2007 PONTIAC G6 trunk

Instrument Panel Overview........................ 164
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 166
Other Warning Devices............................. 166
Horn.......................................................... 167
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 167
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 168
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 168
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 169
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 169
Windshield Wipers..................................... 169
Windshield Washer.................................... 171
Cruise Control........................................... 171
Headlamps................................................ 174
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 175
Headlamps Off in PARK (P)...................... 175
Delayed Headlamps.................................. 176
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 176
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 177
Fog Lamps................................................ 178
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 178
Courtesy Lamps........................................ 178
Dome Lamp.............................................. 179
Entry/Exit Lighting...................................... 179
Parade Dimming........................................ 180Overhead Console Reading Lamps........... 180
Trunk Lamp............................................... 180
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 181
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 181
Climate Controls......................................... 182
Climate Control System............................. 182
Automatic Climate Control System............. 187
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 191
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 192
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 193
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 194
Trip Odometer........................................... 194
Tachometer............................................... 194
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 195
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 195
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 196
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 197
Charging System Light.............................. 199
Brake System Warning Light..................... 199
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 200
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 201
Traction Control System Active Light......... 201
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Parade Dimming
The instrument panel has an added feature called
parade mode. This feature prohibits the dimming
of your instrument panel displays during the
daylight while the headlamps are on so that you
will still be able to see the displays.
Overhead Console Reading Lamps
The vehicle may have reading lamps on the
overhead console. These lamps will turn on when
the doors are opened if the lamp switch is not
in the OFF position. When the doors are closed,
press the side of each lamp to turn them on
and off. The reading lamps will also turn on if the
dome lamp switch is in the ON position.
Trunk Lamp
The trunk lamp comes on when the trunk is open
and the lamp turns off when the trunk is closed.
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Battery Run-Down Protection
Your vehicle has a battery run-down feature
designed to protect your vehicle’s battery.
When any interior lamp (trunk, reading lamps, or
dome lamp) is left on when the ignition is
turned off, the battery run-down protection system
will automatically shut the lamp off after
20 minutes. This will avoid draining the battery.
To reactivate the interior lamps, do one of
the following:
Open any door.
Press any remote keyless entry transmitter
button.
Press the power door lock switch.
Press the remote trunk release.
Turn the lamp that was left on to off and then
to on again.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
Accessory power outlets can be used to connect
auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular
telephone or CB radio. The outlet can accept
electrical equipment rated at a maximum of
20 Amps.
There are two accessory power outlets. Both are
located on the center console below the climate
controls unless the vehicle is equipped with
enhanced traction or traction control system.
If the vehicle is equipped with a traction system,
one accessory power outlet is in the center storage
console and the other is located on the center
console below the climate controls.
To use an outlet, remove the protective cap.
When not in use, always cover the outlet with the
protective cap. The accessory power outlet is
operational at all times.
Notice:If electrical devices are left plugged
into a power outlet, the battery may drain
causing your vehicle not to start or damage to
the battery. This would not be covered by
the warranty. Always unplug all electrical
devices when turning off your vehicle.
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BRAKE FLUID:This message displays to inform
the driver that the brake uid level is low while the
ignition is in ON. The brake system warning light on
the instrument panel cluster also comes on. See
Brake System Warning Light on page 199for more
information. Have the brake system serviced by
your dealer as soon as possible.
CHANGE OIL SOON:This message displays
when the life of the engine oil has expired and it
should be changed.
When you acknowledge the CHANGE OIL SOON
message by clearing it from the display, you
still must reset the engine oil life system
separately. SeeEngine Oil Life System on
page 328,Engine Oil on page 325, andScheduled
Maintenance on page 431for more information.
CHECK CARGO TOP:If your vehicle has a
retractable hardtop, this message displays 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 113,
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop on page 154,
andRaising the Retractable Hardtop on page 157
for more information.CHECK GAS CAP:This message displays if the
fuel cap has not been fully tightened. Recheck
the fuel cap to make sure that it is on properly.
A few driving trips with the cap properly installed
should turn the message off.
DOOR AJAR:This message displays if one or
more of the vehicle’s doors are not closed
properly. When this message displays, make sure
that the door is closed completely.
