2007 PONTIAC G6 Owners Manual

3. Snap the front and back together tightly so
moisture will not get inside the transmitter.
4. Test the operation of the transmitter with the
vehicle.
Remote Vehicle Start
Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature.
This feature allows you to start the engine from
outside the vehicle. It may also start the vehicle’s
heating or air conditioning systems and rear
window defogger. When the remote start system
is active and the vehicle has an automatic climate
control system, it will automatically regulate the
inside temperature. Normal operation of the system
will return after the ignition key is turned to ON.
Laws in some communities may restrict the use
of remote starters. For example, some laws may
require a person using remote start to have the
vehicle in view when doing so. Check local
regulations for any requirements on remote
starting of vehicles.Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle
is low on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel.
The remote start feature provides two separate
starts per ignition cycle, each with 10 minutes of
engine running time.
The remote start feature needs to be reset after
your vehicle’s engine is started two times using
the transmitter’s remote start button. To reset the
remote start feature, insert the vehicle’s key into
the ignition switch and turn it to ON. SeeIgnition
Positions on page 122for information regarding the
ignition positions on your vehicle.
You can start your vehicle’s engine from
approximately 197 feet (60 m) away. However, the
range may be less while the vehicle is running,
and as a result you may need to be closer to your
vehicle to turn it off than you were to turn it on.
There are other conditions which can affect
the performance of the transmitter, seeRemote
Keyless Entry System on page 100for additional
information.
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/(Remote Start):If your vehicle has the remote
start feature, the RKE transmitter will have a button
with this symbol on it.
To start the vehicle using the remote start feature,
do the following:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock
button, then immediately press and hold
the transmitter’s remote start button until
the vehicle’s turn signal lamps ash.
3. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps
will turn on and remain on while the engine
is running.
The engine will shut off automatically after
10 minutes, unless a time extension has been
done or the vehicle’s key is inserted into
the ignition switch and turned to ON.
If you enter the vehicle after a remote start,
and the engine is still running, insert the
key into the ignition switch and turn to ON
to drive the vehicle.4. To manually shut off a remote start, do any of
the following. The parking lamps will turn off
to indicate the engine is off.
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and
press and release the remote start button.
Turn on the hazard warning ashers.
Turn the ignition switch ON and then OFF.
Your vehicle’s engine can be started two times, per
ignition cycle, using the transmitter’s remote start
feature. If only one remote start procedure has
been done, since last driving the vehicle, or
resetting the remote start system, the engine may
be started again remotely by following the remote
start procedure a second time.
If the remote start procedure is used again before
the rst 10 minute time frame has ended, the
rst 10 minutes will immediately expire and
the second 10 minute time frame will start.
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The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if
any of the follow occur:
The remote start system is disabled through
the DIC.
The vehicle’s key is in the ignition.
The vehicle’s hood is open.
The hazard warning ashers are on.
The check engine light is on. SeeMalfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 204.
The engine coolant temperature is too high.
The oil pressure is low.
Two remote vehicle starts have already been
used for that ignition cycle.
Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start feature
are shipped from the factory with the remote
start system enabled. The system may be enabled
or disabled through the DIC. See “REMOTE
START” underDIC Vehicle Personalization on
page 216for additional information.
Remote Start Ready
(Automatic Transaxle Only)
If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle
start feature, it may have the remote start ready
feature. This feature allows your dealer to add the
manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature.
If the RKE transmitter has a plus (+) symbol on the
back cover, your vehicle has the remote start ready
feature. You can lock or unlock your vehicle from
approximately 197 feet (60 m) away.
See your dealer if you would like to add the
manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature to
your vehicle.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door is
locked, the handle will not open it.
You increase the chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if
the doors are not locked. So, wear
safety belts properly and lock the
doors whenever you drive.
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CAUTION: (Continued)

Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A
child can be overcome by extreme heat
and can suffer permanent injuries or
even death from heat stroke. Always
lock your vehicle whenever you
leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or
stop your vehicle. Locking your doors
can help prevent this from happening.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your
vehicle.
From the outside, use your key or, if your vehicle
has one, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. Turn the key counterclockwise to
unlock the door. Turn the key clockwise to lock
the door.
From the inside, use the manual lock knobs or the
power lock switches.
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Power Door Locks
The power door lock
switches are located on
the driver’s and front
passenger’s door.
Press the top of the switch to unlock all doors.
Press the bottom of the switch to lock all doors.The rear doors do not have power door lock
switches. Rear seat passengers must use
the manual lock knob on their doors.
Door Ajar Reminder
If one of the doors is not fully closed while the
ignition is on and the shift lever is moved out of
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) the following will occur:
A chime will sound.
The DOOR AJAR message will display
through the Driver Information Center (DIC)
until the door is closed. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 212.
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Delayed Locking
This feature lets the driver to delay the locking of
the vehicle. It will not operate with the key in
the ignition. SeeLockout Protection on page 112.
Press the driver’s power door lock switch or the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter lock
button once. With the key removed from the ignition
and the driver’s door open, the following will occur:
Three chimes will sound to signal the delay.
All doors will lock and the turn signals will ash
once ve seconds after the last door has been
closed.
The horn will chirp if the horn chirp feature is
enabled. SeeDIC Operation and Displays on
page 209.
If a door is opened before the ve seconds has
ended, the doors will not lock until ve seconds
after all doors are closed.
If the power door lock switch or the transmitter
lock button is pressed twice when leaving
the vehicle, the doors will lock immediately.
If the power door unlock switch or the transmitter
unlock button is pressed, the doors will unlock
immediately and do not lock automatically after
the doors are closed.This feature is turned on at the factory but may be
turned off through the Driver Information Center
(DIC). SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on
page 216.
Automatic Door Lock
Your vehicle is programmed at the factory to lock all
doors automatically when the following are met:
All doors are closed.
The ignition is on.
The shift lever is moved out of PARK (P) for
vehicles with an automatic transaxle.
The vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph
(8 km/h) for vehicles with a manual transaxle.
This feature cannot be disabled.
If someone needs to exit the vehicle once the
doors are locked, have that person use the manual
lock knob or power door unlock switch.
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Programmable Automatic Door
Unlock
If you have a sedan with a manual transaxle, the
doors will automatically unlock when the ignition
is turned off.
If you have a vehicle with an automatic transaxle,
it was programmed at the factory to unlock
when the shift lever is moved to PARK (P).
You can change the settings of the programmable
automatic door unlock feature through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). SeeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 216.
Rear Door Security Locks
Your vehicle may have rear door security locks.
These prevent passengers from opening the
rear doors from the inside.
The rear door security
locks are located on the
inside edge of each rear
door. You must open the
rear doors to access
them. The label
depicting lock and
unlock positions is
located near the lock.
To set the locks, do the following:
1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and
turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position.
2. Close the door.
Security Lock Label
shown
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To open a rear door when the security lock is on,
do the following:
1. Unlock the by lifting the rear door manual
lock, the power door lock switch, or if the
vehicle has one, by using the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.
2. Open the door from the outside.
To cancel the rear door security lock, do the
following:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Insert the key into the security lock slot
and turn it so the slot is in the vertical position.Lockout Protection
This feature prevents the driver’s door from being
locked using the power door locks, if the key is
left in the ignition and a door is open.
Pressing the power door lock switch will lock all
the doors and then unlock the driver’s door.
Pressing and holding the power door lock switch
for more than three seconds will override this
feature.
If you remove the key from the ignition, or if you
use the manual door lock or the remote keyless
entry transmitter, you could still lock your key
inside your vehicle. Always remember to take your
key with you.
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