2010 Pontiac G6 Owners Manual

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Purchased Vehicles • Fuel delivery: Reimbursement is approximately $5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted. Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service. • Lock-Out Service: Vehicle registration is required. • Trip Routing Service: Detailed maps of North America are provided when requested either with the most direct route or the most scenic route. There is a limit of six requests per year. Additional travel information is also available. Allow three weeks for delivery. 8-9 Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer/retailer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer/retailer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership/retailer, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer/retailer requests you to bring the vehicle for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair. Courtesy Transportation Program To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the New Vehicle Limited Warranty (Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada) and extended powertrain, and hybrid speciﬁc warranty in both the U.S. and Canada. Several courtesy transportation options are available to assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty repairs are required. 8-10 Courtesy Transportation is not a 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. 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 Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation. Dealers may provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes one-way or round trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters of the dealer’s area. Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the dealer’s shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle service. In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. See your dealer for information regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs. Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair. Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/ provincial, local, and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. It may not be possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. 8-11 Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to ensure that your vehicle’s designed appearance, durability, and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New Vehicle Warranty. Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty. Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty. 8-12 Repair Facility We recommend that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your dealer/retailer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state of the art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment. Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs. If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. • Check to make sure that you are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. • If there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. • Give only the necessary and requested information to police and other parties involved in the crash. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the crash. This will help guard against post-crash legal action. • If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 8-7 for more information. • If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name, the service’s name, and the phone number. • Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle. • Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle. • If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the crash. They will walk you through the information they will need. If they ask for a police report, phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be necessary. This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable. • Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a dealer/retailer or a private collision repair facility to ﬁx the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time. • Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle. If you have a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome this opportunity. 8-13 Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party’s insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company’s collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits. Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 8-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, please notify General Motors. Call 1-800-762-2737, or write: Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French), or write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. Owner Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee 8-15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For example, your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may store data to help your dealer/retailer technician service your vehicle. Some modules may also store data about how you operate the vehicle, such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed. These modules may also retain the owner’s personal preferences, such as radio pre-sets, seat positions, and temperature settings. Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. 8-16 Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: • How various systems in your vehicle were operating • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened • How far, if at all, the driver was pressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal • How fast the vehicle was traveling This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. GM will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request of police or similar government office; as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as required by law. Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes, where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a speciﬁc vehicle or vehicle owner. 8-17 OnStar® If the vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions for information on data collection and use. Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID) RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other GM system containing personal information. Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with RSS-210/211 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The device may not cause interference. 2. The device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to any of these systems by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. 8-18 A Accessories and Modiﬁcations ............................ 6-4 Accessory Power ............................................ 3-21 Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 4-15 Adding Washer Fluid ....................................... 6-38 Additional Factors Affecting System Operation ..... 2-71 Additional Program Information ......................... 8-11 Additional Required Services .............................. 7-4 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 6-8 Add-On Electrical Equipment ........................... 6-115 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) .............. 4-58 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 6-26 Air Conditioning .............................................. 4-16 Airbag Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ................................................... 2-72 Airbag System How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 2-65 Passenger Sensing System ........................... 2-67 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 2-72 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ...................... 2-65 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? .... 2-65 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .................... 2-63 Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 2-61 Airbags ......................................................... 2-74 Passenger Status Indicator ........................... 4-29 Readiness Light .......................................... 4-28 System Check ............................................. 2-59 AM ............................................................... 4-83 Antenna Backglass ................................................... 4-84 Fixed Mast ................................................. 4-84 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...................................................... 4-84 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............................. 5-4 ............................................. 4-31 Warning Light Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels ...................................... 6-112 Care of Safety Belts ................................... 6-110 Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 6-114 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................. 6-111 Fabric/Carpet ............................................ 6-108 Finish Care ............................................... 6-111 Finish Damage .......................................... 6-113 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ............................................... 6-109 Interior Cleaning ........................................ 6-107 Leather .................................................... 6-109 Sheet Metal Damage .................................. 6-113 Tires ........................................................ 6-113 Underbody Maintenance ............................. 6-113 Washing Your Vehicle ................................. 6-110 Weatherstrips ............................................ 6-110 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...................... 6-112 Arming the System ......................................... 3-16 Assistance Program, Roadside ........................... 8-7 Audio System ......................................... 