Page 1 2006 Pontiac G6 Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-2 Rear Seats ... 1-9 Safety Belts ... 1-10 Child Restraints ... 1-30 Airbag System ... 1-56 Restraint System Check ... 1-71 Features and Controls ... 2-1 Keys ...
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, and the PONTIAC Emblem, are registered trademarks; and the name G6 is a trademark of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Page 4 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Power Seat ...1-3 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Heated Seats ...1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-6 Easy Entry Seat ...1-6 Power Lift Seat ...1-8 Rear Seats ...1-9 60/40 Split Bench Seat (Sedan and Coupe) ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-10 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-14...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Page 9: Power Seat
Power Seat If your vehicle has this feature, the control is located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. To adjust the seat, do the following: • Move the seat forward or rearward by pushing the control toward the front or back of the vehicle. •...
Page 10 Heated Seats Your vehicle may have heated front seats. The buttons are located on the outboard side of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats. Press the top of the switch to turn the feature on. The seat will heat to the high setting. The indicator light above the switch will be lit next to the number 2.
Page 11 But do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body.
Page 12: Head Restraints
Head Restraints The head restraints on both the front and rear seats are adjustable. Press the button on the side of the post to adjust the head restraint. Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head.
Page 13 CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. If your vehicle is a two-door model, the front passenger seat makes it easier to get in and out of the rear seat.
Page 14: Power Lift Seat
2. Slide the seat forward. 3. Move the seatback to its original position after the passenger enters the rear seat area. 4. Move the seat rearward until it locks into place. Make sure both the seat and seatback are locked. Power Lift Seat Your vehicle may have this feature.
Page 15: Rear Seats
Rear Seats 60/40 Split Bench Seat (Sedan and Coupe) Folding the Seatback To fold down the rear seatback, do the following: 1. The handles that are used to lower the rear seatbacks are located on the upper edge of the trunk opening. Open the trunk. Pull the driver’s side handle to open the larger side of the seatback.
Page 16: Safety Belts
Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she cannot wear a safety belt properly.
Page 17: Why Safety Belts Work
In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work. You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive.
Page 18 Put someone on it. 1-12 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.
Page 19 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-13...
Page 20: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-14 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts...
Page 21: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident — even one that is not your fault — you and your passengers can be hurt.
Page 22 3. If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop or is a coupe, and the safety belt is not routed through the guide on the head restraint, slide the edge of the belt webbing through the opening on the guide. Be sure the belt is not twisted. 4.
Page 23 7. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 24 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 1-18 CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 25 What is wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 26 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-20 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 27 What is wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 28: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 29: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.
Page 30 Lap-Shoulder Belt The rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here is how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
Page 31 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 32 CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. 1-26 If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, secure the safety belt latch plate when the hardtop is down and the...
Page 33: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides (Sedan and Coupe Only) Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 34 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 1-28 CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
Page 35: Safety Belt Pretensioners
4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-23. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides.
Page 36: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. 1-30 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
Page 37 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
Page 38 1-32 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 39: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 40 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 41 CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant’s body, the back and shoulders.
Page 42: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous ﬂat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 43 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 44 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 45: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. General Motors recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.
Page 46 Conﬁgurations for Use of Child Restraints A. Child restraint using LATCH B. Child restraint or occupant using safety belt A. Occupant prohibited B. Child restraint using LATCH A. Child restraint using LATCH B. Child restraint or occupant using safety belt C.
Page 47: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraint...
Page 48 Lower Anchors Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B). 1-42 Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle.
Page 49 Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some top tether-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached.
Page 50 (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. Seating positions with top tether anchors. Rear Seat — Retractable Hardtop To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion, showing where the anchors are located.
Page 51 Coupe Retractable hardtop models do not have top tether anchors in any seating position. Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger’s position in a coupe or sedan model or in any position if your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.
Page 52 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint,...
Page 53 You cannot secure three child restraints using the LATCH anchors in the rear seat at the same time, but you can install two of them. If you want to do this, install one LATCH child restraint in the passenger-side position, and install the other one either in the driver’s-side position or in the center position.
Page 54 4. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors, if equipped, in the vehicle. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. If the child restraint is forward-facing, attach and tighten the top tether, if equipped, to the top tether anchor.
Page 55: (Latch)
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-41. If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Page 56 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-50...
Page 57 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 58: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s airbag. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-39. In addition, your vehicle has the passenger sensing system.
Page 59 If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-41. There is no top tether anchor in the right front passenger’s position. Do not secure a child seat in this position if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must...
Page 60 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 6. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-54...
Page 61 7. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 62: Airbag System
Airbag System Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and another frontal airbag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle may also have a seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver and for the right front passenger. Your vehicle may also have roof mounted side impact airbags.
Page 63 CAUTION: (Continued) They are not designed to inﬂate in frontal, in rollover or in rear crashes. Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly, whether or not there is an airbag for that person. CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye.
Page 64: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-58 The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side.
Page 65 If your vehicle has a seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver, it is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. If your vehicle has a seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger, it is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door.
Page 66 If your vehicle has a roof-mounted side impact airbag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver, it is in the ceiling above the side windows. 1-60 If your vehicle has a roof-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger and the person seated directly behind that passenger, it is in the ceiling above the side windows.
Page 67: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other...
Page 68 If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that does not move or deform, the threshold level for the reduced deployment is about 12 to 16 mph (19 to 26 km/h), and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 18 to 24 mph (29 to 38.5 km/h).
Page 69: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inﬂator, which inﬂates the airbag. The inﬂator, airbag and related hardware are all part of the airbag modules.
Page 70: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? After the airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inﬂated. Some components of the airbag module — the steering wheel hub for the driver’s airbag, the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s bag, the side of the seatback closest to the door for the seat-mounted side impact airbags (if equipped) and the...
Page 71: Passenger Sensing System
In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inﬂate only once. After an airbag inﬂates, you will need some new parts for your airbag system.
Page 72 The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger’s seat. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the passenger’s frontal airbag should be enabled (may inﬂate) or not. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat.
Page 73 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag if: • the right front passenger seat is unoccupied • the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant seat • the system determines that a small child is present in a forward-facing child restraint •...
Page 74 For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag, depending upon the person’s seating posture and body build. Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly —...
Page 75 CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag.
Page 76: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11.
Page 77: Restraint System Check
Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether this will affect my airbag system? Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module (located under the center console), or the instrument panel can affect the operation of the airbag system.
