2009 PONTIAC G6 DIC

The remote start feature needs to be reset after
your vehicle’s engine is started two times using the
transmitter’s remote start button. To reset the remote
start feature, insert the vehicle’s key into the ignition
switch and turn it to ON/RUN. SeeIgnition Positions
on page 2-21for information regarding the ignition
positions on your vehicle.
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 2-3for additional
information.
/(Remote Start):This button will be on the RKE
transmitter if you have remote start.
To start the vehicle using the remote start feature:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock button,
then immediately press and hold the transmitter’s
remote start button until the vehicle’s turn signal
lamps ash.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn
on and remain on while the engine is running.3. If it is the rst remote start since the vehicle has
been driven, repeat these steps, while the engine is
still running, to extend the engine running time by
10 minutes. Remote start can be extended one time.
After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert
and turn the key to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.
The engine will shut off automatically 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.
To manually shut off a remote start:
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
and release the remote start button.
Turn on the hazard warning ashers.
Turn the ignition switch ON/RUN and then
LOCK/OFF.
The parking lamps will turn off to indicate the engine
is off.
Your vehicle’s engine can be started two times, per
ignition cycle, using the transmitter’s remote start
feature.
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.
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The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if any
of the follow occur:
The remote start system is disabled through
the DIC.
The vehicle’s key is in the ignition.
The vehicle’s hood is open.
The hazard warning ashers are on.
The check engine light is on. SeeMalfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 3-38.
The engine coolant temperature is too high.
The oil pressure is low.
Two remote vehicle starts have already been used
for that ignition cycle.
Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start feature are
shipped from the factory with the remote start system
enabled. The system may be enabled or disabled through
the DIC. See “REMOTE START” underDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 3-50for additional information.
Remote Start Ready
If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start
feature, it may have the remote start ready feature.
This feature allows your dealer/retailer to add the
manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature.
If the RKE transmitter has a plus (+) symbol on the
back cover, your vehicle has the remote start ready
feature.
See your dealer/retailer if you would like to add the
manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature to your
vehicle.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially children, can easily
open the doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle
will not open it. You increase the chance of
being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if
the doors are not locked. So, wear safety
belts properly and lock the doors whenever
you drive.
Young children who get into unlocked vehicles
may be unable to get out. A child can be
overcome by extreme heat and can suffer
permanent injuries or even death from heat
stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever
you leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or stop
your vehicle. Locking your doors can help
prevent this from happening.There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, use your key or, if your vehicle has
one, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the door.
Turn the key clockwise to lock the door.
From the inside, use the manual lock knobs or the
power lock switches.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock switches are located on the
driver’s and front passenger’s door.
Press the outboard side of the switch to unlock all
doors. Press the inboard side of the switch to lock
all doors.
The rear doors do not have power door lock switches.
Rear seat passengers must use the manual lock
knob on their doors.
Door Ajar Reminder
A chime will sound and the DOOR AJAR message
will display if one of the doors is not fully closed. This
happens when the ignition is on and the shift lever is
moved out of P (Park) or N (Neutral). SeeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 3-46.
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Delayed Locking
This feature lets the driver to delay the locking of the
vehicle. It will not operate with the key in the ignition.
SeeLockout Protection on page 2-11.
Press the driver’s power door lock switch or the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter lock button once. With
the key removed from the ignition and the driver’s door
open, the following will occur:
Three chimes will sound to signal the delay.
All doors will lock and the turn signals will ash once
ve seconds after the last door has been closed.
The horn will chirp if the horn chirp feature is
enabled. SeeDIC Operation and Displays on
page 3-43.
If a door is opened before the ve seconds has ended,
the doors will not lock until ve seconds after all doors are
closed.
If the power door lock switch or the transmitter lock
button is pressed twice when leaving the vehicle,
the doors will lock immediately.
If the power door unlock switch or the transmitter unlock
button is pressed, the doors will unlock immediately and
do not lock automatically after the doors are closed.
This feature is turned on at the factory but may be
turned off through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-50.
Automatic Door Lock
Your vehicle is programmed at the factory to lock all
doors automatically when the following are met:
All doors are closed.
The ignition is on.
The shift lever is moved out of (P) Park.
This feature cannot be disabled.
If someone needs to exit the vehicle once the doors
are locked, have that person use the manual lock knob
or power door unlock switch.
Programmable Automatic Door
Unlock
Your vehicle was programmed at the factory to unlock
when the shift lever is moved to (P) Park.
