2010 Pontiac G3 Miami

Congratulations on your purchase of a Pontiac G3. Please read this information about your vehicle’s features andyour Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include allthe features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.

DRIVER INFORMATIONInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .3

SAFETY & SECURITYRear Center Safety Belt Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Remote Keyless Entry andContent Theft-Deterrent Systems 4OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

COMFORTFront Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . .5Adjustable Head Restraints . . . . .6Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

ENTERTAINMENTAudio System Features . . . . . . . .7XM® Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Audio Steering Wheel Controls . .8

CONVENIENCE Wipers/Washer Controls . . . . . . . .9Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . .11Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE Malfunction Indicator Lamp/Check Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . .12

Automatic Transmission Hold Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Automatic Transmission Cold Weather Shifting . . . . . . . . .13Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Manual Transmission ReverseLockout Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .14Reset the Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Opening the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . .15OWNER INFORMATIONRoadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .16Pontiac Owner Center . . . . . . . . .16

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Getting to Know Your G32

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

The main features of the instrumentpanel include:

A. Turn Signal/Headlamp Control LeverB. Instrument Panel ClusterC. Windshield Wipers/Washer LeverD. Clock/Passenger Airbag Status

IndicatorE. Audio SystemF. Power Mirror Controls (if equipped)

G. Hood ReleaseH. Audio Steering Wheel Controls

(if equipped)I. HornJ. Cruise Control (if equipped)K. Climate ControlsL. Shift LeverM. Accessory Power OutletN. Hazard Warning Flashers Button

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Instrument Panel Cluster


The instrument panel cluster is designedto let you know at a glance how yourvehicle is running. It includes these keyfeatures:

A. TachometerB. SpeedometerC. Odometer/Trip OdometerD. Fuel GaugeE. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

Note: The instrument panel cluster isdesigned to let you know about manyimportant aspects of your vehicle’soperation. It is important to read yourOwner Manual and become familiarwith the information being relayed toyou by the lights, gauges and indicators,as well as what action can be taken toensure safety and to prevent damage.

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Passenger Airbag StatusIndicator

Rear Center Safety BeltOperation

Your vehicle has a retractable safety beltin the rear center seating position. Thesafety belt should be unlatched andretracted only when folding the rear seat.• When fastening the safety belt,

connect it to the belt buckle with thered release button (A).

• When folding the rear seatback, disconnect the safety belt latch plateby inserting a narrow-ended tool(such as a key) into the hole on thebelt buckle (B). Allow the belt toretract.

• When unfolding the rear seatback,connect the safety belt by pushingthe safety belt latch plate into the beltbuckle with the keyhole. Make surethe belt is not twisted.


Your vehicle is equipped with aPassenger Sensing System located inthe front passenger seat for the frontpassenger frontal airbag, and a passen-ger airbag status indicator located ontop of the instrument panel.

Note: It is recommended that childrennot be placed in the front passengerseat, even with the Passenger SensingSystem. All children should be properlysecured in a rear seat.

SAFETY & SECURITY

Remote Keyless Entry andContent Theft-Deterrent Systems (if equipped)

Remote KeylessEntry SystemThe Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) trans -mitter is integral tothe ignition key.Functions include:

(Lock): Press thisbutton to lock all the doors and arm theContent Theft-Deterrent System.

(Unlock): Press this button tounlock all the doors and disarm theContent Theft-Deterrent System.

(Panic Alarm): Press this buttonto activate the panic alarm. The hazardlamps will flash and an alarm willsound for about 28 seconds. To cancelthe alarm, press any button on thetransmitter.Content Theft-Deterrent SystemThe Content Theft-Deterrent System willbe armed only if the doors are lockedusing the remote transmitter. It will notarm if the doors are locked using thekey or the manual door lock.To cancel the alarm, press any buttonon the transmitter or unlock either frontdoor with the key.

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COMFORT

Front Seat Adjustments

Seat Adjustment• Lift the bar (A) under the front of the

seat to slide the seat to the desiredposition; then release the bar.

Seat Height Adjustment (Driver’s Seat only)• Turn the height adjustment knob (B)

on the outboard side of the driver’sseat cushion to raise or lower theseat.

