ECU PONTIAC G6 2010 Owner's Guide

Keys...............................................................3-2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System................3-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation...................................................3-3
Remote Vehicle Start......................................3-5
Doors and Locks.............................................3-8
Door Locks....................................................3-8
Power Door Locks..........................................3-8
Door Ajar Reminder........................................3-9
Delayed Locking.............................................3-9
Automatic Door Lock.......................................3-9
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock.............3-10
Rear Door Security Locks..............................3-10
Lockout Protection........................................3-11
Trunk..........................................................3-11
Windows........................................................3-13
Power Windows............................................3-14
Sun Visors...................................................3-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................3-16
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................3-16
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer.............3-18
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation.................................................3-18
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................3-20
New Vehicle Break-In....................................3-20
Ignition Positions..........................................3-20
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................3-21Starting the Engine.......................................3-21
Engine Coolant Heater..................................3-23
Automatic Transmission Operation...................3-24
Parking Brake..............................................3-29
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)......3-30
Shifting Out of Park......................................3-31
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................3-32
Engine Exhaust............................................3-32
Running the Vehicle While Parked..................3-33
Mirrors...........................................................3-34
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................3-34
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror................3-34
Compass.....................................................3-35
Outside Power Mirrors...................................3-36
Outside Convex Mirror...................................3-36
Storage Areas................................................3-37
Glove Box...................................................3-37
Cupholders..................................................3-37
Center Console Storage.................................3-37
Convenience Net..........................................3-37
Sunroof.........................................................3-37
Retractable Hardtop........................................3-38
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop...................3-38
Raising the Retractable Hardtop......................3-41
Section 3 Features and Controls
3-1

Programmable Automatic Door
Unlock
Your vehicle was programmed at the factory to unlock
when the shift lever is moved to P (Park).
You can change the settings of the programmable
automatic door unlock feature through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). SeeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 4-47.
Rear Door Security Locks
Rear door security locks prevent passengers from
opening the rear doors from the inside.
The rear door security locks are located on the inside
edge of each rear door. The rear doors must be opened
to access them.To use the lock:
1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it
so the slot is in the horizontal position.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.
To open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the
following:
1. Unlock the door using the RKE transmitter, if the
vehicle has one, the power door lock switch, or by
lifting the rear door manual lock.
2. Open the door from the outside.
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To cancel the rear door security lock:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it
so the slot is in the vertical position.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.
Lockout Protection
If your vehicle has power door locks, it will have this
feature. If you press the power door lock switch
when the key is in the ignition and any door is open, all
the doors will lock and the driver’s door will unlock.
Be sure to remove the key from the ignition when locking
your vehicle.
The lockout protection can be overridden by pressing
and holding the power door lock in the lock position for
three seconds.
Trunk
To open the trunk from the outside, press and hold the
trunk release button on the RKE transmitter. You
can also use the key in the trunk lock, except on
retractable hardtop models.
{WARNING:
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven
with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any
objects that pass through the seal between the
body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine
exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or
trunk/hatch open:
•Close all of the windows.
•Fully open the air outlets on or under the
instrument panel.
•Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting
that brings in only outside air and set the fan
speed to the highest setting. See Climate
Control System in the Index.
•If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate,
disable the power liftgate function.
For more information about carbon monoxide, see
Engine Exhaust on page 3-32.
3-11

Remote Trunk Release
Press this button located
on the driver’s door near
the map pocket to open
the trunk.
You can open the trunk when the gear selector
is in P (Park).
When the retractable hardtop is down and stowed in the
trunk, the trunk open function will be disabled. When
the ignition is on, the TRUNK NOT ALLOW message will
be displayed on the DIC when attempting to open the
trunk with the retractable hardtop stowed inside.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-42for
more information.
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Notice:Do not use the emergency trunk release
handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing
items in the trunk as it could damage the handle.
The emergency trunk release handle is only
intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk,
enabling them to open the trunk from the inside.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release
handle located inside the trunk on the trunk latch. This
handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the
release handle up to open the trunk from the inside.
3-12

The security light, located on the instrument panel
cluster, comes on to indicate that arming has been
initiated. Once the system is armed, the security light
flashes once every three seconds.
If the security light is flashing twice per second, this
means that a door is open.
If the system is armed and the key is used to unlock the
vehicle, the alarm will be activated.
If you do not want to arm the content theft system, lock
the vehicle with the manual lock knob on the doors
or with the inside power door lock switches.
The alarm will sound and the exterior lights will flash if
any door is opened while armed.
Disarming the System
To disarm the system, do one of the following:
•Press the RKE transmitter unlock button.
•Turn the ignition to ON/RUN.
Once the system is disarmed, the security light will
stop flashing.
How the System Alarm is Activated
To activate the system if it is armed:
•Open the driver’s door or trunk. A ten second
pre-alarm chirp will sound followed by a thirty
second full alarm of horn and lights.
•Open any other door. A full alarm of horn and lights
will immediately sound for thirty seconds.
•Open the hood. If the vehicle has the remote start
feature, it will activate the full alarm.
When an alarm event has finished, the system will
re-arm itself automatically.
How to Turn Off the System Alarm
To turn off the system alarm:
•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.
3-17

