Pontiac g8 Automobile User Manual


 
Speedometer
The speedometer can display
your speed in both miles per
hour (MPH) and kilometers per
hour (km/h). You can select
between MPH and km/h using
the UNITS display in the DIC.
See DIC Operation and Displays
on page 4-22 for more information.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine
speed in revolutions per minute.
Safety Belt Reminders
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the engine is started, a chime
will come on for several seconds
to remind people to fasten their
safety belts, unless the driver’s
safety belt is already buckled.
The safety belt light will also come on
and stay on for several seconds,
then it will flash for several more.
The safety belt light will also come on
and stay on for several seconds,
then it will flash for several more.
This chime and light is repeated if the
driver remains unbuckled and the
vehicle is in motion. If the driver’s belt
is already buckled, neither the chime
nor the light will come on.
Passenger Safety Belt
Reminder Light
If your vehicle has this light,
several seconds after the engine
is started, a chime will sound
for several seconds to remind the
front passenger to buckle their
safety belt. The passenger safety
belt light will also come on and
stay on for several seconds, then it
will flash for several more.
This chime and light are repeated if
the passenger remains unbuckled
and the vehicle is in motion.
If the passenger’s safety belt is
buckled, neither the chime nor the
light will come on.
4-12 Instruments and Controls