2010 PONTIAC G6 steering

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...............................................1-5
Windows.......................................................1-6
Seat Adjustment.............................................1-6
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...............................1-12
Climate Controls...........................................1-13Vehicle Features.............................................1-14
Radio(s)......................................................1-14
Satellite Radio..............................................1-15
Portable Audio Devices..................................1-15
Steering Wheel Controls................................1-16
Bluetooth
®...................................................1-16
Cruise Control..............................................1-17
Power Outlets..............................................1-17
Performance and Maintenance.........................1-18
Traction Control System (TCS).......................1-18
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)....................1-18
Tire Pressure Monitor....................................1-19
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit....................1-19
Engine Oil Life System..................................1-20
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)................................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 4-24.
B.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4-4.
C. Driver Shift Control. SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 3-24(If Equipped).
D.Cruise Control on page 4-7(If Equipped). Driver
Information Center (DIC) Buttons. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 4-39.
E.Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4-25.
F.Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-82
(If Equipped).
G.Windshield Wipers on page 4-5andWindshield
Washer on page 4-6.
H.Ignition Positions on page 3-20.
I.Outlet Adjustment on page 4-24.
J.Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4-3.
K.Audio System(s) on page 4-53.L.Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-13.
M.Fog Lamps on page 4-12(If Equipped).
N.Hood Release on page 6-15.
O.Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel on page 4-3.
P.Horn on page 4-3.
Q.Climate Control System on page 4-16orAutomatic
Climate Control System on page 4-20.
R. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
on page 3-24.
S.Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-15.
T. Traction and Stability Control Button. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 5-6andElectronic
Stability Control (ESC) on page 5-5.
U.Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4-29.
V.Glove Box on page 3-37.
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Steering Wheel Adjustment
The lever is located on the left side of the steering
wheel column. To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down or backward
or forward into a comfortable position.
3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
SeeTilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel on page 4-3.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The dome lamps come on when any door is opened.
They turn off after all the doors are closed.
To turn the dome lamps on manually, turn the
instrument panel brightness knob, located on the
instrument panel to the left of the steering column,
clockwise to the farthest position. The dome lamps will
remain on whether a door is opened or closed.
Reading Lamps
The front reading lamps are located in the front
overhead console. The rear reading lamps are near the
dome lamp overhead near the rear passenger seats.
For vehicles with front and rear reading lamps, press the
lens to turn the lamp on and off, while the doors are
closed. These lamps come on automatically when any
door is opened.
For more information on interior lighting, see:
•Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-13.
•Entry/Exit Lighting on page 4-13.
•Parade Dimming on page 4-14.
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Exterior Lighting
P:Turn the band to this position to turn on the
Automatic Headlamp System. In Canada, this position
only works when a vehicle is in the P (Park) position.
AUTO:Automatically turns on the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) during the daytime, and the headlamps,
parking lamps, and taillamps at night.
;:Manual operation of the parking lamps and
taillamps.
2:Manual operation of the headlamps, parking lamps,
and taillamps.
For more information, see:Headlamps on page 4-10.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper lever is located on the right side of
the steering column.
9:Turns the wipers off.
&:Turn band for intermittent or speed sensitive
operation. As vehicle speed increases or decreases, the
wiper interval also increases or decreases.
x:Delays wiping cycle.
6:Slow wipes.
1:Fast wipes.
8:Use for a single wiping cycle.
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Steering Wheel Controls
Some audio controls can
be adjusted at 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.
bg: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.
SeeBluetooth
®on page 4-71.
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Cruise Control
The cruise control buttons
are located on the left side
of the steering wheel.
J:On/Off.
RES+:Press to resume or accelerate speed.
SET−:Press to set or decrease speed.
For more information, seeCruise Control on page 4-7.
Power Outlets
Accessory power outlets can be used to connect
auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular
telephone.
There are two accessory power outlets, located on the
center console below the climate controls. If the vehicle
has a Traction Control System (TCS), one accessory
power outlet is in the center storage console and the
other is on the center console below the climate controls.
To use an outlet, remove the protective cap.
SeeAccessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-15.
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OnStar Steering Wheel Controls
This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can
be used to interact with OnStar hands-free calling.
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-82for
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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