trunk PONTIAC G8 2009 Owners Manual

Heated Seats
On vehicles with heated front seats,
the controls are located on the center
console. To operate the heated seats
the ignition must be on.
L(Heated Seat):Press to turn on
the heated seat.
A light indicates that the feature is
working. The number of indicator
lights shows the level of heat
selected: one for low, two for
medium, and three for high. Press
the button to cycle through the
temperature settings and to turn the
heat off.
Rear Seats
Rear Seat Operation
The center seatback folds forward
to allow access to the trunk.
Press the button at the top of the
seatback to release it, then fold
it forward.
Lift the seatback to return it to the
sitting position. Move the safety belt
out of the way, and push the
seatback until it is locked in place.
Safety Belts
This section of the manual describes
how to use safety belts properly.
It also describes some things not to
do with safety belts.
{CAUTION
Do not let anyone ride where a
safety belt cannot be worn
properly. In a crash, if you or your
passenger(s) are not wearing
safety belts, the injuries can be
much worse. You can hit things
inside the vehicle harder or be
ejected from the vehicle. You and
your passenger(s) can be seriously
injured or killed. In the same crash,
you might not be, if you are
buckled up. Always fasten your
safety belt, and check that your
passenger(s) are restrained
properly too.
Seats and Restraints 1-5

Keys, Doors and
Windows
Keys
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
Door Locks.........................2-8
Power Door Locks..............2-9
Rear Door Security
Locks................................2-9
Trunk................................2-10
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems. . . .2-11
Immobilizer.......................2-11
Immobilizer Operation.......2-12
Content Theft-Deterrent.....2-13
Windows
Windows...........................2-14
Power Windows................2-15
Sun Visors........................2-15
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror. . . .2-16
Compass..........................2-16
Outside Power Mirror(s). . . .2-17
Outside Convex Mirror......2-18
Sunroof
Sunroof.............................2-18
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1

Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter functions will work
up to 195 feet (60 m) away from
the vehicle.
There are other conditions which
can affect the performance of
the transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 2-3.The following functions may be
available if the vehicle has the
RKE system.Q(Lock):Press to lock all doors.
If enabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC), the turn
signal indicators ash or the
horn sounds to indicate locking has
occurred. For more information
see “Flash Remote Lock” and “Beep
Remote Lock” underDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 4-31.
If any door is open when
Qis
pressed, the horn sounds ve times.
All doors lock except the open door.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors lock except the
driver door.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the
content theft-deterrent system.
SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on
page 2-13.
K(Unlock):Press to unlock the
driver door or all doors depending
on the personalization setting.
To customize remote unlocking,
see “Two Stage Unlock” underDIC
Vehicle Customization on page 4-31.
If enabled through the DIC, the turn
signal indicators ash to indicate
unlocking has occurred. For more
information see “Flash Remote
Unlock” underDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 4-31.
Pressing
Kmay also disarm the
content theft-deterrent system.
SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on
page 2-13.
V(Remote Trunk Release):
Press and hold to unlock the trunk.
RKE with Remote Start Shown
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Trunk
{CAUTION
It can be dangerous to drive
with the trunk lid open because
carbon monoxide (CO) gas
can come into your vehicle.
You cannot see or smell CO.
It can cause unconsciousness
and even death. If you must
drive with the trunk lid open or
if electrical wiring or other
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CAUTION (Continued)
cable connections must pass
through the seal between the
body and the trunk lid:
Make sure all other windows
are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating
or cooling system to its
highest speed and select the
control setting that will force
outside air into your vehicle.
See Climate Control System.
If you have air outlets on or
under the instrument panel,
open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 8-14.
Remote Trunk Release
To open the trunk from the outside
the vehicle, press the
Vbutton
on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
From inside the vehicle, press the
Vbutton located in the glove box.
The trunk can only be opened
while the vehicle is in PARK (P),
and when the doors are unlocked.
Emergency Trunk Release
Handle
Notice:Do not use the
emergency trunk release handle
as a tie-down or anchor point
when securing items in the trunk
as it could damage the handle.
The emergency trunk release
handle is only intended to aid
a person trapped in a latched
trunk, enabling them to open
the trunk from the inside.
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There is an emergency trunk
release handle located inside the
trunk on the trunk latch. Access the
release handle by folding the rear
seat center seatback. SeeRear
Seat Operation on page 1-5. Pull the
release handle to open the trunk
from the inside.
The release can also be pulled from
inside the trunk.
Theft-Deterrent
Systems
Vehicle theft is big business,
especially in some cities.
This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features, however, they do not
make it impossible to steal.
Immobilizer
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.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.
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11

