Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product G5 Pontiac
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Pontiac G5. Please read this information and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
Getting to Know Y our G5 2 Instrument Panel DRIVER INFORMA TION See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. A. Side Window Outlets B. Air Outlets C. T urn Signal/ Multifunction Lever D. Cruise Control Buttons (if equipped) E. Instrument Panel Cluster F . Audio Steering Wheel Controls (if equipped) G.
3 Y our vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one very similar to it. The instrument panel cluster includes these key features: A. Speedometer B. Fuel Gauge C. W arning Lights D. T achometer E. Odometer/Driver Information Center See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Getting to Know Y our G5 4 Driver Information Center Y our vehicle’s Driver Information Center (DIC) provides vehicle information, vehicle feature personalization and vehicle warning messages. T o operate the DIC, the ignition switch must be in the Run position.
5 • Automatic V ehicle Unlocking: Specific Doors • Automatic V ehicle Unlocking: When Key Is Off or When Shift T o Park (Automatic T ransmission Only) • Exterior Perimeter Lighting During Remote.
Getting to Know Y our G5 6 Note: T o arm or disarm the content theft- deterrent alarm system, use the RKE transmitter . The alarm system will not be armed or disarmed if the doors are locked or unlocked with a key , the manual door lock or the power door lock switch.
7 For more information, refer to your OnStar Owner ’s Guide, call 1-888-4ONST AR (1-888-466-7827), or visit onstar .com. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Y our vehicle is equipped with a Passenger Sensing System located in the front passenger seat for the front airbag.
Getting to Know Y our G5 8 Adjustable Front Head Restraints The head restraints on the front seats are adjustable. Press the button on the side of the post to adjust the head restraint. Slide the head restraint up or down. See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
9 Climate Controls A B C The climate control system includes the following features: (Fan): T urn the fan knob (A) to increase or decrease fan speed. (Off): T urn the fan knob to the Off position to turn the system off. Only the heated seats and the rear defogger will function when the fan knob is off.
Getting to Know Y our G5 10 ENTERT AINMENT Audio System Features While most of the features on your radio will look familiar , following are some that may be new: (Power/V olume): Press this knob to turn the system on or off. T urn the knob to adjust the volume.
11 T o preset up to 18 stations: 1. Turn on the radio. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2 or AM. 3. Tune in the desired radio station. 4. Press and hold one of the six num- bered pushbuttons until a beep sounds to store the station.
Getting to Know Y our G5 12 XM ® Satellite Radio Setting the Time T o set the time (without date display): 1. Press the (Clock) button until the hour numbers begin flashing on the radio display . Press the button again to adjust the minute numbers. 2.
13 With the in-dash 6-disc CD player , you cannot directly load a CD as in single- play systems. T o load a single CD: • Press and release the LOAD button. W ait for the display prompt to load the CD. T o load multiple CDs: • Press and hold the LOAD button for two seconds.
Getting to Know Y our G5 14 5. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute time extension. When you enter the vehicle after a remote start, the key must be inserted in the ignition and turned to the Run position before driving.
15 The Automatic Headlamp System’s light sensor is located on top of the instru- ment panel. T o ensure proper system operation, avoid placing any objects on or near the sensor . Exterior Lamp Control Switch The exterior lamp control switch, used to manually operate the exterior lamps, is located on the lever to the left of the steering column.
Getting to Know Y our G5 16 Split-Folding Rear Seatbacks Y our G5 features 60/40 split-folding rear seatbacks that increase cargo space. T o fold the seatback(s): 1. Open the trunk and pull one or both of the small handles located in the center of the trunk.
17 Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located between the driver ’s and front passen- ger ’s seats. If your vehicle is equipped with the folding armrest between the seats, it is necessary to lift the armrest to set the parking brake. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Getting to Know Y our G5 18 Battery Location The battery is located in the spare tire well, under the load floor in the trunk. Should it be necessary to jump-start your vehicle, use the remote positive terminal in the engine compartment.
Resetting the Oil Life System The Oil Life System calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays CHANGE OIL SOON in the Driver Information Center (DIC) when it’s necessary to change your engine oil and filter . The Oil Life System should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.
Getting to Know Y our G5 20 1591 1040 A Roadside Assistance My GMLink 1-800-ROADSIDE (1-800-762-3743) TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 As the owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance program.
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