Page 78: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
Page 79: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Door Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Door Ajar Reminder ...2-11 Delayed Locking ...2-12 Automatic Door Lock ...2-12 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...2-13 Lockout Protection ...2-13 Trunk ...2-14 Windows ...2-16...
Page 80 Section 2 Mirrors ...2-39 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-39 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ® with OnStar and Compass ...2-39 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass ...2-41 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-43 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-43 ® OnStar System ...2-44 Features and Controls Storage Areas ...2-45...
Page 81: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 82: Remote Keyless Entry System
One key is used for the ignition and all locks. When a new vehicle is delivered to the dealer, the key has a key tag. This tag has a bar-coded key code that tells your dealer how to make extra keys. This tag may be removed and kept by your dealer.
Page 83: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: •...
Page 84 The following functions may be available if your vehicle has the remote keyless entry system. (Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has this feature, the engine may be started from outside the vehicle using the remote keyless entry transmitter. See “Remote Vehicle Start” later in this section for more detailed information.
Page 85: Battery Replacement
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer.
Page 86: Remote Vehicle Start
Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature. This feature allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. It may also start the vehicle’s heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. When the remote start system is active and the vehicle has an automatic climate control system, it will automatically regulate the inside temperature.
Page 87 If you enter the vehicle after a remote start, and the engine is still running, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn to ON to drive the vehicle. 4. To manually shut off a remote start, do any of the following.
Page 88: Doors And Locks
Remote Start Ready (Automatic Transmission Only) If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start feature, it may have the remote start ready feature. This feature allows your dealer to add the manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature. If the keyless entry transmitter has a plus (+) symbol on the back cover, your vehicle has the remote start ready feature.
Page 89: Power Door Locks
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your key or remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the door. Turn the key clockwise to lock the door. From the inside, use the manual lock knobs or the power lock switches.
Page 90: Delayed Locking
Delayed Locking This feature allows the driver to delay the locking of the vehicle. It will not operate with the key in the ignition. See Lockout Protection on page 2-13. Press the driver’s power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter lock button once.
Page 91: Programmable Automatic Door Unlock
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock If you have a vehicle with a manual transaxle, the doors will automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off. The automatic unlock feature cannot be programmed. If you have a vehicle with an automatic transaxle, it was programmed at the factory to unlock when the shift lever is moved to PARK (P).
Page 92: Trunk
Trunk To open the trunk from the outside, use the key or press the trunk release button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. When closing the trunk, close from the center of the lid to ensure it fully latches. 2-14 CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can...
Page 93: Remote Trunk Release
Remote Trunk Release From the inside, press this button located on the driver’s door near the map pocket to open the trunk. You can open the trunk only while the vehicle is stationary. Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle.
Page 94: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 95: Power Windows
Power Windows Coupe Switches The power window switches for all the windows are located on the driver’s door armrest. Each passenger door also has a power window switch for its own Sedan Switches shown; Retractable Hardtop similar window. Press the front of the switch to the ﬁrst position to lower the window to the desired level.
Page 96 Window Indexing (Coupe and Retractable Hardtop) This feature automatically lowers the window a small amount when the door is opened. Then, when the door is closed, the window will automatically raise fully. Power Window Initialize (Coupe and Retractable Hardtop) After a power reconnect, such as battery replacement, the indexing feature will not function until the system is initialized.
Page 97: Sun Visors
Sun Visors Swing down the visors to block glare. The visors can be removed from the center mount and swung to the side. The visors also have extenders that can be pulled out for additional blockage. Your vehicle may have lighted vanity mirrors on the driver’s and passenger’s visors.
Page 98: How The System Alarm Is Activated
How the System Alarm is Activated If the system is armed, it can be activated by: • Opening the driver’s door or trunk. This will cause a ten second pre-alarm chirp followed by a thirty second full alarm of horn and lights. •...
Page 99: Pass-Key ® Iii
® PASS-Key III+ Operation Your vehicle is equipped with PASS-Key (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key theft-deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do anything special to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. ®...
Page 100: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
If you are ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and stays on, you may be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the ®...
Page 101: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to four different positions. Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with your hand.
Page 102: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will allow the radio, retractable hardtop, if equipped, and power windows to continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned OFF, or when the driver’s door is opened. If the front passenger door is opened the windows and sunroof function is discontinued.
Page 103 3. If your engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds.
Page 104: Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedal
Starting Your 3.9L V6 Engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine warms up. Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner.
Page 105: Engine Coolant Heater
The switch used to adjust the pedals is located on the left side of the instrument panel. To use your adjustable throttle and brake pedal feature, do the following: The adjustable pedal feature is meant to be used with the adjustable seat and adjustable steering wheel controls to reach a safe and comfortable position.
Page 106: Automatic Transaxle Operation
3. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a ﬁre. You could be seriously injured.
Page 107 CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 108 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous.
Page 109 LOW (L): This position, available on the SE model, gives you more power but lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). You can use LOW (L) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on.
Page 110: Manual Transaxle Operation
SECOND (2) Gear Start Feature When accelerating your vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you may want to shift into SECOND (2) gear. A higher gear allows you to gain more traction on slippery surfaces. With the MSM feature, the vehicle can be set to pull away in SECOND (2) gear.
Page 111: Parking Brake
THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), and FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6) the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.
Page 112: Shifting Into Park (P)
To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake handle up until you can press the release button. Hold the release button in as you move the brake handle all the way down. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts.
Page 113 Use the following procedure to shift into PARK (P): 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by holding in the button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle.
Page 114: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your automatic transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Page 115: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell.
Page 116: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle.
Page 117: Mirrors
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror The mirror can be adjusted two ways. First, to adjust the height of the mirror, adjust the arm that connects the mirror to the windshield. Second, adjust the angle of the mirror, by moving the mirror to a position that allows you to see out of the back window.
Page 118: Compass Operation
Compass Operation Press the on/off button once to turn the compass on or off. When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the compass will show two character boxes for a few seconds. After a few seconds, the mirror will display the current compass direction.
Page 119: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
2. Press and hold the on/off button until a zone number appears on the display. 3. Once the zone number appears on the display, press the on/off button quickly until you reach the correct zone number. If C appears in the compass window, the compass may need calibration.
Page 120 Compass Calibration If after a few seconds the display does not show a compass direction, (N for North for example), there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, note pad holder, or similar object. If the letter C appears in the compass window, the compass may need to be reset or calibrated.
