2007 PONTIAC G5 reset

To change feature settings, use the following
procedure:
Entering Personalization Menu
1. Turn the ignition on while the vehicle is
stopped.
To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is
recommended that the headlamps are
turned off.
2. Press and hold the information and
reset buttons at the same time for
one second, then release to enter the
personalization menu.
If the vehicle speed is greater than 2 mph
(3 km/h), only the UNITS menu will be
accessible.
3. Press the information button to scroll through
the available personalization menu modes.
Press the reset button to scroll through
the available settings for each mode.
If you do not make a selection within
ten seconds, the display will go back to the
previous information displayed.
Personalization Menu Modes
OIL LIFE RESET
When this feature is displayed, you can reset the
engine oil life system. To reset the system, see
Engine Oil Life System on page 282. See “OIL
LIFE” underDIC Operation and Displays on
page 174for more information.
UNITS
This feature allows you to select the units of
measurement in which the DIC will display the
vehicle information. When UNITS appears on the
display, press and hold the reset button for at
least one second to scroll through the available
settings:
ENGLISH (default in United States):All
information will be displayed in English units.
For example, distance will be shown in miles (mi)
and fuel economy in miles per gallon (mpg).
METRIC (default in Canada):All information will
be displayed in metric units. For example, distance
will be shown in kilometers (km) and fuel economy
in liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km).
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Choose one of the available settings and press
the information button to select it and move on to
the next feature.
LOCK HORN
If your vehicle has Remote Keyless Entry (RKE),
this feature, which allows the vehicle’s horn to
chirp every time the lock button on the RKE
transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or disabled.
When LOCK HORN appears on the display,
press and hold the reset button for at least one
second to scroll through the available settings:
OFF (default):The horn will not chirp on the rst
press of the lock button on the RKE transmitter.
The horn will still chirp on the second press.
ON:The horn will chirp on the rst press of the
lock button on the RKE transmitter.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 87for more information.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the information button to select it and move on to
the next feature.
UNLOCK HORN
If your vehicle has Remote Keyless Entry (RKE),
this feature, which allows the vehicle’s horn to chirp
on the rst press of the unlock button on the RKE
transmitter, can be enabled or disabled. When
UNLOCK HORN appears on the display, press and
hold the reset button for at least one second to
scroll through the available settings:
OFF (default):The horn will not chirp when the
unlock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed.
ON:The horn will chirp on the rst press of
the unlock button on the RKE transmitter.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 87for more information.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the information button to select it and move on
to the next feature.
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LIGHT FLASH
If your vehicle has Remote Keyless Entry (RKE),
this feature, which allows the vehicle’s exterior
hazard/turn signal lighting to ash every time the
lock, unlock, or trunk release buttons on the RKE
transmitter are pressed, can be enabled or
disabled. When LIGHT FLASH appears on the
display, press and hold the reset button for at least
one second to scroll through the available settings:
OFF:The exterior hazard/turn signal lighting will
not ash when the lock, unlock, or trunk release
buttons on the RKE transmitter are pressed.
ON (default):The exterior hazard/turn signal
lighting will ash when the lock, unlock, or trunk
release buttons on the RKE transmitter are
pressed.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 87for more information.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the information button to select it and move on to
the next feature.
DELAY LOCK
This feature, which delays the actual locking of the
vehicle, can be enabled or disabled. When DELAY
LOCK appears on the display, press and hold the
reset button for at least one second to scroll
through the available settings:
ON (default):The doors will not lock until
ve seconds after the last door is closed. You can
temporarily override delayed locking by pressing
the power lock switch or the lock button on
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter a
second time.
OFF:The doors will lock immediately when
pressing the power lock switch or the lock button
on the RKE transmitter.
SeePower Door Locks on page 95,Delayed
Locking on page 95, andRemote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation on page 87for more
information.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the information button to select it and move on to
the next feature.
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AUTO UNLK (Unlock)
This feature, which allows the vehicle to
automatically unlock certain doors, can be enabled
or disabled. When AUTO UNLK appears on the
display, press and hold the reset button for at least
one second to scroll through the available settings:
ALL (default):All of the doors will automatically
unlock.
DRIVER:The driver’s door will automatically
unlock.
NONE:None of the doors will automatically unlock.
You will need to manually unlock the doors.
If you have a manual transaxle vehicle, the door(s)
will automatically unlock when the ignition is
turned off.
If you have an automatic transaxle vehicle, you can
select when the automatic unlocking will occur.
See “UNLK (Unlock) (Automatic Transaxle Only)”
following.
