PONTIAC G6 2007 Owners Manual

AV (Average) SPEED:Press the information
button until AV SPEED is displayed. This shows the
vehicle’s average speed in miles per hour (mph) or
kilometers per hour (km/h).
Press and hold the enter button while AV SPEED is
displayed to reset the average vehicle speed.
OIL LIFE:Press the information button until
OIL LIFE is displayed. The engine oil life system
shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life.
It shows 100% when the system is reset after
an oil change. It will alert you to change the oil on
a schedule consistent with your driving conditions.
Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil
change. SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 328.
In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring
the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended
in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See
Scheduled Maintenance on page 431andEngine
Oil on page 325.Personalization
MENU:Press this button while the ignition is ON to
scroll through each of the personalization options in
the following order. To avoid excessive drain on the
battery, it is recommended that the headlamps are
turned off. If the vehicle is moving faster than 2 mph
(3 km/h), the personalization menu options are not
available, except for the UNITS option. All of the
personalization options may not be available on
your vehicle. Only the options available display on
the DIC.
Oil Life Reset
Units Selection (English/Metric)
Remote Start Capability
Horn Chirp During Remote Keyless Entry
Locking
Horn Chirp During Remote Keyless Entry
Unlocking
Exterior Light Flash During Remote Keyless
Entry Locking or Unlocking
Delayed Locking
Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: Specic Doors
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Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: When Key is Off
or When Shift To Park
Exterior Perimeter Lighting During Remote
Keyless Entry Unlock
Select Language: (English, French, Spanish or
German)
When the desired option is reached, press the
enter button to toggle between the modes of that
option. To make a selection, press the MENU
button again.
If no selection is made within 10 seconds, the
display reverts back to the previous information
displayed.
The MENU mode is exited when the information
button is pressed, a 10 second time period
has elapsed, the ignition is turned to OFF, or the
end of the MENU list is reached.
SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 216for
more information on the personalization options.
Enter
ENTER/r(Enter):Press this button to reset
certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge
messages on the DIC display. This button
also toggles through the options available in each
personalization menu.
DIC Warnings and Messages
These messages appear if there is a problem
detected in one of your vehicle’s systems.
A message will clear when that condition is no
longer present on the vehicle. To acknowledge a
message and clear it from the display, press
any of the three DIC buttons. If the condition is
still present, the warning message will come back
on the next time the vehicle is turned off and
back on. With most messages, a warning chime
sounds when the message displays. Your
vehicle may have other warning messages.
AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS OFF:This message
displays if the automatic headlamp system is
disabled with the headlamp switch.
AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS ON:This message
displays if the automatic headlamp system is
enabled with the headlamp switch.
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BRAKE FLUID:This message displays to inform
the driver that the brake uid level is low while the
ignition is in ON. The brake system warning light on
the instrument panel cluster also comes on. See
Brake System Warning Light on page 199for more
information. Have the brake system serviced by
your dealer as soon as possible.
CHANGE OIL SOON:This message displays
when the life of the engine oil has expired and it
should be changed.
When you acknowledge the CHANGE OIL SOON
message by clearing it from the display, you
still must reset the engine oil life system
separately. SeeEngine Oil Life System on
page 328,Engine Oil on page 325, andScheduled
Maintenance on page 431for more information.
CHECK CARGO TOP:If your vehicle has a
retractable hardtop, this message displays if the
cargo divider is not in place when operating
the retractable hardtop. Open the trunk and make
sure the cargo divider is secure and no objects
are on the divider. SeeTrunk on page 113,
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop on page 154,
andRaising the Retractable Hardtop on page 157
for more information.CHECK GAS CAP:This message displays if the
fuel cap has not been fully tightened. Recheck
the fuel cap to make sure that it is on properly.
A few driving trips with the cap properly installed
should turn the message off.
DOOR AJAR:This message displays if one or
more of the vehicle’s doors are not closed
properly. When this message displays, make sure
that the door is closed completely.
ENGINE DISABLED:This message displays if
the starting of the engine is disabled. Have
your vehicle serviced immediately by your dealer.
ENG (Engine) PWR (Power) REDUCED:This
message displays to inform you that the vehicle
has reduced engine power to avoid damaging the
engine. Reduced engine power can affect the
vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no reduction in performance, proceed
to your destination. The performance may be
reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The
vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed
while this message is on, but acceleration and
speed may be reduced. Anytime this message
stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your
dealer for service as soon as possible.
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ICE POSSIBLE:This message displays when the
outside air temperature is cold enough to create
icy road conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly.
KEY FOB BATT (Battery) LOW:This message
displays if the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter battery is low. Replace the battery in
the transmitter. See “Battery Replacement”
underRemote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 101.
