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1. Brickell Motors
665 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33130
(786) 245-4889
http://www.brickellpontiac.com/
For over 12 years, Brickell Motors has dedicated its business to building long
-term relationships with our clients. During that time, we have become one of
the most successful dealerships in the Miami area, providing customers with
reliable and affordable vehicles.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM AUDIO SYSTEM FEATURES Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . .2 Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Remote Vehicle Start System . . .2 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .9 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
RKE Transmitter Battery Bluetooth® System . . . . . . . . . . . .9 60/40 Split Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . .18
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 XM® Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Retractable Hardtop
COMFORT FEATURES INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES Convertible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Adjusting the Power Seat . . . . . .4 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Window Indexing . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Adjusting Lumbar Support and Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . .11 MAINTENANCE FEATURES
Seatback Position . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Driver Information Center . . . . .12 Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .19
Easy Entry Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 CONVENIENCE FEATURES Securing the Fuel Cap . . . . . . . .19
Heated Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . .5 Automatic Transmission Resetting the Oil Life System . .19
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster . .6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 OWNER INFORMATION
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .20
Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . .15 Pontiac Owner Center . . . . . . . .20
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Speed-Sensitive Wipers . . . . . .15
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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.

2. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
Remote Keyless Entry (Trunk Release): The trunk
will unlatch when this button on the
transmitter is pressed and held for
approximately one second. You can
open the trunk with the transmitter
when the vehicle is stationary.
The trunk may also be opened using the
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
The features of the Remote Keyless vehicle. The horn will sound three times
Entry (RKE) transmitter include: and the headlamps and parking lamps
(Remote Start) (if equipped): This will flash three times.
feature can be used to start the engine. To sound the panic alarm, press and
(See Remote Vehicle Start System.) hold the button for three seconds. The
(Lock): Press this button to lock all horn will sound and the headlamps and
the doors. The interior lamps will turn parking lamps will flash for two min-
off after a short delay once all doors are utes. Press the button again to cancel
closed. If enabled through the Driver the panic alarm.
Information Center (DIC), the parking See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
lamps will flash once and/or the horn
will chirp to indicate locking has
occurred. Remote Vehicle Start System
(Unlock): Press this button to unlock (if equipped)
the driver’s door. If the button is pressed This feature allows you to start the
again within five seconds, all remaining engine from outside the vehicle by
doors will unlock. The interior lamps using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
will illuminate and remain on for 10 transmitter. The remote start capability
seconds or until the ignition is turned must be turned on using the Driver
on. If enabled through the DIC, the park- Information Center. (See the Driver
ing lamps will flash twice and the horn Information Center section.)
will chirp twice to indicate unlocking
has occurred. During a remote start, the manual
climate control system will operate at
its last setting before the vehicle was
turned off. With automatic climate
control (if equipped), the system will
default to a heating or cooling mode
based on outside temperature.
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3. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
Remote Keyless
Entry System
Canceling a Remote Start
To turn off the engine instead of driving
after a remote start, do any of the
following:
• Press and hold the (Remote
Start) button until the parking lamps
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Comfort
turn off.
• Press and release the Hazard
Warning Flashers button. Press it
Starting the Vehicle again to turn off the flashers.
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the • Turn the key in the ignition switch to
Audio System
vehicle. (Transmitter range is within the On position and then off.
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approximately 200 feet of the
vehicle.) Note: Instructions for the Remote Vehicle
Start System are provided on a tag that
2. Press and release the (Lock) can be attached to your vehicle’s key
button on the transmitter. chain.
3. Immediately press and hold the
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(Remote Start) button for about four
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See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
seconds. When the vehicle starts,
the parking lamps will light and
remain on while the engine is
running. The engine will continue
running for 10 minutes.
4. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute
Convenience
time extension. Only two consecu-
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tive remote starts are allowed.
When you enter the vehicle after a
remote start, the ignition must be
turned to the On position before driving.
