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Pontiac 2006 manual Battery, Vehicle Storage

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Battery

Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. We recommend an ACDelco®replacement battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for battery location.

Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Vehicle Storage

If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down.

{CAUTION:

Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on

page 5-41for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt.

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Pontiac 2006 manual Battery, Vehicle Storage

Contents

Service and Appearance Care Seats and Restraint SystemsCustomer Assistance and Information How to Use This Manual Canadian OwnersIndex Safety Warnings and Symbols Vehicle Symbols Vehicle Damage WarningsPage Page Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats Manual SeatsDriver Seat Height Adjuster Reclining Seatbacks Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving Head Restraints Passenger Folding Seatback Rear Seats Rear Seat OperationPage Safety Belts Safety Belts They Are for EveryoneWhy Safety Belts Work Page Person keeps going until stopped by something Questions and Answers About Safety Belts How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver PositionLap-Shoulder Belt Page Page What is wrong with this? Belt is buckled in the wrong place What is wrong with this? Belt is twisted across the body Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger PositionRear Seat Passengers Lap-Shoulder Belt To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle Safety Belt Pretensioners Safety Belt ExtenderWhat is the proper way to wear safety belts? Child RestraintsOlder Children Page Infants and Young Children Page What are the different types of add-on child restraints? Child Restraint Systems Page How Should I Use a Child Restraint? Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in the Vehicle Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint Where to Put the Restraint Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children Latch Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Rear SeatSecuring a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System Page Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position Page Page Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Page Page Page Airbag System Page Page Where Are the Airbags? Page Page When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? Page What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? How Does an Airbag Restrain?What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing systemPage Page Page Page Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped VehiclePage Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint SystemsReplacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Page Features and Controls Starting and Operating Your VehicleKeys Remote Keyless Entry System Be sure you have spare keysRemote Keyless Entry System Operation Battery Replacement Matching Transmitters to Your VehicleDoors and Locks Door LocksPower Door Locks Rear Door Security Locks Liftgate/Liftglass Liftgate/Liftglass ReleaseWindows Power Windows Manual WindowsContent Theft-Deterrent Theft-Deterrent SystemsSun Visors Visor Vanity MirrorTesting the Alarm How the System Alarm is ActivatedStarting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-InReactivating the System Disarming the SystemIgnition Positions Starting the Engine Automatic TransaxleManual Transaxle Starting Procedure Engine Coolant HeaterTo Use the Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Out of Park P Automatic Transaxle on Page Overdrive Off Manual Transaxle OperationFive-Speed Transaxle Six-Speed Transaxle Shift Speeds Manual Transmission Recommended Shift SpeedsParking Brake Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transaxle Shifting Out of Park P Automatic Transaxle Torque Lock Automatic TransaxleParking Your Vehicle Manual Transaxle Shift Lock ReleaseEvaporation Pump Parking Over Things That Burn Engine ExhaustRunning the Engine While Parked Mirrors Manual Rearview MirrorManual Rearview Mirror with OnStar Outside Remote Control Mirrors Outside Convex MirrorOnStar Services OnStar SystemOnStar Personal Calling Safe and Sound PlanDirections and Connections Plan OnStar Virtual AdvisorStorage Areas How to Remove and Replace the Floor Mat Rear Storage AreaRear Cargo Accessory Track System Cargo CoverSunroof Cargo Tie DownsPage Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Page Instrument Panel Overview AB. Glove Box. See Glove Box on Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning DevicesHorn Tilt WheelTurn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change SignalsHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-PassWindshield Wipers Windshield Washer Rear Window Wiper/Washer Cruise ControlSetting Cruise Control Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Reducing Speed While Using Cruise ControlPassing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Using Cruise Control on HillsExterior Lamps Ending Cruise ControlErasing Speed Memory Headlamps on Reminder Daytime Running Lamps DRLAutomatic Headlamp System Fog Lamps Instrument Panel BrightnessInterior Lamps Control Accessory Power Outlets Entry LightingReading Lamps With your dealer before adding electrical equipmentPower Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current