2010 PONTIAC G6 belt

In Brief........................................................... 1-1
Instrument Panel
........................................ 1-2
Initial Drive Information
............................... 1-4
Vehicle Features
......................................1-14
Performance and Maintenance
...................1-18
Seats and Restraint System............................. 2-1
Head Restraints
......................................... 2-2
Front Seats
............................................... 2-4
Rear Seats
..............................................2-13
Safety Belts
.............................................2-14
Child Restraints
.......................................2-36
Airbag System
.........................................2-59
Restraint System Check
............................2-74
Features and Controls..................................... 3-1
Keys
........................................................ 3-2
Doors and Locks
....................................... 3-8
Windows
.................................................3-13
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................3-16
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........3-20
Mirrors
....................................................3-34Storage Areas
.........................................3-37
Sunroof
..................................................3-37
Retractable Hardtop
..................................3-38
Instrument Panel............................................. 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 4-3
Climate Controls
......................................4-16
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........4-24
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................4-39
Audio System(s)
.......................................4-53
Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
....... 5-2
Towing
...................................................5-23
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 6-1
Service
..................................................... 6-4
Fuel
......................................................... 6-6
Checking Things Under
the Hood
.............................................6-14
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................6-47
Bulb Replacement
....................................6-47
2010 Pontiac G6 Owner ManualM

Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they mean. For more information
on the symbol, refer to the index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar®
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gage
+:Fuses
i:Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
F:Traction Control
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
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Instrument Panel..............................................1-2
Initial Drive Information....................................1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System................1-4
Remote Vehicle Start......................................1-4
Door Locks....................................................1-5
Trunk Release...............................................1-5
Windows.......................................................1-6
Seat Adjustment.............................................1-6
Safety Belt....................................................1-9
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag...............1-9
Mirror Adjustment.........................................1-10
Steering Wheel Adjustment............................1-11
Interior Lighting............................................1-11
Exterior Lighting...........................................1-12
Windshield Wiper/Washer...............................1-12
Climate Controls...........................................1-13Vehicle Features.............................................1-14
Radio(s)......................................................1-14
Satellite Radio..............................................1-15
Portable Audio Devices..................................1-15
Steering Wheel Controls................................1-16
Bluetooth
®...................................................1-16
Cruise Control..............................................1-17
Power Outlets..............................................1-17
Performance and Maintenance.........................1-18
Traction Control System (TCS).......................1-18
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)....................1-18
Tire Pressure Monitor....................................1-19
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit....................1-19
Engine Oil Life System..................................1-20
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)................................1-20
Driving for Better Fuel Economy.....................1-21
Roadside Assistance Program........................1-21
OnStar
®......................................................1-22
Section 1 In Brief
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Safety Belt
Refer to the following sections for important information
on how to use safety belts properly.
•Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2-14.
•How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2-20.
•Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2-28.
•Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
on page 2-46.
Sensing System for Passenger
Airbag
The passenger sensing system will turn off the right
front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side
impact airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags
and roof-rail airbags are not affected by this.
The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on
the instrument panel when the vehicle is started.
SeePassenger Sensing System on page 2-67for
important information.
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Head Restraints...............................................2-2
Front Seats......................................................2-4
Manual Seats................................................2-4
Power Seats..................................................2-5
Power Lumbar ...............................................2-5
Heated Seats.................................................2-6
Reclining Seatbacks........................................2-7
Seatback Latch............................................2-10
Easy Entry Seat...........................................2-11
Power Lift Seat............................................2-12
Rear Seats.....................................................2-13
60/40 Split Bench Seat (Sedan
and Coupe)..............................................2-13
Safety Belts...................................................2-14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone................2-14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly.................2-20
Lap-Shoulder Belt.........................................2-28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy..................2-35
Safety Belt Extender.....................................2-35
Child Restraints.............................................2-36
Older Children..............................................2-36
Infants and Young Children............................2-39Child Restraint Systems.................................2-42
Where to Put the Restraint.............................2-44
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH)......................................2-46
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position....................................2-54
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position............................2-56
Airbag System...............................................2-59
Where Are the Airbags?................................2-61
When Should an Airbag Inflate?.....................2-63
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?.......................2-65
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.......................2-65
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?.....2-65
Passenger Sensing System...........................
.2-67
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle...........2-72
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle....................................................2-72
Restraint System Check..................................2-74
Checking the Restraint Systems......................2-74
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash............................................2-75
Section 2 Seats and Restraint System
2-1

{WARNING:
Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is
in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle
up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you
are reclined like this.
The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you
could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash the
belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt
forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones.
This could cause serious internal injuries.
For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion,
have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the
seat and wear your safety belt properly.
Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is
moving.
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Easy Entry Seat
{WARNING:
If the easy entry right front seat is not locked, it
can move. In a sudden stop or crash, the person
sitting there could be injured. After you have used
it, be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat
to be sure it is locked.
{WARNING:
If either seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they
are locked.
If your vehicle is a two-door model, the front passenger
seat can be moved to make it easier to get in and
out of the rear seat.To use the easy entry seat:
1. Remove the safety belt from the headrest-mounted
guide.
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2. Pull back on the top of the recliner lever.
The seatback will move forward.
3. Slide the seat forward.
4. Move the seat rearward until it locks into place after
the passenger enters the rear seat area.
5. Move the seatback to its original position and return
the front seat safety belt to the safety belt guide.
Make sure both the seat and seatback are locked.
Power Lift Seat
To adjust a power lift seat, press the top or bottom of
the power lift seat switch to raise or lower the seat.
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