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Pontiac G6 2010 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Pontiac G6 2010 Owner's Manual (448 pages)
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Pontiac
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Automobile
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Table of Contents
Section 2 Seats and Restraint System
31
Canadian Owners
3
Vehicle Symbols
4
In Brief
7
Instrument Panel
8
Initial Drive Information
10
Door Locks
11
Power Door Locks
11
Trunk Release
11
Canceling a Remote Start
11
Seat Adjustment
12
Manual Locks
11
Power Lumbar
14
Safety Belt
15
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag
15
Interior Lighting
17
Steering Wheel Adjustment
17
Dome Lamps
17
Exterior Lighting
18
Windshield Wiper/Washer
18
Automatic Climate Control System
19
Vehicle Features
20
Storing a Favorite Station
20
Portable Audio Devices
21
Satellite Radio
21
Setting the Clock
21
Steering Wheel Controls
22
Cruise Control
23
Power Outlets
23
Performance and Maintenance
24
Resetting the Oil Life System
26
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
27
Pontiac Owner Center
27
How Onstar Service Works
28
Your Responsibility
30
Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
30
Table of Contents
31
Seats and Restraint System
31
Head Restraints
32
Head Restraints
34
Front Seats
34
Power Seats
35
Heated Seats
36
Reclining Seatbacks
37
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
37
Power Reclining Seatbacks
38
Seatback Latch
40
Easy Entry Seat
41
Power Lift Seat
42
Rear Seats
43
Folding the Seatback
43
Why Safety Belts Work
46
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
50
Lap-Shoulder Belt
58
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
62
Child Restraints
66
Older Children
66
Infants and Young Children
69
Child Restraint Systems
72
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
73
Where to Put the Restraint
74
Safety Belts
75
Child Restraints
75
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
76
Top Tether Anchor
77
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
80
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
84
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
86
Airbag System
89
Where Are the Airbags
91
When Should an Airbag Inflate
93
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
95
How Does an Airbag Restrain
95
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
95
Passenger Sensing System
97
If the on Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint
99
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation
101
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
102
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
102
Vehicle
102
Restraint System Check
104
Checking the Restraint Systems
104
Replacing Restraint System Parts
105
After a Crash
105
Section 3 Features and Controls
107
Features and Controls
107
Keys
108
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
109
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
110
Remote Vehicle Start
111
Battery Replacement
111
Remote Start Ready
113
Doors and Locks
114
Door Locks
114
Power Door Locks
114
Door Ajar Reminder
115
Delayed Locking
115
Automatic Door Lock
115
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock
116
Rear Door Security Locks
116
Lockout Protection
117
Trunk
117
Windows
119
Power Windows
120
Express-Down Window
121
Sun Visors
122
Window Lockout (Sedan Only)
122
Theft-Deterrent Systems
122
Content Theft-Deterrent
122
Disarming the System
123
How the System Alarm Is Activated
123
How to Turn off the System Alarm
123
PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer
124
PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation
124
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
124
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
126
New Vehicle Break-In
126
Ignition Positions
126
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
127
Starting the Engine
127
Starting Procedure
128
Engine Coolant Heater
129
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
129
Automatic Transmission Operation
130
Manual Shift Mode (Msm) (if Equipped)
132
Driver Shift Control (Dsc) (if Equipped)
133
Parking Brake
135
Shifting into Park (Automatic Transmission)
136
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
136
Shifting out of Park
137
Torque Lock
137
Parking over Things that Burn
138
Engine Exhaust
138
Running the Vehicle While Parked
139
Mirrors
140
Manual Rearview Mirror
140
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
140
Compass
141
Compass Calibration
141
Compass Operation
141
Compass Variance
141
Outside Power Mirrors
142
Outside Convex Mirror
142
Storage Areas
143
Glove Box
143
Cupholders
143
Center Console Storage
143
Convenience Net
143
Sunroof
143
Sunshade Operation
143
Retractable Hardtop
144
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop
144
Raising the Retractable Hardtop
147
Section 4 Instrument Panel
151
Instrument Panel
151
Instrument Panel Overview
153
Hazard Warning Flashers
153
Horn
153
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
153
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
154
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
154
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
155
Flash-To-Pass
155
Windshield Wipers
155
Windshield Washer
156
Cruise Control
157
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
158
Resuming a Set Speed
158
Headlamps
160
Headlamps on Reminder
160
Headlamps off in Park
161
Delayed Headlamps
161
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
161
Automatic Headlamp System
162
Fog Lamps
162
Instrument Panel Brightness
163
Courtesy Lamps
163
Dome Lamps
163
Entry/Exit Lighting
163
Parade Dimming