Page 121: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors The controls for the outside power mirrors, are located on the driver’s door. Move the selector switch located next to the control pad to the left or right to choose either the driver’s side or passenger’s side mirror. To adjust a mirror, use the arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror in the desired direction.
Page 122: Onstar System
® OnStar System ® OnStar uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. ® A complete OnStar user’s guide and the terms and ®...
Page 123: Storage Areas
® OnStar Personal Calling ® As an OnStar subscriber, the Personal Calling capability is an available hands-free wireless phone that is integrated into the vehicle. Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges. ®...
Page 124: Convenience Net
Convenience Net The vehicle may have a convenience net located on the back wall or the sides of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over. The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store those in the trunk as far forward as possible.
Page 125: Sunroof - Panoramic
To close the sunroof, press the front of the switch and hold it until the sunroof is closed. The sunroof will stop if the switch is released. Close the sunshade by hand. The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure.
Page 126 2 (First-Open Position): Turn the control to this position to open the panoramic sunroof about a third of the way. The second glass panel will retract and the fourth glass panel will stack above the roof. The sunshade will automatically retract to this position. 3 (Second-Open Position): Turn the control to this position to open the panoramic sunroof about half-way.
Page 127: Retractable Hardtop
Retractable Hardtop The following procedures explain the proper operation of the retractable hardtop. The retractable hardtop will not operate if the trunk cargo cover is not in place. If the retractable hardtop is lowered or raised multiple times, the engine should be running while doing so to prevent drain on the vehicle’s battery.
Page 128 Notice: If you lower the retractable hardtop in cold weather (0°F/ 18°C or lower), you may damage top components. Do not lower the retractable hardtop in cold weather. 1. Park on a level surface and shift the automatic transaxle into PARK (P), or a manual transaxle into NEUTRAL with the parking brake set.
Page 129: Raising The Retractable Hardtop
Raising the Retractable Hardtop 1. Park on a level surface and shift the automatic transaxle into PARK (P), or a manual transaxle into NEUTRAL with the parking brake set. 2. The vehicle’s engine must be on or in ACC, and the trunk cargo cover must be in place.
Page 130 NOTES 2-52...
Page 131 Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Windshield Washer ...3-10 Cruise Control ...3-10 Headlamps ...3-14 Headlamps on Reminder ...3-14...
Page 132 Section 3 Security Light ...3-44 Cruise Control Light ...3-44 Highbeam On Light ...3-44 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-44 Fuel Gage ...3-45 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-45 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-45 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-46 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-48 DIC Vehicle Personalization ...3-52 Audio System(s) ...3-54 Setting the Time for Radios without...
Page 133 NOTES...
Page 134: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 135 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Side Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-28. B. Side Window Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-28. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. D.
Page 136: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located in the center of the instrument panel.
Page 137: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever that allows you to tilt and telescope the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. To tilt and telescope the wheel, pull down the lever. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position, pull up the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Page 138: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 139: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Use this lever, located on the right side of the steering wheel, to operate the windshield wipers. (Off): Move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers. & (Intermittent; Speed Sensitive Wipers): Move the lever to this position for intermittent or speed sensitive operation.
Page 140: Windshield Washer
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. If the motor gets stuck, turn the wipers off, clear away the snow or ice, and then turn the wipers back on.
Page 141 Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.
Page 142 To set a speed do the following: 1. Press the on/off symbol to turn cruise control on. The indicator light on the button will come on. 2. Get to the speed you want. 3. Press the SET symbol and release it. The cruise symbol will display in the instrument panel cluster to show the system is engaged.
Page 143 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already engaged, • Push and hold the SET symbol until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. • To slow down in very small amounts, push the SET symbol brieﬂy.
Page 144: Headlamps
Headlamps The lever on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp switch has the following four positions: (Headlamps): This position turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps. (Parking Lamps): This position turns on the parking lamps and taillamps only.
Page 145: Delayed Headlamps
Delayed Headlamps The delayed headlamps feature will continue to illuminate the headlamps for 20 seconds after the key is turned to OFF, then the headlamps will automatically turn off. To override the 20 second delayed headlamp feature while it is active turn the turn signal/multifunction lever up one position and then back to AUTO.
Page 146: Automatic Headlamp System
Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, your automatic headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim. Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on top of the middle part of the instrument panel, so be sure it is not covered which will cause the automatic headlamp...
Page 147: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps If equipped, the fog lamp button is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. The ignition must be on to turn you fog lamps on. Push the button to turn the fog lamps on. An indicator light in the button will glow when the fog lamps are on.
Page 148: Dome Lamp
Dome Lamp Your vehicle may have a dome lamp. Your vehicle may have a dome lamp without a switch. If your vehicle does have a dome lamp with a switch, the following are the settings. (Off): Move the lever to this position to turn the lamp off, even when a door is opened.
Page 149: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
To reactivate the interior lamps, do one of the following: • Open any door. • Press any remote keyless entry transmitter button. • Press the power door lock switch. • Press the remote trunk release. • Turn the lamp that was left on to off and then to on again.
Page 150: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the climate control system will function as part of the remote start feature. The system will return to the last settings the vehicle was at when it was turned off.
Page 151 (Recirculation): Press the left side of the button to turn the recirculation mode on. When recirculation mode is selected, the air inside the vehicle will be recirculated through the climate control system and the vehicle, not from outside your vehicle. This mode is helpful when you are trying to limit odors from entering your vehicle and for maximum air conditioning performance in hot weather.
Page 152: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to choose from to clear fog or frost from your windshield.
Page 153: Automatic Climate Control System
Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. < REAR: Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated.
Page 154 Use the steps below to place the entire system in automatic mode: 1. Place the fan knob and the mode knob to AUTO. The display will now show the current set temperature. When auto is selected, the air conditioning operation and air inlet will be automatically controlled.
Page 155 If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the climate control display will initially show “AS” in place of the temperature to indicate the remote start has been activated. The system will automatically regulate the temperature according to the following: •...
Page 156 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the side window outlets. The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost modes. Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section. (Outside Air): Press the right side of this button to turn the outside air mode on.
Page 157 Temperature Control: Press the up and down arrows to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air conditioning compressor on and off. A light above the button will illuminate when the air conditioning is on. When air conditioning is selected or in AUTO mode, the system will run the air conditioning automatically to cool and dehumidify the air entering the vehicle.
Page 158: Outlet Adjustment
Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. < (Rear): Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light above the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated.