Note: The Remote Vehicle Start feature
Maintenance
will not operate if the key is in the ignition,
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the hood is open, or the Check Engine
light is illuminated on the instrument
panel cluster.
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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
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 Raise or Lower the Front or Rear of
3-volt CR2032 or equivalent battery. Use the Seat Cushion (if equipped)
care not to touch any of the transmitter
circuitry. Static from your body transferred The 6-way power seat also features
to these surfaces may damage the seat cushion adjustment.
transmitter.
• 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.
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5. COMFORT FEATURES
Remote Keyless
Entry System
Adjusting Lumbar Support To use the easy entry seat, pull back on
and Seatback Position the top of the recliner lever and slide
the seat forward. After the passenger
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
the outboard side of the driver’s seat- and adjust the seat to a comfortable
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back. Ratchet the handle down to position. Make sure both the seat and
increase support and up to decrease seatback are locked.
support. You may need to ratchet the See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
handle several times for the desired
amount of support.
Heated Seat Controls (if equipped)
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The heated front seat controls are locat-
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ed on the outboard corner of the driver
and front passenger seats. The seats
have a high and low heat setting.
A
B
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Adjust the seatback position by pulling
up the recliner handle (B) and adjusting
the seatback forward or rearward.
Release the handle to secure the seat-
back in place.
High Setting
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
• Press the top of the switch ( ) once
Convenience
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to turn on the heated seat. It will
Easy Entry Seat (if equipped) heat to the high setting (indicator
light number 2).
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
Maintenance
(indicator light number 1).
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Off
• Press the bottom of the switch ( )
to turn the heated seat off.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
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6. COMFORT FEATURES
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Power Mirrors
(sedan only)
The power outside
The shoulder belt can be adjusted to rearview mirrors can
the height that is right for you. Push the be adjusted using
Release button up or down to move the the controls located
height adjuster. Once in a comfortable on the driver’s door.
position, try to move the height adjuster Use the bottom
to make sure it is locked in place. switch to select
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. the driver-side or
passenger-side mirror; and then use the
control pad to adjust the selected mirror
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel 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.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
To adjust the position of the steering
wheel:
1. Push down the lever located on the
left side of the steering column.
2. Move the wheel up to a centered
position or higher to telescope it
in or out.
3. Tilt the wheel up or down to a
comfortable position.
4. Pull the lever all the way up to lock
the wheel in place.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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7. AUDIO SYSTEM FEATURES
Remote Keyless
Entry System
Audio System CD/AUX: Press this button to play a CD
instead of the radio. Press again and
the system will automatically search for
a portable audio device connected to
the auxiliary input jack.
EQ (Equalization): Press this button to
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select preset equalization settings.
CAT (Category): Press this button to
find XM stations within a desired
category.
Auxiliary Input Jack: A portable
audio device (such as an iPod® or
Audio System
While most of the common features on
MP3 player) can be connected to the
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your radio operate in a familiar manner,
some of the following are new. Basic auxiliary input jack located on the radio.
features include: Press the CD/AUX button to begin
playing audio from the portable device
(Power/Volume): Press this knob to over the vehicle speakers. To optimize
turn the system on or off. Turn the knob speaker volume, fully increase the
to adjust the volume. volume level of the portable device.
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(Tune): Turn this knob to select Using the USB Port (if equipped)
radio stations or, when a CD is playing,
to select a track or MP3 file. The USB port is located on the front
of the radio. A connected USB storage
(Information): Press this button to device or an iPod® can be controlled
display additional information related to using the radio buttons and knobs.
the current FM-RDS or XM station, or The iPod music will appear on the radio
MP3 file.
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display and begin playing automatically.
