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Getting to Know Your 2007 G6
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMTABLE OF CONTENTSCONVENIENCE FEATURES Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ...... 2 Automatic Door Locks ...... 14 Remote Vehicle Start System ...... 2 Automatic Transaxle with RKE Transmitter Battery Manual Shift Mode ...... 14 Replacement ...... 4 Speed-Sensitive Wipers ...... 14 COMFORT FEATURES Cruise Control ...... 15 Adjusting the Power Seat ...... 4 Climate Control Airflow Modes ...... 15 Adjusting Lumbar Support and Automatic Climate Control ...... 15 Seatback Position ...... 5 Window Defogging ...... 16 Easy Entry Seat ...... 5 Exterior Lamps ...... 16 Heated Seat Controls ...... 5 60/40 Split Rear Seat ...... 17 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...... 6 Sunroof ...... 17 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel ...... 6 Adjustable Accelerator Panoramic Roof ...... 17 and Brake Pedals ...... 6 Window Indexing ...... 18 Power Mirrors ...... 6 Trunk Floor Cover ...... 18 AUDIO SYSTEM FEATURES Removing the Key on Vehicles Audio System ...... 7 with a Manual Transaxle ...... 18 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...... 8 Convertible Top ...... 18 Multiple-Disc CD Player ...... 9 MAINTENANCE FEATURES XM Radio ...... 9 Resetting the Oil Life System ...... 19 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES Securing the Fuel Cap ...... 19 Instrument Panel ...... 10 Vehicle Symbols Glossary ...... 19 Instrument Panel Cluster ...... 11 OWNER INFORMATION Driver Information Center (DIC) ...... 12 Roadside Assistance ...... 20 My GMLink ...... 20 Congratulations on your purchase of a Pontiac G6. Please read this information about your vehicle’s features and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference. G6 2007A 15864102.qxd 3/22/06 8:49 AM Page 2
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(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) A new Vehicle Locator feature has been added to your car’s Remote Keyless Entry. Press and hold this button for approxi- mately one second to locate your vehi- cle. The horn will sound three times and the headlamps and parking lamps will flash three times. To sound the panic alarm, press and hold the button for three seconds. The horn will sound and the headlamps and (Remote Start): If your vehicle has parking lamps will flash for two min- this feature, it can be used to start the utes. Press the button again to cancel engine. (See Remote Vehicle Start the panic alarm. System.) (Lock): Press this button to lock all See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. the doors. The interior lamps will turn off after a short delay once all doors are closed. If enabled through the Driver Remote Vehicle Start System Information Center (DIC), the parking (if equipped) lamps will flash once and/or the horn This feature allows you to start the will chirp to indicate locking has engine from outside the vehicle by using occurred. the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. (Normal transmitter range is within (Unlock): Press this button to unlock approximately 200 feet of the vehicle.) the driver’s door. If the button is pressed The remote start capability must be again within five seconds, all remaining turned on using the Driver Information doors will unlock. The interior lamps Center in order for the Remote Vehicle will illuminate and remain on for 10 Start System to function. (See Driver seconds or until the ignition is turned Information Center.) on. If enabled through the DIC, the park- ing lamps will flash twice and the horn You can also set the vehicle’s climate will chirp twice to indicate unlocking control system to heat or cool the vehi- has occurred. cle interior before getting in. The engine will run for about 10 minutes before (Trunk Release): The trunk will turning itself off, but can be extended unlatch when this button on the trans- 10 minutes by performing another mitter is pressed and held for approxi- remote start sequence at any time. mately one second. You can open the trunk with the transmitter when the After two consecutive remote starts, no vehicle is stationary. additional remote starts are allowed until the vehicle has been started with The trunk may also be opened using the the ignition key. Trunk Release button located on the driver-side door.
