horn PONTIAC G6 2007 Owners Manual

The following functions may be available if your
vehicle has the RKE system.
/(Remote Vehicle Start):If your vehicle has
this feature, the engine may be started from outside
the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See “Remote
Vehicle Start” later in this section for more detailed
information.
Q(Lock):Press the lock button to lock all the
doors. The interior lamps will turn off after all of the
doors are closed. If enabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC), the remote lock feedback
can be programmed to have the horn chirp and/or
the turn signals ash when the RKE transmitter is
used to lock the vehicle’s doors. See “LOCK
HORN” and “LIGHT FLASH” underDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 216for more information.
Pressing the lock button may also arm the content
theft-deterrent system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent
on page 118.
K(Unlock):Press the unlock button to unlock the
driver’s door. If the button is pressed again within
ve seconds, all remaining doors will unlock.
The interior lamps will turn on and stay on for
20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If
enabled through the DIC, the remote unlock
feedback can be programmed to have the horn
chirp and/or the turn signals ash when the RKE
transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle’s doors.
See “UNLOCK HORN” and “LIGHT FLASH” under
DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 216for more
information.
If enabled through the DIC, and it is dark enough
outside, the vehicle’s high-beam headlamps,
parking lamps, and back-up lamps will turn on each
time the unlock button on the transmitter is pressed.
These exterior lamps will stay on for 20 seconds,
or until a door is opened. See “EXT (Exterior)
LIGHTS” underDIC Vehicle Personalization on
page 216for additional information.
Pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter
will disarm the content theft-deterrent system. See
Content Theft-Deterrent on page 118.
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V(Remote Trunk Release):Press and hold
this button for approximately one second to open
the trunk. The trunk will open using the transmitter
when the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h),
when the ignition is off, or when the vehicle shift
lever is in PARK (P), if your vehicle has an
automatic transaxle.
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):This button
may be used to locate your vehicle. When you
press and release this button, the horn will sound
three times and the headlamps and turn signals will
ash three times. Press and hold the button for
approximately three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn will sound and the headlamps and
turn signals will ash for 30 seconds. Press the
button again to cancel the panic alarm.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer. Remember to
bring any additional transmitters so they can also
be re-coded to match the new transmitter.
Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter,
the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.
Each vehicle can have up to four transmitters
matched to it.
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Delayed Locking
This feature lets the driver to delay the locking of
the vehicle. It will not operate with the key in
the ignition. SeeLockout Protection on page 112.
Press the driver’s power door lock switch or the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter lock
button once. With the key removed from the ignition
and the driver’s door open, the following will occur:
Three chimes will sound to signal the delay.
All doors will lock and the turn signals will ash
once ve seconds after the last door has been
closed.
The horn will chirp if the horn chirp feature is
enabled. SeeDIC Operation and Displays on
page 209.
If a door is opened before the ve seconds has
ended, the doors will not lock until ve seconds
after all doors are closed.
If the power door lock switch or the transmitter
lock button is pressed twice when leaving
the vehicle, the doors will lock immediately.
If the power door unlock switch or the transmitter
unlock button is pressed, the doors will unlock
immediately and do not lock automatically after
the doors are closed.This feature is turned on at the factory but may be
turned off through the Driver Information Center
(DIC). SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on
page 216.
Automatic Door Lock
Your vehicle is programmed at the factory to lock all
doors automatically when the following are met:
All doors are closed.
The ignition is on.
The shift lever is moved out of PARK (P) for
vehicles with an automatic transaxle.
The vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph
(8 km/h) for vehicles with a manual transaxle.
This feature cannot be disabled.
If someone needs to exit the vehicle once the
doors are locked, have that person use the manual
lock knob or power door unlock switch.
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How the System Alarm is Activated
If the system is armed, it can be activated by:
Opening the driver’s door or trunk. This
will cause a ten second pre-alarm chirp
followed by a thirty second full alarm of horn
and lights.
