wheel PONTIAC G5 2009 User Guide

OnStar Hands-Free Calling
OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar
subscribers to make and receive calls using voice
commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into
the vehicle, and can be used with OnStar Pre-Paid
Minute Packages. Most vehicles include 30 trial minutes
good for 60 days. Hands-Free Calling can also be
linked to a Verizon Wireless service plan in the U.S.
or a Bell Mobility service plan in Canada, depending
on eligibility. To nd out more, refer to the OnStar
Owner’s Guide in the vehicle’s glove box, visit
onstar.com or onstar.ca, or speak with an OnStar
advisor by pressing the OnStar button or calling
1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Vehicles with the OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation
system can provide voice-guided driving directions.
Press the OnStar button to have an OnStar advisor
locate a business or address and download driving
directions to the vehicle. Voice-guided directions to the
desired destination will play through the audio system
speakers. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more
information.
OnStar Virtual Advisor
OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar
Hands-Free Calling that uses minutes to access
location-based weather, local traffic reports, and
stock quotes. Press the phone button and give a
few simple voice commands to browse through the
various topics. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for
more information. This feature is only available in the
continental U.S.
OnStar Steering Wheel Controls
This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can
be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free Calling.
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-85
for more information.
On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial
numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone
extensions. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more
information.
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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
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Headlamps..................................................3-12
Wiper Activated Headlamps............................3-13
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-13
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-13
Fog Lamps ..................................................3-14
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-14
Dome Lamp .................................................3-15
Entry/Exit Lighting.........................................3-15
Mirror Reading Lamps...................................3-15
Electric Power Management...........................3-15
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-16
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-16
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-17Climate Controls............................................3-18
Climate Control System.................................3-18
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-20
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-21
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-22
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-23
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-24
Tachometer.................................................3-24
Safety Belt Reminders...................................3-25
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-26
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................
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Charging System Light..................................3-28
Up-Shift Light...............................................3-28
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-29
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light.....3-30
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
Indicator/Warning Light...............................3-31
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/
Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/
Warning Light............................................3-31
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-32
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-33
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-33
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Oil Pressure Light (US-Canada)......................3-36
Security Light...............................................3-37
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-37
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-37
Fuel Gage...................................................3-38
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-39
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-39
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-42
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-47Audio System(s).............................................3-52
Setting the Clock..........................................3-53
Radio(s)......................................................3-55
Using an MP3..............................................3-66
XM Radio Messages.....................................3-73
Bluetooth
®...................................................3-74
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-85
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-85
Radio Reception...........................................3-86
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................3-87
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.............3-87
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A.Outlet Adjustment on page 3-20.
B.Outlet Adjustment on page 3-20.
C.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
D.Cruise Control on page 3-10(If Equipped).
E.Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-23.
F.Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-85
(If Equipped).
G.Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
H.Windshield Wipers on page 3-8andWindshield
Washer on page 3-9.
I.Audio System(s) on page 3-52.
J.Fog Lamps on page 3-14(If Equipped).
K. Trunk Release. SeeTrunk on page 2-12.
L.Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-14.M.Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-39.
N.Horn on page 3-6.
O.Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-7
(If Equipped).Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
on page 4-6(If Equipped).
P. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). SeeAshtray(s) and
Cigarette Lighter on page 3-17.Accessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 3-16(If Equipped).
Q. Shift Lever (Manual Shown). SeeManual
Transmission Operation on page 2-28and
Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-26.
R.Climate Control System on page 3-18.
S.Heated Seats on page 1-4(If Equipped).
T.Glove Box on page 2-41.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
|(Hazard Warning Flasher):Press this button
located on the instrument panel, to make the front
and rear turn signal lamps ash on and off. This warns
others that you are having trouble.
Press
|again to turn the ashers off.
Horn
To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering
wheel.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel lets the steering wheel be adjusted before
driving.
The tilt lever is located on the left side of the steering
column.
To tilt the wheel, pull down the lever. Then move the
wheel to a comfortable position, pull up the lever to lock
the wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low beam to high
beam, push the turn signal lever away from you.
This indicator light appears
on the instrument panel
cluster when the high
beams are on.