SeeProgrammable Automatic Door Unlock on
page 96for more information.Choose one of the available settings and press
the information button to select it and move on to
the next feature.
UNLK (Unlock) (Automatic Transaxle Only)
This screen displays only if your vehicle has an
automatic transaxle and DRIVER or ALL is
selected for the AUTO UNLK feature. This feature
determines when the automatic door unlocking will
occur. When UNLK appears on the display, press
and hold the reset button for at least one second to
scroll through the available settings:
KEY OFF:The door(s) will unlock when the key
is turned off.
SHIFT TO P (Park) (default):The door(s) will
unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P).
SeeProgrammable Automatic Door Unlock on
page 96for more information.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the information button to select it and move on to
the next feature.
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EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS
If your vehicle has Remote Keyless Entry (RKE),
this feature, which allows the vehicle’s exterior
perimeter lighting to turn on each time the unlock
button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, can
be enabled or disabled. When EXT LIGHTS
appears on the display, press and hold the reset
button for at least one second to scroll through the
available settings:
OFF:The exterior perimeter lighting will not turn on
when the unlock button on the RKE transmitter is
pressed.
ON (default):The exterior perimeter lighting will
turn on when the unlock button on the RKE
transmitter is pressed.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 87for more information.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the information button to select it and move on to
the next feature.
LANGUAGE
This feature allows you to select the language in
which the DIC will display. When LANGUAGE
appears on the display, press and hold the reset
button for at least one second to scroll through the
available settings:
ENGLISH (default):The DIC will display all
information in English.
FRENCH:The DIC will display all information in
French.
SPANISH:The DIC will display all information in
Spanish.
GERMAN:The DIC will display all information in
German.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the information button to select it and exit out
of the personalization menu mode.
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Exiting Personalization Menu
The personalization menu will be exited when any
of the following conditions occur:
A ten second time period has elapsed.
The ignition is turned off.
The end of the personalization menu list is
reached.
Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then
read the pages following to familiarize yourself
with its features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer
driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving on
page 218. By taking a few moments to read this
manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s audio
system, you can use it with less effort, as well as
take advantage of its features. While your
vehicle is parked, set up your audio system
by presetting your favorite radio stations,
setting the tone and adjusting the speakers.Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune
to your favorite stations using the presets and
steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far greater
access to audio stations and song listings.
Giving extended attention to entertainment
tasks while driving can cause a crash and
you or others can be injured or killed.
Always keep your eyes on the road and
your mind on the drive — avoid engaging
in extended searching while driving.
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for
safe driving. For more information, seeDefensive
Driving on page 218.
Here are some ways in which you can help avoid
distraction while driving.
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While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment
to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD
player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way
radio, make sure that it can be added by
checking with your dealer. Also, check federal
rules covering mobile radio and telephone
units. If sound equipment can be added, it is
very important to do it properly. Added sound
equipment may interfere with the operation of
your vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems,
and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems
may interfere with the operation of sound
equipment that has been added.Your vehicle has a feature called Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio
system can be played even after the ignition
is turned off. SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 110for more information.
Setting the Time
(Without Date Display)
If your vehicle has an AM/FM base radio with a
single CD player and preset buttons numbered
one through six, the radio will have a clock button
for setting the time. You can set the time by
following these steps:
1. Press the clock button until the hour numbers
begin ashing on the display. Press the clock
button a second time and the minute
numbers will begin ashing on the display.
2. While either the hour or the minute numbers
are ashing, turn the tune knob, located on
the upper right side of the radio, clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or decrease
the time.
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Setting Preset Stations
Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM),
can be programmed on the six numbered
pushbuttons, by performing the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons for three seconds until a beep
sounds. When that pushbutton is pressed and
released, the station that was set, returns.
5. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 for each
pushbutton.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
BASS/TREB (Bass/Treble):To adjust the bass or
treble, press the tune knob or the BASS/TREBLE
pushbutton until the desired tone control label
displays. Turn the tune knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the
setting. The current bass or treble level displays.
If a station’s frequency is weak, or has static,
decrease the treble.EQ (Equalization):Press this button to adjust
BASS and TREBLE Settings.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
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BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade):To adjust the
balance or fade, press this button or the tune knob
until the desired speaker control label displays.
Turn the tune knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to adjust the setting.
Radio Messages
Calibration Error:The audio system has been
calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If
Calibration Error displays, it means that the radio
has not been congured properly for your vehicle
and it must be returned to your dealer for service.
Loc (Locked):This message is displayed while
the THEFTLOCK
®system has locked up the radio.
Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot
be corrected, contact your dealer.
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