2009 PONTIAC G6 display

LEARN COMPLETE
On vehicles without the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
system, this message displays when the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS) has completed the tire
learning process. SeeTire Pressure Monitor System
on page 5-69for more information.
LOW FUEL
This message displays along with a low fuel warning
light on the instrument panel cluster when your vehicle is
low on fuel. Rell the fuel tank as soon as possible.
SeeLow Fuel Warning Light on page 3-42,Fuel
on page 5-6, andFilling the Tank on page 5-10.
LOW WASHER FLUID
This message displays when the vehicle’s windshield
washer uid is low. Fill the windshield washer uid
reservoir to the proper level as soon as possible.
SeeWindshield Washer Fluid on page 5-40.
PARKING BRAKE
This message displays if the parking brake is left
engaged and you try to drive away. SeeParking Brake
on page 2-31for more information.
POWER STEERING
This message displays if a problem has been detected
with the electric power steering, if your vehicle has
this feature. Have your vehicle serviced immediately by
your dealer/retailer.
SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays when there is a problem with the
airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer immediately.
SVC (Service) TIRE MONITOR
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS), this message displays if a part on the TPMS is
not working properly. The tire pressure light also ashes
and then remains on during the same ignition cycle. See
Tire Pressure Light on page 3-37. Several conditions may
cause this message to appear. SeeTire Pressure Monitor
Operation on page 5-71for more information. If the
warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem
with the TPMS. See your dealer/retailer.
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TIRE LEARN ON
On vehicles without the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
system, this message displays when the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS) is re-learning the tire positions
on your vehicle. The tire positions must be re-learned
after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor.
SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-76,
Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-69, and
Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-67for more
information.
TOP INOP (Inoperative) – TRUNK
If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, this message
displays if the trunk lid is not completely closed when
operating the retractable hardtop. Make sure that
the trunk lid is closed when operating the retractable
hardtop. SeeTrunk on page 2-12,Lowering the
Retractable Hardtop on page 2-44, andRaising the
Retractable Hardtop on page 2-47for more information.
TOP MOVE COMPLT (Complete)
If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, this message
displays when the retractable hardtop has lowered
or raised completely. SeeLowering the Retractable
Hardtop on page 2-44andRaising the Retractable
Hardtop on page 2-47for more information.
TOP NOT ALLOWED
If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, this message
displays if the retractable hardtop button is pressed
while the vehicle is not in P (Park). Make sure that the
vehicle is in P (Park) when operating the retractable
hardtop. SeeLowering the Retractable Hardtop
on page 2-44andRaising the Retractable Hardtop
on page 2-47for more information.
TOP NOT SECURE
If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, this message
displays when the retractable hardtop button is
released before the top open or close operation is
complete. Press and hold the retractable hardtop button
to fully open or close the top. SeeLowering the
Retractable Hardtop on page 2-44andRaising the
Retractable Hardtop on page 2-47for more information.
TOP OVER TEMP (Temperature)
If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, this message
displays when the retractable hardtop button is
pressed and the hardtop pump motor temperature is
too hot. Wait for the hardtop pump motor to cool down
before using the retractable hardtop. SeeLowering
the Retractable Hardtop on page 2-44andRaising the
Retractable Hardtop on page 2-47for more information.
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TOP TOO COLD
If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, this message
displays when the retractable hardtop button is
pressed and the hardtop pump motor temperature is
too cold. Wait for the hardtop pump motor to warm up
before using the retractable hardtop. SeeLowering
the Retractable Hardtop on page 2-44andRaising the
Retractable Hardtop on page 2-47for more information.
TRUNK AJAR
This message displays when the trunk is not closed
completely. Make sure that the trunk is closed
completely. SeeTrunk on page 2-12for more
information.
DIC Vehicle Personalization
The following personalization options may appear on your
vehicle’s audio display by pressing the MENU button.
The default settings for the features were set when your
vehicle left the factory, but may have been changed
from their default state since that time.
OIL LIFE RESET:When this option is displayed, you
can reset the engine oil life system. To reset the system,
seeEngine Oil Life System on page 5-24.UNITS:When UNITS appears on the display, press the
enter button to move between METRIC (default in
Canada) or ENGLISH (default in United States).
When you have made your choice, press the MENU
button to record your selection.
If you choose English, all information will be displayed
in English units.
If you choose metric, all information will be displayed in
metric units.
The unit measurement will also change the trip odometer,
temperature, and average fuel economy displays.
TIRE LEARN?:This option is available on vehicles
without the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system.
After rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor,
the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) must
re-learn the tire positions. To re-learn the tire positions,
seeTire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-69.
SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-76and
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-46for more
information.
REMOTE START:If your vehicle has this feature,
the remote start option can be enabled or disabled.
When REMOTE START appears on the display, press
the enter button to move between OFF and ON
(default). When you have made your choice, press the
MENU button to record your selection.
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LOCK HORN:If your vehicle has Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE), this option which allows the vehicle’s horn
to chirp every time the lock button on the RKE
transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or disabled.
When LOCK HORN appears on the display, press the
enter button to move between ON and OFF (default).
When you have made your choice, press the MENU
button to record your selection.
UNLOCK HORN:If your vehicle has Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE), this option which allows the vehicle’s
horn to chirp every time the unlock button on the
RKE transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or disabled.
