2009 PONTIAC G8 lights

The vehicle has a light sensor
located on top of the instrument
panel. Do not cover the sensor or
the headlamps will come on
when they are not needed.
The system may also turn on the
headlamps when driving through a
parking garage or tunnel.
Fog Lamps
For vehicles with this feature, it
provides better visibility in foggy or
misty conditions.
The fog lamp switch is located on
the exterior lamps control on
the instrument panel to the left of
the steering column.
-(Fog Lamps):To turn on
the fog lamps, turn the exterior
lamps control to parking lamps
or headlamps and pull the fog
lamps control. Push the control
to turn the fog lamps off.The fog lamp indicator in the
instrument panel comes on when
the fog lamps are in use.
The fog lamps control can be
pulled out while the exterior lamps
control is in the AUTO position.
If left in this position, the fog lamps
come on automatically whenever
the parking lamps or low-beam
headlamps turn on.
When the high-beam headlamps are
turned on, the fog lamps turn off
automatically. When the high-beam
headlamps are turned off, the
fog lamps come on again.
Some localities have laws that
require the headlamps to be
on along with the fog lamps.
Instrument Panel
Brightness
The instrument panel lighting
buttons are located above the
exterior lamps control.
6:Press to brighten the
instrument panel lights.
f:Press to dim the instrument
panel lights.
Press both instrument panel
brightness buttons at the same time
to turn the night panel mode on
or off.
Night panel mode lights up the
speed, information displays
and warning reminders while the
rest of the instrument panel
lights are off.
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Radio with Six-Disc CD Player
u(Volume/Mute):Turn to adjust
the volume. Press to immediately
stop the volume. While the volume
is off, MUTED displays.
To cancel Mute, do one of the
following:
Pressu.
Increase the radio volume.
Turn the radio off and on.
Finding a Station
BAND:Press BAND to select
between FM1, FM2, AM, XM1, XM2.
If the radio is in ASM (Auto Station
Memory) mode ASM appears on the
display and FM ASM, and AM ASM
can be selected.
r[(Tune):Press to tune the
radio frequency down or up. When
the XM Category setting is ON, only
stations in the chosen category can
be selected.
gl(Seek):Press to seek to the
previous or next station, or to select
the previous or next XM Category.
The radio can seek stations with a
weak or strong signal within the
selected band. Limit the automatic
seek from nding stations with a
weak or a strong signal by using
the Auto/Local/Distance feature.
See Auto/Local/Distance Selection,
for more information.
Auto/Local/Distant Selection:
The LO (Local) option reduces the
radio’s automatic seek tuning
sensitivity in FM and AM modes.
LO only allows the radio to seek
stations with a strong signal.
If a strong station cannot be found,
switch the radio to DX (Distant) so
that stations with weaker signals can
be found. The Auto (Automatic)
option will search for local stations
rst. If no stations can be found, the
radio searches for all stations.The Local/Distant feature has no
effect when the ASM search feature
is being used.
This feature does not function with
the XM radio stations.
To use Local/Distant on the radio
with a single CD player:
1. Press the volume knob to enter
the Option Menu.
2. Turn the volume knob until
SEEK SENS (seek sensitivity)
highlights.
3. Press the volume knob to enter
the SEEK SENS setting.
4. Turn the volume knob and
highlight either LO, DX, or AUTO.
5. Press the volume knob to
save and exit the setting.
6. Select the BACK option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.
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To use Local/Distant on the radio
with a six-disc CD player:
1. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Option Menu.
2. Turn the MENU knob until Seek
Sens highlights.
3. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Seek Sens setting.
4. Turn the MENU knob and
highlight either Local, Distance,
or Auto.
5. Select the BACK option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.
Selecting an XM Category
To select an XM Category on the
radio with a single CD player:
1. Press the volume knob to enter
the Option Menu.
2. Turn the volume knob until
XM CATEGORY highlights.3. Press the volume knob to enter
the XM CATEGORY setting.
4. Turn the volume knob and
highlight the desired category.
5. Press the volume knob to save
and exit the setting.
6. Select the BACK option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.
To select an XM Category on the
radio with a six-disc CD player:
1. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Option Menu.
2. Turn the MENU knob until
XM Category highlights.
3. Press the MENU knob to enter
the XM Category setting.
4. Turn the MENU knob and
highlight the desired category.
