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CAUTION:
If
a
fire
starts
while
you
are
refueling,
do
not
remove
the
nozzle.
Shut
of
f
the
flow
of
fuel
by
shutting
of
f
the
pump
or
by
notifying
the
station
attendant.
Leave
the
area
immediately.
Notice:
If
you
need
a
new
fuel
cap,
be
sure
to
get
the
right
type.
Your
dealer/retailer
can
get
one
for
you.
If
you
get
the
wrong
type,
it
may
not
fit
properly.
This
may
cause
your
malfunction
indicator
lamp
to
light
and
may
damage
your
fuel
tank
and
emissions
system.
See
Malfunction
Indicator
Lamp
on
page
3-38
.
Filling
a
Portable
Fuel
Container
{
CAUTION:
Never
fill
a
portable
fuel
container
while
it
is
in
your
vehicle.
Static
electricity
discharge
from
the
container
can
ignite
the
fuel
vapor.
You
can
be
badly
burned
and
your
vehicle
damaged
if
this
occurs.
To
help
avoid
injury
to
you
and
others:
•
Dispense
fuel
only
into
approved
containers.
•
Do
not
fill
a
container
while
it
is
inside
a
vehicle,
in
a
vehicle’s
trunk,
pickup
bed,
or
on
any
surface
other
than
the
ground.
•
Bring
the
fill
nozzle
in
contact
with
the
inside
of
the
fill
opening
before
operating
the
nozzle.
Contact
should
be
maintained
until
the
filling
is
complete.
•
Do
not
smoke
while
pumping
fuel.
•
Do
not
use
a
cellular
phone
while
pumping
fuel.
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Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
5
Default Chapter
3
Using this Manual
3
Seats and Restraint Systems
5
Table of Contents
5
Front Seats
6
Manual Seats
6
Power Seat
7
Manual Lumbar
7
Head Restraints
11
Seatback Latches
12
Easy Entry Seat
13
Rear Seats
15
Power Lift Seat
15
Safety Belts
17
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
17
Why Safety Belts Work
18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
22
Lap-Shoulder Belt
30
Sedan Only
32
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
32
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
33
Safety Belt Pretensioners
33
Sedan and Coupe Only
33
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
36
Safety Belt Extender
36
Child Restraints
37
Older Children
37
Infants and Young Children
40
Child Restraint Systems
40
Where to Put the Restraint
46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
48
Lower Anchor/Top Tether Anchor Locations
50
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
52
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
57
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
60
Airbag System
63
Where Are the Airbags
66
When Should an Airbag Inflate
68
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
69
How Does an Airbag Restrain
70
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
70
Passenger Sensing System
72
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
76
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
77
Restraint System Check
78
Checking the Restraint Systems
78
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
79
Section 2 Features and Controls
81
Features and Controls
81
Keys
83
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
84
Battery Replacement
86
Remote Vehicle Start
87
Doors and Locks
90
Door Locks
90
Power Door Locks
90
Door Ajar Reminder
91
Delayed Locking
91
Automatic Door Lock
91
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock
92
Rear Door Security Locks
92
Lockout Protection
93
Trunk
93
Windows
95
Power Windows
96
Sun Visors
98
Theft-Deterrent Systems
98
Content Theft-Deterrent
98
Disarming the System
99
How the System Alarm Is Activated
99
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
99
How to Turn off the System Alarm
99
PASS-Key III+ Operation
100
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
101
New Vehicle Break-In
101
Ignition Positions
102
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
103
Starting the Engine
103
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
105
Engine Coolant Heater
105
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
106
Automatic Transmission Operation
107
Parking Brake
111
Shifting into PARK (P) (Automatic
112
Transmission)
112
Shifting out of PARK (P)
114
Parking over Things that Burn
115
Engine Exhaust
115
Running the Engine While Parked
116
Mirrors
117
Manual Rearview Mirror
117
Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar
117
And Compass
117
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar
117
Compass Calibration
118
Compass Variance
118
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass
119
Compass Operation
119
Outside Power Mirrors
120
Outside Convex Mirror
121
Onstar System
121
How Onstar Service Works
123
Storage Areas
124
Glove Box
124
Cupholder(S)
124
Center Console Storage
124
Convenience Net
124
Retractable Hardtop
125
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop
126
Raising the Retractable Hardtop
129
Sunroof
125
Section 3 Instrument Panel
133
Instrument Panel Overview
136
Hazard Warning Flashers