164
Reading Lamps
164
Electric Power Management
164
Trunk Lamp
164
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
165
Battery Run-Down Protection
165
Climate Controls
166
Climate Control System
166
Maximum Air Conditioning
168
Rear Window Defogger
169
Remote Vehicle Start
169
Automatic Climate Control System
170
Automatic Operation
170
Manual Operation
171
Outlet Adjustment
174
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
174
Operation Tips
174
Instrument Panel Cluster
175
Speedometer and Odometer
176
Tachometer
176
Trip Odometer
176
Safety Belt Reminders
177
Safety Belt Reminder Light
177
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
177
Airbag Readiness Light
178
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
179
Brake System Warning Light
180
Charging System Light
180
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
181
Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light
182
Traction off Light
182
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
183
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
183
Tire Pressure Light
183
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
184
Check Engine Light
184
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
186
Maintenance Schedule
187
Oil Pressure Light
187
Security Light
187
Cruise Control Light
188
Highbeam on Light
188
Fuel Gage
188
Low Fuel Warning Light
189
Driver Information Center (DIC)
189
DIC Operation and Displays
190
Information Modes
190
Maintenance Schedule
191
Tire Pressure
191
DIC Warnings and Messages
192
Door Ajar
193
Ice Possible
193
Power Steering
194
Traction off
197
DIC Vehicle Personalization
197
Entering Personalization Menu
198
Personalization Menu Modes
198
Oil Life Reset
198
Remote Start
199
Delay Lock
200
Exiting Personalization Menu
202
Audio System(S)
203
Setting the Clock
203
Radio(S)
204
Playing the Radio
205
Radio Data System (Rds)
205
Finding a Station
205
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
208
Radio Messages
209
XM Satellite Radio Service
209
Loading a CD
210
Ejecting a CD
210
Playing a CD
210
Playing an Mp3 CD-R or CD-Rw Disc
211
Care of Cds
211
CD Messages
211
Care of the CD Player
212
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
212
Using the Usb Port
213
Using an MP3
213
Playing a CD-R or CD-Rw Mp
215
Connecting a Usb Storage Device ® or Ipod
217
Using Softkeys to Control a Usb Storage Device or Ipod
218
XM Radio Messages
220
Bluetooth
221
Voice Recognition
222
Audio System
222
Pairing a Phone
223
Storing Name Tags
224
Deleting Name Tags
226
Making a Call
227
Receiving a Call
228
Call Waiting
228
Transferring a Call
229
Three-Way Calling
229
Ending a Call
229
Muting a Call
229
Bluetooth System
230
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (Dtmf) Tones
230
Voice Pass-Thru
230
Other Information
231
Clearing the System
231
Theft-Deterrent Feature
231
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
232
Radio Reception
233
Fm Stereo
233
Fixed Mast Antenna (Retractable Hardtop)
234
Backglass Antenna (Coupe and Sedan)
234
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
234
Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle
235
Driving Your Vehicle
235
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
236
Defensive Driving
236
Drunk Driving
236
Control of a Vehicle
237
Braking
237
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
238
Using Abs
239
Braking in Emergencies
239
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
239
Traction Control System (TCS)
240
Steering
242
Electric Power Steering
242
Steering in Emergencies
242
Steering Tips
242
Off-Road Recovery
243
Passing
244
Loss of Control
244
Driving at Night
245
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
246
Other Rainy Weather Tips
247
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
247
Highway Hypnosis
247
Hill and Mountain Roads
248
Winter Driving
249
Driving on Snow or Ice
249
Blizzard Conditions
250
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
251
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
252
Loading the Vehicle
252
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
253
Tire and Loading Information Label
253
Certification Label
256
Towing
257
Towing Your Vehicle
257
Recreational Vehicle Towing
257
Dinghy Towing from the Front
258
Dinghy Towing from the Rear
259
Towing a Trailer
261
Pulling a Trailer
262
Weight of the Trailer
262
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
263
Safety Chains
264
Total Weight on the Vehicle's Tires
264
Trailer Brakes
264
Driving with a Trailer
265
Following Distance
265
Driving on Grades
266
Parking on Hills
266
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
266
Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing
267
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
267
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
267
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
269
Service and Appearance Care
269
Service
272
Accessories and Modifications
272
California Proposition 65 Warning
273
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
273
Doing Your Own Service Work
273
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle
274
Fuel
274
Gasoline Octane
275
Gasoline Specifications
275
California Fuel
275
Additives
276
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
277
Fuels in Foreign Countries
279
Filling the Tank
279
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
281
Checking Things under the Hood
282
Hood Release
283
Engine Compartment Overview
284
Engine Oil
289
When to Add Engine Oil
290
Cold Temperature Operation
291
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
291
Engine Oil Life System
292
When to Change Engine Oil
292
Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil Flushes