Seatback Recline Adjustment• Lift the recline lever (C) on the out-

board side of the seat to move theseatback to the desired position;then release the lever.

Lumbar Adjustment (Driver’s Seat only)• Raise or lower the lumbar support

lever (D) on the outboard side of thedriver’s seatback to adjust the posi-tion of the lumbar support.


Transmitter RangeThe RKE transmitter’s range is up toabout 65 feet (20 m). If range isreduced, check the:• Distance — you may be too far away.• Location — other vehicles or objects

may be blocking the signal.• Battery — it may be weak and need

to be replaced.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

OnStar®

Your vehicle may feature the OnStarSafe & Sound Plan or the uplevelOnStar Directions & Connections Plan,with one year of OnStar service from thedate you purchased your new vehicle.OnStar offers a variety of capabilities,such as Remote Door Unlock, AutomaticAirbag Deployment Response, andHands-Free Calling.Press the OnStar button to ask anOnStar Advisor about the service planyou have or to upgrade your plan. For more information, refer to yourOnStar Owner’s Guide, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827),or visit onstar.com.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

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Adjustable Head Restraints

To adjust the position of a headrestraint:• Pull up the head restraint to raise it.• Press the button on the guide sleeve

on top of the seatback to lower thehead restraint.


Climate Controls

Use the following controls to operate theclimate control system:Air Temperature: Turn the temperaturecontrol knob (A) to adjust the tempera-ture setting.

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(Fan): Turn the fan control knob (B)to adjust fan speed.Air Delivery: Turn the airflow selectionknob (C) to change the direction of theair delivery to vent, bi-level, floor, defogor defrost mode.A/C (Air Conditioning) (if equipped):With the fan turned on, press this buttonto turn the air conditioning on or off. Theair conditioning turns on automaticallywhen the defog or defrost mode isselected.

(Recirculation): Press this buttonto prevent outside air from entering thevehicle. Recirculation will not operatewhen the floor, defog or defrost mode isselected.

(Rear Defogger): Press this buttonto turn the rear window defogger on oroff. The heated outside rearview mirrors(if equipped) will also activate.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Note: When the recirculation mode isused for extended periods without the airconditioning, the air humidity increasesand the windows may fog more easily.

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Audio System Features

While most of the features on the audiosystem will look familiar, some of the fol-lowing may be new:

(Power/Volume): Press this knobto turn the system on or to mute the volume. Turn the knob to adjust the vol-ume. Press and hold the knob to turn offthe system.

(Seek): Press the right or leftSeek button to go to the next or previ-ous radio station or, when a CD is play-ing, to the next track or the start of thecurrent track.

(Tune): Press these buttonsto select radio stations or, when a CD isplaying, to select a track.SCAN: Press this button to scan radiostations. Press the button again to stopscanning.SOUND: Press this button to accessthe tone control (bass/treble), speakercontrol (balance/fade) and other systemfeatures. Press the pushbutton underthe desired feature to select it. Turn thevolume knob to adjust the setting.

ENTERTAINMENT

Radio/CD system

BAND: Press this button to switchbetween AM, FM, and XM (if equipped)bands. When playing a CD, press thisbutton to switch to the radio.FAV (Favorite): Press this button to gothrough up to six pages of any combina-tion (AM, FM, or XM, if equipped) of preset favorite radio stations. On eachpage, up to six presets are available byusing the six pushbuttons below theradio display.CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press this button to switch to CD operation. Pressit again to switch to operation of an auxiliary device, such as a portableaudio player.Portable Audio Device: A portableaudio device (such as an iPod® or MP3player) can be connected to the auxiliaryinput jack located on the radio. Pressthe AUX button to play audio from theportable device over the vehicle speak-ers. To optimize speaker volume, fullyincrease the volume level of the portabledevice.Favorite StationsBefore setting your preset stations, parkthe vehicle.

You can set up to six pages of any combination (AM, FM, or XM, ifequipped) of favorite radio stations, withup to six stations stored on each page.

