Owner's Manual
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2008 Pontiac G5 Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-51 Restraint System Check ...1-66 ...(s) ...3-55 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-30 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Headlamp Aiming ...5-39 Bulb Replacement ...5-42 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-47 Tires ...5-48 Appearance Care ...5-86 Vehicle Identification ...5-95 Electrical System ...5-96...
2008 Pontiac G5 Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-51 Restraint System Check ...1-66 ...(s) ...3-55 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-30 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Headlamp Aiming ...5-39 Bulb Replacement ...5-42 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-47 Tires ...5-48 Appearance Care ...5-86 Vehicle Identification ...5-95 Electrical System ...5-96...
Owner's Manual
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... is open. The parking lamps will turn off to ON/RUN and then LOCK/OFF. See "REMOTE START" under DIC Vehicle Personalization on . The vehicle's hood is on page 3-50 for that have already been provided for additional information. 2-8 If the remote start procedure is disabled through the DIC. To manually...
... is open. The parking lamps will turn off to ON/RUN and then LOCK/OFF. See "REMOTE START" under DIC Vehicle Personalization on . The vehicle's hood is on page 3-50 for that have already been provided for additional information. 2-8 If the remote start procedure is disabled through the DIC. To manually...
Owner's Manual
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... it was before starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 2-26 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Plug in the coolant heater at least 15 amps. 4. You could overheat and cause a fire. The answer depends on...
... it was before starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 2-26 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Plug in the coolant heater at least 15 amps. 4. You could overheat and cause a fire. The answer depends on...
Owner's Manual
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... Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate...
... Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate...
Owner's Manual
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... Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-13 Engine Oil Life System ...5-16 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-17 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-18 Manual Transmission...
... Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-13 Engine Oil Life System ...5-16 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-17 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-18 Manual Transmission...
Owner's Manual
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...is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping fuel. • Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 5-10 To help avoid injury to drop or spill things.... • Do not fill a container while it is not running. Contact should be burned. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle.
...is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping fuel. • Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 5-10 To help avoid injury to drop or spill things.... • Do not fill a container while it is not running. Contact should be burned. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle.
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle and push the secondary hood release lever to latch fully. Check to make sure the hood is reduced, then release the hood to the left. Lower the hood until the lifting force of the vehicle. 3. Hood Release To open position. Pull the interior hood release lever with this symbol on... it. It is located under the front center of the hood toward the driver...
... the vehicle and push the secondary hood release lever to latch fully. Check to make sure the hood is reduced, then release the hood to the left. Lower the hood until the lifting force of the vehicle. 3. Hood Release To open position. Pull the interior hood release lever with this symbol on... it. It is located under the front center of the hood toward the driver...
Owner's Manual
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 engine (2.4L L4 engine similar), here is what you will see: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 engine (2.4L L4 engine similar), here is what you will see: 5-12
Owner's Manual
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.... If you keep driving with no sign of the vehicle until it off and get out of steam or coolant before you just open the hood. Engine Overheating You will find an engine coolant temperature warning light on location. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from ... and possible engine damage may occur. Just turn it cools down. Notice: If your vehicle can burn you badly, even if you open the hood. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on your warranty. Stay away from the engine if you keep driving when your engine...
.... If you keep driving with no sign of the vehicle until it off and get out of steam or coolant before you just open the hood. Engine Overheating You will find an engine coolant temperature warning light on location. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from ... and possible engine damage may occur. Just turn it cools down. Notice: If your vehicle can burn you badly, even if you open the hood. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on your warranty. Stay away from the engine if you keep driving when your engine...
Owner's Manual
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... Is Coming From Your Engine An engine coolant temperature warning can idle the engine for about 10 minutes. You may decide not to lift the hood but see or hear no sign of steam, try this for manual transmission, while stopped. Idle for long periods in NEUTRAL (N) for automatic transmission or...
... Is Coming From Your Engine An engine coolant temperature warning can idle the engine for about 10 minutes. You may decide not to lift the hood but see or hear no sign of steam, try this for manual transmission, while stopped. Idle for long periods in NEUTRAL (N) for automatic transmission or...
Owner's Manual
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... cools down. If it is boiling, do not do anything else until it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you may have a leak at...
... cools down. If it is boiling, do not do anything else until it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you may have a leak at...
Owner's Manual
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.... The remote positive terminal is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-36 Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on the engine compartment fuse block. Lift the cap to access your...
.... The remote positive terminal is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-36 Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on the engine compartment fuse block. Lift the cap to access your...
