2005 PONTIAC G6 warning

Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, pull up on the parking brake
handle. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning
light will come on. SeeBrake System Warning Light on
page 3-28.To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal
down. Pull the parking brake handle up until you can
press the release button. Hold the release button in as
you move the brake handle all the way down.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause premature
wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that
the parking brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
If you are towing a trailer and you are parking on a hill,
seeTowing a Trailer on page 4-38.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Windshield Washer.......................................3-10
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Headlamps..................................................3-13
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-13
Headlamps Off in PARK (P)...........................3-14
Delayed Headlamps......................................3-14
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-14
Automatic Headlamp System..........................3-15
Fog Lamps..................................................3-16
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-16
Dome Lamp.................................................3-16
Entry/Exit Lighting.........................................3-17
Overhead Console Reading Lamps.................3-17
Trunk Lamp.................................................3-17
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-17
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-18Climate Controls............................................3-19
Climate Control System.................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-23
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-24
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-24
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-26
Trip Odometer..............................................3-26
Tachometer.................................................3-26
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-26
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-27
Charging System Light..................................3-28
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-28
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-29
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light...........................................3-30
Traction Control System Active Light.................3-30
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-30
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-31
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-34
Security Light...............................................3-35
Cruise Control Light......................................3-35
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-35
Service Vehicle Soon Light............................3-35
Fuel Gage...................................................3-36
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-36
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-36
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-37
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-40
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-42
Audio System(s).............................................3-44
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)..................................3-45
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)..................................3-45Radio with CD (Base Level)...........................3-46
Radio with CD (Up Level)..............................3-51
Radio with Six-Disc CD.................................3-62
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-76
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-76
Radio Reception...........................................3-77
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.........................3-78
Care of Your CD and DVD Player...................3-78
Backglass Antenna.......................................3-78
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.............3-78
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 3-23.
B. Side Window Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 3-23.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
D. Steering Wheel Controls and Cruise Controls.
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-76
andCruise Control on page 3-10.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-24.
F. Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever. See
Windshield Wipers on page 3-9andWindshield
Washer on page 3-10.
G. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-20.
H. Center Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 3-23.
I. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
J. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-44.K. Adjustable Pedal Buttons (If Equipped). See
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 2-22.
L. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. SeeInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-16.
M. Fog Lamps. SeeFog Lamps on page 3-16.
N. Hood Release Handle. SeeHood Release on
page 5-11.
O. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
P. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 3-19.
Q. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transaxle Operation on
page 2-24.
R. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlets on page 3-18.
S. Traction Control System Button (If Equipped).
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8.
Enhanced Traction System Button. SeeEnhanced
Traction System (ETS) on page 4-10.
T. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-41.
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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
near 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.
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.
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.
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Ending Cruise Control
There are two 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.
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.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 is the momentary Off/On
switch for the Automatic Headlamp System. In Canada,
this only works when the vehicle is in PARK (P).
When operating in AUTO, a momentary turn of the
switch to off/on will turn off the Automatic Headlamp
System. Rotating the switch to off/on again will turn the
Automatic Headlamp System back on. The Automatic
Headlamp System is always turned on at the beginning
of an ignition cycle.
Headlamps on Reminder
If you open the driver’s door and turn off the
ignition while leaving the lamps on, you will hear a
warning chime.
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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 may be or 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 may be or 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. Please follow this
manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be
costly — and even dangerous. So please get to know
your warning lights and gages. They are a big help.
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’ll need to drive safely
and economically.
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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 shown, Canada similar
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