ENGINE DISABLED:This message displays if
the starting of the engine is disabled. Have
your vehicle serviced immediately by your dealer.
ENG (Engine) PWR (Power) REDUCED:This
message displays to inform you that the vehicle
has reduced engine power to avoid damaging the
engine. Reduced engine power can affect the
vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no reduction in performance, proceed
to your destination. The performance may be
reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The
vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed
while this message is on, but acceleration and
speed may be reduced. Anytime this message
stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your
dealer for service as soon as possible.
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TOP INOP (Inoperative) – TRUNK:If your
vehicle has a retractable hardtop, this message
displays if the trunk lid is not completely closed
when operating the retractable hardtop. Make sure
that the trunk lid is closed when operating the
retractable hardtop. SeeTrunk on page 113,
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop on page 154,
andRaising the Retractable Hardtop on page 157
for more information.
TOP MOVE COMPLT (Complete):If your vehicle
has a retractable hardtop, this message displays
when the retractable hardtop has lowered or raised
completely. SeeLowering the Retractable
Hardtop on page 154andRaising the Retractable
Hardtop on page 157for more information.
TOP NOT ALLOWED:If your vehicle has a
retractable hardtop, this message displays if the
retractable hardtop button is pressed while
the vehicle is not in PARK (P). Make sure that the
vehicle is in PARK (P) when operating the
retractable hardtop. SeeLowering the Retractable
Hardtop on page 154andRaising the Retractable
Hardtop on page 157for more information.TOP NOT SECURE:If your vehicle has a
retractable hardtop, this message displays when
the retractable hardtop button is released before
the top open or close operation is complete. Press
and hold the retractable hardtop button to fully open
or close the top. SeeLowering the Retractable
Hardtop on page 154andRaising the Retractable
Hardtop on page 157for more information.
TOP OVER TEMP (Temperature):If your vehicle
has a retractable hardtop, this message displays
when the retractable hardtop button is pressed and
the hardtop pump motor temperature is too hot.
Wait for the hardtop pump motor to cool down
before using the retractable hardtop. SeeLowering
the Retractable Hardtop on page 154and
Raising the Retractable Hardtop on page 157for
more information.
TOP TOO COLD:If your vehicle has a retractable
hardtop, this message displays when the
retractable hardtop button is pressed and the
hardtop pump motor temperature is too cold. Wait
for the hardtop pump motor to warm up before
using the retractable hardtop. SeeLowering
the Retractable Hardtop on page 154andRaising
the Retractable Hardtop on page 157for more
information.
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TRUNK AJAR:This message displays when the
trunk lid is not closed completely. Make sure
that the trunk lid is closed completely. SeeTrunk
on page 113for more information.
DIC Vehicle Personalization
The following personalization options may appear
on your vehicle’s audio display by pressing the
MENU button:
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 328.
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.
REMOTE START:If your vehicle has this feature,
the remote start option 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 (RKE), this option 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 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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UNLOCK HORN:If your vehicle has Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE), this option which allows the
vehicle’s horn to chirp every time the unlock button
on the RKE 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.
LIGHT FLASH:If your vehicle has Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE), this option which allows the
vehicle’s exterior perimeter 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 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.
DELAY LOCK:The delayed locking option, which
delays the actual locking of the vehicle, can be
enabled or disabled. When DELAY LOCK 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.AUTO UNLK (Unlock):The automatic door
unlocking option, which allows the vehicle
to automatically unlock certain doors can be
enabled or disabled. When AUTO UNLK appears
on the display, press the enter button to move
between ALL, DRIVER, or NONE. When you have
made your choice, press and the MENU button
to record your selection. The initial setting from the
factory is ALL.
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 111for more information.
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Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane
roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide
or cut across the center of the road. Drive at
speeds that let you stay in your own lane.
As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There
could be something in your lane, like a stalled
car or an accident.
You may see highway signs on mountains that
warn of special problems. Examples are long
grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling
rocks area, or winding roads. Be alert to these
and take appropriate action.
Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.
You may want to put winter emergency
supplies in your trunk.
Also seeTires on page 370.
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