2009 PONTIAC G8 key

Power Windows
A. Power Window Switches
B. Rear Window Lockout SwitchThe power window switches (A)
for all doors are located on the
center console. The switches work
when the ignition is in ON/RUN,
ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 8-3.
Press down or pull up on the switch
to open or close a window.
Express-Down Window
The driver and front passenger
window switches have an
express-down feature to allow the
window to be lowered without
holding the switch. Press the switch
down all the way, release it, and the
window goes down automatically.
Stop the window while it is lowering
by pressing or pulling the switch.
Rear Window Lockout
Press the lockout buttono(B),
to prevent rear seat passengers
from operating the windows.
Press the button again to turn the
feature off.
Rear Power Windows
The rear doors have their own
switches.
R:Press to open the window.
Q:Press to close the window.
Sun Visors
Pull the visor toward you, or move it
to the side to help reduce glare.
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
The vehicle has a manual rearview
mirror with a compass display
and OnStar
®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 4-35
for more information about the
services OnStar provides.
Adjust the mirror to see clearly
behind your vehicle. Hold it in the
center to move it up or down and
side to side.
Headlamp Glare
1. To reduce headlamp glare from
vehicles following from behind,
pull the lever toward you.
The rear view clarity is reduced
when the mirror is set to
reduce headlamp glare.
2. Return the lever back to its
original position as soon as
the glare has disappeared to
restore the rear view.
Cleaning the Mirror
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a paper towel
or similar material dampened
with glass cleaner.
Compass
Compass Display
Y(On/Off):Press to turn the
compass on or off. The compass
display can show a maximum of
two characters. For example,
NE is displayed for north-east.
When the ignition and the compass
feature are on, a character box
displays for about two seconds.
After two seconds, the mirror
displays the direction the vehicle
is facing.
Compass Calibration
When on, the compass automatically
calibrates as the vehicle is driven.
If, after two seconds, the display
does not show a compass direction,
(N for North, for example), there may
be a strong magnetic eld interfering
with the compass. Interference can
be caused by a magnetic antenna
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mount, magnetic note pad holder,
or a similar magnetic item. If CAL
should ever display in the compass
window, the compass might need
calibration.
Press and hold
Yfor several
seconds to activate the compass
calibration mode. CAL displays in
the compass window on the mirror.
The mirror can be calibrated by
driving the vehicle in circles
at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the
display shows a direction.
Compass Variance
The mirror is set to zone eight.
If you do not live in zone eight or
drive out of the area, the compass
variance needs to be changed
to the appropriate zone.To adjust for compass variance:
1. Find the current location
and variance zone number on
the following zone map.
2. Press and holdYuntil zone
displays.
3. Once zone displays, press
Y
repeatedly until the correct
zone number displays. If CAL
displays in the compass window,
the compass might need
calibration. See “Compass
Calibration” explained previously.
Outside Power Mirror(s)
To adjust the mirrors:
1. With the ignition on, move the
selector switch located on the
center console to the left or right
to choose either the driver’s
or passenger side mirror.
2. Press the arrows located on the
four-way control pad to adjust
the mirror. Adjust each outside
mirror to see a little of your
vehicle, and the area behind
your vehicle.
Keep the selector switch in the
center position when not adjusting
either outside mirror.
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Manually fold the mirrors inward to
prevent damage when going
through an automatic car wash.
To fold, push the mirror toward the
vehicle. Push the mirror outward,
to return to its original position.
Outside Convex Mirror
{CAUTION
A convex mirror can make things
(like other vehicles) look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror’s surface
is curved so more can be seen from
the driver’s seat.
Sunroof
The sunroof control is located
between the sun visors. It works
when the ignition is in ON/RUN.
The sunroof will not operate after
the engine is turned off.
From the closed position
9, turn
the control clockwise to one of the
six open positions. The sunshade
opens with the sunroof.
Tilt the sunroof by turning the
control counter-clockwise.
Obstruction Detection
When the sunroof encounters
an obstruction while closing,
it immediately returns to the fully
open or tilt position. The sunroof will
not move again until the control is
pressed upward, or a different
position is selected.
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Storage
Storage
Glove Box..........................3-1
Cupholders.........................3-1
Center Console Storage.....3-1
Convenience Net................3-2
Storage
Glove Box
Lift the glovebox handle up to open
it. Use the key to lock and unlock
the glovebox.
Cupholders
For vehicles with a rear seat
cupholder, there is a cupholder on
the front edge of the rear seat
cushion. To open or close, press on
the cupholder.
Center Console Storage
A storage area is provided under the
front armrest.
