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Pontiac 2006 manual

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3.Buckle the belt. If the buckle does not click, check to be sure that you are using the correct buckle. The buckle for the center rear passenger position has the word CENTER on it.

Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

4.Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.

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Pontiac 2006 manual

Contents

Seats and Restraint Systems Service and Appearance CareCustomer Assistance and Information Canadian Owners How to Use This ManualIndex Safety Warnings and Symbols Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle SymbolsPage Page Seats and Restraint Systems Manual Seats Front SeatsDriver Seat Height Adjuster Reclining Seatbacks Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving Head Restraints Passenger Folding Seatback Rear Seat Operation Rear SeatsPage Safety Belts They Are for Everyone Safety BeltsWhy Safety Belts Work Page Person keeps going until stopped by something Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Driver Position How to Wear Safety Belts ProperlyLap-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 Right Front Passenger Position Safety Belt Use During PregnancyRear Seat Passengers Lap-Shoulder Belt To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle Safety Belt Extender Safety Belt PretensionersChild Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts?Older 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 Rear Seat Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor LocationsSecuring 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 How Does an Airbag Restrain? What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate?What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system Passenger Sensing SystemPage Page Page Page Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped VehiclePage Checking the Restraint Systems Restraint System CheckReplacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Page Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Features and ControlsKeys Be sure you have spare keys Remote Keyless Entry SystemRemote Keyless Entry System Operation Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle Battery ReplacementDoor Locks Doors and LocksPower Door Locks Rear Door Security Locks Liftgate/Liftglass Release Liftgate/LiftglassWindows Manual Windows Power WindowsTheft-Deterrent Systems Content Theft-DeterrentSun Visors Visor Vanity MirrorHow the System Alarm is Activated Testing the AlarmNew Vehicle Break-In Starting and Operating Your VehicleReactivating the System Disarming the SystemIgnition Positions Automatic Transaxle Starting the EngineManual Transaxle Engine Coolant Heater Starting ProcedureTo Use the Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Out of Park P Automatic Transaxle on Page Manual Transaxle Operation Overdrive OffFive-Speed Transaxle Six-Speed Transaxle Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds Shift SpeedsParking Brake Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transaxle Torque Lock Automatic Transaxle Shifting Out of Park P Automatic TransaxleShift Lock Release Parking Your Vehicle Manual TransaxleEvaporation Pump Engine Exhaust Parking Over Things That BurnRunning the Engine While Parked Manual Rearview Mirror MirrorsManual Rearview Mirror with OnStar Outside Convex Mirror Outside Remote Control MirrorsOnStar System OnStar ServicesSafe and Sound Plan OnStar Personal CallingDirections and Connections Plan OnStar Virtual AdvisorStorage Areas Rear Storage Area How to Remove and Replace the Floor MatCargo Cover Rear Cargo Accessory Track SystemCargo Tie Downs SunroofPage Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Page Instrument Panel Overview AB. Glove Box. See Glove Box on Other Warning Devices Hazard Warning FlashersHorn Tilt WheelTurn and Lane-Change Signals Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverFlash-to-Pass Headlamp High/Low-Beam ChangerWindshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control Rear Window Wiper/WasherSetting Cruise Control Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Increasing Speed While Using Cruise ControlPassing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Using Cruise Control on HillsEnding Cruise Control Exterior LampsErasing Speed Memory Daytime Running Lamps DRL Headlamps on ReminderAutomatic Headlamp System Instrument Panel Brightness Fog LampsInterior Lamps Control Entry Lighting Accessory Power OutletsReading Lamps With your dealer before adding electrical equipmentPower Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Climate ControlsClimate Control System OperationPage Rear Window Defogger Defogging and DefrostingOperation Tips Outlet AdjustmentPassenger Compartment Air Filter Page Page United States Cluster shown, Canada similar Instrument Panel ClusterTrip Odometers