2008 Pontiac G8 Owners Manual

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damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. A circuit breaker stops them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. Windshield Washer Pull the lever toward you to spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield. The spray continues until the lever is released. The wipers will run a few times. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 9-22 for information on ﬁlling the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Instruments and Controls 4-9 Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating. This circuit is protected by a fuse and has a maximum current level. Do not use equipment exceeding the maximum amperage rating. Certain power accessory plugs may not be compatible to the power accessory outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem see your dealer/retailer for additional information on the power accessory plugs. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to the vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 10 amperes. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. Improper use of the { CAUTION In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. Accessory Power Outlet(s) The accessory power outlets can be used to connect auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone. The vehicle has two accessory power outlets. One accessory power outlet is located under the climate controls and the other is located inside the center ﬂoor console. To use the outlet, the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. Pull down the small cover to access the outlet. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 4-10 Instruments and Controls Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This section describes the warning lights and gages on the vehicle. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Some warning lights come on brieﬂy when the engine is started to indicate they are working. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you have, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically. Instruments and Controls 4-11 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 4-12 Instruments and Controls Speedometer The speedometer can display your speed in both miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour (km/h). You can select between MPH and km/h using the UNITS display in the DIC. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 4-23 for more information. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light If your vehicle has this light, several seconds after the engine is started, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. The passenger safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. This chime and light is repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the passenger’s safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Instruments and Controls 4-13 Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-19. This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. The light should go out and the system is ready. If the airbag readiness light and the Airbag Fault message on the Driver Information Center (DIC) stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. { CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away. The airbag readiness light should ﬂash for a few seconds when you start the vehicle. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed immediately. If there is a problem with the airbag system, a message may also come on. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-27 for more information. The message will remain until 3 or 8 are pressed, but the light will remain until the problem is ﬁxed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-27 for more information. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 4-14 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. The rearview mirror has a passenger airbag status indicator. United States Canada When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. If you are using remote start to start your vehicle from a distance, if equipped, you may not see the system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag is enabled (may inﬂate). { CAUTION If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat if the airbag is turned on. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Instruments and Controls 4-15 If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer/retailer for service. { CAUTION If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the airbag(s). See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4-13 for more on this, including important safety information. Voltmeter Gage The voltmeter shows the voltage output of your battery. It is located in the center of the instrument panel. Charging System Light This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition, and the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. Then it should go out when the engine is started. If the light comes on and an Alternator message on the Driver Information Center (DIC) stays on, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your dealer/retailer. { CAUTION Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-26 for more information, including important safety information. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 4-16 Instruments and Controls Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. The Alternator message will remain until 3 (Trip/Fuel) or 8 (Enter) are pressed, but the light will remain until the problem is ﬁxed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-27 for more information. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. United States Canada If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, this light should come on when you turn the key to START. If it does not come on, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. If the light comes on and Brake message comes on the Driver Information Center (DIC), while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or the pedal may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 4-17 and Towing Your Vehicle on page 9-84. { CAUTION Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. The Brake message will remain until 3 (Trip/Fuel) or 8 (Enter) are pressed, but the brake light will remain until the problem is ﬁxed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-27 for more information. