2006 PONTIAC G6 Owners Manual

Outside Power Mirrors
The controls for the
outside power mirrors,
are located on the
driver’s door.
Move the selector switch located next to the control pad
to the left or right to choose either the driver’s side or
passenger’s side mirror. To adjust a mirror, use the
arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror in
the desired direction. Adjust each outside mirror so
that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be
seen while sitting in a comfortable driving position.
Keep the selector switch in the center position when not
adjusting either outside mirror.
Both mirrors can manually be folded by pulling them
toward the vehicle. This feature may be useful
when going through a car wash or a conned space.
Push the mirrors away from the vehicle, to the normal
position, before driving.
Outside Convex Mirror
{CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from the
driver’s seat. It also makes things, like other vehicles,
look farther away than they really are.
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OnStar®System
OnStar®uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite
technology, wireless communications, and call centers
to provide you with a wide range of safety, security,
information, and convenience services.
A complete OnStar
®user’s guide and the terms and
conditions of the OnStar®Subscription Service
Agreement are included in the vehicle’s glove box
literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com
or www.onstarcanada.com. Contact OnStar
®at
1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or press the
OnStar
®button to speak to an OnStar®advisor
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service
Agreement can be found at www.onstar.com or
www.onstarcanada.com.
OnStar®Services
For new vehicles equipped with OnStar®, the Safe and
Sound Plan is included for the rst year. You can
extend this plan beyond the rst year, or upgrade to the
Directions and Connections Plan to meet your needs.
For more information, press the OnStar
®button to speak
with an advisor.
Safe and Sound Plan

Advanced Automatic Collision Notication
Automatic Notication of Airbag Deployment
Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Stolen Vehicle Tracking
AccidentAssist
Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert
Remote Diagnostics
Online Concierge
Directions and Connections Plan