5. Select the BACK option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.XM Satellite Radio Service
XM is a satellite radio service
that is based in the 48 contiguous
United States and 10 Canadian
provinces. XM Satellite Radio has
a wide variety of programming
and commercial-free music,
coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality
sound. During your trial or when you
subscribe, you will get unlimited
access to XM Radio Online for when
you are not in the vehicle. A service
fee is required to receive the XM
service. For more information,
contact XM at xmradio.com or call
1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and
xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677
in Canada.
XM Theftlock
The XM receiver may go into
theftlock mode when operating
the radio in one hour logic mode.
If this happens, turn the key to
ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN
position to exit XM receiver
theftlock mode.
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Setting Preset Stations
Up to 42 stations (six FM1, six FM2,
six AM, six FM ASM, six AM ASM,
six XM1, and six XM2), can be
programmed.
1. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2,
AM,XM1,orXM2.
2. Tune to a station.
3. For the radio with a single CD
player, press and hold one of
the six numbered pushbuttons
until the selected station displays
and a beep sounds.
4. For the radio with a six-disc CD
player, press and hold one of
the six softkeys until the selected
preset number displays and a
beep sounds.
5. Repeat the steps to store the
other presets.
6. Repeat the steps for the other
radio bands.ASM (Automatic Station Memory):
ASM searches and stores six FM
and six AM stations with the
strongest signal. To use ASM:
1. Press BAND to select FM or AM.
2. Press ASM for at least
two seconds until a beep
sounds. SEARCH displays
on the radio, followed by the
number of stations found.
3. The radio will automatically store
the six strongest stations found
as ASM presets.
Press the ASM button to alternate
between the ASM radio stations and
preset radio stations.
ASM displays on the radio when
using the ASM presets.
ASM does not delete previously
stored stations in FM1, FM2, or AM.
ASM does not function with XM
radio stations.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
The tone can be set independently
for each source: FM, AM, and CD.
The source must be active to set
the tone.
Bass and Treble can be adjusted
between−6 through +6.
To adjust the bass and treble on the
radio with a single CD player:
1. Press the volume knob to enter
the Option Menu, AUDIO is
highlighted.
2. Press the volume knob to enter
the AUDIO Menu.
3. Turn the volume knob until BASS
or TREBLE highlights.
4. Press the volume knob to enter
the BASS or TREBLE settings.
5. Turn the volume knob to adjust
the BASS or TREBLE setting.
6. Press the volume knob to save
and exit the setting.
7. Select the BACK option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.
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To adjust the bass and treble on the
radio with a six-disc CD player:
1. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Option Menu, Audio is
highlighted.
2. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Audio menu.
3. Turn the MENU knob until Bass
or Treble highlights.
4. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Bass or Treble settings.
5. Turn the MENU knob to adjust
the Bass or Treble setting.
6. Press the MENU knob to save
and exit the setting.
7. Select the Back option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.
The Bass and Treble cannot be
adjusted while the Equalizer is
being used.Loudness Contour Circuit:
The Loudness Contour Circuit
automatically boosts the bass and
treble response at low volume levels.
The Loudness Contour Circuit
cannot be adjusted on the
base radio.
To adjust the Loudness Contour
Circuit on the radio with a
six-disc CD player:
1. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Option Menu, Audio is
highlighted.
2. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Audio menu.
3. Turn the MENU knob until
Loudness highlights.
4. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Loudness settings.
5. Turn the MENU knob to turn the
Loudness setting On or Off.
6. Press the MENU knob to save
and exit the setting.
7. Select the Back option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)

Balance can be adjusted from
L6 (left) to R6 (right)
Fade can be adjusted from
F6 (front) to R6 (rear)
To adjust the balance and fade on
the radio with a single CD player:
1. Press the volume knob to
enter the Option Menu, AUDIO
is highlighted.
2. Press the volume knob to enter
the AUDIO Menu.
3. Turn the volume knob until
BALANCE or FADE highlights.
4. Press the volume knob to enter
the BALANCE or FADE settings.
5. Turn the volume knob to adjust
the BALANCE or FADE setting.
6. Press the volume knob to save
and exit the setting.
7. Select the BACK option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.
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To adjust the balance and fade on
the radio with a six-disc CD player:
1. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Option Menu, Audio is
highlighted.
2. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Audio menu.
3. Turn the MENU knob until
Balance or Fader highlights.
4. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Balance or Fader settings.
