reset PONTIAC G6 2007 Owners Manual

3. Snap the front and back together tightly so
moisture will not get inside the transmitter.
4. Test the operation of the transmitter with the
vehicle.
Remote Vehicle Start
Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature.
This feature allows you to start the engine from
outside the vehicle. It may also start the vehicle’s
heating or air conditioning systems and rear
window defogger. When the remote start system
is active and the vehicle has an automatic climate
control system, it will automatically regulate the
inside temperature. Normal operation of the system
will return after the ignition key is turned to ON.
Laws in some communities may restrict the use
of remote starters. For example, some laws may
require a person using remote start to have the
vehicle in view when doing so. Check local
regulations for any requirements on remote
starting of vehicles.Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle
is low on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel.
The remote start feature provides two separate
starts per ignition cycle, each with 10 minutes of
engine running time.
The remote start feature needs to be reset after
your vehicle’s engine is started two times using
the transmitter’s remote start button. To reset the
remote start feature, insert the vehicle’s key into
the ignition switch and turn it to ON. SeeIgnition
Positions on page 122for information regarding the
ignition positions on your vehicle.
You can start your vehicle’s engine from
approximately 197 feet (60 m) away. However, the
range may be less while the vehicle is running,
and as a result you may need to be closer to your
vehicle to turn it off than you were to turn it on.
There are other conditions which can affect
the performance of the transmitter, seeRemote
Keyless Entry System on page 100for additional
information.
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/(Remote Start):If your vehicle has the remote
start feature, the RKE transmitter will have a button
with this symbol on it.
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 lamps ash.
3. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps
will turn on and remain on while the engine
is running.
The engine will shut off automatically after
10 minutes, unless a time extension has been
done or the vehicle’s key is inserted into
the ignition switch and turned to ON.
If you enter the vehicle after a remote start,
and the engine is still running, insert the
key into the ignition switch and turn to ON
to drive the vehicle.4. To manually shut off a remote start, do any of
the following. The parking lamps will turn off
to indicate the engine is off.
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and
press and release the remote start button.
Turn on the hazard warning ashers.
Turn the ignition switch ON and then OFF.
Your vehicle’s engine can be started two times, per
ignition cycle, using the transmitter’s remote start
feature. If only one remote start procedure has
been done, since last driving the vehicle, or
resetting the remote start system, the engine may
be started again remotely by following the remote
start procedure a second time.
If the remote start procedure is used again before
the rst 10 minute time frame has ended, the
rst 10 minutes will immediately expire and
the second 10 minute time frame will start.
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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®and Compass
Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming
rearview mirror with a compass and OnStar®
controls. For more information about OnStar®,
seeOnStar®System on page 148.
The automatic dimming feature turns on each time
the vehicle is started. To turn automatic dimming
off or on, press the left button below the mirror.
A green indicator light will be on when automatic
dimming is on.
There are also three OnStar
®buttons located at
the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more
information on the system and how to subscribe
to OnStar
®. SeeOnStar®System on page 148for
more information about the service OnStar®
provides.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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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When the ignition is on, the brake system warning
light will also come on when you set your
parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking
brake does not release fully. If it stays on after
your parking brake is fully released, it means you
have a brake problem.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off
the road and stop carefully. Make sure the parking
brake is fully released. You may notice that the
pedal is harder to push or, the pedal may go closer
to the oor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is
still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See
Towing Your Vehicle on page 293.
{CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working
properly if the brake system warning light
is on. Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to an accident.
If the light is still on after you have pulled
off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.
Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light
If your vehicle has the
anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS), this light will
come on when your
engine is started and
may stay on for several
seconds. That is normal.
If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, if
the light comes on when you are driving, stop
as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then
start the engine again to reset the system. If
the light still stays on, or comes on again while
you are driving, your vehicle needs service. If the
regular brake system warning light is not on,
you still have brakes, but you do not have anti-lock
brakes. If the regular brake system warning light
is also on, you do not have anti-lock brakes
and there is a problem with your regular brakes.
SeeBrake System Warning Light on page 199.
