2005 PONTIAC G6 belt

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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Additional Program Information
Courtesy Transportation is available during the
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is
not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A
separate booklet entitledWarranty and Owner
Assistance Informationfurnished with each new vehicle
provides detailed warranty coverage information.
Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating
dealers and all program options, such as shuttle
service, may not be available at every dealer. Please
contact your dealer for specic information about
availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements
will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel.
Canadian Vehicles:For warranty repairs during
the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General
Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty,
alternative transportation may be available under the
Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult
your dealer for details.
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 terms and conditions described herein
at its sole discretion.
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders
Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a
number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor
and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance.
Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor
emission control components to optimize fuel economy,
to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so
equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the
driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations.
Some information may be stored during regular
operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions;
other information is stored only in a crash event by
computer systems, such as those commonly called event
data recorders (EDR).
In a crash event, computer systems, such as the Airbag
Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle
may record information about the condition of the vehicle
and how it was operated, such as data related to
engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle
speed, safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag
performance, and the severity of a collision. This
information has been used to improve vehicle crash
performance and may be used to improve crash
performance of future vehicles and driving safety.
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A
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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Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-24
B
Backglass Antenna..........................................3-78
Battery..........................................................5-33
Run-Down Protection...................................3-17
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-22
Bench Seat, Split (60/40)................................... 1-7
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-6
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-28
System Warning Light..................................3-28
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-22
Brakes..........................................................5-30
Braking........................................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-20
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-38
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-39
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-38
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps..................................5-38
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-40Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps.................................5-40
Buying New Tires...........................................5-51C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications............................5-82
Carbon Monoxide...................2-12, 2-31, 4-25, 4-38
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-69
Your CD and DVD Player.............................3-78
Your CDs and DVDs....................................3-78
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-42
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-39
Chains, Tire...................................................5-54
Charging System Light....................................3-28
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-31
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-72
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-34
Infants and Young Children...........................1-31
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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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D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-14
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Delayed Headlamps........................................3-14
Delayed Locking.............................................2-10
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dome Lamp...................................................3-16
Door
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Door Ajar Reminder.....................................2-10
Locks.......................................................... 2-9
Power Door Locks.......................................2-10
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-13
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-36
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-37
DIC Vehicle Personalization..........................3-42
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-40
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-16
City...........................................................4-20
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-21
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-24
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-18
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-30
Winter........................................................4-25
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-75
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-78
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-75
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-76
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-75
Rear Compartment Fuse Block......................5-79
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-75
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-17
Battery.......................................................5-33
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-31
Coolant......................................................5-19
Coolant Heater............................................2-23
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-30
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-31
Oil .............................................................5-13
Overheating................................................5-22
Starting......................................................2-21
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)......................4-10
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................3-17
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-27
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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
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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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Light (cont.)
Oil Pressure...............................................3-34
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-26
Security.....................................................3-35
Service Vehicle Soon...................................3-35
TCS Warning Light......................................3-30
Traction Control System Active......................3-30
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-30
Lighting
Entry/Exit...................................................3-17
Lockout Protection..........................................2-12
Locks
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Door........................................................... 2-9
Lockout Protection.......................................2-12
Power Door................................................2-10
Loss of Control...............................................4-15
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-36
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-3
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-8
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year.................................... 6-9
Introduction.................................................. 6-2Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-14
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-13
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using Your................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-31
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-3
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-40
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-33
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®.....2-34
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-33
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®.............2-33
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-35
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-35
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-20
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-13
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