Opening any other door. This will immediately
cause a full alarm of horn and lights for
thirty seconds.
Opening the hood. If the vehicle has the
remote start feature, it will activate the
full 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 RKE transmitter.
The system will then re-arm itself.
Press the unlock button on the RKE
transmitter. This will also disarm the system.
Insert the key in the ignition and turn it on. This
will also disarm the system.
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
If you hear three chirps when the unlock or lock
button is pressed on the RKE transmitter, it means
that the content theft security system alarm was
previously triggered.
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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
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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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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Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on your
steering wheel pad to sound the horn.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt and telescope wheel allows you to adjust the
steering wheel before you drive. You can raise the
steering wheel to the highest level to give your legs
more room when you enter and exit the vehicle.
The lever that allows you to tilt and telescope the
steering wheel is located on the left side of the
steering column.
To tilt and telescope the wheel, pull down the
lever. Then move the wheel to a comfortable
position, pull up the lever to lock the wheel
in place. The wheel can be adjusted up and down
as well as forward and backward.
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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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AV (Average) SPEED:Press the information
button until AV SPEED is displayed. This shows the
vehicle’s average speed in miles per hour (mph) or
kilometers per hour (km/h).
Press and hold the enter button while AV SPEED is
displayed to reset the average vehicle speed.
OIL LIFE:Press the information button until
OIL LIFE is displayed. The engine oil life system
shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life.
It shows 100% when the system is reset after
an oil change. It will alert you to change the oil on
a schedule consistent with your driving conditions.
Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil
change. SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 328.
In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring
the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended
in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See
Scheduled Maintenance on page 431andEngine
Oil on page 325.Personalization
MENU:Press this button while the ignition is ON to
scroll through each of the personalization options in
the following order. To avoid excessive drain on the
battery, it is recommended that the headlamps are
turned off. If the vehicle is moving faster than 2 mph
(3 km/h), the personalization menu options are not
available, except for the UNITS option. All of the
personalization options may not be available on
your vehicle. Only the options available display on
the DIC.
Oil Life Reset
Units Selection (English/Metric)
Remote Start Capability
Horn Chirp During Remote Keyless Entry
Locking
Horn Chirp During Remote Keyless Entry
Unlocking
Exterior Light Flash During Remote Keyless
Entry Locking or Unlocking
Delayed Locking
Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: Specic Doors
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TRUNK AJAR:This message displays when the
trunk lid is not closed completely. Make sure
that the trunk lid is closed completely. SeeTrunk
on page 113for more information.
DIC Vehicle Personalization
The following personalization options may appear
on your vehicle’s audio display by pressing the
MENU button:
OIL LIFE RESET:When this option is displayed,
you can reset the engine oil life system. To
reset the system, seeEngine Oil Life System on
page 328.
UNITS:When UNITS appears on the display,
press the enter button to move between METRIC
or ENGLISH. When you have made your
choice, press the MENU button to record your
selection. The initial setting from the factory
is English for the United States and metric for
Canada.
If you choose English, all information will be
displayed in English units. For example, distance
in miles and fuel economy in miles per gallon
is displayed.If you choose metric, all information will be
displayed in metric units. For example, distance in
kilometers and fuel economy in liters per
100 kilometers is displayed.
The unit measurement will also change the trip
odometer, temperature, and average fuel economy
displays.
REMOTE START:If your vehicle has this feature,
the remote start option can be enabled or
disabled. When REMOTE START appears on the
display, press the enter button to move between
OFF and ON. When you have made your
choice, press the MENU button to record your
selection. The initial setting from the factory is ON.
LOCK HORN:If your vehicle has Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE), this option which allows the
vehicle’s horn to chirp every time the lock
button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, can be
enabled or disabled. When LOCK HORN
appears on the display, press the enter button to
move between ON and OFF. When you have
made your choice, press the MENU button
to record your selection. The initial setting from
the factory is OFF.
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