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2009 Pontiac G6 Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Rear Seats ...1-12 Safety Belts ...1-14 Child Restraints ...1-36 Airbag System ...1-...and the Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-26 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-4 Fuel ...5-6 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Headlamp Aiming ...5-51 Bulb Replacement ...5-51 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-58 Tires ...5-59 Appearance Care ...5-102 Vehicle Identification ...5-108 Electrical System ...5-109 Capacities and Specifications ...5-118 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 ...
2009 Pontiac G6 Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Rear Seats ...1-12 Safety Belts ...1-14 Child Restraints ...1-36 Airbag System ...1-...and the Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-26 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-4 Fuel ...5-6 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Headlamp Aiming ...5-51 Bulb Replacement ...5-51 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-58 Tires ...5-59 Appearance Care ...5-102 Vehicle Identification ...5-108 Electrical System ...5-109 Capacities and Specifications ...5-118 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 ...
Owner's Manual
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... for the airbag system. When the system check is started. • Airbags are designed to replace other parts. In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are not affected by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may not see the system check. The words ON and OFF, or the symbol...
... for the airbag system. When the system check is started. • Airbags are designed to replace other parts. In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are not affected by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may not see the system check. The words ON and OFF, or the symbol...
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.... • When an objectionable odor outside the vehicle is encountered, use the recirculation mode, with the temperature knob at the base of the windshield that can block the flow of air into the vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors can cause window... fogging. 3-28 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Warning lights and gages can be or is started to cause an expensive repair or replacement. This can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to indicate they are working. Waiting to the warning lights and gages ...
.... • When an objectionable odor outside the vehicle is encountered, use the recirculation mode, with the temperature knob at the base of the windshield that can block the flow of air into the vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors can cause window... fogging. 3-28 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Warning lights and gages can be or is started to cause an expensive repair or replacement. This can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to indicate they are working. Waiting to the warning lights and gages ...
Owner's Manual
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... Coolant ...5-33 Pressure Cap ...5-37 Engine Overheating ...5-37 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...5-39 Power Steering Fluid ...5-39 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-40 Brakes ...5-42 Battery ...5-45 Jump Starting ...5-46 Headlamp Aiming ...5-51 Bulb Replacement ...5-51 Halogen Bulbs ...5-51 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps ...5-52 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL...
... Coolant ...5-33 Pressure Cap ...5-37 Engine Overheating ...5-37 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...5-39 Power Steering Fluid ...5-39 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-40 Brakes ...5-42 Battery ...5-45 Jump Starting ...5-46 Headlamp Aiming ...5-51 Bulb Replacement ...5-51 Halogen Bulbs ...5-51 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps ...5-52 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL...
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... New Tires ...5-78 Different Size Tires and Wheels ...5-80 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-80 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-82 Wheel Replacement ...5-83 Tire Chains ...5-84 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-85 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-86 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...) ...5-55 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (Retractable Hardtop) ...5-56 License Plate Lamp ...5-57 Replacement Bulbs ...5-57 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-58 Tires ...5-59 Winter Tires ...5-60 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...5-61 Tire Terminology and Definitions ...5-64 Inflation -...
... New Tires ...5-78 Different Size Tires and Wheels ...5-80 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-80 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-82 Wheel Replacement ...5-83 Tire Chains ...5-84 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-85 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-86 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...) ...5-55 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (Retractable Hardtop) ...5-56 License Plate Lamp ...5-57 Replacement Bulbs ...5-57 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-58 Tires ...5-59 Winter Tires ...5-60 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...5-61 Tire Terminology and Definitions ...5-64 Inflation -...
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...steering and do not use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. Failure to Use When the vehicle needs windshield washer fluid, be operating in this system could indicate a problem. A fluid loss in an area where the temperature ... and Lubricants on the dipstick. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. It is heard. Windshield Washer Fluid What to use power steering fluid. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. 5. Always use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. 5-40
...steering and do not use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. Failure to Use When the vehicle needs windshield washer fluid, be operating in this system could indicate a problem. A fluid loss in an area where the temperature ... and Lubricants on the dipstick. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. It is heard. Windshield Washer Fluid What to use power steering fluid. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. 5. Always use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. 5-40
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... position. Here is how to remove the wiper blade: 1. For the proper type and size, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on wiper blade inspection. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for wear or cracking. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for more information on page 6-14. 2. Squeeze the grooved areas on each...
... position. Here is how to remove the wiper blade: 1. For the proper type and size, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on wiper blade inspection. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for wear or cracking. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for more information on page 6-14. 2. Squeeze the grooved areas on each...
