Pontiac 2005 G6 Manuel d'utilisateur

Seats and Restraint Systems... 1-1Front Seats... 1-2Rear Seats...

Heated SeatsYour vehicle may have heated front seats.The buttons are locatedon the outboard corner ofthe driver and frontpassenger seat.Press the top

Cleaning the MirrorWhen cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similarmaterial dampened with glass cleaner. Do not sprayglass cleaner directly on t

Outside Power MirrorsThe controls for theoutside power mirrors, arelocated on the driver’sdoor armrest.Move the selector switch located below the four

OnStar®SystemOnStar®uses global positioning system (GPS) satellitetechnology, wireless communications, and call centersto provide you with a wide rang

OnStar®Personal CallingAs an OnStar®subscriber, the Personal Callingcapability is available if your hand-held cell phone islost, forgotten, or has a l

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1. This device may not cause interference.2.

Programming HomeLink®Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off whileprogramming the transmitter. Follow these steps toprogram up to three channels:1.

6. Locate in the garage, the garage door openerreceiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn”or “Smart” button. This can usually be found wherethe han

Erasing HomeLink®ButtonsTo erase programming from the three buttons do thefollowing:1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons untilthe indicator

Center Console Storage AreaThe center console has a separate storage area. Toopen the compartment, which is also the armrest, pull upon the front of t

To close the sunroof, press the switch forward and holdit until the sunroof is closed. The sunroof will stop ifthe switch is released. Close the sunsh

But do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicleis moving.{CAUTION:Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicleis in motion can be dangerous. E

2 (First-Open Position): Turn the control to thisposition to open the panoramic sunroof about a third ofthe way. The second glass panel will retract a

Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6Other Warning Devices ...

Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-36DIC Operation and Displays ...3-37DIC Warnings and Messages ...

✍ NOTES3-3

Instrument Panel Overview3-4

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:A. Side Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment onpage 3-23.B. Side Window Outlets. See Outl

Hazard Warning FlashersYour hazard warning flashers let you warn others. Theyalso let police know you have a problem. Your frontand rear turn signal la

The lever that allows you to tilt and telescope thesteering wheel is located on the left side of thesteering column.To tilt and telescope the wheel, p

Turn and Lane-Change SignalsThe turn signal has two upward (for right) andtwo downward (for left) positions. These positionsallow you to signal a turn

Windshield WipersUse this lever located on the right side of the steeringwheel to operate the windshield wipers.9(Off): Move the lever to this positio

Head RestraintsThe head restraints on both the front and rear seats areadjustable. Press the button on the side of the postto adjust the head restrain

Windshield WasherTo wash your windshield, press the button at the end ofthe lever until the washers begin.{CAUTION:In freezing weather, do not use you

Setting Cruise Control{CAUTION:If you leave your cruise control on when youare not using cruise, you might hit a buttonand go into cruise when you do

Resuming a Set SpeedSuppose you set your cruise control at a desiredspeed and then you apply the brake. This, of course,disengages the cruise control.

Ending Cruise ControlThere are two ways to disengage the cruise control:• Step lightly on the brake pedal; when cruise controldisengages, the cruise s

Headlamps Off in PARK (P)This feature works when the ignition is on and it isdark outside. To turn the headlamps off when it is darkoutside but keep o

Automatic Headlamp SystemWhen it is dark enough outside, your automaticheadlamp system will turn on your headlamps at thenormal brightness along with

Fog LampsThe fog lamp button islocated on the instrumentpanel, to the left of thesteering wheel.The ignition must be on to turn you fog lamps on.Push

Entry/Exit LightingThe lamps inside your vehicle will go on when youopen any door. These lamps will fade out after about20 seconds after all of the do

Accessory Power OutletsAccessory power outlets can be used to connectauxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellulartelephone or CB radio.There is o

Climate ControlsClimate Control SystemWith this system you can control the heating, coolingand ventilation for your vehicle. If your vehicle hasthe re

Rear Seats60/40 Split Bench SeatFolding the SeatbackTo fold down the rear seatback, do the following:1. The handles that are used to lower the rearsea

:(Outside Air): Press the right side of this button toturn the outside air mode on. When this mode is selected,air from outside the vehicle will circu

#(Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the airconditioning system on or off. When the air conditioningbutton is pressed, an indicator light wi

1(Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to thewindshield with some air directed to the floor vents.In this mode, the system will automatically fo

If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the reardefogger will automatically be turned on if it is coldoutside. The indicator light will be on. W

Warning Lights, Gages, andIndicatorsThis part describes the warning lights and gages thatmay be on your vehicle. The pictures will help youlocate them

Your vehicle has this cluster or one very similar to it. It includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explainedon the following pages. Be s

