G6 2008 A 4/30/07 11:23 AM Page 1 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM AUDIO SYSTEM FEATURES Climate Control Airflow Modes .15 Remote Keyless Entry . .2 Audio System . .7 Automatic Climate Control . .16 Remote Vehicle Start System . .2 Audio Steering Wheel Controls . .8 Window Defogging . .16 RKE Transmitter Battery Multiple-Disc CD Player . .9 Exterior Lamps . .16 Replacement . .4 XM® Satellite Radio . .9 Sunroof . .17 COMFORT FEATURES INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES Window Indexing . .17 Adjusting the Power Seat . .4 Instrument Panel . .10 60/40 Split Rear Seat . .18 Adjusting Lumbar Support and Instrument Panel Cluster . .11 Convertible Top . .18 Seatback Position . .5 Driver Information Center . .12 MAINTENANCE FEATURES Easy Entry Seat . .5 CONVENIENCE FEATURES Resetting the Oil Life System . .18 Heated Seat Controls . .5 Automatic Door Locks . .14 Securing the Fuel Cap . .19 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster . .6 Automatic Transaxle with Vehicle Symbols Glossary . .19 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel .6 Manual Shift Mode . .14 OWNER INFORMATION Adjustable Accelerator Speed-Sensitive Wipers . .14 Roadside Assistance . .20 and Brake Pedals . .6 Cruise Control . .15 My GMLink . .20 Power Mirrors . .6 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 2008 A 4/30/07 11:23 AM Page 2 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM The trunk may also be opened using the Remote Keyless Entry Trunk Release button located on the driver-side door. (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 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 The features of the Remote Keyless parking lamps will flash for two min- Entry (RKE) transmitter include: utes. Press the button again to cancel (Remote Start): If your vehicle has the panic alarm. this feature, it can be used to start the engine. (See Remote Vehicle Start See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. System.) (Lock): Press this button to lock all Remote Vehicle Start System the doors. The interior lamps will turn (if equipped) off after a short delay once all doors are This feature allows you to start the closed. If enabled through the Driver engine from outside the vehicle by using Information Center (DIC), the parking the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. lamps will flash once and/or the horn (Normal transmitter range is within will chirp to indicate locking has approximately 200 feet of the vehicle.) occurred. The remote start capability must be (Unlock): Press this button to unlock turned on using the Driver Information the driver’s door. If the button is pressed Center in order for the Remote Vehicle again within five seconds, all remaining Start System to function. (See Driver doors will unlock. The interior lamps Information Center.) will illuminate and remain on for 10 You can also set the vehicle’s climate seconds or until the ignition is turned control system to heat or cool the vehi- on. If enabled through the DIC, the park- cle interior before getting in. ing lamps will flash twice and the horn will chirp twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. (Trunk Release): The trunk will unlatch when this button on the trans- mitter is pressed and held for approxi- mately one second. You can open the trunk with the transmitter when the vehicle is stationary. 2 G6 2008 A 4/30/07 11:23 AM Page 3 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM During a remote start, the engine will After a remote start, the key must be run for about 10 minutes before turning inserted in the ignition and turned to Entry System itself off, but can be extended 10 min- the Run ( ) position before driving. Remote Keyless utes by performing another remote start sequence at any time. After two Note: If the Check Engine light is illuminated consecutive remote starts, no additional on the instrument panel cluster, the Remote remote starts are allowed until the Vehicle Start System cannot be used. See vehicle has been started with the your dealer for the proper repairs. Comfort ignition key. Turning Off the Engine after Features The remote start system will not oper- a Remote Start ate if the hood is open or if the key is in If you wish to turn off the engine the ignition. instead of driving after a remote start, perform one of the following functions: • Press and hold the (Remote Start) button until the parking lamps Features turn off. Audio System • 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 to the Run ( ) position and then to Instrument Starting the Vehicle the Off ( ) position. Panel Features To remote start the vehicle: • The engine will automatically stop 1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle. when time expires. 2. Press and release the (Lock) Note: Instructions for Remote Start are pro- button on the transmitter. vided on a tag that can be attached to your vehicle’s key chain. Features 3. Immediately press and hold the Convenience (Remote Start) button for about two seconds. When the vehicle starts, See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. the parking lamps will light and stay on while the engine is running. 4. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute time extension. Features Maintenance Owner Information 3 G6 2008 A 4/30/07 11:23 AM Page 4 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 (RKE) 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 To replace the RKE battery: control up or down. 1. Use a flat, thin object to separate the bottom half from the top half of the transmitter. 2. Remove the battery and replace it with a new one. Make sure the positive side of the battery faces up. 3. Put the two halves back together. Make sure they are tightly secured. Note: When replacing the battery, use one Raise or Lower the Front or Rear of three-volt CR2032 or equivalent battery. Use the Seat Cushion (if equipped) care not to touch any of the transmitter cir- cuitry. Static from your body transferred to The 6-way power seat also features these surfaces may damage the transmitter. seat cushion adjustment. • Press and hold the front or rear of the control up or down. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. 4 G6 2008 A 4/30/07 11:23 AM Page 5 COMFORT FEATURES 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 5 G6 2008 A 4/30/07 11:23 AM Page 6 COMFORT FEATURES 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.