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Tone and Speaker Control: Press For more information, please refer to
the (Tune) knob to adjust the tone your Owner Manual.
control (bass/treble) or speaker control Radio Data System
(balance/fade) setting. Turn the knob
or press the SEEK, FWD or REV button When you tune to a Radio Data System
to adjust the selected setting. (RDS) station, the station name or call
letters will appear on the display
Maintenance
FAV (Favorite): Press this button to go
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instead of the frequency. Depending
through up to six pages of any combina- on the RDS station, additional text
tion (AM, FM or XM) of preset favorite information may be available by press-
radio stations. On each page, up to six ing the (Information) button.
stations are available by using the six
pushbuttons below the radio display. RDS features are available for use only
on FM stations that broadcast RDS
BAND: Press this button to switch to information. RDS relies on receiving
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FM, AM or XM. When playing a CD or specific information from these stations
Owner
portable audio device, press this button and will work only when the informa-
to play the radio instead. tion is available.
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8. AUDIO SYSTEM FEATURES
Setting Favorite Stations To store favorite stations:
Before setting your favorite stations, 1. Tune in the desired radio station.
shift the vehicle into Park. 2. Press the FAV button to display the
page where the station is to be
Note: Engaging in extended searching for stored.
specific audio stations or songs by using
buttons and knobs — or giving extended 3. Press and hold one of the six push-
attention to entertainment tasks — can buttons until a beep sounds to store
lead you to look away from the road the station.
frequently or for prolonged periods, which
may cause you to miss seeing things on 4. Repeat the steps for each push-
the road that you need to see. Avoid button on each page.
engaging in extended searching for
specific items while driving. Setting the Time
To set the time:
You can set up to six pages of any 1. Turn on the radio.
combination (AM, FM or XM) of favorite 2. Press the (Clock) button. Or,
radio stations, with up to six stations if equipped, press the MENU button
stored on each page. until the clock option is displayed;
To set the number of favorite station and then press the pushbutton
pages: located under the clock option label.
1. Press the MENU button to display The HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY labels
the radio setup menu. will appear on the display.
2. Press the pushbutton below the FAV 3. Press the pushbutton under any of
1–6 label on the radio display. the labels to be changed.
3. Select the desired number of 4. Press the pushbutton again, the
favorite station pages. right SEEK arrow or the FWD button
to increase the numbers. Press the
4. Press the FAV button. You may now left SEEK arrow or the REV button to
begin storing your favorite stations decrease the numbers. Rotating the
for the chosen number of pages. (Tune) knob also will increase or
decrease the numbers of the select-
ed label.
5. Press the Clock or MENU button
again to set the currently displayed
time and date.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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9. AUDIO SYSTEM FEATURES
Remote Keyless
Entry System
Audio Steering Wheel Controls Bluetooth® System (if equipped)
The following The in-vehicle Bluetooth system allows
audio controls users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell
are located on phone to make and receive hands-free
the steering phone calls using the vehicle’s audio
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wheel: system, microphone and controls. The
Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be
+ – paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth
(Volume): system before it can be used in the
Press the plus vehicle. Not all phones will support all
or minus button functions.
to increase or
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decrease the Visit www.pontiac.com/bluetooth
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volume. for more information.
(Next/Previous/End): Press See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
the up or down arrow to go to the next
or previous preset radio station or,
when a CD is playing, to the next or XM® Radio (if equipped)
previous track.
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XM Radio offers more than 170
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Press and hold the up or down arrow channels of digital-quality sound that
for one second to advance to the next goes wherever you go — coast to
or previous radio station in the selected coast. After a free three-month trial
band or, when a CD is playing, to con- period, activation and service sub-
tinue moving to the next or previous scription fees apply. Service is based
track on the CD. in the continental U.S. and Canada.
Press the (End) button to end or For more information, visit XM online
Convenience
Features
reject an OnStar or Bluetooth call. at www.XMradio.com or call
(Mute/Voice Recognition): 1-800-929-2100.
Press this button to silence the system. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Press it again to turn on the sound.
Press and hold the button for two
seconds to interact with the OnStar
Maintenance
or Bluetooth system.
