2010 Pontiac G8 Miami

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.

DRIVER INFORMATION ENTERTAINMENT Rear Seat Pass-Through . . . . .17
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Audio System Features . . . . . .10 PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . .3 Multiple-Disc CD Player . . . . . .11 Sport Shift Mode and
Driver Information Center . . . . . .4 Audio Steering Wheel Driver Shift Control . . . . . . . . . .17
SAFETY & SECURITY Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . .18
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . .5 XM® Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 StabiliTrak® – Stability Control
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Bluetooth® System . . . . . . . . . .13 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 CONVENIENCE Spare Tire/Inflator Kit . . . . . . . .19
Passenger Airbag Status Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . .13 Battery Location . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Automatic Headlamp System/ Resetting the Oil Life System .19
COMFORT Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Refueling the Vehicle . . . . . . . .19
Power Seat Adjustments . . . . . .7 Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . .7 Windshield Wipers and OWNER INFORMATION
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . .20
Manual Climate Controls . . . . . .8 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Automatic Dual Zone Climate Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Power Windows and Mirrors . .16

Congratulations on your purchase of a Pontiac G8. 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 Getting to Know Your G8

DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel

A B C D A E F A

G H I J K L M N O P Q R S

The main features of the instrument I. Hood Release
panel include: J. DIC Controls/Audio Steering Wheel
A. Air Outlets Controls
B. Turn Signal/Cruise Control/ K. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
Multifunction Lever L. Horn
C. Instrument Panel Cluster M. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
D. Windshield Wipers Lever N. Ignition Switch
E. Infotainment Screen/Sports Gauges O. Climate Controls
(if equipped) P. Shift Lever
F. Hazard Warning Flashers Button Q. Accessory Power Outlet
G. Exterior Lamps Control R. Audio System
H. Instrument Panel Brightness Control S. Locking Glove Box
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.

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Instrument Panel Cluster

A B C D E

Your vehicle’s instrument panel cluster is
designed to let you know at a glance Note: The instrument panel cluster is
how your vehicle is running. It includes designed to let you know about many
important aspects of your vehicle’s
these key features: operation. It is important to read your
A. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Owner Manual and become familiar
B. Tachometer with the information being relayed to
you by the lights, gauges and indicators,
C. Driver Information Center as well as what action can be taken to
D. Speedometer ensure safety and to prevent damage.
E. Fuel Gauge


Driver Information Center Trip Computer
Press the (Trip) button to scroll
through the trip computer displays,
including:
• Odometer/trip odometer
• Fuel range
• Average speed/average fuel economy
• Overspeed warning
• Units — English/Metric
The Driver Information Center (DIC) on • Digital Speedometer
the instrument panel cluster displays a
number of vehicle functions, including • Tire pressure monitoring
the trip computer, vehicle feature When scrolling through the displays, the
customization, audio information and values are highlighted for a short period
vehicle warning messages. before the highlighting disappears. The
values cannot be reset unless they are
highlighted.
Vehicle Feature Customization
The customization menu is available
only when the vehicle speed is below
6 mph. To navigate the customization
menu:
1. Press and release the (Trip) but-
DIC Controls ton until Customization is displayed;
then press the (Enter) switch to
DIC functions and menus can be enter the customization menu.
accessed using the following controls
located on the left side of the steering 2. Rotate the switch with your thumb
wheel: to scroll through the menu and the
entries within a menu.
(Trip): Press this button to scroll
through the trip computer displays and 3. Press the switch to select a menu
vehicle customization menu, and to or menu entry.
acknowledge a warning message. 4. To exit a menu, scroll to the symbol
(Enter): Quickly press and release at the top-left corner of the display
this switch to reset all screens. Press and press the switch.
and hold this switch for more than three 5. To exit the customization menu, scroll
seconds to reset only the current to Exit and press the switch, or
screen. A chime will sound when the press the button.
reset is complete. Customization menu entries include:
• Reset settings (reset all settings to
the factory defaults)