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Instruments and Controls 4-17 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the engine is too hot. It means that the engine has overheated. Pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 9-16. If the light remains on after resetting the system or comes on again while driving, your vehicle needs service. If the ABS light is on, but the regular brake system warning light is not on, the antilock brakes are not working properly, but the regular brakes are still functioning. Have your vehicle serviced right away. If both brake lights are on, you do not have antilock brakes, and there’s a problem with your regular brakes as well. Have your vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 9-84. The ABS Fault message will remain until 3 (Trip/Fuel) or 8 (Enter) are pressed, but the warning light will remain until the problem is ﬁxed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-27 for more information. Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light will come on brieﬂy, as a check, when you start your vehicle. If it does not, have your vehicle serviced so that the light works properly when it needs to. If the light and a message in the DIC stays on longer than a few seconds after you start your engine, or comes on and stays on while you are driving, try resetting the system. To reset the system: 1. If you are driving, pull over when it is safe to do so. 2. Place the vehicle in PARK (P). 3. Turn off the ignition. 4. Then restart the engine. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 4-18 Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure Light TPMS Light This light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started and provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. When the Light is Solid This light will also come on when one or more of your tires are signiﬁcantly underinﬂated. A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE DIC message will accompany the light. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-27 for more information. Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to do so. If underinﬂated, inﬂate to the proper pressure. See Tires on page 9-39 for more information. When the Light Flashes First and Then is Solid This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light ﬂashes for about a minute and stays on solid for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence will repeat with every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 9-49 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 9-51 for more information. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makes sure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. This light comes on brieﬂy, as a check to show it is working, when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. If the light does not come on, see your dealer/retailer. If the light stays on it indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Instruments and Controls 4-19 could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 9-3. This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing: A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. The following can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: (cid:129) Reduce vehicle speed. (cid:129) Avoid hard accelerations. (cid:129) Avoid steep uphill grades. (cid:129) If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. You might be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: (cid:129) Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling the Tank on page 8-35. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. If you keep driving your Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Heeding the light can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system assists your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: vehicle with this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, your vehicle’s fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by your warranty. Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 4-20 Instruments and Controls If none of the above have made the light turn off, your dealer/retailer can check the vehicle. Your dealer/retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. (cid:129) (cid:129) If you just drove through a deep puddle of water, your vehicle’s electrical system might be wet. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. If you recently changed brands of fuel, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 8-33. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You might notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration — these conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. Here are some things to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: (cid:129) Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on or not working properly. (cid:129) Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced the battery or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your dealer/retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Security Light Highbeam On Light Door Ajar Light Instruments and Controls 4-21 For information regarding this light and the vehicle’s security system, see Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-13. Fog Lamp Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 4-7 for more information. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light When the ignition is on, this light will stay on until all doors are closed and completely latched. If a door is not closed properly, a chime sounds after the engine is started and the vehicle is not in PARK (P). The fog lamp light will come on when the fog lamps are in use. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 5-3 for more information. This light turns on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are on. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 5-2 for more information. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 4-22 Instruments and Controls Oil Pressure Gage Fuel Gage The fuel gage shows about how much fuel you have left, when the ignition is on. When the indicator nears empty, the low fuel warning light will come on and along with a chime. There is still a little fuel left, but you should refuel soon. The gage shows the engine oil pressure. It is located in the center of the instrument panel. { CAUTION Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. Here are four things that some owners ask about. These are normal and do not indicate a problem with your fuel gage: (cid:129) At the service station, the gas (cid:129) pump shuts off before the gage reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicated. (cid:129) The indicator moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. (cid:129) The gage will continue to show the remaining fuel when the ignition is turned off. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Instruments and Controls 4-23 information on the warnings and messages see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-27. DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the left side of the steering wheel. The DIC displays trip, fuel, vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. DIC Buttons 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to go through the displays and the select the information. Q R (Thumbwheel): Use the thumbwheel to scroll through the available options. 8 (ENTER to Reset/Select): Press the thumbwheel to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC. Trip/Fuel Menu Items Press 3 to scroll through the following menu items: (cid:129) Speedometer (cid:129) UNITS (cid:129) Tire Pressure (cid:129) Customize Options (cid:129) Odometer/Trip Odometer (cid:129) Distance/Time To Go (cid:129) Range (cid:129) Avg (Average)Speed/Avg (Average) Fuel (cid:129) OverSpeed Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. The DIC also allows some features to be customized. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4-32 for more information. All messages will appear in the DIC display located in the center of the instrument panel cluster. When the ignition is turned on, a vehicle system check is performed and the status is shown on the DIC display. If there are no warnings or service reminders, the display shows a series of welcome screens. When the ignition is turned off, the odometer appears on the display for a short period of time unless a service reminder is active. Active service reminders are displayed for 10 seconds before the odometer appears. The odometer will reappear on the display when the driver door is opened. For more 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 4-24 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Press 3 until the speedometer is displayed. The speedometer shows how fast the vehicle is moving in either miles per hour (MPH) or kilometers per hour (km/h). To switch between English and metric measurements, see “UNITS” later in this section. The digital speedometer display can be enabled or disabled. See “Digital Speedometer” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4-32 for more information. UNITS Move the thumbwheel up Q or down R to highlight English or Metric when the UNITS display is active. Press 8 to conﬁrm the setting. This will change the displays on the cluster, DIC, and the temperature display in the mirror to either English or metric measurements. Tire Pressure Press 3 until Tire Pressure is displayed. The display will show a vehicle and the approximate pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is displayed in either pounds per square inch (PSI) or in kilopascal (kPa). This display can be customized. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4-32 for more information. Customize Options See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4-32 for more information. Odometer/Trip Odometer Press 3 until the Odometer/Trip Odometer is displayed. The odometer display shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles (MI) or kilometers (km). To switch between English and metric measurements, see “UNITS” earlier in this section. The Trip Odometer display shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for the trip odometer. The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing and holding 8 while the trip odometer value is highlighted. If 8 is only pressed brieﬂy, the Avg Speed/Avg Fuel will be reset as well. Distance/Time To Go Press 3 until To Go is displayed. If this item doesn’t display, check that the display is turned on through the Customize Options menu. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4-32 for more information. At the start of a trip, estimate the distance to arrival (for example, from maps, road signs). Move the thumbwheel up or down until the display shows the estimated trip 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Instruments and Controls 4-25 Avg (Average)Speed/Avg (Average) Fuel Press 3 until Avg Speed/Avg Fuel is displayed. Avg Speed shows the average speed (while the engine is running) since the last reset. Avg Fuel shows average fuel used since the last reset. To reset only the Avg Speed or Avg Fuel, press and hold 8 while either value is highlighted. If 8 is only pressed brieﬂy, the Trip Odometer will be reset as well. OverSpeed OverSpeed allows the driver to set a speed that they do not want to exceed. OverSpeed will illuminate in the display and a chime will sound to warn that the vehicle’s speed is equal or has exceeded the preselected value. During an OverSpeed warning, the OverSpeed display is shown, allowing the driver to make adjustments. To set the OverSpeed warning press 3 when OverSpeed is displayed to highlight the OverSpeed mode. Move the thumbwheel up Q or down R to scroll through and highlight one of the following options: Off: No OverSpeed warning set. Manual: Allows you to manually set the OverSpeed warning. See “Manual OverSpeed” following. Preset 1: Default setting 30 MPH (48 km/h) distance. When driving, the computer constantly updates the time to arrival, based on changing driving speeds. Use the thumbwheel to adjust the distance any time this display is shown. Time to go is shown in hours and minutes and is only shown if the distance to go is more than zero. This display can be turned on or off and the default setting can be changed. Range Press 3 until Range is displayed. This display shows the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refueling. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle’s fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Fuel range cannot be reset. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 4-26 Instruments and Controls Preset 2: Default setting 45 MPH (72 km/h) Preset 3: Default setting 55 MPH (89 km/h) Preset 4: Default setting 70 MPH (113 km/h) The selection is set automatically after a few seconds. The corresponding value of the presets will be shown on the display. The preset OverSpeed warnings can be reprogrammed. See “Programming the OverSpeed Presets” later in this section. Manual OverSpeed To manually set the OverSpeed warning: 1. Use the thumbwheel to select Manual for OverSpeed. 2. Press 8 to highlight the current value. 3. Use the thumbwheel to adjust the value in 5 MPH or km/h increments and press 8 to conﬁrm the setting. To set the OverSpeed warning to the vehicle’s current speed: 1. Use the thumbwheel to select Manual as described in the OverSpeed section. 2. Press 8 to highlight the current value. 3. Press and hold 8 for more than 3 seconds to set the value to the nearest 5 MPH or km/h above the current vehicle’s speed. Programming the OverSpeed Presets While the vehicle’s speed is 6 MPH (10 km/h) or below, each of the presets can be altered and values can be stored for future use. To reprogram the OverSpeed presets: 1. Use the thumbwheel to select the desired preset and press 8. 2. Move the thumbwheel up Q or down R to adjust the value in 1km/h increments. 3. Press 8 to conﬁrm the setting. Adjusting the Setting During an OverSpeed Warning While the OverSpeed warning is displayed move the thumbwheel up Q or down R to adjust the value when in Manual mode or to select a different preset when in Preset mode. Press and hold 8 for more than 3 seconds to set the value to the nearest 5 MPH or km/h above the current vehicle’s speed. If Preset mode was selected, this will change it to Manual mode. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Instruments and Controls 4-27 they are more urgent. These messages require action before they can be cleared. You should take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them. ! ABS Fault This message is displayed if there is a problem with the ABS system. The ABS light may also turn on in the instrument panel cluster. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 4-17. When this message is on, the brake system will still operate with the antilock operation disabled. See your dealer/retailer. u Active Select On This message is displayed when the automatic transmission active select mode is enabled. See “Active Select Mode” under Automatic Transmission Operation on page 8-6. 9 Airbag Fault This message is displayed if there is a problem with the airbag system or safety belt pretensioner system. See Airbag System on page 1-19 and “Safety Belt Pretensioners” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 1-14. The Airbag Readiness light may also come on in the instrument panel cluster. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4-13. See your dealer/retailer. Underspeed Chime If an OverSpeed warning appeared and the vehicle’s speed drops below the set value, you will hear a chime. The underspeed chime can be turned on or off through the vehicle customization. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4-32 for more information. DIC Warnings and Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. Some messages may not require immediate action, but you can press 3 or 8 to acknowledge that you received the messages and to clear them from the display. Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display because 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 4-28 Instruments and Controls { Alarm Activated This message is displayed when the content theft-deterrent system was activated by an attempted break-in. The messages may also include the location on the vehicle where the break-in was attempted. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-13 for more information. " Alternator This message is displayed if there is a problem with the battery charging system. The charging system light may also come on in the instrument panel cluster. See Charging System Light on page 4-15. Driving while this message is on could drain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. See your dealer/retailer. Battery Saver Mode On This message is displayed when the battery voltage level is low. $ Brake This message is displayed if there is a problem with the brake system. The Brake System Warning light may also come on in the instrument panel cluster. See Brake System Warning Light on page 4-16. When this message is on, stop the vehicle on the side of the road. Do not continue driving until you know that braking is possible or that the cause of the problem has been corrected, see your dealer/retailer. This message also indicates low brake ﬂuid. Check the brake ﬂuid level. See Brakes on page 9-24. * Check Engine If this message and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp come on and stay on when driving, the system may require servicing. Although the vehicle may still be drivable and not require towing, take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. If this message comes on when the Malfunction Indicator Lamp is ﬂashing, reduce the vehicle’s speed and load until the lamp stops ﬂashing, then take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4-18 for more information. : Check Oil This message is displayed if the oil pressure or oil level is low. Stop when safe, turn off the engine and check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil on page 9-8. Do not run the engine when this warning is 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Instruments and Controls 4-29 illuminated. If the oil level is normal, have the system checked at your dealer/retailer. You can press 3 or 8 to acknowledge that you received the message, but : Check Oil will continue to appear in the bottom of the DIC display until the vehicle has been serviced. X Contact Dealer This message is displayed when there is a fault in the instrument panel, see your dealer/retailer. You can press 3 or 8 to acknowledge that you received the message, but X Service will continue to appear in the bottom of the DIC display until the vehicle has been serviced. I Cruise On, Cruise Off, Cruise Active, and Cruise Inactive These messages display the status of the cruise control system. See Cruise Control on page 4-5 for more information. Engine Immobilized Refer to Owners Manual This message is displayed when the engine has been shutdown due to the theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer Operation on page 2-12 for more information. You can press 3 or 8 to acknowledge that you received the message, but A Eng Immo will continue to appear in the bottom of the DIC display until the vehicle has been serviced. B Engine Temp (Temperature) Hot This message is displayed when the engine coolant temperature is excessively hot. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. See Engine Overheating on page 9-16. You can press 3 or 8 to acknowledge that you received the message, but B Temp Hot will continue to appear in the bottom of the DIC display until the vehicle has been serviced. . Low Fuel This message is displayed when the fuel level is low. You can press 3 or 8 to acknowledge that you received the message, but . Low Fuel will continue to appear in the bottom of the DIC display until the fuel tank has been ﬁlled above the low fuel level. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 4-30 Instruments and Controls y OverSpeed This message is displayed when the vehicle’s speed is greater than the set OverSpeed value. See “OverSpeed” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 4-23. You can press 8 or move the thumbwheel up Q or down R to acknowledge that you received the message, but OverSpeed will continue to appear in the bottom of the DIC display as long as the vehicle’s speed exceeds the preset value. $ Park Brake This message is displayed if the parking brake is applied when you are driving. Release the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 8-9. Replace Battery in Remote Key This message is displayed when the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter needs to be replaced. See your dealer/retailer to replace the battery. You can press 3 or 8 to acknowledge that you received the message, but Q Key Batt will continue to appear in the bottom of the DIC display until the battery has been replaced. w Rest Reminder This feature reminds the driver that they may have been driving for too long without a break. When the ignition is turned on, a timer starts counting. After two hours of continuous driving, the rest reminder ﬂashes to alert the driver. The Rest Reminder message is displayed until 3 or 8 are pressed. The rest reminder reappears after 20 minutes accompanied by a chime, unless the ignition has been turned off. For information on how to turn the rest reminder on and off, see DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4-32. { Safety Mode Active and Power Reduced These messages display alternately when there is a problem with the engine control system, see your dealer/retailer. You can press 3 or 8 to acknowledge that you received the message, but { Safety will continue to appear in the bottom of the DIC display until the vehicle has been serviced. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Instruments and Controls 4-31 v Service Vehicle Soon This message is displayed when there is a problem with the vehicle, see your dealer/retailer. You can press 3 or 8 to acknowledge that you received the message, but * Service will continue to appear in the bottom of the DIC display until the vehicle has been serviced. D Sport Shift This message is displayed when the automatic transmission is operating in sport shift mode. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 8-6. L Stability Ctrl (Control) Assistance This message is displayed when the Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) is actively helping the vehicle with road grip and stability. ESP CTRL appears at the bottom of the display and remains illuminated as long as the ESP is actively helping with road grip and stability. See Electronic Stability Program on page 8-16. F Stability Ctrl (Control) Off This message is displayed when the ESP has been turned off. See Electronic Stability Program on page 8-16. If this message is displayed and you have not turned off the ESP, it means there is a problem with the ESP, see your dealer/retailer. Service Charging System This message is displayed when there is a fault in the battery charging system, see your dealer/retailer. You can press 3 or 8 to acknowledge that you received the message, but " Low Batt will continue to appear in the bottom of the DIC display until the vehicle has been serviced. : Service Engine Oil This message is displayed when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the Oil Life System. See Engine Oil Life System on page 9-10 for information on how to reset the message. See Engine Oil on page 9-8 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 11-4 for more information. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 4-32 Instruments and Controls You can press 3 or 8 to acknowledge that you received the message, but ESP OFF will continue to appear in the bottom of the DIC display until the vehicle has been serviced. 7 Check XX Tire Pressure This message is displayed when the inﬂation pressure is low or very low in the indicated tire. You can press 3 or 8 to acknowledge that you received the message, but 7 LF Tire, 7 RF Tire, 7 LR Tire, or 7 RR Tire will continue to appear in the bottom of the DIC display until the tire pressure is at a normal level. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 9-49 for more information. 7 Tire Pressure System Fault This message is displayed when there is a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. You can press 3 or 8 to acknowledge that you received the message, but 7 Tire Fault will continue to appear in the bottom of the DIC display until the tire pressure is at a normal level. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 9-49 for more information. x Very Low Fuel This message is displayed when the fuel level is very low. You can press 3 or 8 to acknowledge that you received the message, but . V.Low Fuel will continue to appear in the bottom of the DIC display until enough fuel tank has been ﬁlled above the low fuel level. DIC Vehicle Customization Your vehicle has features that you can customize through the DIC. Using the Customization Menu Press 3 until you see Customize Options and then press 8. The customization options will only be available when the vehicle speed is less than 6 mph (10 km/h). If the vehicle is moving faster than that the display will show Not Available. Move the thumbwheel up Q or down R to scroll through the available options. Press 8 to select an item. To exit the current menu, or go back, use the thumbwheel to select q at the top of the screen and then press 8. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Instruments and Controls 4-33 Exit To exit the customization menu scroll to Exit and press 8. You can also exit the customization menu by: (cid:129) Press 3 at any time to return to the trip/fuel menu. (cid:129) Drive the vehicle at more than 6 mph (10 km/h). (cid:129) Turn the ignition off. Reset settings This item will reset all the customization options to the factory defaults. Security This item will allow you to customize: (cid:129) Auto unlock (cid:129) Auto lock (cid:129) Flash remote lck (lock) (cid:129) Beep remote lck (lock) (cid:129) Flash rem (remote) unlock (cid:129) 2 Stage unlock (cid:129) Remote Start Some of these work with your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. Auto unlock If you select Auto unlock you will be able to choose when you want the doors to unlock automatically. Off: No automatic unlock of any doors. Driver door key out: The driver door will unlock when the key is removed. Driver door in park: The driver door will unlock when you put the shift lever into PARK (P). All doors at key out: All doors will unlock when the key is removed. The following items are part of the main customization menu. (cid:129) Exit (cid:129) Reset settings (cid:129) Security (cid:129) Lighting (cid:129) Trip Computer (cid:129) Language (cid:129) Remote key See the information following for detailed descriptions of the items available under each menu item. There are also help screens available to explain the features. When selecting a menu item, wait for a few seconds and a help screen pops up with an explanation of the selected feature. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 4-34 Instruments and Controls Flash remote unlock If you select Flash remote unlock you will be able to choose if the parking lamps will ﬂash when you unlock the doors with the RKE transmitter. 2 Stage unlock If you select 2 stage unlock you will be able to choose if you want only the driver door to unlock with the ﬁrst press of the unlock button on the RKE transmitter. Remote Start If you select Remote start you will be able to enable or disable the remote start feature. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-6 for more information. All doors in park: All doors will unlock when you put the shift lever into PARK (P). Auto lock If you select Auto lock you will be able to choose when you want the doors to lock automatically. At vehicle speed: The doors will lock when the vehicle speed is at or above 8 mph (13 km/h). Out of Park: The doors will lock when you move the shift lever out of PARK (P). Flash remote lock If you select Flash remote lock you will be able to choose if the parking lamps will ﬂash when you lock the doors with the RKE transmitter. Beep remote lock If you select Beep remote lock you will be able to choose if the horn will sound when you lock the doors with the RKE transmitter. Lighting This item will allow you to customize: (cid:129) Approach lighting (cid:129) Egress lighting timer Approach lighting If you select Approach lighting you will be able to choose if you want the exterior lamps to turn on when you unlock the doors with the RKE transmitter. Egress lighting timer If you select Egress lighting timer you will be able to choose if, and for how long, the exterior lamps should stay on when you lock the doors. Trip Computer This item will allow you to customize: (cid:129) Underspeed Chime (cid:129) Distance to go (cid:129) Distance to go Default 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Instruments and Controls 4-35 (cid:129) Digital speedo (speedometer) (cid:129) Pressure Units (cid:129) Rest reminder Underspeed Chime If you select Underspeed Chime you will be able to enable or disable the underspeed chime feature. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 4-23 for more information. Distance to go If you select Distance to go you will be able to choose if you want the distance to go display to to be shown on the DIC. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 4-23 for more information. Distance to go Default If you select Distance to go Default you will be able to change the distance to go default setting. The default setting is 500 km. Set the value you want it to be. Digital speedometer If you select Digital speedometer you will be able to choose if you want the digital speedometer to be shown on the DIC display. Pressure Units If you select Pressure Units you can choose how the tire pressures will be displayed. If you select PSI then all tire pressures will be displayed in PSI. If you select kPa then all tire pressures will be displayed in kPa. If you select Automatic and the Unit selection is English then all tire pressures will be displayed in PSI. If you select Automatic and the Unit selection is Metric then all tire pressures will be displayed in kPa. Rest reminder If you select Rest reminder you will be able to enable or disable the rest reminder feature. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-27 for more information. Language This item will allow you to set the language for the display to English or French. Remote Key programming Choose Program if the vehicle’s remote keys require programming. Follow the instructions on the DIC display to complete key programming. All the vehicle’s keys must be programmed at the same time. If an existing key is not reprogrammed during the procedure it will no longer work. Choose Instructions if information is required to complete programming procedure. Choose Exit to return to the customization menu. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 4-36 Instruments and Controls OnStar® System OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If the airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar Emergency advisors who can request emergency services be sent to your location. If the keys are locked in the vehicle, call OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal to unlock the doors. For roadside assistance, press the OnStar button and they can contact Roadside Service for you. OnStar service is provided to you subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions. OnStar service can be canceled at any time by contacting OnStar. A complete OnStar Owner’s Guide and the OnStar Terms and Conditions are included in the vehicle’s OnStar Subscriber glove box literature. For more information, visit onstar.com or onstar.ca, contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or TTY 1-877-248-2080, or press the OnStar button to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Not all OnStar features are available on all vehicles. To check if the vehicle has the services described below, or for a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner’s Guide in the glove box or visit onstar.com. OnStar Services For new vehicles with OnStar, the Safe & Sound Plan, or the Directions & Connections Plan is included for one year from the date of purchase. This plan can be extended beyond the ﬁrst year, or can be upgraded to the Directions & Connections Plan. For more information, press the OnStar button to speak with an advisor. Some OnStar services (such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance) are not available until you register with OnStar. Available Services with Safe & Sound Plan (cid:129) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment (cid:129) Advanced Automatic Crash Notiﬁcation (AACN) (If equipped) (cid:129) Link to Emergency Services (cid:129) Roadside Assistance (cid:129) Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Instruments and Controls 4-37 (cid:129) AccidentAssist (cid:129) Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert (cid:129) OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics (cid:129) GM Goodwrench On Demand Diagnostics (cid:129) OnStar Hands-Free Calling with 30 complimentary minutes (cid:129) OnStar Virtual Advisor (U.S. Only) Available Services included with Directions & Connections Plan (cid:129) All Safe and Sound Plan Services (cid:129) Driving Directions - Advisor delivered or OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped) (cid:129) RideAssist (cid:129) Information and Convenience Services OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls using voice commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle, and can be used with OnStar Pre-Paid Minute Packages. Hands-Free Calling can also be linked to a Verizon Wireless service plan in the U.S. or a Bell Mobility service plan in Canada, depending on eligibility. To ﬁnd out more, refer to the OnStar Owner’s Guide in the vehicle’s glove box, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak with an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar Hands-Free Calling that uses minutes to access location-based weather, local traffic reports, and stock quotes. Press the phone button and give a 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual few simple voice commands to browse through the various topics. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more information (only available in the continental U.S.). OnStar Steering Wheel Controls The vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free Calling. On some vehicles, you may have to hold the button for a few seconds and give the command “ONSTAR” in order to activate the OnStar Hands-Free Calling feature. On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voicemail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more information. 4-38 Instruments and Controls How OnStar Service Works The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an OnStar Call Center when the OnStar button is pressed, the emergency button is pressed, or if the airbags or AACN system deploy. The vehicle information usually includes your GPS location and, in the event of a crash, additional information regarding the accident that the vehicle has been involved in (e.g. the direction from which the vehicle was hit). When the Virtual Advisor feature of OnStar Hands-Free Calling is used, the vehicle also sends OnStar your GPS location so that we can provide services where you are located. OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area. OnStar service also cannot work unless you are in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that area has coverage, network capacity and reception when the service is needed, and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service. Not all services are available everywhere, particularly in remote or enclosed areas, or at all times. Location information about the vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are available and unobstructed. The vehicle must have a working electrical system (including adequate battery power) for the OnStar equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service to you at any particular time or place. Some examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle in an accident, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless phone network congestion. Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the radio if you cannot hear the OnStar advisor. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system is not functioning properly and should be checked by your dealer/retailer. If the light appears clear (no light is appearing), the OnStar subscription has expired. Press the blue OnStar button to conﬁrm that the OnStar equipment is active. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Lighting 5-1 Instrument Panel Lights (cid:129) License Plate Lamps (cid:129) (cid:129) Sidemarker Lamps (cid:129) Fog Lamps The exterior lamps control has four positions: 9 (Off): Turns the headlamps, parking lamps, and DRL off. The DRL does not turn off on vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. AUTO (Automatic): Turns the headlamps on and off automatically. They come on at normal brightness, together with the following: (cid:129) Parking Lamps (cid:129) Taillamps (cid:129) License Plate Lamps (cid:129) (cid:129) Sidemarker Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Lighting Lighting Exterior Lamps Controls Lighting Exterior Lamps Controls .....5-1 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ....................5-2 Automatic Headlamp System .............................5-2 Fog Lamps .........................5-3 Instrument Panel Brightness .........................5-3 Dome Lamp(s) ....................5-4 Perimeter Lighting ...............5-4 Reading Lamps ..................5-4 