2010 PONTIAC G6 radio controls

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
f
for 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.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
To adjust balance or fade:
1. Press
funtil the speaker control labels display.
2. Press the softkey under the desired tab, or continue
pressing
fto highlight the desired tab.3. Turn
fto adjust the highlighted setting. The
highlighted setting can also be adjusted by pressing
either SEEK arrow.
On some radios,
\FWD andsREV can also
be used to adjust the highlighted level.
The radio may be capable of adjusting balance or fade to
the middle position by pressing the softkey below the BAL
or FADE 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
f
for more than two seconds until the radio beeps once.
Finding a Category (CAT) Station
(XM Satellite Radio Service Only)
CAT (Category):The radio may have the CAT button
feature.
To select and find a desired category:
1. Press BAND until the XM frequency displays.
2. Press CAT to display the category labels on the
radio display. Continue pressing the CAT button
until the desired category name displays.
3. Press either of the two softkeys below the desired
category tab to immediately tune to the first XM
station associated with that category.
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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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Fuses Usage
6Park Lamps, Instrument Panel
Dimming
7 Not Used
8 Not Used
9 Not Used
10 Sunroof Controls
11 Not Used
12 Retractable Hardtop Controller
13 Audio Amplifier
14 Heated Seat Controls
15 Not Used
16Remote Keyless Entry System,
XM Satellite Radio
17 Back-up Lamps
18 Not Used
19 Not Used
20Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary Power
Outlet
21 Not Used
22 Trunk ReleaseFuses Usage
23 Rear Defog
24 Not Used
25 Fuel Pump
Relays Usage
26 Rear Window Defogger
27 Park Lamps
28 Not Used
29 Not Used
30 Not Used
31 Not Used
32 Not Used
33 Back-up Lamps
34 Not Used
35 Not Used
36 Trunk Release
37 Fuel Pump
38 (Diode) Cargo Lamp
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Audio System.........................................4-53, 4-72
Audio Steering
Wheel Controls........................................4-82
Radio Reception..........................................4-83
Setting the Clock.........................................4-53
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................4-81
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............4-84
Audio System(s).............................................4-54
Automatic Climate Control System.....................4-20
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation..................3-34
Automatic Door Lock......................................... 3-9
Automatic Headlamp System............................4-12
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..................................................6-27, 6-28
Operation...................................................3-24
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................. 7-8
B
Backglass Antenna..........................................4-84
Backing Up....................................................5-31
Battery..........................................................6-42
Electric Power Management..........................4-14
Run-Down Protection...................................4-15
Battery Replacement......................................... 3-5
Belt Routing, Engine.......................................7-12
Bench Seat, Split (60/40).................................2-13Blizzard Conditions..........................................5-16
Bluetooth Controls...........................................4-72
Bluetooth
®.....................................................4-71
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 5-5
Brake Adjustment............................................6-41
Brake Fluid....................................................6-39
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................6-41
Brake Wear...................................................6-41
Brakes..........................................................6-39
Antilock....................................................... 5-4
Parking......................................................3-29
System Warning Light..................................4-30
Braking........................................................... 5-3
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 5-5
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................3-20
Bulb Replacement...........................................6-54
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) ........................................6-49, 6-50
Fog Lamps .................................................4-12
Halogen Bulbs............................................6-47
Headlamp Aiming........................................6-47
Headlamps.................................................6-47
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps..................................6-48
License Plate Lamps....................................6-54
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps.................6-50, 6-51, 6-53
Buying New Tires...........................................6-75
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Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
P (Park) Mechanism Check.............................. 7-9
Parking on Hills..............................................5-32
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................4-29
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light...............4-27
Passenger Sensing System..............................2-67
Passing.................................................5-10, 5-31
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer...............3-18
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation...................................................3-18
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 6-5
Personalization Menu Modes............................4-48
Phone
Bluetooth
®..................................................4-71
Playing a CD.................................................4-60
Playing a CD-R or CD-RW MP3.......................4-65
Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc...............4-61
Playing the Radio...........................................4-55
Power
Door Locks.................................................. 3-8
Electrical System.......................................6-115
Lift Seat.....................................................2-12
Lumbar Controls........................................... 2-5
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................3-21
Seat ............................................................ 2-5
Steering Fluid.............................................6-37
Windows....................................................3-14
Power Door Locks............................................ 1-5Power Reclining Seatbacks................................ 2-8
Power Window Initialize (Coupe and
Retractable Hardtop)....................................3-15
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts..........................2-35
Privacy..........................................................8-16
Navigation System.......................................8-18
OnStar.......................................................8-18
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).............8-18
Program
Courtesy Transportation................................8-10
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock...............3-10
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle............. 3-4
Proposition 65 Warning, California....................... 6-5
Pulling A Trailer..............................................5-28
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........2-19
R
Radio Data System (RDS)...............................4-55
Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID).....................................8-18
Statement...................................................8-18
Radio Messages.............................................4-59
Radio(s)........................................................4-54
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Spare Tire
Compact...................................................6-106
Installing....................................................6-93
Removing...................................................6-91
Storing.......................................................6-99
Specifications and Capacities..........................6-125
Speedometer..................................................4-26
Split Bench Seat (60/40)..................................2-13
StabiliTrak Control Indicator Light, Electronic.......4-32
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 3-5
Starter Switch Check........................................ 7-8
Starting the Engine.........................................3-21
Starting the Vehicle........................................... 1-4
Steering.......................................................... 5-8
Steering in Emergencies.................................... 5-8
Steering Tips................................................... 5-8
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................4-82
Steering Wheel, Tilt and Telescopic..................... 4-3
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit...........5-19
Storage Areas
Center Console...........................................3-37
Convenience Net.........................................3-37
Cupholders.................................................3-37
Glove Box..................................................3-37
Storing a Favorite Station.................................1-14
Storing a Flat Tire and Tools — All Models
Except GXP and Retractable Hardtop.............6-99
Storing a Flat Tire and Tools — GXP and
Retractable Hardtop Models........................6-101
Storing a Radio Station....................................4-56Storing Name Tags.........................................4-74
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools — All Models
Except Retractable Hardtop..........................6-104
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools — Retractable
Hardtop Models..........................................6-105
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit......6-89
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................5-17
Sun Visors.....................................................3-16
Sunroof.........................................................3-37
Sunshade Operation........................................3-37
T
Tachometer....................................................4-26
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps.................6-50, 6-51, 6-53
Telescopic Wheel.............................................. 4-3
Temperature – A, B, C....................................6-79
Text Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 8-6
Theft-Deterrent Feature....................................4-81
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................3-16
Content Theft-Deterrent................................3-16
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............3-18
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................3-18
Three-Way Calling..........................................4-79
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 4-3
Time, Setting..................................................4-53
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