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2008 Pontiac G5 Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-51 Restraint System Check ...1-66 Features and ...Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-20 Mirrors ...2-38 OnStar® System ...2-40 Storage Areas ...2-43 Sunroof ...2-44 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-19 Warning Lights...
2008 Pontiac G5 Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-51 Restraint System Check ...1-66 Features and ...Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-20 Mirrors ...2-38 OnStar® System ...2-40 Storage Areas ...2-43 Sunroof ...2-44 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-19 Warning Lights...
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...Push the latch plate into the buckle until it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you would be anchored, or if the instructions that the tether be using LATCH. Do not secure a child seat ...Make sure the release button is positioned so you start the vehicle. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger's frontal airbag, the off indicator on page 1-39 for how to install your child restraint using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in a...
...Push the latch plate into the buckle until it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you would be anchored, or if the instructions that the tether be using LATCH. Do not secure a child seat ...Make sure the release button is positioned so you start the vehicle. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger's frontal airbag, the off indicator on page 1-39 for how to install your child restraint using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in a...
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...see Older Children on page 1-30 or Infants and Young Children on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The light tells you would be seriously injured or killed. {CAUTION: Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of the vehicle. Neither the vehicle's safety belt... a crash. Safety belts help keep you were sitting on the edge of your safety belt, even with airbags. See Airbag Readiness Light on or sleep against , or very close to , any airbag when it inflates can provide. Always wear your seat or leaning forward. The driver should not ...
...see Older Children on page 1-30 or Infants and Young Children on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The light tells you would be seriously injured or killed. {CAUTION: Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of the vehicle. Neither the vehicle's safety belt... a crash. Safety belts help keep you were sitting on the edge of your safety belt, even with airbags. See Airbag Readiness Light on or sleep against , or very close to , any airbag when it inflates can provide. Always wear your seat or leaning forward. The driver should not ...
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...Indicator on page 3-30. 1-61 {CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it will light and stay lit to remind you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the... a rear-facing infant seat. • The system determines that a small child is present in a child restraint. • The system determines that the airbag is off. It is present in a rear seat. The passenger sensing system is designed to secure the child restraint in a booster seat. • A...
...Indicator on page 3-30. 1-61 {CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it will light and stay lit to remind you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the... a rear-facing infant seat. • The system determines that a small child is present in a child restraint. • The system determines that the airbag is off. It is present in a rear seat. The passenger sensing system is designed to secure the child restraint in a booster seat. • A...
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..., but the off . For some children who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there is an airbag for two to three minutes. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers... before reinstalling or securing the child restraint. This will light and stay lit to detect that the airbag is sitting properly in this happens, adjust the head restraint. Remove the child restraint from the seat such as blankets,...
..., but the off . For some children who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there is an airbag for two to three minutes. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers... before reinstalling or securing the child restraint. This will light and stay lit to detect that the airbag is sitting properly in this happens, adjust the head restraint. Remove the child restraint from the seat such as blankets,...
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...adult size occupants. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way and start again. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system ...maintain the passenger airbag status. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-29 for more on this happens, just let the belt go back all the way, you will engage the child ...
...adult size occupants. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way and start again. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system ...maintain the passenger airbag status. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-29 for more on this happens, just let the belt go back all the way, you will engage the child ...
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... Reminders on page 3-29 for any opened , or broken, the airbag may not protect you see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? Make sure the airbag readiness light is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-28 for service. 1-66 For the location of Safety... safety belt system parts. Torn or frayed safety belts may not work properly. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is damaged, opened or broken airbag covers, have it repaired. See Care of the airbag modules, see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have the...
... Reminders on page 3-29 for any opened , or broken, the airbag may not protect you see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? Make sure the airbag readiness light is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-28 for service. 1-66 For the location of Safety... safety belt system parts. Torn or frayed safety belts may not work properly. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is damaged, opened or broken airbag covers, have it repaired. See Care of the airbag modules, see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have the...
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... on after a crash, have been stressed or damaged. If you have your dealer/retailer to replace airbag system parts. If an airbag in this section. See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in flates, you will need new LATCH system parts. See your safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. 1-67 But the...
... on after a crash, have been stressed or damaged. If you have your dealer/retailer to replace airbag system parts. If an airbag in this section. See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in flates, you will need new LATCH system parts. See your safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. 1-67 But the...
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... Cluster ...3-26 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-27 Tachometer ...3-27 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-28 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-29 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-30 Charging System Light ...3-32 Up-Shift Light ...3-32 Brake System Warning Light ...3-33 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...3-34 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...3-34 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning...
... Cluster ...3-26 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-27 Tachometer ...3-27 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-28 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-29 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-30 Charging System Light ...3-32 Up-Shift Light ...3-32 Brake System Warning Light ...3-33 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...3-34 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...3-34 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning...
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... and Messages on page 1-51. If there is an airbag readiness light on when you are driving, your vehicle may not be working properly. The light tells you if there is ready. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on after... you start your vehicle serviced right away. 3-29 The airbag readiness light should go out and the system is an electrical problem. Have your vehicle. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. ...