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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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10. INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
Instrument Panel
A B C D E
F G H I J K L M N O P
The main features of the instrument I. Cruise Control/Driver Information
panel include: Center Buttons
A. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever J. Steering Wheel Adjustment Lever
B. Instrument Panel Cluster K. Horn
C. Windshield Wipers/Washer Lever L. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
D. Hazard Warning Flashers Button M. Ignition Switch
E. Audio System N. Climate Control System
F. Hood Release Lever O. Shift Lever
G. Instrument Panel Brightness Control P. Traction Control Button
H. Fog Lamps Switch (if equipped) See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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11. INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
Remote Keyless
Entry System
Instrument Panel Cluster
A B C D E F
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G H I J K L M
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The instrument panel cluster includes J. Safety Belt Reminder Light
these key features: K. Odometer/Driver Information Center
A. Tachometer L. Check Engine Light
B. Airbag Readiness Light M. Tire Pressure Warning Light
C. Speedometer
Convenience
Note: The instrument panel cluster is
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D. Security Light designed to let you know about many
E. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge important aspects of your vehicle’s
operation. It is important to read your
F. Fuel Gauge Owner Manual and become familiar
with the information being relayed to you
G. Antilock Brake System Warning by the lights, gauges and indicators,
Light as well as what action can be taken to
ensure safety and to prevent damage.
Maintenance
H. Charging System Warning Light
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I. Oil Pressure Warning Light See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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12. INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
Driver Information Center • Average Speed
• Oil Life
• Tire Pressures
(Reset): Press this button to set
or reset DIC information while it is
displayed or to acknowledge a warning
message.
Note: System may require use of at least
one tank of fuel to correctly report
Average Fuel Economy and Average
Speed.
The Driver Information Center (DIC)
provides vehicle information, vehicle Vehicle Feature Customization
feature customization and vehicle
warning messages. The DIC messages A variety of your vehicle’s features can
are shown on the instrument panel be customized to your preference. To
cluster display. customize features:
1. With the vehicle in Park, turn on
the ignition. (Access to the cus-
tomization features, except for Units,
is not available while the vehicle is
moving.)
2. Press and hold both the INFO button
and the (Reset) button to enter
the customization menu.
3. Press the INFO button to scroll
through the available customization
features.
To access DIC features, use the follow-
ing two buttons located on the left side 4. With the desired feature displayed,
of the steering wheel: press the (Reset) button for
one second to scroll through each
INFO: Press this button to display the setting.
following vehicle information:
5. With the desired setting displayed,
• Outside Temperature and Odometer press the INFO button to record your
• Trip Odometers choice and move on to the next
• Fuel Range feature.
• Average Fuel Economy 6. To exit the customization menu,
press the INFO button until the end
• Instantaneous Fuel Economy of the menu is reached.
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13. INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
Remote Keyless
Entry System
Customization features may include: Warnings and Messages
• Oil Life Reset The DIC provides a variety of vehicle
• Units (English/Metric) warning messages (depending on
optional equipment) if a problem is
• Remote Start (if equipped) sensed in a vehicle system. To acknowl-
• Lock Horn (during Remote Keyless edge a message and clear it from the
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Comfort
Entry (RKE) locking) display, press the (Reset) button.
• Unlock Horn (during RKE unlocking) Some urgent messages cannot be
cleared from the DIC display.
• Light Flash (during RKE locking or
unlocking) If you have a current OnStar subscrip-
tion, and a warning message appears,
• Delay Lock you can press the OnStar button and
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• Auto Unlock speak to an OnStar Advisor. In many
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vehicles, OnStar Advisors can access
• Exterior Lights (during RKE unlocking) certain diagnostic information and can
• Language (English, French, Spanish tell you how serious the problem is and
or German) what you should do about it.
Note: Depending on equipment, not all Note: Your vehicle’s warnings and
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customization features may be available messages provide critical information
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on your vehicle. that can prevent damage to your vehicle.
