Exterior Lamps - Pontiac G5 2009 Getting To Know Manual

Getting to Know Your G5
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The vehicle's
climate control
system also
will turn on at
the same set-
ting as when
the vehicle was last turned off to heat or
cool the vehicle interior.
After a remote start, the engine will run
for about 10 minutes before turning
itself off, but can be extended 10 min-
utes by performing another remote start
sequence at any time. After two consec-
utive remote starts, no additional remote
starts are allowed until the vehicle has
been started with the ignition key.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle.
2. Press and release the
button on the transmitter.
3. Immediately press and hold the
(Remote Start) button for about four
seconds.
4. When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will light and stay on while the
engine is running.
5. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute
time extension.
When you enter the vehicle after a
remote start, the key must be inserted
in the ignition and turned to the Run
position before driving.
Note: The Remote Vehicle Start feature
will not operate if the key is in the igni-
tion, a door or the hood is open, or the
Check Engine light is illuminated on the
instrument panel cluster.
Canceling a Remote Start
To turn off the engine instead of driving
after a remote start:
• Press and hold the
• Press and release the Hazard
• Turn the key in the ignition switch on
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Exterior Lamps

Automatic Headlamp System
Your G5 is equipped with an Automatic
Headlamp System, which turns on the
(Lock)
headlamps and other exterior lamps at
night or when necessary. The exterior
lamps also can be operated manually.
The Automatic Headlamp System's light
sensor is located on top of the instru-
ment panel. To ensure proper system
operation, avoid placing any objects on
or near the sensor.
parking lamps turn off.
Warning Flashers button inside the
vehicle. Press the button again to
turn off the flashers.
and then off.
button until the