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The remote start system will not oper- Turning Off the Engine after ate if the hood is open or if the key is in a Remote Start Entry System the ignition. If you wish to turn off the engine Remote Keyless instead of driving after a remote start, perform one of the following functions: • Press and hold the Remote Start button until the parking lamps
turn off. Comfort Features • 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 Starting the Vehicle to the Run ( ) position and then 1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle. off ( ). Features Audio System 2. Press and release the Lock button • The engine will automatically stop on the transmitter. when time expires. 3. Immediately press and hold the Note: Instructions for Remote Start are pro- Remote Start button for about vided on a tag that can be attached to your two seconds. vehicle’s key chain.
4. When the vehicle starts, the parking Instrument lamps will light and stay on while See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. Panel Features the engine is running. 5. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute time extension. After a remote start, the key must be
inserted in the ignition and turned to Features the Run ( ) position before driving. Convenience
Note: If the Check Engine light is illuminated on the instrument panel cluster, the Remote Vehicle Start System cannot be used. See your dealer for the proper repairs. Features Maintenance Owner Information
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM COMFORT FEATURES
RKE Transmitter Battery Adjusting the Power Seat Replacement The power seat can be adjusted up or Under normal use, the battery in your down using the power height adjuster Remote Keyless Entry transmitter located on the outboard side of the should last about two years. You can driver’s seat. The seat can be manually tell the battery is weak if the transmit- adjusted forward or rearward. ter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to Move the Seat Forward or your vehicle before the transmitter Rearward works, it’s probably time to change the • Lift and hold the bar under the front battery. Your Driver Information Center of the seat to manually slide the will also advise you when the battery is seat. becoming weak. Raise or Lower the Entire Seat Replace the Battery • Press and hold the height adjuster 1. Use a flat, thin object to separate control up or down. the bottom half from the top half of the transmitter. 2. Remove the battery and replace it with a new one. Make sure the positive side of the battery faces up. 3. Put the two halves back together. Make sure they are tightly secured. Note: When replacing the battery, use one three-volt CR2032 or equivalent battery. Use Raise or Lower the Front or Rear of care not to touch any of the transmitter cir- the Seat Cushion (if equipped) cuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. The 6-way power seat also features seat cushion adjustment. • Press and hold the front or rear of See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. the control up or down.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
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To use the easy entry seat, pull back on Adjusting Lumbar Support the top of the recliner lever and slide Entry System
and Seatback Position the seat forward. After the passenger Remote Keyless Adjust the lumbar support using the enters the rear seat area, move the manual lumbar handle (A) located on seat rearward until it locks in place and the outboard side of the driver’s seat- adjust the seat to a comfortable posi- back. Ratchet the handle down to tion. Make sure both the seat and seat- increase support and up to decrease back are locked. Comfort support. You may need to ratchet the Features handle several times for the desired See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. amount of support. Heated Seat Controls (if equipped) The heated front seat controls are locat- ed on the outboard corner of the driver and front passenger seats. The seats Features
have a high and low heat setting. Audio System
A B
Adjust the seatback position by pulling up the recliner handle (B) and adjusting
the seatback forward or rearward. Instrument Release the handle to secure the seat- Panel Features back in place. High Setting See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. • Press the top of the switch ( ) once to turn on the heated seat. It will heat to the high setting (indicator
Easy Entry Seat (if equipped) light number 2). Features Convenience Coupe and convertible models feature Low Setting an easy entry front passenger seat that makes it easier to get in and out of the • Press the top of the switch ( ) twice rear seat. to turn on the seat to the low setting (indicator light number 1). Off
• Press the bottom of the switch ( ) Features to turn the heated seat off. Maintenance
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. Owner Information
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Adjustable Accelerator and (sedan only) Brake Pedals (if equipped) The shoulder belt can be adjusted to the height that is right for you. Push the Release button up or down to move the height adjuster. Once in a comfortable position, try to move the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel The accelerator and brake pedals can be adjusted to a comfortable and safe operating position using the controls located on the left side of the instru- ment panel. The vehicle must be in Park in order to adjust the pedals. Press the left arrow3to move the pedals away from you and the right arrow4to move the pedals toward you.