Speedometer and OdometerTemperature Display Safety Belt Reminder LightTachometer Airbag Readiness Light Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Page Charging System Light United States Canada Brake System Warning LightLow Tire Pressure Warning Light Anti-Lock Brake SystemTraction Control System TCS Warning Light StabiliTrak Indicator LightMalfunction Indicator Lamp Engine Coolant Temperature GageCheck Engine Light Page If the Light Is On Steady If the Light Is FlashingOil Pressure Light Emissions Inspection and Maintenance ProgramsLights On Reminder Taillamp Indicator LightCruise Control Light Canada OnlyHighbeam On Light Overdrive Off LightLow Washer Fluid Warning Light Door Ajar LightLow Fuel Warning Light Fuel GageAudio Systems Radio with CD Base Level Setting the TimeRadio Data System RDS Playing the Radio XM Satellite Radio ServiceSetting the Tone Bass/Treble Setting Preset StationsFinding a Station Adjusting the Speakers Balance/Fade Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM RDS Messages Setting Preset PTYs RDS OnlyRadio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XM Radio MessagesXM Radio Messages cont’d Playing a CD Page CD Messages Radio with CD MP3Playing the Radio Setting Preset Stations Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS Adjusting the Speakers Balance/FadeSetting Preset PTYs RDS Only Playing a CD Page MP3 Format Using an MP3 CDEmpty Directory or Folder Root DirectoryNo Folder Order of PlayPreprogrammed Playlists File System and NamingPlaying an MP3 Page Page CD Messages Radio with Six-Disc CDPlaying the Radio Setting Preset Stations Finding a Program Type PTY Station Radio Data System RDSSetting Preset PTYs RDS Messages Playing a CD Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded CD Page Using Song List Mode Page FM Stereo Radio ReceptionCare of the CD Player Care of Your CDsFixed Mast Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna SystemYour Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Section Driving Your VehicleDefensive Driving Your Driving, the Road, and Your VehicleDrunken Driving Page Page Braking Control of a VehicleUnited States Canada Anti-Lock Brake System ABSPage Braking in Emergencies Using ABSTraction Control System TCS StabiliTrak System Panic Brake Assist All-Wheel Drive AWD System Power SteeringSteering Steering TipsSteering in Emergencies Passing Off-Road RecoveryLoss of Control Skidding Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Some Other Rainy Weather Tips HydroplaningCity Driving Freeway Driving Before Leaving on a Long Trip Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids Have you checked all levels? Highway HypnosisHill and Mountain Roads Page Driving on Snow or Ice Winter DrivingPage 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 Loading Your Vehicle Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It OutSteps for Determining Correct Load Limit Tire and Loading Information LabelLabel Example Example Description Total Example Description Total Label Example Certiﬁcation LabelPage Towing Your Vehicle TowingRecreational Vehicle Towing Dinghy Towing Dolly Towing Towing a Trailer If You Do Decide To Pull a Trailer Weight of the TrailerWeight of the Trailer Tongue Safety Chains Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s TiresHitches Trailer BrakesFollowing Distance Driving with a TrailerPassing Backing UpDriving On Grades Turn Signals When Towing a TrailerParking on Hills Maintenance When Trailer Towing When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a HillEngine Cooling When Trailer Towing Checking Things Under the Hood Windshield Wiper Blade ReplacementService and Appearance Care Accessories and Modiﬁcations ServiceCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning Doing Your Own Service Work Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle FuelGasoline Octane California Fuel Gasoline SpeciﬁcationsAdditives Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling the Tank Page Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the HoodHood Release Engine Compartment Overview Battery. See Battery on Page Battery. See Battery on Checking Engine Oil Engine Oil8L L4 VIN Code 8 Engine 8L L4 VIN Code L Engine When to Add Engine OilWhat Kind of Engine Oil to Use Engine Oil Additives When to Change Engine OilWhat to Do with Used Oil When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Air Cleaner/FilterHow to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transaxle FluidChecking the Fluid Level How to Check Automatic Transaxle FluidHow to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid How to Check When to CheckHow to Add Fluid Manual Transaxle FluidHow to Check and Add Fluid When to Check and What to UseHydraulic Clutch What to Use Engine CoolantAdding Coolant Checking CoolantEngine Overheating Radiator Pressure CapIf 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 When to Check Power Steering Fluid Power Steering