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Pontiac G3 2010 User Manual

Pontiac G3 2010
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2010 Pontiac G3 Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57
Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72
Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

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Pontiac G3 2010 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPontiac
ModelG3 2010
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Provides an overview of the vehicle's dashboard controls, indicators, and gauges.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Instructions for using the remote key fob to lock/unlock doors and trunk.

Safety Belt

Essential information on the importance and proper use of safety belts.

Cruise Control

How to set, resume, and operate the cruise control system.

Performance and Maintenance

Key information on tire pressure monitoring and engine oil life systems.

Seats and Restraint System

Head Restraints

Proper adjustment and importance of head restraints for neck injury prevention.

Safety Belts

Essential information on the importance and proper use of safety belts.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for selecting and using child restraints based on child's age and size.

Airbag System

Information on the vehicle's airbag system, including types and warnings.

Features and Controls

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Instructions for starting the engine and initial vehicle break-in procedures.

Instrument Panel

Climate Controls

Operation of the climate control system for heating and cooling.

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Explanation of dashboard warning lights, gauges, and their meanings.

Brake System Warning Light

Alerts to potential problems with the hydraulic brake system.

Tire Pressure Light

Alerts when tire pressure is significantly low.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Warns of potential issues with the engine or emission control systems.

Driving Your Vehicle

Drunk Driving

Warnings and consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Braking

Understanding braking action, reaction time, and stopping distances.

Loading the Vehicle

Understanding vehicle weight capacity and load limits for safety.

Service and Appearance Care

Engine Oil

Information on checking, adding, and the type of engine oil to use.

Brakes

Information on brake fluid and the vehicle's brake system.

Tires

General information on vehicle tires, inspection, and warranty.

Changing a Flat Tire

Safety precautions and step-by-step instructions for changing a flat tire.

Maintenance Schedule

Scheduled Maintenance

Guidelines for when to perform routine maintenance services based on mileage or time.

Customer Assistance Information

Roadside Assistance Program

Information on roadside assistance services, coverage, and how to call.

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