2010 PONTIAC G5 manual transmission

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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Exterior Lighting
The lever is on the left side of the steering column.
2:Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and
taillamps.
;: Turns on the parking lamps and taillamps only.
AUTO: Automatically turns on the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) during daytime, and the headlamps,
parking lamps, and taillamps at night.
P: When operating in AUTO, a momentary turn of the
switch to Off/On will turn the Automatic Headlamp
System off or back on. For vehicles first sold in Canada,
the automatic transmission must be in P (Park) or the
manual transmission must have the park brake set,
before the Automatic Headlamp System can be
turned off.
For more information, see:
•Headlamps on page 4-9 .
•Fog Lamps on page 4-11 .
•Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4-10 .
•Headlamps on Reminder on page 4-10.
•Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 4-10 .
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Keys.............................................................. .3-2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................3-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation .................................................. .3-3
Remote Vehicle Start ..................................... .3-6
Doors and Locks ............................................ .3-8
Door Locks ................................................... .3-8
Power Door Locks ......................................... .3-9
Delayed Locking ............................................ .3-9
Automatic Door Lock ...................................... .3-9
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock .............3-10
Rear Door Security Locks (Sedan) ..................3-10
Lockout Protection ....................................... .3-11
Trunk ......................................................... .3-11
Windows ....................................................... .3-13
Manual Windows ......................................... .3-13
Power Windows ........................................... .3-14
Sun Visors .................................................. .3-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems ..................................3-15
Content Theft-Deterrent .................................3-15
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer .............3-17
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation ................................................ .3-17
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................3-19
New Vehicle Break-In ................................... .3-19
Ignition Positions ......................................... .3-19
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................3-22Starting the Engine
...................................... .3-22
Engine Coolant Heater ................................. .3-23
Automatic Transmission Operation ...................3-24
Manual Transmission Operation ......................3-27
Parking Brake ............................................. .3-29
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) ............................3-30
Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission) ............................3-31
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) ...............................3-32
Parking Over Things That Burn .......................3-32
Engine Exhaust ........................................... .3-33
Running the Vehicle While Parked ..................3-34
Mirrors .......................................................... .3-35
Manual Rearview Mirror .................................3-35
Outside Remote Control Mirror .......................3-35
Outside Power Mirrors .................................. .3-35
Outside Convex Mirror .................................. .3-36
Storage Areas ............................................... .3-36
Glove Box .................................................. .3-36
Cupholders ................................................. .3-36
Center Console Storage .................................3-36
Driver Storage Compartment ..........................3-36
Convenience Net ......................................... .3-36
Sunroof ........................................................ .3-37
Section 3 Features and Controls
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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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Remote Trunk Release
To open the trunk from
inside the vehicle, press
the remote trunk release
button. It is located
inside the driver storage
compartment on the lower
left side of the instrument
panel.
On a manual transmission equipped vehicle, the remote
trunk release works when the ignition is either off or
in ACC/ACCESSORY, or the vehicle speed is less than
2 mph (3 km/h).
On an automatic transmission equipped vehicle, the
remote trunk release works when the shifter is in
P (Park).
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release
handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing
items in the trunk as it could damage the handle.
The emergency trunk release handle is only
intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk,
enabling them to open the trunk from the inside.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release
handle located on the inside of the trunk lid of the
vehicle. This handle will glow following exposure to light.
Pull the release handle and push the trunk lid open
from the inside to open the trunk.
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Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice:The vehicle does not need an elaborate
break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if
you follow these guidelines:
Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or
slow, for the rst 500 miles (805 km). Do not
make full-throttle starts. Do not exceed 5,000
engine rpm. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow
the vehicle.
Avoid making hard stops for the rst 200 miles
(322 km) or so. During this time the new brake
linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops
with new linings can mean premature wear and
earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in
guideline every time you get new brake linings.
Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing
a Trailer (Automatic Transmission) on page 5-33
or Towing a Trailer (Manual Transmission) on
page 5-39 for the trailer towing capabilities
of your vehicle and more information.
Following break-in, engine speed and load can be
gradually increased.
Ignition Positions
The ignition switch has four different positions.
In order to shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in
ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the brake pedal
must be applied.
Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in the
ignition could cause damage to the switch or break
the key. Use the correct key, make sure it is all the
way in, and turn it only with your hand. If the key
cannot be turned by hand, see your dealer/retailer.
9(LOCK/OFF): This position locks the steering
column when the key is removed. The key can only be
removed in LOCK/OFF.
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On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift
lever must be in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch
to LOCK/OFF.
On vehicles with a manual transmission, the ignition
switch can be turned to LOCK/OFF in any shift
lever position.
The steering can bind with the wheel turned off center.
If this happens, move it from right to left while turning
the key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this does not
work, then the vehicle needs service.
{WARNING:
If you have a manual transmission removing the
key from the ignition switch will lock the steering
column and result in a loss of ability to steer the
vehicle. This could cause a collision. If you need
to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving,
turn the key to ACC/ACCESSORY.ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY):
This position operates
some of the electrical accessories. It unlocks the
steering wheel and ignition.
R(ON/RUN): This is the position in which you can
operate the electrical accessories and to display some
instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights.
The switch stays in this position when the engine
is running.
If you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or
ON/RUN position with the engine off, the battery could
be drained. You may not be able to start the vehicle
if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period
of time.
/(START): This position starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will
return to ON/RUN for driving.
A warning tone will sound when the driver door is
opened, the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or
ACC/ACCESSORY and the key is in the ignition.
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories may be used for up to
10 minutes after the engine is turned off.
•Audio System
•Power Windows, if equipped
•Sunroof, if equipped
The power windows and sunroof will continue to work
for up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened.
The radio will work when the key is in ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from
ON/RUN to OFF/LOCK, the radio will continue to work
for 10 minutes or until the driver’s door is opened.
Starting the Engine
Place the transmission in the proper gear.
Automatic Transmission
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral).
The engine will not start in any other position.
To restart the vehicle when it is already moving, use
N (Neutral) only.
Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle
is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle
is stopped.
Manual Transmission
The shift lever should be in N (Neutral) and the parking
brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal down to the
floor and start the engine. The vehicle will not start if the
clutch pedal is not all the way down.
Starting Procedure
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts,
let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as the
engine warms. Do not race the engine immediately
after starting it. Operate the engine and
transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up and
lubricate all moving parts.
The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking
System. This feature assists in starting the engine
and protects components. If the ignition key is turned
to the START position, and then released when the
engine begins cranking, the engine will continue
cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts.
If the engine does not start and the key is held in
START for many seconds, cranking will be stopped
after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage.
To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents
cranking if the engine is already running. Engine
cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition
switch to ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF.
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