Page 159: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
Page 160 Your vehicle has this cluster or one very similar to it. It includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. Be sure to read about them. United States shown, Canada similar 3-30...
Page 161: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). When in manual shift mode, the odometer will change from the vehicle’s mileage to the letter M, for manual mode, and a number indicating the requested gear...
Page 162: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to on or start, 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...
Page 163: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module.
Page 164: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator – United States When the ignition key is turned to ON or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check.
Page 165 CAUTION: Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is failsafe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off.
Page 166: Charging System Light
Charging System Light The charging system light will come on for a few seconds when you turn on the ignition as a check to show you it is working. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving and you hear a chime, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system.
Page 167: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem.
Page 168: Traction Control System (Tcs) Warning Light
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light If the traction control warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the traction control system. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9 for more information. Traction Control System Active Light This light will appear when the traction control system...
Page 169: Enhanced Traction System Active Light
Enhanced Traction System Active Light This light will appear when the enhanced traction control system is limiting wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. Slippery road conditions may exist if this light appears, so adjust your driving accordingly.
Page 170: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the light comes on and you hear a chime, your engine is too hot! It means that your engine coolant has overheated. See Engine Overheating on page 5-30.
Page 171: If The Light Is Flashing
Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after awhile, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good, and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty.
Page 172: If The Light Is On Steady
If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling the Tank on page 5-8. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 173: Maintenance Schedule
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down.
Page 174: Security Light
Security Light For information regarding this light, see Theft-Deterrent Systems on page 2-19. Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 3-10 for more information.
Page 175: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage United States Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left, when the ignition is on. See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 3-45 for more information. Low Fuel Warning Light This light, on the fuel gage, comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel.
Page 176: Dic Operation And Displays
ENTER/ (Enter): Press this button to select a menu option or to acknowledge a warning message. The DIC messages will be read through your audio system display. DIC Operation and Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. If your vehicle has the uplevel audio system, the time and outside temperature will be shown on the ﬁrst line of the display and the DIC information will be shown on the...
Page 177 AV (Average) SPEED: Press the information button until AV SPEED is displayed. This shows the vehicle’s average speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour. Press and hold the enter button while AV SPEED is displayed to reset the average vehicle speed. OIL LIFE: Press the information button until OIL LIFE is displayed.
Page 178: Dic Warnings And Messages
When the desired option is reached, press the enter button to toggle between the modes of that option. To make a selection, press the MENU button again. If no selection is made within 10 seconds, the display will revert back to the previous information displayed. The MENU mode is exited when the information button is pressed, a 10 second time period has elapsed, the ignition is turned to OFF, or the end of the MENU...
Page 179 CHANGE OIL SOON: This message will display when the life of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed. When you acknowledge the Change Engine Oil message by clearing it from the display, you still must reset the engine oil life system separately. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-20, Engine Oil on page 5-17, and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information.
Page 180 LOW OIL LEVEL: This message may display on some vehicles. For correct operation of the low oil sensing system, your vehicle should be on a level surface. A false LOW OIL LEVEL message may appear if the vehicle is parked on a grade. The oil level sensing system does not check for actual oil level if the engine has been off for a short period of time, and the oil level is never checked while the engine is running.
Page 181 TOP MOVE COMPLT (Complete): If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, this message will display when the retractable hardtop has lowered or raised completely. See Lowering the Retractable Hardtop on page 2-49 and Raising the Retractable Hardtop on page 2-51 for more information. Top Not Allowed: If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop with an automatic transaxle, this message will display if the retractable hardtop button is pressed while...
Page 182: Dic Vehicle Personalization
DIC Vehicle Personalization The following personalization options may appear on your vehicle’s audio display by pressing the MENU button: UNITS: When UNITS appears on the display, press the enter button to move between METRIC or ENGLISH. When you have made your choice, press the MENU button to record your selection.
Page 183 LIGHT FLASH: If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, this option which allows the vehicle’s exterior perimeter lighting to ﬂash every time the lock or unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or disabled. When LIGHT FLASH appears on the display, press the enter button to move between OFF and ON.
Page 184: Audio System(S)
EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS: If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, this option which allows the vehicle’s exterior perimeter lighting to turn on each time the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or disabled. When EXT LIGHTS appears on the display, press the enter button to move between ON and OFF.
Page 185: Setting The Time For Radios Without Radio Data Systems (Rds)
Figure out which audio system is in your vehicle, ﬁnd out what your audio system can do, and how to operate all of its controls. Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off.
Page 186: Radio With Cd (Base Level)
Radio with CD (Base Level) United States shown, Canada similar Playing the Radio (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. 3-56 DISP (Display): Press this knob to switch the display between the time and the temperature or the radio station frequency and the temperature.
Page 187: Setting Preset Stations
To scan preset stations, press and hold either SEEK button for more than four seconds until you hear two beeps. The radio will go to the ﬁrst preset station stored on the pushbuttons, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press either SEEK button again to stop scanning presets.
Page 188: Radio Messages
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL/FADE / (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press and release the balance and fade button until BAL appears on the display. Turn the ADJ knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, press and release the balance and fade button until FADE appears on the display.
Page 189 The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled.
Page 190 SEEK : Press this button to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. The track number will appear on the display. If this button is pressed more than once, the player will continue moving backward through the CD.
Page 191: Radio With Cd (Up Level)
Radio with CD (Up Level) United States shown, Canada similar If your vehicle has the Monsoon audio system, included are eight speakers and an eight channel ampliﬁer. The radio will display MONSOON when the radio or the ignition is turned on. See your GM dealer for details. Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).
Page 192: Playing The Radio
XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and in Canada (if available). XM™ offers over 100 coast-to-coast channels including music, news, sports, talk, and children’s programming. XM™ provides digital quality audio and text information that includes song title and artist name.
Page 193: Finding A Station
Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The display will show the selection. ADJ (Adjust): Turn this knob to select radio stations. SEEK : Press the down or up arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Page 194 Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble) TONE / (Bass/Treble): Press and release this button until BASS, MID, or TREB appears on the display. Turn the ADJ knob to increase or to decrease. The display will show the bass, midrange, or treble level. If a station is weak or noisy, decrease the treble. To adjust bass, midrange, or treble to the middle position, select BASS, MID, or TREB.
Page 195: Rds And Xm
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Press the P-TYPE button to activate program type select mode. PTY for FM or PTYPE for XM and a program type will appear on the display. 2.
Page 196 If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message, press and release the MSG button. A new group of words will appear on the display after every press of the button. Once the complete message has been displayed, MSG will disappear from the display until another new message is received.