Adjusting the Steering Wheel See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. 1. Push down the lever located on the left side of the steering column. Power Mirrors 2. Move the wheel up to a centered position or higher to telescope it in The power outside or out. rearview mirrors can be adjusted using 3. Tilt the wheel up or down to a com- the controls located fortable position. on the driver’s door. 4. Pull the lever all the way up to lock Use the bottom the wheel in place. switch to select the driver-side or pas- See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. senger-side mirror; and then use the control pad to adjust the selected mirror up, down or side to side. The mirror will move only when the control pad is in the 12, 3, 6 or 9 o’clock position. Move the selector switch to the center posi- tion when not adjusting either mirror.
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AUDIO SYSTEM FEATURES
(Seek/Scan): Press the up or Audio System down arrow to go to the next or previ- Entry System
ous radio station or, when a CD is play- Remote Keyless ing, to the next or previous track. To enter the scan mode, press and hold the up or down arrow for two seconds (a beep will sound). Radio stations will be scanned while in the radio mode and Comfort CD tracks while in the CD mode. Press Features and hold the up or down arrow for four seconds to scan radio station presets. Right Controls While most of the features on your radio will look familiar, following are DISP (Display): Press the center of some that may be new: this knob to toggle the radio display
between station frequency and time. Features
Display It will also display song title and artist Audio System On radios with two-line displays, the information, if available in the top line will show radio frequency or broadcast. time, and outside temperature. On ADJ (Adjust): Turn the outside ring of radios with a single-line display, the this knob to tune radio stations and to Driver Information Center will overwrite adjust selected audio functions. the radio information while in use.
TONE: Press this button to display the Instrument Left Controls bass, midrange and treble levels. Turn Panel Features (Power): Press the center of this the ADJ knob to adjust each level. knob to turn the power on or off. BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): Press this (Volume): Turn the outside ring of button to display the balance between this knob to adjust the volume. the right and left speakers and the fade between the front and rear speakers. BAND (if equipped): Press this button Features Turn the ADJ knob to adjust the sound Convenience to switch to FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 from the speakers. and XM2 (if equipped). AUTO TONE (Automatic SRCE (Source) (if equipped): Press this Equalization): Press this button to button to change to the CD mode or an select customized equalization settings. auxiliary mode (if installed). Press the BAND button to return to the radio mode. AUTO Features
(Automatic Volume) (if equipped): Maintenance This feature automatically adjusts audio volume based on vehicle speed to com- pensate for outside road noise. Press this button to set the volume compensa- tion level at Low, Medium or High. Owner Information
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Setting the Time To set the clock: Audio Steering Wheel Controls (if equipped) 1. Press and hold the Clock button A number of audio controls can be momentarily to enter the Set Clock adjusted at the steering wheel. They mode. include: 2. Use the ADJ knob to select the hour. (Seek/Scan): Press the up or 3. Press the Clock button. down arrow to go to the next or previ- 4. Use the ADJ knob to select the ous radio station or, when a CD is play- minutes. ing, to the next or previous track. 5. Press the Clock button again to com- Press and hold the up or down arrow plete the process. for two seconds (a beep will sound) to enter the scan mode. Radio stations will Setting Preset Stations be scanned while in the radio mode and Up to 30 preset stations (FM1, FM2, CD tracks while in the CD mode. Press AM, or XM1 and XM2 [if equipped]) and hold the up or down arrow for four can be programmed on the six num- seconds to scan radio station presets. bered pushbuttons. To preset a station: 1–6 (Preset Pushbuttons): Press this 1. Turn on the radio. button to play stations that are pro- 2. Press the BAND button to select grammed on the radio preset pushbut- FM1, FM2, AM, XM1 or XM2. tons. When a CD is playing in the multi- ple-disc CD 3. Tune in the desired station. player, press 4. Press the AUTO TONE button to this button to select the equalization. go to the next 5. Press and hold one of the six num- available CD. bered pushbuttons until you hear a + – beep. The station is now preset. (Volume): Press the plus See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. or minus button to increase or decrease the volume.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Multiple-Disc CD Player XM Radio (if equipped) Entry System