Note: Engaging in extended searchingfor specific audio stations or songs byusing buttons and knobs — or givingextended attention to entertainment tasks— can lead you to look away from theroad frequently or for prolonged periods,which may cause you to miss seeingthings on the road that you need to see.Avoid engaging in extended searching forspecific items while driving.


The followingaudio controlsare located onthe steeringwheel:+ VOLUME –:Toggle theouter button(A) upward ordownward toadjust the volume.PWR: Press this button to turn the system on or off, or simply tap this button to mute the system.MODE: Press this button to switchbetween AM, FM, XM (if equipped),CD and AUX operation.SEEK: Press this button to go to thenext preset radio station or, when a CDis playing, to the next track.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Audio Steering Wheel Controls(if equipped)

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Set Number of Favorite Station Pages1. Press and hold the FAV button to

display the setup menu.2. Press the pushbutton below the

desired number of favorite stationpages.

3. Press the FAV button. You may nowbegin storing your favorite stations forthe chosen number of pages.

Store Favorite Stations1. Tune in the desired radio station.2. Press the FAV button to display the

pages where the station is to bestored.

3. Press and hold one of the six push-buttons until a beep sounds.

4. Repeat the steps for each pushbuttonon each page.

Playing MP3 FilesThe audio system has MP3 file playbackcapability. When playing a CD contain-ing MP3 audio tracks, an MP3 label willbe displayed.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

XM® Radio

XM Radio offers more than 170 channels of digital-quality sound thatgoes wherever you go — coast to coast.After a free three-month trial period, activation and service subscriptionfees apply. Service is based in the continental U.S. and Canada. Formore information, visit XM online atwww.XMradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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The lever on the right side of the steer-ing column operates the front windshieldwipers and the rear wiper. Windshield Wipers/WasherTo operate the front wipers and washer,move the lever to the following positions:OFF: Move the lever to this position toturn off the windshield wipers.INT (Intermittent): Move the lever up tothe first position to choose a delayedwiping cycle. Turn the band to adjust thedelay between wipes.LO (Low Speed): Move the lever up tothe second position for steady, low-speed wipes.HI (High Speed): Move the lever up tothe third position for rapid, high-speedwipes.

(Washer): Pull the lever toward youto spray washer fluid on the windshieldand activate the wipers.Rear Wiper/WasherThe rear wiper and washer operate inthe following positions:

(Rear Wiper): Turn the end of thelever to the first position to operate therear wiper continuously.

CONVENIENCE

Wipers/Washer Controls

The cruisecontrol buttonsare located onthe right sideof the steeringwheel.Set CruiseControl1. Press

the(On/Off) button to turn on cruise control.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed.3. Press the SET– button. An indicator

light on the instrument panel clusterwill illuminate.

4. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal.

Increase Speed• Press and release the RES+ button

to increase speed by 1 mph.• Press and hold the RES+ button until

you reach the desired speed; thenrelease the button.

• Use the accelerator to reach thedesired speed; then press the SET–button. Release the button and theaccelerator pedal.

Cruise Control (if equipped)

(Rear Washer): Turn the end of thelever to the second position to spraywasher fluid on the rear window andoperate the rear wiper continuously.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

The outside rearview mirrors may beadjusted using the controls located onthe left side of the instrument panel.• Use the selector switch to select the

driver-side (left) mirror or passenger-side (right) mirror; then use the control pad to move the mirror inthe desired direction.



Sunroof (if equipped)

The control switch for the sunroof islocated on the headliner between thesun visors.Vent• To open the sunroof to the vent

position, press and hold the driver’sside of the switch. Press and hold thepassenger’s side of the switch toclose the sunroof.

Open/Close• To fully open the sunroof, press

and hold the passenger’s side ofthe switch. Press and hold the driver’s side of the switch to closethe sunroof.

Sunshade• The sunshade must be manually

opened and closed.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Reduce Speed• 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• To return to a set speed after having

used the brakes, press the RES+ button. Vehicle speed must be morethan 24 mph.

End Cruise Control• Step lightly on the brake pedal (or

clutch pedal, if equipped) to cancelcruise control but retain the set speedin memory.

• Press the button to erase theset speed and turn off cruise control.


