2010 PONTIAC G5 Owners Manual

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
SeeRadio Frequency Statement on page 8-18 for
information regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and
RSS-210/211 of Industry and Science Canada.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range,
try this:
•Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far
from the vehicle. Stand closer during rainy or
snowy weather.
•Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the
left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
•Check the transmitter’s battery. See “Battery
Replacement” later in this section.
•If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see
your dealer/retailer or a qualified technician for
service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions
work up to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 3-3 .
/(Remote Vehicle Start):For vehicles with this
feature, press to operate the remote start feature. See
Remote Vehicle Start on page 3-6 .
With Remote Start
Shown, Without Remote Start Similar
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Q(Lock):Press to lock all the doors. The interior
lamps turn off after all of the doors are closed. If enabled
through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the
remote lock feedback can be programmed to have the
horn chirp and/or the turn signals flash to confirm
locking. See “LOCK HORN” and “LIGHT FLASH” under
DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 4-43 .
Pressing
Qmay also arm the content theft-deterrent
system. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 3-15 .
K(Unlock):Press to unlock the driver door. IfKis
pressed again within five seconds, all remaining
doors unlock. The interior lamps turn on and stay on for
20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled
through the DIC, the remote unlock feedback can
be programmed to have the horn chirp and/or the turn
signals flash to confirm unlocking. See “UNLOCK
HORN” and “LIGHT FLASH” under DIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 4-43 .
The high-beam headlamps, parking lamps, and back-up
lamps may turn on when
Kis pressed. See “EXT
(Exterior) LIGHTS” under DIC Vehicle Personalization
on page 4-43. Pressing
Kon the RKE transmitter disarms the content
theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent
on page 3-15.
V(Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold for
approximately one second to open the trunk. The trunk
will open using the transmitter when the vehicle
speed is less than 3 km/h (2 mph), when the ignition is
off, or when the vehicle shift lever is in P (Park).
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press to locate
the vehicle. The horn sounds three times and the
headlamps and turn signals flash three times.
Press and hold
Lfor approximately three seconds to
sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the
headlamps and turn signals flash for 30 seconds. Press
Lagain to cancel the panic alarm.
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Programming Transmitters to the
Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will
work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can
be purchased and programmed through your
dealer/retailer. When the replacement transmitter is
programmed to the vehicle, all remaining transmitters
must also be programmed. Any lost or stolen
transmitters no longer work once the new transmitter is
programmed. Each vehicle can have up to four
transmitters programmed to it.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the KEY FOB BATT LOW
message displays in the DIC. See “KEY FOB BATT
LOW” underDIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-38 .
Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch
any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static
from your body could damage the transmitter. To replace the battery:
1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted into the notch on the side.
2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
4. Snap the transmitter back together.
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Remote Vehicle Start
Your vehicle may have a remote start feature. This
feature allows you to start the engine from outside the
vehicle. It may also start the vehicle’s heating or air
conditioning systems. When you start your vehicle using
the remote start feature, the climate control system
will come on and adjust the interior to the temperature
settings that you left it set to when you turned the
vehicle off.
Laws in some communities may restrict the use of
remote starters. For example, some laws may require a
person using remote start to have the vehicle in view
when doing so. Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of vehicles.
Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low
on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel.
The remote start feature provides two separate starts
per ignition cycle, each with 10 minutes of engine
running time.
After your vehicle’s engine has been started two times
using the remote vehicle start button, the vehicle’s
ignition switch must be turned to ON/RUN and then back
to LOCK/OFF using the key before the remote start
procedure can be used again. SeeIgnition Positions on
page 3-19 for information regarding the ignition
positions on your vehicle. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE
transmitter functions will have an increased range
of operation. However, the range may be less while the
vehicle is running.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter, see
Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 3-3 for additional
information.
/(Remote Start): This button will be on the RKE
transmitter if you have remote start.
To start the vehicle using the remote start feature, do
the following:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release
Q, then immediately press and
hold
/until the vehicle’s turn signal lamps flash.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn
on and remain on while the engine is running.