Review your Owner Manual to become
familiar with the information displayed
and the action required.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Maintenance
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14. CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Automatic Transmission The Driver Information Center (DIC) in
Operation the instrument panel cluster will dis-
play the letter M for manual position
You can enjoy the sporty driving and a number indicating the selected
characteristics provided by a manual gear.
transmission with the Driver Shift While using either feature, the trans-
Control or TAPshift feature (if equipped). mission will have firmer shifting and
To shift gears similar to a manual sportier performance. The transmission
transmission: will allow you to shift only into gears
appropriate for the vehicle speed and
1. Move the shift lever to Manual (M). engine revolutions per minute (rpm).
2. With the Driver Shift Control, move If the vehicle slows almost to a stop,
the shift lever forward to upshift or an automatic downshift will occur.
rearward to downshift.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
With TAPshift, press either of the
shift plus (+) paddles (A) located on
top of the steering wheel away from Traction Control
you to upshift, or press the back of
either of the shift paddles (B) behind When one or more of the drive wheels
the steering wheel toward you to begin to spin from traction loss, the
downshift. Traction Control system will reduce
engine power and may apply the front
brakes and shift the transmission to
A help regain traction.
To limit wheelspin and help maintain
directional control, you should always
leave the system on. However, if your
vehicle becomes stuck in snow or mud
and rocking the vehicle is required, the
system should be turned off.
• To turn off the Traction Control sys-
tem, press the (Traction Control)
button located on the center console
in front of the shift lever.
When the system is turned off, the
Traction Control light will illuminate in
the instrument panel cluster.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
B
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15. CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Remote Keyless
Entry System
Automatic Door Locks Cruise Control
For your safety, your vehicle is pro- The following
grammed at the factory to lock all cruise control
doors automatically when all doors are buttons are
closed, the ignition is on and the shift located on
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Comfort
lever is moved out of Park (automatic the left
transmission) or above a set speed side of the
(manual transmission). steering
This feature cannot be disabled; you wheel:
can personalize the unlock features by (On/Off):
using the Driver Information Center. Press this
Audio System
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. button to turn
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the cruise
control system on or off.
Speed-Sensitive Wipers SET– (Set): Press this button to set a
speed. If the system is active, press and
release this button to decrease speed
1 mph, or press and hold the button to
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decrease speed more than 1 mph.
When the cruise control is set, the
(Cruise Control) symbol will illuminate
in the instrument panel cluster.
The speed-sensitive wipers lever is RES+ (Resume): Press this button to
located to the right of the steering resume a set speed. If the system is
Convenience
column. The wipers include the active, press and release this button
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following settings: to increase speed 1 mph, or press and
hold the button to increase speed
(Intermittent): Move the lever up more than 1 mph.
to this position to have the wipers
adjust with your vehicle speed. Rotate Cancel: To cancel cruise control, step
the speed-sensitive wiper control on the lightly on the brake pedal. The set
lever to increase or decrease the wiper speed will remain in memory.
Maintenance
delay.
Features
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
(Low): Move the lever up to this
position to turn the wipers on Low.
(High): Move the lever up to this
position to turn the wipers on High.
(Mist): Move the lever down to this
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position to turn the wipers on for one
Owner
wipe.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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16. CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Climate Controls (Outside Air): Press this button
to allow outside air to enter the
vehicle.
Airflow Mode: Turn the airflow mode
control knob (C) to change the direction
of the airflow to the vent, bi-level,
floor, defog or defrost mode.
(Defog): Select this mode to direct
air to the windshield, side window out-
lets and floor outlets.
A B C (Defrost): Select this mode to
Your vehicle may have a manual climate direct most of the air to the windshield
control system or the available auto- and some air to the side window
matic climate control system. Both outlets and floor outlets.
systems include the following functions: (Rear Window Defogger): Press
(Fan): Turn the fan control knob (A) this button to activate the rear window
to increase or decrease the fan speed. defogger and the heated outside
rearview mirrors (if equipped). The
(Off): Turn the fan control knob to defogger and heated mirrors will turn
the Off position to turn off the system. off automatically or can be turned off
Only the rear defogger will operate by pressing the button again.
when the system is off.