Speedometer and OdometerYour speedometer lets you see your speed in bothmiles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).Your odometer shows how fa

Airbag Readiness LightThere is an airbag readiness light on the instrumentpanel, which shows the airbag symbol. The systemchecks the airbag’s electric

Charging System LightThe charging system lightwill come on for a fewseconds when you turn onthe ignition as a checkto show you it is working.If it sta

When the ignition is on, the brake system warning lightwill also come on when you set your parking brake.The light will stay on if your parking brake

Safety BeltsSafety Belts: They Are for EveryoneThis part of the manual tells you how to use safetybelts properly. It also tells you some things you sh

Traction Control System (TCS)Warning LightIf the traction controlwarning light comes onand stays on, there may bea problem with thetraction control sy

Malfunction Indicator LampCheck Engine LightYour vehicle is equippedwith a computer whichmonitors operation of thefuel, ignition, and emissioncontrol

If the Light is FlashingThe following may prevent more serious damage toyour vehicle:• Reducing vehicle speed• Avoiding hard accelerations• Avoiding s

Have you recently changed brands of fuel?If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel.See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will

Oil Pressure LightIf you have low engine oilpressure, this light will stayon after you start yourengine, or come onand you will hear a chimewhen you a

Security LightFor informationregarding this light,see Theft-DeterrentSystems on page 2-16.Cruise Control LightThis light comes onwhenever you set your

Fuel GageYour fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you haveleft, when the ignition is on. See Low Fuel WarningLight on page 3-36 for more informati

The buttons used to activate the DIC are located on theleft side of the vehicle’s audio system.INFO/4 (Information): Press this button to scrollthroug

FUEL RANGE: Press the information button until FUELRANGE is displayed. This shows the remainingdistance you can drive without refueling. It is based o

PersonalizationMENU: Press this button while the vehicle is in ON toscroll through each of the personalization options inthe following order. All of t

Your vehicle has a lightthat comes on as areminder to buckle up. SeeSafety Belt ReminderLight on page 3-26.In most states and in all Canadian province

DIC Warnings and MessagesThese messages will appear if there is a problemsensed in one of your vehicle’s systems.Any message will clear when the vehic

ENG PWR REDUCED: This message informs you thatthe vehicle has reduced engine power to avoiddamaging the engine.ICE POSSIBLE: This message appears when

DIC Vehicle PersonalizationThe following personalization options may appearon your vehicle’s audio display by pressing theMENU button:OIL LIFE RESET:

UNLOCK HORN: If your vehicle has remote keylessentry, this option which allows the vehicle’s horn to chirpevery time the unlock button on the remote k

SECURITY: If your vehicle has the remote keylessentry system, this option allows you to select themethod used to arm the vehicle’s security system.Whe

Setting the Time for Radios withoutRadio Data Systems (RDS)To set the hour, press the clock button. The clocksymbol will appear on the display and the

Radio with CD (Base Level)Playing the RadioO(Power): Press this knob to turn the systemon and off.u (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or todecrease

To scan preset stations, press and hold either SEEKbutton for more than four seconds until you heartwo beeps. The radio will go to the first preset sta

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)BAL/FADE /S (Balance/Fade): To adjust thebalance between the right and the left speakers, pressand release the ba

The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) singleCDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and thesmaller CDs are loaded in the same manner.If pla

Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The riderdoes not stop.1-10

SEEK x: Press this button to go to the start of thecurrent track if more than eight seconds have played.The track number will appear on the display. I

Radio with CD (Up Level)Radio Data System (RDS)The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).RDS features are available for use only on FM stationsth

XM™ Satellite Radio ServiceXM™ is a satellite radio service that is based inthe 48 contiguous United States. XM™ offers100 coast-to-coast channels inc

Finding a StationBAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2,AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The display willshow the selection.ADJ (Adjust):

Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble)TONE /P/Q (Bass/Treble): Press and release thisbutton until BASS, MID, or TREB appears on thedisplay. Turn the

Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station(RDS and XM™)To select and find a desired PTY perform the following:1. Press the P-TYPE button to activate program

MSG (Message): If the current station has a message,MSG will appear on the display. Press this button tosee the message. The message may display the a

XM™ Radio MessagesRadio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredXL (Explicit LanguageChannels)XL on the radio display,after the channel name,indicates

XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)Radio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredNo Info Category Name notavailableNo category information is available at this

Playing a CDInsert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.The player will pull it in and the CD should beginplaying. If you want to insert a CD wit

The person keeps going until stopped by something. Ina real vehicle, it could be the windshield...or the instrument panel...1-11

RPT (Repeat): Press this button once to hear a trackover again. REPEAT ON and RPT will appear onthe display. The current track will continue to repeat

