warning PONTIAC G6 2007 User Guide

4. The hardtop switch
is located on the
headliner between
the front reading
lamps.
Press and hold the switch forward to raise the
hardtop. The switch must be pressed until
the cycle is complete.
As the switch is being pressed the hardtop will raise
from the trunk and move into place. The hardtop
and trunk lid will close and latch. If the engine is on,
a chime will sound when the hardtop has raised
completely. The Driver Information Center (DIC)
will display the TOP MOVE COMPLT message to
signal the procedure is complete. SeeDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 212for more
information.
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After the hardtop has raised completely, release
the switch. If you continue to press the switch for
about two seconds after the hardtop has raised
completely, the windows will automatically close.
If pressure is released from the switch before the
hardtop cycle is complete, the cycle will stop and
the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display the
TOP NOT SECURE message. Always press and
hold the switch until a chime sounds, if the engine
is on, and the Driver Information Center (DIC)
displays the TOP MOVE COMPLT to signal the
procedure is complete. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 212for more information.The hardtop will not operate if the vehicle has an
electrical failure. If an electrical failure occurs,
see your dealer for service.
If your vehicle has an electrical failure while
operating the hardtop, and must be towed to a
dealer for service, your vehicle should be towed by
atbed with the vehicle facing backwards. Consult
your dealer or professional towing service if you
need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See
Roadside Assistance Program on page 456.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 164
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 166
Other Warning Devices............................. 166
Horn.......................................................... 167
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 167
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 168
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 168
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 169
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 169
Windshield Wipers..................................... 169
Windshield Washer.................................... 171
Cruise Control........................................... 171
Headlamps................................................ 174
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 175
Headlamps Off in PARK (P)...................... 175
Delayed Headlamps.................................. 176
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 176
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 177
Fog Lamps................................................ 178
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 178
Courtesy Lamps........................................ 178
Dome Lamp.............................................. 179
Entry/Exit Lighting...................................... 179
Parade Dimming........................................ 180Overhead Console Reading Lamps........... 180
Trunk Lamp............................................... 180
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 181
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 181
Climate Controls......................................... 182
Climate Control System............................. 182
Automatic Climate Control System............. 187
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 191
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 192
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 193
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 194
Trip Odometer........................................... 194
Tachometer............................................... 194
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 195
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 195
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 196
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 197
Charging System Light.............................. 199
Brake System Warning Light..................... 199
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 200
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 201
Traction Control System Active Light......... 201
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Enhanced Traction System Warning
Light...................................................... 202
Enhanced Traction System Active Light..... 202
StabiliTrak
®Not Ready Light...................... 203
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light......................... 203
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 203
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 204
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 207
Security Light............................................ 207
Cruise Control Light.................................. 208
Highbeam On Light................................... 208
Fuel Gage................................................. 208
Low Fuel Warning Light............................ 208
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 209
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 209
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 212
DIC Vehicle Personalization....................... 216Audio System(s)......................................... 219
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS).............................. 220
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS).............................. 221
Radio with CD........................................... 221
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................. 231
XM Radio Messages................................. 246
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 248
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 248
Radio Reception........................................ 249
Care of Your CDs..................................... 250
Care of the CD Player.............................. 250
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................. 250
Backglass Antenna.................................... 250
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 251
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Side Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 191.
B. Side Window Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment
on page 191.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 168.
D. Cruise Controls (If Equipped). SeeCruise
Control on page 171.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 193.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 248.
G. Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever. See
Windshield Wipers on page 169andWindshield
Washer on page 171.
H. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on
page 122.
I. Center Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 191.J. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 166.
K. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 219.
L. Adjustable Pedal Buttons (If Equipped). See
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal (Automatic
Transaxle) on page 127.
M. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 178.
N. Fog Lamps (If Equipped). SeeFog Lamps on
page 178.
O. Hood Release Handle. SeeHood Release on
page 317.
P. Horn. SeeHorn on page 167.
Q. Climate Control System. SeeAutomatic
Climate Control System on page 187orClimate
Control System on page 182.
R. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transaxle Operation
on page 129orManual Transaxle Operation
on page 134.