Automatic Climate Control
Temperature Control: Turn the Operation (if equipped)
temperature control knob or press the
temperature control buttons (B) (if The automatic climate control system
equipped) to raise or lower the temper- adjusts the airflow mode, fan speed,
ature setting. air conditioning and recirculation func-
tions to reach the set temperature as
(Air Conditioning): Press this quickly as possible.
button to turn the air conditioning
system on or off. To set the automatic system:
(Recirculation): Press this button 1. Turn the fan control knob (A) and the
to recirculate air inside the vehicle. This airflow mode control knob (C) to the
mode helps heat or cool the vehicle AUTO position.
more quickly and prevents outside air 2. Set the temperature. Allow time for
and odors from entering the vehicle. the system to reach the desired
The recirculation mode will not operate temperature.
when the airflow control knob is in the See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Defog or Defrost mode.
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17. CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Remote Keyless
Entry System
Exterior Lamps AUTO: Automatic Headlamp
System: Automatically turns on
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) in the
daytime, and headlamps, parking
lamps and taillamps at dusk or when
necessary.
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(Off): When operating in the AUTO
position, a momentary turn of the lamp
control switch to the Off position will
turn off the automatic headlamps and
all of the exterior lights. The DIC will
Automatic Headlamp System display an Automatic Lights Off mes-
Audio System
sage. To activate the Automatic
The Automatic Headlamp System turns
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Headlamp System, turn the switch
on the Daytime Running Lamps in the again. The Automatic Headlamp System
daytime, and the headlamps and other is always turned on when the vehicle is
exterior lamps at night or when neces- started.
sary. There is a short delay before the
system switches on or off when driving See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
into or out of a garage or tunnel.
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The headlamps also will turn on if Sunroof (if equipped)
the wipers are on for more than 15
seconds. The control switch for the sunroof is
The system uses a light sensor, located located on the headliner between the
on top of the instrument panel, to sun visors. It will operate only while the
determine light conditions. For proper ignition is on.
operation, avoid placing any objects on Vent Position
Convenience
Features
or near the sensor, such as with an • Open the sunshade by hand.
instrument panel cover.
• Press the rear part of the switch and
Exterior Lamp Control Switch release it.
The exterior lamp control switch is Fully Open Position
located on the lever to the left of the
steering column. The switch can be • Open the sunshade by hand.
Maintenance
rotated to each of the following four • Press the rear part of the switch
Features
positions: twice and release it. The roof will
(Headlamps): Turns on the head- express-open all the way.
lamps, parking lamps and taillamps. Closed Position
(Parking Lamps): Turns on parking • Press the front part of the switch
lamps and taillamps only. and hold it until the roof closes.
Information
• Close the sunshade by hand.
Owner
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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18. CONVENIENCE FEATURES
60/40 Split Rear Seat • Make sure any item stowed in the
trunk fits beneath the cargo cover.
The split-folding rear seatback permits • Make sure nothing is on top or in
loading of longer items from the trunk. front of the cargo cover in the trunk.
Folding the Seatback If an item cannot be stowed without
1. Open the trunk and locate the gray contacting the cargo cover, do not
handles on the upper side of the operate the retractable hardtop or
trunk opening. damage may occur.
2. Position your hand over the top of Note: With the hardtop lowered, the trunk
one or both of the handles and pull cannot be opened. The trunk release
toward you. The left handle opens buttons on the driver’s door and Remote
the larger seatback; the right handle Keyless Entry transmitter will be disabled.
opens the smaller side.
Lower or Raise the Hardtop
The switch to operate the retractable
hardtop is located on the headliner
between the front reading lamps.
• Press and hold the switch rearward
to lower the hardtop and forward to
raise the hardtop.
Always fully open or close the hardtop
by holding the switch until the cycle is
3. Push the seatback open through the complete and a chime sounds. To auto-
trunk or pull it open from inside the matically close the windows, continue
vehicle. to hold the switch for two seconds after
To return the seatback to an upright the cycle is complete.
position, push it up until you hear a See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
click and then pull on the seatback
to make sure it is secure.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. Window Indexing
(Coupe/Convertible only)
Retractable Hardtop Convertible To provide a tight seal around the doors,
the window will automatically lower
(if equipped) slightly when the door is opened and
Before operating the hardtop: then automatically rise fully when the
door is closed.
