Your Pontiac G8 key

Your Pontiac G8 key
One Pontiac G8 key, located inside the Remote Pontiac G8 keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, can be used for the ignition and all locks except the glovebox.
Press the button on the RKE transmitter to extend the Pontiac G8 key.
Press the button and the Pontiac G8 key blade to retract the Pontiac G8 key.
A fixed blade Pontiac G8 key is also supplied for the glovebox. See your Pontiac G8 dealer/retailer if a new Pontiac G8 key
is needed. Notice: If you ever lock your Pontiac G8 keys in the Pontiac G8, you may have
to damage the Pontiac G8 to get in. Be sure you have spare Pontiac G8 keys. Contact Roadside Assistance or OnStar if you are locked out of the Pontiac G8.

system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device. Changes or modifications tothis system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to use this
equipment. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range, try this: • Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from the Pontiac G8. Stand closer
during rainy or snowy weather. • Check the location. Other
Pontiac G8s or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few
steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again. • Check the transmitter’s battery.• If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your Pontiac G8 dealer/retailer or a qualified technician for service.

Remote Pontiac G8 keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation The Remote Pontiac G8 keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter functions will work up to 195 feet (60 m) away from
the Pontiac G8. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. The following functions may be
available if the Pontiac G8 has the RKE system. Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors. If enabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC), the turn signal indicators flash or the
horn sounds to indicate locking has occurred. If any door is open when Q is pressed, the horn sounds five times.
All doors lock except the open door. If the driver door is open when Q is
pressed, all doors lock except the driver door. Pressing Q may also arm the content theft-deterrent system.
K (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors depending on the personalization setting.
To customize remote unlocking, If enabled through the DIC, the turn
signal indicators flash to indicate unlocking has occurred.

Pontiac G8 Locator/Panic Alarm):
Press and release one time to locate
the Pontiac G8. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps.
Press and hold L for at least
two seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn
signals flash untilLis pressed again or the Pontiac G8 key is placed in the
ignition and turned to ON/RUN. / (Remote Pontiac G8 Start):
For Pontiac G8s with this feature, press to start the engine from outside the Pontiac G8 using the
RKE transmitter. Personal Identity Pontiac G8 keys
This system stores electronic
settings for two different Pontiac G8 keys. The settings are stored when a
personal identity Pontiac G8 key is removed
from the ignition and recalled when Q on the RKE transmitter is pressed.
Programming Transmitters to the Pontiac G8
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to this Pontiac G8 will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and programmed through your
Pontiac G8 dealer/retailer. When the
replacement transmitter is
programmed to this Pontiac G8, all
remaining transmitters must also be
reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen
transmitters will no longer work once
the new transmitter is programmed.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the Replace Battery in Remote Pontiac G8 key message displays in the DIC. The battery is not rechargeable. See your Pontiac G8 dealer/retailer to replacethe battery.