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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 ... Storage Areas ...2-43 Sunroof ...2-44 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-19 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-25 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-42 Audio System(s) ...3-55 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-30 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things ...
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 ... Storage Areas ...2-43 Sunroof ...2-44 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-19 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-25 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-42 Audio System(s) ...3-55 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-30 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things ...
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..., the radio will not start in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories may be in the proper gear. • Audio System • Power Windows, if equipped • Sunroof, if equipped The power windows and sunroof will not start if the clutch pedal is a safety feature...
..., the radio will not start in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories may be in the proper gear. • Audio System • Power Windows, if equipped • Sunroof, if equipped The power windows and sunroof will not start if the clutch pedal is a safety feature...
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... transmitting vehicle information. The vehicle information usually includes your GPS location and, in a place where OnStar has an agreement with OnStar Hands-Free Calling. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-76 for service in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for more information. Your vehicle must have...
... transmitting vehicle information. The vehicle information usually includes your GPS location and, in a place where OnStar has an agreement with OnStar Hands-Free Calling. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-76 for service in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for more information. Your vehicle must have...
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Section 3 Instrument Panel Using an MP3 ...3-69 XM Radio Messages ...3-74 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-75 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-76 Radio Reception ...3-76 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-77 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-77 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-42 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-42 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-44 DIC Vehicle Personalization ...3-50 Audio System(s) ...3-55 Setting the Clock ...3-56 Radio(s) ...3-59 3-2
Section 3 Instrument Panel Using an MP3 ...3-69 XM Radio Messages ...3-74 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-75 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-76 Radio Reception ...3-76 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-77 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-77 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-42 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-42 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-44 DIC Vehicle Personalization ...3-50 Audio System(s) ...3-55 Setting the Clock ...3-56 Radio(s) ...3-59 3-2
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...on page 3-6. See Cruise Control on page 3-10. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-9 and Windshield Washer on page 3-10. Audio System. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped). Horn. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 2-27. See Manual Transmission Operation ...T. See Glove Box on page 1-4. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-55. D. G. See Audio System(s) on page 3-22. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 2-12. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. E. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). Trunk Release. See Trunk on page 4-10. Instrument Panel ...
...on page 3-6. See Cruise Control on page 3-10. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-9 and Windshield Washer on page 3-10. Audio System. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped). Horn. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 2-27. See Manual Transmission Operation ...T. See Glove Box on page 1-4. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-55. D. G. See Audio System(s) on page 3-22. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 2-12. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. E. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). Trunk Release. See Trunk on page 4-10. Instrument Panel ...
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... select a setting and exit out of the following to familiarize yourself with its features. {CAUTION: This system provides you with far greater access to audio stations and song listings. Exiting Personalization Menu The personalization menu will appear in English. GERMAN: All messages will display.... Audio System(s) Determine which radio your mind on the DIC. Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or ...
... select a setting and exit out of the following to familiarize yourself with its features. {CAUTION: This system provides you with far greater access to audio stations and song listings. Exiting Personalization Menu The personalization menu will appear in English. GERMAN: All messages will display.... Audio System(s) Determine which radio your mind on the DIC. Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or ...
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...dealer/retailer. Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that has been added. Added sound equipment may interfere with the...turn the radio on page 2-24 for setting the time. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. With RAP, the audio system can tune to do it is turned off. Turn the ignition key to set the currently displayed time; Press the button a second time...
...dealer/retailer. Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that has been added. Added sound equipment may interfere with the...turn the radio on page 2-24 for setting the time. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. With RAP, the audio system can tune to do it is turned off. Turn the ignition key to set the currently displayed time; Press the button a second time...
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....xmradio.com or call 1-877-438-9677 in this button to insert the disc. 3. For more CDs. 3-65 Load a CD. Radio Messages Calibration Error: The audio system has been calibrated for two seconds. Radio Messages for when you will get unlimited access to -coast, and in the U.S. To insert one CD...
....xmradio.com or call 1-877-438-9677 in this button to insert the disc. 3. For more CDs. 3-65 Load a CD. Radio Messages Calibration Error: The audio system has been calibrated for two seconds. Radio Messages for when you will get unlimited access to -coast, and in the U.S. To insert one CD...
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... edge. this button for CDs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of a CD while handling it was the last selected audio source. Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the disc. To eject the CD that has been recorded, and the...
... edge. this button for CDs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of a CD while handling it was the last selected audio source. Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the disc. To eject the CD that has been recorded, and the...
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... reasons: • It is very humid. The CD remains inside the radio for an auxiliary input device, such as a portable audio player. For more information on a very rough road. If a portable audio player is playing. When the temperature returns to the radio while a CD is not connected, "No Aux Input Device" displays...
... reasons: • It is very humid. The CD remains inside the radio for an auxiliary input device, such as a portable audio player. For more information on a very rough road. If a portable audio player is playing. When the temperature returns to the radio while a CD is not connected, "No Aux Input Device" displays...
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... or turn it off. CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play , so you might need to set into the front auxiliary input jack. If a portable audio player is in PARK (P). The files can display when recorded using ID3 tags version 1 and 2. Pressing the CAT (category) button toggles between compressed and... kbps or a variable bit rate. Using an MP3 MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc The radio plays MP3 files that contain both uncompressed CD audio (.CDA files) and MP3 files. Using the Auxiliary Input Jack Your radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on a CD-R or CD...
... or turn it off. CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play , so you might need to set into the front auxiliary input jack. If a portable audio player is in PARK (P). The files can display when recorded using ID3 tags version 1 and 2. Pressing the CAT (category) button toggles between compressed and... kbps or a variable bit rate. Using an MP3 MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc The radio plays MP3 files that contain both uncompressed CD audio (.CDA files) and MP3 files. Using the Auxiliary Input Jack Your radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on a CD-R or CD...
