window PONTIAC G6 2006 Owner's Manual

2. Press and hold the on/off button until a zone
number appears on the display.
3. Once the zone number appears on the display,
press the on/off button quickly until you reach
the correct zone number. If C appears in the
compass window, the compass may need
calibration. See “Compass Calibration” listed
previously.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with Compass
Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview
mirror with a compass. This feature enables the
mirror to sense nighttime glare from vehicle headlamps
from behind and automatically dim to reduce the
glare to a safe level.
The automatic dimming feature turns on each time the
vehicle is started. Press the OFF button once and
the green indicator light located to the left of the button
will go out indicating the feature is off. To turn the
feature back on, press and release the AUTO button
and the green indicator light will come on.
Compass Operation
Press the on/off button once to turn the compass on
or off.
When the ignition and the compass feature are on,
the compass will show two character boxes for a
few seconds. After a few seconds, the mirror will display
the current compass direction.
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Compass Calibration
If after a few seconds the display does not show a
compass direction, (N for North for example), there may
be a strong magnetic eld interfering with the compass.
Such interference may be caused by a magnetic
antenna mount, note pad holder, or similar object. If the
letter C appears in the compass window, the compass
may need to be reset or calibrated.
The mirror can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in
circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads
a direction.
Compass Variance
Compass variance is the difference between earth’s
magnetic north and true geographic north. If the mirror
is not adjusted for compass variance, the compass
could give false readings.
The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory.
It will be necessary to adjust the compass to
compensate for compass variance if the vehicle is
driven outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances,
such as a long distance, cross-country trip, it will be
necessary to adjust the compass variance.
To adjust for compass variance, do the following:
1. Find your current location and variance zone
number on the zone map that follows.2. Press and hold the on/off button until a zone
number appears on the display.
3. Once the zone number appears on the display,
press the on/off button quickly until you reach
the correct zone number. If C appears in the
compass window, the compass may need
calibration. See “Compass Calibration” listed
previously.
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Notice:If you lower the retractable hardtop in cold
weather (0°F/−18°C or lower), you may damage
top components. Do not lower the retractable
hardtop in cold weather.
1. Park on a level surface and shift the automatic
transaxle into PARK (P), or a manual transaxle
into NEUTRAL with the parking brake set.
2. The vehicle’s engine must be on or turned to ACC,
the trunk cargo cover must be in place, and the
trunk must be closed.
3. Lower both sun visors.
4. Make sure that nothing or no one is on or around
the top. Make sure there is nothing on top or in
front of the cargo cover.
{CAUTION:
Moving parts of the retractable hardtop can
be dangerous. People can be injured by the
hardtop and its mechanism. Keep people away
from your vehicle when you are lowering or
raising the top.5. Push and hold the
bottom of the
retractable hardtop
button located on the
headliner, between
the front reading lamps.
The windows will
automatically lower
and the top will
automatically lower
into the storage area.
A chime will sound
when the top has
lowered completely.
If the radio is on, the sound may be muted briey while
the retracable top is lowered. This is due to the audio
equalization system re-loading.
Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center
(DIC) may display a message regarding the retractable
hardtop. If this happens, seeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-48for more information.
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Raising the Retractable Hardtop
1. Park on a level surface and shift the automatic
transaxle into PARK (P), or a manual transaxle
into NEUTRAL with the parking brake set.
2. The vehicle’s engine must be on or in ACC, and
the trunk cargo cover must be in place.
3. Lower both sun visors.
Notice:Raising or lowering the top while the
vehicle is in motion can cause damage to the top
or top mechanism. Make sure the vehicle is in
PARK (P) to lower or raise the top.
4. Make sure nothing or no one is on or around the
top. Make sure there is no cargo on top of or in
front of the trunk cargo cover.
{CAUTION:
Moving parts of the retractable hardtop can be
dangerous. People can be injured by the
hardtop and its mechanism. Keep people away
from your vehicle when you are lowering or
raising the top.5. Push and hold the top
of the retractable
hardtop button located
on the headliner
between the front
reading lamps.
The windows will
automatically lower
and the top will raise.
A chime will sound
when the top has
raised completely.
After the top is fully raised, release the retractable
hardtop button. If you press the button again within
ve seconds, the windows will automatically close.
