2007 PONTIAC G6 flat tire

Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
(Retractable Hardtop and Coupe)........... 364
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps and Back-up
Lamps (Sedan)...................................... 364
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (Coupe) ... 365
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
(Retractable Hardtop)............................. 367
License Plate Lamp................................... 368
Replacement Bulbs................................... 368
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 369
Tires............................................................ 370
Winter Tires.............................................. 372
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 372
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 376
Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 379
High-Speed Operation............................... 381
Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 381
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 383
Buying New Tires...................................... 383
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 385Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 386
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 387
Wheel Replacement.................................. 388
Tire Chains............................................... 389
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 390
Changing a Flat Tire................................. 390
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools.......... 392
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire....................................... 394
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools.............................................. 400
Compact Spare Tire.................................. 403
Appearance Care........................................ 404
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 404
Fabric/Carpet............................................. 406
Leather...................................................... 407
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces................................................ 407
Care of Safety Belts.................................. 408
Weatherstrips............................................ 408
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 408
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 409
Finish Care............................................... 409
Windshield and Wiper Blades.................... 410
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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(E) Tire Ply Material:The type of cord and
number of plies in the sidewall and under
the tread.
(F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG):
Tire manufacturers are required to grade
tires based on three performance factors:
treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance.
For more information seeUniform Tire Quality
Grading on page 386.
(G) Maximum Cold Ination Load Limit:
Maximum load that can be carried and the
maximum pressure needed to support that load.
(A) Temporary Use Only:The compact spare tire
or temporary use tire has a tread life of
approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should
not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h).
The compact spare tire is for emergency use when
a regular road tire has lost air and gone at. If your
vehicle has a compact spare tire, seeCompact
Spare Tire on page 403andIf a Tire Goes Flat on
page 390.
Compact Spare Tire Example
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The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The rst
rotation is the most important. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 431.
When rotating your tires, always use the correct
rotation pattern shown here.
Do not include the compact spare tire in your tire
rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front
and rear ination pressures as shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label.Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly
tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under
Capacities and Specications on page 424.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after time. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When
you change a wheel, remove any rust or
dirt from places where the wheel attaches
to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use a cloth or a paper towel to do this;
but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush
later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt
off. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 390.
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Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly
rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts
should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace
it (except some aluminum wheels, which can
sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of
these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same
load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and
be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel
bolts, or wheel nuts, replace them only with new
GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be
sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
nuts for your vehicle.{CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels,
wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle
can be dangerous. It could affect the
braking and handling of your vehicle,
make your tires lose air and make you
lose control. You could have a collision
in which you or others could be injured.
Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts for replacement.
Notice:The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance,
and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and
chassis.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 390for more
information.
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If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are
driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s
tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is 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
would 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 the
jacking equipment to change a at tire safely.
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel
damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on
your vehicle’s hazard warning ashers. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 166for more
information.
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3. Extend the handle on the wheel wrench by
pressing the button with your index nger
and pulling on the end of the wrench.
You must do this before using the wheel
wrench.
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. If your vehicle has a wheel cover or hubcap
that has plastic wheel nut caps, then loosen
the plastic nut caps. You may need to use the
wheel wrench to loosen them. Do not pry
off wheel covers or center caps that
have plastic wheel nut caps.
2. Remove the wheel cover or center cap from
the wheel to locate the wheel nuts.
If your vehicle has a wheel cover or hubcap
without plastic wheel nut caps, gently pry
on the edge of the plastic wheel trim to remove
it from the wheel to nd the wheel nuts.
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
All Models (Except GTP
and Retractable Hardtop)
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment
in the passenger compartment of the
vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in the
proper place.
To store the at tire and jack in the compact spare
tire compartment, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 113for
more information.
2. Remove the bolt extension (in the yellow
sleeve) from the jack and remove the
center cap from the wheel.3. Place the jack over the bolt (A) on the oor,
making sure it contacts the bolt as shown,
and thread the jack retainer nut until it
contacts the jack.
4. With the valve stem up, place the tire on the
compartment oor with the rear of the tire
beneath the trim panel. The tire may not lay
completely at.
5. Line up a wheel nut hole with the bolt or
wheel center.
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A. Retainer
B. Cover
C. Flat Tire (Valve
Stem Up)
D. NutE. Bolt Extension
F. Bracket
G. Jack and Wheel
Wrench
H. BoltThe compact spare tire 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 403See the storage instructions label to
replace your compact spare properly into your
trunk.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inated
when the vehicle was new, it can lose air after
a time. Check the ination pressure regularly.
It should be 60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on the vehicle,
stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare
tire is correctly inated. The compact spare is made
to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h)
for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so
you can nish your trip and have the full-size
tire repaired or replaced at your convenience.
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