Pontiac 2008 G8 Getting To Know Manual Download Page 4

Getting to Know Your G8

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The Driver Information Center (DIC) on
the instrument panel cluster displays a
number of vehicle functions, including
the trip computer, vehicle feature 
customization, audio information and
vehicle warning messages.

DIC Controls

DIC functions and menus can be
accessed using the following controls
located on the left side of the steering
wheel:

(Trip):

Press this button to scroll

through the trip computer displays and
vehicle customization menu, and to
acknowledge a warning message.

(Enter):

Quickly press and release

this switch to reset all screens. Press
and hold this switch for more than three
seconds to reset 

only the current

screen.

A chime will sound when the

reset is complete.

Driver Information Center

Trip Computer

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
• Digital Speedometer
• Tire pressure monitoring
When scrolling through the displays, the
values are highlighted for a short period
before the highlighting disappears. The
values cannot be reset unless they are
highlighted.

Vehicle Feature Customization

The customization menu is available
only when the vehicle speed is below
6 mph. To navigate the customization
menu:
1. Press and release the 

(Trip) but-

ton until Customization is displayed;
then press the 

(Enter) switch to

enter the customization menu.

2. Rotate the 

switch with your thumb

to scroll through the menu and the
entries within a menu.

3. Press the 

switch to select a menu

or menu entry.

4. To exit a menu, scroll to the 

symbol

at the top-left corner of the display
and press the 

switch.

5. To exit the customization menu, scroll

to Exit and press the 

switch, or

press the 

button.

Customization menu entries include:
• Reset settings (reset all settings to

the factory defaults)

Summary of Contents for 2008 G8

Page 1: ...t 7 Heated Seats 8 Manual Climate Controls 8 Automatic Dual Zone Climate Controls 8 ENTERTAINMENT Audio System Features 10 Multiple Disc CD Player 11 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 12 CONVENIENCE Remot...

Page 2: ...rning Flashers Button G Exterior Lamps Control H Instrument Panel Brightness Control I Hood Release J DIC Controls Audio Steering Wheel Controls K Tilt Steering Wheel Lever L Horn M Audio Steering Whe...

Page 3: ...E Fuel Gauge See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual Note The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle s operation It is important to...

Page 4: ...ometer trip odometer Fuel range Average speed average fuel economy Overspeed warning Units English Metric Digital Speedometer Tire pressure monitoring When scrolling through the displays the values ar...

Page 5: ...p screen select a fea ture and wait a few seconds for the help screen to pop up Warnings and Messages The DIC provides a variety of vehicle warning messages depending on optional equipment if a proble...

Page 6: ...ur OnStar Owner s Guide call 1 888 4ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or visit onstar com See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual Vehicle Locator Panic Alarm Press and release this red button to locate...

Page 7: ...position of a front seat move the switch in the desired direction Seatback and Lumbar Adjustment The recline knob and lumbar adjustment knob are located on the outboard side of the seatback Power Seat...

Page 8: ...ner Manual The heated seat buttons are located at the front of the center console Press the Heated Seat button to activate the Low heat setting one indicator lamp Continue to press the button to cycle...

Page 9: ...very to the vent bi level floor or defog floor mode Fan Speed Press the or button to increase or decrease fan speed Air Conditioning Press this but ton to turn the air conditioning on or off Recircula...

Page 10: ...ost of the features on the single disc audio system or multiple disc CD player if equipped will look familiar some of the following may be new Power Press this button to turn the system on or off The...

Page 11: ...then press the knob to access the menu item 3 Turn the volume knob or right MENU knob to select a setting then press the knob to access the setting 4 Turn the volume knob or right MENU knob to adjust...

Page 12: ...sired CD Changer Operation To load a CD s 1 Press the LOAD button to load one CD or press and hold the LOAD button to load multiple CDs 2 Follow the display prompts to load each CD 3 Press the EJECT b...

Page 13: ...4 Repeat these steps for a 10 minute time extension Only two consecutive remote starts are allowed When you enter the vehicle after a remote start the ignition must be turned to the On position befor...

Page 14: ...ush it in to turn off the fog lamps The fog lamps will not operate when the control switch is in the Off position See Lighting in your Owner Manual Accessory power outlets are located at the front of...

Page 15: ...Washer Fluid Pull the lever toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual Windshield Wipers and Washer Dome Lamps The dome lamp controls are loc...

Page 16: ...r Windows and Mirrors B A Cruise Control Cruise control is operated by using the multifunction lever on the left side of the steering column To set cruise control 1 Press the On Off Cancel button on t...

Page 17: ...t of the Drive D position To upshift tap the lever forward To downshift tap the lever rearward Window Lockout Press the Window Lockout button A to prevent the rear windows from operating except from t...

Page 18: ...ire maintenance The currently selected gear is shown at the bottom of the Driver Information Center The transmission will stay in this gear until you shift or the vehicle slows down significantly If e...

Page 19: ...Inflator Kit if equipped The Oil Life System calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and the Service Engine Oil message is dis played when it s necessary to change your oil and filter The Oil...

Page 20: ...adside Assistance and OnStar if equipped If you have a current OnStar subscription press the OnStar button and the vehicle will send your current GPS location to an OnStar Advisor who will speak to yo...

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