2007 PONTIAC G5 wheel

Automatic Transaxle Operation
If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle, the
shift lever is located on the console between the
seats.
There are several
different positions for
the automatic transaxle.
PARK (P):This position locks your front wheels. It
is the best position to use when you start your
engine because your vehicle cannot move easily.{CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with
the parking brake rmly set. Your vehicle
can roll.
Do not leave your vehicle when the engine
is running unless you have to. If you have
left the engine running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure your vehicle will not
move, even when you are on fairly level
ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to PARK (P). See
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)
on page 119. If you are pulling a trailer, see
Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle) on
page 256orTowing a Trailer (Automatic
Transaxle) on page 257.
Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P)
before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an
automatic transaxle shift lock control system.
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You have to fully apply your regular brakes rst
and then press the shift lever button before
you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key
is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P),
ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift
lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain
brake application. Then press the shift lever button
and then move the shift lever into another gear.
SeeShifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)
on page 121.
REVERSE (R):Use this gear to back up.
Notice:Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your
vehicle is moving forward could damage the
transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by
your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after
your vehicle is stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of
snow, ice, or sand without damaging your
transaxle, seeIf Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,
Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 248.
NEUTRAL (N):In this position, your engine does
not connect with the wheels. To restart when
you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is
being towed.
{CAUTION:
Shifting into a drive gear while your engine
is running at high speed is dangerous.
Unless your foot is rmly on the brake
pedal, your vehicle could move very
rapidly. You could lose control and hit
people or objects. Do not shift into a drive
gear while your engine is running at high
speed.
Notice:Shifting out of PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) while the engine is running at
high speed may damage the transaxle.
The repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at
high speeds when shifting your vehicle.
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OnStar®Virtual Advisor
OnStar®Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar®
Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes
to access location-based 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.
See the OnStar
®Owner’s Guide for more
information.
OnStar®Steering Wheel Controls
Your vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that
can be used to interact with OnStar®Hands-Free
Calling. SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 214for more information.
On some vehicles, you may have to hold the
button for a few seconds and give the command
“ONSTAR” in order to activate the OnStar
®
Hands-Free Calling feature.
On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to
dial numbers into voicemail systems, or to dial
phone extensions. See the OnStar
®Owner’s
Guide for more information.
How OnStar®Service Works
In order to provide you with OnStar®services,
your vehicle’s OnStar®system has the capability
of recording and transmitting vehicle information.
This information is automatically sent to an
OnStar
®Call Center at the time of an OnStar®
button press, Emergency button press or if
your airbags or AACN system deploys. The vehicle
information usually includes your GPS location
and, in the event of a crash, additional information
regarding the accident that your vehicle has
been involved in (e.g. the direction from which
your vehicle was hit). When you use the Virtual
Advisor feature of OnStar
®Hands-Free Calling,
your vehicle also sends OnStar®your GPS
location so that we can provide you with
location-based services.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 136
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 138
Other Warning Devices............................. 138
Horn.......................................................... 138
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 139
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 139
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 140
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 140
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 141
Windshield Wipers..................................... 141
Windshield Washer.................................... 142
Cruise Control........................................... 143
Headlamps................................................ 146
Wiper Activated Headlamps....................... 147
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 147
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 147
Fog Lamps................................................ 148
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 148
Dome Lamp.............................................. 149
Entry/Exit Lighting...................................... 149
Mirror Reading Lamps............................... 149Electric Power Management...................... 149
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 150
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 150
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 151
Climate Controls......................................... 152
Climate Control System............................. 152
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 155
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 155
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators........ 157
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 158
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 159
Tachometer............................................... 159
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 160
Passenger Safety Belt
Reminder Light....................................... 160
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 161
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 162
Charging System Light.............................. 164
Up-Shift Light............................................ 164
Brake System Warning Light..................... 165
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 166
Enhanced Traction System
Warning Light........................................ 166
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light........................................ 167
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 168
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 171
Security Light............................................ 172
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 172
Highbeam On Light................................... 173
Fuel Gage................................................. 173
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 174
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 174
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 177
DIC Vehicle Personalization....................... 179Audio System(s)......................................... 185
Setting the Time
(Without Date Display)........................... 186
Setting the Time (With Date Display)......... 187
Radio with CD (Base)............................... 189
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 194
Using an MP3........................................... 205
XM Radio Messages................................. 212
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 214
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 214
Radio Reception........................................ 215
Care of Your CDs..................................... 216
Care of the CD Player.............................. 216
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................. 216
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 216
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Side Window Outlets. SeeClimate Control
System on page 152.
B. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 155.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 139.
D. Cruise Control Buttons (If Equipped).
SeeCruise Control on page 143.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 158.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 214.
G. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 138.
H. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls.
SeeWindshield Wipers on page 141and
Windshield Washer on page 142.
I. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 185.
J. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped). SeeFog
Lamps on page 148.K. Trunk Release. SeeTrunk on page 98.
L. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 148.
M. Driver Information Control Button. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 174.
N. Horn. SeeHorn on page 138.
O. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). Accessory
Power Outlet (If Equipped). SeeAshtray(s) and
Cigarette Lighter on page 151andAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 150.
P. Shift Lever (Manual Shown). SeeManual
Transaxle Operation on page 116and
Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 113.
Q. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
on page 152.
R. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator and Heated
Seats Button (If Equipped). SeePassenger
Airbag Status Indicator on page 162and
Heated Seats on page 10.
S. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 131.
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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
in 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
the ignition switch.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
To sound the horn, press the center pad on the
steering wheel.
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Tilt Wheel
A tilt 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.
The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel
is located on the left side of the steering column.
To tilt the wheel, pull down the lever. Then move
the wheel to a comfortable position, pull up
the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane-Change Signals. See
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 140.
23Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 140.
Flash-to-Pass. SeeFlash-to-Pass on
page 141.
OExterior Lamp Control. SeeHeadlamps on
page 146.
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