... and Messages on page 1-51. If there is an airbag readiness light on when you are driving, your vehicle may not be working properly. The light tells you if there is ready. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on after... you start your vehicle serviced right away. 3-29 The airbag readiness light should go out and the system is an electrical problem. Have your vehicle. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. ...
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... flates. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on or off symbol to let you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in flating airbag. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. A child in a...close to start your vehicle from a distance, if equipped, you start the vehicle, the passenger airbag status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on and off the passenger's frontal airbag. Do not use remote start to the in the right front passenger's seat, it means that...
... flates. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on or off symbol to let you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in flating airbag. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. A child in a...close to start your vehicle from a distance, if equipped, you start the vehicle, the passenger airbag status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on and off the passenger's frontal airbag. Do not use remote start to the in the right front passenger's seat, it means that...
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... the right front passenger's frontal airbag. See your dealer/retailer for more on this, including important safety information. 3-31 See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-29 for service. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If, after several... seconds, both status indicator lights remain on , it means that an airbag will not deploy under some ...
... the right front passenger's frontal airbag. See your dealer/retailer for more on this, including important safety information. 3-31 See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-29 for service. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If, after several... seconds, both status indicator lights remain on , it means that an airbag will not deploy under some ...
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When this message displays and a chime sounds if there has been a problem detected with the airbag system. SERVICE ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), this message displays, the system is not ... your driving accordingly. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-10 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-35 for more information. Adjust your driving accordingly. Try resetting the system by your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System (ETS) or...
When this message displays and a chime sounds if there has been a problem detected with the airbag system. SERVICE ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), this message displays, the system is not ... your driving accordingly. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-10 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-35 for more information. Adjust your driving accordingly. Try resetting the system by your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System (ETS) or...
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..., Engine ...5-17 Air Conditioning ...3-19 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ...3-30 Readiness Light ...3-29 Airbag System ...1-51 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-58 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-56 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-54 Airbag Systems Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-65 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-58 Passenger Sensing System...
..., Engine ...5-17 Air Conditioning ...3-19 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ...3-30 Readiness Light ...3-29 Airbag System ...1-51 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-58 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-56 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-54 Airbag Systems Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-65 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-58 Passenger Sensing System...
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...49 Lamps Dome ...3-16 Mirror Reading ...3-17 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...1-23 LATCH System Child Restraints ...1-39 License Plate Lamps ...5-46 Light Airbag Readiness ...3-29 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...3-34 Brake System Warning ...3-33 Charging System ...3-32 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning... Highbeam On ...3-41 Malfunction Indicator ...3-37 Oil Pressure ...3-40 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-30 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-28 Security ...3-40 Tire Pressure ...3-36 Up-Shift ...3-32 Lighting Entry/Exit ...3-17 Lights ...3-14 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 High/Low Beam Changer ...3-8 On ...
...49 Lamps Dome ...3-16 Mirror Reading ...3-17 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...1-23 LATCH System Child Restraints ...1-39 License Plate Lamps ...5-46 Light Airbag Readiness ...3-29 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...3-34 Brake System Warning ...3-33 Charging System ...3-32 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning... Highbeam On ...3-41 Malfunction Indicator ...3-37 Oil Pressure ...3-40 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-30 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-28 Security ...3-40 Tire Pressure ...3-36 Up-Shift ...3-32 Lighting Entry/Exit ...3-17 Lights ...3-14 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 High/Low Beam Changer ...3-8 On ...
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......2-32 Park (P) Shifting Into ...2-33 Shifting Out of ...2-35 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-36 Parking Your Vehicle ...2-35 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-30 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-23 Passenger Sensing System ...1-60 Passing ...4-15 PASS-Key® III+ ...2-18 PASS-... Frequency Identification ...7-18 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...2-11 O Odometer ...3-27 Off-Road Recovery ...4-15 Oil Engine ...5-13 Pressure Light ...3-40 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ...5-16 Older Children, Restraints ...1-30 Online Owner Center ...7-4 OnStar, Privacy ...7-18 OnStar®...
......2-32 Park (P) Shifting Into ...2-33 Shifting Out of ...2-35 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-36 Parking Your Vehicle ...2-35 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-30 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-23 Passenger Sensing System ...1-60 Passing ...4-15 PASS-Key® III+ ...2-18 PASS-... Frequency Identification ...7-18 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...2-11 O Odometer ...3-27 Off-Road Recovery ...4-15 Oil Engine ...5-13 Pressure Light ...3-40 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ...5-16 Older Children, Restraints ...1-30 Online Owner Center ...7-4 OnStar, Privacy ...7-18 OnStar®...
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... ...1-4 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-9 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position ...1-45 Right Front Seat Position ...1-48 Security Light ...3-40 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 California Perchlorate Materials... ...5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-3 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-37 Publications Ordering Information ...7-16 Service, Scheduling Appointments ...7-10 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-64 Setting the Clock ...3-56 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-93 Shifting...
... ...1-4 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-9 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position ...1-45 Right Front Seat Position ...1-48 Security Light ...3-40 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 California Perchlorate Materials... ...5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-3 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-37 Publications Ordering Information ...7-16 Service, Scheduling Appointments ...7-10 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-64 Setting the Clock ...3-56 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-93 Shifting...