2009 Pontiac G8 Owner's Manual - Page 88

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 4-22 for more information. 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. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute. The 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.