside air throughout the Cabin Air Filter vehicle. This mode keeps outside air from entering the vehicle. Your G5 is equipped with a cabin air filter that removes most of the common Airflow Modes allergens and pollutants from outside air, Turn the airflow control knob (C) to one such as dust and pollen, before they of the following modes to change the reach the vehicle cabin. direction of the airflow: The filter is located behind the glove (Vent): This mode directs air to the box. The glove box door must be instrument panel outlets. removed to access the filter from inside (Bi-Level): This mode directs air to the vehicle. See your Owner Manual for the instrument panel outlets and floor scheduled maintenance and replace- outlets. ment instructions. (Floor): This mode directs most of See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. the air to the floor outlets and some air to the side window outlets and windshield. G5 2008 A 5/31/07 3:45 PM Page 10

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ENTERTAINMENT (Seek/Scan): Press the right Audio System Features 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. REV (Reverse): Press and hold this button to reverse playback quickly within While most of the features on your radio a track or MP3 file. will look familiar, following are some that FWD (Forward): Press and hold this button may be new: to advance playback quickly within a (Power/Volume): Press this knob to track or MP3 file. turn the system on or off. Turn the knob CD/AUX: Press this button to play a CD to adjust the volume. instead of the radio. Press again and the (Information): Press this button to tog- system will automatically search for a gle the radio display between station fre- portable audio player connected to the quency and time. If equipped, it will also auxiliary input jack. display additional text information related RDM (Random): Press this button to to the current FM-RDS or XM station, or play CD tracks in random order. Press MP3 song. again to turn off random play. (Tune): Turn this knob to select radio RPT (Repeat): Press this button to hear stations or, when a CD is playing, to the current CD track again. Press again select a track or MP3 file. to turn off repeat play. Press the knob to display the tone EQ (Equalization): Press this button to control (bass/treble) or speaker control select preset equalization settings. (balance/fade) setting. Press the push- button under the desired label on the dis- CAT (Category) (if equipped): Press play. Turn the knob to adjust the setting. this button to find XM stations within a desired category. (Balance/Fade): Press this button, or the Tune knob, to adjust the speaker Setting Preset or Favorite Stations control. Adjust the setting using the Tune Before setting your preset or favorite knob, SEEK, FWD or REV button. stations, shift the vehicle into Park BAND: Press this button to switch to (automatic transmission) or into Neutral FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 and XM2 (if and set the (manual equipped). With a CD loaded or a transmission). portable audio player connected, press this button to switch to radio operation. G5 2008 A 5/31/07 3:45 PM Page 11

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Note: Choosing to engage in extended 3. Select the desired number of favorite searching for specific audio stations or station pages. songs by using buttons and knobs — 4. Press the FAV button. You may now or giving extended attention to enter- begin storing your favorite stations for tainment tasks — can lead you to look the chosen number of pages. away from the frequently or longer than usual. Looking away from the road To store favorite stations: for prolonged periods may cause you to 1. Tune in the desired radio station. miss seeing things on the road that you need to see. Be sure to keep your eyes 2. Press the FAV button to display the on the road and mind on the drive — page where the station is to be and avoid engaging in extended search- stored. ing for specific items while driving. 3. Press and hold one of the six push- buttons until a beep sounds to store To preset up to 18 stations: the station. 1. Turn on the radio. 4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2 on each page. or AM. Setting the Speed Compensated 3. Tune in the desired radio station. Volume 4. Press and hold one of the six num- With Speed Compensated Volume, the bered pushbuttons until a beep radio automatically adjusts the volume sounds to store the station. to compensate for road noise as vehicle Setting Favorite Stations (if equipped) speed changes. Press the FAV (Favorite) button to go To set Speed Compensated Volume: through up to six pages of any combi- 1. Adjust the radio volume to the nation (AM, FM or XM, if equipped) of desired level. favorite radio stations. On each page, up 2. Press the MENU button to display the to six stations are available by using the radio setup menu. six pushbuttons below the radio station frequency labels on the radio display. 3. Press the pushbutton below the auto volume label on the radio display. To set up the number of favorite station pages: 4. Press the pushbutton under the desired setting label (Off, Low, 1. Press the MENU button to display the Medium or High) to select the level radio setup menu. of compensation. 2. Press the pushbutton located below 5. The compensation will be set the FAV 1–6 label on the radio once the display times out after display. 10 seconds. G5 2008 A 5/31/07 3:45 PM Page 12