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• Security Note: Your vehicle’s warnings and mes-
– Auto unlock sages provide critical information that
can prevent damage to your vehicle.
– Auto lock Review your Owner Manual to become
– Flash remote lock familiar with the information displayed
and the action required.
– Beep remote lock
– Flash remote unlock See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
– Two stage unlock
– Remote start SAFETY & SECURITY
• Lighting Remote Keyless Entry
– Approach lighting
– Egress lighting The functions of
the Remote
• Trip Computer (see Trip Computer Keyless Entry
earlier in this section) (RKE) transmit-
• Language (English or French) ter include:
When scrolling through the menu, help (Unlock):
screens are available to help you under- Press this
stand the features. button to unlock
• To view a help screen, select a fea- the driver’s door
ture and wait a few seconds for the only or all doors.
help screen to pop up. The unlock function can be customized
using the Driver Information Center.
Warnings and Messages (Lock): Press this button to lock all
The DIC provides a variety of vehicle the doors.
warning messages (depending on (Trunk): Press this button to
optional equipment) if a problem is unlatch the trunk.
sensed in a vehicle system.
The trunk also can be unlatched by
• To acknowledge a message and pressing the trunk release button locat-
clear it from the display, press the ed in the glove box.
button on the steering wheel.
Some urgent messages cannot be
cleared from the DIC display. Note: An emergency trunk release handle
is located just inside the rear seat pass-
If you have a current OnStar subscrip- through, which can be used to unlatch the
tion, and a warning message appears, trunk in case of battery failure.
you can press the OnStar button and
speak to an OnStar Advisor. In many (Remote Start): Press this button to
vehicles, OnStar Advisors can access start the engine. (See Remote Vehicle
certain diagnostic information and can Start.)
tell you how serious the problem is and
what you should do about it.


(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): OnStar ®
Press and release this red button to
locate the vehicle. The exterior lamps Your vehicle may feature the OnStar
will flash and the horn will sound. Safe & Sound Plan or the uplevel
Press and hold the button to activate the OnStar Directions & Connections Plan,
panic alarm. The turn signals will flash with one year of OnStar service from the
and the horn will sound. To cancel the date you purchased your new vehicle.
alarm, press the button again or turn the OnStar offers a variety of capabilities,
ignition key to the On position. such as Remote Door Unlock, Automatic
Notification of Airbag Deployment, and
Keys Hands-Free Calling. In addition, most
One RKE transmitter features a folding vehicles can get driving directions using
key and the other transmitter has a fixed Turn-by-Turn Navigation. Press the
blade key. There also is a glove box key. OnStar button to ask an OnStar Advisor
• To extend the folding key, press the about the service plan you have or to
round button on the RKE transmitter. upgrade your plan.
• To retract the folding key, press the For more information, refer to your
round button and fold the key into the OnStar Owner’s Guide, call
RKE transmitter. 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827),
or visit onstar.com.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.

Door Locks Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator
To lock/unlock the vehicle without the
Remote Keyless Entry transmitter: Your vehicle is equipped with a
• Press the power Passenger Sensing System located in
door lock or unlock the front passenger seat for the front
button located on passenger airbag. There also is a front
the center console. passenger airbag status indicator locat-
The driver’s door ed on the inside rearview mirror.
will not lock if the
Note: It is recommended that children not
door is open. be placed in the front passenger seat,
• Insert the key in the driver’s door, and even with the Passenger Sensing System.
turn it toward the rear of the vehicle to All children should be properly secured in
lock all doors; turn it once toward the a rear seat.
front of the vehicle to unlock the driv- Aftermarket seat covers should not be
er’s door, or turn it twice toward the used. They may interfere with the airbag
front of the vehicle to unlock all doors. sensors and will void the warranty.
• The fuel door will not open if the See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual.
driver’s door is locked.

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COMFORT • To adjust the driver’s seatback, turn
the larger lower knob (A). For ease of
Power Seat Adjustments use, lean forward while adjusting the
seatback forward.