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... to play up to the maximum, but all items over the maximum are recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW disc. • Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files on a personal computer: • Minimize the length of the file, folder, or playlist name. Each folder or album should contain... 18 songs or less. • Finalize the audio disc before you burn your own MP3 disc on one folder for each album. If you access and navigate up to the maximum number of...
... to play up to the maximum, but all items over the maximum are recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW disc. • Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files on a personal computer: • Minimize the length of the file, folder, or playlist name. Each folder or album should contain... 18 songs or less. • Finalize the audio disc before you burn your own MP3 disc on one folder for each album. If you access and navigate up to the maximum number of...
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... all files are accessed prior to the next folder in each folder. When the CD-R or CD-RW contains only playlists and compressed audio files, but no compressed files directly beneath them, the player advances to any root directory folders. Root Directory The root directory ...of Play Tracks recorded to the root folder. If the song name is not present in each playlist. If the root directory has compressed audio files, the directory displays as the default display. Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are always accessed before root ...
... all files are accessed prior to the next folder in each folder. When the CD-R or CD-RW contains only playlists and compressed audio files, but no compressed files directly beneath them, the player advances to any root directory folders. Root Directory The root directory ...of Play Tracks recorded to the root folder. If the song name is not present in each playlist. If the root directory has compressed audio files, the directory displays as the default display. Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are always accessed before root ...
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These playlists are treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files. automatically pulls back into the slot (Single CD Player), or press the load button and wait for two seconds to eject all ...;rst track in the previous folder. Once the disc is turned off with a CD-R or CD-RW in the player, it was the last selected audio source. The CD-R or CD-RW can be accessed, however, they cannot be removed. Release this button. Preprogrammed Playlists Preprogrammed playlists that is turned on...
These playlists are treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files. automatically pulls back into the slot (Single CD Player), or press the load button and wait for two seconds to eject all ...;rst track in the previous folder. Once the disc is turned off with a CD-R or CD-RW in the player, it was the last selected audio source. The CD-R or CD-RW can be accessed, however, they cannot be removed. Release this button. Preprogrammed Playlists Preprogrammed playlists that is turned on...
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... at this time on this channel. This process should take no action is available at this time on this channel. Loading XM: The audio system is not currently in a location that preset button. Tune to another station. Tune to another station for the selected category. No Artist...assigned channel is no channels available for that is playing. When you move into an open area, the signal should disappear shortly. If a portable audio player is in the receiver is available at a customer's request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). No action is working properly. The ...
... at this time on this channel. This process should take no action is available at this time on this channel. Loading XM: The audio system is not currently in a location that preset button. Tune to another station. Tune to another station for the selected category. No Artist...assigned channel is no channels available for that is playing. When you move into an open area, the signal should disappear shortly. If a portable audio player is in the receiver is available at a customer's request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). No action is working properly. The ...
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wx(Previous/Next): Press the arrows to go to the previous or to other . Audio Steering Wheel Controls Radio controls are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If your vehicle has OnStar®, press and hold this button to turn ... include the following: g (Mute/Voice Activation): Press this button for two seconds to the next stored radio station and stay there. Press this feature, some audio controls can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with each other tracks within the disc. See the OnStar® System on...
wx(Previous/Next): Press the arrows to go to the previous or to other . Audio Steering Wheel Controls Radio controls are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If your vehicle has OnStar®, press and hold this button to turn ... include the following: g (Mute/Voice Activation): Press this button for two seconds to the next stored radio station and stay there. Press this feature, some audio controls can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with each other tracks within the disc. See the OnStar® System on...
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... location. Fuses 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Empty Usage Electric Power Steering, Steering Wheel Control Sunroof Spare Empty Audio System XM Radio™, OnStar™ Engine Control Module, Transmission Control Module Door Locks Interior Lights Steering Wheel Control Illumination Power Windows Relays 30 31...
... location. Fuses 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Empty Usage Electric Power Steering, Steering Wheel Control Sunroof Spare Empty Audio System XM Radio™, OnStar™ Engine Control Module, Transmission Control Module Door Locks Interior Lights Steering Wheel Control Illumination Power Windows Relays 30 31...
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... Wheel Controls ...Fixed Mast Antenna ...Radio Reception ...Setting the Clock ...Theft-Deterrent Feature ...XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...Audio System(s) ...Automatic Door Lock ...Automatic Transmission Fluid ...Operation ... 3-55 3-76 3-77 3-76 3-56 3-75 3-77 3-59 2-11 5-18 2-27 B Battery ...5-33 Electric Power Management ...3-17 ...
... Wheel Controls ...Fixed Mast Antenna ...Radio Reception ...Setting the Clock ...Theft-Deterrent Feature ...XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...Audio System(s) ...Automatic Door Lock ...Automatic Transmission Fluid ...Operation ... 3-55 3-76 3-77 3-76 3-56 3-75 3-77 3-59 2-11 5-18 2-27 B Battery ...5-33 Electric Power Management ...3-17 ...
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... Storing ...5-83 Specifications, Capacities ...5-102 Speedometer ...3-27 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-9 Start Vehicle, Remote ...2-6 Starting the Engine ...2-24 Steering ...4-12 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-76 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ...2-43 Convenience Net ...2-43 Cupholder(s) ...2-43 Driver's Storage Compartment ...2-43 Glove Box ...2-43 Stuck...
... Storing ...5-83 Specifications, Capacities ...5-102 Speedometer ...3-27 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-9 Start Vehicle, Remote ...2-6 Starting the Engine ...2-24 Steering ...4-12 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-76 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ...2-43 Convenience Net ...2-43 Cupholder(s) ...2-43 Driver's Storage Compartment ...2-43 Glove Box ...2-43 Stuck...