Power Mirrors (if equipped)

6. Pull the release handles on the rearside of each seat cushion.

7. Lift and fold up the seat cushion.

8. Clip the hook to the front seat headrestraint to secure the folded rearseat.

Reverse this process to return the rearseat to the upright position.• Before lowering the seat cushion,

place the safety belt buckles behindthe rear seat position so they are notpinched under the seat.

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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. Detach the center safety belt by

inserting the key into the slot in themini buckle and pressing the releasebutton.

3. Pull up the release knob on top of theseatback.

4. Fold each seatback forward anddown.

To fold and tumble the rear seatbacksfor more cargo space:5. Move the safety belt buckles out of

the space between the seatback andseat cushion.

Folding Rear Seat


Automatic Transmission Hold Mode (if equipped)

This feature allows the automatic trans-mission to stay in a specific gear range.When the Hold mode is selected in the“D” position, the transmission is held in3rd gear, which locks out overdrive (4thgear) and provides additional torqueand responsiveness at most higherspeeds. This allows for engine brakingduring higher speed descents anddecelerations.Similarly, if the Hold mode is selected inthe “2” position, the transmission willstart in 2nd gear (instead of 1st), helpingto reduce wheelspin when starting outon slippery surfaces.

Cupholders

Two cupholders are located in the centerof the instrument panel. • To open the front cupholder door,

press on its outer edge.There also is a cupholder located in therear of the center console.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp/Check Engine Light

If the light is flashing: A misfire condi-tion has been detected. When it is safeto do so, stop the vehicle and turn theengine off. Wait 10 seconds and restartthe engine. If the light continues to flash,see your dealer for service as soon aspossible.If the light is on steady: If you recentlyput fuel into your vehicle, reinstall thefuel cap, making sure that it is tight. Afew driving trips with the cap properlyinstalled should turn off the light.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE• Before raising the rear seatbacks,place the safety belts into the sideretaining clips (A) to avoid catchingthe belt behind the seatback.

• To raise the seatback, lift it up andpush it rearward until it locks in place.

• Place the safety belt buckles andcenter seat safety belt in their originalpositions.


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Select the Hold Mode1. Place the shift lever in the gear range

you want to hold.2. Press the HOLD button (A) located

on the shift lever console. (The HOLDindicator light on the instrument panelcluster will illuminate.)

To turn off the Hold mode and return tonormal automatic transmission opera-tion, press the HOLD button again.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

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Note: Since selecting the Hold mode inthe “D” position locks the transmissionin 3rd gear and prevents downshifts to2nd or 1st gear, acceleration from astandstill or near standstill on dry pave-ment will be slower than expected. TheHold mode should not be selected dur-ing these situations.

Automatic Transmission ColdWeather Shifting (if equipped)

When operating your vehicle in severecold conditions, the transmission may beprevented from shifting into 4th gearuntil the transmission fluid has warmedup to its operational temperature. It maytake several miles of driving to warm upthe fluid and enable the 4th gear upshift.

Up-Shift Light (if equipped)

Vehicles with a manual transmissionare equipped with an Up-Shift light thatindicates when to shift to achieve thebest possible fuel economy.When the (Up-Shift) light on theinstrument panel cluster illuminates, shiftto the next higher gear when conditionspermit.It is normal for the light to turn on andoff if the position of the acceleratorpedal is changed quickly. When down-shifting, ignore the light.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Manual Transmission ReverseLockout Feature (if equipped)

This feature prevents the engagement ofReverse (R) gear when the vehicle ismoving forward.• To shift into Reverse (R), depress the

clutch pedal; then lift up the ring onthe shift lever and shift into Reverse(R). Slowly release the clutch pedalwhile pressing the accelerator pedal.


Note: Shifting into Reverse (R) gearwhile your vehicle is moving forwardcould damage the transmission. Shiftinto Reverse (R) only after the vehicleis stopped.

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While the fluid is warming up, your vehi-cle will shift normally between 1st, 2ndand 3rd gear.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.


