2010 PONTIAC G5 reset

Finding a Station
BAND:Press to choose between FM1, FM2, AM, or
XM™ (if equipped) on the Radio with CD (Base). Press
to choose between FM, AM, XM (if equipped) on the
Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port or the Radio
with CD (MP3).
f(Tune): Turn to select radio stations.
©SEEK:Press to seek or scan stations with a strong
signal in the selected band.
•To seek stations, press and release©SEEK to go
to the previous station and stay there.
•To scan stations, press and hold©SEEK for a few
seconds until the radio beeps once. The radio goes
to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the
next station. Press
©SEEK again to stop scanning.
•To scan preset stations in the selected band, press
and hold
©SEEK for four seconds until a double
beep sounds. The radio goes to a stored preset,
plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next stored
preset. Press
©SEEK again to stop scanning preset
stations.
¨SEEK: Press to seek or scan stations with a strong
signal in the selected band.
•To seek stations, press and release¨SEEK to go
to the next station and stay there.
•To scan stations, press and hold¨SEEK for a few
seconds until the radio beeps once. The radio goes
to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the
next station. Press
¨SEEK again to stop scanning.
•To scan preset stations in the selected band, press
and hold
¨SEEK for four seconds until a double
beep sounds. The radio goes to a stored preset,
plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next stored
preset. Press
¨SEEK again to stop scanning preset
stations.
4(Information): For vehicles with the Radio with CD
(Base), press to switch the display between the radio
station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off,
press
4to display the time.
For vehicles with XM, MP3, WMA, or RDS features, press
4to display additional text information related to the
current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, WMA song.
Song title information will be displayed on the top line of
the display while the artist information will be displayed
on the bottom line, it the information is available during
XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback. When information is
not available, “No Info” displays.
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Storing Radio Stations
Depending on which radio the vehicle has, radio
stations are stored as either favorites or presets.
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
Radio that have a FAV button store radio stations as
favorites.
Drivers are encouraged to set up radio station favorites
while the vehicle is in P (Park). Tune to favorite stations
using the softkeys, favorites button, and steering wheel
controls. SeeDefensive Driving on page 5-2 .
FAV (Favorites): A maximum of 36 stations can be
stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below
the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio
favorites page button (FAV button). Press FAV to go
through up to six pages of favorites, each having six
favorite stations available per page. Each page of
favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM,
or XM stations. The current balance/fade and tone
settings are also stored with the favorite stations. To store a station as a favorite:
1. Tune to the desired radio station and set the balance/fade and tone settings to the desired levels.
2. Press FAV to display the page where to store the station.
3. Press and hold one of the six softkeys until a beep sounds.
4. Repeat the steps for each radio station to be stored as a favorite.
To setup the number of favorites pages: 1. Press MENU to display the radio setup menu.
2. Press the softkey located below the FAV 1-6 tab.
3. Select the desired number of favorites pages by pressing the softkey located below the displayed
page numbers.
4. Press FAV, or let the menu time out, to return to the original main radio screen showing the radio
station frequency tabs and to begin programming
favorites.
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Auto Text (Satellite Radio Service, CD, MP3, and
WMA features):If additional information is available
for the current song being played, Auto Text will
automatically page/scroll the information every
three seconds above the FAV presets on the radio
display. By default, Auto Text is enabled.
To change the Auto Text setting:
1. Press MENU to display the radio setup menu.
2. Press the softkey under AUTO TXT tab on the radio display.
3. Press the softkey under the ON or OFF tab on the radio display.
If
4is pressed and the song title or artist information is
longer than what can be displayed, the extra information
will page every three seconds when Auto Text is
activated.
Storing a Radio Station as a Preset
Radios that have numbered pushbuttons store radio
stations as presets.
Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can
be programmed on the six numbered buttons.
To store preset stations:
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons for three seconds until a beep sounds.
3. Repeat the Steps 1 and 2 for each numbered button.
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Setting the Tone
(Bass/Midrange/Treble)
BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble):The
radio may display some or all tones such as BASS, MID,
and TREB.
To adjust the tone settings on the Radio with CD (Base):
Press
funtil the tone control labels display, then
turn
fto change the setting.
To adjust the tone settings on the Radio with CD (MP3)
and USB Port or the Radio with CD (MP3):
1. Press
funtil the tone control tabs display.
2. Press the softkey below the desired tab to be adjusted.
3. To increase the level of the bass, midrange, or treble:
•Press¨SEEK, or\FWD.
•Turnfclockwise. 4. To decrease the level of the bass, midrange, or
treble:
•Press©SEEK, orsREV.
•Turnfcounterclockwise.
The radio may be capable of adjusting bass, midrange,
or treble to the middle position by pressing the softkey
below the BASS, MID, or TREB tab for more than
two seconds. The radio beeps once and the level
adjusts to the middle position.
The radio may also be capable of adjusting all tone and
speaker controls to the middle position by pressing
ffor
more than two seconds until the radio beeps once.