4-53, 4-72 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ........................................ 4-82 Radio Reception .......................................... 4-83 Setting the Clock ......................................... 4-53 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................ 4-81 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............ 4-84 Audio System(s) ............................................. 4-54 Automatic Climate Control System ..................... 4-20 Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation .................. 3-34 Automatic Door Lock ......................................... 3-9 Automatic Headlamp System ............................ 4-12 Automatic Transmission Fluid .................................................. 6-27, 6-28 Operation ................................................... 3-24 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check .............................................. 7-8 Backglass Antenna .......................................... 4-84 Backing Up .................................................... 5-31 Battery .......................................................... 6-42 Electric Power Management .......................... 4-14 Run-Down Protection ................................... 4-15 Battery Replacement ......................................... 3-5 Belt Routing, Engine ....................................... 7-12 Bench Seat, Split (60/40) ................................. 2-13 Blizzard Conditions .......................................... 5-16 Bluetooth Controls ........................................... 4-72 Bluetooth® ..................................................... 4-71 Brake Emergencies ................................................ 5-5 Brake Adjustment ............................................ 6-41 Brake Fluid .................................................... 6-39 Brake Pedal Travel ......................................... 6-41 Brake Wear ................................................... 6-41 Brakes .......................................................... 6-39 Antilock ....................................................... 5-4 Parking ...................................................... 3-29 System Warning Light .................................. 4-30 Braking ........................................................... 5-3 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 5-5 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 3-20 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 6-54 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ........................................ 6-49, 6-50 Fog Lamps ................................................. 4-12 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 6-47 Headlamp Aiming ........................................ 6-47 Headlamps ................................................. 6-47 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps .................................. 6-48 License Plate Lamps .................................... 6-54 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps ................. 6-50, 6-51, 6-53 Buying New Tires ........................................... 6-75 C Calibration ..................................................... 3-35 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ................. 6-5 Warning ....................................................... 6-5 California Fuel .................................................. 6-7 Call Waiting ................................................... 4-78 Calling for Assistance ........................................ 8-7 Canada — Customer Assistance ......................... 8-6 Canadian Owners ............................................... iii Canadian Owners (Propriétaires Canadiens) ........... iii Canceling a Remote Start .................................. 1-5 Capacities and Speciﬁcations .......................... 6-125 Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust ........................................... 3-32 Trunk ......................................................... 3-11 Winter Driving ............................................. 5-15 Care of Safety Belts .............................................. 6-110 Care of CDs .................................................. 4-61 Care of the CD Player ..................................... 4-62 CD Messages ................................................ 4-61 CD, MP3 ....................................................... 4-63 Cellular Phone Usage ...................................... 4-83 Center Console Storage ................................... 3-37 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) .... 6-49, 6-50 Certiﬁcation Label ........................................... 5-22 Chains, Tire ................................................... 6-81 Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing ................ 5-33 Charging System Light .................................... 4-30 Check Engine Lamp .............................................. 4-34 Check Engine Light ......................................... 4-34 Checking Coolant ............................................ 6-32 Checking Engine Oil ........................................ 6-21 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 6-14 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................. 6-114 Child Restraints Infants and Young Children ........................... 2-39 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children .......... 2-46 Older Children ............................................. 2-36 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ........................................... 2-54 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ................................... 2-56 Systems ..................................................... 2-42 Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 2-44 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ...................................... 6-112 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................ 6-111 Fabric/Carpet ............................................ 6-108 Finish Care ............................................... 6-111 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ..................................... 6-109 Interior ..................................................... 6-107 Leather .................................................... 6-109 Tires ........................................................ 6-113 Cleaning (cont.) Underbody Maintenance ............................. 6-113 Washing Your Vehicle ................................. 6-110 Weatherstrips ............................................ 6-110 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...................... 6-112 Clearing the System ........................................ 4-81 Climate Control System ................................... 4-16 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 4-24 Climate Control Systems Automatic ................................................... 4-20 Climate Controls ............................................. 1-13 Clock, Setting ................................................. 4-53 Cold Temperature Operation ............................. 6-23 Collision Damage Repair .................................. 8-11 Collision Parts ................................................ 8-12 Compact Spare Tire ...................................... 6-106 Compass ....................................................... 3-35 Compass Calibration ....................................... 3-35 Compass Operation ......................................... 3-35 Compass Variance .......................................... 3-35 Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant ............................ 6-82 Conﬁgurations for Use of Child Restraints (Sedan Only) .............................................. 2-45 Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod® ....... 4-67 Content Theft-Deterrent .................................... 3-16 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 5-3 Convenience Net ............................................ 3-37 Coolant Engine ....................................................... 6-31 Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 4-33 Engine Temperature Warning Light ................. 4-33 Cooling System .............................................. 6-30 Courtesy Lamps ............................................. 4-13 Courtesy Transportation Program ...................... 8-10 Coverage ........................................................ 8-8 Cruise Control .................................................. 4-7 Light .......................................................... 4-38 Cupholders .................................................... 3-37 Current and Past Model Order Forms ................ 8-16 Customer Assistance ......................................... 8-6 Offices ......................................................... 8-6 Text Telephone (TTY) Users ........................... 8-6 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 8-15 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ........................ 8-2 Damage Repair, Collision ................................. 8-11 Data Recorders, Event .................................... 8-17 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ......................... 4-11 Defensive Driving ............................................. 5-2 Delayed Headlamps ........................................ 4-11 Delayed Locking ............................................... 3-9 Deleting Name Tags ........................................ 4-76 Dinghy Towing From the Front .......................... 5-24 Dinghy Towing From the Rear .......................... 5-25 Disarming the System ..................................... 3-17 Disc, MP3 ...................................................... 