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Pontiac 2008 G6 Owner's Manual (408 pages)

Brand: Pontiac | Category: Automobile | Size: 5 MB

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

5
- Canadian Owners
  2
- Safety Warnings and Symbols
  3
- Using this Manual
  3
- Vehicle Damage Warnings
  4
- Vehicle Symbols
  4
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  
  5
  - Table of Contents
    5
- Front Seats
  
  6
  - Manual Seats
    6
  - Power Seat
    7
  - Manual Lumbar
    7
    
    Heated Seats
    8
    
    Reclining Seatbacks
    8
  - Head Restraints
    11
  - Seatback Latches
    12
  - Easy Entry Seat
    13
  - Power Lift Seat
    15
- Rear Seats
  
  15
  - Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
    17
- Safety Belts
  
  17
  - Why Safety Belts Work
    18
  - Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
    21
  - How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    22
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    30
    
    Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
    32
    
    Sedan Only
    32
    
    Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
    33
    
    Safety Belt Pretensioners
    33
    
    Sedan and Coupe Only
    33
  - Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    36
  - Safety Belt Extender
    36
- Child Restraints
  
  37
- Airbag System
  
  63
- Restraint System Check
  
  78
  - Checking the Restraint Systems
    78
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    79
Section 2 Features and Controls

81
- Features and Controls
  
  81
- Keys
  
  83
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
    84
    
    Battery Replacement
    86
    
    Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    86
  - Remote Vehicle Start
    87
- Doors and Locks
  
  90
  - Door Locks
    90
  - Power Door Locks
    90
  - Door Ajar Reminder
    91
  - Delayed Locking
    91
  - Automatic Door Lock
    91
  - Programmable Automatic Door Unlock
    92
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    92
  - Lockout Protection
    93
  - Trunk
    93
    
    Remote Trunk Release
    94
    
    Emergency Trunk Release Handle
    94
- Windows
  
  95
  - Power Windows
    96
  - Express-Down Window
    97
  - Sun Visors
    98
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  98
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    98
    
    How the System Alarm Is Activated
    99
    
    How to Detect a Tamper Condition
    99
    
    How to Turn off the System Alarm
    99
    
    Disarming the System
    99
  - PASS-Key III+ Operation
    100
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  101
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    101
  - Ignition Positions
    102
  - Key in the Ignition
    103
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    103
  - Starting the Engine
    103
  - Starting Procedure
    104
  - Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
    105
  - Engine Coolant Heater
    105
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    106
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    107
  - Parking Brake
    111
  - Shifting into PARK (P) (Automatic
    112
  - Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
    113
  - Shifting out of PARK (P)
    114
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    115
  - Engine Exhaust
    115
  - Running the Engine While Parked
    116
- Mirrors
  
  117
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    117
  - Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar
    117
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar
    117
  - And Compass
    117
    
    Compass Calibration
    118
    
    Compass Variance
    118
    
    Compass Operation
    119
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass
    119
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    120
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    121
- Onstar System
  
  121
  - Onstar Services
    122
  - How Onstar Service Works
    123
  - Onstar Virtual Advisor
    123
- Storage Areas
  
  124
  - Glove Box
    124
  - Cupholder(S)
    124
  - Center Console Storage
    124
  - Convenience Net
    124
- Retractable Hardtop
  
  125
  - Lowering the Retractable Hardtop
    126
  - Raising the Retractable Hardtop
    129
- Sunroof
  
  125
Section 3 Instrument Panel

133
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  136
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    138
  - Horn
    138
  - Other Warning Devices
    138
  - Tilt Wheel
    138
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    139
  - Flash-To-Pass
    140
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    140
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    140
  - Windshield Wipers
    141
  - Cruise Control
    142
    
    Setting Cruise Control
    143
    
    Ending Cruise Control
    145
    
    Erasing Speed Memory
    145
  - Windshield Washer
    142
  - Headlamps
    145
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    146
  - Delayed Headlamps
    146
  - Headlamps off in PARK (P)
    146
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    146
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    147
  - Courtesy Lamps
    148
  - Fog Lamps
    148
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    148
  - Dome Lamp
    149
  - Entry/Exit Lighting
    149
  - Parade Dimming
    149
    
