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Pontiac 2008 G5 Owner's Manual (388 pages)

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Table of Contents

1
- Canadian Owners
  2
- Safety Warnings and Symbols
  3
- Using this Manual
  3
- Vehicle Damage Warnings
  4
- Vehicle Symbols
  4
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  
  5
  - Manual Seats
    6
  - Front Seats
    6
    
    Seat Height Adjuster
    7
    
    Manual Lumbar
    7
    
    Reclining Seatbacks
    8
    
    Heated Seats
    8
    
    Head Restraints
    11
    
    Easy Entry Seat (Coupe)
    12
    
    Split Folding Rear Seat
    13
  - Rear Seats
    13
  - Safety Belts
    14
    
    Why Safety Belts Work
    15
    
    Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
    18
    
    How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    19
    
    Lap-Shoulder Belt
    27
    
    Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
    29
    
    Sedan Only
    29
    
    Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
    30
    
    Safety Belt Pretensioners
    30
    
    Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    33
    
    Safety Belt Extender
    33
    
    Older Children
    34
  - Child Restraints
    34
    
    Infants and Young Children
    36
    
    Child Restraint Systems
    40
    
    Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
    41
    
    Where to Put the Restraint
    42
    
    Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
    43
    
    Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
    46
    
    Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
    49
    
    Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
    52
  - Airbag System
    55
    
    Where Are the Airbags
    58
    
    When Should an Airbag Inﬂate
    60
    
    What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate
    61
    
    What will You See after an Airbag Inﬂates
    62
    
    How Does an Airbag Restrain
    62
    
    Passenger Sensing System
    64
    
    Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
    68
    
    Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
    69
    
    Checking the Restraint Systems
    70
  - Restraint System Check
    70
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    71
- Features and Controls
  
  73
  - Keys
    74
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
    75
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
    76
    
    Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    77
    
    Battery Replacement
    78
    
    Remote Vehicle Start
    78
  - Doors and Locks
    81
    
    Power Door Locks
    82
    
    Delayed Locking
    82
    
    Programmable Automatic Door Unlock
    83
    
    Rear Door Security Locks (Sedan
    83
    
    Automatic Door Lock
    83
    
    Lockout Protection
    84
    
    Emergency Trunk Release Handle
    85
    
    Remote Trunk Release
    85
  - Manual Windows
    86
    
    Power Windows
    87
    
    Sun Visors
    88
  - Theft-Deterrent Systems
    88
    
    Disarming the System
    89
    
    Content Theft-Deterrent
    89
    
    How the System Alarm Is Activated
    90
    
    How to Detect a Tamper Condition
    90
    
    How to Turn off the System Alarm
    90
    
    New Vehicle Break-In
    92
  - Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
    92
    
    Ignition Positions
    93
    
    Key in the Ignition
    94
    
    Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
    96
    
    Starting the Engine
    96
    
    Starting Procedure
    97
    
    To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    98
    
    Automatic Transmission Operation
    99
    
    Manual Transmission Operation
    102
    
    Shift Speeds
    103
    
    Up-Shift Light
    103
    
    Parking Brake
    104
    
    Shifting into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)
    105
    
    Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
    106
    
    Parking Your Vehicle
    107
    
    Shifting out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)
    107
    
    Parking over Things that Burn
    108
    
    Engine Exhaust
    108
    
    Running the Vehicle While Parked
    109
  - Mirrors
    110
    
    Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar
    110
    
    Cleaning the Mirror
    110
    
    Outside Remote Control Mirror
    110
    
    Outside Power Mirrors
    111
    
    Outside Convex Mirror
    111
  - Onstar System
    112
    
    Onstar Services
    112
    
    Onstar Virtual Advisor
    113
    
    How Onstar Service Works
    114
    
    Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
    114
    
    Driver's Storage Compartment
    115
    
    Center Console Storage
    115
    
    Convenience Net
    115
    
    Glove Box
    115
  - Storage Areas
    115
  - Sunroof
    116
- Instrument Panel
  
