2006 PONTIAC G6 clock

Filling the Tank
{CAUTION:
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel re can
cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to
you and others, read and follow all the
instructions on the pump island. Turn off your
engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke
if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Keep sparks, ames, and smoking materials
away from fuel. Do not leave the fuel pump
unattended when refueling your vehicle — this
is against the law in some places. Keep
children away from the fuel pump; never let
children pump fuel.The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel
door on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise.
The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released
too soon, it will spring back to the right.
While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the
hook on the fuel door.
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{CAUTION:
If you spill fuel and then something ignites it,
you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out
on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.
This spray can happen if your tank is nearly
full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open
the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise
to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overll the
tank, and wait a few seconds after you have nished
pumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel
from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See
Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-91.
When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it
clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The
diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has
been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel
to evaporate into the atmosphere. SeeMalfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 3-40.
The CHECK GAS CAP message will be displayed on
the Driver Information Center (DIC) if the fuel cap is not
properly installed. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-48for more information.
{CAUTION:
If a re starts while you are refueling, do not
remove the nozzle. Shut off the ow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by notifying the
station attendant. Leave the area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get
the right type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get the wrong type, it may not t properly.
This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to
light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions
system. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 3-40.
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{CAUTION:
Adding only plain water to your cooling
system can be dangerous. Plain water, or
some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil
before the proper coolant mixture will. Your
vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the
proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the
wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot
but you would not get the overheat warning.
Your engine could catch re and you or others
could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and DEX-COOL
®coolant.
Notice:In cold weather, water can freeze and crack
the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Use the recommended coolant and the proper
coolant mixture.
{CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.
1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure
cap when the cooling system, including the coolant
surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator
hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap
slowly counterclockwise about two or two and
one-half turns.
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. This will
allow any pressure still left to be vented out
the discharge hose.
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4. Remove the bulb access cover by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out
the bulb assembly.
6. Disconnect the bulb socket from the wiring harness
for headlamps.
For the front turn signal/parking or sidemarker
bulbs, unclip the bulb from the socket.
7. Install a new bulb.
8. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the bulb
assembly and headlamp assembly.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) (Sedan)
To replace a center high-mounted stoplamp (CHMSL)
bulb, do the following:
1. Open the trunk lid. SeeTrunk on page 2-14for
more information.
2. Locate the center high-mounted stoplamp (CHMSL)
on the inside of the trunk lid.
3. Unclip the wiring harness by using a tool to
disengage the connector.4. Remove the beauty cover by pressing the tabs at
either end with a tool.
5. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise.
6. Install a new bulb.
7. Reverse Steps 3 through 5 to reinstall the bulb
assembly.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) (Retractable Hardtop
and Coupe)
If your vehicle has this component and it needs
replacement, it is recommended that it be replaced
as a unit by your dealer.
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4. Remove the two nuts, which hold the taillamp
assembly, from inside the vehicle.
5. Remove the taillamp assembly.
6. Remove the wiring harness from the taillamp
assembly by lifting on the release tab.
7. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove.
8. Pull the bulb from the socket.
9. Install a new bulb.
10. Reverse Steps 2 through 7 to reinstall the taillamp
assembly.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
(Coupe)
A. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal
B. Sidemarker Lamp
C. Back-up Lamp
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To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-14for more
information.
2. Remove the convenience net, if equipped.
3. Remove the two wing nuts from the trunk trim to
expose the hex nuts.
4. Remove the three hex nuts retaining the taillamp
assembly.
5. Pull off the assembly to the side to release it from
the rear of the vehicle.
6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove.7. Pull the bulb from the bulb socket.
8. Install a new bulb.
9. Reverse Steps 3 through 5 to reinstall the taillamp
assembly.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
(Retractable Hardtop)
A. Back-up Lamp
B. Sidemarker/Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal
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To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-14for more
information.
2. Locate the three access plastic covers in the trunk
trim, near the taillamp assembly and remove them.
3. Remove the two nuts and one bolt retaining
the taillamp assembly.
4. Pull off the assembly to the side to release it from
the vehicle.
5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove.
6. Pull the bulb from the bulb socket.
7. Install a new bulb.
8. Reverse the steps to reinstall.Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up
Coupe and Retractable
Hardtop921
Sedan 3057K
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL)912***
Front Parking and Turn
Signal Lamp3157KX
Front/Rear Sidemarker Lamp 194
Headlamps
High-Beam H9
Low-Beam H11
Stoplamp, Taillamp and
Turn Signal3057K*
Sidemarker, Stoplamp, Taillamp
and Turn Signal3157K**
* Coupe and Sedan only
** Retractable Hardtop only
*** Sedan Only
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer.
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you will need is located in the trunk.
1. If you have a retractable hardtop model, ensure the
hardtop is in the up position.
2. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-14for more
information.
3. If you have a sedan or coupe model, lift the handle
on the spare tire cover. The handle may hook on
the front edge of the trunk’s weatherstrip to hold the
cover out of the way.
If you have a retractable hardtop model, unlatch the
trunk cargo cover so that it is in the open position.
Then remove the cover from the spare tire.
4. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it.
Then remove the compact spare tire. SeeCompact
Spare Tire on page 5-86for more information.
5. Remove the wing nut holding the jack in place.
6. Remove the extension bolt that is clipped to
the jack. You will need this later to store the at tire.
7. Remove the jack and wheel wrench from the trunk.
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