center console PONTIAC G5 2007 Owners Manual

OnStar®System.......................................... 127
Storage Areas............................................. 131
Glove Box................................................. 131
Cupholder(s).............................................. 131Center Console Storage Area.................... 131
Driver’s Storage Compartment................... 131
Convenience Net....................................... 131
Sunroof....................................................... 132
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Storage Areas
Glove Box
Open the glove box by lifting up on the lever.
Close the glove box with a rm push.
Cupholder(s)
There are two cupholders located at the front of
the center console, in front of the shift lever. There
are also cupholders for the rear seat passengers
located at the rear of the center console.
Center Console Storage Area
Your vehicle may have a center console armrest
with storage area. Use the lever on the front of the
console to open it.
Driver’s Storage Compartment
The driver’s storage compartment is located near
the left side of the steering column on the
bottom of the instrument panel. Pull the cover
down to open. It can be used to store small items.
Convenience Net
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You
will see it inside the back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads behind the net. It can help keep
them from falling over during sharp turns or
quick starts and stops.
Unclip a corner of the convenience net to t larger
objects behind the net, then reclip it to secure
them in place. The net is not for larger, heavier
loads. Store them in the trunk as far forward
as you can.
You can unhook the net so that it will lie at when
you are not using it.
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The battery can be discharged at idle if the
electrical loads are very high. This is true for all
vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator)
may not be spinning fast enough at idle to
produce all the power that is needed for very high
electrical loads.
A high electrical load occurs when several of the
following loads are on: headlamps, high beams,
fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate
control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine
cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into
accessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the
battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s
output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It can
increase engine idle speed to generate more
power, whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce
the power demands of some accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels,
without being noticeable. In rare cases at the
highest levels of corrective action, this action may
be noticeable to the driver.Battery Run-Down Protection
Your vehicle has a battery saver feature designed
to protect your vehicle’s battery.
When any interior lamp is left on and the ignition is
turned off, the battery rundown protection system
will automatically turn the lamp off after 20 minutes.
This will avoid draining the battery.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
Accessory power outlets can be used to connect
electrical equipment such as a cellular phone
or CB radio.
The accessory power outlet is located in the
center console, rearward of the shift lever.
To use the outlet, remove the cover. When not in
use, always cover the outlet with the protective cap.
Notice:Leaving electrical equipment on for
extended periods will drain the battery. Always
turn off electrical equipment when not in use
and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the
maximum amperage rating.
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Certain electrical accessories may not be
compatible with the accessory power outlet and
could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses.
If you experience a problem, see your dealer for
additional information on the accessory power
outlet.
Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to
your vehicle may damage it or keep other
components from working as they should. The
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Do not use equipment exceeding maximum
amperage rating of 20 amperes. Check with
your dealer before adding electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to
follow the installation instructions included with the
equipment.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can
cause damage not covered by your warranty.
Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory
bracket from the plug because the power
outlets are designed for accessory power
plugs only.Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
Your vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette
lighter. To use the lighter, located on the instrument
panel below the climate controls, push it in all the
way and let go. When it is ready, it will pop back out
by itself.
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while it
is heating will not allow the lighter to back
away from the heating element when it is hot.
Damage from overheating may occur to the
lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be
blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in
while it is heating. Do not use equipment
exceeding maximum amperage rating of
15 amperes.
To clean the center console ashtray, remove the
entire ashtray and empty it.
Notice:If you put papers, pins, or other
ammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes
or other smoking materials could ignite them
and possibly damage your vehicle. Never put
ammable items in the ashtray.
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California Fuel............................................. 271
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 269
Capacities and Specications...................... 369
Carbon Monoxide....... 98,123, 243, 256, 257
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 356
Your CD Player........................................ 216
Your CDs ................................................. 216
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 205
Center Console Storage Area...................... 131
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL).... 315
Chains, Tire................................................. 336
Charging System Light................................ 164
Check
Engine Light............................................ 168
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 276
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 360
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 45
Infants and Young Children........................ 42
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 51
Older Children........................................... 39
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position................................. 57Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 60
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 49
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 151
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 358
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 357
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 354
Finish Care.............................................. 357
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 353
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces.......................... 355
Tires........................................................ 359
Underbody Maintenance........................... 360
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 356
Weatherstrips........................................... 356
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 358
Climate Control System............................... 152
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment........... 155
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 155
Clutch, Hydraulic......................................... 286
Collision Damage Repair............................. 404
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 35
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 352
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 102
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Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......... 78
Setting the Time.................................186, 187
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 359
Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 119
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 121
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................ 30
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 140
Spare Tire
Compact.................................................. 352
Installing.................................................. 344
Removing................................................ 339
Storing..................................................... 349
Specications, Capacities............................ 369
Speedometer............................................... 159
Starting Your Engine................................... 110
Steering...................................................... 227
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 214
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 139
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area................... 131
Convenience Net..................................... 131
Cupholder(s)............................................ 131
Driver’s Storage Compartment................. 131
Glove Box................................................ 131
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 248
Sun Visors.................................................. 102
Snroof......................................................... 132T
Tachometer................................................. 159
Taillamps
Turn Signal Lamps................................... 316
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 316
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 214
Theft-Deterrent Systems .............................. 102
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 102
PASS-Key
®III+........................................ 104
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................ 104
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 139
Tires........................................................... 320
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning............................................... 358
Buying New Tires..................................... 330
Chains..................................................... 336
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 338
Cleaning.................................................. 359
Compact Spare Tire................................. 352
Different Size........................................... 332
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 337
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 327
Inspection and Rotation............................ 328
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 344
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