Pontiac 2009 G8 Getting To Know Manual Download Page 17

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The automatic
transmission
features a
performance
Sport shift
mode and a
manually
shifted Driver
Shift Control
(DSC) mode.

Sport Shift Mode

In the Sport shift mode, the transmission
will delay upshifts and allow earlier
downshifts to enhance performance.
• To activate Sport shift mode, move

the shift lever to the right of the Drive
(D) position. Do not move the shift
lever up or down to the + or – posi-
tion; otherwise, Driver Shift Control
will be enabled. 

The current gear is shown in the Driver
Information Center.

Driver Shift Control

DSC allows the driver to shift gears
similar to a manual transmission. 
To enable DSC, move the shift lever to
the right of the Drive (D) position.
• To upshift, tap the lever forward (+).
• To downshift, tap the lever 

rearward (–).

The current gear is shown in the Driver
Information Center. 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-through
section that may be folded forward to
gain access to the trunk or for carrying
long loads. The back of the pass-
through also has two cupholders.
• To fold the pass-through, press the

lock button on the top center of the
middle seat and pull down the pass-
through section.

See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual.

Sport Shift Mode and 
Driver Shift Control (if equipped)

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

The sunroof control is
located on the over-
head console.
• To tilt (vent) the

sunroof, turn the
control counterclockwise to one of the
three tilt positions.

• To open the sunroof, turn the control

clockwise to one of the six open posi-
tions. The sunshade will open with
the sunroof.

• To close the sunroof, turn the control

to the closed position (

).

See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.

Sunroof (if equipped)

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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