PONTIAC G6 2007 Owners Manual

Windshield Washer
To wash your windshield, press the button at the
end of the lever until the washers begin.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
When you release the button, the washers will
stop, but the wipers will continue to wipe for about
three times or will resume the speed you were
using before.
Cruise Control
If your vehicle has cruise control, you can maintain
a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more
without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This
can really help on long trips. Cruise control
does not work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h).
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where
you cannot drive safely at a steady speed.
So, do not use your cruise control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast
changes in tire traction can cause
excessive wheel slip, and you could lose
control. Do not use cruise control on
slippery roads.
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Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when
you are not using cruise, you might hit a
button and go into cruise when you do
not want to. You could be startled and
even lose control. Keep the cruise control
switch off until you want to use cruise
control.
The cruise control
buttons are located on
the steering wheel.
J(On/Off):Press this button to turn the cruise
control system on and off.
RES+ (Resume):Press this button to resume a
set speed and to accelerate the speed.
SET−(Set):Press this button to set a speed and
to decrease the speed.
CANCEL
[:Press this button to cancel cruise
control.
To set a speed do the following:
1. Press the on/off symbol to turn cruise control
on. The indicator light on the button will
come on.
2. Get to the speed you want.
3. Press the SET−symbol and release it. The
cruise symbol will display in the instrument
panel cluster to show the system is engaged.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
When the brakes are applied, the cruise control
shuts off.
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If the vehicle is in cruise control and the Traction
Control System (TCS) or Enhanced Traction
System (ETS) begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 262and
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 263.
When road conditions allow, the cruise control can
be used again.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired
speed and then you apply the brakes. This
disengages the cruise control. The cruise symbol
in the instrument panel cluster will also go out
indicating cruise is no longer engaged. To return
to your previously set speed, you do not need
to go through the set process again. Once
at a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more,
you can press the RES+ symbol briey.
This will take you back up to your previously
chosen speed and stay there.
Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed.
If the cruise control system is already
engaged, press the RES+ symbol. Hold it
there until you get up to the speed you want,
and then release the button.
To increase your speed in very small amounts,
press the RES+ symbol briey and then
release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle
will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is already engaged,
Push and hold the SET−symbol until you
reach the lower speed you want, then
release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, push the
SET−symbol briey. Each time you do this,
you will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, your
vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed
you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills
depends upon your speed, load, and the
steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills,
you may have to step on the accelerator pedal
to maintain your vehicle’s speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower
gear to keep your vehicle’s speed down. Of
course, applying the brakes ends cruise control.
Many drivers nd this to be too much trouble
and do not use cruise control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to disengage the cruise
control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal; when cruise
control disengages, the cruise symbol in the
instrument panel cluster will go out.
Press the on/off button, this will turn off the
cruise control system.
Press the cancel button. When cruise control
disengages, the cruise symbol in the
instrument panel cluster will go out.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the
ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is
erased.
Headlamps
The lever on the left side of the steering column
operates the exterior lamps.
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The exterior lamp switch has the following four
positions:
2(Headlamps):This position turns on the
headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps.
;(Parking Lamps):This position turns on the
parking lamps and taillamps only.
AUTO (Automatic Headlamp System):This
position automatically turns on the Daytime
Running Lamps during daytime, and the
headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps at night.
P(Off/On):This position turns on the Automatic
Headlamp System. In Canada, this only works
when a vehicle with an automatic transaxle
is in PARK (P).
To turn on the Automatic Headlamp System, turn
the switch to off/on. To turn them off, turn the
switch to off/on again. This is a momentary control
switch that will spring back when released. The
Automatic Headlamp System is always turned on
at the beginning of an ignition cycle.
Headlamps on Reminder
A reminder tone will sound when your headlamps
or parking lamps are manually turned on, if the
driver’s door is open and your ignition is in
the OFF or ACC position. To turn the tone off, turn
the knob all the way counterclockwise. In the
automatic mode, the headlamps turn off once the
ignition key is in the OFF position.
Headlamps Off in PARK (P)
This feature works when the ignition is ON and it
is dark outside. To turn the headlamps off
when it is dark outside but keep other exterior
lights on, turn the exterior lamp control to
the parking lamp position. In this position, the
parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps,
license plate lamps and instrument panel lights will
be on, but the headlamps will be off.
To turn on the headlamps along with the other
lamps when it is dark outside, turn the exterior
lamp control to the AUTO or headlamp position.