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Setting the Time portable player over the vehicle To set the time (without date display): speakers. To optimize volume, fully increase the volume on your portable 1. Press the (Clock) button until the player. hour numbers begin flashing on the radio display. Press the button again MP3 Capability (if equipped) to adjust the minute numbers. If your AM/FM stereo with CD has MP3 2. With either the hour or minute playing capability, a CD-R or CD-RW numbers flashing, use the (Tune) containing MP3 audio tracks will play knob to select the time. automatically when inserted into the CD player. An MP3 label will be displayed. 3. Press the Clock button again to set the currently displayed time. Radio Data System (if equipped) To set the time (with date display, When you tune to a Radio Data System if equipped): (RDS) station, the station name and call letters will appear on the display instead 1. Turn on the radio. of the frequency. RDS stations may also 2. Press the (Clock) button. Or, if provide the time of day, a program type equipped, press the MENU button for current programming and the name until the clock option is displayed; of the program being broadcast. and then press the pushbutton RDS features are available for use only located under the clock option label. on FM stations that broadcast RDS The HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY labels information. RDS relies on receiving will appear on the display. specific information from these stations 3. Press the pushbutton under any of and will work only when the information the labels to be changed. is available. 4. Press the pushbutton again or the See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. FWD button to increase the numbers. Press the REV button to decrease the numbers. Rotating the (Tune) XM® Satellite Radio knob also will increase or decrease the numbers of the selected label. XM Satellite Radio offers more than 170 channels of digital-quality sound 5. Press the Clock or MENU button that goes wherever you go — coast to again to set the currently displayed coast. XM displays song title, artist and time and date. entertainment genre. Portable Audio Player After a free, three-month trial period, A portable audio player (iPod®, Palm®, activation fee and service subscription MP3 player or other portable-type are extra. Service is based in the player) can be connected to the auxiliary continental United States and Canada. input jack located on the radio. When For more information, visit XM online connected, the audio system automati- at www.XMradio.com or call cally begins playing audio from the 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. G5 2008 A 5/31/07 3:45 PM Page 13

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Multiple-Disc CD Player Audio Steering Wheel Controls (if equipped) (if equipped)

With the in-dash 6-disc CD player, you The follow- cannot directly load a CD as in single- ing audio play systems. controls To load a single CD: are located on the • Press and release the LOAD steering button. Wait for the display prompt to wheel: load the CD. + – (Volume): Press the plus or minus To load multiple CDs: button to increase or decrease the • Press and hold the LOAD button volume. for two seconds. Follow the display (Seek/Scan): Press the up or down prompts to load each CD. arrow to go to the next or previous pre- To play a specific CD: set radio station or, when a CD is play- ing, to the next or previous track. • Press the pushbutton below the arrow label on the display to select the Press and hold the up or down arrow for desired CD number. one second to advance to the next or previous radio station in the selected To eject a CD: band or, when a CD is playing, to contin- • Press the EJECT button once ue moving to the next or previous track to eject the CD that is currently on the CD. playing. (Mute/Voice Activation): Press this • Press and hold the EJECT button to silence the system. Press it button for two seconds to eject all CDs. again to turn on the sound. If a CD is not removed after several Press and hold the button for two sec- seconds, it will be pulled back into the onds to interact with the OnStar system. player automatically. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. 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.

