Pontiac g8 Automobile User Manual


 
9 Airbag Fault
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the airbag system
or safety belt pretensioner system.
See Airbag System on page 1-20
and “Safety Belt Pretensioners”
under Lap-Shoulder Belt on
page 1-14. The Airbag Readiness
light may also come on in the
instrument panel cluster. See Airbag
Readiness Light on page 4-13.
See your dealer/retailer.
{ Alarm Activated
This message is displayed when
the content theft-deterrent system
was activated by an attempted
break-in. The messages may
also include the location on the
vehicle where the break-in
was attempted. See Content
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-13
for more information.
" Alternator
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the battery charging
system. The charging system light
may also come on in the instrument
panel cluster. See Charging System
Light on page 4-15. Driving while this
message is on could drain the
battery. Turn off all unnecessary
accessories. Have the electrical
system checked as soon as possible.
See your dealer/retailer.
Battery Saver Mode On
This message is displayed when the
battery voltage level is low.
$ Brake
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the brake system.
The Brake System Warning light may
also come on in the instrument panel
cluster. See Brake System Warning
Light on page 4-15. When this
message is on, stop the vehicle on
the side of the road. Do not continue
driving until you know that braking is
possible or that the cause of the
problem has been corrected, see
your dealer/retailer. This message
also indicates low brake fluid. Check
the brake fluid level. See Brakes on
page 9-25.
* Check Engine
If this message and the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp come on and
stay on when driving, the system
may require servicing. Although the
vehicle may still be drivable and
not require towing, take the vehicle
to your dealer/retailer as soon
as possible. If this message comes
on when the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp is flashing, reduce the
vehicle’s speed and load until the
lamp stops flashing, then take
the vehicle to your dealer/retailer as
soon as possible. See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 4-18
for more information.
Instruments and Controls 4-27