4-63 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 6-5 Dolly Towing From the Front ............................ 5-26 Dolly Towing From the Rear ............................. 5-26 Dome Lamps ................................................. 4-13 Door Ajar Reminder .............................................. 3-9 Automatic Door Lock ..................................... 3-9 Delayed Locking ........................................... 3-9 Locks .......................................................... 3-8 Power Locks ................................................ 3-8 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ............ 3-10 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 3-10 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 4-39 DIC Operation and Displays .......................... 4-40 DIC Vehicle Personalization .......................... 4-47 DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 4-42 Driver Shift Control (DSC) (If Equipped) ............. 3-27 Driving At Night ..................................................... 5-11 Before a Long Trip ...................................... 5-13 Defensive ..................................................... 5-2 Drunk .......................................................... 5-2 Highway Hypnosis ....................................... 5-13 Driving (cont.) Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 5-14 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 5-12 Loss of Control ........................................... 5-10 Off-Road Recovery ........................................ 5-9 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ................. 5-18 Winter ........................................................ 5-15 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ....................... 1-21 Driving on Grades ........................................... 5-32 Driving on Snow or Ice .................................... 5-15 Driving with a Trailer ....................................... 5-31 Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones .......... 4-80 E85 Fuel ......................................................... 6-9 Easy Entry Seat ............................................. 2-11 EDR ............................................................. 8-16 Ejecting a CD ................................................ 4-60 Electric Power Steering ..................................... 5-8 Electrical Equipment, Add-On .......................... 6-115 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block ................. 6-119 Fuses ...................................................... 6-116 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....................... 6-116 Power Windows and Other Power Options .... 6-115 Rear Compartment Fuse Block .................... 6-122 Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................. 6-115 Electrical System (cont.) Electronic Immobilizer PASS-Key® III+ ........................................... 3-18 Electronic Immobilizer Operation PASS-Key® III+ ........................................... 3-18 ................................. 5-5 Electronic Stability Control Electronic Stability Control Indicator/Warning OFF Light ................................................... 4-32 Emergency Trunk Release Handle ..................... 3-12 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ................................................... 4-36 Ending a Call ................................................. 4-79 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 6-26 Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp ........... 4-34 Compartment Overview ................................ 6-16 Coolant ...................................................... 6-31 Coolant Heater ............................................ 3-23 Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 4-33 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ................ 4-33 Cooling System ........................................... 6-30 Drive Belt Routing ....................................... 7-12 Exhaust ..................................................... 3-32 Oil ............................................................. 6-21 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ........... 6-37 Overheating ................................................ 6-35 Starting ...................................................... 3-21 Engine (cont.) Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing .................. 5-33 Engine Identiﬁcation ...................................... 6-114 Engine Oil Life System ................................................ 6-24 Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil Flushes ........... 6-24 Entering Personalization Menu .......................... 4-48 Entry/Exit Lighting ........................................... 4-13 Event Data Recorders ..................................... 8-17 Exiting Personalization Menu ............................ 4-52 Express-Down Window .................................... 3-15 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 2-35 Exterior Mirrors ............................................... 1-10 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry and Science Canada ................. 6-67 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 6-26 Finding a Category (CAT) Station (XM Satellite Radio Service Only) ..................................... 4-58 Finding a Station ............................................ 4-55 Finish Damage ............................................. 6-113 Fixed Mast Antenna ........................................ 4-84 Flashers, Hazard Warning .................................. 4-3 Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 4-5 Flat Tire ........................................................ 6-81 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 6-90 Flat Tire, Storing ............................................. 6-99 Fluid Automatic Transmission ........................ 6-27, 6-28 Power Steering ........................................... 6-37 Windshield Washer ...................................... 6-38 FM Stereo ..................................................... 4-83 Tire Size ....................................................... 6-60 Fog Lamps Bulb Replacement ....................................... 4-12 Folding the Seatback ....................................... 2-13 Following Distance .......................................... 5-31 Format .......................................................... 4-63 ............................................................... 6-6 Fuel Additives ...................................................... 6-8 California Fuel .............................................. 6-7 E85 (85% Ethanol) ........................................ 6-9 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 6-13 Filling the Tank ........................................... 6-11 Fuels in Foreign Countries ............................ 6-11 Gage ......................................................... 4-38 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 6-7 Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 6-7 Low Fuel Warning Light ................................ 4-39 Fuel Economy Driving for Better ......................................... 1-21 Fuses .......................................................... 6-116 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ................. 6-119 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....................... 6-116 Rear Compartment Fuse Block .................... 6-122 Windshield Wiper ....................................... 6-115 Gages Gasoline Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 4-33 Fuel .......................................................... 4-38 Speedometer .............................................. 4-26 Tachometer ................................................. 4-26 Trip Odometer ............................................. 4-26 Octane ........................................................ 6-7 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 6-7 Glove Box ..................................................... 3-37 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 8-7 H Halogen Bulbs ................................................ 6-47 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 4-3 Head Restraints ............................................... 2-2 Headlamps .................................................... 4-10 Aiming ....................................................... 6-47 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 6-47 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ..................... 4-11 Delayed ..................................................... 4-11 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 4-5 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps .................................. 6-48 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 4-5 On Reminder .............................................. 4-10 Headlamps Off in Park .................................... 4-11 Heated Seats ................................................... 2-6 Heater ........................................................... 4-16 Engine Coolant ........................................... 3-23 Highbeam On Light ......................................... 4-38 High-Speed Operation, Tires ............................. 6-66 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 5-13 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 5-14 Hitches .......................................................... 5-30 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 6-14 Release ..................................................... 6-15 Horn ............................................................... 4-3 How OnStar Service Works .............................. 1-22 How the System Alarm is Activated ................... 