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CONVENIENCE 5. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote Vehicle Start (Automatic Transmissions only) When you enter the vehicle after a (if equipped) remote start, the key must be inserted in the ignition and turned to the Run This feature position before driving. allows you Note: The Remote Vehicle Start feature to start the will not operate if the key is in the igni- engine from tion, a door or the hood is open, or the outside the Check Engine light is illuminated on the vehicle by instrument panel cluster. using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. (Remote Vehicle Start trans- Canceling a Remote Start mitter range is within 200 feet of the To turn off the engine instead of driving vehicle.) The remote start capability after a remote start: can be turned on or off using the Driver Information Center. (See Driver • Press and hold the button until the Information Center.) parking lamps turn off. The vehicle’s climate control system • Press and release the Hazard also will turn on at the same setting as Warning Flashers button inside the when the vehicle was last turned off to vehicle. Press the button again to heat or cool the vehicle interior. turn off the flashers. After a remote start, the engine will run • Turn the key in the ignition switch on for about 10 minutes before turning and then off. itself off, but can be extended 10 min- See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. utes by performing another remote start sequence at any time. After two consec- utive remote starts, no additional remote Exterior Lamps 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 the transmitter. 3. Immediately press and hold the (Remote Start) button for about four seconds. Automatic Headlamp System 4. When the vehicle starts, the parking Your G5 is equipped with an Automatic lamps will light and stay on while the Headlamp System, which turns on the engine is running. headlamps and other exterior lamps at night or when necessary. The exterior lamps also can be operated manually. G5 2008 A 5/31/07 3:45 PM Page 15

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The Automatic Headlamp System’s light Interior Lamps sensor is located on top of the instru- ment panel. To ensure proper system Overhead Lamps: The overhead lamp operation, avoid placing any objects on switch, located on the dome lamp, can or near the sensor. be set to three positions: Off, On or Exterior Lamp Control Switch Door Open. In the Door Open position, the dome lamp (or reading lamps, The exterior lamp control switch, used depending on equipment) will illuminate to manually operate the exterior lamps, when any of the doors are opened. is located on the lever to the left of the When you enter or exit your through steering column. The switch can be the driver’s door, the interior lamp(s) will rotated to the following positions: stay on for a short time after the doors AUTO (Automatic Headlamp System): have been closed. Automatically turns on Daytime Running Instrument Lamps in the daytime, and headlamps, Panel Lamps parking lamps and taillamps at night. Brightness: (On/Off): When operating in the To adjust the AUTO position, a momentary turn of the brightness of lamp control switch to this position will the instrument turn off the Automatic Headlamp System panel lamps, and all the exterior lights. The Driver turn the dial on Information Center will display an AUTO the left side of the steering wheel. LIGHTS OFF message. Map Lights (if equipped): The map light To activate the Automatic Headlamp switches are located under the rearview System, turn the switch to this position mirror. again. An AUTO LIGHTS ON message will be displayed. The Automatic Note: If any interior lamp is left on and the ignition turned off, the lamps will Headlamp System is always turned turn off after 20 minutes to protect the on when the vehicle is started. battery. (Parking Lamps): Turns on park- ing lamps and taillamps only. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. (Headlamps): Turns on the head- lamps, parking lamps and taillamps. Retained Accessory Power See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. 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. G5 2008 A 5/31/07 3:46 PM Page 16

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Accessory Power Outlets Interior Storage Features Your G5 is There are several handy storage areas equipped with located throughout your vehicle. These two Accessory include the front passenger’s seatback Power Outlets pocket, center console storage bin, (APO) on the instrument panel storage bin, door center console pockets and glove box. that provide See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. power for a number of electronic devices. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Split-Folding Rear Seatbacks Your G5 features 60/40 split-folding rear Cruise Control (if equipped) seatbacks that increase cargo space. To fold the seatback(s): The following cruise control 1. Open the trunk and pull one or both buttons are of the small handles located in the located on center of the trunk. the steering 2. Push the seatback forward from the wheel: trunk area or lower the seatback from (On/Off): inside the vehicle. 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. To close either seatback: + RES (Resume): Press this button to 1. Rotate the seatback up and rearward resume a set speed, or to increase the until you hear a click. speed if the system is set. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to be See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. sure it is locked in place. See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. Cupholders Your 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. G5 2008 A 5/31/07 3:46 PM Page 17

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Sunroof (if equipped) PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE The control switch for the sunroof is Electric Power Steering located on the headliner between the sun visors. It will operate only while the The speed-sensitive electric power ignition is on. steering system offers variable-effort steering assistance based on vehicle Vent Position: Open the sunshade speed, providing more assistance at manually. Press the rear part of the lower speeds and less assistance at switch. higher speeds. Open Position: Press and hold the rear If you turn the steering wheel in either part of the switch until the sunroof opens direction several times until it stops, or to the desired position. If the sunshade hold the steering wheel in the stopped is closed, it will open automatically when position for an extended time, you may the sunroof is opened. notice a reduced amount of power Closed Position: Press and hold the steering assistance. The regular amount front part of the switch until the sunroof of power steering assistance should closes. Close the sunshade manually. return shortly after a few normal steering movements. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