To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam,
pull the turn signal lever toward you.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to
signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass.
To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward
you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then
release the lever to turn them off.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper lever is located on the right side of
the steering wheel.
Move the lever to control the windshield wipers.
9(Off):Turns off the windshield wipers.
&(Intermittent; Speed Sensitive Wipers):
For intermittent or speed sensitive operation.
The amount of delay time varies between wiping
cycles due to the delay setting selected or the speed
of the vehicle. As vehicle speed is increased or
decreased, the wiper interval also increases or
decreases.
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Cruise Control
With cruise control, a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h)
or more can be maintained without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work
at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h).
The brake must be applied at least one time, after the
vehicle has been started, before cruise control will
function.
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot
drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the
cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads.
On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can
cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose
control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.
Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when you are
not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into
cruise when you do not want to. You could be
startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise
control switch off until you want to use cruise
control.
The cruise control buttons
are located on the outboard
side of the steering wheel.
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Fog Lamps
For vehicles with fog lamps, the button is located on the
instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel.
The ignition must be on to use the fog lamps.
#:Press to turn the fog lamps on off. An indicator
light on the button comes on when the fog lamps are on.
The parking lamps automatically turn on and off when
the fog lamps are turned on and off.
The fog lamps will turn off while the high-beam
headlamps are turned on.
Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to
be on along with the fog lamps.
Instrument Panel Brightness
The control for this feature
is located on the instrument
panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or
counterclockwise to dim them.
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The air conditioning compressor also comes on.
Recirculation is not available for oor, defog and
defrost modes. If recirculation is selected in any of
these modes, the recirculate indicator light ashes
ve times and outside air will be delivered. Operation
in this mode during periods of high humidity and cool
outside temperatures may result in increased window
fogging. If window fogging is experienced, select the
defrost mode.
Outside Air:This mode allows outside air to circulate
through the vehicle. This mode is automatically active
if recirculate is not selected. There is no button for
outside air.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
The rear window defogger only works when the ignition
is in ON/RUN.
<(Rear):Press to turn the rear window defogger
on or off. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear
window as possible. An indicator light comes on to show
that the rear window defogger is on.
The rear window defogger turns off about 15 minutes
after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the
defogger only runs for about seven minutes beforeturning off. If the vehicle is moving faster than 50 mph
(80 kph), the rear defogger will stay on. The defogger
can also be turned off by turning off the engine.
Notice:Do not use anything sharp on the inside
of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or
damage the warming grid, and the repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not
attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal
or anything similar to the defogger grid.
Outlet Adjustment
Use the thumbwheels located next to and below the air
outlets to change the direction of the airow and to
open and close the outlets.
Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air
inlets at the base of the windshield that may
block the ow of air into the vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood deectors may
adversely affect the performance of the system.
Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects
to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more
effectively.
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Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
Indicator/Warning Light
For vehicles with
the Enhanced Traction
System (ETS), this light
serves as an indicator
and warning light.
This light comes on briey while the engine is started.
If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/
retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator
light then goes off.
If the indicator/warning light is on and not ashing, the
ETS system could have been disabled. Check all related
Driver Information Center (DIC) messages to determine
whether the system has been turned off or if the system
is not working properly and the vehicle requires service.
If the ETS has been disabled, wheel spin is not limited.
If the indicator/warning light is on and ashing, the ETS is
actively working. The LOW TRACTION DIC message also
appears when the system is actively limiting wheel spin.
SeeEnhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-10
andDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-42for more
information.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/
Traction Control System (TCS)
Indicator/Warning Light
For vehicles with the
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system
or the Traction Control
System (TCS), the
indicator/warning light
comes on briey when
the engine is started.
If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the
dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally
the indicator light goes off.
If this light is on while certain DIC messages display,
this indicates that the ESC and TCS are not working
or are disabled.
If this light is on and not ashing, the TCS and
potentially the ESC system have been disabled. Check
the DIC messaging to determine which feature(s) is
no longer functioning and whether it is because of the
driver turning off the feature(s), or because the system is
not working properly and the vehicle requires service.
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