  117
Section 3 Instrument Panel

118
- Instrument Panel Overview
  120
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    122
  - Other Warning Devices
    122
  - Tilt Wheel
    123
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    123
  - Flash-To-Pass
    124
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    124
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    124
  - Windshield Wipers
    125
  - Cruise Control
    126
  - Windshield Washer
    126
  - Setting Cruise Control
    127
  - Ending Cruise Control
    129
  - Erasing Speed Memory
    129
  - Using Cruise Control on Hills
    129
  - Wiper Activated Headlamps
    130
  - Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
    131
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    131
  - Dome Lamp
    132
  - Fog Lamps
    132
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    132
  - Electric Power Management
    133
  - Entry/Exit Lighting
    133
  - Mirror Reading Lamps
    133
  - Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    134
  - Battery Run-Down Protection
    134
  - Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
    135
  - Climate Control System
    135
- Climate Controls
  135
  - Operation
    136
  - Defogging and Defrosting
    137
  - Operation Tips
    138
  - Outlet Adjustment
    138
  - Rear Window Defogger
    138
  - Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    139
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  141
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    142
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    143
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    144
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    145
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    146
  - Charging System Light
    148
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  149
  - Brake System Warning Light
    149
  - Service
    149
    
    Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light
    150
    
    Enhanced Traction System Indicator/Warning Light
    150
    
    Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light
    151
    
    Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
    152
    
    Tire Pressure Light
    152
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    154
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    154
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    155
    
    Maintenance Schedule
    156
    
    Oil Pressure Light
    156
    
    Security Light
    156
    
    Fog Lamp Light
    156
    
    Highbeam on Light
    157
    
    Fuel Gage
    157
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  158
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    158
  - Information Modes
    158
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    160
    
    Brake Fluid
    161
    
    Power Steering
    163
    
    Service Air Bag
    164
  - DIC Vehicle Personalization
    166
    
    Entering Personalization Menu
    166
    
    Personalization Menu Modes
    166
    
    Exiting Personalization Menu
    171
  - Audio System(S)
    171
  - Setting the Clock
    172
    
    With Date Display
    173
    
    Six-Disc CD (MP3) Player
    173
  - Radio(S)
    175
    
    Playing the Radio
    176
    
    Radio Data System (Rds)
    176
    
    Finding a Station
    176
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    177
    
    Setting the Tone
    178
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    179
    
    Finding a Category (Cat) Station
    180
    
    Radio Messages
    181
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Service
    181
    
    Playing a CD(S) (Six-Disc CD Player)
    181
    
    Care of Your CD Player
    182
    
    Care of Your Cds
    182
    
    Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc
    184
    
    Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
    185
  - Using an MP3
    185
    
    Compressed Audio
    185
    
    Mp3 Format
    186
    
    Root Directory
    187
  - XM Radio Messages
    190
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    191
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    192
  - Radio Reception
    192
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    193
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    193
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

195
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  195
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  196
  - Defensive Driving
    196
  - Drunk Driving
    196
  - Control of a Vehicle
    197
  - Braking
    198
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    199
    
    Using ABS
    199
  - Braking in Emergencies
    200
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    200
    
    Traction Control Operation
    202
  - Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
    203
  - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
    204
  - Steering
    206
    
    Steering Tips
    207
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    208
  - Off-Road Recovery
    209
  - Passing
    209
  - Loss of Control
    209
  - Driving at Night
    211
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    211
    
    Other Rainy Weather Tips
    212
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    212
  - Highway Hypnosis
    212
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    213
  - Winter Driving
    214
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    214
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    216
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
    218
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    218
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    219
- Towing
  
  224
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    224
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    224
    
    Dinghy Towing
    225
    
    Dolly Towing
    226
  - Towing a Trailer (Manual Transmission)
    226
  - Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transmission)
    226
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    227
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    228
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    228
    
    Safety Chains
    229
    
    Trailer Brakes
    229
    
    Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    229
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    230
    