5. Turn the MENU knob to adjust
the Balance or Fader setting.
6. Press the MENU knob to save
and exit the setting.
7. Select the Back option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.
EQ (Equalizer):Radios with
the equalizer feature have
ve preprogrammed equalizer
curves.
Press the EQ button to select
between: Rock, Classical, Pop,
Vocal, Jazz and Off.To adjust the Equalizer setting on the
radio with a six-disc CD player using
the menu:
1. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Option Menu, Audio is
highlighted.
2. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Audio menu.
3. Turn the MENU knob until
Equalizer highlights.
4. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Equalizer settings.
5. Turn the MENU knob to adjust
the Equalizer setting.
6. Press the MENU knob to save
and exit the setting.
7. Select the Back option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.
Eq Boost can be changed
from−2 to +2 on the radio with
a six-disc CD player only.To adjust the amount of boost for
each EQ setting on the radio with a
six-disc CD player:
1. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Option Menu, Audio is
highlighted.
2. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Audio menu.
3. Turn the MENU knob until
Eq Boost highlights.
4. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Eq Boost settings.
5. Turn the MENU knob to adjust
the Eq Boost setting.
6. Press the MENU knob to save
and exit the setting.
7. Select the Back option or
wait eight seconds to exit
the menu.
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Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) cable
between the radio’s front auxiliary
input jack and a portable audio
player. The radio automatically
detects the device and AUX INPUT
DEVICE displays. The portable
audio player plays audio over the
vehicle speakers. If a portable audio
player has already been connected,
the portable audio player does
not begin playing audio until
the AUX button is pressed.
The rear auxiliary input connector is
located on the back of the radio.
See your dealer/retailer for
more information about this feature.
To disable the rear auxiliary input
on the radio with a single CD player:
1. Press the volume knob to
enter the Option Menu, AUDIO is
highlighted.
2. Turn the volume knob until
REAR AUX highlights.
3. Press the volume knob to enter
the REAR AUX setting.4. Turn the volume knob to turn the
rear auxiliary input ON or OFF.
5. Press the volume knob to save
and exit the setting.
6. Select the BACK option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.
To disable the rear auxiliary input on
the radio with a six-disc CD player:
1. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Option Menu, Audio is
highlighted.
2. Turn the MENU knob until Rear
AUX highlights.
3. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Rear AUX setting.
4. Turn the MENU knob to turn the
rear auxiliary input On or Off.
5. Press the MENU knob to save
and exit the setting.
6. Select the Back option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.AUX (Auxiliary):Press AUX to
switch between the front and
rear AUX input jack.
Press the AUX button to start audio
playback from the portable audio
player that is connected to the front
AUX input jack, if this was the last
source.
Volume:Turn to increase or
decrease the volume of the portable
player. Additional volume
adjustments to the portable device
may be needed.
BAND:Press to listen to the radio
when a portable audio device is
playing.
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Additional Features
Help Prompts:Allows help
information to be displayed for
eight seconds after the request for
that button or feature has been
made. To enable or disable
help prompts:
1. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Options Menu.
2. Turn the MENU knob until Help
Prompts highlights.
3. Press the MENU knob to access
the Help Prompts menu.
4. Turn the MENU knob to turn
change the setting to On or Off.
5. Press the MENU knob to save
the setting.
6. Select the BACK option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.
|(Help):Press to receive
information about how the radio
functions.
To use help for a radio button on
the radio with a single CD player:
1. Press
|to enter the help menu.
2. Press the volume knob to
highlight the menu item.
3. Press any of the radio buttons to
display the help text.
4. Press
|again to go back
one level.
To use help for a radio button on
the radio with a six-disc CD player:
1. Press
|to enter the help menu.
2. Turn the MENU knob until “What
does each button do?” highlights,
and press the MENU knob.
3. Press any of the radio buttons to
display its help text. To go back
one level, press
|again.To use help for a radio function on
the radio with a single CD player:
1. Press
|to enter the help menu.
2. Press the volume knob to
highlight the menu item.
3. Turn the volume knob to highlight
a desired help topic to display
the help text.
4. Press
|again to go back
one level.
To use help for a radio function on
the radio with a six-disc CD player:
1. Press
|to enter the help menu.
2. Turn the MENU knob until
“Help Topics” highlights,
and press the MENU knob.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
a desired help topic to display
its help text. To go back
one level, press
|again.
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