LOW FUEL:This message displays along with a
low fuel warning light on the instrument panel
cluster when your vehicle is low on fuel. Rell the
fuel tank as soon as possible. SeeLow Fuel
Warning Light on page 208,Fuel on page 310,
andFilling the Tank on page 313.
LOW OIL LEVEL:This message may display on
some vehicles. For correct operation of the low oil
sensing system, your vehicle should be on a level
surface. A false LOW OIL LEVEL message may
appear if the vehicle is parked on a grade. The oil
level sensing system does not check for actual oil
level if the engine has been off for a short period of
time. The oil level is never checked while the
engine is running. If the LOW OIL LEVEL message
appears, and your vehicle has been parked on levelground with the engine off for at least 30 minutes,
the oil level should be checked by looking at the oil
dipstick. Prior to checking the oil level, be sure the
engine has been off for a few minutes and your
vehicle is on a level surface. Then check the
dipstick and add oil if necessary. SeeEngine Oil on
page 325.
LOW WASHER FLUID:This message displays
when your vehicle is low on windshield washer
uid. Rell the windshield washer uid reservoir as
soon as possible. See “Adding Washer Fluid”
underWindshield Washer Fluid on page 350.
PARKING BRAKE:This message displays if the
parking brake is left engaged and you try to
drive away. SeeParking Brake on page 135for
more information.
POWER STEERING:This message displays if a
problem has been detected with the electric
power steering, if your vehicle has this feature.
Have your vehicle serviced immediately by
your dealer.
SERVICE AIR BAG:This message displays if
there is a problem with the airbag system.
Have your vehicle serviced immediately by your
dealer.
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TOP INOP (Inoperative) – TRUNK:If your
vehicle has a retractable hardtop, this message
displays if the trunk lid is not completely closed
when operating the retractable hardtop. Make sure
that the trunk lid is closed when operating the
retractable hardtop. SeeTrunk on page 113,
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop on page 154,
andRaising the Retractable Hardtop on page 157
for more information.
TOP MOVE COMPLT (Complete):If your vehicle
has a retractable hardtop, this message displays
when the retractable hardtop has lowered or raised
completely. SeeLowering the Retractable
Hardtop on page 154andRaising the Retractable
Hardtop on page 157for more information.
TOP NOT ALLOWED:If your vehicle has a
retractable hardtop, this message displays if the
retractable hardtop button is pressed while
the vehicle is not in PARK (P). Make sure that the
vehicle is in PARK (P) when operating the
retractable hardtop. SeeLowering the Retractable
Hardtop on page 154andRaising the Retractable
Hardtop on page 157for more information.TOP NOT SECURE:If your vehicle has a
retractable hardtop, this message displays when
the retractable hardtop button is released before
the top open or close operation is complete. Press
and hold the retractable hardtop button to fully open
or close the top. SeeLowering the Retractable
Hardtop on page 154andRaising the Retractable
Hardtop on page 157for more information.
TOP OVER TEMP (Temperature):If your vehicle
has a retractable hardtop, this message displays
when the retractable hardtop button is pressed and
the hardtop pump motor temperature is too hot.
Wait for the hardtop pump motor to cool down
before using the retractable hardtop. SeeLowering
the Retractable Hardtop on page 154and
Raising the Retractable Hardtop on page 157for
more information.
TOP TOO COLD:If your vehicle has a retractable
hardtop, this message displays when the
retractable hardtop button is pressed and the
hardtop pump motor temperature is too cold. Wait
for the hardtop pump motor to warm up before
using the retractable hardtop. SeeLowering
the Retractable Hardtop on page 154andRaising
the Retractable Hardtop on page 157for more
information.
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TRUNK AJAR:This message displays when the
trunk lid is not closed completely. Make sure
that the trunk lid is closed completely. SeeTrunk
on page 113for more information.
DIC Vehicle Personalization
The following personalization options may appear
on your vehicle’s audio display by pressing the
MENU button:
OIL LIFE RESET:When this option is displayed,
you can reset the engine oil life system. To
reset the system, seeEngine Oil Life System on
page 328.
UNITS:When UNITS appears on the display,
press the enter button to move between METRIC
or ENGLISH. When you have made your
choice, press the MENU button to record your
selection. The initial setting from the factory
is English for the United States and metric for
Canada.
If you choose English, all information will be
displayed in English units. For example, distance
in miles and fuel economy in miles per gallon
is displayed.If you choose metric, all information will be
displayed in metric units. For example, distance in
kilometers and fuel economy in liters per
100 kilometers is displayed.
The unit measurement will also change the trip
odometer, temperature, and average fuel economy
displays.
REMOTE START:If your vehicle has this feature,
the remote start option can be enabled or
disabled. When REMOTE START appears on the
display, press the enter button to move between
OFF and ON. When you have made your
choice, press the MENU button to record your
selection. The initial setting from the factory is ON.