Page 197 Radio Display Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, Channels) after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating Updating encryption code No Signal Loss of signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) CH Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavail Channel no...
Page 198 Radio Display Message No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Locked Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Chk XMRcvr...
Page 199 Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off, ﬁrst press the eject button or the DISP knob. As each new track starts to play, the track number will appear on the display.
Page 200 RDM (Random): Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. T#, RANDOM, and RDM will appear on the display. T and the track number will appear on the display when each track starts to play. Press RDM again to turn off random play.
Page 201: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. •...
Page 202 Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming •...
Page 203 For XM™ (if equipped), press the DISP knob while in XM mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel: Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel Number/Channel Name. To change the default on the display, press the DISP knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob for two seconds.
Page 204 Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2.
Page 205 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL/FADE / (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the balance and fade button until BAL appears on the display. Turn the ADJ knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade between the front and rear speakers, push and release the balance and fade button until FADE appears on the display.
Page 206 BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type. To turn alternate frequency on, press and hold BAND for two seconds. FM ALT FREQ ON and AF will appear on the display. The radio may switch to stations with a stronger frequency.
Page 207 If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements, press and hold this button for two seconds and the radio will seek to a station that does. When a station that broadcasts traffic announcements is found, the radio will stop seeking and TRAF and brackets will appear on the display.
Page 208 Radio Display Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, Channels) after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating Updating encryption code No Signal Loss of signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) CH Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavail Channel no...
Page 209 Radio Display Message No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Locked Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Chk XMRcvr...
Page 210 Playing a CD If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD will start playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol will appear on the CD.
Page 211 To insert multiple CDs, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press and hold the LOAD button for two seconds. You will hear a beep and MULTI LOAD CD, then INSERT CD and the number will appear on the display.
Page 212 Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded CD For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the display. To play a speciﬁc CD, press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD you want to play. A small bar will appear under the CD number that is playing, and the track number will appear.
Page 213 To use random, do one of the following: • To play the tracks on the CD you are listening to in random order, press the RDM button. RANDOM TRACKS and RDM will appear on the display. Press RDM again to turn off random play. RANDOM OFF will appear on the display and RDM will disappear from the display.
Page 214 Using Song List / R Mode The six-disc CD changer has a feature called song list. This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections. To save tracks into the song list feature, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on and load it with at least one CD. See “LOAD”...
Page 215 To delete the entire song list, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the CD player on. 2. Press the song list button to turn song list on. S-LIST will appear on the display. 3. Press and hold the song list button for more than four seconds.
Page 216: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your vehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will not operate and LOCKED will appear on the display.
Page 217: (Four Spoke)
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Four Spoke) If your vehicle has this feature, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: SEEK : Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous radio station and stay there.
Page 218: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. For better radio reception, most AM radio stations will boost the power levels during the day, and then reduce these levels during the night.
Page 219: Backglass Antenna
Backglass Antenna The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger, located in the rear window. Make sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the grid lines on the glass are not damaged. If the inside surface is damaged, it could interfere with radio reception.
Page 220 NOTES 3-90...
Page 221: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Braking in Emergencies ...4-8 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-9 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ...4-11 ®...
Page 222: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-10. CAUTION: Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”...
Page 223: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: •...
Page 224 It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
Page 225: Control Of A Vehicle
What if there is an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. There is something else about drinking and driving that many people do not know.
Page 226: Braking
Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a second.
Page 227: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle may have anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, this warning light on the instrument panel will come on brieﬂy when you start your vehicle.
Page 228: Braking In Emergencies
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
Page 229: Traction Control System (Tcs)
If you do not have anti-lock brakes, use a “squeeze” braking technique. This will give you maximum braking while maintaining steering control. You can do this by pushing on the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressure. In an emergency, you will probably want to squeeze the brakes hard without locking the wheels.
Page 230 When the system is on, this warning light, located on the instrument panel cluster, will come on to let you know if there’s a problem, or if the system has been turned off. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin.
Page 231: Enhanced Traction System (Ets)
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Your vehicle may have an Enhanced Traction System (ETS) that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction.
Page 232: Stabilitrak ® System
When you turn the system off, the Enhanced Traction System warning light will come on and stay on. If the Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin when you press the button to turn the system off, the warning light will come on – but the system won’t turn off right away.
Page 233: Steering Tips
® StabiliTrak comes on automatically whenever you start your vehicle. To help assist you with directional control of the vehicle, you should always leave the system on. You can turn the traction control system and ® StabiliTrak off if you ever need to by pressing and holding the TC (traction control) on/off button.
Page 234: Steering In Emergencies
The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you are in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control.
Page 235: Off-Road Recovery
An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
Page 236: Passing
Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
Page 237: Loss Of Control
• Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane.
Page 238: Driving At Night
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited.
Page 239 No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision.
Page 240: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction is not as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires do not have much tread left, you will get even less traction.
Page 241: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 242: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. 4-22 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: •...
Page 243: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Page 244: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there is not another vehicle in your blind spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance.
Page 245: Highway Hypnosis
Here are some things you can check before a trip: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? • Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? •...
Page 246: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in ﬂat or rolling terrain. 4-26 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.
Page 247: Winter Driving
CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
Page 248: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 249 But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it is about freezing, 32°F (0°C), and freezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there.
Page 250: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: •...
Page 251 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 252: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck, but you must use caution.
Page 253: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certiﬁcation label.
Page 254 There is also important loading information on the Certiﬁcation label. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axle; see “Certiﬁcation Label” later in this section. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1.
Page 255 Example 1 Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) Available Occupant and Cargo Weight Total Item 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) 700 lbs (317 kg) Example 2 Description Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 2 Subtract Occupant...
Page 256 Example 3 Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs (91 kg) Available Cargo Weight Refer to your vehicle’s Tire and Loading Information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle’s capacity weight.
Page 257 CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles.
Page 258: Towing
Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see “Recreational Vehicle Towing”...
Page 259 1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it. 2. Turn the ignition to OFF. 3. Set the parking brake. 4. To prevent your battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove the following fuse from the engine compartment fuse block: (20 BCM 1).
Page 260: Towing A Trailer
Dolly Towing To tow your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and a dolly, do the following: 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. 2. If you have an automatic transaxle, shift the transaxle to PARK (P). If you have a manual transaxle, shift the vehicle to SECOND (2).