How to Detect a Tamper Condition
If three chirps are heard when the unlock or lock button
is pressed on the RKE transmitter, it means that the
content theft security system alarm was previously
triggered.
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer
SeeRadio Frequency Statement on page 8-18for
information regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and
RSS-210/211 of Industry and Science Canada.
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer Operation
Your vehicle has the PASS-Key®III+ (Personalized
Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key
®III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system.
The system is automatically armed when the key
is removed from the ignition.You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system.
The security light will come on if there is a problem
with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system.
When the PASS-Key
®III+ system senses that someone
is using the wrong key, it prevents the vehicle from
starting. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start
the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high
number of electrical key codes.
When trying to start the vehicle if the engine does not
start and the security light comes on, the key may have a
damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off and try again.
If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to
be undamaged, try another ignition key. Also, check
the fuse. SeeFuses on page 6-116. If the engine
still does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs
service. If your vehicle does start, the first key may be
faulty. See your dealer/retailer who can service the
PASS-Key
®III+ and have a new key made. In an
emergency, contact Roadside Assistance.
3-18

It is possible for the PASS-Key®III+ decoder to “learn”
the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to
10 additional keys may be programmed for the vehicle.
The following procedure is for programming additional
keys only. If all the currently programmed keys are lost or
do not operate, you must see your dealer/retailer or a
locksmith who can service PASS-Key
®III+ to have keys
made and programmed to the system.
See your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key
®III+ to get a new key blank that is cut
exactly as the ignition key that operates the system.
To program the new key:
1. Verify that the new key has
1stamped on it.
2. Insert the already programmed key in the ignition
and start the engine. If the engine will not start,
see your dealer/retailer for service.
3. After the engine has started, turn the key to
LOCK/OFF, and remove the key.4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to the
ON/RUN position within five seconds of removing
the original key.
The security light will turn off once the key has
been programmed.
5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to
be programmed.
If you are ever driving and the security light comes on
and stays on, you may be able to restart your engine if
you turn it off. Your PASS-Key
®III+ system, however,
is not working properly and must be serviced by
your dealer/retailer. Your vehicle is not protected by the
PASS-Key
®III+ system at this time.
If you lose or damage your PASS-Key
®III+ key, see
your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key
®III+ to have a new key made.
Do not leave the key or device that disarms or
deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle.
3-19

The windows and trunk lid will open. The hardtop will
automatically lower, and the trunk lid will close and latch.
If the engine is on, a chime will sound when the
hardtop has lowered completely. The Driver Information
Center (DIC) will display TOP MOVE COMPLT. See
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-42for
more information.After the hardtop has lowered completely, release the
switch. If you continue to press the switch for about
two seconds after the hardtop has completely lowered,
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 4-42
for more information.
When the retractable hardtop is down and stowed in the
trunk, the trunk open function will be disabled. When
the ignition is on, the TRUNK NOT ALLOW message will
be displayed on the DIC when attempting to open the
trunk with the retractable hardtop stowed inside.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-42for
more information.
3-40

After the hardtop has raised completely, release the
switch. If you continue to pull the switch for about
two seconds after the hardtop has raised completely,
the windows will automatically close.
If the switch is released before the hardtop cycle is
complete, the cycle stops and the Driver Information
Center (DIC) displays the TOP NOT SECURE message.
Always pull 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 4-42for more information.The hardtop will not operate if the vehicle has an
electrical failure. If an electrical failure occurs,
see your dealer/retailer for service.
If your vehicle must be towed to a dealer/retailer for
service, your vehicle should be towed by flatbed with the
vehicle facing backwards. Consult your dealer/retailer
or professional towing service if you need to have
your disabled vehicle towed. SeeRoadside Assistance
Program on page 8-7.
3-43

Tire Pressure Light.......................................4-33
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................4-34
Oil Pressure Light.........................................4-37
Security Light...............................................4-37
Cruise Control Light......................................4-38
Highbeam On Light.......................................4-38
Fuel Gage...................................................4-38
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................4-39
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................4-39
DIC Operation and Displays...........................4-40
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................4-42
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................4-47Audio System(s).............................................4-53
Setting the Clock..........................................4-53
Radio(s)......................................................4-54
Using an MP3..............................................4-63
XM Radio Messages.....................................4-70
Bluetooth
®...................................................4-71
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................4-81
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................4-82
Radio Reception...........................................4-83
Fixed Mast Antenna (Retractable Hardtop)........4-84
Backglass Antenna (Coupe and Sedan)...........4-84
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.............4-84
Section 4 Instrument Panel
4-2