2009 PONTIAC G8 climate settings

L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):
Press and release one time to locate
the vehicle. The exterior lamps ash
and the horn chirps.
Press and hold
Lfor at least
two seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the turn
signals ash until
Lis pressed
again or the key is placed in the
ignition and turned to ON/RUN.
/(Remote Vehicle Start):
For vehicles with this feature,
press to start the engine from
outside the vehicle using the
RKE transmitter. SeeRemote
Vehicle Start on page 2-6for
additional information.
Personal Identity Keys
This system stores electronic
settings for two different keys.
The settings are stored when a
personal identity key is removed
from the ignition and recalled when
Qon the RKE transmitter is
pressed. For information on storing
climate control settings, radio
settings and trip computer settings,
see “Personal Identity Memories”
underRadio(s) on page 6-3,
“Ignition Keys” underClimate
Control System on page 7-1and
“Trip Computer” underDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 4-31.
Programming Transmitters
to the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to this vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchasedand programmed through your
dealer/retailer. When the
replacement transmitter is
programmed to this vehicle, all
remaining transmitters must also be
reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen
transmitters will no longer work once
the new transmitter is programmed.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the Replace
Battery in Remote Key message
displays in the DIC. See “Replace
Battery in Remote Key” under
DIC Warnings and Messages on
page 4-26.
The battery is not rechargeable.
See your dealer/retailer to replace
the battery.
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5

9(Fan Control):Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed. Turn the
knob all the way counterclockwise
to turn the system off.
Temperature Control:Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the
temperature inside the vehicle.
Air Delivery Mode Control:Turn
the knob to change the current
airow mode.
Select from the following:
0(Vent):Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
1(Bi-Level):Air is divided
between the instrument panel
outlets and the oor outlets.
d(Floor):Air is directed to the
oor outlets with some air directed to
the windshield and side window
outlets.
4(Defog):Air is directed to the
windshield, oor outlets, and
side window vents. Use this mode
to clear the windows of fog or
moisture and warm the passengers.
5(Defrost):Air is directed to
the windshield, with some air
directed to the side window vents.
Use this mode to quickly remove fog
or frost from the windshield.
When defrost is selected, the air
conditioning turns on automatically to
improve defrosting performance. In
this mode the air conditioning cannot
be turned off and the recirculation
mode cannot be turned on.
Air Conditioning
#(Air Conditioning):Press to
turn on or off. An indicator comes on
when the air conditioning is on.
The fan must be on to use the air
conditioning.The air conditioning cannot be
turned off in defrost mode. If
#is
pressed, the indicator light
ashes three times and the air
conditioning stays on.
For quick cool down on hot days,
select the following settings
together:
1. Press
#to turn on the air
conditioning.
2. Press
/to turn on the
recirculation.
3. Select the coolest temperature
and highest fan speed.
4. Open the windows briey to
let hot air escape and then
close them.
5. Once the vehicle’s interior cools
down, turn off the recirculation,
and select
0. This maintains the
best comfort level during
extended driving.
7-2 Climate Controls

2. Adjust the temperature to a
comfortable setting between
72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C).
Choosing the coldest or warmest
temperature setting will not cause
the system to heat or cool any
faster.
3. Let the system stabilize for a
few minutes.
4. Adjust the air outlets or
temperature.
In cold weather, the system starts in
the recirculation mode with the fan
off. As the engine warms up, warm
air is directed to the oor outlets,
before automatically changing to
bi-level mode with a reduced fan
speed.
Do not cover the solar sensor
located in the center of the
instrument panel, near the
windshield. For more information
on the solar sensor, see “Sensors”
later in this section.Manual Operation
+A−(Fan Control):Press + or−
to increase or decrease the fan
speed. The fan speed and indicator
appears in the display.
The climate control system sets the
fan speed automatically. When the
fan speed is adjusted the system
goes into semi-automatic operation.
Press the AUTO button to return to
automatic operation.
Temperature Control:The
temperature can be adjusted
separately for the driver and the
passenger. Turn the temperature
controls clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the temperature.
The temperature can be set
between 63°F (17°C) and
176°F (30°C). A setting between
72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C)
is recommended.The temperature settings for each
side are shown in the display.
If the temperature control is past
86°F (30°C), the display shows
H (hottest). Turning it past
63°F (17°C), shows C (coolest).
The EXT TEMP (Exterior
Temperature) can be displayed in
Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C).
SeeDIC Vehicle Customization on
page 4-31.
ZONE:Press to set the climate
control to single-zone (SZ) mode or
dual-zone (DZ) mode. SZ or DZ
appears in the display when a mode
is set.
Single-Zone (SZ) Mode:All zones
are set to the same temperature.
The temperature is shown in
the display. Turn the ZONE control
to set the temperature.
Climate Controls 7-5

Personal Identity Keys
For vehicles with the Personal
Identity Key Locking System,
the system remembers the last
climate control settings used with
different keys.
When the unlock button is pressed,
the system remembers the key
and sets the climate control system
to the last settings used with that
key. SeeRemote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation on
page 2-4.
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
The vehicle has a passenger
compartment air lter that lters the
outside air entering the vehicle.
The lter removes contaminants,
such as pollen and dust. See
your dealer/retailer for more
information.
Outlet Adjustment
The air outlets have adjustable
vanes to move up or down and left or
right to change the direction of the
airow. Use the thumbwheels
located near the air outlets on the
instrument panel, to shut off the
airow.
Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow or
leaves from the air inlets at
the base of the windshield that
may block the ow of air into
the vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood
deectors may adversely affect
performance of the system.
Keep the path under the front
seats clear of objects to help
circulate the air inside of
the vehicle more effectively.
Outside air is drawn into the
vehicle, unless recirculation
mode is selected.
Climate Controls 7-9