Page 261: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment. To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section. Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Page 262: Weight Of The Trailer
45 mph (72 km/h) to avoid overheating the engine cooling system. You can ask your dealer for additional trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 In Canada, write to:...
Page 263: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 264: Trailer Brakes
Hitches It is important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: • The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for hitches.
Page 265: Following Distance
Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing You will need more passing distance up ahead when you are towing a trailer.
Page 266: Driving On Grades
Driving On Grades When towing a trailer on long uphill grades and the outside temperature is above 85°F (29°C), reduce your vehicle speed to 45 mph (72 km/h) to avoid overheating the engine cooling system. Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade.
Page 267: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • start your engine, • shift into a gear, and • release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3.
Page 268 NOTES 4-48...
Page 269: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ...5-3 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Fuel ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10...
Page 270 Section 5 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-56 Tires ...5-57 Tire Sidewall Labelling ...5-59 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ...5-62 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ...5-64 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...5-66 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-67 Buying New Tires ...5-68 Different Size Tires and Wheels ...5-69 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-70 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-71...
Page 271: Service
Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Page 272: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11.
Page 273: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
Page 274: California Fuel
California Fuel If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California speciﬁcations. See the underhood emission control label. If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal speciﬁcations, but emission control system performance may be affected.
Page 275: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area. General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines if they comply with the speciﬁcations described earlier. However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing more than 10% ethanol must not be used in vehicles that were not designed for those fuels.
Page 276: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 277 CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop.
Page 278: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: •...
Page 279: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located under the instrument panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release lever to the right.
Page 280: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.4L LE5 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 281 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22. B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-17. C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-17. D.
Page 282 When you open the hood on the 3.5L LX9 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14...
Page 283 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22. B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-17. C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-17. D.
Page 284 When you open the hood on the 3.9L LZ9 engine, here is what you will see: 5-16...
Page 285: Engine Oil
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22. B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-37. C. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (out of view). See “Checking the Fluid Level” under Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.4L LE5 and 3.5L LX9 Engines) on page 5-23 or Automatic Transaxle Fluid (3.9L LZ9 Engine) on page 5-24.
Page 286: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil L4 Engine V6 Engine If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, you will need to add at least one quart/liter of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use.
Page 287: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle.
Page 288: Engine Oil Life System
® GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below 20°F ( 29°C), it is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures.
Page 289: What To Do With Used Oil
After changing the engine oil and ﬁlter, the system must be reset. To reset the oil life system, use the following procedure: 1. With the CHANGE OIL SOON message displayed, press any of the three DIC buttons to clear the CHANGE OIL SOON message.
Page 290: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. 5-22 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the ﬁrst oil change after each 50,000 mile (83 000 km) interval.
Page 291: Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.4L Le5 And 3.5L Lx9 Engines)
CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop ﬂames if the engine backﬁres. If it is not there and the engine backﬁres, you could be burned.
Page 292: How To Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (3.9L LZ9 Engine) When to Check and Change Automatic Transaxle Fluid A good time to check the automatic transaxle ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change the ﬂuid and ﬁlter at the intervals listed in Additional Required Services on page 6-6, and be sure to use the transaxle ﬂuid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
Page 293 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The transaxle ﬂuid dipstick handle has this symbol on it, and is located near the rear of the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. 1.
Page 294: Manual Transaxle Fluid
Manual Transaxle Fluid It is not necessary to check the transaxle ﬂuid level. A transaxle ﬂuid leak is the only reason for ﬂuid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealership service department and have it repaired as soon as possible.
Page 295: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for ﬁve years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs ﬁrst, if you add only ®...
Page 296: What To Use
What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do not need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Page 297: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant The engine coolant surge tank is located in the rear of the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Page 298: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. If the surge tank is empty, a special ﬁll procedure is necessary. See Engine Overheating on page 5-30 and Cooling System on page 5-32. CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
Page 299: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
Page 300: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
If there is still no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while you are parked. If you still have the warning, turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away.
Page 301 CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
Page 302: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank Notice: This vehicle has a speciﬁc coolant ﬁll procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. If you have not found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank.
Page 303 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning.
Page 304 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the FULL COLD mark. Wait about ﬁve minutes, then check to see if the level is below the mark. If the level is below the FULL COLD mark, add additional coolant to bring the level up to the mark.
Page 305: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid unless a leak is suspected in the system, or an unusual noise is heard. A ﬂuid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Page 306: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a ﬂuid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Page 307: Brakes
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is ﬁlled with DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake ﬂuid level in the reservoir might go down. The ﬁrst is that the brake ﬂuid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Page 308: What To Add
What to Add When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container only. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it.
Page 309: Brake Pedal Travel
CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes will not work well. That could lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair.
Page 310: Battery
Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. We ® recommend an ACDelco replacement battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for battery location.
Page 311 CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas that can explode or ignite. • They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you.
Page 312 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative ( ) terminal locations on each vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 313 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Page 314 9. Connect the other end of the negative ( ) cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.
Page 315: Headlamp Aiming
To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 316 Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle’s low-beam headlamps. The high-beam headlamps will be correctly aimed if the low beams are aimed properly. To adjust the vertical aim, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information.
Page 317: Bulb Replacement
8. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp beam is aimed below the horizontal tape line. The top edge of the beam cut-off should be positioned 2 inches (5 cm) below the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. The adjustment screws can be turned with a 6 mm external hex.
Page 318: Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, And Parking Lamps
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps A. Front Sidemarker B. Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp C. Low-Beam Headlamp D. High-Beam Headlamp To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Remove the two screws that secure the headlamp assembly. 5-50 2.
Page 319: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl) (Sedan)
4. Remove the bulb access cover by turning it counterclockwise. 5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out the bulb assembly. 6. Disconnect the bulb socket from the wiring harness for headlamps. For the front turn signal/parking or sidemarker bulbs, unclip the bulb from the socket.
Page 320: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps (Sedan)
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (Sedan) A. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal B. Sidemarker Lamp C. Back-up Lamp 5-52 To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-14 for more information. 2.
Page 321: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps (Coupe)
4. Remove the two nuts, which hold the taillamp assembly, from inside the vehicle. 5. Remove the taillamp assembly. 6. Remove the wiring harness from the taillamp assembly by lifting on the release tab. 7. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove. 8.
Page 322: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps (Retractable Hardtop)
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-14 for more information. 2. Remove the convenience net, if equipped. 3. Remove the two wing nuts from the trunk trim to expose the hex nuts. 4.
