light PONTIAC G6 2005 User Guide

/(Remote Start):Press and release the lock button
and then press and hold the remote start button to
use the remote start feature.
To start the vehicle using the remote start feature, do
the following:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock button, then
immediately press and hold the transmitter’s remote
start button until the vehicle’s turn signal lights ash
or for at least four seconds if the lights are not visible.
The vehicle’s doors will be locked.
3. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn
on and remain on while the vehicle is running.
4. If it is your rst remote start since last driving,
repeat these steps while the engine is still
running for a 10 minute time extension.When you enter the vehicle during a remote start, turn
the key to the on position to drive the vehicle.
If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut off
after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been
done. To manually shut off a remote start, do any of
the following:
Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter at the
vehicle and press the remote start button until
the parking lamps turn off.
Turn on the hazards warning ashers.
Turn the ignition switch on and then off.
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Remote Trunk Release
From the inside, press this
button located on the
driver’s door in front of the
map pocket to open the
trunk.
You can open the trunk only while the vehicle is
stationary.
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Notice:Using the emergency trunk release handle
as a tie-down or anchor point when securing
items in the trunk may damage it. Use the
emergency trunk release handle only to help you
open the trunk lid.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release
handle located inside the trunk on the trunk latch. This
handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the
release handle up to open the trunk from the inside.
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Sun Visors
Swing down the visors to block glare. The visors can be
removed from the center mount and swung to the
side. The visors also have extenders that can be pulled
out for additional blockage.
Your vehicle may have lighted vanity mirrors on the
driver’s and passenger’s visors. When you lift the cover,
the light will turn on.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can 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 doing
any one of the following:
Press the remote keyless entry transmitter lock
button.
Press the power door lock switch while the driver’s
door is open.
Turn the driver’s door key lock cylinder clockwise.
The system will arm either:
thirty seconds after all the doors are closed, or
sixty seconds with any door open.
If you press the lock button on the transmitter a second
time while all the doors are closed, the system will
arm immediately. The system will still arm in
sixty seconds if a door is open. When the open door is
closed, it will also become armed.
The security light will turn on to indicate that arming has
been initiated. Once the system is armed, the security
light will ash once every three seconds.
If the security light is ashing twice per second, this
means that a door is open.
If you do not want to arm the system, you may lock the
car with the lock levers on the doors.
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Disarming the System
You can disarm the system by doing any one of the
following:
Press the remote keyless entry transmitter
unlock button.
Turn the ignition on.
Turn the driver’s door key lock cylinder
counterclockwise.
Once the system is disarmed, the security light will
stop ashing.
How the System Alarm is Activated
If the system is armed, it can be activated by either:
Opening the driver’s door. This will cause a
ten second pre-alarm chirp followed by a
thirty second full alarm of horn and lights.
Opening any other door or trunk. This will
immediately cause a full alarm of horn and lights
for thirty seconds.
Opening the hood, if the vehicle is equipped with
the remote start feature, will activate the alarm.
When an alarm event has nished, the system will
re-arm itself automatically.
How to Turn Off the System Alarm
To turn off the system alarm, do one of the following:
Press the lock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter. The system will then re-arm itself.
Press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter. This will also disarm the system.
Insert the key in the driver’s door key lock cylinder
and turn it counterclockwise. This will also disarm
the system.
Insert the key in the ignition and turn it on. This will
also disarm the system.
Simulated Armed Mode
If you choose not to arm the system or if proper arming
can not be completed, the Content Theft Deterrent
system will ash the security light once every
three seconds after a one minute delay with all the
doors closed. This ashing serves as a visual deterrent;
however, the system is not armed.
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
If you hear three chirps when you press the unlock or
lock buttons on the remote keyless transmitter, it means
that the content theft security system alarm was
triggered previously.
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Passive Arming
If passive arming is enabled through the DIC, the
system will arm itself 60 seconds after cycling the
ignition off and closing all doors.
PASS-Key®III+
Your PASS-Key®III+ system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.Changes or modications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
PASS-Key
®III+ uses a radio frequency transponder in
the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
PASS-Key®III+ Operation
Your vehicle is equipped with PASS-Key®III+
(Personalized Automotive Security System)
theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key
®III+ is a passive
theft-deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do
anything special to arm or disarm the system. It works
when you insert or remove the key from the ignition.
When the PASS-Key
®III+ system senses that someone
is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s
starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and
fuel will stop owing to the engine. Anyone using a
trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be
discouraged because of the high number of electrical
key codes.
When trying to start the vehicle if the engine does not
start and the SECURITY light comes on, the key
may have a damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off
and try again.
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If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to
be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time,
you may also want to check the fuse, seeFuses
and Circuit Breakers on page 5-75. If the engine still
does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs
service. If your vehicle does start, the rst key may be
faulty. See your dealer who can service the
PASS-Key
®III+ to have a new key made. In an
emergency, contact Roadside Assistance.
It is possible for the PASS-Key
®III+ decoder to “learn”
the transponder value of a new or replacement key.
