ignition PONTIAC G6 2007 Owners Manual

Heated Seats
Your vehicle may have heated front seats.
The buttons are located
on the outboard side of
the driver’s and front
passenger’s seats.Press the top of the switch to turn the feature on.
The seat will heat to the high setting. The
indicator light above the switch will be lit next to
the number 2.
Press the top of the switch again to go to the low
heat setting. The indicator light will be lit next
to the number 1.
Press the bottom of the switch to turn the
feature off.
The heated seat feature will turn off when the
ignition is turned off.
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There is no top tether anchor in the right front
passenger’s position. Do not secure a child seat in
this position if a national or local law requires
that the top tether be anchored, or if the
instructions that come with the child restraint say
that the top tether must be anchored. See
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
on page 60if the child restraint has a top
tether.
You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure
the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow
the instructions that came with the child restraint.
Secure the child in the child restraint when and as
the instructions say.
1. Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s
frontal airbag. SeePassenger Sensing
System on page 87. General Motors
recommends that rear-facing child restraints
be secured in a rear seat, even if the airbag is
off. If your child restraint is forward-facing,
move the seat as far back as it will go before
securing the child restraint in this seat.
SeeManual Seats on page 9orPower Seat
on page 10.When the passenger sensing system has
turned off the right front passenger’s frontal
airbag, the off indicator in the passenger airbag
status indicator should light and stay lit
when you turn the ignition to ON or START.
SeePassenger Airbag Status Indicator
on page 197.
2. Put the child restraint on the seat.
3. If your vehicle has retractable hardtop or is a
coupe, remove the safety belt from the guide
on the head restraint by sliding the webbing
through the opening on the guide. Do not
secure the child restraint with the safety belt
routed through the guide.
4. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and
shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt
through or around the restraint. The child
restraint instructions will show you how.
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In many crashes severe enough to inate the
airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle
deformation. Additional windshield breakage may
also occur from the right front passenger
airbag.
Airbags are designed to inate only once.
After an airbag inates, you will need
some new parts for the airbag system. If you
do not get them, the airbag system will
not be there to help protect you in another
crash. A new system will include airbag
modules and possibly other parts. The service
manual for your vehicle covers the need to
replace other parts.
Your vehicle has a crash sensing and
diagnostic module which records information
after a crash. SeeVehicle Data Collection and
Event Data Recorders on page 461.
Let only qualied technicians work on the
airbag system. Improper service can mean that
the airbag system will not work properly.
See your dealer for service.
Passenger Sensing System
Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system.
The passenger airbag status indicator on the
instrument panel will be visible when you turn your
ignition key to ON or START. The words ON
and OFF or the symbol for on and off, will
be visible during the system check. If you use
remote start to start your vehicle from a distance,
if equipped, you may not see the system check.
When the system check is complete, either
the word ON or the word OFF, or the symbol for
on or the symbol for off will be visible. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 197.
The passenger sensing system will turn off the
right front passenger’s frontal airbag under certain
conditions. The driver’s airbags are not part of
the passenger sensing system.
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Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle
Airbags affect how your vehicle should be
serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in
several places around your vehicle. You do
not want the system to inate while someone is
working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the
service manual have information about servicing
your vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a
service manual, seeService Publications
Ordering Information on page 468.
{CAUTION:
For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key
is turned off and the battery is
disconnected, an airbag can still inate
during improper service. You can be
injured if you are close to an airbag when
it inates. Avoid yellow connectors. They
are probably part of the airbag system. Be
sure to follow proper service procedures,
and make sure the person performing
work for you is qualied to do so.
The airbag system does not need regular
maintenance.
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Keys.............................................................. 99
Remote Keyless Entry System.................. 100
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation............................................... 101
Doors and Locks........................................ 108
Door Locks................................................ 108
Power Door Locks..................................... 109
Door Ajar Reminder.................................. 109
Delayed Locking........................................ 110
Automatic Door Lock................................. 110
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock....... 111
Rear Door Security Locks......................... 111
Lockout Protection..................................... 112
Trunk........................................................ 113
Windows...................................................... 115
Power Windows........................................ 116
Sun Visors................................................ 117
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 118
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 118
PASS-Key
®III+......................................... 120
PASS-Key®III+ Operation......................... 120Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 122
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 122
Ignition Positions....................................... 122
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 124
Starting the Engine.................................... 125
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
(Automatic Transaxle)............................ 127
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 128
Automatic Transaxle Operation.................. 129
Manual Transaxle Operation...................... 134
Parking Brake........................................... 135
Shifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transaxle)............................ 136
Shifting Out of Park (P)
(Automatic Transaxle)............................ 138
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transaxle)................................ 138
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 139
Engine Exhaust......................................... 140
Running the Engine While Parked............. 141
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Keys
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous for many
reasons. They could operate the power
windows or other controls or even make
the vehicle move. The children or others
could be badly injured or even killed.
Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with
children.
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One key is used for the
ignition and all locks.
When a new vehicle is delivered to the dealer, the
key has a key tag. This tag has a bar-coded key
code that tells your dealer how to make extra keys.
This tag may be removed and kept by your dealer.
If it has not been removed, keep the tag in a safe
place. If you lose your key, your dealer can easily
make another one by using the key code. See
Roadside Assistance Program on page 456for
more information.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in your
vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle
to get in. Be sure you have spare keys.Remote Keyless Entry System
If the vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
system, it operates on a radio frequency subject
to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
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The following functions may be available if your
vehicle has the RKE system.
/(Remote Vehicle Start):If your vehicle has
this feature, the engine may be started from outside
the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See “Remote
Vehicle Start” later in this section for more detailed
information.
Q(Lock):Press the lock button to lock all the
doors. The interior lamps will turn off after all of the
doors are closed. If enabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC), the remote lock feedback
can be programmed to have the horn chirp and/or
the turn signals ash when the RKE transmitter is
used to lock the vehicle’s doors. See “LOCK
HORN” and “LIGHT FLASH” underDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 216for more information.
Pressing the lock button may also arm the content
theft-deterrent system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent
on page 118.
K(Unlock):Press the unlock button to unlock the
driver’s door. If the button is pressed again within
ve seconds, all remaining doors will unlock.
The interior lamps will turn on and stay on for
20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If
enabled through the DIC, the remote unlock
feedback can be programmed to have the horn
chirp and/or the turn signals ash when the RKE
transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle’s doors.
See “UNLOCK HORN” and “LIGHT FLASH” under
DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 216for more
information.
If enabled through the DIC, and it is dark enough
outside, the vehicle’s high-beam headlamps,
parking lamps, and back-up lamps will turn on each
time the unlock button on the transmitter is pressed.
These exterior lamps will stay on for 20 seconds,
or until a door is opened. See “EXT (Exterior)
LIGHTS” underDIC Vehicle Personalization on
page 216for additional information.
Pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter
will disarm the content theft-deterrent system. See
Content Theft-Deterrent on page 118.
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V(Remote Trunk Release):Press and hold
this button for approximately one second to open
the trunk. The trunk will open using the transmitter
when the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h),
when the ignition is off, or when the vehicle shift
lever is in PARK (P), if your vehicle has an
automatic transaxle.
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):This button
may be used to locate your vehicle. When you
press and release this button, the horn will sound
three times and the headlamps and turn signals will
ash three times. Press and hold the button for
approximately three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn will sound and the headlamps and
turn signals will ash for 30 seconds. Press the
button again to cancel the panic alarm.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer. Remember to
bring any additional transmitters so they can also
be re-coded to match the new transmitter.
Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter,
the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.
Each vehicle can have up to four transmitters
matched to it.
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3. Snap the front and back together tightly so
moisture will not get inside the transmitter.
4. Test the operation of the transmitter with the
vehicle.
Remote Vehicle Start
Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature.
This feature allows you to start the engine from
outside the vehicle. It may also start the vehicle’s
heating or air conditioning systems and rear
window defogger. When the remote start system
is active and the vehicle has an automatic climate
control system, it will automatically regulate the
inside temperature. Normal operation of the system
will return after the ignition key is turned to ON.
Laws in some communities may restrict the use
of remote starters. For example, some laws may
require a person using remote start to have the
vehicle in view when doing so. Check local
regulations for any requirements on remote
starting of vehicles.Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle
is low on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel.
The remote start feature provides two separate
starts per ignition cycle, each with 10 minutes of
engine running time.
The remote start feature needs to be reset after
your vehicle’s engine is started two times using
the transmitter’s remote start button. To reset the
remote start feature, insert the vehicle’s key into
the ignition switch and turn it to ON. SeeIgnition
Positions on page 122for information regarding the
ignition positions on your vehicle.
You can start your vehicle’s engine from
approximately 197 feet (60 m) away. However, the
range may be less while the vehicle is running,
and as a result you may need to be closer to your
vehicle to turn it off than you were to turn it on.
There are other conditions which can affect
the performance of the transmitter, seeRemote
Keyless Entry System on page 100for additional
information.
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