2010 PONTIAC G5 CD changer

Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they mean. For more information
on the symbol, refer to the index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar®
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gage
+:Fuses
i:Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
F:Traction Control
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
v

Satellite Radio
XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48
contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces.
XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming
and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in
digital-quality sound.
A fee is required to receive the XM service.
For more information, refer to:
•www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.)
•www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada)
See “XM Satellite Radio Service” under Radio(s)
on page 4-51.
Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary
Input or USB Port)
This vehicle may have an auxiliary input jack and a
USB port, located on the audio faceplate. External
devices such as iPods
®, laptop computers, MP3 players,
CD changers, USB storage devices, etc. can be
connected to the auxiliary input jack using a 3.5 mm
(1/8 in) cable or the USB port depending on the audio
system.
Press the CD/AUX button to play audio from the
portable player.
See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” and “Using the
USB Port” under Radio(s) on page 4-51 .
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................4-3
Hazard Warning Flashers ................................4-3
Horn ............................................................ .4-3
Tilt Wheel .................................................... .4-3
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................4-4
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................4-4
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................4-5
Flash-to-Pass ................................................ .4-5
Windshield Wipers ......................................... .4-5
Windshield Washer ........................................ .4-6
Cruise Control ............................................... .4-7
Headlamps ................................................... .4-9
Wiper Activated Headlamps ............................4-10
Headlamps on Reminder ................................4-10
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................4-10
Fog Lamps ................................................. .4-11
Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................4-11
Dome Lamp ................................................ .4-11
Entry/Exit Lighting ........................................ .4-12
Mirror Reading Lamps .................................. .4-12
Electric Power Management ...........................4-12Battery Run-Down Protection
..........................4-13
Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................4-13
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ......................4-14
Climate Controls ........................................... .4-14
Climate Control System .................................4-14
Outlet Adjustment ........................................ .4-17
Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................4-18
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............4-19
Instrument Panel Cluster ................................4-20
Speedometer and Odometer ...........................4-21
Tachometer ................................................ .4-21
Safety Belt Reminders .................................. .4-22
Airbag Readiness Light ................................. .4-23
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...................4-24
Charging

System Light ................................. .4-25
Up-Shift Light .............................................. .4-25
Brake System Warning Light ..........................4-26
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light .....4-27
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Indicator/ Warning Light .......................................... .4-27
Section 4 Instrument Panel
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
operates the following:
G:Turn and Lane-Change Signals
53:Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
O:Exterior Lamp Control
Flash-to-Pass.
Information for these features is on the pages following.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster flashes in the
direction of the turn or lane
change.
Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash
to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane
change is complete.
The lever returns to its starting position when it is
released.
If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows
flash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb could be
burned out.
Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out,
check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 6-103.
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low beam to high
beam, push the turn signal lever away from you.This indicator light appears
on the instrument panel
cluster when the high
beams are on.
To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam,
pull the turn signal lever toward you.
Flash-to-Pass
To signal to a driver in front of you that you want to pass,
pull the turn signal/multifunction lever until the high-beam
headlamps come on. Then release the lever to turn
them off.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the
steering column.
Move the lever to control the windshield wipers.
9(Off): Turns the windshield wipers off.
&(Intermittent; Speed Sensitive Wipers): For
intermittent or speed sensitive operation. The amount of
delay time varies between wiping cycles due to the delay
setting selected or the speed of the vehicle. As vehicle
speed is increased or decreased, the wiper interval also
increases or decreases.
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Fog Lamp Light
The fog lamp light comes
on when the fog lamps are
in use.
The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off.
See Fog Lamps on page 4-11 for more information.
Highbeam On Light
This light comes on when
the high-beam headlamps
are in use.
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 4-5
for more information.
Fuel Gage
The fuel gage indicates
how much fuel the vehicle
has left.
An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of the
vehicle the fuel door is on.
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Care of CDs
Store CD(s) in their original cases or other protective
cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD
player scans the bottom of the disc. If the bottom of a CD
is damaged it may not play properly or at all. Do not touch
the bottom of a CD while handling it. Pick up CDs by
grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the
outer edge.
If the surface of a CD is dirty, take a soft, lint free cloth or
dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent
solution mixed with water, and clean it. Make sure the
wiping process starts from the center to the edge.
Care of the CD Player
Do not add labels to a CD, it could get caught in the CD
player. Use a marking pen to write on the top of the
CD if a description is needed.
Do not use CD lens cleaners, they could damage the
CD player.Notice:
If a label is added to a CD, or more than
one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an
attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs,
the CD player could be damaged. While using the
CD player, use only CDs in good condition without
any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the
CD player and the loading slot free of foreign
materials, liquids, and debris.
If an error displays, see “CD Messages” earlier in this
section.
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
The radio system may have an auxiliary input jack
located on the lower right side of the faceplate. This is not
an audio output; do not plug the headphone set into the
front auxiliary input jack. An external audio device such
as an iPod
®, laptop computer, MP3 player, CD changer,
etc. can be connected to the auxiliary input jack for use
as another audio source.
Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device
while the vehicle is in P (Park). See Defensive Driving
on page 5-2 for more information on driver distraction.
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Folding Rear Seat............................................ 2-9
Fuel ............................................................... 6-5
Additives ...................................................... 6-6
California Fuel .............................................. 6-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container ....................6-10
Filling the Tank ............................................. 6-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 6-7
Gage ......................................................... 4-34
Gasoline Octane ........................................... 6-6
Gasoline Specifications .................................. 6-6
Fuel Economy Driving for Better ......................................... 1-21
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block .................6-105
Floor Console Fuse Block ...........................6-103
Fuses and Circuit Breakers .........................6-103
Windshield Wiper ....................................... 6-102
G
Gages
Fuel .......................................................... 4-34
Speedometer .............................................. 4-21
Tachometer ................................................. 4-21
Gasoline Octane ........................................................ 6-6
Specifications ............................................... 6-6
Glove Box ..................................................... 3-36
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 8-7
H
Halogen Bulbs................................................ 6-41
Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 4-3
Head Restraints ............................................... 2-7
Headlamp Wiring ........................................... 6-102
Headlamps ...................................................... 4-9
Aiming ....................................................... 6-38
Bulb Replacement ....................................... 6-41
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .....................4-10
Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 4-5
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps .................................. 6-42
High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 4-5
On Reminder .............................................. 4-10
Range Adjustment ......................................... 2-7
Wiper Activated ........................................... 4-10
Heated Seats ................................................... 2-4
Heater ........................................................... 4-14
Engine Coolant ........................................... 3-23
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat ............................... 2-3
Highbeam On Light ......................................... 4-34
Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 5-19
Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 5-20
Hood Checking Things Under ................................6-10
Release ..................................................... 6-11
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