If your radio is on, you may notice a brief mute in sound.
This is normal and due to the audio system equalization
re-loading for the vehicle with the top raised.
Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center
(DIC) may display a message regarding the retractable
hardtop. If this happens, seeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-48for more information.
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Side Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 3-28.
B. Side Window Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 3-28.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
D. Cruise Controls (If Equipped). SeeCruise Control
on page 3-10.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-29.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls (Three Spoke)
on page 3-86orAudio Steering Wheel Controls
(Four Spoke) on page 3-87.
G. Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever. See
Windshield Wipers on page 3-9andWindshield
Washer on page 3-10.
H. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-23.
I. Center Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 3-28.
J. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
K. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-54.
L. Adjustable Pedal Buttons (If Equipped).
SeeAdjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
(Automatic Transaxle) on page 2-26.M. Instrument Panel Brightness Control.
SeeInstrument Panel Brightness on page 3-17.
N. Fog Lamps (If Equipped). SeeFog Lamps on
page 3-17.
O. Hood Release Handle. SeeHood Release on
page 5-11.
P. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
Q. Climate Control System. SeeAutomatic Climate
Control System on page 3-23orClimate Control
System on page 3-20.
R. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transaxle Operation
on page 2-28orManual Transaxle Operation on
page 2-32.
S. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 3-19.
T. Traction Control System Button (If Equipped),
Enhanced Traction System Button (If Equipped),
and/or StabiliTrak
®(If Equipped). SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 4-9orEnhanced
Traction System (ETS) on page 4-11and/or
StabiliTrak
®System on page 4-12.
U. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. SeePassenger
Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-34.
V. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-45.
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Climate Controls
Climate Control System
With this system you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has
the remote start feature, the climate control system will
function as part of the remote start feature. The
system will return to the last settings the vehicle was at
when it was turned off.
Operation
9
(Fan):Turn the left knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
The fan must be on to run the air-conditioning
compressor.To change the air delivery settings, turn the right knob
to select one of the following:
H(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs half of the air to the
instrument panel outlets, and the remaining air to
the oor outlets. Some air may be directed toward the
side windows.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to
the oor outlets with some air directed to the side
window outlets.
:(Outside Air):Press the right side of this button to
turn the outside air mode on. When this mode is selected,
air from outside the vehicle will circulate throughout your
vehicle. When the button is pressed, an indicator light will
come on to let you know that it is activated. The outside
air mode can be used with all modes, but it cannot be
used with the recirculation mode. Pressing this button will
cancel the recirculation mode.
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?(Recirculation):Press the left side of the button
to turn the recirculation mode on. When recirculation
mode is selected, the air inside the vehicle will be
recirculated through the climate control system and the
vehicle, not from outside your vehicle. This mode is
helpful when you are trying to limit odors from entering
your vehicle and for maximum air conditioning
performance in hot weather. When the button is pressed,
an indicator light above the button will come on to let you
know that it is activated. The recirculation indicator light
will blink three times if you try to use recirculation in a
mode that it can not be used in. Only use this mode when
it is needed for comfort, since window fogging will rapidly
occur if the air conditioning compressor is not engaged.
Pressing this button will cancel the outside air mode.
When you switch to the defog or defrost modes the
system will automatically move from recirculation to
outside air. When you move the mode knob back to
another air delivery mode, the system will move back into
recirculation. When the vehicle or fan is turned off and
back on, the system will default to outside air
automatically. Only use recirculation mode when it is
needed for comfort, since window fogging may occur.
Temperature Control:Turn the center knob clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the
temperature inside your vehicle.
When it’s cold outside 0°F (−18°C) or lower, use the
engine coolant heater, if equipped, to provide warmer air
faster to your vehicle. An engine coolant heater warmsthe coolant that the engine uses to provide heat to
warm the inside of your vehicle. For more information,
seeEngine Coolant Heater on page 2-27.
#(Air Conditioning):Press this button to turn the air
conditioning system on or off. When the air conditioning
button is pressed, an indicator light will come on to let you
know that air conditioning is activated.
On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air
escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time
it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps
the system to operate more efficiently.