B

4-Way Power Seat Adjustment A
The power seat switch is located on the
outboard side of each front seat. • To adjust the amount of lumbar sup-
• To move a front seat forward or rear- port, turn the smaller upper knob (B).
ward, lift the bar under the front of the See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual.
seat and slide the seat to the desired
position; then release the bar.
• To adjust the height of a front seat, Steering Wheel Adjustment
move the switch up or down.
• To tilt the position of a front seat, Adjust the
move the switch in the desired driver’s seat
direction. to a com-
fortable
6-Way Power Seat Adjustment position
(if equipped) before
The power seat switch is located on the adjusting
outboard side of each front seat. the steering
• To move a front seat forward or wheel.
rearward, move the switch forward or To tilt and
rearward. telescope
• To adjust the height of a front seat, the position
move the switch up or down. of the steering wheel:
1. Push down the lever under the
• To tilt the position of a front seat, steering column.
move the switch in the desired 2. Adjust the wheel to a comfortable
direction. position by moving it up or down
Seatback and Lumbar Adjustment as well as in or out.
The recline knob and lumbar adjustment 3. Pull up the lever to lock the wheel
knob are located on the outboard side of in place.
the seatback. See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.


Heated Seats (if equipped) Temperature Control: Turn the temper-
ature control knob (B) to increase or
decrease the temperature setting.
Air Delivery Mode: Turn the mode
control knob (C) to change the direction
of the air delivery to the vent, bi-level,
floor, defog/floor or defrost mode.
(Recirculation): Press this button
on the air delivery mode knob to recircu-
The heated seat buttons are located at late air inside the vehicle. This mode
the front of the center console. helps heat or cool the vehicle more
• Press the (Heated Seat) button quickly and prevents outside air and
to activate the Low heat setting (one odors from entering the vehicle.
indicator lamp). Recirculation cannot be activated if the
Continue to press the button to cycle defrost mode is selected.
through the temperature settings of (Air Conditioning): Press this
Medium (two indicator lights), High button on the temperature control knob
(three indicator lights) and Off (no to turn the air conditioning system on
indicator lights). or off.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual. (Rear Window Defogger): Press
this button on the fan control knob to
turn the rear window defogger on or off.
Manual Climate Controls The defogger will turn off automatically
after a set period of time.
See Climate Controls in your Owner Manual.

Automatic Dual Zone Climate
Controls (if equipped)
A B C
The automatic dual zone climate control
The manual climate control system system maintains the desired individual
includes the following controls: temperature for the driver and front seat
(Fan): Turn the fan control knob (A) passenger. The system automatically
to increase or decrease the fan speed. adjusts the air delivery mode, fan speed,
There may be a slight delay when air conditioning and recirculation func-
selecting the highest fan speed. Turn the tions to reach the set temperature(s)
knob fully counterclockwise to turn off as quickly as possible.
the fan.

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Automatic Operation Air Delivery Mode: Press the up
To set the automatic system: or down mode button to change the
direction of the air delivery to the vent,
1. Press the AUTO button. bi-level, floor or defog/floor mode.
2. Use the temperature controls to Fan Speed: Press the + or – button
adjust the temperature. Allow time to increase or decrease fan speed.
for the system to reach the desired
temperature. (Air Conditioning): Press this but-
ton to turn the air conditioning on or off.
(Recirculation): Press this button
to recirculate air inside the vehicle. This
mode helps heat or cool the vehicle
more quickly and prevents outside air
and odors from entering the vehicle.
Press and hold this button for four
seconds to activate the pollution mode,
Manual Operation which will enable the system to automat-
To operate the system manually, use the ically select recirculation when vehicle
following controls: speed is less than 9 mph. This helps
prevent exhaust fumes from entering the
(On/Off): Press this button to turn the vehicle in heavy traffic.
system on or off. When the system is
off, pressing any button will turn it on. (Defrost): Press this button to
turn the windshield defrost mode on or
AUTO: Press this button to switch the off. Defrost mode must be selected
system to automatic operation. manually when needed, even with the
ZONE: Press this button to operate the system operating in the Auto mode.
system in the single-zone (SZ) mode or Recirculation cannot be activated if the
the dual-zone (DZ) mode. The single- defrost mode is selected.
zone mode sets one temperature for the EXT TEMP (Exterior Temperature):
vehicle. The dual-zone mode allows two Press this button to view the outside
different temperatures to be set. temperature.
Temperature Control: Turn the left tem- (Rear Window Defogger): Press
perature control knob to set the driver’s this button to turn the rear window
temperature setting and the right tem- defogger on or off. The defogger will
perature control knob to set the front turn off automatically after a set period
passenger’s temperature setting. of time.
See Climate Controls in your Owner Manual.


