PONTIAC G5 2010 User Guide

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on
and remain on as long as the engine is running.
The doors will be locked and the climate control system
may come on.
The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat
the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote
start can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start:
•Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
and hold
/until the parking lamps turn off.
•Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
•Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN and then back
to LOCK/OFF.
See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3-6 .
Door Locks
To lock the driver door from outside the vehicle, turn the
key clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to unlock.
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can also
be used to lock or unlock the doors.
From the inside, use the manual lock knobs on each
door or use the power door locks.
Power Door Locks
This vehicle may have
power door locks. The
controls are located on the
driver and front passenger
door armrests.
K:Press to unlock the doors.
Q:Press to lock the doors.
For more information see:
•Door Locks on page 3-8 .
•Power Door Locks on page 3-9 .
•Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on
page 3-3.
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Trunk Release
In addition to the trunk release button on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, the trunk can be
opened from inside the vehicle by pressing the remote
trunk release button. This button is located inside
the driver storage compartment, on the left side of the
instrument panel.
SeeTrunk on page 3-11.
Windows
Power Windows
For vehicles with power
windows, the switches on
the driver door armrest
control each window. The
switch on each passenger
door controls only that
doors window.
Press the front of the switch to open the window and pull
the switch up to close it.
See Power Windows on page 3-14 .
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
1. Lift the bar to unlock
the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and
release the bar.
Try to move the seat to be sure it is locked in place.
See Manual Seats on page 2-2 .
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Seat Height Adjuster
To raise or lower the driver seat, move the lever upward
or downward repeatedly until the seat is at the desired
height.
SeeSeat Height Adjuster on page 2-3 .
Reclining Seatbacks
To recline the seatback, do the following:
1. Lift the recline lever.
2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2-4 .
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Manual Lumbar
The lumbar knob is located
on the front of the driver
seat lower cushion.
Turn it clockwise or
counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the
lumbar support.
See Manual Lumbar on page 2-3 .
Heated Seats
This vehicle may have
heated front seats. The
switches are located on the
instrument panel above
the climate control system.
Press the side of the switch with the double indicator
lights to turn the seat to the highest setting.
Press the side of the switch with the single indicator
light to turn the seat to the lowest setting.
Return the switch to the center to turn off the
heated seat.
See Heated Seats on page 2-4 .
Driver’s Switch shown
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Head Restraint Adjustment
Head Restraints
Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are
installed and adjusted properly.
SeeHead Restraints on page 2-7 .
Safety Belt
Refer to the following sections for important information
on how to use safety belts properly.
•Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2-11 .
•How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2-16.
•Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2-25.
•Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on
page 2-43.
Sensing System for Passenger
Airbag
The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off
the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain
conditions. The driver airbags and roof-rail airbags are
not affected by this.
If the vehicle has a passenger sensing system, the
passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the
instrument panel when the vehicle is started.
SeePassenger Sensing System on page 2-64 for
important information.
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Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
Controls for the outside
power mirrors are located
on the driver door
armrest.
1. Use the selector switch located above the four-way control panel to choose either the left or right
outside mirror.
2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction.
3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen.
Keep the selector switch in the center position when not
adjusting either outside mirror. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage
when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull
the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward,
to return it to the original position.Interior Mirror
Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it
for a clearer view of behind the vehicle. Adjust the
mirror to reduce the glare of headlamps from behind.
Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for
nighttime use. See
Manual Rearview Mirror on
page 3-35.
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Steering Wheel Adjustment
The lever is located on the left side of the steering
column.1. Pull the lever down to unlock the steering wheel.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down into a comfortable position.
3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
See Tilt Wheel on page 4-3.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamp
The vehicle may have a dome lamp.
Move the lever near the dome lamp to the following
positions:
9:Turns the lamp off, even when a door is opened.
1:Turns the lamp on whenever a door is opened.
+:Turns the dome lamp on.
Mirror Reading Lamp
The vehicle may have reading lamps on the rearview
mirror. Press the button near each lamp to turn the
reading lamps on and off.
For more information on interior lighting, see:
•Entry/Exit Lighting on page 4-12 .
•Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-11 .
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Exterior Lighting
The lever is on the left side of the steering column.
2:Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and
taillamps.
;: Turns on the parking lamps and taillamps only.
AUTO: Automatically turns on the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) during daytime, and the headlamps,
parking lamps, and taillamps at night.
P: When operating in AUTO, a momentary turn of the
switch to Off/On will turn the Automatic Headlamp
System off or back on. For vehicles first sold in Canada,
the automatic transmission must be in P (Park) or the
manual transmission must have the park brake set,
before the Automatic Headlamp System can be
turned off.
For more information, see:
•Headlamps on page 4-9 .
•Fog Lamps on page 4-11 .
•Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4-10 .
•Headlamps on Reminder on page 4-10.
•Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 4-10 .
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Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper lever is located on the right side of
the steering column.
9:Turns the wipers off.
&:Turn this band for intermittent or speed sensitive
operation. As vehicle speed increases or decreases, the
wiper interval also increases or decreases.
x: Delays wiping cycle. Turn the band up for more
frequent wipes.
6: Slow wipes.
1:Fast wipes.
8:Use for a single wiping cycle.
Windshield Washer: Press the button at the end of the
lever until the washers begin.
See Windshield Wipers on page 4-5 andWindshield
Washer on page 4-6.
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Climate Controls
The vehicle’s heating, cooling, and ventilation can be
controlled with this system.A. Air Delivery Mode Control
B. Fan Control
C. Temperature Control D. Air Conditioning
E. Rear Window
Defogger
F. Recirculation
See Climate Control System on page 4-14 .
Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
O:Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to
increase or decrease the volume.
BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if
equipped.
Vehicles with Air Conditioning shown, without Air
Conditioning similar
Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port shown
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