For quick cool down on hot days, do the following:
1. Select the vent mode.
2. Select the highest fan speed.
3. Select air conditioning.
4. Select the recirculation mode.
5. Select the coolest temperature.
Using these settings together for long periods of time
may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too
dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in
your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off.
The air-conditioning system removes moisture from
the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of
water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or
after turning off the engine. This is normal.
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Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity
(moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This
can be minimized if the climate control system is
used properly. There are two modes to choose from to
clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the
defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and
warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to
remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly.
Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode.
-(Defog):This mode splits the air between the
windshield and the oor outlets with a small amount
directed to the side windows. When you select this
mode, the system turns off recirculation automatically.
The air-conditioning compressor will run unless the
outside temperature is at or below freezing. The
air-conditioning compressor will operate although the
indicator light will not be on. The air-conditioning
indicator light will turn off when defog is selected. If the
air-conditioning button is pressed while in defog
mode, the indicator light will turn on. If the button is
pressed again, the light will turn off. The recirculation
mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
1(Defrost):This mode directs most of the air to the
windshield with some air directed to the oor vents.
In this mode, the system will automatically force outside
air into your vehicle. The air-conditioning compressor
will run unless the outside temperature is at or
below freezing. The air-conditioning compressor will
operate although the indicator light will not be on. The
air-conditioning indicator light will turn off when defrost is
selected. If the air-conditioning button is pressed
while in defrost mode, the indicator light will turn on. If
the button is pressed again, the light will turn off.
Recirculation cannot be selected while in the
defrost mode.
To help clear the windshield quickly, do the following:
1. Select the defrost mode.
2. Select the highest temperature.
3. Select the highest fan speed.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog or frost from the rear window.
defogger on or off. An indicator light will come on
to let you know that the rear window defogger is
activated. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear
window as possible.
If driving below 50 mph (80 km/h), the rear window
defogger will turn off about 15 minutes after the button
is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will only
run for about seven minutes before turning off. The
defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button
again or by turning off the engine.
If your vehicle’s speed is maintained above 50 mph
(80 km/h), the rear window defogger will remain on once
the button is pressed.
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the rear
defogger will automatically be turned on if it is cold
outside. The indicator light will be on. When the vehicle
transitions out of the remote start mode, the rear
defogger will turn off.
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 your warranty. Do not attach a
temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything
similar to the defogger grid.
Automatic Climate Control System
If your vehicle has this system, you can automatically
control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your
vehicle.
Automatic Operation
AUTO (Automatic):Select AUTO on both the fan
speed control and the air delivery mode control knobs to
activate the automatic system. When automatic
operation is active the system will control the inside
temperature and air delivery.
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6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to
the oor outlets with some air directed to the side
window outlets.
The right knob can also be used to select defog or
defrost modes. Information on defogging and defrosting
can be found later in this section.
:(Outside Air):Press the right side of this button to
turn the outside air mode on. When this mode is selected,
air from outside the vehicle will circulate throughout your
vehicle. When the button is pressed, an indicator light will
come on to let you know that it is activated. The outside
air mode can be used with all modes, but it cannot be
used with the recirculation mode. Pressing this button will
cancel the recirculation mode.
?(Recirculation):Press the left side of the button
to turn the recirculation mode on. When recirculation
mode is selected, the air inside the vehicle will be
recirculated through the climate control system and the
vehicle, not from outside your vehicle. This mode is
helpful when you are trying to limit odors from entering
your vehicle and for maximum air conditioningperformance in hot weather. When the button is
pressed, an indicator light above the button will come
on to let you know that it is activated. The recirculation
indicator light will blink three times if you try to use
recirculation in a mode that it can not be used in. Only
use this mode when it is needed for comfort, since
window fogging will rapidly occur if the air conditioning
compressor is not engaged.
Pressing this button cancels the auto recirculation
feature. Each time the vehicle is started, the system will
revert to the auto recirculation function.
If you select recirculation while in defrost, defog or oor,
the light on the button will ash three times and go
out to let you know this is not allowed. This is to prevent
window fogging.
When the weather is cool or damp, operating the system
in recirculation for extended periods of time may cause
fogging of the vehicle’s windows. To clear the fog, select
either defog or defrost. Make sure the air conditioning is
on. You will want to allow the air conditioning to run
automatically to help dehumidify the air.
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