2008 PONTIAC G8 remote start

Passenger Sensing
System
The vehicle has a passenger
sensing system for the right front
passenger position. The passenger
airbag status indicator will be
visible in the rearview mirror when
you start the vehicle.
The words ON and OFF, or the
symbol for on and off, will be visible
during the system check. If you are
using remote start to start your
vehicle from a distance, if equipped,
you may not see the system check.
When the system check is complete,either the word ON or the word OFF,
or the symbol for on or the symbol for
off, will be visible. SeePassenger
Airbag Status Indicator on
page 4-14.
The passenger sensing system will
turn off the right front passenger
frontal airbag under certain
conditions. The driver airbags are
not part of the passenger sensing
system.
The passenger sensing system
works with sensors that are part of
the right front passenger seat. The
sensors are designed to detect the
presence of a properly-seated
occupant and determine if the right
front passenger frontal airbag should
be enabled (may inate) or not.
Accident statistics show that children
are safer if they are restrained in
the rear rather than the front seat.
We recommend that children
be secured in a rear seat, including:
an infant or a child riding in a
rear-facing child restraint; a child
riding in a forward-facing child seat;an older child riding in a booster
seat; and children, who are
large enough, using safety belts.
A label on the sun visor says,
“Never put a rear-facing child seat
in the front.” This is because the risk
to the rear-facing child is so great,
if the airbag deploys.
{CAUTION
A child in a rear-facing child
restraint can be seriously
injured or killed if the right
front passenger airbag
inates. This is because the
back of the rear-facing child
restraint would be very close to
the inating airbag. A child in a
forward-facing child restraint
can be seriously injured or killed
if the right front passenger
airbag inates and the
passenger seat is in a forward
position.
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Keys, Doors and
Windows
Keys
Keys...................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System...................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation. . .2-4
Remote Vehicle Start..........2-6
Doors and Locks
Door Locks.........................2-8
Power Door Locks..............2-9
Rear Door Security Locks. . .2-9
Trunk................................2-10
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems. . . .2-11
Immobilizer.......................2-11
Immobilizer Operation.......2-12
Content Theft-Deterrent.....2-13
Windows
Windows...........................2-14
Power Windows................2-15
Sun Visors........................2-15
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror. . . .2-16
Compass..........................2-16
Outside Power Mirror(s). . . .2-17
Outside Convex Mirror......2-18
Sunroof
Sunroof.............................2-18
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Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter functions will work up to
195 feet (60 m) away, however,
the operating range may be
less while the vehicle is running.
There are other conditions
which can affect the performance of
the transmitter. SeeRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System on
page 2-3.The following functions may be
available if your vehicle has the RKE
system.Q(Lock):Press to lock all doors.
You can program the vehicle so
the turn signal indicators ash or the
horn sounds when pressing
Qon
the RKE transmitter. For more
information see “Flash Remote
Lock” and “Beep Remote Lock”
underDIC Vehicle Customization on
page 4-32.
If any door is open when
Qis
pressed, the horn will chirp ve
times as a reminder. All doors will
lock except the open door.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors will lock except
the driver door.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the
content theft-deterrent system. See
Content Theft-Deterrent on
page 2-13.
K(Unlock):Press to unlock the
driver door or all doors depending
on the personalization setting.
To customize remote unlocking, see
“Two Stage Unlock” underDIC
Vehicle Customization on page 4-32.
You can program the vehicle so
the turn signal indicators ash when
pressing
Kon the RKE transmitter.
For more information see “Flash
Remote Unlock” underDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 4-32.
Pressing
Kmay also disarm the
content theft-deterrent system. See
Content Theft-Deterrent on
page 2-13.
V(Remote Trunk Release):
Press and hold to open the trunk.
RKE with Remote Start Shown
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L(Vehicle Locator/Panic
Alarm):Press and release one time
to locate your vehicle. The exterior
lamps will ash and the horn
will chirp.
Press and hold
Lfor at least
two seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn will sound and the
turn signals will ash until
Lis
pressed again or the key is placed
in the ignition and turned to
ON/RUN.
/(Remote Vehicle Start):If the
vehicle has this feature, press
/to start the engine from outside
the vehicle using the RKE
transmitter. SeeRemote Vehicle
Start on page 2-6for additional
information.
Personal Identity Keys
This system stores electronic
settings for two different keys. The
settings are stored when a
personal identity key is removed
from the ignition and recalled when
Qon the RKE transmitter is
pressed. For information on storing
climate control settings, radio
settings and trip computer settings,
see “Personal Identity Memories”
underRadio(s) on page 6-3,
“Ignition Keys” underClimate
Control System on page 7-1and
“Trip Computer” underDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 4-32.
Matching Transmitter(s) to
Your Vehicle
Each RKE transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from
unlocking your vehicle. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased
through your dealer/retailer. Bringany additional transmitters so they
can also be re-coded to match
the new transmitter. Once your
dealer/retailer has coded the new
transmitter, the lost transmitter
will not unlock your vehicle.
Battery Replacement
The RKE transmitter has a lithium
battery which should last about
three years.
Have the battery replaced if the
Replace Battery in Remote
Key message displays in the DIC or
if the transmitter will not work at
the normal range in any location.
See “Replace Battery in Remote
Key” underDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 4-27.
The battery is not rechargeable.
See your dealer/retailer to replace
the battery.
