2009 PONTIAC G6 winter tires

Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the
tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice
can occur at about 32°F (0°C) when freezing rain begins
to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoid driving on wet
ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated with salt
or sand.
Drive with caution, whatever the condition. Accelerate
gently so traction is not lost. Accelerating too quickly
causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface
under the tires slick, so there is even less traction.
Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too
fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface
under the tires even more.If the vehicle has theTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 4-7, it improves the ability to accelerate on slippery
roads, but slow down and adjust your driving to the road
conditions. When driving through deep snow, turn off the
traction control system to help maintain vehicle motion at
lower speeds.
TheAntilock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-5improves
vehicle stability during hard stops on a slippery roads, but
apply the brakes sooner than when on dry pavement.
Allow greater following distance on any slippery road
and watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can occur on
otherwise clear roads in shaded areas. The surface of
a curve or an overpass can remain icy when the
surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden steering
maneuvers and braking while on ice.
Turn off cruise control, if equipped, on slippery surfaces.
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
(Retractable Hardtop
and Coupe)..............................................5-53
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps (Sedan)........................5-54
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (Coupe).......5-55
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
(Retractable Hardtop).................................5-56
License Plate Lamp......................................5-57
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-57
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-58
Tires..............................................................5-59
Winter Tires.................................................5-60
Tire Sidewall Labeling...................................5-61
Tire Terminology and Denitions.....................5-64
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-67
High-Speed Operation...................................5-68
Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................5-69
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation.....................5-71
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-76
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-77Buying New Tires.........................................5-78
Different Size Tires and Wheels......................5-80
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-80
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-82
Wheel Replacement......................................5-83
Tire Chains..................................................5-84
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-85
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-86
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools................5-87
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................5-89
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-94
Compact Spare Tire....................................5-101
Appearance Care..........................................5-102
Interior Cleaning.........................................5-102
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-103
Leather......................................................5-104
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-104
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-104
Weatherstrips.............................................5-105
Washing Your Vehicle..................................5-105
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-105
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Low-Prole Performance Tire
If your vehicle has P225/50R18 or P225/50R17
size tires, they are classied as low-prole
performance tires. These tires are designed for very
responsive driving on wet or dry pavement. You
may also notice more road noise with low-prole
performance tires and that they tend to wear faster.
Notice:If the vehicle has low-prole tires, they
are more susceptible to damage from road
hazards or curb impact than standard prole
tires. Tire and/or wheel assembly damage can
occur when coming into contact with road
hazards like, potholes, or sharp edged objects,
or when sliding into a curb. The vehicle
warranty does not cover this type of damage.
Keep tires set to the correct ination pressure
and, when possible avoid contact with curbs,
potholes, and other road hazards.
Winter Tires
If your vehicle has P225/50R18 size tires, they are
classied as low-prole performance tires. These tires
are designed for very responsive driving on wet or dry
pavement. If you expect to drive on snow or ice coveredroads often, you may want to get winter tires for your
vehicle. The low-prole performance tires may not
offer the traction you would like or the same level
of performance as winter tires on snow or ice
covered roads.
Winter tires, in general, are designed for increased
traction on snow and ice covered roads. With winter tires,
there may be decreased dry road traction, increased road
noise and shorter tire tread life. After switching to winter
tires, be alert for changes in vehicle handling and braking.
See your retailer for details regarding winter tire
availability and proper tire selection. Also, seeBuying
New Tires on page 5-78
If you choose to use winter tires:
Use tires of the same brand and tread type on all
four wheel positions.
Use only radial ply tires of the same size, load range,
and speed rating as your original equipment tires.
Winter tires with the same speed rating as your original
equipment tires may not be available for H, V, W and ZR
speed rated tires. If you choose winter tires with a lower
speed rating, never exceed the tire’s maximum speed
capability.
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Different Size Tires and Wheels
If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than
your original equipment wheels and tires, this may
affect the way your vehicle performs, including its
braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, and
resistance to rollover. Additionally, if your vehicle
has electronic systems such as, antilock brakes, traction
control, and electronic stability control, the performance
of these systems can be affected.
{CAUTION:
If you add different sized wheels, your vehicle may
not provide an acceptable level of performance
and safety if tires not recommended for those
wheels are selected. You may increase the
chance that you will crash and suffer serious
injury. Only use GM specic wheel and tire
systems developed for your vehicle, and have
them properly installed by a GM certied
technician.
SeeBuying New Tires on page 5-78andAccessories
and Modifications on page 5-4for additional information.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which
grades tires by treadwear, traction, and
temperature performance. This applies only to
vehicles sold in the United States. The grades are
molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car
tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)
system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type
snow tires, space-saver, or temporary use spare
tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some
limited-production tires.
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Theft-Deterrent Systems (cont.)
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-17
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............2-19
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................2-19
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Time, Setting..................................................3-53
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-37
Tires.............................................................5-59
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........................5-107
Buying New Tires........................................5-78
Chains.......................................................5-84
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-86
Cleaning...................................................5-107
Compact Spare Tire...................................5-101
Different Size..............................................5-80
High-Speed Operation..................................5-68
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-85
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-67
Inspection and Rotation................................5-76
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-89
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-71
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-69
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-89
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-87Tires (cont.)
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-94
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-61
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-64
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-80
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-82
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-83
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-77
Winter Tires................................................5-60
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-26
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-30
Your Vehicle...............................................4-26
Traction
Control System Active Light
..........................3-36
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-7
Control System Warning Light.......................3-36
Stabilitrak
®System........................................ 4-6
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-29
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-26
Trip Odometer................................................3-30
Trunk............................................................2-12
Trunk Lamps..................................................3-17
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
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U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-80
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-3
Loading......................................................4-20
Running While Parked..................................2-36
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy..................7-16
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)............................................5-108
Service Parts Identication Label..................5-109
Vehicle Personalization
DIC ...........................................................3-50
Vehicle, Remote Start....................................... 2-6
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-28
Visors...........................................................2-17
W
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators...............3-28
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-46
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iiiWheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-82
Different Size..............................................5-80
Replacement...............................................5-83
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-46
Windows.......................................................2-14
Power ........................................................2-15
Windshield
Washer........................................................ 3-9
Washer Fluid..............................................5-40
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................5-58
Wiper Blades, Cleaning..............................5-106
Wiper Fuses.............................................5-109
Wipers......................................................... 3-8
Winter Driving................................................4-17
Winter Tires...................................................5-60
X
XM Radio Messages.......................................3-66
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System................3-70
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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