When UNLOCK HORN appears on the display, press
the enter button to move between ON and OFF (default).
When you have made your choice, press the MENU
button to record your selection.
LIGHT FLASH:If your vehicle has Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE), this option which allows the vehicle’s
exterior perimeter lighting to ash every time the lock,
unlock, or trunk release buttons on the RKE transmitter
are pressed, can be enabled or disabled. When
LIGHT FLASH appears on the display, press the enter
button to move between OFF and ON (default).
When you have made your choice, press the MENU
button to record your selection.DELAY LOCK:The delayed locking option, which
delays the actual locking of the vehicle, can be enabled
or disabled. When DELAY LOCK appears on the
display, press the enter button to move between OFF
and ON (default). When you have made your choice,
press the MENU button to record your selection.
AUTO UNLK (Unlock):The automatic door unlocking
option, which allows the vehicle to automatically
unlock certain doors can be enabled or disabled.
When AUTO UNLK appears on the display, press the
enter button to move between ALL (default), DRIVER,
or NONE. When you have made your choice, press
the MENU button to record your selection. See
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock on page 2-10
for more information.
UNLK (Unlock):This screen displays only if DRIVER
or ALL is selected for the AUTO UNLK option.
This option determines when the automatic door
unlocking will occur, when either the key is turned to
OFF or the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). When UNLK
appears on the display, press the enter button to
move between KEY OFF and SHIFT TO P (Park)
(default). When you have made your choice,
press the MENU button to record your selection.
SeeProgrammable Automatic Door Unlock on
page 2-10for more information.
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EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS:If your vehicle has Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE), this option, which allows the
vehicle’s exterior perimeter lighting to turn on each time
the unlock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed,
can be enabled or disabled. When EXT LIGHTS appears
on the display, press the enter button to move between
ON (default) and OFF. When you have made your
choice, press the MENU button to record your selection.
LANGUAGE:To select your choice of language,
press the enter button to move between the optional
languages.
The languages are ENGLISH (default), FRENCH,
SPANISH, and GERMAN.
Choosing a language will display all of the information
on the DIC in the desired language.
When you have made your choice, press the MENU
button for at least one second to record your selection.Audio System(s)
Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the
following pages to become familiar with its features.
{CAUTION:
Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods
could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to
you or others. Do not give extended attention to
entertainment tasks while driving.
This system provides access to many audio and non
audio listings.
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To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving,
do the following while the vehicle is parked:
Become familiar with the operation and controls of
the audio system.
Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset
radio stations.
For more information, seeDefensive Driving on
page 4-2.
Notice:Contact your dealer/retailer before adding
any equipment.
Adding audio or communication equipment could
interfere with the operation of the vehicle’s engine,
radio, or other systems, and could damage them.
Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and
telephone equipment.
The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP).
With RAP, the audio system can be played even after
the ignition is turned off. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 2-22for more information.
Setting the Clock
To set the hour, press the CLOCK button. The clock
symbol displays and the hour ashes. Turn the
ADJ (adjust) knob to increase or to decrease the hours.
To set the minutes, press the CLOCK button again.
The minutes ash. Turn the ADJ knob to increase or to
decrease the minutes. The time can be set with the
ignition on or off.
To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting
Radio Data System (RDS) information, press and
hold the clock button to enter the clock set mode, then
press and hold the clock button for three seconds
until UPDATED displays. If the time is not available from
the station, NO UPDATE displays.
RDS time is broadcast once a minute. After tuning to an
RDS broadcast station, it can take a few minutes for
the time to update.
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Radio(s)
The vehicle has one of these radios as its audio
system.
If the vehicle has the Monsoon audio system, it has
eight speakers and an eight channel amplier. The radio
displays MONSOON when the radio or the ignition is
turned on. See your dealer/retailer for details. Radio with a Single CD Player
Radio with a Six-Disc CD Player
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Radio Data System (RDS)
The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).
RDS features are available for use only on FM stations
that broadcast RDS information.
With RDS, the radio can do the following:
Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of
programming
Receive announcements concerning local and
national emergencies
Display messages from radio stations
Seek to stations with traffic announcements
This system relies upon receiving specic information
from these stations and only works when the information
is available. In rare cases, a radio station can broadcast
incorrect information that causes the radio features to
work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station.
While the radio is tuned to an RDS station, the station
name or call letters appear on the display instead of the
frequency. RDS stations can also provide the time of
day, a program type (PTY) for current programming, and
the name of the program being broadcast.
Playing the Radio
O
(Power):Press to turn the system on and off.
u(Volume):Turn to increase or to decrease the
volume.
DISP (Display):Press to switch the display between
the time and the temperature or the radio station
frequency and the temperature. While the ignition is off,
press to display the time.
For RDS, press to change what appears on the display
while using RDS. The display options are station
name, RDS station frequency, PTY, and the name of
the program (if available).
For XM™ (if equipped), press while in XM mode to
retrieve four different categories of information related
to the current song or channel: Artist, Song Title,
Category or PTY, Channel Number/Channel Name.
To change the default on the display, press the DISP
knob until you see the desired display, then hold
the knob for two seconds. The radio produces a beep
and the selected display is now the default.
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