AUTO TONE/AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization):Press this button to select the desired equalizationsetting while playing a CD. The equalization willbe aut

Radio with Six-Disc CDRadio Data System (RDS)The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).RDS features are available for use only on FM stationsthat

XM™ Satellite Radio ServiceXM™ is a satellite radio service that is based inthe 48 contiguous United States. XM™ offers100 coast-to-coast channels inc

Finding a StationBAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2,AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The display willshow the selection.ADJ (Adjust):

Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble)TONE /P/Q (Bass/Treble): Press and release thisbutton until BASS, MID, or TREB appears on thedisplay. Turn the

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)BAL/FADE / S (Balance/Fade): To adjustthe balance between the right and the left speakers,push and release the ba

BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequencyallows the radio to switch to a stronger station with thesame program type. To turn alternate frequency

MSG (Traffic): If TRAFFIC appears on the display,the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements andwhen a traffic announcement comes on the tunedr

XM™ Radio MessagesRadio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredXL (Explicit LanguageChannels)XL on the radio display,after the channel name,indicates

or the safety belts!With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance,and your strongest bon

XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)Radio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredNo Info Song/Program Titlenot availableNo song title information is available

Playing a CDIf the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in theplayer, it will stay in the player. When the ignitionor radio is turned on, the CD

To load more than one CD but less than six, completeSteps 1 through 3. When finished loading CDs, theradio will begin to play the last CD loaded.If mor

RPT (Repeat): With repeat, one track or an entire CDcan be repeated.To use repeat, do the following:• To repeat the track you are listening to, press

DISP (Display): Press this knob to switch betweentime, temperature, and the elapsed time of the track.To change the default on the display (CD#/Track#

SONG LIST FULL will appear on the display if you try tosave more than 20 selections.To play the song list, press the song list button. Onebeep will be

CD MessagesCHECK CD: If this message appears on the displayand/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of thefollowing reasons:• It is very hot. When

They include the following:x SEEK w: Press the up or the down arrow to go tothe next or to the previous radio station and staythere. The radio will on

Care of Your CDs and DVDsHandle discs carefully. Store them in their original casesor other protective cases and away from direct sunlightand dust. If

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2Defensive Driving ...4-2Drunken Driving ...

Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far fromhome, why should I wear safety belts?A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in anaccide

Your Driving, the Road, andYour VehicleDefensive DrivingThe best advice anyone can give about driving is:Drive defensively.Please start with a very im

Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adultpopulation — choose never to drink alcohol, so theynever drive after drinking. For persons under

There is a gender difference, too. Women generallyhave a lower relative percentage of body waterthan men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this

{CAUTION:Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, andjudgment can be affected by even a smallamount of al

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drivein spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavybraking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This i

Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slamon the brakes and continue braking. Here

Using Anti-LockDo not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedaldown firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may feela slight brake pedal pulsation

This light, located on theinstrument panel, will comeon when your TractionControl System is limitingwheel spin.You may feel or hear the system working

Enhanced Traction System (ETS)Your vehicle may have an Enhanced Traction System(ETS) that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful inslippery road

When you turn the system off, the Enhanced TractionSystem warning light will come on and stay on. Ifthe Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spi

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3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.Do not let it get twisted.The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the beltacross you very quick

Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve.Then you suddenly apply the brakes. Both controlsystems —steering and braking — have to do their workwh

An emergency like this requires close attention and aquick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel atthe recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions

PassingThe driver of a vehicle about to pass another on atwo-lane highway waits for just the right moment,accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead,

• Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, andstart your left lane change signal before moving outof the right lane to pass. When you are far en

Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, youwill want to slow down and adjust your d

Here are some tips on night driving.• Drive defensively.• Do not drink and drive.• Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce theglare from headlamp

Driving in Rain and on Wet RoadsRain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wetroad, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as wellbecause your ti

HydroplaningHydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build upunder your tires that they can actually ride on thewater. This can happen if the road

City DrivingOne of the biggest problems with city streets is theamount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out forwhat the other drivers are do

Freeway DrivingMile for mile, freeways—also called thruways, parkways,expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are thesafest of all roads. But they

5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckleend of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt.The lap part of the belt should be worn low

Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain youallow a reasonable following distance.Expect to move slightly slower at night.When you want to lea

Here are some things you can check before a trip:• Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Areall windows clean inside and outside?• Wiper Bla

Hill and Mountain RoadsDriving on steep hills or mountains is different fromdriving in flat or rolling terrain.If you drive regularly in steep country,

{CAUTION:Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with theignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will haveto do all the work of slowing down. They couldget

Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, asupply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winterouter clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a re

But wet ice can be even more trouble because it mayoffer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when itis about freezing, 32°F (0°C), and free