Page 323: Replacement Bulbs
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-14 for more information. 2. Locate the three access plastic covers in the trunk trim, near the taillamp assembly and remove them. 3. Remove the two nuts and one bolt retaining the taillamp assembly.
Page 324: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information on wiper blade inspection. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. Here’s how to remove the wiper blade: 1.
Page 325: Tires
Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle’s owner manual.
Page 326 Low-Proﬁle Performance Tire (GTP) If your vehicle has P225/50R18 94W size tires, they are classiﬁed as “low-proﬁle performance” tires. These tires are designed for very responsive driving on wet or dry pavement. You may also notice more road noise with low-proﬁle performance tires and that they tend to wear faster.
Page 327: Tire Sidewall Labelling
Tire Sidewall Labelling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description.
Page 328 Compact Spare Tire Example (A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone ﬂat.
Page 329: Tire Size
Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the ﬁrst character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S.
Page 330: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories.
Page 331 Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire. Maximum Inﬂation Pressure: The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire may be inﬂated.
Page 332: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called “wear bars,” that show across the tread of a tire when only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread remains. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-67. UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards): A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, and treadwear.
Page 333: How To Check
A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s door latch. This label shows your vehicle’s original equipment tires and the correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they are cold. The recommended cold tire inﬂation pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle’s maximum load carrying capacity.
Page 334: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-67 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-72 for more information.
Page 335: When It Is Time For New Tires
CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 336: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires your vehicle needs, look at the tire and loading information label. For more information about this label and its location on your vehicle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-33. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall.
Page 337: Different Size Tires And Wheels
CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim ﬂanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle. Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this may...
Page 338: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
Page 339: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Page 340: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Page 341: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You cannot know how it has been used or how far it has been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
Page 342: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly.
Page 343 CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. You and they could be badly injured or even killed. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1.
Page 344: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is located in the trunk. 1. If you have a retractable hardtop model, ensure the hardtop is in the up position. 2. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-14 for more information.
Page 345 The tools you will be using include the wheel wrench (A) and jack (B). 1. Turn the plastic wing nut counterclockwise to loosen the wheel wrench. 2. Unhook the wheel wrench from the jack. 5-77...
Page 346: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
3. Extend the handle on the wheel wrench by pressing the button with your index ﬁnger and pulling on the end of the wrench. You must do this before using the wheel wrench. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1.
Page 347 4. Position the lift head at the jack location nearest the ﬂat tire. Make sure all of the jack lift head is touching the jacking ﬂange under the body. Do not place the jack under a body panel. The lower body panel has an arrow to aid in locating the jacking location.
Page 348 CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to ﬁt the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
Page 349 9. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 10. Install the compact spare tire. CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident.
Page 350 12. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 5-82 CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Page 351: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
13. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown, with the wheel wrench. Notice: Wheel covers will not ﬁt on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare. Do not try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire.
Page 352 3. Place the jack over the bolt (A) on the ﬂoor, making sure it contacts the bolt as shown, and thread the jack retainer nut until it contacts the jack. When reinstalling the jack in the trunk area, ensure that the ﬂat edge with the label is aligned with the rear of the vehicle.
Page 353 The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-86. See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare into your trunk properly. GTP and Retractable Hardtop Models To store the ﬂat tire and jack in the compact spare tire compartment, do the following:...
Page 354: Compact Spare Tire
9. Remove the yellow cap. 10. Secure the tire and wheel with the larger wing nut. 11. Replace the cover. A. Cover E. Nut B. Wing Nut F. Jack C. Spare Tire G. Bolt D. Bolt Extension 5-86 The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can.
Page 355: Appearance Care
Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires. They won’t ﬁt. Keep your spare tire and its wheel together. Notice: Tire chains will not ﬁt your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too.
Page 356: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on your upholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming is recommended to remove particles from your upholstery.
Page 357 • Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. Avoid laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers. Using too much soap will leave a residue that leaves streaks and attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide.
Page 358: Leather
Leather A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used. Allow the leather to dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry.
Page 359: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
Page 360: Finish Care
Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint ﬁnish. GM-approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-95. Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint ﬁnish may damage it.
Page 361: Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels, you could damage the surface of the wheel(s). The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Use only GM-approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Page 362: Sheet Metal Damage
Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty.
Page 363: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil, Remover and asphalt. Chrome Cleaner Use on chrome or and Polish stainless steel. White Sidewall Tire Removes soil and black Cleaner marks from whitewalls.
Page 364: Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (Vin)
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) This is the legal identiﬁer for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Page 365: Electrical System
Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
Page 366: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle, on the lower portion of the instrument panel console near the ﬂoor. Remove the console cover to access the fuse block, then remove the fuse block cover to access the fuses. Your vehicle may not be equipped with all the fuses and features listed.
Page 367 Fuses Usage POWER Power Mirrors MIRRORS Electric Power Steering Cruise Control Switch, Passenger RUN/CRANK Airbag Status Indicator, DSC Switch HVAC Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning BLOWER HIGH Blower - High Speed Relay CLUSTER/ Instrument Panel Cluster, THEFT Theft Deterrent System ® ONSTAR OnStar Not Used...
Page 368: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block Your vehicle may not be equipped with all the fuses and features listed. The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment, near the battery. 5-100...
Page 369 Fuses Usage Air Conditioner Clutch Electronic Throttle Control Ignition 1 Module, Starter Transaxle, Transmission Control Module Ignition 1 Injector Emission Left Headlamp Low Beam Horn Right Headlamp Low Beam Front Fog Lamps Left Headlamp High Beam Right Headlamp High Beam Powertrain Control Module Battery Windshield Wiper Anti-lock Brake System (IGN 1)
Page 370: Rear Compartment Fuse Block
Relays Cooling Fan 1 Cooling Fan Series/Parallel Cooling Fan 2 Starter Run/Crank, Ignition Powertrain Air Conditioning Clutch High Beam Front Fog Lamps Horn Low Beam Windshield Wiper 1 Windshield Wiper 2 Daytime Running Lamps Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Diodes Wiper 5-102 Rear Compartment Fuse Block Usage The rear compartment fuse block is located in the trunk...
Page 371 Fuses Usage Rear Quarter Windows Driver Seat Controls Folding Top Not Used Fuses Usage Emission 2, Canister Vent Solenoid Park Lamps, Instrument Panel Dimming Not Used 5-103...