• The vehicle must be in Park, and
the engine must be running or the Follow the Owner Manual procedure
ignition must be turned on. for initializing the indexing feature
if battery power is disconnected.
• The trunk cargo cover must be fully
closed, and the trunk must be See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
closed.
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19. MAINTENANCE FEATURES
Remote Keyless
Entry System
Tire Pressure Monitor Securing the Fuel Cap
The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you If the Check Gas Cap message is
when a significant reduction in pressure displayed on the Driver Information
occurs in one or more of your vehicle’s Center when the ignition is turned to
tires by illuminating the (Low Tire Run or Start, check that your fuel cap
Features
Comfort
Pressure) warning light on the instru- is securely fastened. If the cap is not
ment panel cluster. The low tire pres- secure, turn it clockwise until a clicking
sure warning light will remain on until sound is heard, indicating that it is
you correct the tire pressure. A CHECK properly installed.
TIRE PRESSURE message will also The Check Gas Cap message will turn
appear on the Driver Information off after a few driving trips with the cap
Center (DIC).
Audio System
properly installed.
Features
• To view the tire pressures on the See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
DIC, press the INFO button until the
current tire pressures are displayed;
left front (LF), for example, is the Resetting the Oil Life System
driver’s side front tire.
Correcting the Tire Pressure The Oil Life System calculates engine
Panel Features
oil life based on vehicle use and
Instrument
When the low tire pressure warning displays CHANGE OIL SOON in the
light illuminates, you must inflate the Driver Information Center (DIC) when it’s
tire to the proper tire pressure (just as necessary to change your oil and filter.
you must refuel the vehicle when the The Oil Life System should be reset to
low fuel warning light illuminates). The 100% only following an oil change.
Tire and Loading Information label,
located on the center pillar below the To reset the Oil Life System:
Convenience
driver’s door latch, shows the correct 1. Turn on the ignition, with the engine
Features
tire pressure for the tires when they’re off.
cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has 2. Press and hold both the INFO button
been sitting for at least three hours or and the (Reset) button to access
driven no more than one mile. the customization menu.
During cooler conditions, the low tire 3. OIL LIFE RESET will be displayed.
pressure warning light may appear
Maintenance
4. Press and hold the (Reset)
Features
when the vehicle is first started and
then turn off as you start to drive. This button for at least one second. An
could be an early indicator that your ACKNOWLEDGED message will
tire pressures are getting low and the appear when the system is reset.
tires need to be inflated to the proper 5. Turn off the ignition.
pressure. See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Information
Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor can alert
Owner
you about low tire pressure, but it doesn’t
replace normal monthly tire maintenance.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
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20. OWNER INFORMATION
Roadside Assistance For prompt and efficient assistance when
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 you have a current OnStar subscription,
press the OnStar button and the vehicle
Pontiac will provide the following ser-
will send your current GPS location to an
vices for 5 years/100,000 miles at no
OnStar Advisor who will speak to you,
expense to you:
assess your problem, contact Roadside
• Fuel delivery Assistance and relay your exact location
• Lockout service so you will get the help you need.
(identification required)
• Tow to nearest dealership for Pontiac Owner Center
warranty service
• Flat tire assistance The Pontiac Owner Center, a compli-
mentary service for Pontiac owners,
• Jump starts is a one-stop resource to enhance your
In many instances, mechanical failures Pontiac ownership experience. Exclusive
are covered under Pontiac’s comprehen- member benefits include online service
sive warranty. However, when other reminders, vehicle maintenance tips,
services are utilized, our advisors will online owner manual, special privileges
explain any payment obligations you and more. Sign up today at
might incur. www.gmownercenter.com/pontiac.
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 2008 by GM Corp. All rights reserved.
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