If You Are Caught in a BlizzardIf you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in aserious situation. You should probably stay withyour vehicle unless

{CAUTION:Snow can trap exhaust gases under yourvehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbonmonoxide) gas to get inside. CO couldovercome you and kill you

If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Iceor SnowIn order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you willneed to spin the wheels, but you do not want tospin

Loading Your VehicleIt is very important to know how much weight yourvehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehiclecapacity weight and includes

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearlyas much protection this way.{CAUTION:You can be seriously hurt if

There is also important loading information on theCertification label. It tells you the Gross Vehicle WeightRating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rat

Item Description TotalAVehicle Capacity Weightfor Example 1 =1,000 lbs (453 kg)BSubtract OccupantWeight 150 lbs(68 kg) × 2 =300 lbs (136 kg)CAvailable

Item Description TotalAVehicle Capacity Weightfor Example 3 =1,000 lbs (453 kg)BSubtract OccupantWeight 200 lbs(91 kg) × 5 =1,000 lbs (453 kg)CAvailab

{CAUTION:Do not load your vehicle any heavier than theGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or eitherthe maximum front or rear Gross Axle WeightRating (

TowingTowing Your VehicleConsult your dealer or a professional towing service ifyou need to have your disabled vehicle towed. SeeRoadside Assistance P

Dinghy TowingTo tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground,follow these steps:1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it.2. Turn the i

Dolly TowingTo tow your vehicle with two wheels on the ground anda dolly, do the following:1. Put the front wheels on a dolly.2. Put the vehicle in PA

That is the reason for this part. In it are manytime-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules.Many of these are important for your safety an

When towing a trailer on long uphill grades and theoutside temperature is above 85°F (29°C), reduce yourvehicle speed to 45 mph (72 km/h) to avoid ove

Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s TiresBe sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limitfor cold tires. You will find these numbers on theTire-L

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured if your belt isbuckled in the wrong place l

Driving with a TrailerTowing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.Before setting out for the open road, you will want toget to know your

Turn Signals When Towing a TrailerWhen you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need adifferent turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Checkwith your deal

When You Are Ready to Leave AfterParking on a Hill1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal downwhile you:• start your engine,• shift into a gea

Service ...5-3Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4Adding Equipment to the

If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-55Changing a Flat Tire ...5-56Removing the Spare Tire

ServiceYour dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you tobe happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealerfor all your service needs. You will ge

Doing Your Own Service WorkIf you want to do some of your own service work, youwill want to use the proper service manual. It tellsyou much more about

Adding Equipment to the Outside ofYour VehicleThings you might add to the outside of your vehicle canaffect the airflow around it. This may cause windn

California FuelIf your vehicle is certified to meet California EmissionStandards, it is designed to operate on fuels thatmeet California specifications.

Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers andethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be available inyour area to contribute to clean air. Genera

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It shouldbe worn over the shoulder at all times.{CAUTION:You can be seriously i

Filling Your Tank{CAUTION:Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire cancause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries toyou and others, read and follow al

{CAUTION:If you spill fuel and then something ignites it,you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray outon you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.This

Filling a Portable Fuel Container{CAUTION:Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inyour vehicle. Static electricity discharge fromthe contain

Hood ReleaseTo open the hood, do the following:1. Pull the handle withthis symbol on it. It islocated under theinstrument panel onthe driver’s side of

Engine Compartment OverviewWhen you open the hood on the 3.5L LX9 engine, here is what you will see:5-12

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine AirCleaner/Filter on page 5-17.B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”under Engine Oil on page 5

When to Add Engine OilIf the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip ofthe dipstick, you will need to add at least one quart of oil.But you mus

What Kind of Engine Oil to UseLook for two things:• GM6094MYour vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GMStandard GM6094M. You should look for and useo

GM Goodwrench®oil meets all the requirements foryour vehicle.If you are in an area of extreme cold, where thetemperature falls below −20°F (−29°C), it

After changing the engine oil, the system must be reset.To reset the oil life system, use the following procedure:1. Turn the ignition to ON, with the

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is twisted across the body.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt.In a crash, you would not ha

When to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/FilterInspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance IIintervals and replace at the first oil change after50,00

Automatic Transaxle FluidIt is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level. Atransaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss.If a leak occurs

What to UseUse a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water andone-half DEX-COOL®coolant which will not damagealuminum parts. If you use this coolant

Checking CoolantThe engine coolant surge tank is located in the rear ofthe engine compartment. See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12 for more in

Adding CoolantIf you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL®coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when theengine is cool. If the surge tank

If No Steam Is Coming FromYour EngineIf you get an engine overheat warning, but see or hearno steam, the problem may not be too serious.Sometimes the

