remote control PONTIAC G5 2010 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............................................. .1-2
Initial Drive Information ....................................1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................1-4
Remote Vehicle Start ..................................... .1-4
Door Locks ................................................... .1-5
Trunk Release .............................................. .1-6
Windows ...................................................... .1-6
Seat Adjustment ............................................ .1-6
Head Restraint Adjustment ...............................1-9
Safety Belt ................................................... .1-9
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...............1-9
Mirror Adjustment ........................................ .1-10
Steering Wheel Adjustment ............................1-11
Interior Lighting ........................................... .1-11
Exterior Lighting .......................................... .1-12
Windshield Wiper/Washer ...............................1-13
Climate Controls .......................................... .1-14Vehicle Features
............................................ .1-14
Radio(s) ..................................................... .1-14
Satellite Radio ............................................. .1-16
Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port) ............................................... .1-16
Steering Wheel Controls ................................1-17
Bluetooth
®.................................................. .1-17
Cruise Control ............................................. .1-18
Power Outlets ............................................. .1-18
Performance and Maintenance .........................1-18
Traction Control System (TCS) .......................1-18
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ....................1-19
Tire Pressure Monitor ................................... .1-19
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ....................1-20
Engine Oil Life System ................................. .1-20
Driving for Better Fuel Economy .....................1-21
Roadside Assistance Program ........................1-21
OnStar
®..................................................... .1-22
Section 1 In Brief
1-1

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.
1-5

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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OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a
place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless
service provider for service in that area. OnStar
service also cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place
where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired
for that area has coverage, network capacity and
reception when the service is needed, and technology
that is compatible with the OnStar service. Not all
services are available everywhere, particularly in remote
or enclosed areas, or at all times.
The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle
information. This information is automatically sent to an
OnStar call center when
Qis pressed,]is pressed,
or if the airbags or ACR system deploy. This information
usually includes the vehicle’s GPS location and, in
the event of a crash, additional information regarding
the crash that the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the
direction from which the vehicle was hit). When
the virtual advisor feature of OnStar hands-free calling
is used, the vehicle also sends OnStar the vehicle’s
GPS location so they can provide services where it is
located.
Location information about the vehicle is only available
if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and
available.
The vehicle must have a working electrical system,
including adequate battery power, for the OnStar
equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing
OnStar service at any particular time or place. Some
examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle
in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or
wireless phone network congestion.
OnStar Steering Wheel Controls
This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be
used to interact with OnStar hands-free calling. See
Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-82
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.
Your Responsibility
Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor
cannot be heard.
If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system
may not be functioning properly. Press
Qand request
a vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light is
appearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and
all services have been deactivated. Press
Qto confirm
that the OnStar equipment is active.
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Keys.............................................................. .3-2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................3-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation .................................................. .3-3
Remote Vehicle Start ..................................... .3-6
Doors and Locks ............................................ .3-8
Door Locks ................................................... .3-8
Power Door Locks ......................................... .3-9
Delayed Locking ............................................ .3-9
Automatic Door Lock ...................................... .3-9
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock .............3-10
Rear Door Security Locks (Sedan) ..................3-10
Lockout Protection ....................................... .3-11
Trunk ......................................................... .3-11
Windows ....................................................... .3-13
Manual Windows ......................................... .3-13
Power Windows ........................................... .3-14
Sun Visors .................................................. .3-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems ..................................3-15
Content Theft-Deterrent .................................3-15
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer .............3-17
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation ................................................ .3-17
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................3-19
New Vehicle Break-In ................................... .3-19
Ignition Positions ......................................... .3-19
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................3-22Starting the Engine
...................................... .3-22
Engine Coolant Heater ................................. .3-23
Automatic Transmission Operation ...................3-24
Manual Transmission Operation ......................3-27
Parking Brake ............................................. .3-29
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) ............................3-30
Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission) ............................3-31
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) ...............................3-32
Parking Over Things That Burn .......................3-32
Engine Exhaust ........................................... .3-33
Running the Vehicle While Parked ..................3-34
Mirrors .......................................................... .3-35
Manual Rearview Mirror .................................3-35
Outside Remote Control Mirror .......................3-35
Outside Power Mirrors .................................. .3-35
Outside Convex Mirror .................................. .3-36
Storage Areas ............................................... .3-36
Glove Box .................................................. .3-36
Cupholders ................................................. .3-36
Center Console Storage .................................3-36
Driver Storage Compartment ..........................3-36
Convenience Net ......................................... .3-36
Sunroof ........................................................ .3-37
Section 3 Features and Controls
3-1

