2010 PONTIAC G6 maintenance

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Accessories and Modifications............................ 6-4
Accessory Power............................................3-21
Accessory Power Outlets.................................4-15
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................6-38
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation.....2-71
Additional Program Information.........................8-11
Additional Required Services.............................. 7-4
Additives, Fuel................................................. 6-8
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................6-115
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)..............4-58
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................6-26
Air Conditioning..............................................4-16
Airbag
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................2-72
Airbag System
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................2-65
Passenger Sensing System...........................2-67
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........2-72
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?......................2-65
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?....2-65
When Should an Airbag Inflate?....................2-63
Where Are the Airbags?...............................2-61
Airbags.........................................................2-74
Passenger Status Indicator...........................4-29
Readiness Light..........................................4-28
System Check.............................................2-59AM ...............................................................4-83
Antenna
Backglass...................................................4-84
Fixed Mast.................................................4-84
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System......................................................4-84
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 5-4
Warning Light.............................................4-31
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels......................................6-112
Care of Safety Belts...................................6-110
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................6-114
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
..................6-111
Fabric/Carpet............................................6-108
Finish Care...............................................6-111
Finish Damage..........................................6-113
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces...............................................6-109
Interior Cleaning........................................6-107
Leather....................................................6-109
Sheet Metal Damage..................................6-113
Tires........................................................6-113
Underbody Maintenance.............................6-113
Washing Your Vehicle.................................6-110
Weatherstrips............................................6-110
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................6-112
Arming the System.........................................3-16
Assistance Program, Roadside........................... 8-7
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Cleaning (cont.)
Underbody Maintenance.............................6-113
Washing Your Vehicle.................................6-110
Weatherstrips............................................6-110
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................6-112
Clearing the System........................................4-81
Climate Control System...................................4-16
Outlet Adjustment........................................4-24
Climate Control Systems
Automatic...................................................4-20
Climate Controls.............................................1-13
Clock, Setting.................................................4-53
Cold Temperature Operation.............................6-23
Collision Damage Repair..................................8-11
Collision Parts................................................8-12
Compact Spare Tire......................................6-106
Compass.......................................................3-35
Compass Calibration.......................................3-35
Compass Operation.........................................3-35
Compass Variance..........................................3-35
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant............................6-82
Configurations for Use of Child Restraints
(Sedan Only)..............................................2-45
Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod
®.......4-67
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................3-16
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 5-3
Convenience Net............................................3-37Coolant
Engine.......................................................6-31
Engine Temperature Gage............................4-33
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................4-33
Cooling System..............................................6-30
Courtesy Lamps.............................................4-13
Courtesy Transportation Program......................8-10
Coverage........................................................ 8-8
Cruise Control.................................................. 4-7
Light..........................................................4-38
Cupholders....................................................3-37
Current and Past Model Order Forms................8-16
Customer Assistance......................................... 8-6
Offices......................................................... 8-6
Text Telephone (TTY) Users........................... 8-6
Customer Information
Service Publications Ordering Information........8-15
Customer Satisfaction Procedure........................ 8-2
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Damage Repair, Collision.................................8-11
Data Recorders, Event....................................8-17
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).........................4-11
Defensive Driving............................................. 5-2
Delayed Headlamps........................................4-11
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Electrical System (cont.)
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................3-18
Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................3-18
Electronic Stability Control................................. 5-5
Electronic Stability Control Indicator/Warning
OFF Light...................................................4-32
Emergency Trunk Release Handle.....................3-12
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................4-36
Ending a Call.................................................4-79
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................6-26
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp...........4-34
Compartment Overview................................6-16
Coolant......................................................6-31
Coolant Heater............................................3-23
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................4-33
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................4-33
Cooling System...........................................6-30
Drive Belt Routing.......................................7-12
Exhaust.....................................................3-32
Oil .............................................................6-21
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........6-37
Overheating................................................6-35
Starting......................................................3-21Engine (cont.)
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing..................5-33
Engine Identification......................................6-114
Engine Oil
Life System................................................6-24
Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil Flushes...........6-24
Entering Personalization Menu..........................4-48
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................4-13
Event Data Recorders.....................................8-17
Exiting Personalization Menu............................4-52
Express-Down Window....................................3-15
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................2-35
Exterior Mirrors...............................................1-10
F
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
and Industry and Science Canada.................6-67
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................6-26
Finding a Category (CAT) Station (XM Satellite
Radio Service Only).....................................4-58
Finding a Station............................................4-55
Finish Damage.............................................6-113
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................4-84
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 4-3
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Lights (cont.)