ENTERTAINMENT ASM (Automatic Station Memory):
Press and hold this button to automati-
Audio System Features cally store the six stations with the
strongest signal on the selected band
(FM or AM). Once stored, press this
button to switch between ASM stations
and regular preset stations.
(Time): Press this button to display
the clock and calendar.
CD: Press this button to switch to CD
operation.
|| (CD Pause): Press this button to
pause CD operation.
AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to
switch to operation of an auxiliary
device, such as a portable audio player,
connected to the auxiliary input jack
While most of the features on the single- located on the radio.
disc audio system or multiple-disc CD
player (if equipped) will look familiar, Note: Engaging in extended searching
some of the following may be new: for specific audio stations or songs by
using buttons and knobs — or giving
(Power): Press this button to turn the extended attention to entertainment tasks
system on or off. The system also can — can lead you to look away from the
be turned on by pressing the BAND, CD road frequently or for prolonged periods,
or AUX button, or the SRCE (Source) which may cause you to miss seeing
steering wheel control. things on the road that you need to see.
Avoid engaging in extended searching for
(Volume): Turn the center knob specific items while driving.
(single-disc CD system) or the left knob
(multiple-disc CD player) to adjust the
volume. Setting the Clock and Calendar
(Tune): Press these buttons To adjust the clock and calendar:
to manually select a radio station. 1. Press and hold the (Time) button
(Seek): Press these buttons for more than two seconds.
to seek a radio station or, when playing 2. Press the volume knob (single-disc
a CD, to go to the previous/next track. CD system) or the right MENU knob
BAND: Press this button to switch (multiple-disc CD player) to select the
between FM1, FM2, AM and XM1 or hours, minutes, date, month or year.
XM2 (if equipped). When playing a CD, The selected item will flash or be
press this button to switch to the radio. highlighted.

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3. Turn the volume knob or right MENU Multiple-Disc CD Player
knob to adjust the selected item. (if equipped)
4. To exit, press the (Time) button.
Setting Preset Stations (Single-disc
CD System)
To store preset stations:
1. Press the BAND button to select the
desired radio band.
2. Tune in the desired radio station.
3. Press and hold one of the six num-
bered buttons until the preset number
is displayed and a beep sounds to
store the station. In addition to the controls and settings
4. Repeat the steps for each numbered highlighted in the Audio System
button on each band, if desired. Features section, the multiple-disc CD
To store preset stations on the multiple- player has several unique features.
disc CD player, refer to the Multiple-Disc Setting Preset Stations
CD Player section. To store preset stations:
Audio Settings 1. Press the BAND button to select the
Audio settings, such as tone and speak- desired radio band.
er control, are included in the Option 2. Tune in the desired radio station.
menu. To adjust settings:
3. Press and hold one of the six soft
1. Press the volume knob (single-disc keys below the display screen until
CD system) or the right MENU knob the preset number is displayed and a
(multiple-disc CD player) to enter the beep sounds to store the station.
Option menu.
4. Repeat the steps for each soft key on
2. Turn the volume knob or right MENU each band, if desired.
knob to select a menu item; then
press the knob to access the menu CD Changer Operation
item. To load a CD(s):
3. Turn the volume knob or right MENU 1. Press the LOAD button to load
knob to select a setting; then press one CD, or press and hold the LOAD
the knob to access the setting. button to load multiple CDs.
4. Turn the volume knob or right MENU 2. Follow the display prompts to load
knob to adjust a setting; then press each CD.
the knob to store it. 3. Press the EJECT button or wait
5. To exit, select the Back option or wait 10 seconds to cancel loading CDs.
eight seconds.
See Infotainment in your Owner Manual.


