2007 PONTIAC G6 light

The exterior lamp switch has the following four
positions:
2(Headlamps):This position turns on the
headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps.
;(Parking Lamps):This position turns on the
parking lamps and taillamps only.
AUTO (Automatic Headlamp System):This
position automatically turns on the Daytime
Running Lamps during daytime, and the
headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps at night.
P(Off/On):This position turns on the Automatic
Headlamp System. In Canada, this only works
when a vehicle with an automatic transaxle
is in PARK (P).
To turn on the Automatic Headlamp System, turn
the switch to off/on. To turn them off, turn the
switch to off/on again. This is a momentary control
switch that will spring back when released. The
Automatic Headlamp System is always turned on
at the beginning of an ignition cycle.
Headlamps on Reminder
A reminder tone will sound when your headlamps
or parking lamps are manually turned on, if the
driver’s door is open and your ignition is in
the OFF or ACC position. To turn the tone off, turn
the knob all the way counterclockwise. In the
automatic mode, the headlamps turn off once the
ignition key is in the OFF position.
Headlamps Off in PARK (P)
This feature works when the ignition is ON and it
is dark outside. To turn the headlamps off
when it is dark outside but keep other exterior
lights on, turn the exterior lamp control to
the parking lamp position. In this position, the
parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps,
license plate lamps and instrument panel lights will
be on, but the headlamps will be off.
To turn on the headlamps along with the other
lamps when it is dark outside, turn the exterior
lamp control to the AUTO or headlamp position.
This feature will not work for Canadian vehicles.
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Delayed Headlamps
The delayed headlamps feature will continue to
illuminate the headlamps for 20 seconds after the
key is turned to OFF, then the headlamps will
automatically turn off.
To override the 20 second delayed headlamp
feature while it is active turn the turn signal/
multifunction lever up one position and then back
to AUTO.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, but they can be especially
helpful in the short periods after dawn and before
sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps
are required on all vehicles rst sold in Canada.
The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the
instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered, or
the head lamps will be on when not needed.The DRL system will make your low-beam
headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when
the following conditions are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamps control is in AUTO.
The exterior lamps control is in the parking
lamps only position (this applies only to
vehicles that are rst sold in Canada).
The light sensor detects daytime light.
The parking brake is released (manual
transaxle) or the vehicle is not in PARK
(automatic transaxle).
When the DRL system is on, the taillamps,
sidemarker lamps, parking lamps, and instrument
panel lights will not be illuminated unless you
have turned the exterior lamps control to
the parking lamp position.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamp system when you need it.
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Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, your automatic
headlamp system will turn on your headlamps
at the normal brightness along with other lamps
such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking
lamps and the instrument panel lights. The radio
lights will also be dim.
Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on
top of the instrument panel, make sure it is
not covered or the automatic headlamp system
will be on when it is not needed.
There is a delay in the transition between the
daytime and nighttime operation of the DRL and
the automatic headlamp systems so that
driving under bridges or bright overhead street
lights does not affect the system. The DRL
and automatic headlamp systems will only be
affected when the light sensor sees a change in
lighting lasting longer than this delay.If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the
automatic headlamp system will come on
immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will
take approximately one minute for the automatic
headlamp system to change to DRL if it is
light outside. During that delay, your instrument
panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make
sure your instrument panel brightness control is
in the full bright position. See “Instrument
Panel Brightness Control” underInstrument Panel
Brightness on page 178.
To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp
system off, turn the ignition on and set the
exterior light switch to the off/on position. For
Canadian vehicles, the transaxle must stay
in PARK (P) for this function.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamps when you need them.
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Fog Lamps
If your vehicle has fog
lamps, the fog lamp
button is located on the
instrument panel, to
the left of the steering
wheel.
The ignition must be on for the fog lamps to work.
Push the button to turn the fog lamps on. An
indicator light in the button will glow when the fog
lamps are on. Push the button again to turn
the fog lamps off.
The parking lamps will automatically turn on and
off when the fog lamps are turned on and off.
The fog lamps will turn off while the high-beam
headlamps are turned on.
Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
Instrument Panel Brightness
The control for this
feature is located on the
instrument panel to
the right of the steering
wheel.
Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or
counterclockwise to dim them.
Courtesy Lamps
If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, it will
have courtesy lamps in the rear passenger area of
the vehicle. These lamps come on to make it
easier to see while entering and exiting the vehicle.
These lamps will come on when any door is
opened and will only turn off when all doors are
closed.
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Dome Lamp
Your vehicle may have a dome lamp without a
switch. If your vehicle does have a dome lamp with
a switch, the following are the settings.
9(Off):Move the lever to this position to turn
the lamp off, even when a door is opened.
1(Door):Move the lever to this position to turn
the lamp on whenever a door is opened.
+(On):Move the lever to this position to turn
the dome lamp on.
Entry/Exit Lighting
The lamps inside your vehicle will go on when you
open any door. These lamps will fade out after
about 20 seconds after all of the doors have been
closed or when the ignition is turned to ON.
These lamps will also go on when you press the
unlock symbol button or the horn symbol on
the keyless entry system transmitter.
The lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for
about 20 seconds after your key is removed from
the ignition to provide an illuminated exit.
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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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To change the air delivery settings, turn the right
knob to select one of the following:
H(Vent):Turn the knob to this mode to direct
air to the instrument panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):Turn the knob to this mode to
direct half of the air to the instrument panel outlets,
and the remaining air to the oor outlets. Some
air may be directed toward the side windows.
6(Floor):Turn the knob to this mode to direct
most of the air to the oor outlets with some
air directed to the side window outlets and
windshield.
:(Outside Air):Press the right side of this
button to turn the outside air mode on. When this
mode is selected, air from outside the vehicle
circulates throughout your vehicle. An indicator
light will comes on to let you know that it is
activated. The outside air mode can be used with
all modes, but it cannot be used with the
recirculation mode. Press this button again to
cancel the recirculation mode.
?(Recirculation):Press the left side of the
button to turn the recirculation mode on. The air
inside the vehicle is recirculated through the climate
control system and throughout the vehicle, not from
outside. This mode is helpful when you are trying to
limit odors from entering your vehicle and for
maximum air conditioning performance in hot
weather. An indicator light above the button will
come on to let you know that it is activated. The
indicator light will blink three times if you try to use
recirculation in a mode that it can not be used in.
Only use this mode when it is needed for comfort,
since window fogging will rapidly occur if the air
conditioning compressor is not engaged.
Press this button to cancel the outside air mode.
When you switch to the defog or defrost modes the
system automatically moves from recirculation to
outside air. When the vehicle or fan is turned off
and back on, the system defaults to outside air
automatically. Only use recirculation mode when it
is needed for comfort, since window fogging may
occur.
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Temperature Control:Turn the center knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to increase
or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle.
When it’s cold outside 0°F (−18°C) or lower,
use the engine coolant heater, if the vehicle has
one, to warm air faster in your vehicle. An
engine coolant heater warms the engine coolant
that is used to warm the inside of your vehicle. For
more information, seeEngine Coolant Heater on
page 128.
#(Air Conditioning):Press this button to turn
the air conditioning system on or off. When
the air conditioning button is pressed, an indicator
light comes on to indicate that the air conditioning
is activated.
The air conditioning system removes moisture from
the air, so sometimes a small amount of water drips
underneath the vehicle while it is idling or after the
engine is turned off. This is normal.
Maximum Air Conditioning
On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside
air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce
the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down.
It also helps the system to operate more efficiently.For quick cool down on hot days, do the following:
1. Select the
Cvent mode.
2. Select the highest fan speed.
3. Select
#air conditioning.
4. Select the
?recirculation mode.
5. Select the coolest temperature.
Using these settings together for long periods of
time can cause the air inside of your vehicle
to become too dry. To prevent this from
happening, after the air in your vehicle has cooled,
turn the recirculation mode off.
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, it will
turn on using the last settings selected on the
climate control before the vehicle was turned off.
The fan and air delivery knobs can be used during
remote start. The buttons will not work until the
ignition is turned on by the key.
The climate control system changes back to
manual operation when the vehicle key is
turned to ON.
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