2008 PONTIAC G6 Owners Manual

Raising the Retractable Hardtop
1. Park on a level surface, and shift the automatic
transmission into PARK (P). The vehicle must be
in PARK (P), and the engine must be running, or the
ignition turned to the ON position, to operate the
retractable hardtop.
2. The trunk cargo cover must be fully closed, and the
trunk must be closed before raising the hardtop.3. Make sure nothing or no one is on or around the
hardtop. Make sure there is no cargo on top of or
in front of the trunk cargo cover.
{CAUTION:
When the retractable hardtop is opened or
closed, people can be injured by the parts that
move: the hardtop and its mechanism, the
trunk lid, and the side windows. Keep people
away from these parts when you are lowering
or raising the top.
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{CAUTION:
If the retractable hardtop is not completely
opened or closed, the system will cause the
retractable hardtop to slowly descend after
3 minutes. You or others could be injured. The
retractable hardtop will descend immediately if
the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF during the
opening or closing of the retractable hardtop.
Always completely open or close the
retractable hardtop and do not shut off the
ignition during the opening or closing of the
retractable hardtop.4. The hardtop switch is
located on the
headliner between the
front reading lamps.
Press and hold
the switch forward to
raise the hardtop.
The switch must be
pressed until the cycle
is complete.
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As the switch is being pressed the hardtop will raise
from the trunk and move into place. The hardtop
and trunk lid will close and latch. If the engine is on, a
chime will sound when the hardtop has raised
completely. The Driver Information Center (DIC) will
display the TOP MOVE COMPLT message to signal the
procedure is complete. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-46for more information.After the hardtop has raised completely, release the
switch. If you continue to press the switch for about
two seconds after the hardtop has raised completely, the
windows will automatically close.
If pressure is released from the switch before the
hardtop cycle is complete, the cycle will stop and the
Driver Information Center (DIC) will display the
TOP NOT SECURE message. Always press and hold
the switch until a chime sounds, if the engine is on, and
the Driver Information Center (DIC) displays the TOP
MOVE COMPLT to signal the procedure is complete.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-46
for more information.
The hardtop will not operate if the vehicle has an
electrical failure. If an electrical failure occurs, see your
dealer/retailer for service.
If your vehicle has an electrical failure while operating
the hardtop, and must be towed to a dealer/retailer
for service, your vehicle should be towed by atbed with
the vehicle facing backwards. Consult your dealer/
retailer or professional towing service if you need to
have your disabled vehicle towed. SeeRoadside
Assistance Program on page 7-6.
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✍NOTES
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Windshield Washer.......................................3-10
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Headlamps..................................................3-13
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-14
Headlamps Off in PARK (P)...........................3-14
Delayed Headlamps......................................3-14
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-14
Automatic Headlamp System..........................3-15
Fog Lamps..................................................3-16
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-16
Courtesy Lamps...........................................3-16
Dome Lamp.................................................3-17
Entry/Exit Lighting.........................................3-17
Parade Dimming...........................................3-17Overhead Console Reading Lamps.................3-17
Trunk Lamp.................................................3-17
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-18
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-18
Climate Controls............................................3-19
Climate Control System.................................3-19
Automatic Climate Control System...................3-23
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-26
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-27
Instrument Panel Cluster...............................
.3-28
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-29
Trip Odometer..............................................3-29
Tachometer.................................................3-29
Safety Belt Reminders...................................3-30
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-30
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-31
Charging System Light..................................3-33
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-34
Antilock Brake System Warning Light...............3-35
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light...........................................3-35
Traction Control System (TCS) Active Light......3-36
StabiliTrak
®Not Ready Light..........................3-36
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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StabiliTrak®Indicator Light..............................3-36
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-37
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-37
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-38
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-41
Security Light...............................................3-41
Cruise Control Light......................................3-42
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-42
Fuel Gage...................................................3-42
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-42
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-43
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-43
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-46
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-50Audio System(s).............................................3-52
Setting the Clock..........................................3-53
Radio(s)......................................................3-54
XM Radio Messages.....................................3-66
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-67
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-67
Radio Reception...........................................3-68
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................3-68
Backglass Antenna.......................................3-69
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.............3-69
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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✍NOTES
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Instrument Panel Overview
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