Note: CDs with any affixed labels may Audio Steering Wheel Controls
jam in the CD player. Label a CD using (if equipped)
a permanent marker. If more than one
CD is inserted into the slot at a time,
or if scratched or damaged CDs are
played, the CD player could be dam-
aged. When using the CD player, use
only CDs in good condition without
labels; load one CD at a time; and keep
the CD player and the loading slot free
of foreign materials, liquids or debris.

To play a specific CD:
• Press the CD button to play the
current CD.
• Press the (Disc) buttons to
select a CD.
• Press the (Track) buttons
to go to the previous/next track of the
current CD.
To eject a CD(s):
• Press the EJECT button to eject
the currently selected CD.
• Press the EJECT button, and
then press the soft key of the desired The following audio controls are located
CD to eject a specific CD. on the steering wheel:
• Press and hold the EJECT (Volume): Rotate the switch on the
button to eject all CDs. right side of the steering wheel up (+) or
down (–) to adjust the volume. Press the
If a CD is not removed after several switch to mute the vehicle speakers.
seconds, it will be pulled back into the
player automatically. (Voice In): Press this button to
interact with the OnStar or Bluetooth
system.
(Call End): Press this button to end
a call.
SRCE (Source): Press this button to
switch between FM1, FM2, AM, CD and
an AUX device (if equipped).

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(Next/Previous): Rotate the CONVENIENCE
switch on the left side of the steering
wheel to go to the next/previous preset Remote Vehicle Start
radio station or, when playing a CD,
to the next/previous track. This feature allows you to start the
engine from outside the vehicle by
Press the switch to go to the next using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
CD in the multiple-disc CD player transmitter. The remote start capability
(if equipped). must be turned on using the Driver
See Infotainment in your Owner Manual. Information Center.
During a remote start, the manual cli-
mate control system will not operate
XM ® Radio until the key is turned on. The automatic
XM Radio offers more than 170 chan- climate control system (if equipped) will
nels of digital-quality sound that goes default to a set temperature of 73°F
wherever you go — coast to coast. (23°C), regardless of the system setting
prior to turning off the vehicle.
After a free three-month trial period,
activation and service subscription Once the key is turned on, both systems
fees apply. Service is based in the will operate at the last setting before the
continental U.S. and Canada. For vehicle was turned off.
more information, visit XM online at Starting the Vehicle
www.XMradio.com or call To remote-start the vehicle:
1-800-929-2100.
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle. (Transmitter range is within
approximately 164 feet of the
vehicle.)
Bluetooth ® System (if equipped)
2. Press and release the (Lock)
The in-vehicle Bluetooth system allows button on the transmitter.
users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell 3. Immediately press and hold the
phone to make and receive hands-free (Remote Start) button for about four
phone calls using the vehicle’s audio seconds. When the vehicle starts, the
system, microphone and controls. The parking lamps will light and remain on
Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be while the engine is running. The
paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth sys- engine will continue running for 10
tem before it can be used in the vehicle. minutes.
Not all phones will support all functions. 4. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute
Visit www.pontiac.com/bluetooth for time extension. Only two consecutive
more information. remote starts are allowed.
For instructions on how to use the system, see
Infotainment in your Owner Manual.


When you enter the vehicle after a Exterior Lamps Control
remote start, the ignition must be turned
to the On position before driving.
Note: The Remote Vehicle Start feature
will not operate if the key is in the igni-
tion, the hood is open, or the Check
Engine light is illuminated on the instru-
ment panel cluster.

