2005 PONTIAC G6 tire pressure

Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13. Reset oil
life system. SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 5-16.An Emission
Control Service.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (j).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. SeeEngine
Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17.An Emission Control Service. See footnotes †
and (k).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTires on page 5-42.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels and add uid
as needed.••
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services” in
this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
Inspect throttle system.See footnote (g).•
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Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-19for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are
inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check
your spare tire. SeeTires on page 5-42for further
details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. Push, pull and then try to turn the spare tire. If
it moves, tighten it. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on
page 5-56.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-28if
necessary.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter
should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
If the starter works in any other position, contact
your GM Goodwrench
®dealer for service.
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Child Restraints (cont.)
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-39
Older Children.............................................1-28
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-41
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-45
Top Strap...................................................1-37
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-39
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-37
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-71
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-69
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-66
Finish Care.................................................5-70
Glass Surfaces............................................5-68
Instrument Panel.........................................5-68
Interior Plastic Components...........................5-68
Leather......................................................5-68
Tires..........................................................5-71
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-72
Vinyl..........................................................5-68
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-69
Weatherstrips..............................................5-69
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-70Climate Control System...................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-23
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.....................1-25
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-65
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-16
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-42
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-30
Heater, Engine............................................2-23
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-22
Cooling System..............................................5-24
Cruise Control Lever.......................................3-10
Cruise Control Light........................................3-35
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-41
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-11
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-11
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government...................................7-10
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-5
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-11
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Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
Heater...........................................................3-19
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-35
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-24
HomeLink
®Transmitter....................................2-37
HomeLink®Transmitter, Programming................2-38
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-13
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-20
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-31
Ination -- Tire Pressure..................................5-48
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-16
Cluster.......................................................3-24
Overview..................................................... 3-4
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-34
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Labelling, Tire Sidewall....................................5-43
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection.........................3-17
Dome........................................................3-16
Fog ...........................................................3-16
Overhead Console Reading..........................3-17
Trunk.........................................................3-17
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-39
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-41
Lift Seat, Power............................................... 1-6
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-27
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-29
Brake System Warning.................................3-28
Charging System.........................................3-28
Cruise Control.............................................3-35
Highbeam On.............................................3-35
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-36
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-31
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Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-16
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-16
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-18
PASS-Key®III+ Operation.............................2-18
Throttle, Adjustable..........................................2-22
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tires.............................................................5-42
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-71
Buying New Tires........................................5-51
Chains.......................................................5-54
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-56
Cleaning....................................................5-71
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-65
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-55
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-48
Inspection and Rotation................................5-49
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-59
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-59
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-57
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-64
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-43
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-45
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-52
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-53
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-53
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-50
Top Strap......................................................1-37
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-39
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-36Towing (cont.)
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-38
Your Vehicle...............................................4-36
Traction
Control System Active Light..........................3-30
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-8
Control System Warning Light.......................3-30
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)...................4-10
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-19
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-24
Trip Odometer................................................3-26
Trunk............................................................2-12
Trunk Lamps..................................................3-17
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-77
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-52
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Service Soon Light......................................3-35
Symbols......................................................... iv
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