Cooling SystemWhen you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is whatyou will see:A. Engine Cooling FansB. Engine Coolant Reservoir{CAUTION:An elect

{CAUTION:Heater and radiator hoses, and other engineparts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. Ifyou do, you can be burned.Do not run the engine if th

How to Add Coolant to the CoolantSurge TankNotice: This vehicle has a specific coolant fillprocedure. Failure to follow this procedure couldcause your e

{CAUTION:Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other liquid such as alcohol, can boilbefore the proper c

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.The belt should go back out of the way.Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of t

2. Then keep turning thepressure cap slowly,and remove it.3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture,to the Full Cold mark. Wait about five

Windshield Washer FluidWhat to UseWhen you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to readthe manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you willbe opera

BrakesBrake FluidYour brake master cylinderreservoir is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. SeeEngine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12 forthe location of the

What to AddWhen you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brakefluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed containeronly. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricant

Brake WearYour vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that makea high-pitched warning sound when the brake p

Replacing Brake System PartsThe braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its manyparts have to be of top quality and work well together ifthe vehicle i

Jump StartingIf your battery has run down, you may want to useanother vehicle and some jumper cables to start yourvehicle. Be sure to use the followin

4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find thepositive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations oneach vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overviewon

{CAUTION:Fans or other moving engine parts can injureyou badly. Keep your hands away from movingparts once the engine is running.6. Connect the red po

Notice: If the jumper cables are connected orremoved in the wrong order, electrical shorting mayoccur and damage the vehicle. The repairs wouldnot be

Safety Belt Use During PregnancySafety belts work for everyone, including pregnantwomen. Like all occupants, they are more likely to beseriously injur

Bulb ReplacementFor the proper type of replacement bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on page 5-40.For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection,

2. Loosen the front fascia by removing the plasticpush pins along the top of the tie bar.3. Pull back the front fascia then pull the headlampassembly

Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,Stoplamps and Back-up LampsA. SidemarkerB. Back-upC. Taillamp, Turn Signal, StoplampTo replace one of these bulbs,

Windshield Wiper BladeReplacementWindshield wiper blades should be inspected at leasttwice a year for wear or cracking. See ScheduledMaintenance on pa

TiresYour new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made bya leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questionsabout your tire warranty and where t

Tire Sidewall LabellingUseful information about a tire is molded into itssidewall. The examples below show a typical passengervehicle tire and a compa

(A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire ortemporary use tire has a tread life of approximately3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be drivenat

Tire SizeThe following illustration shows an example of a typicalpassenger vehicle tire size.(A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United Statesversion o

Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is locatedbetween the plies and the tread. Cords may be madefrom steel or other reinforcing materials.Bead:

Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of anasymmetrical tire that has a particular side that facesoutward when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tiret

Lap-Shoulder BeltAll rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. Hereis how to wear one properly.1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt acro

Inflation - Tire PressureTires need the correct amount of air pressure to operateeffectively.Notice: Do not let anyone tell you thatunder-inflation or o

How to CheckUse a good quality pocket-type gage to check tirepressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflatedsimply by looking at them. Ra

After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front andrear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire andLoading Information label.Make certain that all

Buying New TiresTo find out what kind and size of tires your vehicleneeds, look at the tire and loading information label. Formore information about th

Uniform Tire Quality GradingQuality grades can be found where applicable on thetire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximumsection width. For exam

Temperature – A, B, CThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to the generationof heat and its ability

If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel boltsor wheel nuts, replace them only with new GMoriginal equipment parts. This way, you will be sure

CAUTION: (Continued)Use another type of traction device only if itsmanufacturer recommends it for use on yourvehicle and tire size combination and roa

Changing a Flat TireIf a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place. Turn on yourhazard warning flashers.{CAU

Removing the Spare Tire and ToolsThe equipment you’ll need is in the trunk.1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-12 for moreinformation.2. Lift the h

3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckleend of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.The lap part of the belt should be worn low

1. Turn the plastic wing nut counterclockwise toloosen the wheel wrench.2. Unhook the wheel wrench from the jack.3. Extend the handle on the wheel wre

Removing the Flat Tire andInstalling the Spare Tire1. If your vehicle has a wheel cover or hubcap thathas plastic wheel nut caps, then loosen the plas

4. Position the lift head at the jack location nearest theflat tire. Make sure all of the jack lift head istouching the jacking flange under the body. D

6. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrenchclockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off theground so there is enough room for the compactspare tir

10. Install the compact spare tire.{CAUTION:Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. Ifyou do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheelcould fall off, c

{CAUTION:Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightenedwheel nuts can cause the wheel to come looseand even come off. This could lead to anaccident. Be

Storing a Flat or Spare Tireand Tools{CAUTION:Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in thepassenger compartment of the vehicle couldcause injury.

