Parking Brake - Pontiac 2009 G8 Owner's Manual

One to Four Shift Light
Instrument Panel
Cluster
Driver Information
Center
When this light comes on, you can
only shift from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth)
instead of 1 (First) to 2 (Second).
The light will be displayed on the
instrument panel cluster and a
message will be displayed in
the Driver Information Center.
You must complete the shift into
4 (Fourth) to turn off this feature.
This helps you get the best possible
fuel economy.
After shifting to 4 (Fourth), you may
downshift to a lower gear if you
prefer.
Notice: Forcing the shift lever
into any gear except FOURTH (4)
when the 1 TO 4 SHIFT light
comes on may damage the
transmission. Shift only from
FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) when the
light comes on.
This light will come on when:
•
The engine coolant temperature
is higher than 169°F (76°C),
•
you are going 15 to 19 mph
(24 to 31 km/h) and
•
you are 21 percent throttle
or less.
Driving and Operating

Parking Brake

To set the parking brake, pull up on
the parking brake handle. If the
ignition is in the ON/RUN position,
the brake system warning light
will come on. See Brake System
Warning Light on page 4-15.
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