    Following Distance
    230
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    231
    
    Driving on Grades
    231
    
    Making Turns
    231
    
    Parking on Hills
    232
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    233
    
    Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
    233
    
    When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
    233
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

235
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  235
- Service
  
  237
- Fuel
  
  239
  - Gasoline Octane
    239
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    240
  - California Fuel
    240
  - Additives
    240
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    241
  - Filling the Tank
    242
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    244
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  244
  - Hood Release
    245
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    246
  - Engine Oil
    247
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    248
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    249
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    250
  - How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    250
  - What to Do with Used Oil
    251
  - When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    251
  - How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    252
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    252
  - Manual Transmission Fluid
    253
  - Hydraulic Clutch
    253
  - Engine Coolant
    253
    
    Checking Coolant
    254
    
    What to Use
    254
    
    Adding Coolant
    255
  - Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    256
  - Engine Overheating
    256
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    256
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    257
  - Cooling System
    258
    
    How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    260
    
    Adding Washer Fluid
    263
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    263
  - Brakes
    264
    
    What to Add
    265
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    266
    
    Brake Wear
    266
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    267
    
    Brake Adjustment
    267
  - Battery
    267
  - Vehicle Storage
    268
  - Jump Starting
    268
- Headlamp Aiming
  
  273
- Bulb Replacement
  
  276
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  281
- Tires
  
  282
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    283
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    286
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    289
    
    When to Check
    289
    
    How to Check
    290
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    290
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
    292
    
    Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
    293
    
    Tpms Sensor Matching Process
    294
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    296
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    298
  - Buying New Tires
    299
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    300
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    301
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    302
  - Wheel Replacement
    302
    
    Used Replacement Wheels
    303
  - Tire Chains
    304
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    305
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    306
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    307
    
    Base Models
    307
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    312
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    317
  - Compact Spare Tire
    319
- Appearance Care
  
  320
  - Interior Cleaning
    320
  - Fabric/Carpet
    321
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    322
  - Care of Safety Belts
    323
  - Weatherstrips
    323
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    323
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    324
    
    Finish Care
    324
    
    Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
    325
    
    Windshield and Wiper Blades
    325
    
    Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
    326
    
    Tires
    327
    
    Sheet Metal Damage
    327
    
    Finish Damage
    327
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    327
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    327
    
    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    328
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  329
- Electrical System
  
  330
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    330
  - Headlamp Wiring
    330
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    330
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    330
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    331
  - Floor Console Fuse Block
    331
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    333
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  336
  - Engine Specifications
    337
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

339
- Introduction
  340
- Maintenance Requirements
  340
- Maintenance Schedule
  340
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  340
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  341
- Scheduled Maintenance
  342
- Additional Required Services
  344
- Maintenance Footnotes
  345
- At each Fuel Fill
  346
  - Engine Oil Level Check
    346
- Owner Checks and Services
  346
- At Least Once a Month
  347
- At Least Once a Year
  347
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  350
- Maintenance Replacement Parts
  352
- Engine Drive Belt Routing
  353
- Maintenance Record
  354
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

357
- Customer Assistance Information
  
  357
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  358
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    358
  - Online Owner Center
    360
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    361
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    361
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    362
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    363
    
    Who Is Covered
    363
    
    Services Provided
    363
    
    Calling for Assistance
    365
  - Scheduling Service Appointments
    366
  - Courtesy Transportation
    366
    
    Additional Program Information
    367
    
    Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
    367
    
    Courtesy Rental Vehicle
    367
  - Collision Damage Repair
    368
    
    If a Crash Occurs
    369
    
    Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
    370
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  371
- Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
  
  373
  - Event Data Recorders
    373
  - Onstar
    374
  - Navigation System
    374
  - Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID)
    374

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Seats and Restraint Systems

Features and Controls

Instrument Panel

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Service and Appearance Care

Driver Information Center (DIC)

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

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

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Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

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