Battery Run-Down Protection .........................5-4 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. It controls the following systems: (cid:129) Headlamps (cid:129) Taillamps (cid:129) Parking Lamps 5-2 Lighting Instrument Panel Lights ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: (cid:129) Taillamps (cid:129) License Plate Lamps (cid:129) (cid:129) Sidemarker Lamps 2 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps together with the following: (cid:129) Parking Lamps (cid:129) Taillamps (cid:129) License Plate Lamps (cid:129) (cid:129) Sidemarker Lamps A warning chime sounds if the driver side door is opened while the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. Instrument Panel Lights Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The DRL system makes the headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: (cid:129) The ignition is on. (cid:129) The exterior lamps control is in AUTO. (cid:129) The light sensor determines it is daytime. When the DRL are on, the taillamps, sidemarker, instrument panel and other lamps will not be on. The headlamps automatically switch from DRL to the regular headlamps depending on the darkness of the surroundings. See “Automatic headlamp system” following. To turn off the DRL lamps, turn the exterior lamps control to 9 and then release. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, the DRL lamps cannot be turned off. Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamps control is in the automatic position, the headlamps and parking lamps will turn on and off automatically. See Exterior Lamps Controls on page 5-1. If the headlamps or parking lamps are left on and the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF, the lamps automatically turn off after 10 minutes. The lamps remain off until the ignition is switched on or the lamps are turned on again using the exterior lamps control. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Lighting 5-3 The fog lamp indicator in the instrument panel comes on when the fog lamps are in use. The fog lamps control can be pulled out while the exterior lamps control is in the AUTO position. If left in this position, the fog lamps come on automatically whenever the parking lamps or low-beam headlamps turn on. When the high-beam headlamps are turned on, the fog lamps turn off automatically. When the high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps come on again. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. 6 : Press to brighten the instrument panel lights. f : Press to dim the instrument panel lights. Press both instrument panel brightness buttons at the same time to turn the night panel mode on or off. Night panel mode lights up the speed, information displays and warning reminders while the rest of the instrument panel lights are off. The vehicle has a light sensor located on top of the instrument panel. Do not cover the sensor or the headlamps will come on when they are not needed. The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. Fog Lamps For vehicles with this feature, it provides better visibility in foggy or misty conditions. The fog lamp switch is located on the exterior lamps control on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. - (Fog Lamps): To turn on the fog lamps, turn the exterior lamps control to parking lamps or headlamps and pull the fog lamps control. Push the control to turn the fog lamps off. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 5-4 Lighting Dome Lamp(s) + (On/Off): Press to turn the lamp on or off. & (Door): Press this button in and the lamps automatically turn on when a door is opened, the vehicle is unlocked, or the key is removed from the ignition. The lamps dim to off after all the doors are closed. They turn off immediately if the ignition is turned on and all the doors are closed. The dome lamps turn on automatically only when it is dark. Perimeter Lighting Press the unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to turn the headlamps and back-up lamps on for 60 seconds if it is dark enough outside. The lamps only turn on if the exterior lamp control is left in the AUTO position. Reading Lamps Front Reading Lamps ( ) (On/Off): Press to turn the lamps on or off. Battery Run-Down Protection This vehicle has a feature to help prevent the battery from being drained. The trunk lamp and reading lamps automatically turn off 10 minutes after the key is turned to LOCK/OFF. The lamps are reactivated if any of the following occur: (cid:129) The ignition is turned on. (cid:129) The vehicle is unlocked. (cid:129) The trunk is opened. (cid:129) The reading lamps are turned on. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Infotainment Audio System(s) Audio System(s) .................6-1 Setting the Clock ................6-2 Radio(s) .............................6-3 Using an MP3 ...................6-19 Theft-Deterrent Feature .....6-23 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ..........................6-23 Radio Reception ...............6-24 Fixed Mast Antenna ..........6-24 Audio System(s) Determine which radio the vehicle has and become familiar with its features. { CAUTION This system provides you with far greater access to audio stations and song listings. Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed. Always keep your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive — avoid engaging in extended searching while driving. Infotainment 6-1 Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe driving. See Defensive Driving on page 8-13. Here are some ways in which you can help avoid distraction while driving. (cid:129) Familiarize yourself with all of its controls (cid:129) Familiarize yourself with its operation. (cid:129) Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite radio stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 6-2 Infotainment 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 it can be added by checking with your dealer/retailer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. If sound equipment can be added, it is very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added. The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP), and the audio system can be played after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 8-3 for more information.

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