3-17 How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid .......... 6-30 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank ................................................. 6-33 How to Check ................................................ 6-65 How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid ....... 6-28 How to Check Power Steering Fluid .................. 6-38 How to Detect a Tamper Condition .................... 3-18 How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ....... 6-26 How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System ........... 6-25 How to Turn Off the System Alarm .................... 3-17 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 2-20 Hydraulic Power Steering ................................... 5-8 Hydroplaning .................................................. 5-12 If a Crash Occurs ........................................... 8-13 If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment .............................................. 6-36 If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment .............................................. 6-35 If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant ................................................... 2-70 If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint ...... 2-69 Ignition Positions ............................................. 3-20 Ignition Transmission Lock Check ....................... 7-9 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 2-39 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................... 6-64 Information Modes .......................................... 4-40 Instrument Panel Brightness .................................................. 4-13 Cluster ....................................................... 4-25 Insuring Your Vehicle ....................................... 8-12 Interior Mirror ................................................. 1-10 Introduction ...................................................... 7-2 Jump Starting ................................................. 6-43 Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System ................................... 3-3 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 3-3 Keys ............................................................... 3-2 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..................................... 6-58 Lamps Courtesy .................................................... 4-13 Daytime Running (DRL) ................................ 4-11 Dome ........................................................ 4-13 License Plate .............................................. 6-54 Malfunction Indicator .................................... 4-34 Reading ..................................................... 4-14 Trunk ......................................................... 4-14 Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................... 2-28 Latch, Seatback .............................................. 2-10 LATCH System for Child Restraints ................... 2-46 Leaving After Parking on a Hill ......................... 5-33 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ...... 3-30 Lift Seat, Power .............................................. 2-12 Lighting Entry/Exit ................................................... 4-13 Parade Dimming .......................................... 4-14 Lights ............................................................ 4-10 Airbag Readiness ........................................ 4-28 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ............ 4-31 Brake System Warning ................................. 4-30 Charging System ......................................... 4-30 Cruise Control ............................................. 4-38 Electronic StabiliTrak Control Indicator ............ 4-32 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ............. 4-33 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 4-5 Highbeam On ............................................. 4-38 Lights (cont.) High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 4-5 Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 4-39 Oil Pressure ............................................... 4-37 On Reminder .............................................. 4-10 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. 4-29 Safety Belt Reminders .................................. 4-27 Security ..................................................... 4-37 Tire Pressure .............................................. 4-33 Traction Off ................................................ 4-32 Loading a CD ................................................ 4-60 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 5-18 Locks Automatic Door Lock ..................................... 3-9 Delayed Locking ........................................... 3-9 Door ........................................................... 3-8 Lockout Protection ....................................... 3-11 Power Door .................................................. 3-8 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ............ 3-10 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 3-10 Loss of Control ............................................... 5-10 Low Fuel Warning Light ................................... 4-39 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ............. 2-46 Lowering the Retractable Hardtop ...................... 3-38 Low-Proﬁle Performance Tire ............................ 6-57 Lumbar Power Controls ............................................. 2-5 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record .................................... 7-14 Maintenance Replacement Parts .................... 7-11 Owner Checks and Services ........................... 7-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 7-10 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 7-3 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ..................... 5-33 Maintenance I .................................................. 7-3 Maintenance II ................................................. 7-4 Making a Call ................................................. 4-77 Making Turns ................................................. 5-31 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................... 4-34 Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process ...... 8-14 Manual Locks .................................................. 1-5 Manual Reclining Seatbacks ............................... 2-7 Manual Seats ............................................ 1-6, 2-4 Manual Shift Mode (MSM) (If Equipped) ............. 3-26 Maximum Air Conditioning ................................ 4-18 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 4-42 Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance ....................... 8-6 10 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview ........................ 3-34 Manual Rearview ......................................... 3-34 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 3-36 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 3-36 MP3 ............................................................. 4-63 Muting a Call ................................................. 4-79 My GM Canada (Canada) — www.gm.ca ............. 8-5 Net, Convenience ........................................... 3-37 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 3-20 Odometer ...................................................... 4-26 Trip ........................................................... 4-26 Off-Road Oil Recovery ..................................................... 5-9 Engine ....................................................... 6-21 Engine Oil Life System ................................. 6-24 Pressure Light ............................................. 4-37 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 2-36 Online Owner Center ........................................ 8-5 Online Owner Center (U.S.) — www.gmownercenter.com/pontiac ..................... 8-5 OnStar, Privacy .............................................. 8-18 OnStar Steering Wheel Controls ........................ 1-24 Operation Tips ................................................ 4-24 Other Information ............................................ 4-81 Other Rainy Weather Tips ................................ 5-13 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 4-24 Outlets Accessory Power ......................................... 4-15 Outside Convex Mirror ............................................. 3-36 Power Mirrors ............................................. 3-36 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ..... 6-37 Overseas — Customer Assistance ...................... 8-6 Owner Checks and Services .............................. 7-8 Owner Information ........................................... 8-15 Owners, Canadian .............................................. iii Paint, Damage .............................................. 6-113 Pairing .......................................................... 4-72 Parade Dimming ............................................. 4-14 Park Headlamps Off in Park ................................. 4-11 Shifting Into ................................................ 3-30 Shifting Out of ............................................ 3-31 Parking Brake ........................................................ 3-29 Over Things That Burn ................................. 3-32 11 Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission P (Park) Mechanism Check .............................. 7-9 Parking on Hills .............................................. 5-32 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................... 4-29 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light ............... 4-27 Passenger Sensing System .............................. 