138
Horn
138
Other Warning Devices
138
Tilt Wheel
138
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
139
Flash-To-Pass
140
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
140
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
140
Windshield Wipers
141
Cruise Control
142
Setting Cruise Control
143
Windshield Washer
142
Headlamps
145
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
146
Delayed Headlamps
146
Headlamps off in PARK (P)
146
Headlamps on Reminder
146
Automatic Headlamp System
147
Courtesy Lamps
148
Fog Lamps
148
Instrument Panel Brightness
148
Dome Lamp
149
Entry/Exit Lighting
149
Parade Dimming
149
Overhead Console Reading Lamps
149
Trunk Lamp
149
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
150
Battery Run-Down Protection
150
Climate Controls
151
Climate Control System
151
Defogging and Defrosting
153
Rear Window Defogger
154
Automatic Climate Control System
155
Outlet Adjustment
158
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
159
Instrument Panel Cluster
160
Speedometer and Odometer
161
Trip Odometer
161
Tachometer
161
Safety Belt Reminders
162
Airbag Readiness Light
162
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
163
Charging System Light
165
Brake System Warning Light
166
Antilock Brake System Warning Light
167
Traction Control System (TCS)
167
Warning Light
167
Traction Control System (TCS) Active Light
168
Stabilitrak Not Ready Light
168
Stabilitrak Indicator Light
168
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
169
Tire Pressure Light
169
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
170
If the Light Is Flashing
171
If the Light Is on Steady
171
Maintenance Schedule
173
Oil Pressure Light
173
Security Light
173
Cruise Control Light
174
Fuel Gage
174
Highbeam on Light
174
Low Fuel Warning Light
174
DIC Operation and Displays
175
Brake Fluid
178
Driver Information Center (DIC)
175
DIC Warnings and Messages
178
Change Oil Soon
179
Check Gas Cap
179
Power Steering
180
DIC Vehicle Personalization
182
Audio System(S)
184
Setting the Clock
185
Radio(S)
186
Playing the Radio
187
Finding a Station
188
Setting Preset Stations
188
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
189
Setting the Tone
189
Rds and XM
190
Rds Messages
190
Radio Messages
191
Playing a CD
192
XM Radio Messages
198
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
199
Theft-Deterrent Feature
199
Fixed Mast Antenna
200
Radio Reception
200
Backglass Antenna
201
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
201
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
203
Driving Your Vehicle
203
Defensive Driving
204
Drunk Driving
204
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
204
Braking
205
Control of a Vehicle
205
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
206
Braking in Emergencies
207
Traction Control System (TCS)
207
Stabilitrak System
208
Steering
209
Steering Tips
210
Steering in Emergencies
211
Loss of Control
212
Off-Road Recovery
212
Passing
212
Driving at Night
214
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
214
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
215
Highway Hypnosis
216
Hill and Mountain Roads
216
Winter Driving
217
Driving on Snow or Ice
218
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
219
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud
221
Loading Your Vehicle
222
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
222
Towing
227
Towing Your Vehicle
227
Recreational Vehicle Towing
228
Towing a Trailer
230
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
231
Weight of the Trailer
231
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
232
Driving with a Trailer
233
Safety Chains
233
Trailer Brakes
233
Following Distance
234
Making Turns
234
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
234
Driving on Grades
235
Parking on Hills
235
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
236
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
236
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
237
Service and Appearance Care
237
Service
240
Accessories and Modifications
240
California Proposition 65 Warning
241
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
241
Doing Your Own Service Work
241
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
242
Fuel
242
Gasoline Octane
242
Gasoline Specifications
243
California Fuel
243
Additives
244
Fuels in Foreign Countries
244
Filling the Tank
245
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
247
Checking Things under
248
The Hood
248
Hood Release
248
Engine Compartment Overview
250
Engine Oil
257
When to Add Engine Oil
258
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
259
Engine Oil Life System
260
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
261
What to Do with Used Oil
261
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
262
Automatic Transmission Fluid
