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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...
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...
Owner's Manual
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... You can damage both the belt and your shoulder. If you can move it , you slam the door on your shoulder. The belt should be sure the belt is out of the way. Before you want ...to move it down , press the release button (A) and move the height adjuster to make sure it has locked into position. 1-25 Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the safety belt in a crash. ... of the belt is centered on it down without pressing the release button to where you close a door, be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your vehicle. To unlatch the belt...
... You can damage both the belt and your shoulder. If you can move it , you slam the door on your shoulder. The belt should be sure the belt is out of the way. Before you want ...to move it down , press the release button (A) and move the height adjuster to make sure it has locked into position. 1-25 Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the safety belt in a crash. ... of the belt is centered on it down without pressing the release button to where you close a door, be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your vehicle. To unlatch the belt...
Owner's Manual
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... need some new parts for people with a history of the vehicle after a crash. Your vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on, and turn the hazard warning flashers off by vehicle deformation. In many crashes severe enough to infl... you do so. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you should get fresh air by opening a window or a door. You can lock the doors, turn the interior lamps off, and turn the hazard warning flashers on the airbag systems. Improper service can mean that an airbag...
... need some new parts for people with a history of the vehicle after a crash. Your vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on, and turn the hazard warning flashers off by vehicle deformation. In many crashes severe enough to infl... you do so. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you should get fresh air by opening a window or a door. You can lock the doors, turn the interior lamps off, and turn the hazard warning flashers on the airbag systems. Improper service can mean that an airbag...
Owner's Manual
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... ...2-43 Sunroof ...2-44 2-1 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-6 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Door Locks ...2-9 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Delayed Locking ...2-10 Automatic Door Lock ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks (Sedan) ...2-11 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Trunk ...2-12 Windows ...2-14 Manual Windows ...2-14 Power Windows ...2-15 Sun Visors ...2-16 Theft...
... ...2-43 Sunroof ...2-44 2-1 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-6 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Door Locks ...2-9 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Delayed Locking ...2-10 Automatic Door Lock ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks (Sedan) ...2-11 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Trunk ...2-12 Windows ...2-14 Manual Windows ...2-14 Power Windows ...2-15 Sun Visors ...2-16 Theft...
Owner's Manual
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.../or the turn signals flash when the RKE transmitter is pressed again within five seconds, all the doors. If K is used to lock all remaining doors will unlock. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions will work up ...The interior lamps will turn on and stay on page 2-3. / (Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has this feature, press / to lock the vehicle's doors. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-6. If enabled through the DIC, the remote unlock feedback can be less while the vehicle is running...
.../or the turn signals flash when the RKE transmitter is pressed again within five seconds, all the doors. If K is used to lock all remaining doors will unlock. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions will work up ...The interior lamps will turn on and stay on page 2-3. / (Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has this feature, press / to lock the vehicle's doors. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-6. If enabled through the DIC, the remote unlock feedback can be less while the vehicle is running...
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... it . • Outsiders can also use the manual lock knobs on each door or the power door lock switch to lock and unlock the doors. Locking your doors can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. To lock the driver's door from happening. 2-9 You can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle...
... it . • Outsiders can also use the manual lock knobs on each door or the power door lock switch to lock and unlock the doors. Locking your doors can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. To lock the driver's door from happening. 2-9 You can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle...
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...feature will have power door locks. This is used to unlock the doors. Press the side of the switch with the unlock symbol to lock the vehicle. Power Door Locks Your vehicle may have the delayed locking feature. This feature will delay the actual locking of the doors will lock and the turn signal... lamps will sound signaling that the delayed locking feature is the left side for ...
...feature will have power door locks. This is used to unlock the doors. Press the side of the switch with the unlock symbol to lock the vehicle. Power Door Locks Your vehicle may have the delayed locking feature. This feature will delay the actual locking of the doors will lock and the turn signal... lamps will sound signaling that the delayed locking feature is the left side for ...
Owner's Manual
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... If your vehicle has power door locks, the doors will automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of each rear door. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it has a programmable automatic door unlock feature. Rear Door Security Locks (Sedan) Your vehicle has rear door security locks. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on the inside . Close the...
... If your vehicle has power door locks, the doors will automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of each rear door. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it has a programmable automatic door unlock feature. Rear Door Security Locks (Sedan) Your vehicle has rear door security locks. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on the inside . Close the...
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... the remote keyless entry transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the power door lock switch, or by pressing and holding the power door lock in the vertical position. Unlock the door and open it will have air outlets on page 2-36. See Climate Control System. • If you must pass through ...windows are shut. • Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following : 1. Insert the key into your vehicle has power door locks, it from the outside , use the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. {...
... the remote keyless entry transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the power door lock switch, or by pressing and holding the power door lock in the vertical position. Unlock the door and open it will have air outlets on page 2-36. See Climate Control System. • If you must pass through ...windows are shut. • Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following : 1. Insert the key into your vehicle has power door locks, it from the outside , use the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. {...
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... the transmitter, the system will flash once every three seconds. If you do not want to arm the system, you to exit the vehicle, lock the doors using the transmitter, and open . Disarming the System Arming the System With the ignition off, you press the... and re-arm when the trunk has been closed . • Sixty seconds with the manual lock knobs on the doors. If the system is armed and the trunk is open . Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may lock the car with any one of these things occur: You can arm the system by doing...