The vehicle’s doors will be locked.
3. If it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven, repeat these steps, while the engine
is running, to extend the time by 10 minutes for the
engine to continue to run.
After entering the vehicle after a remote start, insert and
turn the key to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.
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The engine will shut off automatically after 10 minutes,
unless a time extension has been done or the
vehicle’s key is inserted into the ignition switch and
turned to ON/RUN.
To manually shut off a remote start, do any of the
following. The parking lamps will turn off to indicate the
engine is off.
•Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
and release the remote start button.
•Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
•Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN and then
LOCK/OFF.
Your vehicle’s engine can be started two times, per
ignition cycle, using the transmitter’s remote start
feature.
If the remote start procedure is used again before the
first 10 minute time frame has ended, the first
10 minutes will immediately expire and the second
10 minute time frame will start. The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if any
of the follow occur:
•The remote start system is disabled through the DIC.
•The vehicle’s key is in the ignition.
•The vehicle’s hood is open.
•The hazard warning flashers are on.
•The check engine light is on. See
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 4-30 .
•The engine coolant temperature is too high.
•The oil pressure is low.
•Two remote vehicle starts have already been
provided for that ignition cycle.
Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start feature are
shipped from the factory with the remote start system
enabled. The system may be enabled or disabled
through the DIC. See “REMOTE START” under DIC
Vehicle Personalization on page 4-43 for additional
information.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{WARNING:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
•Passengers, especially children, can easily
open the doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle
will not open it. The chance of being thrown
out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the
doors are not locked. So, all passengers
should wear safety belts properly and the
doors should be locked whenever the vehicle
is driven.
•Young children who get into unlocked vehicles
may be unable to get out. A child can be
overcome by extreme heat and can suffer
permanent injuries or even death from heat
stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever
leaving it.WARNING: (Continued)
WARNING: (Continued)
•
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or stop
your vehicle. Locking your doors can help
prevent this from happening.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
To lock the driver’s door from the outside, turn the
key clockwise. To unlock the door, turn the key
counterclockwise.
You can also use the remote keyless entry transmitter,
if equipped, to lock and unlock the doors.
From the inside, use the manual lock knobs on each
door or the power door lock switch to lock and unlock all
doors.
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Power Door Locks
This vehicle may have
power door locks. The
controls are located on the
driver and front passenger
door armrest.
Press
Kto unlock the doors.
Press
Qto lock the doors.
Delayed Locking
If your vehicle has power locks, it will have the delayed
locking feature.
This feature will delay the actual locking of the doors for
up to five seconds when the power door lock switch
or remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the
vehicle. If any door is open when locking the vehicle, three
chimes will sound signaling that the delayed locking
feature is active. Five seconds after the last door
is closed, all of the doors will lock and the turn signal
lamps will flash. To cancel the delay and lock the doors
immediately, press the lock button a second time.
This feature will not lock the doors if the key is in the
ignition.
You can disable this function through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See
DIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 4-43 .
Automatic Door Lock
On vehicles with power door locks, the doors
automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of
(P) Park for a vehicle with an automatic transmission.
For a vehicle with a manual transmission, the speed
must be greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
The automatic door locking feature cannot be disabled.
Driver Switch shown
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Programmable Automatic Door
Unlock
If your vehicle has power locks, it has a programmable
automatic door unlock feature.
The doors can be programmed through the Driver
Information Center (DIC) to automatically unlock several
ways. SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 4-43
for more information.
Rear Door Security Locks (Sedan)
Your vehicle has rear door security locks. These prevent
passengers from opening the rear doors from the
inside. The rear door security
locks are located on the
inside edge of each
rear door. You must open
the rear doors to access
them. The label showing
lock and unlock positions is
located near the lock.
To set the locks, do the following: 1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position.
2. Close the door.
When you want to open a rear door when the security
lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the power door
lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock.
2. Open the door from the outside. Security Lock Label
shown
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