Canceling a Remote Start
If you wish to turn off the engine instead
of driving after a remote start:
• Press and hold the (Remote Start)
button until the parking lamps turn off. The exterior lamps control switch, locat-
• Press and release the Hazard ed on the left side of the instrument
Warning Flashers button. Press it panel, can be rotated to the following
again to turn off the flashers. positions:
• Turn the key in the ignition switch to (Off): This position turns off the
the On position and then off. Automatic Headlamps or the manually
activated headlamps and parking lamps.
AUTO (Automatic Headlamps):
This position enables the Automatic
Automatic Headlamp System/ Headlamp System.
Exterior Lamps (Parking Lamps): This position
turns on the parking lamps and
The Automatic Headlamp System turns taillamps.
on the Daytime Running Lamps in the
daytime and the headlamps and other (Headlamps): This position turns
exterior lamps at night or when neces- on the headlamps, parking lamps and
sary. The system uses a light sensor, taillamps.
located on top of the instrument panel, (Fog Lamps): Pull out the control
to determine light conditions. For proper switch to turn on the fog lamps and push
operation, avoid placing any objects on it in to turn off the fog lamps. The fog
or near the sensor. lamps will not operate when the control
switch is in the Off position.
See Lighting in your Owner Manual.

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Interior Lamps Windshield Wipers and Washer
Instrument Panel Brightness
The instrument
panel lighting
buttons are
located above
the exterior
lamps control
switch.
• To adjust The windshield wipers feature an over-
the instrument panel lighting, size driver-side wiper.
press and hold the + (bright)
or – (dim) button. The wipers and washers lever, located
on the right side of the steering column,
• To activate the night panel mode, operates in the following positions:
which illuminates only the speed-
ometer, information displays and (Mist): Move the lever down from
warning lights, press both the + the Off position to turn the wipers on for
(bright) and – (dim) buttons. Press one wipe.
both buttons again to turn on the full (Off): Move the lever to this position
instrument panel lighting. to turn off the wipers.
Dome Lamps (Intermittent): Move the lever up to
The dome lamp controls are located on the first position to set a delay between
the front dome lamp. wipes. Rotate the control band to
adjust the delay. The wipers activate
more frequently as the band is rotated
upward.
1 (Low): Move the lever up to the sec-
ond position for steady, low-speed
wipes.
2 (High): Move the lever up to the third
position for rapid, high-speed wipes.
• To turn the front and rear dome lamps
on or off while the doors are closed, (Washer Fluid): Pull the lever
press the (On/Off) button. toward you to spray washer fluid on the
windshield.
• To have the dome lamps turn on See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
automatically when a door is open,
press the (Door Activated) button.
See Lighting in your Owner Manual.


Cruise Control Sunroof (if equipped)
The sunroof control is
located on the over-
head console.
• To tilt (vent) the
sunroof, turn the
control counterclockwise to one of the
three tilt positions.
Cruise control is operated by using the • To open the sunroof, turn the control
multifunction lever on the left side of the clockwise to one of the six open posi-
steering column. tions. The sunshade will open with
To set cruise control: the sunroof.
1. Press the (On/Off/Cancel) • To close the sunroof, turn the control
button on the end of the lever to turn to the closed position.
on cruise control. Cruise On will See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
appear on the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
2. When traveling at the desired speed, Power Windows and Mirrors
rotate the control band on the lever
down to the SET – position. Cruise The power switches for the windows and
Active will appear on the DIC. outside rearview mirrors are located on
the center console.
To adjust or cancel cruise control:
Express-Down Front Windows
• Rotate the control band down to the
SET – position to reduce the set • To operate the express-down feature,
speed or up to the RES + position press and hold the desired window
to increase speed. switch for approximately one second
and the window will lower automati-
• Press the (On/Off/Cancel) cally. To stop the window, pull or
button once or press the brake pedal press the switch momentarily.
to cancel cruise control but retain the
set speed in memory. Cruise Inactive • Press the switch partway to lower the
will appear on the DIC. Rotate the window a small amount.
control band up to the RES + position
to resume the set speed.
• Press the (On/Off/Cancel) B C
button twice to turn off cruise control.
Cruise Off will appear on the DIC.
Cruise control turns off and the set
speed is erased each time the vehicle A
is turned off.