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 4-5
Low Fuel Warning.......................................4-39
Oil Pressure...............................................4-37
On Reminder..............................................4-10
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................4-29
Safety Belt Reminders..................................4-27
Security.....................................................4-37
Tire Pressure..............................................4-33
Traction Off................................................4-32
Loading a CD................................................4-60
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................5-18
Locks
Automatic Door Lock..................................... 3-9
Delayed Locking........................................... 3-9
Door ........................................................... 3-8
Lockout Protection.......................................3-11
Power Door .................................................. 3-8
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock............3-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................3-10
Loss of Control...............................................5-10
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................4-39
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.............2-46
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop......................3-38
Low-Profile Performance Tire............................6-57
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 2-5M
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Record....................................7-14
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................7-11
Owner Checks and Services........................... 7-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............7-10
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 7-3
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................5-33
MaintenanceI.................................................. 7-3
MaintenanceII................................................. 7-4
Making a Call.................................................4-77
Making Turns.................................................5-31
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............................4-34
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process......8-14
Manual Locks.................................................. 1-5
Manual Reclining Seatbacks............................... 2-7
Manual Seats............................................1-6, 2-4
Manual Shift Mode (MSM) (If Equipped).............3-26
Maximum Air Conditioning................................4-18
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................4-42
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) — Customer Assistance....................... 8-6
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Radios
Reception...................................................4-83
Setting the Clock.........................................4-53
Theft-Deterrent............................................4-81
Raising the Retractable Hardtop........................3-41
Reading Lamps..............................................4-14
Rear Door Security Locks................................3-10
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides (Sedan and
Coupe Only)...............................................2-32
Rear Window Defogger............................4-19, 4-23
Rearview Mirrors.............................................3-34
Automatic Dimming......................................3-34
Receiving a Call.............................................4-78
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 2-7
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................7-10
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................5-23
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility................. 8-7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 3-3
Remote Start Ready......................................... 3-7
Remote Trunk Release....................................3-12
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 3-5
Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister....6-89
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................6-93
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................6-91
Repair Facility................................................8-12
Replacement Bulbs.........................................6-54
Replacement Parts
Maintenance...............................................7-11
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................6-41Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................8-15
General Motors...........................................8-15
U.S. Government.........................................8-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................2-74
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash.....................................................2-75
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................3-21
Retractable Hardtop........................................3-38
Lowering....................................................3-38
Raising......................................................3-41
Ride Control Systems....................................... 5-5
Electronic Stability (ESC)................................ 5-5
Roadside Assistance Program............................ 8-7
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................5-18
Roof
Retractable Hardtop.....................................3-38
Sunroof......................................................3-37
Running the Vehicle While Parked.....................3-33
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Safety Belt Pretensioners.................................2-31
Safety Belt Reminder Light...............................4-27
Safety Belts...................................................2-74
Care of ....................................................6-110
Extender....................................................2-35
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................2-20
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Safety Belts (cont.)
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................2-28
Reminders..................................................4-27
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................2-14
Use During Pregnancy.................................2-35
Safety Chains.................................................5-30
Safety Defects Reporting
Canadian Government..................................8-15
General Motors...........................................8-15
U.S. Government.........................................8-14
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iv
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 7-3
Scheduling Appointments.................................8-10
Sealant Kit, Tire..............................................6-82
Seatback Latch..............................................2-10
Seats
60/40 Split Bench Seat.................................2-13
Easy Entry Seat..........................................2-11
Head Restraints............................................ 2-2
Heated Seats............................................... 2-6
Power Lift Seat...........................................2-12
Power Lumbar .............................................. 2-5
Power Seats................................................. 2-5
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 2-7
Seatback Latch...........................................2-10
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position......................................2-54
Right Front Seat Position..............................2-56
Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the
Vehicle.......................................................2-43Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint......2-43
Security
Light..........................................................4-37
Service........................................................... 6-4
Accessories and Modifications......................... 6-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
Vehicle..................................................... 6-6
Doing Your Own Work................................... 6-5
Engine Soon Lamp......................................4-34
Parts Identification Label.............................6-115
Publications Ordering Information...................8-15
Scheduling Appointments..............................8-10
Service Bulletins.............................................
8-15
Service Manuals.............................................8-15
Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance...... 8-9
Services Provided............................................. 8-8
Services Specific to Canadian Purchased
Vehicles....................................................... 8-9
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............2-72
Setting the Clock....................................1-15, 4-53
Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble).............4-57
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................6-113
Shifting
Out of Park................................................3-31
Shifting Into Park............................................3-30
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Sedan Only)........2-31
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 4-4
Skidding........................................................5-10
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