The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts youwhen a significant reduction in pressureoccurs in one or more of your vehicle’stires by illuminating the (Low TirePressure) warning light on the instru-ment panel cluster. The low tire pressurewarning light will remain on until youcorrect the tire pressure.Correcting the Tire PressureWhen the low tire pressure warning lightilluminates, you must inflate the tire tothe proper tire pressure (just as youmust refuel the vehicle when the lowfuel warning light illuminates). The Tireand Loading Information label shows thecorrect tire pressure for the tires whenthey’re cold. “Cold” means your vehiclehas been sitting for at least three hoursor driven no more than one mile.During cooler conditions, the low tirepressure warning light may appear whenthe vehicle is first started and then turnoff as you start to drive. This could bean early indicator that the tire pressuresare getting low and the tires need to beinflated to the proper pressure.

See Sections 3 and 5 of your Owner Manual.

Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor canalert you about low tire pressure, but itdoesn’t replace normal monthly tire maintenance.

Reset the Engine Oil Life System

The Oil Life System calculates engine oillife based on vehicle use and illuminatesthe (Change Engine Oil) light onthe instrument panel cluster when it’snecessary to change your engine oil andfilter. The Oil Life System should bereset only following an oil change.To reset the Oil Life System:1. Turn on the ignition, with the

engine off.2. Fully press and release the

accelerator pedal three times withinfive seconds.

3. Turn off the ignition.See Sections 3 and 5 of your Owner Manual.

Tire Pressure Monitor

3. Lift the hood and release the hoodprop from its retainer on the under-side of the hood. Place the hood propinto the slot on the inner fender.

To close the hood:1. Lift up on the hood to relieve pres-

sure on the hood prop. Remove thehood prop from the slot in the innerfender and return the prop to itsretainer on the underside of the hood.

2. Lower the hood to 8–10 inchesabove the vehicle and release it tolatch it fully. Check to ensure thatit is latched properly and repeatif necessary.


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Opening the Hood

To open the hood:1. Pull the (Hood Release) handle

(A) located on the lower-left side ofthe instrument panel.

2. At the front of the vehicle, feel underthe front-center lip of the hood for thesecondary hood release and push thelever up, using a squeezing motion.

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Roadside Assistance

Pontiac Owner Center

1-800-ROADSIDE(1-800-762-3743)TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438As the proud owner of a new Pontiac, youare automatically enrolled in the PontiacRoadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide youwith peace of mind as you drive in the cityor travel the open road. Pontiac’s Roadside Assistance toll-freenumber is staffed by a team of technicallytrained advisors who are available 24hours a day, 365 days a year, to provideminor repair information or make arrange-ments to tow your vehicle to the nearestPontiac dealer.Pontiac will provide the following ser vicesfor 5 years/100,000 miles at no expenseto you:• Fuel delivery• Lockout service (identification required)• Tow to nearest dealer for warranty

service• Flat tire assistance• Jump startsIn many instances, mechanical failures arecovered under Pontiac’s comprehensivewarranty. However, when other servicesare utilized, our advisors will explain anypayment obligations you might incur.

The Pontiac Owner Center, a compli -mentary service for Pontiac owners, is a one-stop resource to enhance yourPontiac ownership experience. Exclusivemember benefits include online servicereminders, vehicle maintenance tips,online owner manual, special privilegesand more. Sign up today at www.gmownercenter.com/pontiac.

For prompt and efficient assistance whencalling, please provide the following infor-mation to the advisor:• Location of the vehicle• Telephone number and your location• Vehicle model, year and color• Vehicle mileage• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)• Vehicle license plate numberPontiac reserves the right to limit servicesor reimbursement to an owner or driverwhen, in Pontiac’s judgment, the claimsbecome excessive in frequency or type ofoccurrence.Roadside Assistance and OnStarIf you have a current OnStar subscription,press the OnStar button and the vehiclewill send your current GPS location to anOnStar Advisor who will speak to you,assess your problem, contact RoadsideAssistance and relay your exact locationso you will get the help you need.

Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner Manualfor complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on the latest information available at thetime of printing and is subject to change without notice. © 2008 GM Corp. All rights reserved.

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2010 Pontiac G3 Miami