2010 PONTIAC G3 ignition

Windshield Wipers
Sedan shown
Hatchback shownThe lever is located on the right side of the steering
column. The ignition must be turned to ON/RUN to
operate the windshield wipers.
Move the lever to one of the following positions:
HI (High Speed) :
Fast wipes.
LO (Low Speed) : Slow wipes.
INT (Intermittent) : Move to this position for a delayed
wiping cycle. Turn the band on the windshield wiper
toward FAST or SLOW for a shorter or longer delay
between wipes. The wiper speed can only be adjusted
when the lever is in the INT position.
OFF : Turns the windshield wipers off.
Misting Function
Move the lever toward INT for a single wiping cycle.
Hold it there until the windshield wipers start; then let
go. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe.
If more wipes are needed, hold the band toward INT
longer.
Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using
them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or
thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced.
SeeWindshield Wiper Blade Replacement
on
page 6‑49.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. A circuit
breaker stops them until the motor cools.
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Windshield Washer
To use this feature, the ignition must be turned to
ON/RUN. Pull the windshield washer/wiper lever
toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield.
The spray continues until the lever is released.
The wipers will run a few times and either stop or
will resume at the speed being used previously.
SeeWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 6‑33for
information on filling the windshield washer fluid.
{WARNING:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your
vision.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
{WARNING:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your
vision.
The vehicle may have a rear window wiper/washer.
Turn the rear wiper/washer band to operate the rear
window wiper/washer.
OFF : Turns the rear window wiper/washer off.
Z:Turns the rear wiper on for intermittent wipes.
Y: Sprays washer fluid onto the rear window and the
wiper operates continuously.
The windshield washer reservoir is used for the
windshield and rear window. Check the fluid level if
either washer is not working. See Windshield Washer
Fluid on page 6‑33.
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways to reduce the vehicle speed while
using cruise control:
.Press the SET−button until the lower speed
desired is reached, then release it.
.To slow down in small amounts, briefly press the
SET− button. Each time this is done, the vehicle
goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle
speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the
vehicle slows down to the cruise control speed set
earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon
the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills.
When going up steep hills, you might have to step on
the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle's speed.
When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift
to a lower gear to keep the vehicle's speed down.
When the brakes are applied the cruise control turns off.
Ending Cruise Control
There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:
.Step lightly on the brake pedal, or press the clutch
pedal, if you have a manual transmission.
.PressI/Oon the cruise control pad.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed memory is erased when
the cruise control or the ignition is turned off.
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Exterior Lamps
Uplevel shown, Base similar
The lever on the left side of the steering column
operates the exterior lamps.
The exterior lamp band has three positions:
3 (Headlamps) : Turns on the headlamps, together
with the following:
.Taillamps
.License Plate Lamp
.Instrument Panel Lights
.Parking Lamps
The headlamps automatically turn off when the ignition
key is turned to LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY. ;
(Parking Lamps) : Turns on the parking lamps,
together with the taillamps, license plate lamp, and
instrument panel lights.
OFF : Turns all the lamps off, except the Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL).
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on
all vehicles first sold in Canada.
The DRL system makes the headlamps come on when
the following conditions are met:
.The ignition is on.
.The exterior lamp band is in OFF or in the parking
lamp position.
.The parking brake is released.
An indicator light on instrument panel cluster comes on
when the DRL system is on.
When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker
lamps, parking lamps and instrument panel lights do not
come on unless the exterior lamps control is turned to
the parking lamp or headlamp position.
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The DRL system turns off when one of the following
conditions are met:
.The ignition is off.
.The parking brake is on.
.The high-beam headlamps are on.
.The low-beam headlamps are on.
.The flash-to-pass feature is used.
The regular headlamp system should be used when
needed.
Fog Lamps
For vehicles with fog lamps, they are controlled by
the
#band located on the middle of the turn signal/
multifunction lever.
To use the fog lamps, the ignition must be turned to
ON/RUN and the low-beam headlamps or parking
lamps must be on.