You can change the settings of the programmable
automatic door unlock feature through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). SeeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 3-50.
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Sun Visors
Swing down the visors to block glare. The visors can be
removed from the center mount and swung to the side.
It can be moved along the rod from side-to-side in this
position also.
Your vehicle may have lighted vanity mirrors on the
driver’s and passenger’s visors. When you lift the cover,
the light will turn on.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however,
they do not make it impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle may have
a content theft-deterrent
alarm system.
Arming the System
With the ignition off, press the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter lock button to arm the system.
The system will arm 30 seconds after all the doors are
closed, or 60 seconds with any door open.
If you press the lock button on the transmitter a second
time while all the doors are closed, the system will arm
immediately. The system will still arm in 60 seconds if a
door is open. When the open door is closed, the system
will arm.
The security light, located on the instrument panel
cluster, comes on to indicate that arming has been
initiated. Once the system is armed, the security light
ashes once every three seconds.
If the security light is ashing twice per second, this
means that a door is open.
If the system is armed and the key is used to unlock the
vehicle, the alarm will be activated.
If you do not want to arm the content theft system, lock
the vehicle with the manual lock knob on the doors or with
the inside power door lock switches.
The alarm will sound and the exterior lights will ash if
any door is opened while armed.
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Manual Shift Mode (MSM)
To use this feature,
1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward and
then to the right into the M (Manual Mode).
While driving in manual mode, the transmission will
remain in the driver selected gear.
2. Press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward
to downshift.
The odometer display on the instrument panel
cluster will change from vehicle mileage to the letter M,
for manual shift mode, and a number indicating the
requested gear range when moving the shift lever
forward or rearward. SeeSpeedometer and Odometer
on page 3-30for more information.
While using the MSM feature the vehicle will have rmer
shifting and sportier performance. You can use this for
sport driving or when climbing hills to stay in gear longer
or to downshift for more power or engine braking.The transmission will only allow you to shift into gears
appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions
per minute (RPM):
The transmission will not shift to the next higher
gear if the engine RPM is too low.
The transmission will not allow shifting to the next
lower gear if the engine RPM is too high.
If the vehicle does not respond to a gear change,
or detects a problem with the transmission, the range
of gears may be reduced and the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp will come on. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp
on page 3-38for more information.
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Driver Shift Control (DSC)
To use this feature,
1. Move the shift lever from DRIVE (D) rearward to
MANUAL (M).
While driving in manual mode, the transmission
will remain in the driver selected gear. When coming
to a stop in the manual position, the vehicle will
automatically shift into FIRST (1) gear.
2. Press the + (plus) paddle located on top of
the steering wheel controls forward to upshift,
or push the backside of the shift paddle rearward
to downshift.The Driver Information Center (DIC) in the instrument
cluster will change from the currently displayed message
to the letter “M”, For MANUAL position, and a number
indicating the requested gear range when moving
the shift lever forward or rearward.
While using the DSC feature the transmission will have
rmer shifting and sportier performance. You can use
this for sport driving or when climbing hills to stay in gear
longer or to downshift for more power or engine braking.
The transmission will only allow you to shift into gears
appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions
per minute (RPM):
The transmission will not automatically shift to the
next higher gear if the vehicle speed or engine
RPM is too high.
The transmission will not allow shifting to the next
lower gear if the vehicle speed or engine RPM is
too high.
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
The vehicle may have a manual rearview mirror with the
OnStar®system.
Control buttons for the OnStar system are at the bottom
of the mirror. See your dealer/retailer for more information
on the OnStar system and how to subscribe to OnStar.
Also, seeOnStar
®System on page 2-40for more
information about the services OnStar provides.
Adjust the mirror to see clearly behind your vehicle.
Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and
side to side. The day/night adjustment allows you to
adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the lamps behind
you. Move the lever to the right for nighttime use and
to the left for daytime use.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview
mirror with a compass display and/or OnStar®controls.
For more information about OnStar, seeOnStar®
System on page 2-40.
If the vehicle has OnStar, it has three control buttons
located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer/
retailer for more information on the system and how to
subscribe to OnStar. SeeOnStar
®System on page 2-40
for more information about the service OnStar provides.
For vehicles with OnStar:
O(On/Off):Press to turn the dimming feature on or off.
For vehicles without OnStar:
AUTO/OFF:Press AUTO/OFF to turn the dimming
feature on or off.
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from
behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on
and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle
is started.
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