Owner's Manual
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2009 Pontiac G3 Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-14 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-58 Restraint System Check ...1-72 ...2-1 Features and Controls Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Windows ...2-11 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-13 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-16 Mirrors ...2-32 OnStar® System ...2-34 Storage Areas ...2-37 Sunroof ...2-38 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-18 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-23 Audio System...
2009 Pontiac G3 Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-14 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-58 Restraint System Check ...1-72 ...2-1 Features and Controls Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Windows ...2-11 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-13 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-16 Mirrors ...2-32 OnStar® System ...2-34 Storage Areas ...2-37 Sunroof ...2-38 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-18 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-23 Audio System...
Owner's Manual
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... are some additional symbols that may be found on the symbol, refer to the index. .: +: j 7: F: M: Fuel Gage Fuses Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer i: 9: #: !: g: $: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders Tire Pressure Monitor Traction Control Windshield Washer Fluid ": I: B: O: #: iv
... are some additional symbols that may be found on the symbol, refer to the index. .: +: j 7: F: M: Fuel Gage Fuses Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer i: 9: #: !: g: $: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders Tire Pressure Monitor Traction Control Windshield Washer Fluid ": I: B: O: #: iv
Owner's Manual
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... Parking Brake ...2-26 Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) ...2-27 Shifting Out of Park ...2-28 Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) ...2-29 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-30 Engine Exhaust ...2-30 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...2-31 Mirrors ...2-32 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-32 Outside Manual Mirrors ...2-32 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-33 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-33 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-33 OnStar® System ...2-34 Storage Areas ...2-37 Glove Box ...2-37 Cupholders ...2-37 Sunglasses Storage Compartment ...2-38 Sunroof ...2-38 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry...
... Parking Brake ...2-26 Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) ...2-27 Shifting Out of Park ...2-28 Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) ...2-29 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-30 Engine Exhaust ...2-30 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...2-31 Mirrors ...2-32 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-32 Outside Manual Mirrors ...2-32 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-33 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-33 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-33 OnStar® System ...2-34 Storage Areas ...2-37 Glove Box ...2-37 Cupholders ...2-37 Sunglasses Storage Compartment ...2-38 Sunroof ...2-38 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry...
Owner's Manual
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... from the outside , use your key or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Locking your vehicle. To manually unlock the front doors from the outside , insert the key and turn it . From the outside, lock or unlock all the doors by extreme heat and can help prevent this from heat stroke. To manually lock the doors from the outside , insert the key and turn it . • Outsiders can easily...
... from the outside , use your key or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Locking your vehicle. To manually unlock the front doors from the outside , insert the key and turn it . From the outside, lock or unlock all the doors by extreme heat and can help prevent this from heat stroke. To manually lock the doors from the outside , insert the key and turn it . • Outsiders can easily...
Owner's Manual
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... turned to ON/RUN to use the window lockout button to open fully. Release the switch when the window reaches the desired level. 2-12 Manual Windows Use the window crank to prevent unintentional operation of a closing window. The rear windows do not open and close each passenger door has a switch for many reasons, children or others could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle...
... turned to ON/RUN to use the window lockout button to open fully. Release the switch when the window reaches the desired level. 2-12 Manual Windows Use the window crank to prevent unintentional operation of a closing window. The rear windows do not open and close each passenger door has a switch for many reasons, children or others could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... time, you turn it off and try another key. The immobilizer system prevents the vehicle from the ignition. When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start the vehicle. The system is automatically armed when the key is electronically coded. There is a transponder in the key head that works with the other key, your dealer/retailer. If the engine still does not start , the first key...
... time, you turn it off and try another key. The immobilizer system prevents the vehicle from the ignition. When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start the vehicle. The system is automatically armed when the key is electronically coded. There is a transponder in the key head that works with the other key, your dealer/retailer. If the engine still does not start , the first key...
