2009 PONTIAC G6 ignition

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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Playing a CD
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing.
Press the eject button or the DISP knob to insert
a CD while the ignition is off.
If the ignition or radio is turned off while a CD is in the
player, it stays in the player. When the ignition or
radio is turned on, the CD starts playing, where it
stopped, if it was the last selected audio source.
As each new track starts to play, the track number
displays.
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single
CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the
smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner.
Care of CDs
If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced
due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality
of the music that has been recorded, and the way the
CD-R has been handled. Handle them carefully.
Store CD-R(s) in their original cases or other protective
cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The
CD player scans the bottom surface of the disc. If the
surface of a CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken,
or scratched, the CD does not play properly or not
at all. Do not touch the bottom side of a CD whilehandling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up CDs
by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole
and the outer edge.
If the surface of a CD is soiled, take a soft, lint free
cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral
detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it.
Make sure the wiping process starts from the center
to the edge.
Care of The CD Player
Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the
CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer
and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of
the recorded CD with a marking pen.
The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised,
due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics
with lubricants internal to the CD player mechanism.
Notice:If a label is added to a CD, or more than
one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an
attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs,
the CD player could be damaged. While using the
CD player, use only CDs in good condition without
any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the
CD player and the loading slot free of foreign
materials, liquids, and debris.
If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in this
section.
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For vehicles that have a Radio with a Six-Disc CD
player, see the following:
LOAD
^:Press to load CDs into the CD player.
This CD player holds up to six CDs.
To insert one CD:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Press and release the LOAD
^button.
3. Wait for INSERT CD to ash on the display.
4. Load a CD. Insert the CD partway into the slot,
label side up. The player pulls the CD in.
To insert multiple CDs:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Press and hold the LOAD
^button for two seconds.
A beep sounds and MULTI LOAD CD displays, then
INSERT CD and the number displays.
3. Once INSERT CD and the number displays, load a
CD. Insert the CD partway into the slot, label side
up. The player pulls the CD in.
Once the CD is loaded, INSERT CD and the
number displays again. Once INSERT CD and the
number displays again, another CD can be loaded.
The CD player takes up to six CDs. Do not try
to load more than six.To load more than one CD but less than six, complete
Steps 1 through 3. When nished loading CDs, the
radio begins to play the last CD loaded.
If more than one CD has been loaded, a number for
each CD is displayed and the currently selected
slot number is underlined.
EJECT
Z:Press to eject a single CD. The radio
displays EJECTING CD # and the single CD symbol
ashes until the CD is ready to be removed. When the
CD is ready to be removed it ejects part way from
the radio and the display changes to a ashing
REMOVE CD # with the single CD symbol ashing until
the CD is removed. If the CD is not removed within
25 seconds the radio pulls it back in.
Press and hold until a beep sounds to eject multiple
CDs. EJECTING ALL CDS displays with the single CD
symbol ashing. The CD symbol ashes until a CD
is ready to be removed. When the CD is ready to be
removed it ejects part way from the radio and the display
changes to a ashing REMOVE CD # with the single
CD symbol ashing until the CD is removed. If the CD is
not removed within 25 seconds the radio pulls it back
in. After the CD is removed the radio repeats the
previous actions until all of the CDs have been removed
or a CD is pulled back in.
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Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different
than driving on at or rolling terrain. Tips for driving
in these conditions include:
Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape.
Check all uid levels and brakes, tires, cooling
system, and transmission.
Going down steep or long hills, shift to a
lower gear.
{CAUTION:
If you do not shift down, the brakes could get so
hot that they would not work well. You would then
have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
You could crash. Shift down to let the engine
assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope.
{CAUTION:
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition
off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the
work of slowing down and they could get so hot
that they would not work well. You would then
have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
You could crash. Always have the engine running
and the vehicle in gear when going downhill.
Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut
across the center of the road. Drive at speeds
that let you stay in your own lane.
Top of hills: Be alert — something could be in your
lane (stalled car, accident).
Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks
area, winding roads, long grades, passing or
no-passing zones) and take appropriate action.
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When dinghy towing the vehicle, the vehicle should be
run at the beginning of each day and at each RV fuel stop
for about ve minutes. This will ensure proper lubrication
of transmission components.
For vehicles that can be dinghy towed with all four wheels
on the ground:
1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it to the
towing vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission to P (Park) and turn the
ignition to LOCK/OFF.3. Set the parking brake.
4. To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle
is being towed, remove the following fuse from the
instrument panel fuse block: (IGN SENSOR). See
Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-110for more
information.
5. Turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY.
6. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral).
7. Release the parking brake.
Remember to reinstall the IGN SENSOR fuse once the
destination has been reached.
Notice:If 65 mph (105 km/h) is exceeded while
towing the vehicle, it could be damaged. Never
exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) while towing the vehicle.
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3. Set the parking brake.
4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead
position with a clamping device designed for
towing.
5. Remove the key from the ignition.
6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
7. Release the parking brake.Dolly Towing From the Rear
Notice:Towing the vehicle from the rear could
damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by the
warranty. Never have the vehicle towed from the rear.
Do not tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on a dolly.
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How to Reset the Engine Oil Life
System
The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change
the engine oil and lter based on vehicle use. Whenever
the oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate
when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs
where you change the oil prior to a CHANGE OIL SOON
message being turned on, reset the system.
After changing the engine oil and lter, the system must
be reset. To reset the oil life system:
1. With the CHANGE OIL SOON message displayed,
press any of the three DIC buttons to clear the
CHANGE OIL SOON message. SeeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 3-46.
2. Display OIL LIFE RESET on the DIC.
3. Press and hold the ENTER button for at least one
second. An ACKNOWLEDGED display message will
appear for three seconds or until the next button is
pressed. This will tell you the system has been reset.
SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-50.
4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.If the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes back on
when you start the vehicle, the engine oil life system
has not reset. Repeat the procedure.What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be
unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer.
Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean
your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good
hand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing or
rags containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer’s
warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.
Used oil can be a threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from the
lter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by putting it
in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into
streams or bodies of water. Recycle it by taking it to a
place that collects used oil.
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