2007 PONTIAC G6 ECU

6. With the yellow cap in place to prevent the
wheel from being scratched, screw the bolt
extension onto the bolt through the wheel
nut hole.
7. Remove the yellow cap from the bolt
extension.
8. Secure the tire and wheel with the larger
wing nut.
A. Cover
B. Wing Nut
C. Bolt Extension
D. Spare TireE. Nut
F. Jack
G. Bolt
The compact spare is for temporary use only.
Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire
as soon as you can. SeeCompact Spare Tire on
page 403. See the storage instructions label to
replace your compact spare properly into your
trunk.
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GTP and Retractable Hardtop Models
To store the at tire and jack in the compact spare
tire compartment, do the following:
1. Make sure the retractable hardtop is in the up
position.
2. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 113for
more information.
3. If you have a retractable hardtop model,
unlatch the trunk cargo cover so that it is
in the open position.
4. Remove the bolt extension (in the yellow
sleeve) from the jack and remove the
center cap from the wheel.5. Place the jack over the bolt (B) on the oor,
making sure it contacts the bolt as shown.
6. Place the extension bolt (A) onto the bolt (B).
7. Thread the jack retainer nut (C) until it is
at or near the end of the threads.
8. Reach under the wheel and lift the extension
bolt so that the threaded end of the bolt
passes through the center hole of the wheel.
9. Remove the yellow cap.
10. Secure the tire and wheel with the larger
wing nut.
11. Replace the cover.
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Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be
performed at the intervals specied to help ensure
the safety, dependability, and emission control
performance of your vehicle. Your GM
Goodwrench
®dealer can assist you with these
checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at
once. Whenever any uids or lubricants are added
to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper
ones, as shown inRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 442.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks
at each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 325for
further details.Notice:It is important to check your oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure
to keep your engine oil at the proper level
can cause damage to your engine not covered
by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. See
Engine Coolant on page 339for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in
the windshield washer uid reservoir and add the
proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure
they are inated to the correct pressures. Do not
forget to check the spare tire. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 379. Check to make sure the
spare tire is stored securely. SeeChanging a Flat
Tire on page 390.
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Roadside Assistance Program
In the U.S., call1-800-ROADSIDE (762-3743)
In Canada, call1-800-268-6800
Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
As the owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside
Assistance program. This value-added service is
intended to provide you with peace of mind as you
drive in the city or travel the open road.
Who is Covered?
Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle
operator, regardless of ownership. A person driving
this vehicle without the consent of the owner is
not eligible for coverage.The following services are provided in the U.S.
during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period and,
in Canada, during the Base Warranty coverage
period of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, up to
a maximum coverage of $100.
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the
customer to get to the nearest service station
(approximately $5 in the U.S. and 10 litres
in Canada). Service to provide diesel may be
restricted. For safety reasons, propane
and other alternative fuels will not be provided
through this service.
Lock-out Service:To ensure security, the
driver must present the vehicle registration and
personal ID before lock-out service is provided.
Lock-out service will be covered at no charge if
you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle. If
your vehicle will not start, Roadside
Assistance will arrange to have your vehicle
towed to the nearest authorized dealership. In
the U.S., replacement keys made at the
customer’s expense will be covered within
10 miles (16 km).
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Alternative Service:There may be times,
when Roadside Assistance cannot provide
timely assistance, your advisor may authorize
you to secure local emergency road service,
and you will be reimbursed up to $100
upon submission of the original receipt to
Roadside Assistance.
In many instances, mechanical failures are
covered under Pontiac’s Bumper-to-Bumper
warranty, and the duration of the Base Warranty
Coverage for Canadian customers of the new
Vehicle Limited Warranty. However, any cost for
parts and labor for non-warranty repairs are
the responsibility of the driver.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling,
please provide the following to the Roadside
Assistance Representative:
Your name, home address, and home
telephone number.
Telephone number of your location.
Location of the vehicle.
Model, year, color, and license plate number
of the vehicle.
Odometer reading, Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle.
Description of the problem.
While we hope you never have the occasion to
use our service, it is added security while traveling
for you and your family. Remember, we are
only a phone call away. Pontiac Roadside
Assistance:1-800-ROADSIDE (762-3743), text
telephone (TTY) users, call1-888-889-2438,
Canadian customers call1-800-268-6800.
Pontiac and General Motors of Canada Limited
reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement
to an owner or driver when, in their sole
discretion, the claims become excessive in
frequency or type of occurrence.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in
the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Pontiac and General Motors of
Canada Limited reserve the right to make any
changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance
program at any time without notication.
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Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 368
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and
Back-Up Lamps...................364, 365, 367
Buying New Tires........................................ 383
C
Calibration..........................................143, 145
California Fuel............................................. 311
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 309
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 424
Carbon Monoxide..............113, 140, 282, 296
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 408
Your CD Player........................................ 250
Your CDs ................................................. 250
Center Console Storage Area...................... 150
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL).........................363, 364
Chains, Tire................................................. 389
Charging System Light................................ 199Check
Engine Light............................................ 204
Checking Things Under the Hood ................ 316
Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 412
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 53
Infants and Young Children........................ 49
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children....... 60
Older Children........................................... 46
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position................................. 69
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 71
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 58
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 410
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 409
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 406
Finish Care.............................................. 409
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 404
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces.......................... 407
Leather.................................................... 407
Tires........................................................ 411
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Dome Lamp................................................ 179
Door
Automatic Door Lock................................ 110
Delayed Locking...................................... 110
Door Ajar Reminder................................. 109
Locks....................................................... 108
Power Door Locks................................... 109
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock....... 111
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 111
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 27
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 209
DIC Operation and Displays..................... 209
DIC Vehicle Personalization..................... 216
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 212
Driving
At Night................................................... 272
City.......................................................... 277
Defensive................................................. 254
Drunken................................................... 255
Freeway................................................... 278
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 280
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 274
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 288
Winter...................................................... 282E
Easy Entry Seat............................................ 17
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 415
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 418
Fuses...................................................... 415
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 416
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 415
Rear Compartment Fuse Block ................ 421
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 415
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 330
Battery..................................................... 355
Check and Service Engine Soon Light........ 204
Coolant.................................................... 339
Coolant Heater......................................... 128
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 203
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 444
Engine Compartment Overview ................ 318
Exhaust................................................... 140
Oil ........................................................... 325
Oil Life System........................................ 328
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Light (cont.)
Security................................................... 207
StabiliTrak
®Indicator................................ 203
StabiliTrak®Not Ready............................. 203
TCS Warning Light.................................. 201
Traction Control System Active................. 201
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning................................................ 201
Lighting
Entry/Exit................................................. 179
Parade Dimming...................................... 179
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 288
Lockout Protection....................................... 112
Locks
Automatic Door Lock................................ 110
Delayed Locking...................................... 110
Door........................................................ 108
Lockout Protection................................... 112
Power Door............................................. 109
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock....... 111
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 111
Loss of Control........................................... 271
Low Fuel Warning Light............................... 208
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop................ 154
Lumbar
Manual Controls......................................... 10
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 434
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 438
At Least Once a Month............................ 438
At Least Once a Year .............................. 439
Introduction.............................................. 428
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 436
Maintenance Record................................ 446
Maintenance Requirements...................... 428
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts............................... 443
Owner Checks and Services.................... 438
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants......... 442
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 431
Using....................................................... 429
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 428
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 204
Manual Lumbar Controls............................... 10
Manual Seats.................................................. 9
Manual Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 338
Operation................................................. 134
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 212
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