2010 PONTIAC G6 wheel alignment

Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Retractable Hardtop
and Coupe)..............................................6-50
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps (Sedan)........................6-50
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps (Coupe)........................6-51
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps (Retractable Hardtop)......6-53
License Plate Lamp......................................6-54
Replacement Bulbs.......................................6-54
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............6-55
Tires..............................................................6-56
Winter Tires.................................................6-57
Tire Sidewall Labeling...................................6-58
Tire Terminology and Definitions.....................6-61
Inflation - Tire Pressure.................................6-64
High-Speed Operation...................................6-66
Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................6-66
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation.....................6-67
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................6-73
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................6-74
Buying New Tires.........................................6-75Different Size Tires and Wheels......................6-77
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................6-78
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................6-79
Wheel Replacement......................................6-79
Tire Chains..................................................6-81
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................6-81
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit....................6-82
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage.........6-89
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................6-90
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools................6-91
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................6-93
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............6-99
Compact Spare Tire....................................6-106
Appearance Care..........................................6-107
Interior Cleaning.........................................6-107
Fabric/Carpet..............................................6-108
Leather......................................................6-109
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................6-109
Care of Safety Belts....................................6-110
Weatherstrips.............................................6-110
Washing Your Vehicle..................................6-110
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
6-2

Tire Inspection and Rotation
We recommend that you regularly inspect your
vehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, for signs
of wear or damage. SeeWhen It Is Time for New
Tires on page 6-74for more information.
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
(8 000 to 13 000 km). SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 7-3.
The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve
a uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. This will
ensure that your vehicle continues to perform most
like it did when the tires were new.
Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate the tires
as soon as possible and check wheel alignment.
Also check for damaged tires or wheels. SeeWhen
It Is Time for New Tires on page 6-74andWheel
Replacement on page 6-79.When rotating the vehicle’s tires, always use the
correct rotation pattern shown here.
Do not include the compact spare tire in the tire
rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front
and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 6-64andLoading the Vehicle on
page 5-18.
6-73

Temperature – A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law. It should be noted that
the temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and
balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest
tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to
wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary
on a regular basis. However, if you notice unusual tire
wear or your vehicle pulling to one side or the other,
the alignment might need to be checked. If you notice
your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, the
tires and wheels might need to be rebalanced. See your
dealer/retailer for proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel,
wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the
wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum
wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your
dealer/retailer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer/retailer will know the kind of wheel
you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted
the same way as the one it replaces.
6-79

Tire and Loading Information Label....................5-19
Tire Sealant...................................................6-84
Tires.............................................................6-56
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........................6-112
Buying New Tires........................................6-75
Chains.......................................................6-81
Changing a Flat Tire....................................6-90
Cleaning...................................................6-113
Compact Spare.........................................6-106
Different Size..............................................6-77
High-Speed Operation..................................6-66
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................6-81
Inflation - Tire Pressure................................6-64
Inspection and Rotation................................6-73
Installing the Spare Tire................................6-93
Pressure Light.............................................4-33
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................6-67
Pressure Monitor System..............................6-66
Removing the Flat Tire.................................6-93
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............6-91
Sealant and Compressor Kit.................6-82, 6-89
Sidewall Labeling.........................................6-58
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............6-99
Terminology and Definitions...........................6-61
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................6-78
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................6-79
Wheel Replacement.....................................6-79
When It Is Time for New Tires......................6-74
Winter........................................................6-57To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................3-23
Torque Lock...................................................3-31
Total Weight on the Vehicle’s Tires....................5-30
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................5-23
Towing a Trailer
..........................................5-27
Your Vehicle...............................................5-23
TPMS Malfunction Light and Message...............6-69
TPMS Matching Process for Vehicles with
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........................6-70
TPMS Matching Process for Vehicles without
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........................6-71
TPMS Sensor Matching Process.......................6-70
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 5-6
Off Light.....................................................4-32
Traction – AA, A, B, C.....................................6-78
Trailer Brakes.................................................5-30
Transferring a Call..........................................4-79
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic..................................6-27, 6-28
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................3-24
Transportation Options.....................................8-10
Transportation Program, Courtesy......................8-10
Treadwear.....................................................6-78
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A.........6-78
Trip Odometer................................................4-26
Trunk............................................................3-11
Trunk Lamps..................................................4-14
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W
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators...............4-24
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................4-42
Hazard Flashers............................................ 4-3
Safety and Symbols......................................... iv
Weight of the Trailer........................................5-28
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................5-29
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................6-23
What to Do with Used Oil ................................6-25
What to Use ..........................................6-32, 6-38
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................6-79
Different Size..............................................6-77
Replacement...............................................6-79
When It Is Time for New Tires..........................6-74
When the Change Oil Soon Message Displays..... 7-3
When to Add Engine Oil..................................6-22
When to Change Engine Oil.............................6-24
When to Check..............................................6-65
When to Check and Change Automatic
Transmission Fluid.......................................6-28
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................6-37
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.....6-26
Where to Put the Child Restraint.......................2-44
Why Safety Belts Work....................................2-16Window Indexing (Coupe and Retractable
Hardtop).....................................................3-15
Window Lockout (Sedan Only)..........................3-16
Windows.......................................................3-13
Power ........................................................3-14
Windshield
Washer........................................................ 4-6
Washer Fluid..............................................6-38
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................6-55
Wiper Blades, Cleaning..............................6-112
Wiper Fuses.............................................6-115
Wipers......................................................... 4-5
Winter Driving................................................5-15
Winter Tires...................................................6-57
X
XM Radio Messages.......................................4-70
XM Satellite Radio Service...............................4-59
XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna.....................................................4-84
XM™ Satellite Radio Service............................4-83
Y
Your Responsibility..........................................1-24
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