FluidHow to Check Power Steering Fluid Adding Washer Fluid Windshield Washer FluidBrake Fluid BrakesWhat to Add Brake Wear Replacing Brake System Parts Brake AdjustmentBrake Pedal Travel Vehicle Storage BatteryJump Starting Page Page Jumper Cable Removal Carrier Assembly-Differential Rear Drive Module Transfer Case Power Transfer UnitAll-Wheel Drive Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps Bulb ReplacementHalogen Bulbs Page Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Chmsl Stoplamps Taillamps, Turn Signal,Back-Up Lamps Replacement Bulbs Windshield Wiper Blade ReplacementExterior Lamp Bulb Number Tires Passenger Car Tire Example Tire Sidewall LabelingCompact Spare Tire Example Tire Size Tire Terminology and DeﬁnitionsFrom driving. See Inﬂation Tire Pressure on See When It Is Time for New Tires on Utqgs Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards a Inﬂation Tire PressureWhen to Check Tire Pressure Monitor System Page Tire Inspection and Rotation Page Buying New Tires When It Is Time for New TiresDifferent Size Tires and Wheels Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature aTreadwear Traction AA, A, B, CTemperature A, B, C Wheel ReplacementWheel Alignment and Tire Balance Tire Chains Used Replacement WheelsIf 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 Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your VehicleCompact Spare Tire Fabric/Carpet Leather Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces Care of Safety BeltsWeatherstrips Washing Your Vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps/LensesFinish Care Aluminum Wheels Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper BladesTires Underbody MaintenanceSheet Metal Damage Finish DamageDescription Usage Vehicle Care/Appearance MaterialsVehicle Identiﬁcation Service Parts Identiﬁcation LabelVehicle Identiﬁcation Number VIN Engine IdentiﬁcationElectrical System Headlamp WiringAdd-On Electrical Equipment Windshield Wiper FusesFuses and Circuit Breakers Power Windows and Other Power OptionsFuses Usage Instrument Panel Fuse BlockECU-IG EFI2 Engine Compartment Fuse BlockRelays Usage Application Capacities English Capacities and SpeciﬁcationsEngine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap Engine SpeciﬁcationsPart GM Part Numbers Other Part Numbers Normal Maintenance Replacement PartsSection Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Maintenance ScheduleIntroduction Your Vehicle and the EnvironmentHow This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve partsUsing the Maintenance Schedule Part a Scheduled Maintenance ServicesFootnotes Scheduled MaintenanceMiles 8 000 km 10,000 Miles 16 000 km20,000 Miles 32 000 km 15,000 Miles 24 000 km25,000 Miles 40 000 km 30,000 Miles 48 000 km40,000 Miles 64 000 km 35,000 Miles 56 000 km45,000 Miles 72 000 km 50,000 Miles 80 000 km60,000 Miles 96 000 km 55,000 Miles 88 000 km70,000 Miles 112 000 km 65,000 Miles 104 000 km75,000 Miles 120 000 km 80,000 Miles 128 000 km95,000 Miles 152 000 km 90,000 Miles 144 000 km100,000 Miles 160 000 km 110,000 Miles 176 000 km 105,000 Miles 168 000 km115,000 Miles 184 000 km 120,000 Miles 192 000 km Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control ServiceAt Each Fuel Fill Part B Owner Checks and ServicesAt Least Once a Month At Least Once a Year At Least Twice a YearAutomatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check Starter Switch CheckIgnition Transaxle Lock Check Underbody Flushing ServiceExhaust System Inspection Part C Periodic Maintenance InspectionsEngine Cooling System Inspection Fuel System InspectionThrottle System Inspection Brake System InspectionUsage Fluid/Lubricant Part D Recommended Fluids and LubricantsUsage Fluid/Lubricant Maintenance Record Part E 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 Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction ProcedureOnline Owner Center allows you to Online Owner CenterCustomer Assistance Offices Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY UsersUnited States Customer Assistance Canada Customer AssistanceOverseas Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement ProgramRoadside Assistance Program Dealer Locator ServiceCourtesy Transportation Scheduling Service AppointmentsCanadian Roadside Assistance Transportation Options Shuttle ServicePublic Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement Courtesy Rental VehicleAdditional Program Information Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data RecordersCollision Parts Collision Damage RepairInsuring Your Vehicle Repair FacilityIf an Accident Occurs Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety DefectsManaging the Vehicle Damage Repair Process Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian GovernmentService Publications Ordering Information Service BulletinsCurrent and Past Model Order Forms Owner’s InformationOrder 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