2-67 Passing ................................................. 5-10, 5-31 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ............... 3-18 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ................................................... 3-18 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...... 6-5 Personalization Menu Modes ............................ 4-48 Phone Bluetooth® .................................................. 4-71 Playing a CD ................................................. 4-60 Playing a CD-R or CD-RW MP3 ....................... 4-65 Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc ............... 4-61 Playing the Radio ........................................... 4-55 Power Door Locks .................................................. 3-8 Electrical System ....................................... 6-115 Lift Seat ..................................................... 2-12 Lumbar Controls ........................................... 2-5 Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 3-21 Seat ............................................................ 2-5 Steering Fluid ............................................. 6-37 Windows .................................................... 3-14 Power Door Locks ............................................ 1-5 12 Power Reclining Seatbacks ................................ 2-8 Power Window Initialize (Coupe and Retractable Hardtop) .................................... 3-15 Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts .......................... 2-35 Privacy .......................................................... 8-16 Navigation System ....................................... 8-18 OnStar ....................................................... 8-18 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID) ............. 8-18 Program Courtesy Transportation ................................ 8-10 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ............... 3-10 Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle ............. 3-4 Proposition 65 Warning, California ....................... 6-5 Pulling A Trailer .............................................. 5-28 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 2-19 Radio Data System (RDS) ............................... 4-55 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID) ..................................... 8-18 Statement ................................................... 8-18 Radio Messages ............................................. 4-59 Radio(s) ........................................................ 4-54 Radios Reception ................................................... 4-83 Setting the Clock ......................................... 4-53 Theft-Deterrent ............................................ 4-81 Raising the Retractable Hardtop ........................ 3-41 Reading Lamps .............................................. 4-14 Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 3-10 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides (Sedan and Coupe Only) ............................................... 2-32 Rear Window Defogger ............................ 4-19, 4-23 Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 3-34 Automatic Dimming ...................................... 3-34 Receiving a Call ............................................. 4-78 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 2-7 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 7-10 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 5-23 Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility ................. 8-7 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .................. 3-3 Remote Start Ready ......................................... 3-7 Remote Trunk Release .................................... 3-12 Remote Vehicle Start ........................................ 3-5 Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister .... 6-89 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire .................................................. 6-93 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 6-91 Repair Facility ................................................ 8-12 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 6-54 Replacement Parts Maintenance ............................................... 7-11 Replacing Brake System Parts .......................... 6-41 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government .................................. 8-15 General Motors ........................................... 8-15 U.S. Government ......................................... 8-14 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems .................... 2-74 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ..................................................... 2-75 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 3-21 Retractable Hardtop ........................................ 3-38 Lowering .................................................... 3-38 Raising ...................................................... 3-41 Ride Control Systems ....................................... 5-5 Electronic Stability (ESC) ................................ 5-5 Roadside Assistance Program ............................ 8-7 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 5-18 Roof Retractable Hardtop ..................................... 3-38 Sunroof ...................................................... 3-37 Running the Vehicle While Parked ..................... 3-33 Safety Belt Pretensioners ................................. 2-31 Safety Belt Reminder Light ............................... 4-27 Safety Belts ................................................... 2-74 .................................................... 6-110 Care of Extender .................................................... 2-35 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 2-20 13 Safety Belts (cont.) Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................ 2-28 Reminders .................................................. 4-27 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....................... 2-14 Use During Pregnancy ................................. 2-35 Safety Chains ................................................. 5-30 Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government .................................. 8-15 General Motors ........................................... 8-15 U.S. Government ......................................... 8-14 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iv Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 7-3 Scheduling Appointments ................................. 8-10 Sealant Kit, Tire .............................................. 6-82 Seatback Latch .............................................. 2-10 Seats 60/40 Split Bench Seat ................................. 2-13 Easy Entry Seat .......................................... 2-11 Head Restraints ............................................ 2-2 Heated Seats ............................................... 2-6 Power Lift Seat ........................................... 2-12 Power Lumbar .............................................. 2-5 Power Seats ................................................. 2-5 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 2-7 Seatback Latch ........................................... 2-10 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position ...................................... 2-54 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 2-56 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle ....................................................... 2-43 14 Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint ...... 2-43 Security Light .......................................................... 4-37 Service ........................................................... 6-4 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......................... 6-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle ..................................................... 6-6 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 6-5 Engine Soon Lamp ...................................... 4-34 Parts Identiﬁcation Label ............................. 6-115 Publications Ordering Information ................... 8-15 Scheduling Appointments .............................. 8-10 Service Bulletins ............................................. 8-15 Service Manuals ............................................. 8-15 Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance ...... 8-9 Services Provided ............................................. 8-8 Services Speciﬁc to Canadian Purchased Vehicles ....................................................... 8-9 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 2-72 Setting the Clock .................................... 1-15, 4-53 Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble) ............. 4-57 Sheet Metal Damage ..................................... 6-113 Shifting Out of Park ................................................ 3-31 Shifting Into Park ............................................ 3-30 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Sedan Only) ........ 2-31 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 4-4 Skidding ........................................................ 5-10 Spare Tire Compact ................................................... 6-106 Installing .................................................... 6-93 Removing ................................................... 6-91 Storing ....................................................... 6-99 Speciﬁcations and Capacities .......................... 6-125 Speedometer .................................................. 4-26 Split Bench Seat (60/40) .................................. 2-13 StabiliTrak Control Indicator Light, Electronic ....... 4-32 Start Vehicle, Remote ....................................... 