2008 PONTIAC G6 flat tire

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 the wheel center hole or a wheel nut hole
with the bolt.
6. With the cap in place to prevent the wheel from
being scratched, screw the bolt extension onto
the bolt through the wheel hole aligned with the bolt.
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. Flat Tire (valve stem
up) or Compact
Spare TireD. Extension
E. 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 5-99.
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A. Retainer
B. Cover
C. Flat Tire (Valve
Stem Up) or
Compact Spare TireD. Nut
E. Bolt Extension
F. Jack and Wheel
Wrench
G. Bolt
The 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 5-99.
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. Of course, it is best
to replace the spare with a full-size tire as soon as
possible. The spare tire will last longer and be in good
shape in case it is needed again.
Notice:When the compact spare is installed, do
not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compact spare can get
caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and
wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle.
Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles.
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At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they are
inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check
the spare tire. SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-68. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-86.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
rotate the tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-77.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-31.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle
should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If
the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your
dealer/retailer for service.
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Who is Covered?
Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle
operator, regardless of ownership. In Canada, a person
driving this vehicle without the consent of the owner
is not eligible for coverage.
Services Provided
The following services are provided in the U.S. and
Canada up to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km),
whichever occurs rst, and, in Canada only, up
to a maximum coverage of $100.
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest service station
(approximately $5 in Canada). 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:Lock-out service is covered at
no charge if you are unable to gain entry into
your vehicle. A remote unlock may be available if
you have an active OnStar
®subscription. To ensure
security, the driver must present personal
identication before lock-out service is provided. In
Canada, the vehicle registration is also required.
Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or
Highway:Tow to the nearest dealership for
warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling
crash. Winch-out assistance is provided when the
vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire in good
condition, when equipped and properly inated, is
covered at no charge. The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered
by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:A battery jump start is covered at no
charge if the vehicle does not start.
Trip Routing Service (Canada only):Upon request,
Roadside Assistance will send you detailed,
computer personalized maps, highlighting your
choice of either the most direct route or the most
scenic route to your destination, anywhere in North
America, along with helpful travel information
pertaining to your trip.
Please allow three weeks before your planned
departure date. Trip routing requests will be limited to
six per calendar year.
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F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-26
Finish Damage.............................................5-107
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-68
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-86
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-86
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-96
Fluid.....................................................5-27, 5-30
Power Steering...........................................5-40
Windshield Washer......................................5-41
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-16
Fuel............................................................... 5-6
Additives...................................................... 5-8
California Fuel.............................................. 5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-11
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-9
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-8
Gage.........................................................3-42
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-6
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-7
Low Warning Light.......................................3-42Fuses..........................................................5-110
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-112
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-110
Rear Compartment Fuse Block....................5-116
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-110
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-37
Fuel..........................................................3-42
Speedometer..............................................3-29
Tachometer.................................................3-29
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-6
Specications............................................... 5-7
Glove Box.....................................................2-44
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-6
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-7
Headlamps....................................................3-13
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-51
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-14
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Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass....................................................2-39
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®and Compass.................................2-37
Rearview Mirror with OnStar®...........................2-37
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-37
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-13
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation..................................................... 2-4
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 2-7
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-90
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-88
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-58
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-14
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-14
General Motors...........................................7-15
United States Government............................7-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-74
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................1-75Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-23
Retractable Hardtop........................................2-45
Lowering....................................................2-46
Raising......................................................2-49
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-20
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-15
Running the Engine While Parked.....................2-36
S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-30
Safety Belts
Care of....................................................5-103
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-18
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-26
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-32
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-32
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-13
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seatback Latches............................................. 1-8
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T
Tachometer....................................................3-29
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and
Back-Up Lamps.......................5-55, 5-56, 5-57
TCS Active Light.............................................3-36
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-35
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-67
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-18
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-19
PASS-Key®III+ Operation.............................2-20
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Time, Setting..................................................3-53
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-37
Tires.............................................................5-60
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........................5-106
Buying New Tires........................................5-79
Chains.......................................................5-85
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-86
Cleaning...................................................5-106
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-99
Different Size..............................................5-81
High-Speed Operation..................................5-70
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-86Tires (cont.)
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-68
Inspection and Rotation................................5-77
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-90
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-72
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-70
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-90
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-88
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-96
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-62
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-65
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-82
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-83
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-83
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-78
Winter Tires................................................5-61
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-26
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-28
Your Vehicle...............................................4-25
Traction
Control System Active Light..........................
3-36
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-5
Control System Warning Light.......................3-35
StabiliTrak
®System....................................... 4-6
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic..................................5-27, 5-30
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