Climate Controls ....6 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...
Getting to Know Your G3 DRIVER INFORMATION Instrument Panel The main features of the instrument G. Hood Release panel include: H. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (if equipped) A. Turn Signal/Headlamp Control Lever I. Horn B. Instrument Panel Cluster J. Cruise Control (if equipped) C.
Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed Note: The instrument panel cluster is to let you know at a glance how your designed to let you know about many vehicle is running. It includes these key important aspects of your vehicle’s features: operation.
Getting to Know Your G3 SAFETY & SECURITY Note: It is recommended that children not be placed in the front passenger Rear Center Safety Belt seat, even with the Passenger Sensing Operation System. All children should be properly secured in a rear seat. See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
Transmitter Range COMFORT The RKE transmitter’s range is up to Front Seat Adjustments about 65 feet (20 m). If range is reduced, check the: • Distance — you may be too far away. • Location — other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
Getting to Know Your G3 (Fan): Turn the fan control knob (B) Adjustable Head Restraints to adjust fan speed. Air Delivery: Turn the airflow selection knob (C) to change the direction of the air delivery to vent, bi-level, floor, defog or defrost mode.
BAND: Press this button to switch ENTERTAINMENT between AM, FM, and XM (if equipped) Audio System Features bands. When playing a CD, press this button to switch to the radio. FAV (Favorite): Press this button to go through up to six pages of any combina- tion (AM, FM, or XM, if equipped) of preset favorite radio stations.
Getting to Know Your G3 Set Number of Favorite Station Pages Audio Steering Wheel Controls (if equipped) 1. Press and hold the FAV button to display the setup menu. The following 2. Press the pushbutton below the audio controls desired number of favorite station are located on pages.
CONVENIENCE (Rear Washer): Turn the end of the lever to the second position to spray Wipers/Washer Controls washer fluid on the rear window and operate the rear wiper continuously. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Cruise Control (if equipped) The cruise control buttons are located on...
Getting to Know Your G3 Reduce Speed Sunroof (if equipped) • Press and release the SET– button to reduce speed by 1 mph. • Press and hold the SET– button until you reach the desired lower speed; then release the button. Resume a Set Speed •...
6. Pull the release handles on the rear Folding Rear Seat side of each seat cushion. Either side of the G3’s 60/40 split seat- back may be folded down individually, or both at the same time: 1. Lower the head restraints completely. 2.
Getting to Know Your G3 • Before raising the rear seatbacks, PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE place the safety belts into the side Malfunction Indicator Lamp/ retaining clips (A) to avoid catching Check Engine Light the belt behind the seatback. If the light is flashing: A misfire condi- tion has been detected.
While the fluid is warming up, your vehi- Note: Since selecting the Hold mode in cle will shift normally between 1st, 2nd the “D” position locks the transmission and 3rd gear. in 3rd gear and prevents downshifts to 2nd or 1st gear, acceleration from a See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Getting to Know Your G3 Tire Pressure Monitor Reset the Engine Oil Life System The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you when a significant reduction in pressure The Oil Life System calculates engine oil occurs in one or more of your vehicle’s life based on vehicle use and illuminates tires by illuminating the (Low Tire...
3. Lift the hood and release the hood Opening the Hood prop from its retainer on the under- side of the hood. Place the hood prop To open the hood: into the slot on the inner fender. 1. Pull the (Hood Release) handle (A) located on the lower-left side of the instrument panel.
(1-800-762-3743) • Vehicle model, year and color TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 • Vehicle mileage As the proud owner of a new Pontiac, you • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance program. This value- • Vehicle license plate number...