(if equipped) On equipped radios, two additional lis- Remote Keyless With the in-dash 6-Disc CD Player, note tening bands are available: XM1 and that you cannot directly load a CD as in XM2. To access these bands, press the single-play systems. BAND button until XM1 or XM2 appears on the display. XM Satellite Radio provides more than Comfort 150 channels of digital-quality sound Features that goes wherever you go — coast to coast. Activation fee and service sub- scription are extra. (Available only in the U.S. 48 contiguous states and Canada.) For more information, visit XM at Features
www.XMradio.com or call Audio System To Load a Single CD: 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). • Press and release the LOAD button. Wait for the display prompt to load See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. the CD. To Load Multiple CDs:
• Press and hold the LOAD button for Instrument
two seconds. Follow the display Panel Features prompts to load each CD. To Play a Specific CD: • Press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the loaded CD
number on the display. Features Convenience Note: CDs with any affixed labels may jam in the CD player. Label a CD using a perma- nent 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 damaged. When using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition with- out labels; load one CD at a time; and keep Features the CD player and the loading slot free of Maintenance foreign materials, liquids and debris. MP3- formatted CDs will not play in this CD player.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Owner Information
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
Instrument Panel A B C D E F G B A
H I J K L M N O P Q R S A. Side Air Outlets K. Hood Release B. Side Window Outlets L. Cruise Control (if equipped) C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever M. Horn D. Instrument Panel Cluster N. Audio Steering Wheel Controls E. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever (if equipped) F. Center Air Outlets O. Ignition Switch G. Hazard Warning Flashers Button P. Shift Lever H. Adjustable Pedal Button Q. Climate Control System (if equipped) R. Audio System I. Instrument Panel Brightness Control S. Glove Box J. Fog Lamps Switch See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Instrument Panel Cluster Entry System
A B C D E Remote Keyless Comfort Features Features Audio System
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. important aspects of your vehicle’s opera- Instrument tion. It is important to read your Owner Panel Features The instrument panel cluster includes Manual and become familiar with the these key features: information being relayed to you by the A. Tachometer lights, gauges and indicators, as well as what action can be taken to ensure safety B. Speedometer and to prevent damage.
C. Odometer Features D. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Convenience See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. E. Fuel Gauge Features Maintenance Owner Information
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Vehicle Information Driver Information Center (DIC) Press the INFO button to scroll through Your vehicle’s audio system not only the following vehicle information: performs the standard audio functions but also has an integrated Driver • Trip A Information Center that provides vehicle • Trip B information, vehicle feature personaliza- • Fuel Range (until empty) tion and vehicle warning messages. To operate the DIC, the ignition switch • Average Fuel Economy must be in the Run ( ) position. • Average Speed The DIC is controlled through three • Engine Oil Life buttons located to the left of the audio Press and hold the ENTER button to reset system. The DIC messages will be the information while it is displayed. shown on your audio system display. Vehicle Feature Personalization A variety of your vehicle’s features can be personalized to your preference. To personalize features other than Display Units, the vehicle must be at a com- plete stop: 1. Press MENU to scroll through the available personalization features. 2. Press and hold ENTER for one second to toggle between the available options for each feature. INFO: Use this button to scroll through the vehicle information mode displays. 3. Press MENU to record your selection and move to the next feature. MENU: Use this button to scroll through the personalization menu mode. ENTER: Use this button to select a menu option or to acknowledge a warn- ing message.
