Pontiac 2009 G3 User Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of a Pontiac G3. Please read this information about your vehicle’s features and
your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all
the features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .3
SAFETY & SECURITY
Rear Center Safety Belt
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Remote Keyless Entry and
Content Theft-Deterrent Systems 4
OnStar
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
COMFORT
Front Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . .5
Adjustable Head Restraints . . . . .6
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
ENTERTAINMENT
Audio System Features . . . . . . . .7
XM
®
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Audio Steering Wheel Controls . .8
CONVENIENCE
Wipers/Washer Controls . . . . . . . .9
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Malfunction Indicator Lamp/
Check Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . .12
Automatic Transmission
Hold Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Automatic Transmission
Cold Weather Shifting . . . . . . . . .13
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Manual Transmission Reverse
Lockout Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .14
Reset the Engine Oil Life
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Opening the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . .15
OWNER INFORMATION
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .16
Pontiac Owner Center . . . . . . . . .16

Pontiac 2009 G3 Specifications

General

Brand	Pontiac
Model	2009 G3
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Driver Information

Instrument Panel Controls

Identifies key controls like turn signals, wipers, audio, and climate on the instrument panel.

Instrument Panel Cluster Gauges

Explains the tachometer, speedometer, odometer, fuel, and temperature gauges.

Safety and Security Features

Rear Seat Belt and Airbag Status

Details on rear center seat belt operation and passenger airbag indicator.

Keyless Entry and Theft Deterrence

Operation of Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) and Content Theft-Deterrent Systems.

OnStar® Vehicle Services

Information on OnStar capabilities and service plans.

Comfort and Climate Control

Front Seat Adjustment Guide

Instructions for adjusting seat position, height, recline, and lumbar support.

Head Restraint and Climate Controls

How to adjust head restraints and operate the climate control system.

Entertainment System

Audio System Operation

Explains basic audio controls: power, volume, seek, tune, scan, sound, and band.

Radio Presets, XM®, and Steering Controls

Setting favorite stations, XM radio info, and audio controls on the steering wheel.

Convenience Features

Wipers, Washers, and Cruise Control

Operation of front/rear wipers/washers and cruise control system.

Power Mirrors and Sunroof Operation

Adjusting power mirrors and operating the power sunroof.

Folding Rear Seat Instructions

Step-by-step guide to folding and unfolding the 60/40 split rear seat.

Cupholder Location

Information on the location and access to the vehicle's cupholders.

Performance and Maintenance

Warning Lights and Engine Oil

Understanding the Malfunction Indicator Lamp and resetting the engine oil life system.

Automatic Transmission Modes

Explanation of Hold Mode and cold weather shifting for automatic transmission.

Manual Transmission Features

Information on the Up-Shift light and reverse lockout feature for manual transmission.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Alerts for low tire pressure and instructions on correcting tire pressure.

Owner Information

Opening the Hood Procedure

Step-by-step instructions on how to open and close the vehicle's hood.

Roadside Assistance Details

Information about Pontiac's Roadside Assistance program and services.

Pontiac Owner Center Benefits

Details on the Pontiac Owner Center, a resource for owners.