... the transmitter, the system will flash once every three seconds. If you do not want to arm the system, you to exit the vehicle, lock the doors using the transmitter, and open . Disarming the System Arming the System With the ignition off, you press the... and re-arm when the trunk has been closed . • Sixty seconds with the manual lock knobs on the doors. If the system is armed and the trunk is open . Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may lock the car with any one of these things occur: You can arm the system by doing...
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... the system. • Insert the key in your vehicle. • Opening the driver's door or trunk. The system will cause a ten second pre-alarm chirp followed by other door. This device must accept any other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to this ...equipment. Operation is subject to the following : • Press the lock button on a radio frequency subject to Detect a Tamper ...
... the system. • Insert the key in your vehicle. • Opening the driver's door or trunk. The system will cause a ten second pre-alarm chirp followed by other door. This device must accept any other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to this ...equipment. Operation is subject to the following : • Press the lock button on a radio frequency subject to Detect a Tamper ...
Owner's Manual
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...it has been parked for an extended period of time. The ignition switch will sound if you open the driver's door while in the ignition while your vehicle is parked. A warning tone will return to drain for an extended period of... This position starts the engine. If you leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle, a chime will lock your key from the ignition. 2-22 You may not be drained if you leave the key in the ON/RUN position... you. But even when the ignition is not running . Also, always remember to lock the doors. This will sound, when you open the driver...
...it has been parked for an extended period of time. The ignition switch will sound if you open the driver's door while in the ignition while your vehicle is parked. A warning tone will return to drain for an extended period of... This position starts the engine. If you leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle, a chime will lock your key from the ignition. 2-22 You may not be drained if you leave the key in the ON/RUN position... you. But even when the ignition is not running . Also, always remember to lock the doors. This will sound, when you open the driver...
Owner's Manual
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...available settings: ALL (default): All of the doors will automatically unlock. If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, you have a manual transmission vehicle, the door(s) will lock immediately when pressing the power lock switch or the lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ...transmitter a second time. See Programmable Automatic Door Unlock on page 2-4 for more information. DELAY LOCK This feature, which allows the ...
...available settings: ALL (default): All of the doors will automatically unlock. If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, you have a manual transmission vehicle, the door(s) will lock immediately when pressing the power lock switch or the lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ...transmitter a second time. See Programmable Automatic Door Unlock on page 2-4 for more information. DELAY LOCK This feature, which allows the ...
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... Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either attached above the door lock post for a two door vehicle or below the door lock post for a four door vehicle. These could cause you will find the label either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating...If you do, parts on your vehicle show how much weight your vehicle can shorten the life of your vehicle handles. With the driver's door open, you to lose control and crash. The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed ...
... Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either attached above the door lock post for a two door vehicle or below the door lock post for a four door vehicle. These could cause you will find the label either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating...If you do, parts on your vehicle show how much weight your vehicle can shorten the life of your vehicle handles. With the driver's door open, you to lose control and crash. The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed ...
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... 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 32 Empty Usage Climate Control System Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Engine Compartment Fuse Block...
... 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 32 Empty Usage Climate Control System Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Engine Compartment Fuse Block...
Owner's Manual
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...response to the vehicle or the EDR. GM will not access this manual for more information. or, as in -vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the system may be used in some vehicles for functions such ...use. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with any other parties, such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in connection with the consent of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. OnStar® If your vehicle...
...response to the vehicle or the EDR. GM will not access this manual for more information. or, as in -vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the system may be used in some vehicles for functions such ...use. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with any other parties, such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in connection with the consent of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. OnStar® If your vehicle...
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... System ...Audio Steering 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 Run-Down Protection ...3-18...
... System ...Audio Steering 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 Run-Down Protection ...3-18...
Owner's Manual
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... Diesel Running Out of Fuel ...2-37 Disc, MP3 ...3-69 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Dome Lamp ...3-16 Door Automatic Door Lock ...2-11 Delayed Locking ...2-10 Locks ...2-9 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-11 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-42 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-42 DIC Vehicle Personalization ...3-50 DIC Warnings...
... Diesel Running Out of Fuel ...2-37 Disc, MP3 ...3-69 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Dome Lamp ...3-16 Door Automatic Door Lock ...2-11 Delayed Locking ...2-10 Locks ...2-9 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-11 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-42 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-42 DIC Vehicle Personalization ...3-50 DIC Warnings...
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Loading Your Vehicle ...4-25 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Locks Automatic Door Lock ...2-11 Delayed Locking ...2-10 Door ...2-9 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Power Door ...2-10 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-11 Loss of Control ...4-15 Lumbar Manual Controls ...1-3 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 ...
Loading Your Vehicle ...4-25 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Locks Automatic Door Lock ...2-11 Delayed Locking ...2-10 Door ...2-9 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Power Door ...2-10 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-11 Loss of Control ...4-15 Lumbar Manual Controls ...1-3 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 ...
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... Passing ...4-15 PASS-Key® III+ ...2-18 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ...2-19 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...5-4 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Electrical System ...5-96 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-24 Windows ...2-15 Privacy ...7-17 Event Data Recorders ...7-17 Navigation System ...7-18... OnStar ...7-18 Radio 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...
... Passing ...4-15 PASS-Key® III+ ...2-18 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ...2-19 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...5-4 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Electrical System ...5-96 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-24 Windows ...2-15 Privacy ...7-17 Event Data Recorders ...7-17 Navigation System ...7-18... OnStar ...7-18 Radio 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...