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S. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 181.
T. Traction Control System Button (If Equipped),
Enhanced Traction System Button (If
Equipped), and/or StabiliTrak
®(If Equipped).
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 262orEnhanced Traction System (ETS)
on page 263and/orStabiliTrak
®System on
page 265.
U. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 197.
V. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 150.
Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ashers let you warn others.
They also let police know you have a problem.
Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ash on
and off.The hazard warning
asher button is located
in the center of the
instrument panel.
Your hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key is
not in the ignition switch.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your
turn signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them
up at the side of the road about 300 feet
(100 m) behind your vehicle.
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Operation Tips
Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the
air inlets at the base of the windshield that
may block the ow of air into your vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood deectors may
adversely affect the performance of the system.
Keep the path under the front seats clear of
objects to help circulate the air inside of your
vehicle more effectively.
When an objectionable odor outside the vehicle
is encountered, use the recirculation mode,
with the temperature knob at a comfortable
setting to prevent the odor from entering the
vehicle through the ventilation system. This can
be helpful when driving through a long tunnel
with poor ventilation. However, extended usage
of this mode in cold or cool weather can cause
window fogging.
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages
that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will
help you locate them.Warning lights and gages can signal that
something is wrong before it becomes serious
enough to cause an expensive repair or
replacement. Paying attention to your warning
lights and gages could also save you or others
from injury.
Warning lights come on when there could be or
there is a problem with one of your vehicle’s
functions. As you will see in the details on the next
few pages, some warning lights come on briey
when you start the engine just to let you know they
are working. If you are familiar with this section,
you should not be alarmed when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there could be or there is
a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Often gages and warning lights work together to let
you know when there is a problem with your
vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and
stays on when you are driving, or when one of the
gages shows there may be a problem, check
the section that tells you what to do about
it. Follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do
repairs can be costly — and even dangerous. Get
to know your warning lights and gages. They
are a big help.
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Instrument Panel Cluster
Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You
will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you have, and many other things you will need to drive
safely and economically.
Your vehicle has this cluster or one very similar to it. It includes indicator warning lights and gages that
are explained on the following pages. Be sure to read about them.
United States 2.4L and 3.6L Engine shown, Canada 3.5L and 3.9L Engine similar
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Speedometer and Odometer
The speedometer lets you see your speed
in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per
hour (km/h).
The odometer shows how far your vehicle has
been driven, in either miles (used in the United
States) or kilometers (used in Canada).
When in manual shift mode, the odometer will
change from the vehicle’s mileage to the letter M,
for manual mode, and a number indicating the
requested gear range when moving the shift lever
forward or rearward. For more information see
Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 129.
Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer.
Repair or replacement of your instrument panel
cluster should only be performed by your dealer.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can display how far you have
driven since you last reset it.
For more information seeDIC Operation and
Displays on page 209.
Tachometer
The tachometer shows
your engine speed in
revolutions per
minute (rpm).
Notice:If you operate the engine with the
tachometer in the shaded warning area, your
vehicle could be damaged, and the damages
would not be covered by your warranty. Do not
operate the engine with the tachometer in
the shaded warning area.
2.4L and 3.6L Engine
shown, 3.5L and
3.9L Engine similar
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Airbag Readiness Light
There is an airbag readiness light on the
instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol.
The system checks the airbag’s electrical
system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there
is an electrical problem. The system check
includes the airbag sensors, the airbag modules,
the wiring and the diagnostic module. For
more information on the airbag system, seeAirbag
System on page 76.
This light will come on
when you start your
vehicle, and it will ash
for a few seconds.
Then the light should go
out. This means the
system is ready.
If the airbag readiness light stays on after you
start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving,
your airbag system may not work properly.
Have your vehicle serviced right away.{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light stays on after
you start your vehicle, it means the airbag
system may not be working properly. The
airbags in your vehicle may not inate in
a crash, or they could even inate without
a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have your vehicle serviced right
away if the airbag readiness light stays on
after you start your vehicle.
If there is a problem with the airbag system in
your vehicle, the SERVICE AIR BAG message will
appear on the DIC display. SeeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 212for more information.
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