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Window Lockout PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
• Press the (Window Lockout) Sport Shift Mode and
button (A) to prevent the rear Driver Shift Control
windows from operating except from
the center console. Press the button The automatic
again to turn off the lockout feature. transmission
Power Mirrors features a
To adjust the position of an outside performance
power mirror: Sport shift
mode and a
1. Move the selector switch (B) to the manually
left or right to select either the left or shifted Driver
right outside rearview mirror. Shift Control
2. Press the four-way control pad (C) (DSC) mode.
to adjust the position of the mirror. Sport Shift Mode
3. Move the selector switch to the In the Sport shift mode, the transmission
center position. will delay upshifts and allow earlier
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual. downshifts to enhance performance.
• To activate Sport shift mode, move
the shift lever to the right of the Drive
Rear Seat Pass-Through (D) position. Do not move the shift
lever up or down to the + or – posi-
tion; otherwise, Driver Shift Control
will be enabled.
The current gear is shown in the Driver
Information Center while the transmis-
sion is in the Sport shift mode.
Driver Shift Control
DSC allows the driver to shift gears
similar to a manual transmission. When
The rear seat has a center pass-through using this feature, the vehicle can be
section that may be folded forward to driven in a sportier manner. DSC also
gain access to the trunk or for carrying can be used to downshift when driving
long loads. The back of the pass- on a downhill grade to provide engine
through also has two cupholders. braking.
• To fold the pass-through, press the To enable DSC, move the shift lever to
lock button on the top center of the the right of the Drive (D) position.
middle seat and pull down the pass- • To upshift, tap the lever forward (+).
through section.
• To downshift, tap the lever
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual. rearward (–).


The currently selected gear is shown at During cooler conditions, the low tire
the bottom of the Driver Information pressure warning message may appear
Center. The transmission will stay in this when the vehicle is first started and then
gear until you shift or the vehicle slows turn off as you start to drive. This could
down significantly. be an early indicator that your tire pres-
If engine speed is too high or low for the sures are getting low and the tires need
requested gear, the shift will not occur. If to be inflated to the proper pressure.
engine speed is too low for the current
gear, the transmission will automatically Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor can
alert you about low tire pressure, but it
downshift to avoid engine stalling. doesn’t replace normal monthly tire
When coming to a stop, the transmis- maintenance.
sion will automatically shift to First gear.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual. See Vehicle Service and Care in your Owner Manual.

Tire Pressure Monitor StabiliTrak ® – Stability Control
System
The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you
when a significant reduction in pressure StabiliTrak is an advanced Electronic
occurs in one or more of your vehicle’s Stability Program® and traction control
tires by displaying the Tire Pressure Low system that assists with directional
message or the Tire Pressure Very control of the vehicle in difficult driving
Low message on the Driver Information conditions by reducing engine power
Center (DIC). and applying the brakes to individual
Correcting the Tire Pressure wheels. It turns on automatically every
time the vehicle is started.
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you must inflate the tire to To limit wheelspin and help maintain
the proper tire pressure (just as you directional control, the system should
must refuel the vehicle when the low always be turned on. However, if your
fuel warning light illuminates). The Tire vehicle becomes stuck and rocking the
and Loading Information label shows the vehicle is required, the system should
correct tire pressure for the tires when be turned off.
they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle
has been sitting for at least three hours
or driven no more than one mile.
You can temporarily clear the DIC mes-
sage by acknowledging it with the DIC
controls. However, a low tire pressure
warning will remain on the DIC until you
correct the tire pressure. • To turn off the StabiliTrak system,
press the (StabiliTrak) button
located in front of the shift lever.
Press it again to turn on the system.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

