2009 PONTIAC G5 transmission

Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your
vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada
immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors of
Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to:
Transport Canada
Road Safety Branch
2780 Sheffield Road
Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, please notify General Motors.
Call 1-800-762-2737, or write:
Pontiac Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33172
Detroit, MI 48232-5172
In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or
1-800-263-7854 (French), or write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give additional technical service
information needed to knowledgeably service
General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin
contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis
and service of your vehicle.
Owner Information
Owner publications are written specically for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee
Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee
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Current and Past Model Order Forms
Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available
for current and past model GM vehicles. To request
an order form, specify year and model name of
the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc.
on the World Wide Web at: helminc.com
Or you can write to:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and without
incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make
checks payable in U.S. funds.
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy
Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated
computers that record information about the vehicle’s
performance and how it is driven. For example, your
vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control
engine and transmission performance, to monitor the
conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags
in a crash and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking
to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules
may store data to help your dealer/retailer technician
service your vehicle. Some modules may also store data
about how you operate the vehicle, such as rate of fuel
consumption or average speed. These modules may also
retain the owner’s personal preferences, such as radio
pre-sets, seat positions, and temperature settings.
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Audio System.................................................3-52
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-85
Setting the Clock.........................................3-53
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-87
Audio System(s).............................................3-55
Audio Systems
Radio Reception..........................................3-86
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-85
Automatic Door Lock.......................................2-10
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-26
B
Back-Up Lamps - Ambulance Body
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-46
Battery..........................................................5-33
Electric Power Management..........................3-15
Run-Down Protection...................................3-16
Belt Routing, Engine.......................................6-15
Bluetooth
®.....................................................3-74
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 4-5Brake Fluid....................................................5-30
Brakes..........................................................5-30
Antilock....................................................... 4-4
Parking......................................................2-30
System Warning Light..................................3-29
Braking........................................................... 4-4
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-5
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-20
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-47
Back-Up Lamps - Ambulance Body................5-46
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-43
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-14
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-41
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-38
Headlamps.................................................5-41
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps..................................5-42
License Plate Lamps....................................5-46
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps..................5-44
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-44
Buying New Tires...........................................5-65
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Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-90
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-19
Windshield Washer......................................5-29
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-14
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-37
Folding Rear Seat............................................ 1-9
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Economy Driving........................................... 4-2
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage .........................................................3-38
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-105
Floor Console Fuse Block...........................5-104
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-103
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-103G
Gage
Speedometer..............................................3-24
Tachometer.................................................3-24
Gages
Fuel..........................................................3-38
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-41
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-7
H
Halogen Bulbs................................................5-41
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-7
Headlamp
Aiming .......................................................5-38
Headlamp Wiring...........................................5-103
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Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
At Least Once a Year.................................... 6-9
Maintenance Record....................................6-16
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-14
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............................3-33
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-3
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transmission
Operation...................................................2-28
Manual Windows............................................2-15
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-42
Mirror Reading Lamps.....................................3-15
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-36
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-37
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-36
Outside Remote Control Mirror......................2-36
MP3 .............................................................3-66N
Navigation System, Privacy..............................7-19
Net
Convenience...............................................2-41
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-20
O
Odometer......................................................3-24
Off-Road
Recovery....................................................4-13
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Engine Oil Life System.................................5-16
Pressure Light.............................................3-36
Older Children, Restraints................................1-29
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-5
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-19
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-37
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-20
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-16
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Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Time, Setting..................................................3-53
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-33
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit.......................5-80
Tires.............................................................5-48
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning...............................................5-100
Buying New Tires........................................5-65
Chains.......................................................5-70
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-80
Cleaning...................................................5-100
Compact Spare...........................................5-93
Different Size..............................................5-67
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-71
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-55
Inspection and Rotation................................5-63
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-86
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-58
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-56
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-86
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-82
Sealant and Compressor Kit..........................5-72
Sidewall Labeling.........................................5-49
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-90
Terminology and Denitions...........................5-52
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-67Tires (cont.)
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-68
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-69
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-64
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-28
Towing a Trailer..................................4-31, 4-38
Your Vehicle...............................................4-28
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-7
Traction Control System...................................
3-31
Traction System
Enhanced...................................................3-31
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-19
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-26
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-28
Transportation Program, Courtesy......................7-10
Trunk............................................................2-12
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-67
Up-Shift Light.................................................3-28
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