Owner's Manual
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...from the ground to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it directly on the flat the height of the low-beam headlamp. 3. See Hood Release on the headlamps: 4. Record the distance from the headlamp being adjusted. The high-beam headlamps will be seen on the headlamp. Covering a headlamp...damage to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Do not place it . 5. This allows only the beam of the vehicle at surface. 1. Open the hood. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being adjusted to be correctly aimed...
...from the ground to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it directly on the flat the height of the low-beam headlamp. 3. See Hood Release on the headlamps: 4. Record the distance from the headlamp being adjusted. The high-beam headlamps will be seen on the headlamp. Covering a headlamp...damage to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Do not place it . 5. This allows only the beam of the vehicle at surface. 1. Open the hood. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being adjusted to be correctly aimed...
Owner's Manual
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... to the horizontal tape line. The lamp on the left (A) shows the correct headlamp aim. 9. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly. Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp. 5-41 The adjustment screw can be turned with a 6 mm socket wrench. 8.
... to the horizontal tape line. The lamp on the left (A) shows the correct headlamp aim. 9. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly. Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp. 5-41 The adjustment screw can be turned with a 6 mm socket wrench. 8.
Owner's Manual
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For the sidemarker bulb, use a tool to assist you with Steps 3 and 4. 5-43 Install a new bulb. 11. Open the hood. Disconnect the bulb base from the fascia. 4. Remove the two plastic fasteners from the wiring harness by lifting the plastic locking tab. 7. You might ... the bottom of the socket. 10. Pull the old bulb out of the assembly that the wiring harness is in the headlamp assembly bracket. 2. See Hood Release on an angle and towards the radiator to remove it counterclockwise. 8. When reinstalling the headlamp assembly, first make sure that fit into...
For the sidemarker bulb, use a tool to assist you with Steps 3 and 4. 5-43 Install a new bulb. 11. Open the hood. Disconnect the bulb base from the fascia. 4. Remove the two plastic fasteners from the wiring harness by lifting the plastic locking tab. 7. You might ... the bottom of the socket. 10. Pull the old bulb out of the assembly that the wiring harness is in the headlamp assembly bracket. 2. See Hood Release on an angle and towards the radiator to remove it counterclockwise. 8. When reinstalling the headlamp assembly, first make sure that fit into...
Owner's Manual
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... Fuel Tank 2.2L L4 Engine (with NU6 emissions) sold new in CA, ME, VT, NY, NH, MA (see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information) 2.4L Engine sold new in all states. 13.5 gal 13.0 gal 13...
... Fuel Tank 2.2L L4 Engine (with NU6 emissions) sold new in CA, ME, VT, NY, NH, MA (see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information) 2.4L Engine sold new in all states. 13.5 gal 13.0 gal 13...
Owner's Manual
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... needed . Inspect drum brake linings/shoes for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. Inspect all key lock cylinders, door hinges and latches, hood hinges and latches and trunk lid hinges and latches. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment. Do not lubricate accelerator or...
... needed . Inspect drum brake linings/shoes for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. Inspect all key lock cylinders, door hinges and latches, hood hinges and latches and trunk lid hinges and latches. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment. Do not lubricate accelerator or...
Owner's Manual
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... or GC-LB. Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 10953474). Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. Usage Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Fluid/Lubricant Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. Chassis Lubrication Weatherstrip Conditioning 6-13 U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242...
... or GC-LB. Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 10953474). Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. Usage Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Fluid/Lubricant Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. Chassis Lubrication Weatherstrip Conditioning 6-13 U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242...
Owner's Manual
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CD, MP3 ...Center Console Storage Area ...Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...Chains, Tire ...Charging System Light ...Check Engine Light ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...Infants and Young Children ...Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ...Older Children ...Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear ...
CD, MP3 ...Center Console Storage Area ...Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...Chains, Tire ...Charging System Light ...Check Engine Light ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...Infants and Young Children ...Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ...Older Children ...Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear ...
Owner's Manual
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... Reminder ...3-15 Wiper Activated ...3-14 Heated Seats ...1-4 Heater ...3-19 Height Adjuster, Driver Seat ...1-3 Highbeam On Light ...3-41 Highway Hypnosis ...4-18 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-19 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 Horn ...3-6 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-15 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-19 G Gage Fuel ...3-41 Speedometer ...3-27 Tachometer ...3-27 Gasoline...
... Reminder ...3-15 Wiper Activated ...3-14 Heated Seats ...1-4 Heater ...3-19 Height Adjuster, Driver Seat ...1-3 Highbeam On Light ...3-41 Highway Hypnosis ...4-18 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-19 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 Horn ...3-6 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-15 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-19 G Gage Fuel ...3-41 Speedometer ...3-27 Tachometer ...3-27 Gasoline...