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Spare Tire/Inflator Kit 3. Release the button.
(if equipped) 4. Press and hold the (Enter) switch
on the left side of the steering wheel
G8 models are equipped with a compact for approximately one second.
spare tire located under the trunk floor.
5. Turn off the ignition.
G8 GT models are equipped with a tire See Vehicle Service and Care in your Owner Manual.
inflator kit, which can be used to seal
small punctures in the tread area of a
tire. The kit is located under the trunk
floor. Refer to the tire inflator kit instruc- Refueling the Vehicle
tions for complete operating information.
The fuel door is located on the pas-
See Vehicle Service and Care in your Owner Manual. senger’s side. It will not open if the
vehicle is locked.
Battery Location • To open the fuel door, press the
center of the rear edge of the door
The vehicle battery is located behind and it will pop open slightly. Pull the
an access panel on the driver’s side of door to open it fully.
the trunk. • When closing the fuel door, press the
Jump start positive and negative posts center of the rear edge of the door
are located under the hood on the driv- until it latches and is flush with the
er’s side of the vehicle. side of the vehicle. It will not close
if the vehicle is locked.
See Vehicle Service and Care in your Owner Manual.
For maximum performance, premium
fuel is recommended for vehicles
Resetting the Oil Life System equipped with the V8 engine.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
The Oil Life System calculates engine
oil life based on vehicle use and the
Service Engine Oil message is dis- Winter Tires
played when it’s necessary to change
your oil and filter. The Oil Life System Your vehicle features rear-wheel drive
should be reset to 100% only following and may be equipped with “summer
an oil change. only” performance tires, which offer ex-
To reset the Oil Life System: cellent handling on dry roads. However,
during winter months, it’s recommended
1. Press and hold the (Trip) button to switch to winter tires that will provide
on the steering wheel while turning additional traction in poor weather condi-
on the ignition. Do not start the tions. See your Pontiac dealer for infor-
engine. mation about recommended winter tires.
2. The instrument panel cluster will See Vehicle Service and Care in your Owner Manual.
prompt to clear the service code.


OWNER INFORMATION For prompt and efficient assistance when
calling, please provide the following infor-
Roadside Assistance mation to the advisor:
• Location of the vehicle
1-800-ROADSIDE
(1-800-762-3743) • Telephone number and your location
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 • Vehicle model, year and color
As the proud owner of a new Pontiac, you • Vehicle mileage
are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Roadside Assistance program. This value-
added service is intended to provide you • Vehicle license plate number
with peace of mind as you drive in the city Pontiac reserves the right to limit services
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 technically become excessive in frequency or type of
trained advisors who are available 24 occurrence.
hours a day, 365 days a year, to provide Roadside Assistance and OnStar
minor repair information or make arrange- (if equipped)
ments to tow your vehicle to the nearest If you have a current OnStar subscription,
Pontiac dealer. press the OnStar button and the vehicle
Pontiac will provide the following services will send your current GPS location to an
for 5 years/100,000 miles at no expense OnStar Advisor who will speak to you,
to you: assess your problem, contact Roadside
• Fuel delivery Assistance and relay your exact location
so you will get the help you need.
• Lockout service (identification required)
• Tow to nearest dealer for warranty My GMLink
service
• Flat tire assistance The Pontiac Owner Center at My GMLink
is a complimentary service for Pontiac
• Jump starts owners, a one-stop resource to enhance
In many instances, mechanical failures are your Pontiac ownership experience.
covered under Pontiac’s comprehensive Exclusive member benefits include online
warranty. However, when other services service reminders, vehicle maintenance
are utilized, our advisors will explain any tips, online owner manual, special
payment obligations you might incur. privileges and more. Sign up today at
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 the latest information avail-
able at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. © 2008 GM Corp. All rights reserved.

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