Remote Vehicle Start
Your vehicle may have a remote start feature. This
feature allows you to start the engine from outside the
vehicle. It may also start the vehicle’s heating or air
conditioning systems. When you start your vehicle using
the remote start feature, the climate control system
will come on and adjust the interior to the temperature
settings that you left it set to when you turned the
vehicle off.
Laws in some communities may restrict the use of
remote starters. For example, some laws may require a
person using remote start to have the vehicle in view
when doing so. Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of vehicles.
Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low
on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel.
The remote start feature provides two separate starts
per ignition cycle, each with 10 minutes of engine
running time.
After your vehicle’s engine has been started two times
using the remote vehicle start button, the vehicle’s
ignition switch must be turned to ON/RUN and then back
to LOCK/OFF using the key before the remote start
procedure can be used again. SeeIgnition Positions on
page 3-19 for information regarding the ignition
positions on your vehicle. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE
transmitter functions will have an increased range
of operation. However, the range may be less while the
vehicle is running.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter, see
Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 3-3 for additional
information.
/(Remote Start): This button will be on the RKE
transmitter if you have remote start.
To start the vehicle using the remote start feature, do
the following:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release
Q, then immediately press and
hold
/until the vehicle’s turn signal lamps flash.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn
on and remain on while the engine is running.
The vehicle’s doors will be locked.
3. If it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven, repeat these steps, while the engine
is running, to extend the time by 10 minutes for the
engine to continue to run.
After entering the vehicle after a remote start, insert and
turn the key to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.
3-6

Power Door Locks
This vehicle may have
power door locks. The
controls are located on the
driver and front passenger
door armrest.
Press
Kto unlock the doors.
Press
Qto lock the doors.
Delayed Locking
If your vehicle has power locks, it will have the delayed
locking feature.
This feature will delay the actual locking of the doors for
up to five seconds when the power door lock switch
or remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the
vehicle. If any door is open when locking the vehicle, three
chimes will sound signaling that the delayed locking
feature is active. Five seconds after the last door
is closed, all of the doors will lock and the turn signal
lamps will flash. To cancel the delay and lock the doors
immediately, press the lock button a second time.
This feature will not lock the doors if the key is in the
ignition.
You can disable this function through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See
DIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 4-43 .
Automatic Door Lock
On vehicles with power door locks, the doors
automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of
(P) Park for a vehicle with an automatic transmission.
For a vehicle with a manual transmission, the speed
must be greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
The automatic door locking feature cannot be disabled.
Driver Switch shown
3-9

To cancel the rear door security lock, do the following:1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the vertical position.
Lockout Protection
If your vehicle has power door locks, it will have this
feature. If you press the power door lock switch
when the key is in the ignition and any door is open, all
the doors will lock and the driver’s door will unlock.
Be sure to remove the key from the ignition when locking
your vehicle.
The lockout protection can be overridden by pressing
and holding the power door lock in the lock position for
three seconds.
Trunk
To release the trunk lid from the outside, use the key or
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if
equipped.
{WARNING:
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven
with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any
objects that pass through the seal between the
body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine
exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or
trunk/hatch open:
•Close all of the windows.
•Fully open the air outlets on or under the
instrument panel.
•Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting
that brings in only outside air and set the fan
speed to the highest setting. See Climate
Control System in the Index.
•If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate,
disable the power liftgate function.
For more information about carbon monoxide, see
Engine Exhaust on page 3-33 .
3-11

Window Lockout (Sedan)
o
(Window Lockout):The driver’s window controls
also include a lockout switch. Press the right side of the
switch to prevent the rear passengers from using
their window switches. The driver can still control all the
windows with the lockout on. Press the switch to the
left to return to normal window operation. A red bar on
the right side of the switch indicates that the lockout
feature is off.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, swing down the visor(s). The visors
can also be detached from the center mount and
swung to the side to cover the windows.
Visor Vanity Mirror
Your vehicle may have a driver’s side vanity mirror.
Swing down the sun visor and lift the cover to expose
the mirror.
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.
Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle may have a
content theft-deterrent
alarm system.
Arming the System
With the ignition off, you can arm the system by
pressing the remote keyless entry transmitter lock
button.
The system will arm after either of these things occur:
•Thirty seconds after all the doors are closed.
•Sixty seconds with any door open.
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