    Overhead Console Reading Lamps
    149
    
    Trunk Lamp
    149
    
    Battery Run-Down Protection
    150
    
    Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    150
- Climate Controls
  
  151
  - Climate Control System
    151
    
    Operation
    151
    
    Defogging and Defrosting
    153
    
    Maximum Air Conditioning
    153
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    154
  - Automatic Climate Control System
    155
    
    Automatic Operation
    155
    
    Manual Operation
    156
  - Outlet Adjustment
    158
  - Operation Tips
    159
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  159
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    160
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    161
  - Trip Odometer
    161
  - Tachometer
    161
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    162
  - Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
    162
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    162
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    163
  - Charging System Light
    165
  - Brake System Warning Light
    166
  - Antilock Brake System Warning Light
    167
  - Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
    167
  - Traction Control System (TCS) Active Light
    168
  - Stabilitrak Not Ready Light
    168
  - Stabilitrak Indicator Light
    168
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    169
  - Tire Pressure Light
    169
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    170
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    171
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    171
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    172
  - Oil Pressure Light
    173
  - Security Light
    173
    
    Maintenance Schedule
    173
  - Cruise Control Light
    174
  - Fuel Gage
    174
  - Highbeam on Light
    174
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    174
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    175
    
    Information Modes
    175
    
    Brake Fluid
    178
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  175
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    178
    
    Change Oil Soon
    179
    
    Check Gas Cap
    179
    
    Power Steering
    180
    
    Trunk Ajar
    182
  - DIC Vehicle Personalization
    182
- Audio System(S)
  
  184
  - Setting the Clock
    185
  - Radio(S)
    186
    
    Playing the Radio
    187
    
    Radio Data System (Rds)
    187
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    188
    
    Finding a Station
    188
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    189
    
    Setting the Tone
    189
    
    Rds Messages
    190
    
    Rds and XM
    190
    
    Radio Messages
    191
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Service
    191
    
    Playing a CD
    192
    
    Care of Your Cds
    192
    
    Care of Your CD Player
    192
    
    Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
    197
  - XM Radio Messages
    198
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    199
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    199
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    200
  - Radio Reception
    200
  - Backglass Antenna
    201
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    201
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

203
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  203
  - Defensive Driving
    204
  - Drunk Driving
    204
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  204
  - Braking
    205
  - Control of a Vehicle
    205
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    206
    
    Using ABS
    207
  - Braking in Emergencies
    207
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    207
  - Stabilitrak System
    208
  - Steering
    209
    
    Steering Tips
    210
    
    Hydraulic Power Steering
    210
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    211
  - Loss of Control
    212
  - Off-Road Recovery
    212
  - Passing
    212
  - Driving at Night
    214
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    214
    
    Other Rainy Weather Tips
    215
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    215
  - Highway Hypnosis
    216
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    216
  - Winter Driving
    217
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    218
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    219
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
    221
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    222
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    222
- Towing
  
  227
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    227
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    228
    
    Dinghy Towing
    228
    
    Dolly Towing
    230
  - Towing a Trailer
    230
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    231
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    231
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    232
    
    Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    232
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    233
    
    Trailer Brakes
    233
    
    Safety Chains
    233
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    234
    
    Following Distance
    234
    
    Making Turns
    234
    
    Driving on Grades
    235
    
    Parking on Hills
    235
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    236
    
    Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
    236
    
    When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
    236
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

237
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  237
- Service
  
  240
- Fuel
  
  242
  - Gasoline Octane
    242
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    243
  - California Fuel
    243
  - Additives
    244
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    244
  - Filling the Tank
    245
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    247
- Checking Things under
  
  248
- The Hood
  
  248
  - Hood Release
    248
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    250
  - Engine Oil
    257
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    258
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    259
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    260
  - Engine Oil Life System
    260
    
    How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    261
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    261
  - When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    262
  - How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    262
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    263
  - (3.9L Engine)
    263
    
    How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
    264
    
    Checking the Fluid Level
    264
    
    How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid
    265
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.4L L4, 3.5L and 3.6L V6 Engines)
    266
  - Engine Coolant
    266
    
    What to Use
    267
    
    Checking Coolant
    268
    
    Adding Coolant
    269
  - Pressure Cap
    269
  - Engine Overheating
    269
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    270
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    270
  - Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
    271
  - Cooling System
    272
  - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    273
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    276
  - How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    276
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    277
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    277
  - Brakes
    278
    
