G5 2007 A 4/19/06 10:36 AM Page 1 DRIVER INFORMATION Multiple-Disc CD Player . .13 Instrument Panel . .2 Audio Steering Wheel Controls . .14 Instrument Panel Cluster . .3 CONVENIENCE Vehicle Symbols . .4 Remote Vehicle Start . .14 Driver Information Center . .4 Exterior Lamps . .15 SAFETY & SECURITY Interior Lamps . .16 Remote Keyless Entry . .6 Cruise Control . .16 Automatic Door Locks . .7 Accessory Power Outlets . .16 Theft-Deterrent System . .7 Retained Accessory Power . .16 OnStar® . .7 Cupholders . .17 Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator . .7 Interior Storage Features . .17 Child Restraints (LATCH) . .7 Split-Folding Rear Seatbacks . .17 Emergency Trunk Release . .8 Sunroof . .17 COMFORT Parking Brake . .17 Seat Adjustments . .8 PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE Tilt Steering Wheel . .8 Electric Power Steering . .18 Adjustable Front Head Restraints . .9 Traction Control . .18 Heated Seats . .9 Parking Your Vehicle . .18 Climate Controls . .9 Battery Location . .19 Preventing Window Fogging . .10 Tire Pressure . .19 Cabin Air Filter . .10 Securing the Fuel Cap . .19 ENTERTAINMENT Resetting the Oil Life System . .19 Audio System Features . .10 OWNER INFORMATION XM Satellite Radio . .13 Roadside Assistance . .20 My GMLink . .20 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 2007A4/19/0610:36AMPage2 DRIVER INFORMATION 2 Instrument Panel Your Getting toKnow G5 A. Side Window Outlets H. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls N. Horn B. Air Outlets I. Audio System O. Cigarette Lighter/Accessory C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever J. Fog Lamp Button Power Outlet D. Cruise Control Buttons K. Trunk Release P. Shift Lever (Manual shown) E. Instrument Panel Cluster L. Instrument Panel Brightness Q. Climate Controls F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls Control R. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator G. Hazard Warning Flashers Button M. Driver Information Center Buttons and Heated Seat Buttons See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. S. Glove Box G5 2007A4/19/0610:36AMPage3 Instrument Panel Cluster A B C D E 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 The instrument panel cluster includes operation. It is important to read your these key features: Owner Manual and become familiar with the information being relayed to A. Speedometer you by the lights, gauges and indicators, B. Fuel Gauge as well as what action can be taken to ensure safety and to prevent damage. C. Warning Lights D. Tachometer E. Odometer/Driver Information Center 3 See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. G5 2007 A 4/19/06 10:36 AM Page 4 4 Getting to Know Your G5 Vehicle Symbols Driver Information Center (DIC) Following are examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle. It is important to become familiar with them, as they alert you to various vehicle operating conditions. Air Bag Readiness Light Air Conditioning (A/C) Antilock Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center DIC Information Button (DIC) provides vehicle information, DIC Reset/Set Button vehicle feature personalization and vehicle warning messages. To operate Headlamps the DIC, the ignition switch must be in the Run position. Instrument Panel Brightness The DIC is controlled through two Control buttons located on the steering wheel. Malfunction Indicator Lamp The DIC messages will be shown on (Check Engine Light) your instrument panel cluster display. Off Off/On On Parking Lamps Rear Window Defogger Safety Belt Reminder Light (Information): Press this button to scroll through the vehicle information Security Light mode displays. Traction Control Warning Light (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 (Information) button to G5 2007 A 4/19/06 10:36 AM Page 5 5 scroll through the following vehicle • Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: When information: Key Is Off or When Shift To Park • Trip A (Automatic Transmission Only) • Trip B • Exterior Perimeter Lighting During • Fuel Range (until empty) Remote Keyless Entry Unlock • Average Fuel Economy • Security System: Passive or Remote • Average Speed Keyless Entry Arming • Engine Oil Life • Select Language (English, French, Spanish or German) • Engine Coolant Temperature • Outside Temperature/Odometer Warnings and Messages Press and hold the (Reset/Set) If a problem is sensed in one of your button to reset the information while it is vehicle’s systems, a warning or mes- displayed. sage will appear in the DIC display (see your Owner Manual for a complete list of Vehicle Feature Personalization possible warnings and messages). A variety of your vehicle’s features can After a warning or message appears, be personalized to your preference. To press the button to clear the display personalize features: screen for further use. Remember, 1. Press and hold both the button pressing the button only makes the and button for one second to message disappear; it does not resolve enter the Menu mode. the problem. 2. Press the button to scroll Note: Your vehicle’s warnings and mes- through the available personalization sages provide critical information that features. can prevent damage to your vehicle. 3. Press the button to toggle Review your Owner Manual to become between the available options for familiar with the information displayed each feature. and the action required. 4. Press the button to record your Check Engine or Other Warning selection and move to the next feature. Lights with OnStar (if equipped) Vehicle Features that may be personal- If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar ized to your preference include: and your Check Engine Light or any • Oil Life Reset other warning message appears, you • Units Selection (English/Metric) can press the blue OnStar button and • Remote Start Capability speak to an OnStar Advisor. In many vehicles, OnStar Advisors can access • Horn Chirp During Remote Keyless certain diagnostic information and tell Entry Locking or Unlocking you how serious the problem is and • Exterior Light Flash During Remote what you should do about it. Keyless Entry Locking or Unlocking See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. • Delayed Locking • Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: Specific Doors G5 2007 A 4/19/06 10:36 AM Page 6 6 Getting to Know Your G5 SAFETY & SECURITY Note: To arm or disarm the content theft- deterrent alarm system, use the RKE Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The alarm system will not be (if equipped) armed or disarmed if the doors are locked or unlocked with a key, the manual door lock or the power door lock switch. (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 (Remote Start) (if equipped): If your the Trunk Release button located in vehicle has this feature, it can be used the storage bin on the left side of the to start the engine. (See Remote Vehicle instrument panel. 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. (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): If the Lock button is pressed while any Press and hold this button for approxi- door is open and the Delayed Lock fea- mately one second to locate your vehi- ture is enabled, the doors will not lock. cle. The horn will sound three times and Instead, a chime will sound. Once all the parking lamps will flash three times. doors are closed, the doors will lock. To To sound the panic alarm, press and cancel this delay, press the Lock button hold the button for three seconds. The a second time within five seconds or horn will sound and the parking lamps press the power door lock switch. will flash for 30 seconds. Press the (Unlock): Press this button to unlock button again or turn the ignition key to the driver’s door. Press it again within any position to cancel the panic alarm. five seconds to unlock all remaining doors. (This is the default DIC setting for Note: The vehicle must be turned off to Vehicle Unlocking.) The interior lamps use the vehicle locator/panic alarm. will illuminate and remain on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps will flash twice and the horn will chirp twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. G5 2007 A 4/19/06 10:36 AM Page 7 7 Automatic Door Locks located on the headliner between the (if equipped) sun visors and the vehicle’s audio speakers. For your safety, all doors will automatical- For more information about OnStar ly lock when the shift lever is moved out features, refer to the OnStar Owner’s of Park with an automatic transmission, or Guide and enclosed audio CD located when the vehicle speed is greater than 5 in your glove box. mph (8 km/h) with a manual transmission. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. This feature cannot be disabled; however, you can personalize the unlock features by using the Driver Information Center. Passenger Air Bag Status See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. Indicator (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System Passenger Sensing System located in the front passenger seat for the front Your G5 is equipped with the air bag.