3-5 Starter Switch Check ........................................ 7-8 Starting the Engine ......................................... 3-21 Starting the Vehicle ........................................... 1-4 Steering .......................................................... 5-8 Steering in Emergencies .................................... 5-8 Steering Tips ................................................... 5-8 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ......................... 4-82 Steering Wheel, Tilt and Telescopic ..................... 4-3 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit ........... 5-19 Storage Areas Center Console ........................................... 3-37 Convenience Net ......................................... 3-37 Cupholders ................................................. 3-37 Glove Box .................................................. 3-37 Storing a Favorite Station ................................. 1-14 Storing a Flat Tire and Tools — All Models Except GXP and Retractable Hardtop ............. 6-99 Storing a Flat Tire and Tools — GXP and Retractable Hardtop Models ........................ 6-101 Storing a Radio Station .................................... 4-56 Storing Name Tags ......................................... 4-74 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools — All Models Except Retractable Hardtop .......................... 6-104 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools — Retractable Hardtop Models .......................................... 6-105 Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...... 6-89 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ..................... 5-17 Sun Visors ..................................................... 3-16 Sunroof ......................................................... 3-37 Sunshade Operation ........................................ 3-37 Tachometer .................................................... 4-26 Taillamps Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps ................. 6-50, 6-51, 6-53 Telescopic Wheel .............................................. 4-3 Temperature – A, B, C .................................... 6-79 Text Telephone (TTY) Users ............................... 8-6 Theft-Deterrent Feature .................................... 4-81 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 3-16 Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 3-16 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ............ 3-18 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ................................................ 3-18 Three-Way Calling .......................................... 4-79 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 4-3 Time, Setting .................................................. 4-53 15 Tire and Loading Information Label .................... 5-19 Tire Sealant ................................................... 6-84 Tires ............................................................. 6-56 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ........................ 6-112 Buying New Tires ........................................ 6-75 Chains ....................................................... 6-81 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 6-90 Cleaning ................................................... 6-113 Compact Spare ......................................... 6-106 Different Size .............................................. 6-77 High-Speed Operation .................................. 6-66 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 6-81 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................ 6-64 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 6-73 Installing the Spare Tire ................................ 6-93 Pressure Light ............................................. 4-33 Pressure Monitor Operation ........................... 6-67 Pressure Monitor System .............................. 6-66 Removing the Flat Tire ................................. 6-93 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............... 6-91 Sealant and Compressor Kit ................. 6-82, 6-89 Sidewall Labeling ......................................... 6-58 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............ 6-99 Terminology and Deﬁnitions ........................... 6-61 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 6-78 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 6-79 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 6-79 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 6-74 Winter ........................................................ 6-57 16 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater .................... 3-23 Torque Lock ................................................... 3-31 Total Weight on the Vehicle’s Tires .................... 5-30 Towing Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 5-23 Towing a Trailer .......................................... 5-27 Your Vehicle ............................................... 5-23 TPMS Malfunction Light and Message ............... 6-69 TPMS Matching Process for Vehicles with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........................ 6-70 TPMS Matching Process for Vehicles without Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........................ 6-71 TPMS Sensor Matching Process ....................... 6-70 Traction Control System (TCS) .................................... 5-6 Off Light ..................................................... 4-32 Traction – AA, A, B, C ..................................... 6-78 Trailer Brakes ................................................. 5-30 Transferring a Call .......................................... 4-79 Transmission Fluid, Automatic .................................. 6-27, 6-28 Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 3-24 Transportation Options ..................................... 8-10 Transportation Program, Courtesy ...................... 8-10 Treadwear ..................................................... 6-78 Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A ......... 6-78 Trip Odometer ................................................ 4-26 Trunk ............................................................ 3-11 Trunk Lamps .................................................. 4-14 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 4-4 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 4-4 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer .................. 5-32 2 (Second)/3 (Third) Gear Start Feature .............. 3-28 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 6-78 United States — Customer Assistance ................. 8-6 Used Replacement Wheels .............................. 6-80 Using ABS ....................................................... 5-5 Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod ...................................................... 4-68 Using the Auxiliary Input Jack ........................... 4-62 Using the Radio to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod ............................................ 4-67 Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inﬂate a Punctured Tire ..... 6-84 Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inﬂate a Tire (Not Punctured) .................................................. 6-87 ........................................ 4-63 Using the USB Port Vehicle Control ........................................................ 5-3 Loading ...................................................... 5-18 Remote Start ................................................ 3-5 Running While Parked .................................. 3-33 Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy .................. 8-16 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ............................................ 6-114 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label .................. 6-115 Vehicle Personalization DIC ........................................................... 4-47 Vehicle Storage .............................................. 6-42 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 4-24 Visors ........................................................... 3-16 Voice Pass-Thru ............................................. 4-80 Voice Recognition ........................................... 4-72 17 W Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............... 4-24 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 4-42 Hazard Flashers ............................................ 4-3 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iv Weight of the Trailer ........................................ 5-28 Weight of the Trailer Tongue ............................. 5-29 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ........................ 6-23 What to Do with Used Oil ................................ 6-25 What to Use .......................................... 6-32, 6-38 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 6-79 Different Size .............................................. 6-77 Replacement ............................................... 6-79 When It Is Time for New Tires .......................... 6-74 When the Change Oil Soon Message Displays ..... 7-3 When to Add Engine Oil .................................. 6-22 When to Change Engine Oil ............................. 6-24 When to Check .............................................. 6-65 When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid ....................................... 6-28 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ................ 6-37 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..... 6-26 Where to Put the Child Restraint ....................... 2-44 Why Safety Belts Work .................................... 