2009 PONTIAC G8 trunk release

Heated Seats
On vehicles with heated front seats,
the controls are located on the center
console. To operate the heated seats
the ignition must be on.
L(Heated Seat):Press to turn on
the heated seat.
A light indicates that the feature is
working. The number of indicator
lights shows the level of heat
selected: one for low, two for
medium, and three for high. Press
the button to cycle through the
temperature settings and to turn the
heat off.
Rear Seats
Rear Seat Operation
The center seatback folds forward
to allow access to the trunk.
Press the button at the top of the
seatback to release it, then fold
it forward.
Lift the seatback to return it to the
sitting position. Move the safety belt
out of the way, and push the
seatback until it is locked in place.
Safety Belts
This section of the manual describes
how to use safety belts properly.
It also describes some things not to
do with safety belts.
{CAUTION
Do not let anyone ride where a
safety belt cannot be worn
properly. In a crash, if you or your
passenger(s) are not wearing
safety belts, the injuries can be
much worse. You can hit things
inside the vehicle harder or be
ejected from the vehicle. You and
your passenger(s) can be seriously
injured or killed. In the same crash,
you might not be, if you are
buckled up. Always fasten your
safety belt, and check that your
passenger(s) are restrained
properly too.
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Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter functions will work
up to 195 feet (60 m) away from
the vehicle.
There are other conditions which
can affect the performance of
the transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 2-3.The following functions may be
available if the vehicle has the
RKE system.Q(Lock):Press to lock all doors.
If enabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC), the turn
signal indicators ash or the
horn sounds to indicate locking has
occurred. For more information
see “Flash Remote Lock” and “Beep
Remote Lock” underDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 4-31.
If any door is open when
Qis
pressed, the horn sounds ve times.
All doors lock except the open door.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors lock except the
driver door.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the
content theft-deterrent system.
SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on
page 2-13.
K(Unlock):Press to unlock the
driver door or all doors depending
on the personalization setting.
To customize remote unlocking,
see “Two Stage Unlock” underDIC
Vehicle Customization on page 4-31.
If enabled through the DIC, the turn
signal indicators ash to indicate
unlocking has occurred. For more
information see “Flash Remote
Unlock” underDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 4-31.
Pressing
Kmay also disarm the
content theft-deterrent system.
SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on
page 2-13.
V(Remote Trunk Release):
Press and hold to unlock the trunk.
RKE with Remote Start Shown
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Trunk
{CAUTION
It can be dangerous to drive
with the trunk lid open because
carbon monoxide (CO) gas
can come into your vehicle.
You cannot see or smell CO.
It can cause unconsciousness
and even death. If you must
drive with the trunk lid open or
if electrical wiring or other
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CAUTION (Continued)
cable connections must pass
through the seal between the
body and the trunk lid:
Make sure all other windows
are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating
or cooling system to its
highest speed and select the
control setting that will force
outside air into your vehicle.
See Climate Control System.
If you have air outlets on or
under the instrument panel,
open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 8-14.
Remote Trunk Release
To open the trunk from the outside
the vehicle, press the
Vbutton
on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
From inside the vehicle, press the
Vbutton located in the glove box.
The trunk can only be opened
while the vehicle is in PARK (P),
and when the doors are unlocked.
Emergency Trunk Release
Handle
Notice:Do not use the
emergency trunk release handle
as a tie-down or anchor point
when securing items in the trunk
as it could damage the handle.
The emergency trunk release
handle is only intended to aid
a person trapped in a latched
trunk, enabling them to open
the trunk from the inside.
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There is an emergency trunk
release handle located inside the
trunk on the trunk latch. Access the
release handle by folding the rear
seat center seatback. SeeRear
Seat Operation on page 1-5. Pull the
release handle to open the trunk
from the inside.
The release can also be pulled from
inside the trunk.
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.
Immobilizer
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.This device complies with RSS-210
of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation of the
device.
Changes or modications to
this system by other than an
authorized service facility could
void authorization to use this
equipment.
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11

Fuses UsageF1 Airbag
F2 Trunk Release
F3 Door Locks
F4 Inadvertent
Power LED
F5 Courtesy/Turn
Signal Lamps/Front
Passenger Turn
Signal
F6 Rear and Side
Passenger Side
Turn Signal
F7 Spare
F8 Driver Side Turn
Signal
F9 Body Control Module
F10 Stoplamps
F11 Interior Lamps
F12 Discrete Logic
Ignition Sensor/Theft
Deterrent System
F13 Rear Cigarette
Lighter
Instrument Panel Fuse Block - Fuse Puller Shown
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Fuses Usage
F14 Auxiliary Power
F15Outside Rearview
Mirrors
F16Sunroof/Automatic
Transmission
Shift Lock
F17 Sunroof
F18Automatic Occupant
Sensor
F19Driver Side Heated
Seat
F20Passenger Side
Heated Seat
F21Daytime Running
Lamps
F22Front Cigarette
Lighter
F23Steering Wheel
Controls Backlighting
F24 Power Window
FUSE
PULLERFuse PullerCircuit
BreakersUsage
B1 Spare
B2 Power Windows
B3 Power Seats
B4 Spare
Relays Usage
R1Retain Accessory
Power 1
R2 Door Locks
R3Passenger Side
Door Lock
R4 Spare
R5 Trunk Release
R6 Driver Side Lock
R7Retain Accessory
Power 2
R8 Accessory
R9 Blower
R10 Spare
R11Daytime Running
Lamps
R12 Fuel Pump
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
To open the fuse block cover,
remove the clip on cover.
Notice:Spilling liquid on any
electrical components on
the vehicle may damage it.
Always keep the covers on any
electrical component.
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