trunk release PONTIAC G5 2010 User Guide

TRACTION OFF
If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
or Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays
and the ETS light or the ESC/TCS light on the instrument
panel cluster comes on solid when the system is turned
off. Adjust your driving accordingly. SeeEnhanced
Traction System (ETS) on page 5-11 orTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 5-8 andEnhanced Traction
System (ETS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 4-27
or Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control
System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 4-28
for more information.
TRUNK AJAR
This message displays when the trunk is not closed
completely. Make sure that the trunk is closed
completely. See Trunk on page 3-11.
DIC Vehicle Personalization
Your vehicle has personalization capabilities that allow
you to program certain features to a preferred setting.
All of the features listed may not be available on your
vehicle. Only the features available will be displayed
on the DIC.
The default settings for the features were set when your
vehicle left the factory, but may have been changed
from their default state since that time.
To change feature settings, use the following procedure:
Entering Personalization Menu
1. Turn the ignition on while the vehicle is stopped.
To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is
recommended that the headlamps are turned off.
2. Press and hold the information and reset buttons at the same time for one second, then release to enter
the personalization menu.
If the vehicle speed is greater than 3 km/h (2 mph),
only the UNITS menu will be accessible.
3. Press the information button to scroll through the available personalization menu modes.
Press the reset button to scroll through the available
settings for each mode.
If you do not make a selection within ten seconds,
the display will go back to the previous information
displayed.
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LIGHT FLASH
If your vehicle has Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), this
feature, which allows the vehicle’s exterior hazard/turn
signal lighting to flash every time the lock, unlock, or trunk
release buttons on the RKE transmitter are pressed, can
be enabled or disabled. When LIGHT FLASH appears on
the display, press and hold the reset button for at least
one second to scroll through the available settings:
OFF:The exterior hazard/turn signal lighting will not
flash when the lock, unlock, or trunk release buttons on
the RKE transmitter are pressed.
ON (default): The exterior hazard/turn signal lighting
will flash when the lock, unlock, or trunk release buttons
on the RKE transmitter are pressed.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on
page 3-3 for more information.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press the information button while the desired setting is
displayed on the DIC.
DELAY LOCK
This feature, which delays the actual locking of the
vehicle, can be enabled or disabled. When DELAY LOCK
appears on the display, press and hold the reset button
for at least one second to scroll through the available
settings:
ON (default): The doors will not lock until five seconds
after the last door is closed. You can temporarily
override delayed locking by pressing the power lock
switch or the lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter a second time.
OFF: The doors will lock immediately when pressing
the power lock switch or the lock button on the
RKE transmitter.
See Power Door Locks on page 3-9 ,Delayed Locking
on page 3-9, and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 3-3 for more information.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press the information button while the desired setting is
displayed on the DIC.
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5. Pull the headlamp assembly up at an angle andtowards the radiator to remove it.
6. Disconnect the bulb base from the wiring harness by lifting the locking tab.
7. Disconnect the wiring harness from the bulb socket.
8. Remove the retainer by turning it counterclockwise.
9. Turn the bulb socket for the headlamp, front turn signal, or parking lamp counterclockwise.
For the sidemarker bulb, use a tool to assist
in turning the bulb socket.
10. Pull the old bulb out of the socket.
11. Install a new bulb.
12. Reinstall the bulb assembly by reversing Steps 1 through 9.
When reinstalling the headlamp assembly, first
make sure that the wiring harness is in its original
position. If not, the headlamp assembly will not
fit correctly.
Align the two tabs on the bottom of the assembly
that fit into two slots in the headlamp assembly
bracket.Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL)
To replace a CHMSL bulb: 1. Open the trunk.
2. Press the tabs to release the bulb assembly.
3. Pull the bulb assembly down to access the bulbs.
4. Pull the old bulb straight out.
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5. Push the new bulb straight in until it clicks.
6. Align the tabs in the bulb assembly with theassembly in the trunk lid. Push the bulb assembly
back into place until it snaps in. You may need
to use a tool to guide the tabs into the assembly.
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps
(Coupe)
To replace a taillamp or rear turn signal bulb:
1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 3-11for more
information.
2. Remove the screw retaining the taillamp assembly.
3. Disconnect the wiring harness by lifting up on the tab to release and pull it straight out.
4. Hold and turn the bulb socket clockwise and then release it from the lamp housing.
5. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket.
6. Install a new bulb.
7. Reverse Steps 2 through 4 to reinstall the taillamp assembly.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps (Sedan)
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the trunk trim and pull back fastener.
3. Remove the additional fastener.
4. Remove the outer two screws from the taillamp assembly.
5. Lift up on the tab and pull the wiring harness straight out.
6. Remove the taillamp assembly from the quarter panel.
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