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Personalization features include the • Exterior Lights (Exterior perimeter following (note that the first option lighting during RKE unlock) Entry System
listed under each feature is the –On Remote Keyless factory setting): – Off • Oil Life • Security (Method used to arm • Display Units of DIC, speedometer the content theft-deterrent alarm and odometer system) – English – RKE arming — arms the system Comfort – Metric 60 seconds after RKE locking Features – Passive — automatically arms • Remote Start Capability the system after 60 seconds –On – Off • Display Language (DIC information can be displayed in several • Lock Horn (Horn chirp during languages) RKE locking) – English –On – French Features – Off – Spanish Audio System • Unlock Horn (Horn chirp during – German RKE unlocking after the last door is Note: Not all of these personalization closed) features may be available on your vehicle. – Off –On Warnings and Messages • Light Flash (Exterior light flash Instrument This function provides a variety of mes- Panel Features during RKE locking and unlocking) sages (depending on optional equip- –On ment), such as door ajar and low fuel. – Off To acknowledge a message and clear it • Delay Lock (Delays locking the from the display, press any of the three vehicle for five seconds after the last DIC buttons: INFO, MENU or ENTER. If door is closed) the condition is still present after the Features –On vehicle has been turned off and back Convenience – Off on, the warning message will be dis- • Auto Unlock (Automatically unlocks played once again. the vehicle doors) – All Doors See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. – Driver’s Door – None Features Maintenance • Unlock (Determines when Auto Unlock will occur) – Shift to Park (automatic transaxle) – Key Off (manual transaxle) Owner Information
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powertrain protection that will limit Automatic Door Locks engine speed to prevent any damage For your safety, your vehicle is pro- from over-revving the engine. grammed at the factory to lock all Downshift doors automatically when all doors are closed, the ignition is on and the shift Select the next lower gear while driving lever is moved out of Park (automatic by tapping the gearshift lever rearward transaxle) or above a set speed (–). If current vehicle speed is too high (manual transaxle). for the requested lower gear, the down- shift will not occur. This feature cannot be disabled; you can personalize the unlock features by The transaxle will automatically shift using the Driver Information Center. down into first gear, if the driver does not, when coming to a stop. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Automatic Transaxle with Manual Shift Mode (if equipped) You can enjoy the sporty driving charac- teristics provided by a manual transaxle with the Manual Shift Mode. This fea- ture allows you to electronically shift gears as you would with a manual transaxle, but without using a clutch. While operating in the Manual Shift To enter the Manual Shift Mode, move Mode, the current gear selection is dis- the gearshift lever to the Manual Shift played in the instrument panel cluster. (M) position. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Speed-Sensitive Wipers
Upshift Select the next higher gear while driv- The speed-sensitive wipers have four ing by tapping the gearshift lever for- settings. The wipers lever is located to ward (+). As vehicle speed increases, the right of the steering column. the transaxle will not automatically upshift. The system features built-in
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(Intermittent): Move the lever up to this position to have the wipers Climate Control Airflow Modes Entry System
adjust with your vehicle speed. Rotate Remote Keyless the speed-sensitive wiper control on the lever to increase or decrease the wiper delay. (Low): Move the lever up to this position to turn the wipers on Low. Comfort Features (High): Move the lever up to this position to turn the wipers on High. Turn the right mode knob to change the (Mist): Move the lever down to direction of the airflow inside the vehi- this position to turn the wipers on for cle. The knob can be turned to any of one wipe. the five settings as well as between settings for a wide range of airflow adjustments. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Features
(Vent): This mode directs air to the Audio System Cruise Control (if equipped) instrument panel outlets. The cruise control buttons are located (Bi-Level): This mode directs air to on the steering wheel. the instrument panel outlets and floor (On/Off): Press this button to turn outlets. the cruise control system on or off. (Floor): This mode directs most of
the air to the floor outlets and some Instrument RES+ (Resume): Press this button to Panel Features resume a set speed, or to increase the air to the side window outlets and set speed, if the system is engaged. windshield. SET– (Set): Press this button to set (Defog): This mode directs air to a speed, or to decrease the set speed, the windshield, side window outlets if the system is and floor outlets. engaged. When (Defrost): This mode directs most Features the cruise control of the air to the windshield and some Convenience is engaged, the air to the side window outlets. cruise control symbol will illu- See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. minate in the instrument Automatic Climate Control cluster. Features