Page 372 Fuses Not Used Sliding Panel Roof Sunroof Controls Not Used Retractable Hardtop Controller Audio Ampliﬁer Heated Seat Controls Not Used Remote Keyless Entry System, XM Satellite Radio Back-up Lamps Not Used Not Used Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary Power Outlet Not Used Trunk Release Rear Defog 5-104...
Page 373: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Application Automatic Transaxle 4T65-E Transaxle 4T45-E Transaxle F40 6 Speed Manual Transaxle Cooling System 2.4L Engine 3.5L Engine 3.9L Engine Engine Oil with Filter...
Page 374 Engine 2.4L L4 Engine 3.5L V6 Engine 3.9L V6 Engine 5-106 Engine Speciﬁcations VIN Code Transaxle Automatic Automatic Automatic Manual Spark Plug Gap 0.042 inches (1.06 mm) 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) 0.043 inches (1.10 mm)
Page 375 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-3 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12...
Page 376: Introduction
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended ﬂuids and...
Page 377: Using The Maintenance Schedule
Using the Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.
Page 378: Scheduled Maintenance
Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 tells you what should be checked, when to check it, and what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. The proper replacement parts, ﬂuids, and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 and Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13.
Page 379 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-17. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-20. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 380: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Service and Miles (Kilometers) Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components.
Page 381: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear.
Page 382: Owner Checks And Services
(h) Change automatic transaxle ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. −...
Page 383: At Least Once A Month
Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-27 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary.
Page 384 On manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch pedal down halfway, and try to start the engine. The vehicle should start only when the clutch pedal is pushed down all the way to the ﬂoor. If the vehicle starts when the clutch is not pushed all the way down, contact your GM Goodwrench Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control...
Page 385: Underbody Flushing Service
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P) Mechanism Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll.
Page 386: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines Engine Oil starburst symbol.
Page 387: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter 2.4L Engine 3.5L Engine 3.9L Engine Spark Plugs 2.4L Engine 3.5L Engine 3.9L Engine Windshield Wiper Blades Driver’s Side —...
Page 388: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 389 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-15...
Page 390 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 391: Customer Assistance And Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...7-5 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Courtesy Transportation ...7-7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ...7-9 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects ...7-10...
Page 392: Customer Assistance And Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Pontiac. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 393: Online Owner Center
The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to ﬁling a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within...
Page 394: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Customer Assistance Offices Pontiac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Pontiac, the letter should be addressed to Pontiac’s Customer Assistance Center. United States — Customer Assistance Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P.O.
Page 395: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Canada — Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S.
Page 396: Roadside Assistance Program
Roadside Assistance Program As the owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road. Contact Pontiac’s Roadside Assistance toll-free at 1-800-ROADSIDE (762-3743).
Page 397: Courtesy Transportation
(762-3743), text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Pontiac’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 398: Transportation Options
Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal...
Page 399: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer.
Page 400: Reporting Safety Defects
Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants. To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than: •...
Page 401: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-762-2737, or write: Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 402: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks.
Page 403 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ... 5-3 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ... 3-19 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ... 1-70 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-97 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ... 2-26 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ... 5-22 Air Conditioning ... 3-20, 3-23 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ...
Page 404 Audio System(s) ... 3-54 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ... 3-86, 3-87 Backglass Antenna ... 3-89 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ... 3-88 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ... 3-88 Fixed Mast Antenna ... 3-88 Radio with CD ... 3-56, 3-61 Radio with Six-Disc CD ...
Page 405 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ... 5-105 Carbon Monoxide ... 2-14, 2-37, 4-27, 4-40 Care of Safety Belts ... 5-91 Your CD and DVD Player ... 3-88 Your CDs and DVDs ... 3-88 Center Console Storage Area ... 2-45 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ... 5-51 Chains, Tire ...
Page 406 Cupholder(s) ... 2-45 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation ... 7-7 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ... 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ... 7-2 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ... 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ... 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...
Page 407 Easy Entry Seat ... 1-6 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ... 5-97 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ... 5-100 Fuses ... 5-97 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ... 5-98 Power Windows and Other Power Options ... 5-97 Rear Compartment Fuse Block ... 5-102 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...
Page 408 Fuel ... 5-5 Additives ... 5-6 California Fuel ... 5-6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ... 5-10 Filling Your Tank ... 5-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries ... 5-7 Gage ... 3-45 Gasoline Octane ... 5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ... 5-5 Low Warning Light ... 3-45 Fuses ...
Page 409 Horn ... 3-6 How to Use This Manual ... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ... 1-15 Hydraulic Clutch ... 5-26 Ignition Positions ... 2-23 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ... 1-33 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure ... 5-64 Instrument Panel Overview ...
Page 410 Light (cont.) Safety Belt Reminder ... 3-32 Security ... 3-44 Service Vehicle Soon ... 3-44 ® StabiliTrak Indicator ... 3-39 ® StabiliTrak Not Ready ... 3-39 TCS Warning Light ... 3-38 Traction Control System Active ... 3-38 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ... 3-38 Lighting Entry/Exit ...
Page 411 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass ... 2-41 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar and Compass ... 2-39 Manual Rearview Mirror ... 2-39 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar Outside Convex Mirror ... 2-43 Outside Power Mirrors ... 2-43 MyGMLink.com ... 7-3 New Vehicle Break-In ...
Page 412 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ... 3-19 Door Locks ... 2-11 Electrical System ... 5-97 Lift Seat ... 1-8 Retained Accessory (RAP) ... 2-24 Seat ... 1-3 Steering Fluid ... 5-37 Windows ... 2-17 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ... 1-29 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ... 2-13 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...
Page 413 Retractable Hardtop ... 2-49 Lowering ... 2-49 Raising ... 2-51 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ... 1-23 Roadside Assistance Program ... 7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ... 4-32 Running the Engine While Parked ... 2-38 Safety Belt Passenger Reminder Light ...
Page 414 Shifting Out of Park (P) ... 2-36 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ... 1-22 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ... 3-8 Spare Tire Compact ... 5-86 Installing ... 5-78 Removing ... 5-76 Storing ... 5-83 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ... 5-105 Speedometer ... 3-31 Split Bench Seat (60/40) ...
Page 415 Tires (cont.) Removing the Flat Tire ... 5-78 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ... 5-76 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ... 5-83 Tire Sidewall Labelling ... 5-59 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ... 5-62 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 5-70 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...
Page 416 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ... 3-29 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ... 3-48 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 3-6 Other Warning Devices ... 3-6 Safety and Symbols ... iii Vehicle Damage ... iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ... 5-71 Different Size ...

Pontiac 2006 G6 Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Retractable Hardtop

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

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