Pontiac G8 2008 Getting To Know Manual
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Pontiac G8 2008 Getting To Know Manual

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Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . .5
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Congratulations on your purchase of a Pontiac G8. 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.
Audio System Features . . . . . .10
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . .13
Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Windshield Wipers and
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . .18
StabiliTrak
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System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Spare Tire/Inflator Kit . . . . . . . .19
Battery Location . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Refueling the Vehicle . . . . . . . .19
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . .20
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Controls ....8 Congratulations on your purchase of a Pontiac G8. 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...

  • Page 2: Driver Information Instrument Panel

    Getting to Know Your G8 DRIVER INFORMATION Instrument Panel The main features of the instrument I. Hood Release panel include: J. DIC Controls/Audio Steering Wheel A. Air Outlets Controls B. Turn Signal/Cruise Control/ K. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever Multifunction Lever L.

  • Page 3: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument Panel Cluster Your vehicle’s instrument panel cluster is Note: The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance designed to let you know about many how your vehicle is running. It includes important aspects of your vehicle’s these key features: operation.

  • Page 4: Driver Information Center

    Getting to Know Your G8 Trip Computer Driver Information Center Press the (Trip) button to scroll through the trip computer displays, including: • Odometer/trip odometer • Fuel range • Average speed/average fuel economy • Overspeed warning • Units — English/Metric The Driver Information Center (DIC) on •...

  • Page 5: Safety & Security

    • Security Note: Your vehicle’s warnings and mes- – Auto unlock sages provide critical information that can prevent damage to your vehicle. – Auto lock Review your Owner Manual to become – Flash remote lock familiar with the information displayed and the action required.

  • Page 6: Door Locks

    Getting to Know Your G8 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): OnStar ® Press and release this red button to locate the vehicle. The exterior lamps Your vehicle may feature the OnStar will flash and the horn will sound. Safe & Sound Plan or the uplevel OnStar Directions &...

  • Page 7: Comfort

    COMFORT • To adjust the driver’s seatback, turn the larger lower knob (A). For ease of Power Seat Adjustments use, lean forward while adjusting the seatback forward. 4-Way Power Seat Adjustment The power seat switch is located on the outboard side of each front seat. •...

  • Page 8: Heated Seats

    Getting to Know Your G8 Temperature Control: Turn the temper- Heated Seats (if equipped) ature control knob (B) to increase or decrease the temperature setting. Air Delivery Mode: Turn the mode control knob (C) to change the direction of the air delivery to the vent, bi-level, floor, defog/floor or defrost mode.
  • Page 9 Automatic Operation Air Delivery Mode: Press the up or down mode button to change the To set the automatic system: direction of the air delivery to the vent, 1. Press the AUTO button. bi-level, floor or defog/floor mode. 2. Use the temperature controls to Fan Speed: Press the + or –...

  • Page 10: Entertainment

    Getting to Know Your G8 ENTERTAINMENT ASM (Automatic Station Memory): Press and hold this button to automati- Audio System Features cally store the six stations with the strongest signal on the selected band (FM or AM). Once stored, press this button to switch between ASM stations and regular preset stations.

  • Page 11: Multiple-Disc Cd Player

    3. Turn the volume knob or right MENU Help Menu knob to adjust the selected item. The help menu provides information 4. To exit, press the (Time) button. about the radio buttons and functions. To display the help menu information: Setting Preset Stations (Single-disc 1.

  • Page 12: Audio Steering Wheel

    Getting to Know Your G8 3. Press and hold one of the six soft • Press the EJECT button, and keys below the display screen until then press the soft key of the desired the preset number is displayed and a CD to eject a specific CD.

  • Page 13: Convenience

    Starting the Vehicle (Mute): Press the switch on the right side of the steering wheel to mute To remote-start the vehicle: the vehicle speakers. 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the SRCE (Source): Press this button to vehicle. (Transmitter range is within switch between FM1, FM2, AM, CD or approximately 164 feet of the an AUX device (if equipped).

  • Page 14: Accessory Power Outlets

    Getting to Know Your G8 AUTO (Automatic Headlamps): Accessory Power Outlets This position enables the Automatic Headlamp System. Accessory power outlets are located at the front of the center console and (Parking Lamps): This position inside the center console storage area. turns on the parking lamps and taillamps.

  • Page 15: Sunroof

    Dome Lamps Windshield Wipers and Washer The dome lamp controls are located on the front dome lamp. The windshield wipers feature an over- • To turn the front and rear dome lamps size driver-side wiper. on or off while the doors are closed, press the (On/Off) button.

  • Page 16: Cruise Control

    Getting to Know Your G8 Cruise Control Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal/multifunction lever features two upward and two downward positions to signal a turn or a lane change. • To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.

  • Page 17: Rear Seat Pass-Through

    Window Lockout PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE • Press the (Window Lockout) Sport Shift Mode and button (A) to prevent the rear Driver Shift Control windows from operating except from the center console. Press the button The automatic again to turn off the lockout feature. transmission features a Power Mirrors...

  • Page 18: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Getting to Know Your G8 The currently selected gear is shown at During cooler conditions, the low tire the bottom of the Driver Information pressure warning message may appear Center. The transmission will stay in this when the vehicle is first started and then gear until you shift or the vehicle slows turn off as you start to drive.

  • Page 19: Spare Tire/Inflator Kit

    Do not start the tions. See your Pontiac dealer for infor- engine. mation about recommended winter tires. 2. The instrument panel cluster will See Vehicle Service and Care in your Owner Manual.

  • Page 20: Owner Information

    (1-800-762-3743) TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 • Vehicle model, year and color • Vehicle mileage As the proud owner of a new Pontiac, you are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Roadside Assistance program. This value- • Vehicle license plate number...

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