263
(3.9L Engine)
263
How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
264
How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid
265
Automatic Transmission Fluid
266
(2.4L L4, 3.5L and 3.6L V6 Engines)
266
Engine Coolant
266
What to Use
267
Checking Coolant
268
Pressure Cap
269
Engine Overheating
269
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
270
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
270
Overheated Engine Protection
271
Operating Mode
271
Cooling System
272
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
273
Power Steering Fluid
276
Windshield Washer Fluid
277
Brakes
278
Brake Adjustment
280
Brake Pedal Travel
280
Brake Wear
280
Battery
281
Replacing Brake System Parts
281
Jump Starting
282
Bulb Replacement
287
Halogen Bulbs
288
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker
288
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
290
(Sedan)
291
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps (Sedan)
291
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker
291
Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
291
(Retractable Hardtop)
293
License Plate Lamp
294
Replacement Bulbs
294
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
295
Tires
296
Winter Tires
297
Tire Sidewall Labeling
298
Tire Terminology and Definitions
301
Inflation - Tire Pressure
304
High-Speed Operation
306
Tire Pressure Monitor System
306
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
308
Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
309
Tpms Sensor Matching Process
310
Tire Inspection and Rotation
313
When It Is Time for New Tires
314
Buying New Tires
315
Different Size Tires and Wheels
317
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
318
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
319
Wheel Replacement
319
Used Replacement Wheels
320
Tire Chains
321
If a Tire Goes Flat
322
Changing a Flat Tire
322
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
324
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
326
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
332
Compact Spare Tire
335
Appearance Care
336
Interior Cleaning
336
Fabric/Carpet
337
Leather
338
Care of Safety Belts
339
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
339
Weatherstrips
339
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
340
Finish Care
340
Washing Your Vehicle
340
Windshield and Wiper Blades
341
Aluminum Wheels
342
Sheet Metal Damage
342
Tires
342
Chemical Paint Spotting
343
Finish Damage
343
Underbody Maintenance
343
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
344
Service Parts Identification Label
345
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
345
Electrical System
345
Add-On Electrical Equipment
345
Windshield Wiper Fuses
346
Power Windows and Other Power Options
346
Fuses
346
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
346
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
348
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
352
Capacities and Specifications
355
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
357
Maintenance Requirements
358
Maintenance Schedule
358
Your Vehicle and the Environment
358
Using the Maintenance Schedule
359
Scheduled Maintenance
360
Additional Required Services
362
Maintenance Footnotes
363
At each Fuel Fill
365
Owner Checks and Services
365
At Least Once a Month
366
At Least Once a Year
366
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
367
Underbody Flushing Service
368
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
369
Maintenance Replacement Parts
370
Engine Drive Belt Routing
371
Maintenance Record
373
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
377
Customer Assistance Information
377
Customer Assistance and Information
378
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
378
Online Owner Center
380
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
381
Customer Assistance Offices
381
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
382
Roadside Assistance Program
382
Courtesy Transportation
385
Transportation Options
386
Scheduling Service Appointments
385
Collision Damage Repair
387
If a Crash Occurs
388
Reporting Safety Defects
390
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
390
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
390
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
391
Service Publications Ordering Information
391
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
392
Event Data Recorders
392
Onstar
393
Navigation System
393
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
393
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Pontiac 2008 G6 Specifications
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Brand
Pontiac
Model
2008 G6
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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