Parking Brake 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 The parking brake lever is located vehicle is required, the system should between the driver’s and front passen- be turned off. ger’s seats. If your vehicle is equipped To deactivate the Traction Control with the folding between the system, move the gearshift lever to the seats, it is necessary to lift the armrest Low (L) position. to set the parking brake. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. G5 2008 A 5/31/07 3:46 PM Page 18

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StabiliTrak® – Stability Control shift lever and move the lever to the System (if equipped) desired gear position. The shift lever will not move from the Park position if the StabiliTrak is an advanced computer- button is pressed before the brake. The controlled vehicle stability system that shift lever also will not shift out of Park assists with directional control of the if the ignition is in the Lock position. vehicle in difficult driving conditions. It Manual Transmission turns on automatically every time you To park your vehicle, press down the start your vehicle. pedal. Then move the shift lever When the system senses a discrepancy into Reverse and apply the parking between your intended path and the brake. Turn the ignition key to Lock and direction the vehicle is actually traveling, remove the key. it selectively applies brake pressure at To start your vehicle, hold down the any one of the wheels to help steer the clutch pedal and shift into Neutral. Your vehicle. vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is See Section 4 of your Owner Manual. not all the way down. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. Parking Your Vehicle Battery Location 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, The battery is located in the spare tire turn the ignition key to Lock and remove well, under the load floor in the trunk. the key. Should it be necessary to jump-start your vehicle, use the remote positive terminal Your vehicle is equipped with an electric in the engine compartment. The nega- BTSI (Brake Transmission Shift tive cable can be connected to the Interlock). The shift lever cannot be ground terminal located behind the moved out of Park position without first engine coolant surge tank or to a heavy, pressing the brake. To shift out of Park, unpainted metal part of the vehicle. press down the brake pedal before shifting. Then press the button on the See Section 5 of your Owner Manual. G5 2008 A 5/31/07 3:46 PM Page 19

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Tire Pressure Monitor Securing the Fuel Cap The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you If the Check Gas Cap message is dis- when a significant reduction in pressure played on the Driver Information Center occurs in one or more of your vehicle’s when the engine is running, check that tires by illuminating the (Low Tire your fuel cap is securely fastened. If the Pressure) warning light on the instrument cap is not secure, turn it clockwise until panel cluster. The low tire pressure a clicking sound is heard, indicating that warning light will remain on until you it is properly installed. correct the tire pressure. The Check Gas Cap message will turn A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message off after a few driving trips with the cap may also appear on the Driver properly installed. Information Center (DIC) (if equipped). See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Correcting the Tire Pressure When the low tire pressure warning light illuminates, you must fill the tire to the Resetting the Oil Life System proper inflation pressure (just as you The Oil Life System calculates engine oil must refuel the vehicle when the low fuel life based on vehicle use and displays warning light illuminates). The Tire and CHANGE OIL SOON in the Driver Loading Information label shows the Information Center (DIC) when it’s correct inflation pressure for the tires necessary to change your engine oil when they’re cold. “Cold” means your and filter. The Oil Life System should vehicle has been sitting for at least three be reset to 100% only following an oil hours or driven no more than one mile. change. You can temporarily clear the DIC To reset the Oil Life System: message by acknowledging it with your DIC controls. However, at the next 1. Press the (Information) button vehicle start-up, the DIC message will until the DIC displays OIL LIFE reappear if the tire pressure has not RESET. been corrected. 2. Press and hold the (Reset/Set) During cooler conditions, the low tire button for at least one second. pressure warning light may appear when 3. An ACKNOWLEDGED message will the vehicle is first started and then turn display when the system resets. off as you start to drive the vehicle. This See Section 5 of your Owner Manual. 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.

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20 Getting to Know Your G5

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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 2007 by GM Corp. All rights reserved.

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