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DIC Warnings and Messages These messages appear if there is a problem detected in one of your vehicle's systems. A message clears when the vehicle's condition is no longer present. To acknowledge a message and clear it from the display, press and hold any of the DIC buttons. If the condition is still present, the warning message comes back on the next time the vehicle is turned off and back on. With most messages, a warning chime sounds when the message displays. Your vehicle may have other warning messages. CHANGE OIL SOON This message displays when the life of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed. When this message is acknowledged and cleared from the display, the engine oil life system must still be reset separately. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. CHECK GAS CAP This message displays if the fuel cap has not been fully tightened. Recheck the fuel cap to make sure that it is on properly. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the message off. AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS OFF This message displays if the automatic headlamp system is disabled with the headlamp switch. CHECK TIRE PRESS (Pressure) If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle's tires needs to be checked. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading Information label. See Tires on page 5-48, Loading the Vehicle on page 4-22, and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-55. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-39. If the tire pressure is low, the low tire pressure warning light comes on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-33. AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS ON This message displays if the automatic headlamp system is enabled with the headlamp switch. BRAKE FLUID This message displays, while the ignition is on, when the brake ﬂuid level is low. The brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster also comes on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-29 for more information. Have the brake system serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. 3-42

Section	Page
2009 Pontiac G5 BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint System	5
Front Seats	6
Manual Seats	6
Seat Height Adjuster	7
Manual Lumbar	7
Heated Seats	8
Reclining Seatbacks	8
Head Restraints	11
Easy Entry Seat (Coupe)	12
Rear Seats	13
Split Folding Rear Seat	13
Safety Belts	14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	19
Lap-Shoulder Belt	27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	32
Safety Belt Extender	32
Child Restraints	33
Older Children	33
Infants and Young Children	36
Child Restraint Systems	39
Where to Put the Restraint	42
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	43
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	49
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	52
Airbag System	56
Where Are the Airbags?	58
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	60
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	61
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	61
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	62
Passenger Sensing System	63
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	68
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	69
Restraint System Check	70
Checking the Restraint Systems	70
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	71
Features and Controls	73
Keys	74
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	75
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	75
Remote Vehicle Start	78
Doors and Locks	80
Door Locks	80
Power Door Locks	81
Delayed Locking	81
Automatic Door Lock	82
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	82
Rear Door Security Locks (Sedan)	82
Lockout Protection	83
Trunk	84
Windows	86
Manual Windows	87
Power Windows	87
Sun Visors	88
Theft-Deterrent Systems	88
Content Theft-Deterrent	88
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer	90
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation	91
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	92
New Vehicle Break-In	92
Ignition Positions	93
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	95
Starting the Engine	96
Engine Coolant Heater	97
Automatic Transmission Operation	98
Manual Transmission Operation	100
Parking Brake	102
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	103
Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission)	105
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	105
Parking Over Things That Burn	106
Engine Exhaust	106
Running the Vehicle While Parked	107
Mirrors	108
Manual Rearview Mirror	108
Outside Remote Control Mirror	108
Outside Power Mirrors	108
Outside Convex Mirror	109
OnStar® System	109
Storage Areas	113
Glove Box	113
Cupholders	113
Center Console Storage	113
Driver Storage Compartment	113
Convenience Net	113
Sunroof	114
Instrument Panel	115
Instrument Panel Overview	118
Hazard Warning Flashers	120
Horn	120
Tilt Wheel	120
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	121
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	121
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	122
Flash-to-Pass	122
Windshield Wipers	122
Windshield Washer	123
Cruise Control	124
Headlamps	126
Wiper Activated Headlamps	127
Headlamps on Reminder	127
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	127
Fog Lamps	128
Instrument Panel Brightness	128
Dome Lamp	129
Entry/Exit Lighting	129
Mirror Reading Lamps	129
Electric Power Management	129
Battery Run-Down Protection	130
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	130
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	131
Climate Controls	132
Climate Control System	132
Outlet Adjustment	134
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	135
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	136
Instrument Panel Cluster	137
Speedometer and Odometer	138
Tachometer	138
Safety Belt Reminders	139
Airbag Readiness Light	140
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	141
Charging System Light	142
Up-Shift Light	142
Brake System Warning Light	143
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	144
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Indicator/Warning Light	145
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light	145
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	146
Tire Pressure Light	147
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	147
Oil Pressure Light (US-Canada)	150
Security Light	151
Fog Lamp Light	151
Highbeam On Light	151
Fuel Gage	152
Driver Information Center (DIC)	153
DIC Operation and Displays	153
DIC Warnings and Messages	156
DIC Vehicle Personalization	161
Audio System(s)	166
Setting the Clock	167
Radio(s)	169
Using an MP3	180
XM Radio Messages	187
Bluetooth®	188
Theft-Deterrent Feature	199
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	199
Radio Reception	200
Fixed Mast Antenna	201
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	201
Driving Your Vehicle	203
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	204
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	204
Defensive Driving	204
Drunk Driving	205
Control of a Vehicle	205
Braking	206
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	206
Braking in Emergencies	207
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	208
Traction Control System (TCS)	209
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)	212
Steering	214
Off-Road Recovery	215
Passing	216
Loss of Control	216
Driving at Night	217
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	218
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	219
Highway Hypnosis	219
Hill and Mountain Roads	220
Winter Driving	221
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	223
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	224
Loading the Vehicle	224
Towing	230
Towing Your Vehicle	230
Recreational Vehicle Towing	230
Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transmission)	233
Towing a Trailer (Manual Transmission)	240
Service and Appearance Care	241
Service	243
Accessories and Modifications	243
California Proposition 65 Warning	244
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	244
Doing Your Own Service Work	244
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	245
Fuel	245
Gasoline Octane	245
Gasoline Specifications	245
California Fuel	246
Additives	246
Fuels in Foreign Countries	247
Filling the Tank	248
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	250
Checking Things Under the Hood	250
Hood Release	251
Engine Compartment Overview	252
Engine Oil	253
Engine Oil Life System	256
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	258
Automatic Transmission Fluid	259
Hydraulic Clutch	259
Cooling System	260
Engine Coolant	264
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	267
Engine Overheating	267
Windshield Washer Fluid	269
Brakes	270
Battery	273
Jump Starting	274
Headlamp Aiming	278
Bulb Replacement	281
Halogen Bulbs	281
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	282
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	283
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps (Coupe)	284
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (Sedan)	284
Back-Up Lamps (Coupe)	286
License Plate Lamp	286
Replacement Bulbs	287
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	287
Tires	288
Tire Sidewall Labeling	289
Tire Terminology and Definitions	292
Inflation - Tire Pressure	295
Tire Pressure Monitor System	296
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	298
Tire Inspection and Rotation	303
When It Is Time for New Tires	304
Buying New Tires	305
Different Size Tires and Wheels	307
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	307
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	308
Wheel Replacement	309
Tire Chains	310
If a Tire Goes Flat	311
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	312
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage	320
Changing a Flat Tire	320
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	322
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	326
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	330
Compact Spare Tire	333
Appearance Care	334
Interior Cleaning	334
Fabric/Carpet	335
Leather	336
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	336
Care of Safety Belts	337
Weatherstrips	337
Washing Your Vehicle	337
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	338
Finish Care	338
Windshield and Wiper Blades	339
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	340
Tires	340
Sheet Metal Damage	341
Finish Damage	341
Underbody Maintenance	341
Chemical Paint Spotting	341
Vehicle Identification	342
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	342
Service Parts Identification Label	342
Electrical System	342
Add-On Electrical Equipment	342
Headlamp Wiring	343
Windshield Wiper Fuses	343
Power Windows and Other Power Options	343
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	343
Floor Console Fuse Block	344
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	345
Capacities and Specifications	348
Maintenance Schedule	351
Maintenance Schedule	352
Introduction	352
Maintenance Requirements	352
Your Vehicle and the Environment	352
Using the Maintenance Schedule	353
Scheduled Maintenance	354
Additional Required Services	356
Maintenance Footnotes	357
Owner Checks and Services	358
At Each Fuel Fill	358
At Least Once a Month	359
At Least Once a Year	359
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	362
Maintenance Replacement Parts	364
Engine Drive Belt Routing	365
Maintenance Record	366
Customer Assistance Information	369
Customer Assistance and Information	370
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	370
Online Owner Center	373
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	374
Customer Assistance Offices	374
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	375
Roadside Assistance Program	375
Scheduling Service Appointments	378
Courtesy Transportation Program	378
Collision Damage Repair	380
Reporting Safety Defects	383
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	383
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	384
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	384
Service Publications Ordering Information	384
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	385
Event Data Recorders	386
OnStar®	387
Navigation System	387
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	387