(if equipped) Maintenance (Cancel): Turn the left and right knobs to AUTO to Press this button to cancel a set speed automatically control the inside temper- and disengage the system. ature, air delivery mode and fan speed. Use the up and down temperature con- See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. trol buttons to adjust the temperature
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lamps will come on immediately. After Window Defogging driving into daylight, the system will switch to the DRLs after about a one- (Defog): Use this mode to clear the minute delay. windows of moisture and to warm passengers. This mode splits the air Also, when driving into dark tunnels or delivery between the windshield and garages, the system delays turning on the floor outlets. the headlamps to avoid unnecessarily switching on and off for a short time. (Defrost): Use this mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield ALC Light Sensor more quickly. This mode directs most of The ALC system’s light sensor is located the air to the windshield. on top of the instrument panel. To When you select the defog or defrost ensure proper system operation, it is mode, the system automatically turns important to avoid placing any objects off recirculation and runs the air-condi- on or near the sensor or covering up the tioning compressor. The recirculation sensor, such as with an instrument mode cannot be selected because panel cover. outside air is needed to remove interior Exterior Lamp Control Switch moisture from the vehicle. The exterior lamp control switch is For faster window defogging on very located on the lever to the left of the humid, cool days, follow these tips: steering column. The switch can be 1. Turn the climate control mode knob to rotated to each of the following four (Defrost). positions: 2. Turn the temperature knob all the (Headlamps): Turns on the head- way into the red (Hot) area. lamps, parking lamps and taillamps. 3. Turn the fan knob to top speed (4). (Parking Lamps): Turns on parking lamps and taillamps only. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. AUTO: Automatic Lamp Control (ALC): Automatically turns on Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) in the daytime, Exterior Lamps and headlamps, parking lamps and tail- lamps at dusk. (Off): When operating in the AUTO position, a momentary turn of the lamp control switch to the Off position will turn off the ALC and all of the exterior lights. The DIC will display an Automatic Lights Off message. To activate ALC, turn the switch again. ALC is always turned on when the vehicle is started. Automatic Lamp Control (ALC) When you start the vehicle at night or See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. in a dark garage, the automatic head-
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Vent Position: 60/40 Split Rear Seat 1. Open the sunshade by hand. Entry System
The split-folding rear seatback permits Remote Keyless loading of longer items from the rear 2. Press the rear part of the switch and cargo area. release it. Fold Down the Rear Seatback: Fully Open Position: 1. Open the trunk and locate the gray 1. Open the sunshade by hand.
handles on the upper side of the 2. Press the rear part of the switch Comfort trunk opening. twice and release it. The roof will Features 2. Position your hand over the top of express-open all the way. one or both of the handles and pull Closed Position: toward you. The left handle opens Press the front part of the switch and the larger seatback; the right handle hold it until the roof closes. opens the smaller side.
3. Push the seatback open through the See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. Features trunk or pull it open from inside the Audio System vehicle. Panoramic Roof (if equipped) The control switch (A) for the panoramic roof is located on the headliner between the sun visors. It will operate only while the ignition is on. Instrument Panel Features
A Return Seatback to Upright B Position: Features
1. Push the seatback up until you hear Convenience a click. 2. Pull on the seatback to make sure it Press and hold the sunshade button (B) is secure. to open or close the sunshade. See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. Vent Position:
• Turn the switch to 1 to vent the first Features
glass panel. Maintenance Sunroof (if equipped) Open Positions: The control switch for the sunroof is located on the headliner between the • Turn the switch to 2 to open the first sun visors. It will operate only while the two glass panels. ignition is on. • Turn the switch to 3 to open the first
three glass panels. Owner Information