2-16 18 Window Indexing (Coupe and Retractable Hardtop) ..................................................... 3-15 Window Lockout (Sedan Only) .......................... 3-16 Windows ....................................................... 3-13 Power ........................................................ 3-14 Windshield Washer ........................................................ 4-6 Washer Fluid .............................................. 6-38 Wiper Blade Replacement ............................. 6-55 Wiper Blades, Cleaning .............................. 6-112 Wiper Fuses ............................................. 6-115 Wipers ......................................................... 4-5 Winter Driving ................................................ 5-15 Winter Tires ................................................... 6-57 XM Radio Messages ....................................... 4-70 XM Satellite Radio Service ............................... 4-59 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna ..................................................... 4-84 XM™ Satellite Radio Service ............................ 4-83 Your Responsibility .......................................... 1-24 2010 Pontiac G6 Owner Manual M Instrument Panel Initial Drive Information Vehicle Features Performance and Maintenance In Brief ........................................................... 1-1 ........................................ 1-2 ............................... 1-4 ...................................... 1-14 ................... 1-18 Seats and Restraint System ............................. 2-1 Head Restraints ......................................... 2-2 Front Seats ............................................... 2-4 Rear Seats .............................................. 2-13 Safety Belts ............................................. 2-14 Child Restraints ....................................... 2-36 Airbag System ......................................... 2-59 Restraint System Check ............................ 2-74 Features and Controls ..................................... 3-1 ........................................................ 3-2 ....................................... 3-8 ................................................. 3-13 ............................ 3-16 ........... 3-20 .................................................... 3-34 Keys Doors and Locks Windows Theft-Deterrent Systems Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Mirrors Storage Areas Sunroof Retractable Hardtop Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s) ......................................... 3-37 .................................................. 3-37 .................................. 3-38 Instrument Panel ............................................. 4-1 .......................... 4-3 ...................................... 4-16 ........ 4-24 .................. 4-39 ....................................... 4-53 Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 5-1 ....... 5-2 ................................................... 5-23 Service and Appearance Care .......................... 6-1 ..................................................... 6-4 ......................................................... 6-6 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle Towing Service Fuel Checking Things Under the Hood Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement ............................................. 6-14 ..................................... 6-47 .................................... 6-47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 6-55 Tires ...................................................... 6-56 Appearance Care ................................... 6-107 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ............................... 6-114 Electrical System .................................... 6-115 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ................... 6-125 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 7-1 ................................ 7-2 Customer Assistance Information .................... 8-1 ........... 8-2 ........................... 8-14 ........... 8-16 Index ................................................................ 1 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Canadian Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l’adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com Index To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem, and the name G6 are registered trademarks of General Motors. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your speciﬁc vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your speciﬁc vehicle to conﬁrm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Pontiac Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25852252 B Second Printing ©2009 General Motors. All Rights Reserved. iii Safety Warnings and Symbols Warning Messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. { WARNING: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle’s warranty. A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a speciﬁc component, control, message, gage, or indicator. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. iv Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gage + : Fuses i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid ✍ NOTES vi Section 1 In Brief Instrument Panel ..............................................1-2 Initial Drive Information ....................................1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ......................................1-4 Door Locks ....................................................1-5 Trunk Release ...............................................1-5 Windows .......................................................1-6 Seat Adjustment .............................................1-6 Safety Belt ....................................................1-9 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...............1-9 Mirror Adjustment .........................................1-10 Steering Wheel Adjustment ............................1-11 Interior Lighting ............................................1-11 Exterior Lighting ...........................................1-12 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...............................1-12 Climate Controls ...........................................1-13 Vehicle Features .............................................1-14 Radio(s) ......................................................1-14 Satellite Radio ..............................................1-15 Portable Audio Devices ..................................1-15 Steering Wheel Controls ................................1-16 Bluetooth® ...................................................1-16 Cruise Control ..............................................1-17 Power Outlets ..............................................1-17 Performance and Maintenance .........................1-18 Traction Control System (TCS) .......................1-18 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ....................1-18 Tire Pressure Monitor ....................................1-19 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ....................1-19 Engine Oil Life System ..................................1-20 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ................................1-20 Driving for Better Fuel Economy .....................1-21 Roadside Assistance Program ........................1-21 OnStar® ......................................................1-22 1-1 Instrument Panel 1-2 A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4-24. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4-4. C. Driver Shift Control. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3-24 (If Equipped). D. Cruise Control on page 4-7 (If Equipped). Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4-39. E. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4-25. F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-82 (If Equipped). G. Windshield Wipers on page 4-5 and Windshield Washer on page 4-6. H. Ignition Positions on page 3-20. I. Outlet Adjustment on page 4-24. J. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4-3. K. Audio System(s) on page 4-53. L. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-13. M. Fog Lamps on page 4-12 (If Equipped). N. Hood Release on page 6-15. O. Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel on page 4-3. P. Horn on page 4-3. Q. Climate Control System on page 4-16 or Automatic Climate Control System on page 4-20. R. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3-24. S. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-15. T. Traction and Stability Control Button. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-6 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 5-5. U. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4-29. V. Glove Box on page 3-37. 1-3 Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your speciﬁc vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle. Press K to unlock the driver door. Press again within ﬁve seconds to unlock all remaining doors. Press Q to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. Press and hold V for approximately one second to open the trunk. Press L and release to locate the vehicle. Press L and hold for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press L again to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys on page 3-2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3-3. Remote Vehicle Start Starting the Vehicle 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press Q . 3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps ﬂash. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. 1-4 The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start: • Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. • Turn on the hazard warning ﬂashers. • Turn the ignition switch on and then back to off. