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Getting to Know Your G8

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The following audio controls are located
on the steering wheel:

(Volume):

Rotate the switch on the

right side of the steering wheel up (+) or
down (–) to adjust the volume. Press the
switch to mute the vehicle speakers.

(Voice In): 

Press this button to

interact with the OnStar or Bluetooth
system.

(Call End): 

Press this button to end

a call.

SRCE (Source): 

Press this button to

switch between FM1, FM2, AM, CD and
an AUX device (if equipped).

Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(if equipped)

To play a specific CD:
• Press the CD button to play the 

current CD.

• Press the 

(Disc) buttons to

select a CD.

• Press the 

(Track) buttons

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 eject a specific CD. 

• Press and hold the 

EJECT

button to eject all CDs.

If a CD is not removed after several
seconds, it will be pulled back into the
player automatically.

See Infotainment in your Owner Manual.

Note: 

CDs with any affixed labels may

jam in the CD player. Label a CD using
a permanent marker. If more than one
CD is inserted into the slot at a time,
or if scratched or damaged CDs are
played, the CD player could be dam-
aged. When using the CD player, use
only CDs in good condition without
labels; load one CD at a time; and keep
the CD player and the loading slot free
of foreign materials, liquids or debris.

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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