2009 PONTIAC G5 center console

Keys...............................................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation...................................................2-3
Remote Vehicle Start......................................2-6
Doors and Locks.............................................2-8
Door Locks....................................................2-8
Power Door Locks..........................................2-9
Delayed Locking.............................................2-9
Automatic Door Lock.....................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks (Sedan)..................2-10
Lockout Protection........................................2-11
Trunk..........................................................2-12
Windows........................................................2-14
Manual Windows..........................................2-15
Power Windows............................................2-15
Sun Visors...................................................2-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-16
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-16
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer.............2-18
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation.................................................2-19
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-20
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-20
Ignition Positions..........................................2-21Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-23
Starting the Engine.......................................2-24
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-25
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-26
Manual Transmission Operation......................2-28
Parking Brake..............................................2-30
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)......2-31
Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission) . . .2-33
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission).......2-33
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-34
Engine Exhaust............................................2-34
Running the Vehicle While Parked..................2-35
Mirrors...........................................................2-36
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-36
Outside Remote Control Mirror.......................2-36
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-36
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-37
OnStar
®System.............................................2-37
Storage Areas................................................2-41
Glove Box...................................................2-41
Cupholders..................................................2-41
Center Console Storage.................................2-41
Driver Storage Compartment..........................2-41
Convenience Net..........................................2-41
Sunroof.........................................................2-42
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1

Storage Areas
Glove Box
Lift up on the glove box lever to open it.
Cupholders
There are two cupholders located at the front of the
center console, in front of the shift lever. There are also
cupholders for the rear seat passengers located at
the rear of the center console.
Center Console Storage
For vehicles with a center console storage area, open
with the lever on the front of the console.
Driver Storage Compartment
The driver’s storage compartment is located near the
left side of the steering column on the bottom of
the instrument panel. Pull the cover down to open.
Convenience Net
Use the convenience net, located in the rear, to store
small loads as far forward as possible. The net
should not be used to store heavy loads.
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A high electrical load occurs when several of the
following loads are on: headlamps, high beams, fog
lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at
high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer
loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the
battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s output
and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It can increase engine
idle speed to generate more power, whenever needed.
It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some
accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without
being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels
of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to
the driver.
Battery Run-Down Protection
The vehicle has a battery saver feature designed to
protect the vehicle’s battery.
When any interior lamp is left on and the ignition is
turned off, the battery rundown protection system
automatically turns the lamp off after 20 minutes.
This prevents draining of the battery.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
Accessory power outlets can be used to connect
electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone.
The accessory power outlet is located in the center
console, rearward of the shift lever.
To use the accessory power outlet, remove the cover.
When not in use, always cover the accessory power
outlet with the protective cap.
Notice:Leaving electrical equipment on for
extended periods will drain the battery. Always
turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do
not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum
amperage rating of 20 amperes.
Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible
with the accessory power outlet and could result
in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience
a problem, see your dealer/retailer for additional
information on the accessory power outlet.
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Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to the
vehicle can damage it or keep other components
from working as they should. The repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use
equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating
of 20 amperes. Check with your dealer/retailer before
adding electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the
installation instructions included with the equipment.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by the warranty. Do not hang
any type of accessory or accessory bracket from
the plug because the power outlets are designed
for accessory power plugs only.Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
The vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter.
To use the lighter, located on the instrument panel
below the climate controls, push it in all the way and
let go. When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself.
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is
heating will not allow the lighter to back away from
the heating element when it is hot. Damage from
overheating may occur to the lighter or heating
element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a
cigarette lighter in while it is heating. Do not use
equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating
of 15 amperes.
To clean the center console ashtray, remove the entire
ashtray and empty it.
Notice:If papers, pins, or other ammable items
are put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other
smoking materials could ignite them and possibly
damage the vehicle. Never put ammable items
in the ashtray.
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C
California
Perchlorate Materials Requirements................. 5-4
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-108
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust...........................................2-34
Trunk.........................................................2-12
Winter Driving.............................................4-19
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-97
CD, MP3 .......................................................3-66
Center Console Storage...................................2-41
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-43
Chains, Tire...................................................5-70
Charging System Light....................................3-28
Check
Engine Lamp..............................................3-33
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-101
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children...........................1-32
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-39
Older Children.............................................1-29Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................1-45
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-48
Systems.....................................................1-35
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-38
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-17
Circuit Breakers............................................5-103
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-100
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-98
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-95
Finish Care.................................................5-98
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-96
Interior.......................................................5-94
Leather......................................................5-96
Tires........................................................5-100
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-101
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-97
Weatherstrips..............................................5-97
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-99
Climate Control System...................................3-18
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-20
Clock, Setting.................................................3-53
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-19
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Security Light.................................................3-37
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Lamp......................................3-33
Publications Ordering Information...................7-16
Scheduling Appointments..............................7-10
Service Parts Identication Label.....................5-102
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-64
Setting the Clock............................................3-53
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-101
Shifting
Out of Park................................................2-33
Shifting Into Park............................................2-31
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-93
Installing....................................................5-86
Removing...................................................5-82
Storing.......................................................5-90
Specications and Capacities..........................5-108
Speedometer..................................................3-24
Split Folding Rear Seat..................................... 1-9
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-6
Starting the Engine.........................................2-24Steering........................................................4-12
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-85
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console...........................................2-41
Convenience Net.........................................2-41
Cupholders.................................................2-41
Driver Storage Compartment.........................2-41
Glove Box..................................................2-41
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit......5-80
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-21
Sun Visors.....................................................2-16
Sunroof.........................................................2-42
T
Tachometer....................................................3-24
Taillamps
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-44
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....5-44
Text Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-6
Theft-Deterrent Feature....................................3-85
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-16
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-16
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............2-18
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................2-19
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