A. CoverB. Wing NutC. Bolt ExtensionD. Spare TireE. NutF. JackG. BoltThe compact spare is for temporary use only. Replacethe compact spare tire with a

Appearance CareCleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic.Other cleaning products can burst into flames if a matchis struck near them or if the

Most stains can be removed with club soda water. Toclean, use the following instructions:1. For liquids: blot with a clean, soft, white cloth. Forsoli

Safety Warnings and SymbolsThere are a number of safety cautions in this book. Weuse a box and the word CAUTION to tell about thingsthat could hurt yo

The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or acrash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out ofthe retractor.{CAUTION:You can be seriously hurt

VinylUse warm water and a clean cloth.• Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. Thismay have to be done more than once.• Things like tar, asphalt

Care of Safety BeltsKeep belts clean and dry.{CAUTION:Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, itmay severely weaken them. In a crash, theymight

Finish CareOccasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle byhand may be necessary to remove residue fromthe paint finish. GM-approved cleaning prod

Aluminum WheelsNotice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals,abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleanersthat contain acid on aluminum or chrome-pla

Sheet Metal DamageIf the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metalrepair or replacement, make sure the body repair shopapplies anti-corrosion materi

Vehicle Care/Appearance MaterialsSee your GM dealer for more information on purchasingthe following products.Description UsagePolishing ClothWax-Treat

Vehicle IdentificationVehicle Identification Number (VIN)This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears ona plate in the front corner of the i

Electrical SystemAdd-On Electrical EquipmentNotice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicleunless you check with your dealer first. Someelectrica

Instrument Panel Fuse BlockThe instrument panel fuse block is located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle, on the lower portion of theinstrument pa

Fuses UsagePOWERMIRRORSPower MirrorsEPS Electric Power SteeringRUN/CRANK Run, CrankHVACBLOWER HIGHHeating Ventilation Air ConditioningBlower - HighCLU

Rear Safety Belt Comfort GuidesRear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide addedsafety belt comfort for older children who have outgrownbooster seat

Engine Compartment Fuse BlockYour vehicle may not be equipped with all the fuses andfeatures listed.The engine compartment fuse block is located on th

Relays Usage28 Cooling Fan 129 Cooling Fan Series/Parallel30 Cooling Fan 231 Starter32 Run/Crank33 Powertrain34 Air Conditioning Clutch35 High Beam36

5-80

Fuses Usage1 Not Used2 Driver Seat Controls3 Not Used4 Not Used5 Emission 26 Park Lamps7 Not Used8 Not Used9 Sliding Panel Roof10 Sunroof Controls11 N

Capacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids andLubricants on

Maintenance Schedule ...6-2Introduction ...6-2Maintenance Requireme

Maintenance ScheduleIntroductionImportant: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended.Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The

Using Your Maintenance ScheduleWe at General Motors want to help you keep yourvehicle in good working condition. But we do not knowexactly how you wil

Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 tells youwhat should be checked, when to check it and whatyou can easily do to help keep your vehicle ingood con

Scheduled MaintenanceService Maintenance I Maintenance IIChange engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. Reset oillife system. See Engine Oi

3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat.The elastic cord must be under the belt and theguide on top.{CAUTION:A safety belt that is not

Additional Required ServicesThe following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles(kilometers)

Maintenance Footnotes† The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or theCalifornia Air Resources Board has determined that thefailure to perform this ma

(h) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if thevehicle is mainly driven under one or more of theseconditions:− In heavy city traffic where the ou

Engine Coolant Level CheckCheck the engine coolant level and addDEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. See EngineCoolant on page 5-19 for further deta

Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock ControlSystem Check{CAUTION:When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, yo

Parking Brake and Automatic TransaxlePark (P) Mechanism Check{CAUTION:When you are doing this check, your vehiclecould begin to move. You or others co

Recommended Fluids andLubricantsFluids and lubricants identified below by name,part number or specification may be obtained fromyour dealer.Usage Fluid/

Normal Maintenance Replacement PartsReplacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your GM dealer.Part G

Maintenance RecordAfter the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and thetype of services per

Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced ByMaintenance I orMaintenance IIServices Performed6-15

4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt asdescribed in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-21.Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses theshoulder.

Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced ByMaintenance I orMaintenance IIServices Performed6-16

Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2Online Owner Center ...