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• Turn the switch to 4 to fully open all glass panels. Trunk Floor Cover To help reduce wind noise, press the The trunk cover features a pull handle sunshade button once to move the sun- in the floor that can be hung onto the shade forward one position. upper edge of the weatherstrip sur- rounding the trunk opening. This holds Closed Position: the trunk cover up to provide easy • Turn the switch to to fully close access to the spare tire. all glass panels. When fully open, the sunshade will start to close before the glass panels close.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Removing the Key on Vehicles Note: Care should be taken when using a with a Manual Transaxle self-service high-pressure car wash on the (if equipped) panoramic roof to avoid forcing water around the glass panel seals. Avoid operat- When parking your vehicle, shift the ing the panoramic roof and power seat or manual transaxle into Reverse and set power windows at the same time. the parking brake. The manual transaxle must be shifted into Reverse in order to remove the key See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. from the ignition switch. Reverse is the best position for parking a manual Window Indexing transaxle-equipped vehicle. (coupe/convertible only) To provide a tight seal around the doors, See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. the window will automatically lower slightly when the door is opened and Convertible Top (if equipped) then automatically rise fully when the door is closed. See the Convertible Top Operation Guide and Follow the Owner Manual procedure for Section 2 of your Owner Manual. initializing the indexing feature if bat- tery power is disconnected.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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MAINTENANCE FEATURES
Resetting the Oil Life System Vehicle Symbols Glossary Entry System
The Oil Life System calculates engine Following are examples of symbols you Remote Keyless oil life based on vehicle use and dis- may find on your vehicle. It is important plays Change Oil Soon in the Driver to become familiar with them, as they Information Center (DIC) when it’s nec- alert you to various vehicle operating essary to change your engine oil and fil- conditions. ter. The Oil Life System should be reset Comfort to 100% only following an oil change. Air Bag Readiness Light Features To Reset the Oil Life System: Air Conditioning (A/C) 1. Press MENU once. The DIC will display Oil Life Reset. Antilock Brake System Warning 2. Press and hold ENTER for at least Light one second. Brake System Warning Light 3. An Acknowledged message will Features display for three seconds when the Cruise Control Set Audio System system has been reset. Headlamps See Section 5 of your Owner Manual. Instrument Panel Brightness Control Securing the Fuel Cap Malfunction Indicator Lamp Instrument If the Check Gas Cap message is dis- Panel Features played on the Driver Information Center (Check Engine Light) when the ignition is turned to Run or Off Start, check that your fuel cap is securely fastened. If the cap is not Off/On secure, turn it clockwise until a clicking
sound is heard, indicating that it is On Features properly installed. Convenience The Check Gas Cap message will turn Parking Lamps off after a few driving trips with the cap properly installed. Rear Window Defogger
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Safety Belt Reminder Light Features
Security Light Maintenance Traction Control Off Light Owner Information
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OWNER INFORMATION
For prompt and efficient assistance when Roadside Assistance calling, please provide the following 1-800-ROADSIDE information to the advisor: (1-800-762-3743) • Location of the vehicle TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 • Telephone number and your location As the proud owner of a new Pontiac • Vehicle model, year and color vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in • Vehicle mileage the Pontiac Roadside Assistance program. • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This value-added service is intended to • Vehicle license plate number provide you with peace of mind as you Pontiac reserves the right to limit services drive in the city or travel the open road. or reimbursement to an owner or driver Pontiac’s Roadside Assistance toll-free when, in Pontiac’s judgment, the claims number is staffed by a team of technical- become excessive in frequency or type of ly trained advisors, who are available 24 occurrence. hours a day, 365 days a year. The advi- Roadside Assistance and OnStar sors can provide minor repair information (if equipped) or make arrangements to tow your vehi- cle to the nearest Pontiac dealer. If your vehicle is OnStar-equipped, when you press the blue OnStar button, the We will provide the following services for vehicle will send your current GPS loca- 3 years/36,000 miles (60,000 km), at no tion to an OnStar Advisor who will speak expense to you: to you, assess your problem, contact • Fuel delivery Roadside Assistance and relay your exact • Lockout service location so you will get the help you need. (identification required) • Tow to nearest dealership for warranty service My GMLink • Flat tire assistance The Pontiac Owner Center at My GMLink, a complimentary service for Pontiac • Jump starts owners, is a one-stop resource to In many instances, mechanical failures enhance your Pontiac ownership experi- are covered under Pontiac’s comprehen- ence. Exclusive member benefits include sive warranty. However, when other online service reminders, vehicle mainte- services are utilized, our advisors will nance tips, online owner manual, special explain any payment obligations you privileges and more. Sign up today at might incur. www.mygmlink.com.
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 2006 by GM Corp.
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