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DIC Warnings and Messages

These messages appear if there is a problem detected

in one of your vehicle’s systems.

A message clears when the vehicle’s condition is

no longer present. To acknowledge a message and

clear it from the display, press and hold any of the

DIC buttons. If the condition is still present, the warning

message comes back on the next time the vehicle

is turned off and back on. With most messages,

a warning chime sounds when the message displays.

Your vehicle may have other warning messages.

AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS OFF

This message displays if the automatic headlamp

system is disabled with the headlamp switch.

AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS ON

This message displays if the automatic headlamp

system is enabled with the headlamp switch.

BRAKE FLUID

This message displays, while the ignition is on, when

the brake fluid level is low. The brake system warning

light on the instrument panel cluster also comes on.

See

Brake System Warning Light on page 3-29

for

more information. Have the brake system serviced

by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible.

CHANGE OIL SOON

This message displays when the life of the engine oil

has expired and it should be changed.

When this message is acknowledged and cleared from

the display, the engine oil life system must still be reset

separately. See

Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16

and

Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4

for more

information.

CHECK GAS CAP

This message displays if the fuel cap has not been fully

tightened. Recheck the fuel cap to make sure that it

is on properly. A few driving trips with the cap properly

installed should turn the message off.

CHECK TIRE PRESS (Pressure)

If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS), this message displays when

the pressure in one or more of the vehicle’s tires needs to

be checked. If a tire pressure message appears on the

DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures

checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading

Information label. See

Tires on page 5-48

Loading the

Vehicle on page 4-22

, and

Inflation - Tire Pressure on

page 5-55

. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values.

See

DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-39

. If the tire

pressure is low, the low tire pressure warning light comes

on. See

Tire Pressure Light on page 3-33

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