LOCK HORN:If your vehicle has Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE), this option which allows the
vehicle’s horn to chirp every time the lock
button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, can be
enabled or disabled. When LOCK HORN
appears on the display, press the enter button to
move between ON and OFF. When you have
made your choice, press the MENU button
to record your selection. The initial setting from
the factory is OFF.
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UNLOCK HORN:If your vehicle has Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE), this option which allows the
vehicle’s horn to chirp every time the unlock button
on the RKE transmitter is pressed, can be enabled
or disabled. When UNLOCK HORN appears on the
display, press the enter button to move between
ON and OFF. When you have made your choice,
press the MENU button to record your selection.
The initial setting from the factory is OFF.
LIGHT FLASH:If your vehicle has Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE), this option which allows the
vehicle’s exterior perimeter lighting to ash every
time the lock, unlock, or trunk release buttons on
the RKE transmitter are pressed, can be enabled or
disabled. When LIGHT FLASH appears on the
display, press the enter button to move between
OFF and ON. When you have made your choice,
press the MENU button to record your selection.
The initial setting from the factory is ON.
DELAY LOCK:The delayed locking option, which
delays the actual locking of the vehicle, can be
enabled or disabled. When DELAY LOCK appears
on the display, press the enter button to move
between OFF and ON. When you have made your
choice, press the MENU button to record your
selection. The initial setting from the factory is ON.AUTO UNLK (Unlock):The automatic door
unlocking option, which allows the vehicle
to automatically unlock certain doors can be
enabled or disabled. When AUTO UNLK appears
on the display, press the enter button to move
between ALL, DRIVER, or NONE. When you have
made your choice, press and the MENU button
to record your selection. The initial setting from the
factory is ALL.
If you have a manual transaxle vehicle, the
door(s) will automatically unlock when the ignition
is turned off.
If you have an automatic transaxle vehicle, you
can select when the automatic unlocking will occur.
See “UNLK (Unlock) (Automatic Transaxle
Only)” following.
SeeProgrammable Automatic Door Unlock on
page 111for more information.
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UNLK (Unlock) (Automatic
Transaxle Only):This screen displays only if
your vehicle has an automatic transaxle and
DRIVER or ALL is selected for the AUTO UNLK
option. This option determines when the automatic
door unlocking will occur, when either the key is
turned to OFF or the vehicle is shifted into
PARK (P). When UNLK appears on the display,
press the enter button to move between KEY OFF
and SHIFT TO P (Park). When you have made
your choice, press the MENU button to record your
selection. The initial setting from the factory is
SHIFT TO P (Park). SeeProgrammable Automatic
Door Unlock on page 111for more information.
EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS:If your vehicle has
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), this option, which
allows the vehicle’s exterior perimeter lighting
to turn on each time the unlock button on the RKE
transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or
disabled. When EXT LIGHTS appears on the
display, press the enter button to move between
ON and OFF. When you have made your
choice, press the MENU button to record your
selection. The initial setting from the factory is ON.LANGUAGE:To select your choice of language,
press the enter button to move between the
optional languages.
The languages are ENGLISH, FRENCH,
SPANISH, and GERMAN.
Choosing a language will display all of the
information on the DIC in the desired language.
When you have made your choice, press the
MENU button for at least one second to record
your selection. The initial setting from the factory is
ENGLISH.
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Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then
read the pages following to familiarize yourself
with its features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a
safer driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving on
page 254. By taking a few moments to read this
manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s
audio system, you can use it with less effort, as
well as take advantage of its features. While your
vehicle is parked, set up your audio system by
presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the
tone and adjusting the speakers. Then, when
driving conditions permit, you can tune to
your favorite stations using the presets and
steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them.{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far greater
access to audio stations and song listings.
Giving extended attention to entertainment
tasks while driving can cause a crash and
you or others can be injured or killed.
Always keep your eyes on the road and
your mind on the drive — avoid engaging
in extended searching while driving.
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for
safe driving. For more information, seeDefensive
Driving on page 254.
Here are some ways in which you can help avoid
distraction while driving.
While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
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Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment
to your vehicle, such as an audio system,
CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone,
or two-way radio, make sure that it can be
added by checking with your dealer. Also,
check federal rules covering mobile radio and
telephone units. If sound equipment can be
added, it is very important to do it properly.
Added sound equipment may interfere with the
operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or
other systems, and even damage them.
Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the
operation of sound equipment that has
been added.
Your vehicle has a feature called Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio
system can be played even after the ignition
is turned off. SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 124for more information.Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS)
To set the hour, press the clock button. The clock
symbol appears on the display and the hour
number ashes. Turn the ADJ (adjust) knob to
increase or to decrease the hours. To set
the minutes, press the clock button again. The
minute numbers ashes. Turn the ADJ knob
to increase or to decrease the minutes. The time
can be set with the ignition on or off.
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