This feature will not work for Canadian vehicles.
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Delayed Headlamps
The delayed headlamps feature will continue to
illuminate the headlamps for 20 seconds after the
key is turned to OFF, then the headlamps will
automatically turn off.
To override the 20 second delayed headlamp
feature while it is active turn the turn signal/
multifunction lever up one position and then back
to AUTO.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, but they can be especially
helpful in the short periods after dawn and before
sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps
are required on all vehicles rst sold in Canada.
The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the
instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered, or
the head lamps will be on when not needed.The DRL system will make your low-beam
headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when
the following conditions are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamps control is in AUTO.
The exterior lamps control is in the parking
lamps only position (this applies only to
vehicles that are rst sold in Canada).
The light sensor detects daytime light.
The parking brake is released (manual
transaxle) or the vehicle is not in PARK
(automatic transaxle).
When the DRL system is on, the taillamps,
sidemarker lamps, parking lamps, and instrument
panel lights will not be illuminated unless you
have turned the exterior lamps control to
the parking lamp position.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamp system when you need it.
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Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, your automatic
headlamp system will turn on your headlamps
at the normal brightness along with other lamps
such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking
lamps and the instrument panel lights. The radio
lights will also be dim.
Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on
top of the instrument panel, make sure it is
not covered or the automatic headlamp system
will be on when it is not needed.
There is a delay in the transition between the
daytime and nighttime operation of the DRL and
the automatic headlamp systems so that
driving under bridges or bright overhead street
lights does not affect the system. The DRL
and automatic headlamp systems will only be
affected when the light sensor sees a change in
lighting lasting longer than this delay.If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the
automatic headlamp system will come on
immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will
take approximately one minute for the automatic
headlamp system to change to DRL if it is
light outside. During that delay, your instrument
panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make
sure your instrument panel brightness control is
in the full bright position. See “Instrument
Panel Brightness Control” underInstrument Panel
Brightness on page 178.
To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp
system off, turn the ignition on and set the
exterior light switch to the off/on position. For
Canadian vehicles, the transaxle must stay
in PARK (P) for this function.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamps when you need them.
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Fog Lamps
If your vehicle has fog
lamps, the fog lamp
button is located on the
instrument panel, to
the left of the steering
wheel.
The ignition must be on for the fog lamps to work.
Push the button to turn the fog lamps on. An
indicator light in the button will glow when the fog
lamps are on. Push the button again to turn
the fog lamps off.
The parking lamps will automatically turn on and
off when the fog lamps are turned on and off.
The fog lamps will turn off while the high-beam
headlamps are turned on.
Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
Instrument Panel Brightness
The control for this
feature is located on the
instrument panel to
the right of the steering
wheel.
Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or
counterclockwise to dim them.
Courtesy Lamps
If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, it will
have courtesy lamps in the rear passenger area of
the vehicle. These lamps come on to make it
easier to see while entering and exiting the vehicle.
These lamps will come on when any door is
opened and will only turn off when all doors are
closed.
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Dome Lamp
Your vehicle may have a dome lamp without a
switch. If your vehicle does have a dome lamp with
a switch, the following are the settings.
9(Off):Move the lever to this position to turn
the lamp off, even when a door is opened.
1(Door):Move the lever to this position to turn
the lamp on whenever a door is opened.
+(On):Move the lever to this position to turn
the dome lamp on.
Entry/Exit Lighting
The lamps inside your vehicle will go on when you
open any door. These lamps will fade out after
about 20 seconds after all of the doors have been
closed or when the ignition is turned to ON.
These lamps will also go on when you press the
unlock symbol button or the horn symbol on
the keyless entry system transmitter.
The lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for
about 20 seconds after your key is removed from
the ignition to provide an illuminated exit.
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Parade Dimming
The instrument panel has an added feature called
parade mode. This feature prohibits the dimming
of your instrument panel displays during the
daylight while the headlamps are on so that you
will still be able to see the displays.
Overhead Console Reading Lamps
The vehicle may have reading lamps on the
overhead console. These lamps will turn on when
the doors are opened if the lamp switch is not
in the OFF position. When the doors are closed,
press the side of each lamp to turn them on
and off. The reading lamps will also turn on if the
dome lamp switch is in the ON position.
Trunk Lamp
The trunk lamp comes on when the trunk is open
and the lamp turns off when the trunk is closed.
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