Turn the band to
#to turn the fog lamps on. The band
automatically returns to its starting position when
released. The fog lamp indicator light comes on in the
instrument panel cluster. See Fog Lamp Light
on
page 4‑33.
To turn the fog lamps off, turn the band to
#again.
The fog lamp indicator light will go off. The fog lamps will also turn off when the high-beam
headlamps are turned on. When the high-beam
headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will turn on
again.
Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to
be on along with the fog lamps.
Instrument Panel Brightness
This feature controls the brightness of the instrument
panel lights.
The thumbwheel for this feature is located on the
instrument panel to the left of the steering column.
Turn the thumbwheel to brighten or dim the lights.
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Dome Lamp
The vehicle has a dome lamp located in the overhead
console.
Move the switch to the following positions:
ON :The light comes on and stays on.
O (Door) : The light comes on when a door is opened.
The light turns off when all the doors are closed.
OFF : The light remains off even when a door is
opened.
Be sure all doors and trunk lid or hatch are completely
closed or the battery may drain.
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
This feature is designed to protect the vehicle's battery
against drainage. If the exterior lamps control is left in
the
;or2position, the key is removed and the driver
door is opened, the lights will turn off automatically.
If the key is removed and the driver door is opened
while the dome lamp is on, the dome lamp will not
turn off automatically.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in
auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone.
The accessory power outlet is located next to the
parking brake on the center console.
To use the accessory power outlet, remove the
protective cap. When not in use, always cover the
outlet with the protective cap. The accessory power
outlet is operational when the ignition is turned to
ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN.
Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for
extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn
off electrical equipment when not in use and do not
plug in equipment that exceeds the
maximum amperage rating.
Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible
with the accessory power outlet and could result in
blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a
problem, see your dealer/retailer for additional
information on accessory power outlets.
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Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to the
vehicle can damage it or keep other components
from working as they should. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use
equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of
20 amperes. Check with your dealer/retailer before
adding electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the
proper installation instructions included with the
equipment.
Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not
hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket
from the plug because the power outlets are
designed for accessory power plugs only.Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
The ashtray is located at the lower part of the center
instrument panel. To remove the front ashtray for
cleaning, open the ashtray fully, press in the retaining
tab and pull the bin out.
Notice: If papers, pins, or other flammable items are
put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking
materials could ignite them and possibly damage
the vehicle. Never put flammable items in the
ashtray.
The cigarette lighter is located to the right of the
front ashtray. To use it, turn the ignition to ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, push the cigarette lighter in
all the way and let go. When it is ready, it will pop
back out.
Electrical accessories may not be compatible with the
cigarette lighter and could result in blown vehicle or
adapter fuses. If you experience a problem see your
dealer for additional information.
Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is
heating will not allow the lighter to back away from
the heating element when it is hot. Damage from
overheating may occur to the lighter or heating
element. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is
heating.
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Clock
There is a digital clock located in the center of the
instrument panel, above the center air outlets. When the
ignition is turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN,
the time is displayed in the digital clock. There are
three buttons for adjusting the digital clock:
H (Hour):Press once to go forward one hour. To go
forward more than one hour, press and hold the button
until the correct hour is reached.
M (Minute): Press once to go forward one minute. To go
forward more than one minute, press and hold the
button until the correct minute is reached.
S (Set): Press to reset the time to the nearest hour.
For example, if the set button is pressed while the time
is between 8:00 and 8:29, the display is set to 8:00.
If this button is pressed while the time is between
8:30 and 8:59, the display is set to 9:00.
After disconnecting the battery or replacing the fuse,
reset the clock.
Climate Controls
Climate Control System
For vehicles with these climate control systems, the
heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled for
the vehicle.
Climate Control System with Heater and Air Conditioning
A. Temperature Control
B. Fan Control
C. Air Delivery Mode Control D. Air Conditioning (A/C)
E. Recirculation F. Rear Window Defogger
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