Climate Controls Ashtrays and Cigarette LighterClimate Control System OperationPage Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window DefoggerOutlet Adjustment Operation TipsPassenger Compartment Air Filter Page Page Instrument Panel Cluster United States Cluster shown, Canada similarSpeedometer and Odometer Trip OdometersSafety Belt Reminder Light Temperature DisplayTachometer Airbag Readiness Light Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Page Charging System Light Brake System Warning Light United States CanadaAnti-Lock Brake System Low Tire Pressure Warning LightStabiliTrak Indicator Light Traction Control System TCS Warning LightEngine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator LampCheck Engine Light Page If the Light Is Flashing If the Light Is On SteadyEmissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Oil Pressure LightTaillamp Indicator Light Lights On ReminderCruise Control Light Canada OnlyOverdrive Off Light Highbeam On LightLow Washer Fluid Warning Light Door Ajar LightFuel Gage Low Fuel Warning LightAudio Systems Setting the Time Radio with CD Base LevelRadio Data System RDS XM Satellite Radio Service Playing the RadioSetting Preset Stations Setting the Tone Bass/TrebleFinding a Station Adjusting the Speakers Balance/Fade Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only RDS MessagesRadio Messages XM Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required MessageXM Radio Messages cont’d Playing a CD Page Radio with CD MP3 CD MessagesPlaying the Radio Setting Preset Stations Adjusting the Speakers Balance/Fade Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDSSetting Preset PTYs RDS Only Playing a CD Page Using an MP3 CD MP3 FormatRoot Directory Empty Directory or FolderNo Folder Order of PlayFile System and Naming Preprogrammed PlaylistsPlaying an MP3 Page Page Radio with Six-Disc CD CD MessagesPlaying the Radio Setting Preset Stations Radio Data System RDS Finding a Program Type PTY StationSetting Preset PTYs RDS Messages Playing a CD Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded CD Page Using Song List Mode Page Radio Reception FM StereoCare of Your CDs Care of the CD PlayerFixed Mast Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna SystemSection Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your VehicleYour Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive DrivingDrunken Driving Page Page Control of a Vehicle BrakingAnti-Lock Brake System ABS United States CanadaPage Using ABS Braking in EmergenciesTraction Control System TCS StabiliTrak System Panic Brake Assist Power Steering All-Wheel Drive AWD SystemSteering Steering TipsSteering in Emergencies Off-Road Recovery PassingLoss of Control Skidding Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Hydroplaning Some Other Rainy Weather TipsCity Driving Freeway Driving Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids Have you checked all levels?Hill and Mountain Roads Page Winter Driving Driving on Snow or IcePage If You Are Caught in a Blizzard You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Loading Your VehicleTire and Loading Information Label Steps for Determining Correct Load LimitLabel Example Example Description Total Example Description Total Certiﬁcation Label Label ExamplePage Towing Towing Your VehicleRecreational Vehicle Towing Dinghy Towing Dolly Towing Towing a Trailer Weight of the Trailer If You Do Decide To Pull a TrailerWeight of the Trailer Tongue Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Safety ChainsHitches Trailer BrakesDriving with a Trailer Following DistancePassing Backing UpTurn Signals When Towing a Trailer Driving On GradesParking on Hills When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill Maintenance When Trailer TowingEngine Cooling When Trailer Towing Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Checking Things Under the HoodService and Appearance Care Service Accessories and ModiﬁcationsCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning Doing Your Own Service Work Fuel Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your VehicleGasoline Octane Gasoline Speciﬁcations California FuelAdditives Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling the Tank Page Checking Things Under the Hood Filling a Portable Fuel ContainerHood Release Engine Compartment Overview Battery. See Battery on Page Battery. See Battery on Engine Oil Checking Engine OilWhen to Add Engine Oil 8L L4 VIN Code 8 Engine 8L L4 VIN Code L EngineWhat Kind of Engine Oil to Use When to Change Engine Oil Engine Oil AdditivesWhat to Do with Used Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/FilterHow to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter When to Check and Change Automatic Transaxle Fluid Automatic Transaxle FluidHow to Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid Checking the Fluid LevelHow to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check How to CheckHow to Add Fluid Manual Transaxle FluidWhen to Check and What to Use How to Check and Add FluidHydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant What to UseChecking Coolant Adding CoolantRadiator Pressure Cap Engine OverheatingIf Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Cooling System How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank Page How to Add Coolant to the Radiator Page Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering FluidHow to Check Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Adding