Customer Assistance andInformationCustomer Satisfaction ProcedureYour satisfaction and goodwill are important toyour dealer and to Pontiac. Normally,

The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court programadministered by the Council of Better BusinessBureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehi

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) UsersTo assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, orspeech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTY

Canada — Customer AssistanceGeneral Motors of Canada LimitedCustomer Communication Centre, 163-0051908 Colonel Sam DriveOshawa, Ontario L1H 8P71-800-2

We will provide the following services during theBumper-to-Bumper warranty period, at no expenseto you:• Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel($5 max

Canadian Roadside AssistanceVehicles purchased in Canada have an extensiveroadside assistance program accessible from anywherein Canada or the United

Transportation OptionsWarranty service can generally be completed while youwait. However, if you are unable to wait Pontiachelps minimize your inconve

Additional Program InformationCourtesy Transportation is available during theBumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it isnot part of the New V

Child RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have outgrown booster seats shouldwear the vehicle’s safety belts.Q: What is the proper way to wear s

Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, theseon-board systems do not record sounds, such asconversation of vehicle occupants.To read this informa

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto SafetyHotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 inthe Washington, D.C. area) or write to:NHTSA,

Transmission, Transaxle, TransferCase Unit Repair ManualThis manual provides information on unit repairservice procedures, adjustments, and specificati

AAccessory Power Outlets ... 3-18Additives, Fuel ... 5-6Add-On Electrical

Automatic TransaxleFluid ... 5-19Operation ...

Child Restraints (cont.)Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) ... 1-39Older Children ...

DDaytime Running Lamps ... 3-14Defensive Driving ... 4-2Delayed Headlamps ...

FFilterEngine Air Cleaner ... 5-17Finish Damage ... 5-72Flash-to-Pass .

Heated Seats ... 1-4Heater ... 3-19Highbeam On

Light (cont.)Oil Pressure ... 3-34Safety Belt Reminder ... 3-26Security ..

{CAUTION:Never do this.Here two children are wearing the same belt.The belt can not properly spread the impactforces. In a crash, the two children can

OOdometer ... 3-26Odometer, Trip ... 3-26Off-Road Recov

Radios (cont.)Understanding Reception ... 3-77Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ... 1-25Rear Seat Passenge

Seats (cont.)Manual ... 1-2Manual Lumbar ... 1-3Power L

Theft-Deterrent Systems ... 2-16Content Theft-Deterrent ... 2-16PASS-Key®III+ ...

Vehicle (cont.)Vehicle Data Collection and Event DataRecorders ... 7-9Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VI

{CAUTION:Never do this.Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part isbehind the child. If the child wears the

Infants and Young ChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needs protection! This includesinfants and all other children. Neither the distancetraveled nor the ag

{CAUTION:Children who are up against, or very close to,any airbag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulderbelts of

{CAUTION:Newborn infants need complete support,including support for the head and neck. This isnecessary because a newborn infant’s neck isweak and it

Vehicle Damage WarningsAlso, in this manual you will find these notices:Notice: These mean there is something that coulddamage your vehicle.A notice te

Child Restraint SystemsAn infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in amotor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designedto restrain or posit

A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint forthe child’s body with the harness and also sometimeswith surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-li

Q: How do child restraints work?A: A child restraint system is any device designed foruse in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or positionchildren. A

Where to Put the RestraintAccident statistics show that children are safer if theyare restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We,therefore,

In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing childrestraints have a top strap, and that the strap beanchored. In the United States, some child rest

Top Strap Anchor LocationYour vehicle has top strap anchors installed for the rearseating positions. You will find them behind the rearseat head restra

A. Lower AnchorageB. Lower AnchorageC. Top TetherA. Lower AnchorageB. Lower AnchorageIn order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, youneed a child

The labels are locatednear the base of thetwo rear outside seatingpositions.{CAUTION:If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attachedto its anchorage p

Securing a Child Restraint in a RearSeat PositionIf your child restraint is equipped with the LATCHsystem, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers forChi

3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button ispositioned so you would be able to unbuckle thesafety belt quickly if you ever had to.4. Pull the r

These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:v

5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint,pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten thelap portion of the belt and feed the shou

Securing a Child Restraint in theRight Front Seat PositionIf your child restraint is equipped with the LATCHsystem, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethe

3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulderportions of the vehicle’s safety belt through oraround the restraint. The child restraint inst

6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint,pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten thelap portion of the belt and feed the shou

Here are the most important things to know about theairbag system:{CAUTION:You can be severely injured or killed in a crashif you are not wearing your

{CAUTION:Anyone who is up against, or very close to,any airbag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulderbelts offer

Where Are the Airbags?The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of thesteering wheel.The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in theinstrument

If your vehicle has a seat-mounted side impact airbagfor the driver, it is in the side of the driver’s seatbackclosest to the door.If your vehicle has

If your vehicle has a roof-mounted side impact airbagfor the driver and the person seated directly behind thedriver, it is in the ceiling above the si

{CAUTION:If something is between an occupant and anairbag, the bag might not inflate properly or itmight force the object into that person causingsever