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3-5. Door Locks Manual Locks Pull up or push down on the manual door lock knob located inside the vehicle, on the windowsill to lock or unlock a door. See Door Locks on page 3-8. Power Door Locks T : Press the top of the switch to lock both doors. Press the bottom of the switch to unlock both doors. For more information, see: • Power Door Locks on page 3-8. • Delayed Locking on page 3-9. • Automatic Door Lock on page 3-9. Trunk Release In addition to the trunk release button on the RKE transmitter, there is a remote release V button located on the driver door near the map pocket. See Trunk on page 3-11 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3-3. 1-5 Windows Seat Adjustment Manual Seats On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on the driver door armrest. The passenger doors have switches that control only that window. Press the front of the switch to open the window. Pull the switch up to close it. For more information, see Power Windows on page 3-14. 1. Lift the bar under the seat to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. Try to move the seat to be sure it is locked in place. See Manual Seats on page 2-4. 1-6 Power Seats (If Equipped) Power Reclining Seatbacks (If Equipped) Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the control forward or rearward. Raise or lower the front or rear of the seat by moving the front or rear of the control up or down. See Power Seats on page 2-5. To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control forward or rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2-7. 1-7 Power Lumbar Heated Seats (If Equipped) Press the front (A) or rear (B) of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. See Power Lumbar on page 2-5. On vehicle’s with heated front seats, press the top of the switch to turn the feature on to the high heat setting. The indicator light (2) will be lit. Press the top of the switch again to go to the low heat setting. The indicator light (1) will be lit. Press the bottom of the switch to turn the feature off. The heated seat feature will turn off when the ignition is turned off. See Heated Seats on page 2-6. 1-8 Safety Belt Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags and roof-rail airbags are not affected by this. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. • Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2-14. • How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2-20. • Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2-28. • Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2-46. United States Canada See Passenger Sensing System on page 2-67 for important information. 1-9 Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position. See Outside Power Mirrors on page 3-36. Interior Mirror Adjust the mirror to see clearly behind your vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. To reduce headlamp glare during nighttime use, move the lever at the bottom of the mirror to the right. Move it to the left for daytime use. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 3-34. Vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition is turned to start. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3-34. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door. 1. Move the selector switch located below the four-way control pad to the left or right to choose either the driver side or passenger side mirror. 2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction. Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror. 1-10 Steering Wheel Adjustment The lever is located on the left side of the steering wheel column. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down or backward or forward into a comfortable position. 3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. See Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel on page 4-3. Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps come on when any door is opened. They turn off after all the doors are closed. To turn the dome lamps on manually, turn the instrument panel brightness knob, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column, clockwise to the farthest position. The dome lamps will remain on whether a door is opened or closed. Reading Lamps The front reading lamps are located in the front overhead console. The rear reading lamps are near the dome lamp overhead near the rear passenger seats. For vehicles with front and rear reading lamps, press the lens to turn the lamp on and off, while the doors are closed. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. For more information on interior lighting, see: • Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-13. • Entry/Exit Lighting on page 4-13. • Parade Dimming on page 4-14. 1-11 Exterior Lighting Windshield Wiper/Washer P : Turn the band to this position to turn on the Automatic Headlamp System. In Canada, this position only works when a vehicle is in the P (Park) position. AUTO: Automatically turns on the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) during the daytime, and the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps at night. ; : Manual operation of the parking lamps and taillamps. 2 : Manual operation of the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps. For more information, see: Headlamps on page 4-10. The windshield wiper lever is located on the right side of the steering column. 9 : Turns the wipers off. & : Turn band for intermittent or speed sensitive operation. As vehicle speed increases or decreases, the wiper interval also increases or decreases. x : Delays wiping cycle. 6 : Slow wipes. 1 : Fast wipes. 8 : Use for a single wiping cycle. 1-12 Windshield Washer: Press the button at the end of the lever until the washers begin. See Windshield Wipers on page 4-5 and Windshield Washer on page 4-6. Automatic Climate Control System (If Equipped) Climate Controls Climate Control System A. Fan Control B. Air Recirculation C. Temperature Control D. Outside Air E. Air Delivery Mode Control F. Air Conditioning G. Rear Window Defogger A. Fan Control B. Air Conditioning C. Air Recirculation D. Outside Air E. Rear Window Defogger F. Air Delivery Mode Control G. Display H. Temperature Control See Climate Control System on page 4-16 or Automatic Climate Control System on page 4-20. 1-13 Vehicle Features Radio(s) Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port shown O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped. f : Select radio stations. 1-14 © ¨: Seek or scan stations. 4 : Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station, or CD, MP3, WMA song. Song title information will be displayed on the top line of the display while the artist information will be displayed on the bottom line, if the information is available during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback. For more information about these and other radio features, see Radio(s) on page 4-54. Storing a Favorite Station Depending on which radio the vehicle has, radio stations are stored as either favorites or presets. For vehicles with an XM radio, a maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio FAV button. Press FAV to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM stations. See Radio(s) on page 4-54. Setting the Clock To set the time and date for the Radio with CD (MP3) and USB port or the Radio with CD (MP3) player: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. 2. Press O to turn the radio on. 3. Press H and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year) displays. 4. Press the softkey located below any one of the tabs that you want to change. 5. Increase or decrease the time or date by turning f clockwise or counterclockwise. For detailed instructions on setting the clock for your speciﬁc audio system, see Setting the Clock on page 4-53. Satellite Radio XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information, refer to: • www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) • www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada) See “XM Satellite Radio Service” under Radio(s) on page 4-54 and XM Radio Messages on page 4-70. Portable Audio Devices This vehicle may have an auxiliary input, located on the audio faceplate. External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, USB storage devices, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the USB port depending on the audio system. See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” and “Using the USB Port” under Radio(s) on page 4-54. 1-15 Steering Wheel Controls Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. e + / e −: Increases or decreases volume. w / x: Press to change radio stations, select tracks on a CD, or to select tracks and navigate folders on an iPod® or USB device. b g: Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with the OnStar® or Bluetooth systems. c : Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call. For more information, see: • Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-82. Bluetooth® For vehicles with an in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s audio system and controls. The Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. See Bluetooth® on page 4-71. 1-16 Cruise Control The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to connect auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone. There are two accessory power outlets, located on the center console below the climate controls. If the vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS), one accessory power outlet is in the center storage console and the other is on the center console below the climate controls. To use an outlet, remove the protective cap. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-15. J : On/Off. RES+: Press to resume or accelerate speed. SET−: Press to set or decrease speed. For more information, see Cruise Control on page 4-7. 1-17

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