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Pontiac G6 2010 Owner's Manual (448 pages)

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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
- Airbag System
  
  89
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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Table of Contents

Section 2 Seats and Restraint System

Seats and Restraint System

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 3 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Retractable Hardtop

Section 4 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle

Towing

Section 6 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 7 Maintenance Schedule

Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

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