low beam PONTIAC G3 2009 Owners Manual

Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they mean. For more information
on the symbol, refer to the index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar®
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gage
+:Fuses
i:Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
F:Traction Control
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Horn .............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-8
Windshield Washer.........................................3-9
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...........................3-10
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-13
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-14
Fog Lamps ..................................................3-14
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-15
Dome Lamp .................................................3-15
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver.....................3-15
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-16
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-17
Clock..........................................................3-17Climate Controls............................................3-18
Climate Control System.................................3-18
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-21
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-22
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-23
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-24
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-25
Trip Odometer..............................................3-25
Tachometer.................................................3-25
Safety Belt Reminders...................................3-26
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-26
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-27
Charging System Light..................................3-28
Up-Shift Light..............................................
.3-28
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-28
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light.....3-30
Hold Mode Light...........................................3-30
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-30
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-31
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-32
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-34
Change Engine Oil Light................................3-35
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-35
Cruise Control Light......................................3-36
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-36
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light . . .3-36
Door Ajar Light.............................................3-36
Fuel Gage...................................................3-37
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-37Audio System(s).............................................3-38
AM-FM Radio...............................................3-39
Radio with CD..............................................3-44
Using an MP3..............................................3-51
XM Radio Messages.....................................3-54
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-54
Radio Reception...........................................3-55
Fixed Mast Antenna (Hatchback).....................3-56
Backglass Antenna (Sedan)...........................3-56
Multi-Band Antenna.......................................3-57
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-2

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
G:Turn and Lane-Change Signals
3:Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
P:Exterior Light Control
#:Fog Lamps, if equipped
Flash-to-Pass Feature.
Information for these features is on the pages following.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow
you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or
down. When the turn is nished, the lever will return
automatically.
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will ash in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to ash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows
ash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other
drivers will not see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you
signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check
the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-88.
3-7

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
The headlamps must be on for this feature to work.
Push the turn signal lever away from you to turn the high
beams on.
This instrument panel cluster light
3comes on while
the high beams are on and the ignition is turned to
ON/RUN.
Pull the lever towards you to return to low beams.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature is used to signal to the vehicle ahead that
you want to pass.
Pull the turn signal/multifunction lever towards you until
the high-beam headlamps come on, then release
the lever to turn them off.
Windshield Wipers
Sedan shown
Hatchback shown
3-8

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on
all vehicles rst sold in Canada.
The DRL system makes the headlamps come on when
the following conditions are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamp band is in OFF or in the parking
lamp position.
The parking brake is released.
An indicator light on instrument panel cluster comes on
when the DRL system is on.
When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker
lamps, parking lamps and instrument panel lights do
not come on unless the exterior lamps control is turned
to the parking lamp or headlamp position.The DRL system turns off when one of the following
conditions are met:
The ignition is off.
The parking brake is on.
The high-beam headlamps are on.
The low-beam headlamps are on.
The ash-to-pass feature is used.
The regular headlamp system should be used when
needed.
Fog Lamps
For vehicles with fog lamps, they are controlled by
the
#band located on the middle of the turn
signal/multifunction lever.
To use the fog lamps, the ignition must be turned to
ON/RUN and the low-beam headlamps or parking lamps
must be on.
Turn the band to
#to turn the fog lamps on. The band
automatically returns to its starting position when
released. The fog lamp indicator light comes on in the
instrument panel cluster. SeeFog Lamp Light on
page 3-35.
3-14

Cruise Control Light
If the vehicle has cruise
control, this light comes on
whenever the cruise
control is set
The light will go out when the cruise control is turned
off. SeeCruise Control on page 3-10for more
information.
Highbeam On Light
This light comes on when
the high-beam headlamps
are in use.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8
for more information.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light
This light turns on
whenever the Daytime
Running Lamps are on.
SeeDaytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 3-14for
more information.
Door Ajar Light
This light comes on and
stays on until all doors,
trunk and liftgate are
closed and completely
latched.
If the key is in the ignition while the driver’s door is
open, a warning chime sounds.
3-36

Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and
should need no further adjustment.
However, if your vehicle is damaged in a crash, the
headlamp aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the
low-beam headlamps may be necessary if oncoming
drivers ash their high-beam headlamps at you
(for vertical aim).
If the headlamps need to be re-aimed, it is
recommended that you take the vehicle to your
dealer/retailer for service.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 5-48.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer/retailer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow
the instructions on the bulb package.
5-42

Fuel (cont.)
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage .........................................................3-37
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
Low Fuel Warning Light................................3-37
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-90
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-88
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-89
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-88
G
Gage
Speedometer..............................................3-25
Tachometer.................................................3-25
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-30
Fuel..........................................................3-37
Trip Odometer.............................................3-25
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-6
Glove Box.....................................................2-37
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-7
H
Halogen Bulbs................................................5-42
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-2
Headlamp
Aiming .......................................................5-42
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-87
Headlamps....................................................5-43
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-42
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).....................3-14
Exterior Lamps............................................3-13
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-44
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
Heater...........................................................3-18
Engine.......................................................2-19
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat............................... 1-5
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-36
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-12
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-13
Hold Mode Light.............................................3-30
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
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Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-20
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-21
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-17
Immobilizer....................................................2-13
Immobilizer Operation......................................2-14
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver.......................3-15
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-36
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-57
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-15
Cluster.......................................................3-24
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Introduction...................................................... 6-2
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-36
K
Keyless Entry, Remote Operation........................ 2-4
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-51
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-32
Lamps
Daytime Running (DRL)................................3-14
Dome ........................................................3-15
License Plate..............................................5-48
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-28
LATCH System for Child Restraints...................1-44
Liftgate
Carbon Monoxide........................................2-10
Lights
Airbag Readiness........................................3-26
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............3-30
Brake System Warning.................................3-28
Change Engine Oil......................................3-35
Charging System.........................................3-28
Cruise Control.............................................3-36
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator..................3-36
Door Ajar...................................................3-36
Exterior Lamps............................................3-13
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-35
Highbeam On.............................................3-36
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
Hold Mode .................................................3-30
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