2009 PONTIAC G6 lock

Rear Door Security Locks
Rear door security locks prevent passengers from
opening the rear doors from the inside.
The rear door security locks are located on the inside
edge of each rear door. The rear doors must be opened
to access them.
To assist in nding the lock, the vehicle will have one of
the following:
To use these locks:
1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it
so the slot is in the horizontal position.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.To open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the
following:
1. Unlock the door using the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter, if the vehicle has one,
the power door lock switch, or by lifting the rear
door manual lock.
2. Open the door from the outside.
To cancel the rear door security lock:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it
so the slot is in the vertical position.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.
Lockout Protection
If your vehicle has power door locks, it will have this
feature. If you press the power door lock switch when the
key is in the ignition and any door is open, all the doors
will lock and the driver’s door will unlock. Be sure to
remove the key from the ignition when locking your
vehicle.
The lockout protection can be overridden by pressing
and holding the power door lock in the lock position for
three seconds.
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Trunk
To open the trunk from the outside, press and hold the
trunk release button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. You can also use the key in the trunk lock,
except on retractable hardtop models.
{CAUTION:
Exhaust gases may enter the vehicle if it is driven
with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any
objects that pass through the seal between the
body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or
trunk/hatch open:
Close all of the windows
Fully open the air outlets on or under the
instrument panel
Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting
that brings in only outside air and set the fan
speed to the highest setting. See Climate
Control System in the Index.
If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate,
disable the power liftgate function.
For more information about carbon monoxide, see
Engine ExhaustEngine Exhaust on page 2-35.
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Power Windows
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is
dangerous for many reasons, children or others
could be badly injured or even killed. They could
operate the power windows or other controls or
even make the vehicle move. The windows will
function and they could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children.
When there are children in the rear seat use the
window lockout button to prevent unintentional
operation of the windows.Sedan Shown Coupe Similar
The power window switches for all the windows are
located on the driver’s door armrest. Each passenger
door also has a power window switch for its own window.
Press the front of the switch to the rst position to lower
the window to the desired level. Pull the switch up to raise
the window.
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Window Indexing (Coupe and
Retractable Hardtop)
This feature automatically lowers the window a small
amount when the door is opened. Then, when the door
is closed, the window will automatically raise fully.
If the vehicle loses power or the window freezes, this
feature may not work. From outside the vehicle, close the
door and push the window inward so that the glass goes
under the molding.
Power Window Initialize (Coupe and
Retractable Hardtop)
After a power reconnect, such as battery replacement,
the indexing feature will not function until the system
is initialized. This procedure needs to be done for each
individual window. Once power is restored:
1. Close the door.
2. Raise the window by pulling the power window
switch up.
3. Hold the window switch up for two seconds
after the window is closed. Release the switch.
Then hold the switch up again for two seconds.
4. Lower the window all the way down. Hold the
switch down for two seconds.
5. Repeat the procedure for each window, including
the rear quarter windows on retractable hardtop
models, until all windows are initialized.
Express-Down Window
The express-down feature lowers the window all the
way without continuously pressing the AUTO switch.
On sedan and retractable hardtop models, the driver’s
window has the express-down feature. On coupe
models, both the driver’s and front passenger window
have the express-down feature. The front passenger
express-down is activated by the driver’s side switch
only. Press the front of the switch all the way down
and release it to express open the window.
To stop the window while it is lowering, pull the front of
the switch up briey.
Window Lockout (Sedan Only)
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(Window Lockout):This button prevents the rear
passengers from using their window switches.
The window lockout button is located near the driver’s
power window switches. The driver can still operate all
the windows and the front passenger can operate their
own window with the lockout on. Press the right side of
the switch to turn the lockout feature on. Press the left
side to turn it off. The red part of the switch is visible when
you have returned to normal window operation.
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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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Disarming the System
To disarm the system, do one of the following:
Press the RKE transmitter unlock button.
Turn the ignition to ON/RUN.
Once the system is disarmed, the security light will stop
ashing.
How the System Alarm is Activated
To activate the system if it is armed:
Open the driver’s door or trunk. A ten second
pre-alarm chirp will sound followed by a
thirty second full alarm of horn and lights.
Open any other door. A full alarm of horn and lights
will immediately sound for thirty seconds.
Open the hood. If the vehicle has the remote start
feature, it will activate the full alarm.
When an alarm event has nished, the system will
re-arm itself automatically.
How to Turn Off the System Alarm
To turn off the system alarm:
Press the lock button on the RKE transmitter.
The system will then re-arm itself.
Press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter.
This will also disarm the system.
Insert the key in the ignition and turn it on. This will
also disarm the system.
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
If three chirps are heard when the unlock or lock button
is pressed on the RKE transmitter, it means that the
content theft security system alarm was previously
triggered.
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It is possible for the PASS-Key®III+ decoder to “learn”
the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to
10 additional keys may be programmed for the vehicle.
The following procedure is for programming additional
keys only. If all the currently programmed keys are lost
or do not operate, you must see your dealer/retailer or a
locksmith who can service PASS-Key
®III+ to have keys
made and programmed to the system.
See your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key
®III+ to get a new key blank that is cut
exactly as the ignition key that operates the system.
To program the new key:
1. Verify that the new key has
1stamped on it.
2. Insert the already programmed key in the ignition
and start the engine. If the engine will not start,
see your dealer/retailer for service.
3. After the engine has started, turn the key to
LOCK/OFF, and remove the key.4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to the
ON/RUN position within ve seconds of removing
the original key.
The security light will turn off once the key has
been programmed.
5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to
be programmed.
If you are ever driving and the security light comes on
and stays on, you may be able to restart your engine if
you turn it off. Your PASS-Key
®III+ system, however,
is not working properly and must be serviced by your
dealer/retailer. Your vehicle is not protected by the
PASS-Key
®III+ system at this time.
If you lose or damage your PASS-Key
®III+ key, see
your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key
®III+ to have a new key made.
Do not leave the key or device that disarms or
deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle.
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Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice:The vehicle does not need an elaborate
break-in. But it will perform better in the long run
if you follow these guidelines:
Do not drive at any one constant speed,
fast or slow, for the rst 500 miles (805 km).
Do not make full-throttle starts. Do not exceed
5,000 engine rpm. Avoid downshifting to brake
or slow the vehicle.
Avoid making hard stops for the rst 200 miles
(322 km) or so. During this time the new brake
linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with
new linings can mean premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline
every time you get new brake linings.
Do not tow a trailer during break-in. SeeTowing
a Trailer on page 4-30for the trailer towing
capabilities of your vehicle and more
information.
Following break-in, engine speed and load can be
gradually increased.
Ignition Positions
The ignition switch has
four different positions.
Notice:Using a tool to force the key to turn in the
ignition could cause damage to the switch or break
the key. Use the correct key, make sure it is all the
way in, and turn it only with your hand. If the key
cannot be turned by hand, see your dealer/retailer.
9(LOCK/OFF):This is the only position from which
you can remove the key. The shift lever must be in
P (Park) with the ignition in LOCK/OFF to remove
the key.
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