Up to 10 additional keys may be programmed for
the vehicle. The following procedure is for programming
additional keys only. If all the currently programmed
keys are lost or do not operate, you must see your
dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key
®III+
to have keys made and programmed to the system.
See your dealer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key
®III+ to get a new key blank that is cut
exactly as the ignition key that operates the system.
To program the new key do the following:
1. Verify that the new key has “+” stamped on it.
2. Insert the already programmed key in the ignition
and start the engine. If the engine will not start,
see your dealer for service.3. After the engine has started, turn the key to OFF,
and remove the key.
4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to the
on position within ve seconds of removing the
original key.
5. The SECURITY light will turns off once the key has
been programmed. It may not be apparent that the
SECURITY light went on due to how quickly the
key is programmed.
6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 if additional keys are to
be programmed.
If you are ever driving and the SECURITY light comes
on and stays on, you may be able to restart your
engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key
®III+ system,
however, is not working properly and must be serviced
by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the
PASS-Key
®III+ system at this time.
If you lose or damage your PASS-Key
®III+ key, see
your dealer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key
®III+ to have a new key made.
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To use ACCESSORY, turn the key clockwise to the rst
position. Use this position if your vehicle must be
pushed or towed, but never try to push-start your
vehicle. SeeRecreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-36.
R(ON):This position is where the key returns to
after you start the engine and release the key. The
ignition switch will stay in this position while the engine
is running. But even while the engine is not running,
you can use ON to operate your electrical accessories
and to display some instrument panel warning lights.
/(START):This position starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will
return to the ON position for normal driving.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) feature which will allow the radio and
power windows to continue to work up to 10 minutes
after the ignition is turned to OFF.
Your radio and power windows will work when the
ignition key is in ON or ACC. Once the key is turned
from ON to OFF, the radio and windows will continue to
work for up to 10 minutes or until the driver’s door is
opened. Also, while in the RAP mode power window
operation is allowed for up to 10 minutes or until
any door is opened.
Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transaxle
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine will not start in any other position — that is
a safety feature. To restart when you are already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice:Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle
moving could damage the transaxle. Shift into
PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.
Starting Your 3500 V6 Engine
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as
your engine warms up.
Notice:Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor. Wait about
15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining
your battery or damaging your starter.
2. If the engine does not start in 10 seconds, push the
accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way
down while you turn the key to START. Do this until
the engine starts. As soon as it does, let go of
the key.
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Driver Shift Control (DSC)
For the GT model with an automatic transaxle, you may
have a Driver Shift Control (DSC) feature that allows
you to change gears similar to a manual transmission.
To use this feature, do the following:
1. Move the shift lever from AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE (D) rearward into the MANUAL
MODE (M) of the DSC area.
When the transaxle is in the DSC mode the manual
mode light in the instrument panel cluster will
come on.2. If you do not move the shift lever forward or
rearward, the vehicle will be in manual mode,
THIRD (3) gear. While driving in manual mode, the
transaxle may remain in a gear longer than it
would in normal driving mode based on braking,
throttle input and vehicle lateral acceleration.
3. Press the shift level forward to upshift or rearward
to downshift.
The odometer on the instrument panel cluster will
change to show the requested gear range when moving
the shift lever forward or rearward. While using the
DSC feature the vehicle will have rmer shifting
and increased performance. You can use this for sport
driving or when climbing hills to stay in gear longer
or to downshift for more power or engine braking.
The transaxle will only allow you to shift into gears
appropriate for the vehicle speed and RPM. The
transmission will not automatically shift to the next
higher gear if the engine RPM is too high. GT Model
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Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, pull up on the parking brake
handle. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning
light will come on. SeeBrake System Warning Light on
page 3-28.To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal
down. Pull the parking brake handle up until you can
press the release button. Hold the release button in as
you move the brake handle all the way down.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause premature
wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that
the parking brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
If you are towing a trailer and you are parking on a hill,
seeTowing a Trailer on page 4-38.
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
While sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the
mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle.
Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and
side to side. The day/night control at the bottom of
the mirror lets you adjust the mirror to avoid glare from
the lamps behind you. Push or pull the day/night
control for daytime or nighttime conditions.
Manual Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®
The vehicle may have a rearview mirror with the
OnStar®system.
Control buttons for the OnStar
®system are at the
bottom of the mirror. See your GM dealer for more
information on the OnStar
®system and how to
subscribe to OnStar®. Also, seeOnStar®System on
page 2-36for more information about the services
OnStar
®provides.
Mirror Operation
While sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the
rearview mirror so you can see clearly behind your
vehicle. Grip it in the center to move it up or down and
side to side. The day/night control, located at the
bottom of the mirror, adjusts the mirror to reduce
headlamp glare from behind during evening or dark
conditions. Move the control to the right for night
conditions. Return it to the center for daytime.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside
rearview mirror.
O(On/Off):The on/off button, located on the lower
left side of the mirror, is used for the automatic dimming
functions of the rearview mirror.
Mirror Operation
The automatic dimming feature comes on each time the
vehicle is started. Automatic dimming reduces the
glare of lights from behind the vehicle.
To turn the automatic dimming feature on or off, press
and release the on/off button. The indicator light will
illuminate when this feature is on.
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