2010 PONTIAC G5 clock setting

Manual Lumbar
The lumbar knob is located
on the front of the driver
seat lower cushion.
Turn it clockwise or
counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the
lumbar support.
See Manual Lumbar on page 2-3 .
Heated Seats
This vehicle may have
heated front seats. The
switches are located on the
instrument panel above
the climate control system.
Press the side of the switch with the double indicator
lights to turn the seat to the highest setting.
Press the side of the switch with the single indicator
light to turn the seat to the lowest setting.
Return the switch to the center to turn off the
heated seat.
See Heated Seats on page 2-4 .
Driver’s Switch shown
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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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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/TractionControl System (TCS) Indicator/Warning
Light ....................................................... .4-28
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ......4-29
Tire Pressure Light ...................................... .4-29
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................4-30
Oil Pressure Light ........................................ .4-33
Security Light .............................................. .4-33
Fog Lamp Light ........................................... .4-34
Highbeam On Light ...................................... .4-34
Fuel Gage .................................................. .4-34
Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................4-35
DIC Operation and Displays ...........................4-36
DIC Warnings and Messages .........................4-38
DIC Vehicle Personalization ............................4-43Audio System(s)
............................................ .4-49
Setting the Clock ......................................... .4-50
Radio(s) ..................................................... .4-51
Using an MP3 ............................................. .4-63
XM Radio Messages .................................... .4-70
Bluetooth
®.................................................. .4-71
Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................. .4-81
Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......................4-82
Radio Reception .......................................... .4-83
Fixed Mast Antenna ..................................... .4-84
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............4-84
Section 4 Instrument Panel
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To change the current mode, select one of the following:
9(Off):Turn the fan control to this position to turn
the fan off.
Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the
temperature.
9(Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the fan speed. In any setting other
than off, the fan will run continuously with the ignition on.
The fan must be turned on to run the air conditioning
compressor.
Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to change the direction of the
airflow inside the vehicle.
Select from the following modes:
H(Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel
outlets.
)(Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument
panel outlets and the floor outlets. Cooler air is directed
to the upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets.
6(Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some
air directed to the windshield and side windows.
-(Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or
moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, side window,
and floor outlets. To defog the windows faster, turn the
temperature control knob clockwise to the warmest
setting. In this mode, the system runs the air conditioning
compressor.
0(Defrost): This mode removes fog or frost from
the windshield more quickly. Air is directed to the
windshield, with some air directed to the side window
outlets and the floor outlets. To defrost the windows
faster, turn the temperature control knob clockwise to
the warmest setting. In this mode, the system runs
the air conditioning compressor.
For best results, clear all snow and ice from the
windshield before defrosting.
#(Air Conditioning): For vehicles with air
conditioning, press this button to turn the air conditioning
system on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that
the air conditioning is on.
On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air
escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time
it takes for the vehicle to cool down. It also helps the
system to operate more efficiently.
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Setting the Clock
Without Date Display
AM/FM Base Radio with a Single CD
Player
To set the time:1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. Press
Oto turn the radio on.
2. Press
Huntil the hour begins flashing on the
display. Press
Ha second time and the minute
begins flashing on the display.
3. While either the hour or the minute numbers are flashing, turn
fto increase or decrease the time.
4. Press
Hagain until the clock display stops flashing
to set the currently displayed time; otherwise, the
flashing stops after five seconds and the current
time displayed is automatically set.
To change the time default setting from 12 hour to
24 hour, press the
Hbutton until 12H or 24H is displayed.
Once 12H or 24H is displayed, turn the
fknob to the
desired option to select the setting. Press the
Hbutton
again to apply the setting, or let the screen time out.
With Date Display
Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port, and
Radio with Single CD (MP3) Player
To set the time and date:
1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. Press
Oto turn the radio on.
2. Press
Hand the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour,
minute, month, day, and year) displays.
3. Press the softkey located below any one of the tabs that you want to change.
4. To increase the time or date do one of the following:
•Press the softkey located below the selected tab.
•Press¨SEEK, or\FWD.
•Turnfclockwise.
5. To decrease the time or date do one of the following:
•Press©SEEK orsREV.
•Turnfcounterclockwise.
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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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Audio System................................................. 4-49
Audio Steering Wheel Controls ......................4-82
Radio Reception .......................................... 4-83
Setting the Clock ......................................... 4-50
Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................4-81
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............4-84
Audio System(s) ............................................. 4-51
Automatic Door Lock ......................................... 3-9
Automatic Transmission Fluid .......................................................... 6-19
Operation ................................................... 3-24
B
Back-Up Lamps - Ambulance Body
Bulb Replacement ....................................... 6-45
Battery .......................................................... 6-33
Electric Power Management ..........................4-12
Run-Down Protection ................................... 4-13
Belt Routing, Engine ....................................... 7-13
Bluetooth
®..................................................... 4-71
Brake Emergencies ................................................ 5-5
Brakes .......................................................... 6-29
Antilock ....................................................... 5-4
Parking ...................................................... 3-29
System Warning Light .................................. 4-26Braking
........................................................... 5-3
Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 5-5
Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 3-19
Bulb Replacement ........................................... 6-47
Back-Up Lamps - Ambulance Body ................6-45
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ........6-43
Fog Lamps ................................................. 4-11
Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 6-41
Headlamp Aiming ........................................ 6-38
Headlamps ................................................. 6-41
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps .................................. 6-42
License Plate Lamps .................................... 6-46
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps ..................6-44
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ........................................ 6-44
Buying New Tires ........................................... 6-64
C
California
Perchlorate Materials Requirements ................. 6-4
Warning ....................................................... 6-4
California Fuel .................................................. 6-6
Canadian Owners ............................................... iii
Capacities and Specifications ..........................6-109
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Carbon MonoxideEngine Exhaust ........................................... 3-33
Trunk ......................................................... 3-11
Winter Driving ............................................. 5-21
Care of Safety Belts ................................................ 6-96
CD, MP3 ....................................................... 4-63
Center Console Storage ................................... 3-36
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...........6-43
Chains, Tire ................................................... 6-70
Charging System Light .................................... 4-25
Check Engine Lamp .............................................. 4-30
Checking Things Under the Hood ......................6-10
Chemical Paint Spotting .................................6-100
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children ...........................2-35
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ..........2-43
Older Children ............................................. 2-32
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position .................................................. 2-49
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ........................................... 2-52
Systems ..................................................... 2-39
Where to Put the Restraint ...........................2-41
Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 4-14
Circuit Breakers ............................................ 6-103Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ..............6-99
Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................. 6-97
Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 6-95
Finish Care ................................................. 6-98
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ................................................. 6-96
Interior ....................................................... 6-94
Leather ...................................................... 6-96
Tires ........................................................ 6-100
Underbody Maintenance .............................6-100
Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 6-97
Weatherstrips .............................................. 6-97
Windshield

and Wiper Blades ........................6-98
Climate Control System ................................... 4-14
Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 4-17
Climate Controls ............................................. 1-14
Clock, Setting ................................................. 4-50
Clutch, Hydraulic ............................................. 6-19
Collision Damage Repair .................................. 8-11
Compact Spare Tire ........................................ 6-93
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant ............................6-72
Content Theft-Deterrent .................................... 3-15
Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 5-3
Convenience Net ............................................ 3-36
Coolant Engine ....................................................... 6-24
Engine Temperature Warning Light .................4-29
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