2005 PONTIAC G6 steering wheel

Tire Size
The following illustration shows an example of a typical
passenger vehicle tire size.
(A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:The United States
version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the
rst character in the tire size means a passenger
vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. Tire
and Rim Association.
(B) Tire Width:The three-digit number indicates the
tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall.
(C) Aspect Ratio:A two-digit number that indicates
the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if
the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as shown in item C of
the illustration, it would mean that the tire’s sidewall is
60 percent as high as it is wide.(D) Construction Code:A letter code is used to
indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter
R means radial ply construction; the letter D means
diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter B means
belted-bias ply construction.
(E) Rim Diameter:Diameter of the wheel in inches.
(F) Service Description:These characters represent
the load range and speed rating of the tire. The load
index represents the load carry capacity a tire is certied
to carry. The load index can range from 1 to 279. The
speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certied
to carry a load. Speed ratings range from A to Z.
Tire Terminology and Denitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure
is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or
kiloPascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight:This means the combined weight
of optional accessories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio:The relationship of a tire’s height to
its width.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
Use another type of traction device only if its
manufacturer recommends it for use on your
vehicle and tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s
instructions. To help avoid damage to your
vehicle, drive slowly, re-adjust or remove the
device if is contacting your vehicle, and do not
spin your wheels.
If you do nd traction devices that will t,
install them on the front tires.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes
out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly.
But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few
tips about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the at tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel rmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a
skid and may require the same correction you’d use
in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by
steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to a stop, well off the road if possible.
{CAUTION:
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do
maintenance or repairs is dangerous without
the appropriate safety equipment and training.
The jack provided with your vehicle is
designed only for changing a at tire. If it is
used for anything else, you or others could be
badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off
the jack. Use the jack provided with your
vehicle only for changing a at tire.
If a tire goes at, the next part shows how to use your
jacking equipment to change a at tire safely.
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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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