2005 PONTIAC G6 power steering

Maintenance Footnotes
†The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to
the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded.
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chang, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers,
parking brake, etc.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts or
signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chang, etc.
(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if
they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect
all pipes, ttings and clamps; replace with genuine
GM parts as needed. To help ensure proper operation,
a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure
cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and
air conditioning condenser is recommended at least
once a year.(d)Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking.
Replace blades that appear worn or damaged or
that streak or miss areas of the windshield.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages
are working properly. Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything
that might keep a safety belt system from doing its
job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts
replaced. Also look for any opened or broken airbag
coverings, and have them repaired or replaced.
(The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.)
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders, door hinges and
latches, hood hinges and latches and trunk lid hinges
and latches. More frequent lubrication may be required
when exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying
silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth
will make them last longer, seal better and not stick
or squeak.
(g)Check system for interference or binding and for
damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed.
Replace any components that have high effort or
excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator or cruise
control cables.
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Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-18
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-75
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-22
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-17
Air Conditioning..............................................3-19
Airbag
Readiness Light..........................................3-27
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-9
Airbag System................................................1-47
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-55
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-57
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-55
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-56
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-54
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-50
Antenna, Backglass.........................................3-78
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System..........................................3-78
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-29
Appearance Care............................................5-66
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-71
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-69
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-72
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-69
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-66
Finish Care.................................................5-70Appearance Care (cont.)
Finish Damage............................................5-72
Glass Surfaces............................................5-68
Instrument Panel.........................................5-68
Interior Plastic Components...........................5-68
Leather......................................................5-68
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-72
Tires..........................................................5-71
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-72
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-73
Vinyl..........................................................5-68
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-69
Weatherstrips..............................................5-69
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-70
Audio System(s).............................................3-44
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-76
Backglass Antenna......................................3-78
Care of Your CD and DVD Player..................3-78
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-78
Radio with CD....................................3-46, 3-51
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-62
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-45
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-45
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-76
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-77
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-78
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
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Seats (cont.)
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-3
Power Lift Seat............................................. 1-6
Power Seat.................................................. 1-3
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-41
Rear Seat Position......................................1-42
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-45
Security Light.................................................3-35
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-31
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Vehicle Soon Light.......................................3-35
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-57
Setting the Time
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS).........3-45
Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS).....3-45
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-72
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-29
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-30
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-20
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Spare Tire
Installing....................................................5-59
Removing...................................................5-57Spare Tire (cont.)
Storing.......................................................5-64
Specications, Capacities.................................5-82
Speedometer..................................................3-26
Split Bench Seat (60/40).................................... 1-7
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-21
Steering........................................................4-11
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-76
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-42
Convenience Net.........................................2-42
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-41
Glove Box..................................................2-41
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-16
Sunroof.........................................................2-42
Sunroof - Panoramic.......................................2-43
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Tachometer....................................................3-26
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and
Back-Up Lamps.......................................5-40
TCS Active Light.............................................3-30
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-30
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-76
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