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Remote Vehicle Start
Your vehicle may have this feature
which allows you to start the
engine from outside the vehicle.
/(Remote Vehicle Start):This
button will be on the RKE transmitter
if you have remote start.
To enable and disable remote start,
see “Remote Start” underDIC
Vehicle Customization on page 4-32.
Vehicles with an automatic climate
control system will default to a
heating or cooling mode depending
on the outside temperature during
a remote start. When the key
is turned to ON/RUN, the climate
control system will turn on at
the setting the vehicle was set to
when the vehicle was last turned off.Laws in some local 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.
If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not
use the remote start feature. The
vehicle may run out of fuel.
If your vehicle has the remote start
feature, the RKE transmitter
functions will have an increased
range of operation. However,
the range may be less while the
vehicle is running.
There are other conditions which
can affect the performance of
the transmitter, seeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 2-3
for additional information.Starting the Engine Using
Remote Start
To start the engine using the remote
start feature:
1. PressQon the RKE transmitter.
2. Press and hold
/for about
two seconds. The turn signal
lamps will briey ash to conrm
the vehicle has been started.
The parking lamps will turn
on and remain on as long as the
engine is running. The vehicle’s
doors will be locked.
3. After entering the vehicle during
a remote start, insert and turn
the key to ON/RUN to drive
the vehicle.
After a remote start, the engine
will automatically shut off
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/RUN.
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Extending Engine Run Time
To extend the engine run time by
10 minutes, repeat Steps 1 and 2
while the engine is still running.
The engine run time can only be
extended if it is the rst remote start
since the vehicle has been driven.
Remote start can be extended
one 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.
For example, if the lock button and
then the remote start buttons
are pressed again after the vehicle
has been running for ve minutes,
10 minutes are added, allowing
the engine to run for a total of
15 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts or
remote start attempts are allowed
between ignition cycles.After your vehicle’s engine has been
started two times using the remote
start button, the vehicle’s ignition
switch must be turned to ON/RUN
and then back to LOCK/OFF
using the key before the remote
start procedure can be used again.
Shutting the Engine Off After
a Remote Start
To manually shut off the engine
after a remote start, do any of the
following:
Press/until the parking lamps
turn off.
Turn on the hazard warning
ashers.
Insert the vehicle’s key into the
ignition switch and turn the
switch to ON/RUN and then back
to LOCK/OFF.Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote vehicle start feature will
not operate if any of the following
occur:
The vehicle’s key is in the
ignition.
The vehicle’s hood or doors are
not closed.
The hazard warning ashers
are on.
There is an emission control
system malfunction.
The engine coolant temperature
is too high.
The oil pressure is low.
Two remote vehicle starts have
already been used. The
maximum number of remote
starts or remote start attempts
between ignition cycles with
the key is two.
The vehicle is not in PARK (P).
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Immobilizer Operation
Your vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system is automatically armed
when the key is removed from
the ignition.
The system is disarmed when the
key is turned to ON/RUN.
You do not have to manually arm or
disarm the system.
The key uses a transponder that
matches an immobilizer control unit
in your vehicle and automatically
disarms the system. Only the correct
key will start the vehicle. If the
key is ever damaged, you may not
be able to start your vehicle.
If the vehicle does not start:
Make sure the fold away key is
fully extended.
Avoid attaching several keys with
the ignition key.
Avoid attaching keys from other
vehicles to the ignition key.
Do not attempt to start the
vehicle with a non-approved key.
Do not disassemble the key.
When trying to start the vehicle, if
the engine does not start, the
key may have a damaged
transponder. Turn the ignition off
and try again.
If the engine still does not start, and
the key appears to be undamaged,
try another ignition key.
If the engine still does not start,
your vehicle needs service.
See your dealer/retailer to service
the theft-deterrent system and
have a new key made.
The following procedure is for
programming additional keys only. If
all vehicle keys are lost or no
longer work, see your dealer/retailer.
A new key must be made prior to
programming.
A maximum of four keys can be
programmed for your vehicle.The key is purchased as two
sections: the key blade and
immobilizer section (A) and the
remote keyless entry and remote
start system section (B).
Do not join the two key sections
until programming is complete.
To program a new section (A):
1. Insert the original, already
programmed key into the ignition
and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, see
your dealer/retailer.
2. Remove the key from the
ignition.
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Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator
The vehicle has a passenger
sensing system. The rearview mirror
has a passenger airbag status
indicator.When the vehicle is started, the
passenger airbag status indicator
will light ON and OFF, or the symbol
for on and off, for several seconds
as a system check. If you are
using remote start to start your
vehicle from a distance, if equipped,
you may not see the system
check. Then, after several more
seconds, the status indicator
will light either ON or OFF, or either
the on or off symbol to let you
know the status of the right front
passenger frontal airbag.
If the word ON or the on symbol is
lit on the passenger airbag status
indicator, it means that the right front
passenger frontal airbag is enabled
(may inate).
{CAUTION
If the on indicator comes on
when you have a rear-facing
child restraint installed in the
right front passenger’s seat, it
means that the passenger
sensing system has not turned
off the passenger’s frontal
airbag. A child in a rear-facing
child restraint can be seriously
injured or killed if the right
front passenger’s airbag
inates. This is because the
back of the rear-facing child
restraint would be very close to
the inating airbag. Do not use
a rear-facing child restraint in
the right front passenger’s seat
if the airbag is turned on. United States
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