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When Should an Airbag Inflate?The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbagsare designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontalor near-front

Your vehicle may or may not have side impact airbags.See Airbag System on page 1-47. Side impactairbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severesi

What Will You See After anAirbag Inflates?After the airbag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quicklythat some people may not even realize the airbaginflat

• Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing anddiagnostic module which records information aftera crash. See Vehicle Data Collection and EventData

Restraint System CheckChecking Your Restraint SystemsNow and then, make sure the safety belt reminder lightand all your belts, buckles, latch plates,

If the LATCH system was being used during a moresevere crash, you may need new LATCH system parts.If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision

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Keys ...2-2Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3Remote Keyless Entry Sy

Keys{CAUTION:Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. Theycould operate the power windows or othercontrols or

One key is used for theignition and all locks.When a new vehicle is delivered to the dealer, the keyhas a key tag. This tag has a bar-coded key codeth

Front Seats ...1-2Manual Seats ...1-2Power Seat ...

At times you may notice a decrease in range. This isnormal for any remote keyless entry system. If thetransmitter does not work or if you have to stan

Q (Lock): Press the lock button to lock all the doors.The interior lamps will turn off after all of the doorsare closed. If enabled through the Driver

Battery ReplacementUnder normal use, the battery in your remote keylessentry transmitter should last about four years.You can tell the battery is weak

Remote Vehicle StartYour vehicle may have a remote starting feature. Thisfeature allows you to start the engine from outside of thevehicle. It also st

/ (Remote Start): Press and release the lock buttonand then press and hold the remote start button touse the remote start feature.To start the vehicle

Doors and LocksDoor Locks{CAUTION:Unlocked doors can be dangerous.• Passengers — especially children — caneasily open the doors and fall out of amovin

Power Door LocksThe power door lockswitches are located onthe driver’s and frontpassenger’s door.Press the top of the switch to unlock all doors. Pres

If a door is opened before the five seconds has elapsed,the doors will not lock until five seconds after alldoors are closed.If the power door lock swit

Lockout ProtectionThis feature prevents the driver’s door from beinglocked using the power door locks, if the key is left inthe ignition and a door is

Remote Trunk ReleaseFrom the inside, press thisbutton located on thedriver’s door in front of themap pocket to open thetrunk.You can open the trunk on

Front SeatsManual Seats{CAUTION:You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicleis moving. The sudden

Windows{CAUTION:Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by the extreme heatan

Power WindowsThe power window switches for all windows are locatedon driver’s door armrest. Each passenger door alsohas a power window switch for thei

Sun VisorsSwing down the visors to block glare. The visors can beremoved from the center mount and swung to theside. The visors also have extenders th

Disarming the SystemYou can disarm the system by doing any one of thefollowing:• Press the remote keyless entry transmitterunlock button.• Turn the ig

Passive ArmingIf passive arming is enabled through the DIC, thesystem will arm itself 60 seconds after cycling theignition off and closing all doors.P

If the engine still does not start, and the key appears tobe undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time,you may also want to check the fuse, se

Starting and OperatingYour VehicleNew Vehicle Break-InNotice: Your vehicle does not need an elaboratebreak-in. But it will perform better in the long

To use ACCESSORY, turn the key clockwise to the firstposition. Use this position if your vehicle must bepushed or towed, but never try to push-start yo

3. If your engine still will not start, or starts but thenstops, it could be flooded with too much gasoline.Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the

Engine Coolant HeaterYour vehicle may have this feature. In very coldweather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolantheater can provide easier start

Power SeatIf your vehicle has this feature, the control is located onthe outboard side of the driver’s seat.To adjust the seat, do the following:• Mov

Automatic Transaxle OperationYour automatic transaxle has a shift lever located onthe console between the seats.PARK (P): This position locks your fro

REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicleis moving forward could damage the transaxle.The repairs would

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is fornormal driving. If you need more power for passing, andyou are:• Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push y

Driver Shift Control (DSC)For the GT model with an automatic transaxle, you mayhave a Driver Shift Control (DSC) feature that allowsyou to change gear

Parking BrakeTo set the parking brake, pull up on the parking brakehandle. If the ignition is on, the brake system warninglight will come on. See Brak

Shifting Into Park (P){CAUTION:It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) withthe parking brake firmly s

Torque LockIf you are parking on a hill and you do not shift yourautomatic transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weightof the vehicle may put too much

Parking Over Things That Burn{CAUTION:Things that can burn could touch hot exhaustparts under your vehicle and ignite. Do notpark over papers, leaves,

Running Your Engine While YouAre ParkedIt is better not to park with the engine running. But ifyou ever have to, here are some things to know.{CAUTION

MirrorsManual Rearview MirrorWhile sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust themirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle.Grip the mir