Pontiac 2009 G8 Getting To Know Manual Download Page 10

Getting to Know Your G8

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ASM (Automatic Station Memory):

Press and hold this button to automati-
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.

(Time): 

Press this button to display

the clock and calendar.

CD:

Press this button to switch to CD

operation.

|| (CD Pause):

Press this button to

pause CD operation.

AUX (Auxiliary):

Press this button to

switch to operation of an auxiliary
device, such as a portable audio player,
connected to the auxiliary input jack
located on the radio.

Setting the Clock and Calendar

To adjust the clock and calendar:
1. Press and hold the 

(Time) button

for more than two seconds.

2. Press the volume knob (single-disc

CD system) or the MENU knob 
(multiple-disc CD player) to select the
hours, minutes, date, month or year.
The selected item will flash or be
highlighted.

While most 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 system also can
be turned on by pressing the BAND, CD
or AUX button, or the SRCE (Source)
steering wheel control.

(Volume):

Turn the center knob

(single-disc CD system) or the left knob
(multiple-disc CD player) to adjust the
volume.

(Tune):

Press these buttons

to manually select a radio station.

(Seek): 

Press these buttons

to seek a radio station or, when playing
a CD, to go to the previous/next track.

BAND: 

Press this button to switch

between FM1, FM2, AM and XM1 or
XM2 (if equipped). When playing a CD,
press this button to switch to the radio.

Note: 

Engaging in extended searching

for specific audio stations or songs by
using buttons and knobs — or giving
extended attention to entertainment tasks
— can lead you to look away from the
road frequently or for prolonged periods,
which may cause you to miss seeing
things on the road that you need to see.
Avoid engaging in extended searching for
specific items while driving.

Audio System Features

ENTERTAINMENT

Summary of Contents for 2009 G8

Page 1: ...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 XM Radio 13 Bluetoot...

Page 2: ...utton F Exterior Lamps Control G Instrument Panel Brightness Control H Hood Release I DIC Controls Audio Steering Wheel Controls J Tilt Steering Wheel Lever K Horn L OnStar Calling Audio Volume Contro...

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: ...urrent screen A chime will sound when the reset is complete Trip Information Press the Trip button to scroll through the trip information displays When scrolling through the displays the values are hi...

Page 5: ...help screens are available to help you under stand the features To view a help screen select a fea ture and wait a few seconds for the help screen to appear Warnings and Messages The DIC provides a va...

Page 6: ...Turn by Turn Navigation Press the OnStar button to ask an OnStar Advisor about the service plan you have or to upgrade your plan For more information refer to your OnStar Owner s Guide call 1 888 4 ON...

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: ...Owner 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 cy...

Page 9: ...livery 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 Recircu...

Page 10: ...tures 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 system also ca...

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

Page 12: ...s to go to the previous next track of the current CD To eject a CD s Press the EJECT button to eject the currently selected CD Press the EJECT button and then press the soft key of the desired CD to e...

Page 13: ...se steps for a 10 minute time extension Only two consecutive remote starts are allowed Next Previous Rotate the switch on the left side of the steering wheel to go to the next previous preset radio st...

Page 14: ...TO Automatic Headlamps This position enables the Automatic Headlamp System Parking Lamps This position turns on the parking lamps and taillamps Headlamps This position turns on the headlamps parking l...

Page 15: ...ated button See Lighting in your Owner Manual Interior Lamps The windshield wipers feature an over size driver side wiper The wipers and washers lever located on the right side of the steering column...

Page 16: ...Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual Power 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 co...

Page 17: ...The transmission will stay in this gear until you shift or the vehicle slows down significantly See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual Rear Seat Pass Through The rear seat has a center pass th...

Page 18: ...re Pressure Monitor alerts you when a significant reduction in pressure occurs in one or more of your vehicle s tires by illuminating the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument panel cluste...

Page 19: ...e Vehicle Service and Care in your Owner Manual Spare Tire Inflator Kit if equipped The Oil Life System calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the SERVICE ENGINE OIL message when...

Page 20: ...nce Roadside 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...

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