To open, lift the latch on the
underside of the front edge and lift
the cover.
There is a coin holder towards the
front of the center console storage.
A rubber lining inside the storage
area has slots to hold CDs.
Storage 3-1

Voltmeter Gage
The voltmeter shows the voltage
output of your battery.
It is located in the center of the
instrument panel.
Charging System Light
This light will come on briey when
you turn on the ignition, and the
engine is not running, as a check to
show it is working. Then it should
go out when the engine is started.If the light comes on and an
Alternator message on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) stays
on, you may have a problem with
the electrical charging system.
Have it checked by your
dealer/retailer.
Driving while this light is on could
drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance
with the light on, be sure to turn off
all accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
The Alternator message will remain
until
3(Trip/Fuel) or8(Enter)
are pressed, but the light will remain
until the problem is xed. SeeDIC
Warnings and Messages on
page 4-26for more information.
Brake System Warning
Light
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake
system is divided into two parts.
If one part is not working, the other
part can still work and stop you.
For good braking, though, you need
both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there
is a brake problem. Have your
brake system inspected right away.
If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes,
this light should come on when
you turn the key to START. If it does
not come on, have it xed so it
will be ready to warn you if there is
a problem.
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This light comes on during a
malfunction in one of two ways:
Light Flashing:A misre condition
has been detected. A misre
increases vehicle emissions and
could damage the emission control
system on the vehicle. Diagnosis
and service might be required.
The following can prevent more
serious damage to the vehicle:
Reduce vehicle speed.
Avoid hard accelerations.
Avoid steep uphill grades.
If towing a trailer, reduce the
amount of cargo being hauled
as soon as it is possible.
If the light continues to ash,
when it is safe to do so, stop the
vehicle. Find a safe place to
park the vehicle. Turn the key off,
wait at least 10 seconds, and restart
the engine. If the light is still ashing,
follow the previous steps and see
your dealer/retailer for service as
soon as possible.Light On Steady:An emission
control system malfunction has been
detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis
and service might be required.
An emission system malfunction
might be corrected by doing
the following:
Make sure the fuel cap is fully
installed. SeeFilling the Tank on
page 8-37. The diagnostic system
can determine if the fuel cap
has been left off or improperly
installed. A loose or missing fuel
cap allows fuel to evaporate into
the atmosphere. A few driving
trips with the cap properly
installed should turn the light off.
If the vehicle has been driven
through a deep puddle of water,
the vehicle’s electrical system
might be wet. The condition is
usually corrected when the
electrical system dries out.
A few driving trips should turn
the light off.
Make sure to fuel the vehicle with
quality fuel. Poor fuel quality
causes the engine not to run as
efficiently as designed and may
cause: stalling after start-up,
stalling when the vehicle is
changed into gear, misring,
hesitation on acceleration, or
stumbling on acceleration.
These conditions might go away
once the engine is warmed up.
If one or more of these conditions
occurs, change the fuel brand
used. It will require at least one
full tank of the proper fuel to turn
the light off.
SeeGasoline Octane on
page 8-35.
If none of the above have made the
light turn off, your dealer/retailer can
check the vehicle. The dealer/retailer
has the proper test equipment and
diagnostic tools to x any mechanical
or electrical problems that might
have developed.
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Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs
Some state/provincial and local
governments have or might begin
programs to inspect the emission
control equipment on the vehicle.
Failure to pass this inspection could
prevent getting a vehicle registration.
Here are some things to know to
help the vehicle pass an inspection:
The vehicle will not pass this
inspection if the check engine
light is on with the engine
running, or if the key is in the
ON/RUN and the light is
not on.
The vehicle will not pass this
inspection if the OBD II
(on-board diagnostic) system
determines that critical emission
control systems have not
been completely diagnosed by
the system. The vehicle would
be considered not ready forinspection. This can happen if
the battery has recently been
replaced or if the battery has run
down. The diagnostic system
is designed to evaluate critical
emission control systems
during normal driving. This can
take several days of routine
driving. If this has been done
and the vehicle still does not
pass the inspection for lack of
OBD II system readiness,
your dealer/retailer can prepare
the vehicle for inspection.
Security Light
For information regarding this light
and the vehicle’s security system,
seeContent Theft-Deterrent
on page 2-13.
Fog Lamp Light
The fog lamp light comes on when
the fog lamps are in use.
The light goes out when the fog
lamps are turned off. SeeFog Lamps
on page 5-3for more information.
Highbeam On Light
This light comes on when the
high-beam headlamps are in use.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer on page 4-7for more
information.
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