3. Insert and turn the new
section (A) to ON/RUN within
ve seconds of removing
the original key.
4. Turn the new section (A) to
LOCK/OFF. Section (A) is
now programmed.
To program a new section (B):
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with
the new section (A).
The vehicle must be in P (Park).
2. Select Remote Key from
the personalization menu.
3. Select Program.
4. Press
QandWon the new
section (B), at the same time,
until you hear two beeps.
5. Repeat Step 4 for all other keys,
including keys that require
programming or ones previously
programmed to the vehicle.
Any key not reprogrammed will
be erased.6. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
7. Join sections (A) and (B)
until they click.
Do not join the two key sections
until programming is complete.
Do not leave the key or device that
disarms or deactivates the theft
deterrent system in the vehicle.
Content Theft-Deterrent
This vehicle has a content
theft-deterrent alarm system.
Arming the System
To arm the system, either:
PressQon the RKE transmitter.
Or, lock the vehicle using the
key in the driver door.
The alarm automatically arms after
about 30 seconds. The security
light, located on the instrument
panel, ashes.Press
Von the RKE transmitter
to open the trunk without setting
off the alarm. The system rearms
when the trunk is closed.
Disarming the System
To disarm the system, do one of the
following:
PressKon the RKE transmitter.
Turn the ignition to ON/RUN.
Allow the alarm to time out after
about 30 seconds and reset
itself.
The alarm automatically disarms.
If the system is armed and any door
is unlocked without pressing
K
on the RKE transmitter the alarm
sounds.
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13

Convenience Net
A convenience net is provided
inside the trunk to secure loose
items. Four hooks are provided,
on each side of the trunk. The net
has six loops to attach on the hooks.
To install the net, attach each of
the corner loops (A, B) to the
four hooks inside the trunk, leaving
the center loop (C) unhooked.To create a pouch, attach the
four corner loops (A) to each of
the two top hooks. Attach the nets
center loops (B) to the bottom hooks.
3-2 Storage

Dome Lamp(s)
+
(On/Off):Press to turn the lamp
on or off.
&(Door):Press this button in and
the lamps automatically turn on
when a door is opened, the vehicle
is unlocked, or the key is removed
from the ignition.
The lamps dim to off after all the
doors are closed. They turn off
immediately if the ignition is turned
on and all the doors are closed.
Perimeter Lighting
Press the unlock button on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter to turn the headlamps
and back-up lamps on for
60 seconds if it is dark enough
outside.
The lamps only turn on if the
exterior lamp control is left in the
AUTO position.
Reading Lamps
Front Reading Lamps
()(On/Off):Press to turn
the lamps on or off.
Battery Run-Down
Protection
This vehicle has a feature to help
prevent the battery from being
drained. The trunk lamp and
reading lamps automatically turn off
10 minutes after the key is turned
to LOCK/OFF.
The lamps are reactivated if any of
the following occur:
The ignition is turned on.
The vehicle is unlocked.
The trunk is opened.
The reading lamps are turned on.
5-4 Lighting

If you put things inside the
vehicle — like suitcases,
tools, packages, or anything
else — they will go as fast as
the vehicle goes. If you have
to stop or turn quickly, or if there
is a crash, they will keep going.
{CAUTION
Things you put inside the
vehicle can strike and injure
people in a sudden stop or
turn, or in a crash.
Put things in the trunk of
your vehicle. In a trunk,
put them as far forward as
you can. Try to spread the
weight evenly.
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CAUTION (Continued)
Never stack heavier
things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that
some of them are above
the tops of the seats.
Do not leave an unsecured
child restraint in the
vehicle.
When you carry something
inside the vehicle, secure it
whenever you can.
Do not leave a seat folded
down unless you need to.
Fuel
Use of the recommended fuel is
an important part of the proper
maintenance of this vehicle.
To help keep the engine clean and
maintain optimum vehicle
performance, we recommend the
use of gasoline advertised as
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.
The 8th digit of the Vehicle
Identication Number (VIN) shows
the code letter or number that
identies the vehicle’s engine.
The VIN is at the top left of the
instrument panel. SeeVehicle
Identification Number (VIN) on
page 10-1.
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The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been
left off or improperly installed.
This would allow fuel to evaporate
into the atmosphere. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 4-18.
{CAUTION
If a re starts while you are
refueling, do not remove the
nozzle. Shut off the ow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by
notifying the station attendant.
Leave the area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel
cap, be sure to get the right type.
Your dealer/retailer can get one for
you. If you get the wrong type, it
may not t properly. This may
cause the malfunction indicator
lamp to light and may damage the
fuel tank and emissions system.
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp
on page 4-18.
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container
{CAUTION
Never ll a portable fuel container
while it is in the vehicle. Static
electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the fuel
vapor. You can be badly burned
and the vehicle damaged if this
occurs. To help avoid injury to
you and others:
Dispense fuel only into
approved containers.
Do not ll a container while it
is inside a vehicle, in a
vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed, or
on any surface other than the
ground.
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CAUTION (Continued)
Bring the ll nozzle in contact
with the inside of the ll
opening before operating the
nozzle. Contact should be
maintained until the lling is
complete.
Do not smoke while
pumping fuel.
Do not use a cellular phone
while pumping fuel.
8-38 Driving and Operating