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...as possible. Exterior painted surfaces are made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary. Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup of vehicle wash/wax treatments may damage it. If the vehicle ... and sun Snow and ice, without proper removal 5-106 Always use auto or chrome polish, steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum. Replace the wiper blades if they remain on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may cause wiper streaking. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright ...
...as possible. Exterior painted surfaces are made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary. Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup of vehicle wash/wax treatments may damage it. If the vehicle ... and sun Snow and ice, without proper removal 5-106 Always use auto or chrome polish, steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum. Replace the wiper blades if they remain on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may cause wiper streaking. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright ...
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This code helps identify the vehicle's engine, specifications, and replacement parts. The vehicle has an airbag system. Service Parts Identification Label This label is very helpful if you ever need to the vehicle ... of the glove box. Some add-on equipment can keep other components from the vehicle. Before attempting to add anything electrical to order parts. Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is not operating. If the overload is the engine code. The label has the following information: Vehicle Identification Number...
This code helps identify the vehicle's engine, specifications, and replacement parts. The vehicle has an airbag system. Service Parts Identification Label This label is very helpful if you ever need to the vehicle ... of the glove box. Some add-on equipment can keep other components from the vehicle. Before attempting to add anything electrical to order parts. Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is not operating. If the overload is the engine code. The label has the following information: Vehicle Identification Number...
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If necessary, replace filter. See footnote (a). Inspect wiper blades. See footnote (e). See footnote (d). Inspect throttle system. Reset oil life system. Visually check for any needed additional services. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-76 and "Tire Wear Inspection" in flation pressures and wear. Check engine coolant and windshield washer fl...
If necessary, replace filter. See footnote (a). Inspect wiper blades. See footnote (e). See footnote (d). Inspect throttle system. Reset oil life system. Visually check for any needed additional services. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-76 and "Tire Wear Inspection" in flation pressures and wear. Check engine coolant and windshield washer fl...
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... dusty conditions, inspect the filter at least once a year. (d) Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or contamination. Replace wiper blades that have high effort or excessive wear. If you should have your dealer/retailer perform this service. More frequent lubrication...latches. Have any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Inspect hoses. Clean the windshield and wiper blades, if contaminated. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-58 and Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 5-33 for what to a corrosive environment. (c) Visually inspect ...
... dusty conditions, inspect the filter at least once a year. (d) Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or contamination. Replace wiper blades that have high effort or excessive wear. If you should have your dealer/retailer perform this service. More frequent lubrication...latches. Have any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Inspect hoses. Clean the windshield and wiper blades, if contaminated. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-58 and Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 5-33 for what to a corrosive environment. (c) Visually inspect ...
Owner's Manual
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... Fuse Block ...5-112 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-110 Rear Compartment Fuse Block ...5-115 Windshield Wiper ...5-109 Gasoline Octane ...5-7 Specifications ...5-7 Glove Box ...2-43 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...7-7 H Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Head Restraints ...1-2 Headlamp Aiming ...5-51 Headlamps ...3-13 Bulb Replacement ...5-51 Daytime Running Lamp ...3-14 Delayed ...3-14 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Halogen Bulbs...
... Fuse Block ...5-112 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-110 Rear Compartment Fuse Block ...5-115 Windshield Wiper ...5-109 Gasoline Octane ...5-7 Specifications ...5-7 Glove Box ...2-43 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...7-7 H Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Head Restraints ...1-2 Headlamp Aiming ...5-51 Headlamps ...3-13 Bulb Replacement ...5-51 Daytime Running Lamp ...3-14 Delayed ...3-14 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Halogen Bulbs...
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... Vehicle, Remote Start ...2-6 Ventilation Adjustment ...3-28 Visors ...2-17 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-82 Different Size ...5-80 Replacement ...5-83 Where to Put the Restraint ...1-46 Windows ...2-14 Power ...2-15 Windshield Washer ...3-9 Washer Fluid ...5-40 Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-58 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ...5-106 Wiper Fuses ...5-109 Wipers ...3-8 Winter Driving ...4-17 Winter Tires ...5-60 X XM...
... Vehicle, Remote Start ...2-6 Ventilation Adjustment ...3-28 Visors ...2-17 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-82 Different Size ...5-80 Replacement ...5-83 Where to Put the Restraint ...1-46 Windows ...2-14 Power ...2-15 Windshield Washer ...3-9 Washer Fluid ...5-40 Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-58 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ...5-106 Wiper Fuses ...5-109 Wipers ...3-8 Winter Driving ...4-17 Winter Tires ...5-60 X XM...