All Safe and Sound Plan Services
Driving Directions
RideAssist
Information and Convenience Services
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OnStar®Personal Calling
As an OnStar®subscriber, the Personal Calling
capability is an available hands-free wireless phone
that is integrated into the vehicle. Calls can be placed
nationwide using simple voice commands with no
additional contracts and no additional roaming charges.
To nd out more about OnStar
®Personal Calling, refer to
the OnStar®user’s guide in the vehicle’s glove box or
visit www.onstar.com or www.onstarcanada.com; or
speak with an OnStar
®advisor by pressing the OnStar®
button or by calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
OnStar®Virtual Advisor
Your vehicle may have Virtual Advisor. It is a feature of
OnStar®Personal Calling that uses your minutes to
access weather, local traffic reports, and stock quotes.
By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple
voice commands, you can browse through the
various topics. Customize your information prole at
www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar
®user’s guide for
more information.
Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open the glove box, lift up on the lever.
Cupholder(s)
There are two cupholders in the front center console of
the vehicle and two in the rear of the center console.
Pull down the door on the rear of the center console to
use the rear seat cupholders.
Center Console Storage Area
The center console has a separate storage area. To
open the compartment, which is also the armrest, pull up
the latch release handle on the front of the lid.
In the oor console is a power accessory outlet. See
Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-19for more
information.
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Convenience Net
The vehicle may have a convenience net located on the
back wall or the sides of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can
help keep them from falling over.
The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store those in
the trunk as far forward as possible.
Unhook the net so that it will lie at when not in use.
Sunroof
If your vehicle has a
sunroof, the switch is
located on the headliner
between the map lamps.
The sunroof will only operate while the ignition is in
ON or in ACC, or if Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
is active. SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 2-24.
Press the back of the switch and release it to open the
sunroof to the vent position. From the vent position,
press and release the back of the switch to
express-open the sunroof. To stop the sunroof from
express opening, press the switch again. If the
sunshade is closed, it will open automatically when
the sunroof opens past the vented position.
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To close the sunroof, press the front of the switch and
hold it until the sunroof is closed. The sunroof will stop if
the switch is released. Close the sunshade by hand.
The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if
the vehicle has an electrical failure.
Notice:If you force the sunshade forward of the
sliding glass panel, damage will occur and the
sunroof may not open or close properly. Always
close the glass panel before closing the sunshade.
Sunroof - Panoramic
If the vehicle has a panoramic sunroof, it has four glass
panels that tilt or stack upon each other, when the
sunroof control is turned to the vent or one of three
opened positions. There is a separate control for
the automatic sunshade.
The sunroof will only operate while the ignition is ON
or in ACC, or if Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
is active. SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 2-24.The panoramic sunroof control is located on the
headliner. From the closed position, turn the control
clockwise to vent the sunroof or open it to three different
positions.
0 (Closed Position):Turn the control to this position to
close the panoramic sunroof.
1 (Vent Position):Turn the control to this position to
vent the panoramic sunroof. The front glass panel of
the sunroof will tilt forward and the sunshade will
automatically retract to the vent position.
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2 (First-Open Position):Turn the control to this
position to open the panoramic sunroof about a third of
the way. The second glass panel will retract and the
fourth glass panel will stack above the roof. The
sunshade will automatically retract to this position.
3 (Second-Open Position):Turn the control to this
position to open the panoramic sunroof about half-way.
The second glass panel will retract and the third
panel will stack in front of the fourth glass panel. The
sunshade will automatically retract to this position.
4 (Full-Open Position):Turn the control to this
position to completely open the panoramic sunroof. The
second glass panel retracts and stacks in front of the
third and fourth panels. The sunshade will automatically
retract to the full-open position. To lessen wind noise
in this position, use the automatic sunshade control and
close the sunshade to the comfort stop position. See
“Sunshade” following.
Anti-Pinch Feature
If an object is in the path of the sunroof when it is
closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and
stop the sunroof from closing at the point of obstruction.
The sunroof will then reverse direction.
Sunshade
The automatic sunshade
control is located on the
headliner, between
the map lamp controls.
The sunshade can be independently opened or closed
while the panoramic sunroof is closed. To express-open
or express-close the sunshade, press and release
the control rearward or forward. The sunshade
will retract to the full-open or closed position. To stop
the movement of the sunshade, press the control
a second time. To close the sunshade to a particular
position, continue to press the control and release
it when the desired position is reached.
Neither the panoramic sunroof or the sunshade can
be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical
failure.
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Retractable Hardtop
The following procedures explain the proper operation
of the retractable hardtop. The retractable hardtop
will not operate if the trunk cargo cover is not in place.
If the retractable hardtop is lowered or raised multiple
times, the engine should be running while doing
so to prevent drain on the vehicle’s battery.
{CAUTION:
Moving parts of the retractable hardtop can
be dangerous. People can be injured by the
hardtop and its mechanism. Keep people away
from your vehicle when you are lowering or
raising the top.
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop
Notice:Leaving the retractable hardtop down and
exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor
conditions may cause damage. Always close
the retractable hardtop if leaving your vehicle
outdoors.
Notice:Raising or lowering the top while the
vehicle is in motion can cause damage to the top
or top mechanism. Make sure the vehicle is in
PARK (P) to lower or raise the top.
Notice:Lowering the top if it is damp, wet, or
dirty can cause stains, mildew, and damage to
the inside of your vehicle. Dry off the top before
lowering it.
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Notice:If you lower the retractable hardtop in cold
weather (0°F/−18°C or lower), you may damage
top components. Do not lower the retractable
hardtop in cold weather.
1. Park on a level surface and shift the automatic
transaxle into PARK (P), or a manual transaxle
into NEUTRAL with the parking brake set.
2. The vehicle’s engine must be on or turned to ACC,
the trunk cargo cover must be in place, and the
trunk must be closed.
3. Lower both sun visors.
4. Make sure that nothing or no one is on or around
the top. Make sure there is nothing on top or in
front of the cargo cover.
{CAUTION:
Moving parts of the retractable hardtop can
be dangerous. People can be injured by the
hardtop and its mechanism. Keep people away
from your vehicle when you are lowering or
raising the top.5. Push and hold the
bottom of the
retractable hardtop
button located on the
headliner, between
the front reading lamps.
The windows will
automatically lower
and the top will
automatically lower
into the storage area.
A chime will sound
when the top has
lowered completely.
If the radio is on, the sound may be muted briey while
the retracable top is lowered. This is due to the audio
equalization system re-loading.
Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center
(DIC) may display a message regarding the retractable
hardtop. If this happens, seeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-48for more information.
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