2007 PONTIAC G5 lock

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 284.
B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil on page 279.
C. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See
“Checking Engine Oil” underEngine Oil on
page 279.
D. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 298andHydraulic
Clutch on page 286.
E. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block on page 365.
F. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 304.
G. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 304.
H. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. SeeCooling
System on page 292.
I. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 297.Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time
you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 278
for the location of the engine oil dipstick.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several
minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you
do not do this, the oil dipstick might not
show the actual level.
2. Pull the dipstick and clean it with a paper
towel or cloth, then push it back in all the
way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down
and check the level.
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If the system is ever reset accidentally, you
must change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km)
since your last oil change. Remember to reset the
oil life system whenever the oil is changed.
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life
System
The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to
change your engine oil and lter based on vehicle
use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system
so it can calculate when the next oil change is
required. If a situation occurs where you change
your oil prior to a CHANGE OIL SOON message
being turned on, reset the system.After changing the engine oil, the system must be
reset as follows:
1. Turn the ignition to RUN, with the engine off.
2. Press the information and reset buttons
on the DIC at the same time to enter the
personalization menu. SeeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 179.
3. Press the information button to scroll through
the available personalization menu modes
until the DIC display shows OIL-LIFE RESET.
4. Press and hold the reset button until the DIC
display shows ACKNOWLEDGED. This will
tell you the system has been reset.
5. Turn the key to LOCK.
If the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes back
on when you start your vehicle, the engine oil life
system has not reset. Repeat the reset procedure.
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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 let any
pressure still left to be vented out the
discharge hose.
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Notice:If you leave your radio or other
accessories on during the jump starting
procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs
would not be covered by your warranty. Always
turn off your radio and other accessories when
jump starting your vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the
cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlet.
Turn off the radio and all lamps that are not
needed. This will avoid sparks and help save
both batteries. And it could save the radio!4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and
locate the positive (+) and negative (−)
terminal locations on that vehicle.
You will not see the battery of your vehicle
under the hood. It is located in the trunk. You
will not need to access your battery for jump
starting. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+)
and a remote negative (−) jump starting
terminal.
The remote positive
terminal is located
under a red tethered
cap on the engine
compartment fuse block.
Lift the cap to access
the terminal.
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4. At the wall measure from the ground
upward (A) to the recorded distance
from Step 3 and mark it.
5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) on the wall
the width of the vehicle at the height of the
mark in Step 4.
Notice:Do not cover a headlamp to improve
beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a
headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up
which may cause damage to the headlamp.6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a
piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the
headlamp not being adjusted. Do not place
directly on the headlamp. This allows only the
beam of light from the headlamp being
adjusted to be seen on the at surface.
7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws,
which are under the hood near each headlamp
assembly.
The adjustment screw can be turned with a
6 mm socket wrench.
8. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the
headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape
line. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to
raise or lower the angle of the beam.
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3. Remove the two plastic fasteners from the
fascia.
4. Pull the front fascia back.
You may need someone else to assist you
with Steps 3 and 4.
5. Pull the headlamp assembly up on an angle
and towards the radiator to remove it.
6. Disconnect the bulb base from the wiring
harness by lifting the plastic locking tab.
7. To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following:
7.1. Disconnect the wiring harness from the
bulb socket.
7.2. Remove the black retainer by turning it
counterclockwise.8. Turn the bulb socket for the headlamp, front
turn signal, or parking lamp counterclockwise.
For the sidemarker bulb, you will need to
use a tool to assist in turning the bulb socket.
9. Pull the old bulb out of the socket.
10. Install a new bulb.
11. Reinstall the bulb assembly by reversing
Steps 1 through 8.
When reinstalling the headlamp assembly,
rst make sure that the wiring harness is
in its original position. If not, the headlamp
assembly will not t correctly.
You will also need to line up the two tabs
on the bottom of the assembly that t into
two slots in the headlamp assembly bracket.
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Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps
(Coupe)
To replace a taillamp or rear turn signal bulb,
do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 98for
more information.
2. Remove the screw retaining the taillamp
assembly.
3. Disconnect the wiring harness by lifting up on
the tab to release and pull it straight out.
4. Hold and turn the bulb socket clockwise and
then release it from the lamp housing.
5. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket.
6. Install a new bulb.
7. Reverse Steps 2 through 4 to reinstall the
taillamp assembly.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps (Sedan)
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 98
for more information.
2. Remove the fastener which holds down the
trunk trim. Once you have removed the trim,
there will be one more fastener to remove.
3. Remove the outer two screws from the
taillamp assembly.
4. Disconnect the wiring harness by lifting up on
the tab to release and pull it straight out.
5. Remove the taillamp from the quarter panel.
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A. Sidemarker
B. Stoplamp/Turn Signal/Taillamp
C. Back-up
6. Locate the bulb you need to change.
7. Remove the taillamp bulb socket from the
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
8. Pull the old bulb out of the socket.
9. Install a new bulb.
10. Reverse Steps 1 through 6 to reinstall the
taillamp assembly.
Back-Up Lamps (Coupe)
To replace a back-up lamp bulb, do the following:
1. Remove the two screws from the face of the
back-up lamp.
2. Pull the lamp straight out from the fascia
pocket.
3. Hold and turn the bulb socket clockwise and
then release it from the lamp housing.
4. Pull the old bulb out of the socket.
5. Install a new bulb.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the
back-up lamp assembly.
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