292
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
293
What to Do with Used Oil
293
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
294
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.4L L4, 3.5L V6 and 3.6L V6 Engines)
295
Automatic Transmission Fluid
295
(3.9L V6 Engine)
296
How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
296
Checking the Fluid Level
297
Cooling System
298
How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid
298
Engine Coolant
299
What to Use
300
Checking Coolant
300
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
301
Engine Overheating
303
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
303
If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
304
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
305
Power Steering Fluid
305
Windshield Washer Fluid
306
Adding Washer Fluid
306
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
306
Brakes
307
Brake Fluid
307
Brake Adjustment
309
Replacing Brake System Parts
309
Battery
310
Vehicle Storage
310
Jump Starting
311
Headlamp Aiming
315
Bulb Replacement
315
Halogen Bulbs
315
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
316
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Sedan)
317
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Retractable Hardtop and Coupe)
318
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps (Sedan)
318
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps (Coupe)
319
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps (Retractable Hardtop)
321
License Plate Lamp
322
Replacement Bulbs
322
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
323
Tires
324
Winter Tires
325
Low-Profile Performance Tire
325
Tire Sidewall Labeling
326
Tire Terminology and Definitions
329
Inflation - Tire Pressure
332
How to Check
333
When to Check
333
High-Speed Operation
334
Tire Pressure Monitor System
334
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
335
Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
337
Tpms Sensor Matching Process
338
Tire Inspection and Rotation
341
When It Is Time for New Tires
342
Buying New Tires
343
Different Size Tires and Wheels
345
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
346
Traction – Aa, A, B, C
346
Treadwear 200 Traction Aa Temperature a
346
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
347
Wheel Replacement
347
Temperature – A, B, C
347
Used Replacement Wheels
348
Tire Chains
349
If a Tire Goes Flat
349
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
350
Tire Sealant
352
Not Punctured
355
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage
357
Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister
357
Changing a Flat Tire
358
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
359
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
361
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
367
Hardtop Models
369
Compact Spare Tire
374
Appearance Care
375
Interior Cleaning
375
Fabric/Carpet
376
Leather
377
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
377
Care of Safety Belts
378
Weatherstrips
378
Washing Your Vehicle
378
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
379
Finish Care
379
Aluminum Wheels
380
Windshield and Wiper Blades
380
Finish Damage
381
Sheet Metal Damage
381
Tires
381
Underbody Maintenance
381
Chemical Paint Spotting
382
Vehicle Identification
382
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
382
Engine Identification
382
Service Parts Identification Label
383
Electrical System
383
Add-On Electrical Equipment
383
Windshield Wiper Fuses
383
Power Windows and Other Power Options
383
Fuses
384
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
384
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
387
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
390
Capacities and Specifications
393
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
397
Introduction
398
Maintenance Schedule
398
Scheduled Maintenance
399
Maintenance II
400
Owner Checks and Services
404
Starter Switch Check
404
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
405
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
406
Maintenance Replacement Parts
407
Engine Drive Belt Routing
408
Maintenance Record
410
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
413
Customer Assistance Information
413
Customer Assistance and Information
414
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
414
Online Owner Center
417
My Gm Canada (Canada) — Www.gm.ca
417
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
418
Canada — Customer Assistance
418
P.O. Box
418
Customer Assistance Offices
418
Overseas — Customer Assistance
418
United States — Customer Assistance
418
Calling for Assistance
419
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
419
Roadside Assistance Program
419
Services Provided
420
Scheduling Service Appointments
422
Transportation Options
422
Courtesy Transportation Program
422
Additional Program Information
423
Collision Damage Repair
423
Collision Parts
424
Insuring Your Vehicle
424
Repair Facility
424
If a Crash Occurs
425
Reporting Safety Defects
426
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
426
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
426
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
427
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
427
Detroit, MI
427
Service Publications Ordering Information
427
Service Manuals
427
Service Bulletins
427
Owner Information
427
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
428
Current and Past Model Order Forms
428
Event Data Recorders
429
Onstar
430
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
430
Radio Frequency Statement
430
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