If a station’s frequency is weak, or has static, decrease
the treble.
EQ (Equalization): Press this button to select preset
equalization settings.
To return to the manual mode, press EQ until Manual
displays or start to manually adjust the bass, midrange,
or treble by pressing
f.
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XM Radio Messages
XL (Explicit Language Channels):These channels,
or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request,
by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
XM Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is
being updated, and no action is required. This process
should take no longer than 30 seconds.
No XM Signal: The system is functioning correctly, but
the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM™
signal. When the vehicle is moved into an open area,
the signal should return.
Loading XM: The audio system is acquiring and
processing audio and text data. No action is needed.
This message should disappear shortly.
Channel Off Air: This channel is not currently in
service. Tune in to another channel.
Channel Unauth: This channel is blocked or cannot be
received with your XM Subscription package.
Channel Unavail: This previously assigned channel is
no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this
station was one of the presets, choose another station
for that preset button.
No Artist Info: No artist information is available at this
time on this channel. The system is working properly. No Title Info:
No song title information is available
at this time on this channel. The system is working
properly.
No CAT Info: No category information is available
at this time on this channel. The system is working
properly.
No Information: No text or informational messages are
available at this time on this channel. The system is
working properly.
CAT Not Found: There are no channels available for
the selected category. The system is working properly.
XM Theftlocked: The XM receiver in the vehicle
could have previously been in another vehicle.
For security purposes, XM receivers cannot be
swapped between vehicles. If this message is
received after having the vehicle serviced, check
with your dealer/retailer.
XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, this message
alternates with the XM™ Radio 8 digit radio ID label.
This label is needed to activate the service.
Unknown: If this message is received when tuned to
channel 0, there could be a receiver fault. Consult
with your dealer/retailer.
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Vehicles with audio
steering wheel controls
could differ depending
on the vehicle’s options.
Some audio controls
can be adjusted at the
steering wheel.
e+/e−(Volume): Press to increase or to decrease
the radio volume.
w/x(Next / Previous): Press to change radio
stations, select tracks on a CD, or to select tracks
and navigate folders on an iPod
®or USB device.
To change radio stations:
•Press and releaseworxto go to the next or
previous radio station stored as a preset.
•Press and holdworxto go to the next or
previous radio station in the selected band with a
strong signal. To select tracks on a CD:
Press and release
worxto go to the next or previous
track.
To select tracks on an iPod or USB device:
1. Press and hold
worxwhile listening to a song
until the contents of the current folder display on
the radio display.
2. Press and release
worxto scroll up or down the
list, then press and hold
wto play the highlighted
track.
To navigate folders on an iPod or USB device:
1. Press and hold
worxwhile listening to a song
until the contents of the current folder display on
the radio display.
2. Press and hold
xto go back to the previous
folder list.
3. Press and release
worxto scroll up or down
the list.
•To select a folder, press and holdwwhen the
folder is highlighted.
•To go back further in the folder list, press and
hold
x.
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Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil
Flushes
Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils
with the starburst symbol that meet GM Standard
GM6094M are all that is needed for good performance
and engine protection.
Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and
could cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
This vehicle has the Engine Oil Life System, a computer
system that indicates when to change the engine oil
and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and
engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on
driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change is
indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system
to work properly, the system must be reset every
time the oil is changed.When the system has calculated that oil life has been
diminished, it indicates that an oil change is necessary.
A CHANGE OIL SOON message comes on. See
DIC
Warnings and Messages on page 4-38 . Change the oil as
soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It
is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil
life system might not indicate that an oil change is
necessary for over a year. However, the engine oil and
filter must be changed at least once a year and at this
time the system must be reset. Your dealer/retailer has
trained service people who will perform this work using
genuine parts and reset the system. It is also important to
check the oil regularly and keep it at the proper level.
If the system is ever reset accidentally, the oil must be
changed at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since the last oil
change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever
the oil is changed.
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How to Reset the Engine Oil Life
System
The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change
your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Whenever
the oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate
when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs
where the oil is changed prior to a CHANGE OIL SOON
message being turned on, reset the system.
After changing the engine oil, the system must be reset:1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off.
2. Press the information and reset buttons on the Driver Information Center (DIC) at the same
time to enter the personalization menu. See DIC
Vehicle Personalization on page 4-43 .
3. Press the information button to scroll through the available personalization menu modes until the
DIC display shows OIL-LIFE RESET.
4. Press and hold the reset button until the DIC display shows ACKNOWLEDGED. This will tell you
the system has been reset.
5. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. If the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes back on
when the vehicle is started, the engine oil life system
has not reset. Repeat the reset procedure.What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be
unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer.
Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean
your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good
hand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing or
rags containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer’s
warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.
Used oil can be a threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from the
filter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by putting it
in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into
streams or bodies of water. Recycle it by taking it to a
place that collects used oil.
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