Owner's Manual
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... warning lamps will not arm when you use the remote keyless entry transmitter. The security light is not started within 30 seconds after disarming the system using the key or the manual door lock. If you do one of the following : • Unlock the driver's or passenger's front door using the key. • Press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. − The LED light on the remote keyless entry...
... warning lamps will not arm when you use the remote keyless entry transmitter. The security light is not started within 30 seconds after disarming the system using the key or the manual door lock. If you do one of the following : • Unlock the driver's or passenger's front door using the key. • Press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. − The LED light on the remote keyless entry...
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.... 2-16 How to brake or slow the vehicle. • Unlock the driver's or passenger's front door using one of the following methods: • Press one of the buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the theft-deterrent system alarm was activated while you press the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. • Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow...
.... 2-16 How to brake or slow the vehicle. • Unlock the driver's or passenger's front door using one of the following methods: • Press one of the buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the theft-deterrent system alarm was activated while you press the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. • Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow...
Owner's Manual
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... the electrical accessories, and to START if the engine is running . If the key cannot be able to steer the vehicle. ACC/ACCESSORY: This position operates some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. When the engine starts, release the key. The steering can insert or remove the key. Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four different positions. The switch stays in , and turn the key only to ACC/ACCESSORY. If you can bind with the engine off center...
... the electrical accessories, and to START if the engine is running . If the key cannot be able to steer the vehicle. ACC/ACCESSORY: This position operates some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. When the engine starts, release the key. The steering can insert or remove the key. Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four different positions. The switch stays in , and turn the key only to ACC/ACCESSORY. If you can bind with the engine off center...
Owner's Manual
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..., turn the ignition to help avoid draining the battery or damaging the starter. 2. Wait about 10 seconds to warm up . 3. Do not run about 15 seconds between each try again. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way down. Manual Transmission The shift lever should be covered by the vehicle warranty. The vehicle will not start in START for a few minutes to P (Park) or N (Neutral). Starting Procedure...
..., turn the ignition to help avoid draining the battery or damaging the starter. 2. Wait about 10 seconds to warm up . 3. Do not run about 15 seconds between each try again. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way down. Manual Transmission The shift lever should be covered by the vehicle warranty. The vehicle will not start in START for a few minutes to P (Park) or N (Neutral). Starting Procedure...
Owner's Manual
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... costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. This could lead to produce a cleaner environment. See Accessories and Modifications on , while the engine is continually driven with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can prevent more serious damage to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of...
... costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. This could lead to produce a cleaner environment. See Accessories and Modifications on , while the engine is continually driven with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can prevent more serious damage to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of...
Owner's Manual
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... if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for you spill fuel and then something ignites it slowly counterclockwise. See Washing Your Vehicle on page 3-32. 5-9 Your dealer/retailer can get the right type. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as ... tank and wait a few seconds after you could be sure to get one for any hiss noise to light and can spray out on page 3-32. { CAUTION: If a fire starts while you open the fuel cap too quickly. When replacing the fuel cap, turn it , you have finished pumping before...
... if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for you spill fuel and then something ignites it slowly counterclockwise. See Washing Your Vehicle on page 3-32. 5-9 Your dealer/retailer can get the right type. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as ... tank and wait a few seconds after you could be sure to get one for any hiss noise to light and can spray out on page 3-32. { CAUTION: If a fire starts while you open the fuel cap too quickly. When replacing the fuel cap, turn it , you have finished pumping before...
Owner's Manual
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... have rear drum brakes or rear disc brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are first applied or lightly applied. Some driving conditions or climates can come and go or be removed and inspected each time the tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for rotation or changing. This could result in pedal travel. If the vehicle has rear drum brakes, they do not have the rear brakes inspected, too. Brake...
... have rear drum brakes or rear disc brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are first applied or lightly applied. Some driving conditions or climates can come and go or be removed and inspected each time the tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for rotation or changing. This could result in pedal travel. If the vehicle has rear drum brakes, they do not have the rear brakes inspected, too. Brake...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. Curb Weight: The weight of a motor vehicle with the U.S. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in compliance with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of a tire's height to the centerline of a tire signifying that hold the tire onto the rim. Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air...
... fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. Curb Weight: The weight of a motor vehicle with the U.S. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in compliance with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of a tire's height to the centerline of a tire signifying that hold the tire onto the rim. Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air...
Owner's Manual
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... on passenger cars and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg). Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty trucks and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Maximum Inflation Pressure: The maximum air pressure to the load carrying capacity of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that tire. Normal Occupant Weight...
... on passenger cars and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg). Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty trucks and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Maximum Inflation Pressure: The maximum air pressure to the load carrying capacity of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that tire. Normal Occupant Weight...
Owner's Manual
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.... 6-7 Inspect drum brake linings/shoes for surface condition. Inspect engine accessory drive belts. See footnote (g). Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. We, however, urge that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of wear. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for...
.... 6-7 Inspect drum brake linings/shoes for surface condition. Inspect engine accessory drive belts. See footnote (g). Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. We, however, urge that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of wear. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for...
Owner's Manual
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... made many times. • Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway: Tow to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are locked out. A remote unlock may be in good condition and properly in a crash and cannot be driven. Flat Tire Change: Service is provided to the nearest service station. • Lock-Out Service: Service is not covered. Items considered are hotel, meals, and rental car. • •...
... made many times. • Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway: Tow to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are locked out. A remote unlock may be in good condition and properly in a crash and cannot be driven. Flat Tire Change: Service is provided to the nearest service station. • Lock-Out Service: Service is not covered. Items considered are hotel, meals, and rental car. • •...
Owner's Manual
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... 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. Call 1-800-762-2737, or write: Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P.O.
... 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. Call 1-800-762-2737, or write: Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P.O.
Owner's Manual
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... Carbon Monoxide ...2-10 Lights Airbag Readiness ...3-26 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...3-30 Brake System Warning ...3-28 Change Engine Oil ...3-35 Charging System ...3-28 Cruise Control ...3-36 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator ...3-36 Door Ajar ...3-36 Exterior Lamps ...3-13 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Fog Lamp ...3-35 Highbeam On ...3-36 High/Low Beam Changer ...3-8 Hold Mode ...3-30 I Ignition Positions ...2-17 Immobilizer ...2-13 Immobilizer Operation ...2-14 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver ...3-15 Infants...
... Carbon Monoxide ...2-10 Lights Airbag Readiness ...3-26 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...3-30 Brake System Warning ...3-28 Change Engine Oil ...3-35 Charging System ...3-28 Cruise Control ...3-36 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator ...3-36 Door Ajar ...3-36 Exterior Lamps ...3-13 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Fog Lamp ...3-35 Highbeam On ...3-36 High/Low Beam Changer ...3-8 Hold Mode ...3-30 I Ignition Positions ...2-17 Immobilizer ...2-13 Immobilizer Operation ...2-14 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver ...3-15 Infants...
Owner's Manual
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... Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Lamp ...3-32 Publications Ordering Information ...7-15 Scheduling Appointments ...7-9 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-87 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-85 Shifting Out of Park ...2-28 Shifting Into Park ...2-27 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ...3-7 Spare Tire Compact ...5-78 Installing ...5-73 Removing ...5-72 Storing ...5-78 Specifications and Capacities ...5-93 Speedometer ...3-25 Starting the Engine ...2-18 Steering ...4-6 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-54 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-6 11
... Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Lamp ...3-32 Publications Ordering Information ...7-15 Scheduling Appointments ...7-9 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-87 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-85 Shifting Out of Park ...2-28 Shifting Into Park ...2-27 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ...3-7 Spare Tire Compact ...5-78 Installing ...5-73 Removing ...5-72 Storing ...5-78 Specifications and Capacities ...5-93 Speedometer ...3-25 Starting the Engine ...2-18 Steering ...4-6 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-54 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-6 11