The ABS warning light will come on briey when
you turn the ignition key to ON. This is normal. If the
light does not come on then, have it xed so it will
be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
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Information Mode
INFO/4(Information):Press this button to scroll
through the vehicle information mode displays
in the following order:
TRIP A
TRIP B
FUEL RANGE (Fuel Range Until Empty)
ECON (Average Fuel Economy)
AV SPEED (Average Vehicle Speed)
OIL LIFE (Engine Oil Life System)
TRIP A or TRIP B:Press the information button
until TRIP A or TRIP B is displayed. This
shows the current distance traveled since the last
reset for each trip odometer in either miles (mi)
or kilometers (km). Both odometers can be used at
the same time. Each trip odometer can be reset
to zero separately by pressing and holding
the enter button for a few seconds while the
desired trip odometer is displayed.FUEL RANGE:Press the information button until
FUEL RANGE is displayed. This shows the
remaining distance you can drive without refueling.
It is based on fuel economy and the fuel
remaining in the tank.
When the fuel level is low, FUEL RANGE LOW
displays.
The fuel economy data used to determine fuel
range is an average of recent driving conditions.
As your driving conditions change, this data is
gradually updated. Fuel range cannot be reset.
ECON (Economy):Press the information button
until ECON is displayed. Average fuel economy is
how many miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per
100 kilometers (L/100 km) your vehicle is getting
based on current and past driving conditions.
Press and hold the enter button while ECON is
displayed to reset the average fuel economy.
Average fuel economy will then be calculated
starting from that point. If the average fuel economy
is not reset, it will be continually updated each time
you drive.
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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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Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: When Key is Off
or When Shift To Park
Exterior Perimeter Lighting During Remote
Keyless Entry Unlock
Select Language: (English, French, Spanish or
German)
When the desired option is reached, press the
enter button to toggle between the modes of that
option. To make a selection, press the MENU
button again.
If no selection is made within 10 seconds, the
display reverts back to the previous information
displayed.
The MENU mode is exited when the information
button is pressed, a 10 second time period
has elapsed, the ignition is turned to OFF, or the
end of the MENU list is reached.
SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 216for
more information on the personalization options.
Enter
ENTER/r(Enter):Press this button to reset
certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge
messages on the DIC display. This button
also toggles through the options available in each
personalization menu.
DIC Warnings and Messages
These messages appear if there is a problem
detected in one of your vehicle’s systems.
A message will clear when that condition is no
longer present on the vehicle. To acknowledge a
message and clear it from the display, press
any of the three DIC buttons. If the condition is
still present, the warning message will come back
on the next time the vehicle is turned off and
back on. With most messages, a warning chime
sounds when the message displays. Your
vehicle may have other warning messages.
AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS OFF:This message
displays if the automatic headlamp system is
disabled with the headlamp switch.
AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS ON:This message
displays if the automatic headlamp system is
enabled with the headlamp switch.
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BRAKE FLUID:This message displays to inform
the driver that the brake uid level is low while the
ignition is in ON. The brake system warning light on
the instrument panel cluster also comes on. See
Brake System Warning Light on page 199for more
information. Have the brake system serviced by
your dealer as soon as possible.
CHANGE OIL SOON:This message displays
when the life of the engine oil has expired and it
should be changed.
When you acknowledge the CHANGE OIL SOON
message by clearing it from the display, you
still must reset the engine oil life system
separately. SeeEngine Oil Life System on
page 328,Engine Oil on page 325, andScheduled
Maintenance on page 431for more information.
CHECK CARGO TOP:If your vehicle has a
retractable hardtop, this message displays if the
cargo divider is not in place when operating
the retractable hardtop. Open the trunk and make
sure the cargo divider is secure and no objects
are on the divider. SeeTrunk on page 113,
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop on page 154,
andRaising the Retractable Hardtop on page 157
for more information.CHECK GAS CAP:This message displays if the
fuel cap has not been fully tightened. Recheck
the fuel cap to make sure that it is on properly.
A few driving trips with the cap properly installed
should turn the message off.
DOOR AJAR:This message displays if one or
more of the vehicle’s doors are not closed
properly. When this message displays, make sure
that the door is closed completely.
ENGINE DISABLED:This message displays if
the starting of the engine is disabled. Have
your vehicle serviced immediately by your dealer.
ENG (Engine) PWR (Power) REDUCED:This
message displays to inform you that the vehicle
has reduced engine power to avoid damaging the
engine. Reduced engine power can affect the
vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no reduction in performance, proceed
to your destination. The performance may be
reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The
vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed
while this message is on, but acceleration and
speed may be reduced. Anytime this message
stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your
dealer for service as soon as possible.
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