2007 PONTIAC G6 Owners Manual

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with Compass
Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming
rearview mirror with a compass. This feature
enables the mirror to sense nighttime glare from
vehicle headlamps from behind and automatically
dim to reduce the glare to a safe level.
The automatic dimming feature turns on each time
the vehicle is started. Press the OFF button once
and the green indicator light located to the left of the
button will go out indicating the feature is off. To
turn the feature back on, press and release the
AUTO button and the green indicator light will
come on.
Compass Operation
Press the on/off button once to turn the compass
on or off.
When the ignition and the compass feature are
on, the compass will show two character boxes for
a few seconds. After a few seconds, the mirror
will display the current compass direction.
Compass Calibration
If after a few seconds the display does not show a
compass direction, (N for North for example), there
may be a strong magnetic eld interfering with the
compass. Such interference may be caused by a
magnetic antenna mount, note pad holder, or
similar object. If the letter C appears in the compass
window, the compass may need to be reset or
calibrated.
The mirror can be calibrated by driving the vehicle
in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the
display reads a direction.
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Compass Variance
Compass variance is the difference between earth’s
magnetic north and true geographic north. If the
mirror is not adjusted for compass variance, the
compass could give false readings.
The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the
factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass
to compensate for compass variance if the
vehicle is driven outside zone eight. Under
certain circumstances, such as a long distance,
cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust
the compass variance.
To adjust for compass variance, do the following:
1. Find your current location and variance
zone number on the zone map that follows.
2. Press and hold the on/off button until a zone
number appears on the display.
3. Once the zone number appears on the
display, press the on/off button quickly
until you reach the correct zone number.
If C appears in the compass window,
the compass may need calibration. See
“Compass Calibration” listed previously.
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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 several innovative technologies and
live advisors to provide you with a wide range of
safety, security, information, and convenience
services. If your airbags deploy, the system is
designed to make an automatic call to OnStar
®
Emergency where we can request emergency
services be sent to your location. If you
lock your keys in the vehicle, call OnStar
®at
1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal to
unlock your doors. If you need roadside assistance,
press the OnStar
®button and they can contact
Roadside Service for you.A complete OnStar
®Owner’s Guide and the Terms
and Conditions of the OnStar®Subscription Service
Agreement are included in the vehicle’s OnStar®
Subscriber Information packet located in your
vehicle. For more information, visit www.onstar.com
or www.onstar.ca, contact OnStar
®at
1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or press the
OnStar
®button to speak with an OnStar®advisor
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
OnStar®Services
For new vehicles equipped with OnStar®, the Safe
& Sound Plan is included for one year from the
date of purchase. You can extend this plan beyond
the rst year, or upgrade to the Directions &
Connections
®Plan to meet your needs. For more
information, press the OnStar®button to speak to
an advisor.
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Safe & Sound Plan

Advanced Automatic Crash Notication
Automatic Notication of Airbag Deployment
Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance
AccidentAssist
Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert
OnStar®Vehicle Diagnostics
OnStar®Hands-Free Calling
OnStar®Virtual Advisor
Directions & Connections®Plan

All Safe & Sound Plan Services
Driving Directions
RideAssist
Information and Convenience Services
OnStar®Hands-Free Calling
OnStar®Hands-Free Calling allows OnStar®
subscribers to make and receive calls using voice
commands at the touch of a button. Hands-Free
Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle, and may
be used with Pre-Paid Packages or linked to a cell
phone through OnStar
®Shared Minutes Plan. To
nd out more, refer to the OnStar®Owner’s Guide
in the vehicle’s glove box, visit www.onstar.com or
www.onstar.ca, or speak with an OnStar
®advisor
by pressing the OnStar®button or calling
1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
OnStar®Virtual Advisor
Your vehicle may have Virtual Advisor. It is a
feature of OnStar®Hands-Free 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
®Owner’s
Guide for more information.
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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.
SeeAccessory Power Outlet(s) on page 181
for more information.
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.
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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 124.
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.
A deector will automatically raise when the
sunroof is opened. The deector will retract
when the sunroof is closed.
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 124.
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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.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.
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