    What to Add
    279
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    280
    
    Brake Adjustment
    280
    
    Brake Wear
    280
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    281
  - Battery
    281
  - Vehicle Storage
    282
  - Jump Starting
    282
- Bulb Replacement
  
  287
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  295
- Tires
  
  296
  - Winter Tires
    297
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    298
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    301
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    304
    
    When to Check
    305
    
    How to Check
    305
  - High-Speed Operation
    306
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    306
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
    308
    
    Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
    309
    
    Tpms Sensor Matching Process
    310
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    313
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    314
  - Buying New Tires
    315
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    317
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    318
  - Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
    318
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    319
  - Wheel Replacement
    319
  - Used Replacement Wheels
    320
  - Tire Chains
    321
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    322
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    322
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    324
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    326
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    332
  - Compact Spare Tire
    335
- Appearance Care
  
  336
  - Interior Cleaning
    336
  - Fabric/Carpet
    337
  - Leather
    338
  - Care of Safety Belts
    339
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    339
  - Weatherstrips
    339
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    340
  - Finish Care
    340
    
    Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
    341
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    340
  - Windshield and Wiper Blades
    341
  - Aluminum Wheels
    342
  - Sheet Metal Damage
    342
  - Tires
    342
  - Chemical Paint Spotting
    343
  - Finish Damage
    343
  - Underbody Maintenance
    343
  - Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    344
    
    Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    345
    
    Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    345
- Electrical System
  
  345
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    345
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    346
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    346
  - Fuses
    346
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    346
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    348
  - Rear Compartment Fuse Block
    352
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  355
  - Engine Specifications
    356
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

357
- Maintenance Requirements
  358
- Maintenance Schedule
  358
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  358
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  359
- Scheduled Maintenance
  360
- Additional Required Services
  362
- Maintenance Footnotes
  363
- At each Fuel Fill
  365
- Owner Checks and Services
  365
- At Least Once a Month
  366
- At Least Once a Year
  366
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  369
- Maintenance Replacement Parts
  370
- Engine Drive Belt Routing
  371
- Maintenance Record
  373
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

377
- Customer Assistance Information
  
  377
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  378
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    378
  - Online Owner Center
    380
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    381
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    381
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    382
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    382
    
    Who Is Covered
    383
    
    Services Provided
    383
    
    Calling for Assistance
    384
  - Courtesy Transportation
    385
    
    Transportation Options
    386
    
    Additional Program Information
    387
  - Scheduling Service Appointments
    385
  - Collision Damage Repair
    387
    
    Collision Parts
    387
    
    If a Crash Occurs
    388
    
    Repair Facility
    388
    
    Insuring Your Vehicle
    388
    
    Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
    389
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  390
- Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
  
  392
  - Event Data Recorders
    392
  - Onstar
    393
  - Navigation System
    393
  - Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID)
    393

Pontiac 2008 G6 Getting To Know Manual (20 pages)

Brand: Pontiac | Category: Automobile | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents
1
Remote Keyless Entry System

2
Comfort Features

4
Audio System Features

7
- Audio System
  7
- Audio Steering Wheel Controls
  8
- Multiple-Disc CD Player
  9
- Satellite Radio
  9
- XM ® Satellite Radio
  9
Instrument Panel Features

10
- Instrument Panel
  10
- Instrument Panel Cluster
  11
- Driver Information Center
  12
Convenience Features

14
- Automatic Door Locks
  14
- Automatic Transaxle with Manual Shift Mode
  14
- Speed-Sensitive Wipers
  14
- Cruise Control
  15
- Climate Control Airflow Modes
  15
- Automatic Climate Control
  16
- Window Defogging
  16
- Exterior Lamps
  16
- Sunroof
  17
- Window Indexing
  17
Maintenance Features

18
- 60/40 Split Rear Seat
  18
- Convertible Top
  18
- Resetting the Oil Life System
  18
- Securing the Fuel Cap
  19
- Vehicle Symbols Glossary
  19
Owner Information

20
- Roadside Assistance
  20
- My Gmlink
  20

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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

Retractable Hardtop

Sunroof

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

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Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

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Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

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