2006 PONTIAC G6 remote start

Climate Controls
Climate Control System
With this system you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has
the remote start feature, the climate control system will
function as part of the remote start feature. The
system will return to the last settings the vehicle was at
when it was turned off.
Operation
9
(Fan):Turn the left knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
The fan must be on to run the air-conditioning
compressor.To change the air delivery settings, turn the right knob
to select one of the following:
H(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs half of the air to the
instrument panel outlets, and the remaining air to
the oor outlets. Some air may be directed toward the
side windows.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to
the oor outlets with some air directed to the side
window outlets.
:(Outside Air):Press the right side of this button to
turn the outside air mode on. When this mode is selected,
air from outside the vehicle will circulate throughout your
vehicle. When the button is pressed, an indicator light will
come on to let you know that it is activated. The outside
air mode can be used with all modes, but it cannot be
used with the recirculation mode. Pressing this button will
cancel the recirculation mode.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog or frost from the rear window.
defogger on or off. An indicator light will come on
to let you know that the rear window defogger is
activated. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear
window as possible.
If driving below 50 mph (80 km/h), the rear window
defogger will turn off about 15 minutes after the button
is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will only
run for about seven minutes before turning off. The
defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button
again or by turning off the engine.
If your vehicle’s speed is maintained above 50 mph
(80 km/h), the rear window defogger will remain on once
the button is pressed.
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the rear
defogger will automatically be turned on if it is cold
outside. The indicator light will be on. When the vehicle
transitions out of the remote start mode, the rear
defogger will turn off.
Notice:Do not use anything sharp on the inside of
the rear window. If you do, you could cut or
damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a
temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything
similar to the defogger grid.
Automatic Climate Control System
If your vehicle has this system, you can automatically
control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your
vehicle.
Automatic Operation
AUTO (Automatic):Select AUTO on both the fan
speed control and the air delivery mode control knobs to
activate the automatic system. When automatic
operation is active the system will control the inside
temperature and air delivery.
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If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the climate
control display will initially show “AS” in place of the
temperature to indicate the remote start has been
activated. The system will automatically regulate the
temperature according to the following:
If inside air temperature is below 72°F (22°C), the
system will automatically adjust to the following
settings: highest fan speed, defrost mode,
recirculation, and the full heat position.
If inside air temperature is above 79°F (26°C) the
system will automatically adjust to the following
settings: highest fan speed, panel mode,
recirculation, and full cold position.
If inside air temperature is between 72°F (22°C)
and 79°F (26°C), the system will adjust
automatically to the following settings: medium fan
speed, panel mode, recirculation, and the full
cold position.
The climate control will change back to manual
operation by turning on the vehicle with the key.
Manual Operation
You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or
fan speed.
9(Off):Select this position on the fan knob to turn off
the entire climate control system. Outside air will still
enter the vehicle, and will be directed to the oor. This
direction can be changed by changing the mode
position. The temperature can also be adjusted using
either the up or down arrow temperature buttons.
9(Fan):The knob with the fan symbol allows you to
manually adjust the fan speed.
H(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs half of the air to the
instrument panel outlets, and the remaining air to
the oor outlets.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
<(Rear):Press this button to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light above the
button will come on to let you know that the rear window
defogger is activated.
If driving below 50 mph (80 km/h), the rear window
defogger will turn off about 15 minutes after the button
is pressed. If you need additional warming time,
press the button again.
If your vehicle’s speed is maintained above 50 mph
(80 km/h), the rear window defogger will remain on once
the button is pressed.
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the rear
defogger will automatically be turned on if it is cold
outside. The indicator light will not be on. When
the vehicle transitions out of remote start mode the rear
defogger will turn off.
Notice:Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear
the inside rear window may damage the rear
window defogger. Repairs would not be covered by
your warranty. Do not clear the inside of the rear
window with sharp objects.
Outlet Adjustment
Rotate the instrument panel outlets and move the
louvers on the outlets to change the direction and
amount of airow in your vehicle.
Operation Tips
Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air
inlets at the base of the windshield that may
block the ow of air into your vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood deectors may
adversely affect the performance of the system.
Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects
to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more
effectively.
When an objectionable odor outside the vehicle is
encountered, use the recirculation mode, with the
temperature knob at a comfortable setting to prevent
the odor from entering the vehicle through the
ventilation system. This can be helpful when driving
through a long tunnel with poor ventilation.
However, extended usage of this mode in cold or
cool weather can cause window fogging.
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Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system.
Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag
status indicator.
When the ignition key is turned to ON or START, the
passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF,
or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a
system check. If you use remote start to start your
vehicle, if equipped, you may not see the system check.
Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator
will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol
to let you know the status of the right front passenger’s
frontal airbag.If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger
airbag status indicator, it means that the right front
passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled (may inate).
{CAUTION:
If the on indicator comes on when you have a
rear-facing child restraint installed in the right
front passenger’s seat, it means that the
passenger sensing system has not turned off
the passenger’s frontal airbag. A child in a
rear-facing child restraint can be seriously
injured or killed if the right front passenger’s
airbag inates. This is because the back of the
rear-facing child restraint would be very close
to the inating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing
child restraint in the right front passenger’s
seat if the airbag is turned on.
Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a
rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun visor says,
“Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This
is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if
the airbag deploys. Passenger Airbag
Status Indicator –
United States
Passenger Airbag
Status Indicator –
Canada
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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 or kilometers per hour.
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 will show
100% when the system is reset after an oil change.
It will alert you to change your oil on a schedule
consistent with your driving conditions.
Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil
change. See “OIL LIFE RESET” underDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 3-52andEngine Oil Life
System on page 5-20.
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 6-4andEngine Oil on
page 5-17.Personalization
MENU:Press this button while the vehicle is in ON to
scroll through each of the personalization options in
the following order. 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 will be displayed on
your DIC.
Units Selection (English/Metric)
Oil Life Reset
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
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)
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CHANGE OIL SOON:This message will display
when the life of the engine oil has expired and it should
be changed.
When you acknowledge the Change Engine Oil
message by clearing it from the display, you still must
reset the engine oil life system separately. See
Engine Oil Life System on page 5-20,Engine Oil on
page 5-17, andScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4for
more information.
CHECK CARGO TOP:If your vehicle has a retractable
hardtop, this message will display 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 2-14,Lowering the Retractable Hardtop on
page 2-49, andRaising the Retractable Hardtop on
page 2-51for more information.
CHECK GAS CAP:This message will display if the gas
cap has not been fully tightened. You should recheck
your gas cap to ensure that it is on properly. A few
driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn
the message off.
DOOR AJAR:This message will display if one or more
of the vehicle’s doors are not closed properly. When
this message displays, you should make sure that the
door is closed completely.ENGINE DISABLED:This message will display if the
starting of the engine is disabled. Have your vehicle
serviced immediately by your GM dealer.
ENG (Engine) PWR (Power) REDUCED:This
message will display to inform you that the vehicle has
reduced engine power to avoid damaging the engine.
ICE POSSIBLE:This message will display when
the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy
road conditions.
KEY FOB BATT (Battery) LOW:This message will
display if the remote keyless entry transmitter battery is
low. You should replace the battery in the transmitter.
See “Battery Replacement” underRemote Keyless Entry
System Operation on page 2-5.
LOW COOLANT:This message will display when there
is a low level of engine coolant. Have the cooling
system serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible.
LOW FUEL:This message will display when your
vehicle is low on fuel. You should rell the fuel tank as
soon as possible. You will also see a low fuel warning
light on the instrument panel cluster. SeeLow Fuel
Warning Light on page 3-45,Fuel on page 5-5,
andFilling the Tank on page 5-8.
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DIC Vehicle Personalization
The following personalization options may appear
on your vehicle’s audio display by pressing the
MENU button:
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.
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 5-20.REMOTE START:The remote start option, if equipped,
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,
this option which allows the vehicle’s horn to chirp
every time the lock button on the remote keyless entry
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.
UNLOCK HORN:If your vehicle has remote keyless
entry, this option which allows the vehicle’s horn to chirp
every time the unlock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or disabled.
When UNLOCK 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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