2010 PONTIAC G5 audio

In Brief........................................................... 1-1
Instrument Panel ........................................ 1-2
Initial Drive Information ............................... 1-4
Vehicle Features ...................................... 1-14
Performance and Maintenance ...................1-18
Seats and Restraint System ............................. 2-1
Front Seats ............................................... 2-2
Rear Seats ............................................... 2-9
Safety Belts ............................................. 2-11
Child Restraints ....................................... 2-32
Airbag System ......................................... 2-55
Restraint System Check ............................2-71
Features and Controls ..................................... 3-1
Keys ........................................................ 3-2
Doors and Locks ....................................... 3-8
Windows ................................................. 3-13
Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................3-15
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...........3-19 Mirrors
.................................................... 3-35
Storage Areas ......................................... 3-36
Sunroof .................................................. 3-37
Instrument Panel ............................................. 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview .......................... 4-3
Climate Controls ...................................... 4-14
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ........4-19
Driver Information Center (DIC) ..................4-35
Audio System(s) ....................................... 4-49
Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ....... 5-2
Towing ................................................... 5-30
Service and Appearance Care .......................... 6-1
Service ..................................................... 6-3
Fuel ......................................................... 6-5
Checking Things Under the Hood ...............6-10
Headlamp Aiming ..................................... 6-38
Bulb Replacement .................................... 6-41
2010 Pontiac G5 Owner ManualM

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
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Instrument Panel............................................. .1-2
Initial Drive Information ....................................1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................1-4
Remote Vehicle Start ..................................... .1-4
Door Locks ................................................... .1-5
Trunk Release .............................................. .1-6
Windows ...................................................... .1-6
Seat Adjustment ............................................ .1-6
Head Restraint Adjustment ...............................1-9
Safety Belt ................................................... .1-9
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...............1-9
Mirror Adjustment ........................................ .1-10
Steering Wheel Adjustment ............................1-11
Interior Lighting ........................................... .1-11
Exterior Lighting .......................................... .1-12
Windshield Wiper/Washer ...............................1-13
Climate Controls .......................................... .1-14Vehicle Features
............................................ .1-14
Radio(s) ..................................................... .1-14
Satellite Radio ............................................. .1-16
Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port) ............................................... .1-16
Steering Wheel Controls ................................1-17
Bluetooth
®.................................................. .1-17
Cruise Control ............................................. .1-18
Power Outlets ............................................. .1-18
Performance and Maintenance .........................1-18
Traction Control System (TCS) .......................1-18
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ....................1-19
Tire Pressure Monitor ................................... .1-19
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ....................1-20
Engine Oil Life System ................................. .1-20
Driving for Better Fuel Economy .....................1-21
Roadside Assistance Program ........................1-21
OnStar
®..................................................... .1-22
Section 1 In Brief
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A.Outlet Adjustment on page 4-17 .
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4-4 .
C. Cruise Control on page 4-7 (If Equipped).
D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4-20 .
E. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-82
(If Equipped).
F. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4-3 .
G. Windshield Wipers on page 4-5 andWindshield
Washer on page 4-6.
H. Audio System(s) on page 4-49 .
I. Fog Lamps on page 4-11 (If Equipped).
J. Trunk Release. See Trunk on page 3-11.
K. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-11 .L.
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4-35 .
M. Horn on page 4-3.
N. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-8
(If Equipped). Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on
page 5-6 (If Equipped).
O. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-13 . Cigarette
Lighter (If Equipped). See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter on page 4-14 .
P. Shift Lever (Manual Shown). See Manual
Transmission Operation on page 3-27 andAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 3-24 .
Q. Climate Control System on page 4-14 .
R. Heated Seats on page 2-4 (If Equipped).
S. Glove Box on page 3-36 .
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f:Select radio stations.
©¨:Seek or scan stations.
4:Press4to 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.
For more information about these and other radio
features, see Radio(s) on page 4-51 .
Storing a Favorite Station
Depending on which radio the vehicle has, radio
stations are stored as either favorites or presets.
For radios with a FAV button, 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 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. For radios without a FAV button, up to 18 stations
(six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on
the six numbered buttons.
For more information, see
Radio(s) on page 4-51.
Setting the Clock
To set the time and date for the Radio with CD (MP3)
and USB port or the Radio with CD (MP3) player:
1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN.
2. Press
Oto turn the radio on.
3. Press
Hand the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour,
minute, month, day, and year) displays.
4. Press the softkey located below any one of the tabs that you want to change.
5. Increase or decrease the time or date by turning
f
clockwise or counterclockwise.
For detailed instructions on setting the clock for your
specific audio system, see Setting the Clock on
page 4-50.
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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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Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, some audio
controls can be adjusted
using the controls on
the right side of the
steering wheel.
e+/e−:Increases or decreases volume.
w/x:Press to change radio stations, select tracks
on a CD, or to select tracks and navigate folders on an
iPod
®or USB device.
b g: Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press
again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer
than two seconds to interact with the OnStar
®or
Bluetooth systems.
c: Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call.
For more information, see Audio Steering Wheel
Controls on page 4-82 .
Bluetooth®
For vehicles with an in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it
allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone
to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s
audio system and controls.
The Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired with
the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in
the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions.
For more information visit www.gm.com/bluetooth.
For more information, see Bluetooth
®on page 4-71.
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OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a
place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless
service provider for service in that area. OnStar
service also cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place
where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired
for that area has coverage, network capacity and
reception when the service is needed, and technology
that is compatible with the OnStar service. Not all
services are available everywhere, particularly in remote
or enclosed areas, or at all times.
The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle
information. This information is automatically sent to an
OnStar call center when
Qis pressed,]is pressed,
or if the airbags or ACR system deploy. This information
usually includes the vehicle’s GPS location and, in
the event of a crash, additional information regarding
the crash that the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the
direction from which the vehicle was hit). When
the virtual advisor feature of OnStar hands-free calling
is used, the vehicle also sends OnStar the vehicle’s
GPS location so they can provide services where it is
located.
Location information about the vehicle is only available
if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and
available.
The vehicle must have a working electrical system,
including adequate battery power, for the OnStar
equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing
OnStar service at any particular time or place. Some
examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle
in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or
wireless phone network congestion.
OnStar Steering Wheel Controls
This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be
used to interact with OnStar hands-free calling. See
Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-82
for more
information.
On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial
numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone
extensions. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more
information.
Your Responsibility
Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor
cannot be heard.
If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system
may not be functioning properly. Press
Qand request
a vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light is
appearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and
all services have been deactivated. Press
Qto confirm
that the OnStar equipment is active.
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