Washer FluidBrakes Brake FluidWhat to Add Brake Wear Brake Adjustment Replacing Brake System PartsBrake Pedal Travel Battery Vehicle StorageJump Starting Page Page Jumper Cable Removal Transfer Case Power Transfer Unit Carrier Assembly-Differential Rear Drive ModuleAll-Wheel Drive Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking LampsHalogen Bulbs Page Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Chmsl Taillamps, Turn Signal, StoplampsBack-Up Lamps Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Replacement BulbsExterior Lamp Bulb Number Tires Tire Sidewall Labeling Passenger Car Tire ExampleCompact Spare Tire Example Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Tire SizeFrom driving. See Inﬂation Tire Pressure on See When It Is Time for New Tires on Inﬂation Tire Pressure Utqgs Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards aWhen to Check Tire Pressure Monitor System Page Tire Inspection and Rotation Page When It Is Time for New Tires Buying New TiresDifferent Size Tires and Wheels Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a Uniform Tire Quality GradingTreadwear Traction AA, A, B, CWheel Replacement Temperature A, B, CWheel Alignment and Tire Balance Used Replacement Wheels Tire ChainsIf a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Page Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Page Page Install the spare tire Page Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Page Page Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Appearance CareCompact Spare Tire Fabric/Carpet Leather Care of Safety Belts Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic SurfacesWeatherstrips Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Washing Your VehicleFinish Care Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades Aluminum WheelsUnderbody Maintenance TiresSheet Metal Damage Finish DamageVehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description UsageService Parts Identiﬁcation Label Vehicle IdentiﬁcationVehicle Identiﬁcation Number VIN Engine IdentiﬁcationHeadlamp Wiring Electrical SystemAdd-On Electrical Equipment Windshield Wiper FusesPower Windows and Other Power Options Fuses and Circuit BreakersInstrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses UsageECU-IG Engine Compartment Fuse Block EFI2Relays Usage Capacities and Speciﬁcations Application Capacities EnglishEngine Speciﬁcations Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug GapNormal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Numbers Other Part NumbersSection Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Maintenance RequirementsIntroduction Your Vehicle and the EnvironmentThis maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve parts How This Section is OrganizedPart a Scheduled Maintenance Services Using the Maintenance ScheduleScheduled Maintenance FootnotesMiles 8 000 km 10,000 Miles 16 000 km15,000 Miles 24 000 km 20,000 Miles 32 000 km25,000 Miles 40 000 km 30,000 Miles 48 000 km35,000 Miles 56 000 km 40,000 Miles 64 000 km45,000 Miles 72 000 km 50,000 Miles 80 000 km55,000 Miles 88 000 km 60,000 Miles 96 000 km65,000 Miles 104 000 km 70,000 Miles 112 000 km75,000 Miles 120 000 km 80,000 Miles 128 000 km90,000 Miles 144 000 km 95,000 Miles 152 000 km100,000 Miles 160 000 km 105,000 Miles 168 000 km 110,000 Miles 176 000 km115,000 Miles 184 000 km Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service 120,000 Miles 192 000 kmPart B Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel FillAt Least Once a Month At Least Twice a Year At Least Once a YearStarter Switch Check Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System CheckUnderbody Flushing Service Ignition Transaxle Lock CheckPart C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Exhaust System InspectionFuel System Inspection Engine Cooling System InspectionThrottle System Inspection Brake System InspectionPart D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/LubricantUsage Fluid/Lubricant Part E Maintenance Record Maintenance RecordDate Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record Maintenance Record cont’d Maintenance Record cont’d Maintenance Record cont’d Section Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance and InformationOnline Owner Center Online Owner Center allows you toCustomer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Customer Assistance OfficesUnited States Customer Assistance Canada Customer AssistanceGM Mobility Reimbursement Program Overseas Customer AssistanceDealer Locator Service Roadside Assistance ProgramScheduling Service Appointments Courtesy TransportationCanadian Roadside Assistance Shuttle Service Transportation OptionsPublic Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement Courtesy Rental VehicleVehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Additional Program InformationCollision Damage Repair Collision PartsRepair Facility Insuring Your VehicleIf an Accident Occurs Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States GovernmentManaging the Vehicle Damage Repair Process Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General MotorsService Publications Ordering Information Service BulletinsOwner’s Information Current and Past Model Order FormsOrder Toll Free Monday-Friday 800 AM 600 PM Eastern Time Page Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light Bulb Replacement Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Rear Door Security Locks Rear Seat Operation Page Page