center console PONTIAC G6 2009 Owners Manual

Keys...............................................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation...................................................2-4
Remote Vehicle Start......................................2-6
Doors and Locks.............................................2-9
Door Locks....................................................2-9
Power Door Locks..........................................2-9
Door Ajar Reminder........................................2-9
Delayed Locking...........................................2-10
Automatic Door Lock.....................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks..............................2-11
Lockout Protection........................................2-11
Trunk..........................................................2-12
Windows........................................................2-14
Power Windows............................................2-15
Sun Visors...................................................2-17
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-17
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-17
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer.............2-19
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation.................................................2-19
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-21
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-21
Ignition Positions..........................................2-21
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-22Starting the Engine.......................................2-23
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-25
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-26
Parking Brake..............................................2-31
Shifting Into Park..........................................2-32
Shifting Out of Park......................................2-34
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-34
Engine Exhaust............................................2-35
Running the Vehicle While Parked..................2-36
Mirrors...........................................................2-37
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-37
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror................2-37
Compass.....................................................2-38
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-39
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-39
OnStar
®System.............................................2-40
Storage Areas................................................2-43
Glove Box...................................................2-43
Cupholders..................................................2-43
Center Console Storage.................................2-43
Convenience Net..........................................2-43
Sunroof.........................................................2-43
Retractable Hardtop........................................2-44
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop...................2-44
Raising the Retractable Hardtop......................2-47
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1

Automatic Transmission Operation
The vehicle will have one of these styles of shifter
located in the center console between the seats.
P (Park):This position locks your front wheels.
It is the best position to use when you start the
engine because your vehicle cannot move easily.{CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift
lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake
rmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure the
vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly
level ground, always set the parking brake and
move the shift lever to P (Park). SeeShifting Into
Park on page 2-32. If you are pulling a trailer, see
Towing a Trailer on page 4-30.
Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before
starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic
transmission shift lock control system. You must apply
the regular brake rst, then press the shift lever button
before you can shift from P (Park) while the ignition key
is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease
pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the
way into P (Park) as you maintain brake application.
2-26

Storage Areas
Glove Box
Lift up on the glove box lever to open it.
Cupholders
There are two cupholders in the front center console of
the vehicle and two in the rear of the center console.
Pull down the door on the rear of the center console
to use the rear seat cupholders.
Center Console Storage
The center console has a separate storage area. Pull
up the release handle on the front of the cover to open
the compartment.
In the oor console is a power accessory outlet.
SeeAccessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-19for
more information.
Convenience Net
Use the convenience net, located in the rear, to store
small loads as far forward as possible. The net should
not be used to store heavy loads.
Sunroof
The vehicle may have a
power sliding sunroof.
The ignition must be on or
in the accessory position,
or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) must be
active.
SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-22.
The switch used to operate the sunroof is located in the
overhead console.
To open or close the sunroof, press and hold the front
or rear of the switch.
2-43

Accessory Power Outlet(s)
Accessory power outlets can be used to connect
auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular
telephone or CB radio.
There are two accessory power outlets, located on the
center console below the climate controls. If the
vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS), one
accessory power outlet is in the center storage console
and the other is on the center console below the
climate controls.
To use an outlet, remove the protective cap. When not
in use, always cover the outlet with the protective cap.
The accessory power outlet is operational at all times.
Notice:If electrical devices are left plugged
into a power outlet, the battery may drain causing
the vehicle not to start or damage to the battery.
This would not be covered by the warranty.
Always unplug all electrical devices when turning
off the vehicle.Certain electrical accessories are not compatible with
the accessory power outlet and could result in blown
vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem,
see your dealer/retailer for additional information on
the accessory power outlet.
Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to the
vehicle can damage it or keep other components
from working as they should. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use
equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of
20 amperes. Check with your dealer/retailer before
adding electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow
the proper installation instructions included with
the equipment.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by the 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.
3-19

Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Fuses in the fuse block protect the power windows.
When the current load is too heavy, the fuse opens
protecting the circuit until the problem is xed.
Fuses
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible links. This greatly reduces the chance of
damage caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure to
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical
size and rating.There are three fuse blocks in your vehicle: one in the
center of the instrument panel, one in the engine
compartment and one in the trunk.
There is a fuse puller located on the instrument panel
fuse block. It can be used to easily remove fuses
from the fuse block.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse block is located on the
passenger side of the vehicle, on the lower portion of
the instrument panel console near the oor.
Remove the console cover to access the fuse block,
then remove the fuse block cover to access the fuses.
The vehicle may not be equipped with all the fuses
and features listed.
5-110

Care of
Safety Belts..............................................5-104
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-43
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-53
Chains, Tire...................................................5-84
Charging System Light....................................3-34
Check
Engine Lamp..............................................3-38
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-12
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-108
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-43
Infants and Young Children...........................1-39
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-48
Older Children.............................................1-36
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................1-56
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-58
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-46
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels......................................5-107
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-105
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-103
Finish Care...............................................5-106
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces...............................................5-104Cleaning (cont.)
Interior.....................................................5-102
Leather....................................................5-104
Tires........................................................5-107
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-108
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-105
Weatherstrips............................................5-105
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................5-106
Climate Control System...................................3-20
Automatic...................................................3-24
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-28
Clock, Setting.................................................3-53
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Compact Spare Tire......................................5-101
Compass.......................................................2-38
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-17
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Convenience Net............................................2-43
Coolant
Engine.......................................................5-33
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-37
Cooling System..............................................5-32
Courtesy Lamps.............................................3-16
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Cruise Control Light........................................3-41
Cupholders....................................................2-43
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Security Light.................................................3-41
Service........................................................... 5-4
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
Vehicle..................................................... 5-6
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . 5-5
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-5
Engine Soon Lamp......................................3-38
Publications Ordering Information...................7-15
Service, Scheduling Appointments.....................7-10
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-74
Setting the Clock............................................3-53
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-107
Shifting Into Park............................................2-32
Shifting Out of Park........................................2-34
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Spare Tire
Compact...................................................5-101
Installing....................................................5-89
Removing...................................................5-87
Storing.......................................................5-94
Specications, Capacities...............................5-118
Speedometer..................................................3-30
Split Bench Seat (60/40)..................................1-12
StabiliTrak Not Ready Light..............................3-36StabiliTrak®Indicator Light...............................3-36
Stabilitrak®System........................................... 4-6
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-6
Starting the Engine.........................................2-23
Steering.......................................................... 4-9
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-68
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-43
Convenience Net.........................................2-43
Cupholders.................................................2-43
Glove Box..................................................2-43
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-19
Sun Visors.....................................................2-17
Sunroof.........................................................2-43
T
Tachometer....................................................3-30
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and
Back-Up Lamps.......................5-54, 5-55, 5-56
TCS Active Light.............................................3-36
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-36
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-68
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-17
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