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Pontiac 2006 manual

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If your vehicle has a seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver, it is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door.

If your vehicle has a seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger, it is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door.

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Pontiac 2006 manual

Contents

Customer Assistance and Information Service and Appearance CareSeats and Restraint Systems Index How to Use This ManualCanadian Owners 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 Lap-Shoulder Belt How to Wear Safety Belts ProperlyDriver Position 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 Rear Seat Passengers Safety Belt Use During PregnancyRight Front Passenger Position Lap-Shoulder Belt To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle Safety Belt Extender Safety Belt PretensionersOlder Children What is the proper way to wear safety belts?Child Restraints 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 WindowsVisor Vanity Mirror Content Theft-DeterrentTheft-Deterrent Systems Sun VisorsHow the System Alarm is Activated Testing the AlarmDisarming the System Starting and Operating Your VehicleNew Vehicle Break-In Reactivating the SystemIgnition Positions Manual Transaxle Starting the EngineAutomatic Transaxle To Use the Engine Coolant Heater Starting ProcedureEngine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Out of Park P Automatic Transaxle on Page Five-Speed Transaxle Overdrive OffManual Transaxle Operation 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 TransaxleEvaporation Pump Parking Your Vehicle Manual TransaxleShift Lock Release Engine Exhaust Parking Over Things That BurnRunning the Engine While Parked Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar MirrorsManual Rearview Mirror Outside Convex Mirror Outside Remote Control MirrorsOnStar System OnStar ServicesOnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Personal CallingSafe and Sound Plan Directions and Connections PlanStorage 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 Tilt Wheel Hazard Warning FlashersOther Warning Devices HornTurn and Lane-Change Signals Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverWindshield Wipers Headlamp High/Low-Beam ChangerFlash-to-Pass Windshield Washer Cruise Control Rear Window Wiper/WasherSetting Cruise Control Using Cruise Control on Hills Increasing Speed While Using Cruise ControlReducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise ControlErasing Speed Memory Exterior LampsEnding Cruise Control Automatic Headlamp System Headlamps on ReminderDaytime Running Lamps DRL Interior Lamps Control Fog LampsInstrument Panel Brightness With your dealer before adding electrical equipment Accessory Power OutletsEntry Lighting Reading LampsPower Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current Operation Climate ControlsAshtrays and Cigarette Lighter Climate Control SystemPage 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 OdometerTachometer Safety Belt Reminder LightTemperature Display 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 LightCheck Engine Light Engine Coolant Temperature GageMalfunction Indicator Lamp Page If the Light Is On Steady If the Light Is FlashingOil Pressure Light Emissions Inspection and Maintenance ProgramsCanada Only Taillamp Indicator LightLights On Reminder Cruise Control LightDoor Ajar Light Overdrive Off LightHighbeam On Light Low Washer Fluid Warning LightLow Fuel Warning Light Fuel GageAudio Systems Radio Data System RDS Setting the TimeRadio with CD Base Level Playing the Radio XM Satellite Radio ServiceFinding a Station Setting Preset StationsSetting the Tone Bass/Treble 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 CDOrder of Play Root DirectoryEmpty Directory or Folder No FolderPlaying an MP3 File System and NamingPreprogrammed Playlists 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 ReceptionXM Satellite Radio Antenna System Care of Your CDsCare of the CD Player Fixed Mast AntennaYour 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 Traction Control System TCS Using ABSBraking in Emergencies StabiliTrak System Panic Brake Assist Steering Tips Power SteeringAll-Wheel Drive AWD System SteeringSteering 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 OutLabel Example Tire and Loading Information LabelSteps for Determining Correct Load Limit Example Description Total Example Description Total Label Example Certiﬁcation LabelPage Recreational Vehicle Towing TowingTowing Your Vehicle Dinghy Towing Dolly Towing Towing a Trailer If You Do Decide To Pull a Trailer Weight of the TrailerWeight of the Trailer Tongue Trailer Brakes Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s TiresSafety Chains HitchesBacking Up Driving with a TrailerFollowing Distance PassingParking on Hills Turn Signals When Towing a TrailerDriving On Grades Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a HillMaintenance When Trailer Towing Checking Things Under the Hood Windshield Wiper Blade ReplacementService and Appearance Care California Proposition 65 Warning ServiceAccessories and Modiﬁcations Doing Your Own Service Work Gasoline Octane FuelAdding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Additives Gasoline SpeciﬁcationsCalifornia Fuel 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 What to Do with Used Oil When to Change Engine OilEngine Oil Additives How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Air Cleaner/FilterWhen 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 Manual Transaxle Fluid When to CheckHow to Check How to Add FluidHydraulic Clutch When to Check and What to UseHow to Check and Add Fluid What to Use Engine CoolantAdding Coolant Checking CoolantIf Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Radiator Pressure CapEngine Overheating 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 How to Check Power Steering Fluid Power Steering FluidWhen to Check Power Steering Fluid Adding Washer Fluid Windshield Washer FluidWhat to Add BrakesBrake Fluid Brake Wear Brake Pedal Travel Brake AdjustmentReplacing Brake System Parts Vehicle Storage BatteryJump Starting Page Page Jumper Cable Removal All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case Power Transfer UnitCarrier Assembly-Differential Rear Drive Module Halogen Bulbs Bulb ReplacementHeadlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps Page Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Chmsl Stoplamps Taillamps, Turn Signal,Back-Up Lamps Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Windshield Wiper Blade ReplacementReplacement Bulbs 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 Traction AA, A, B, C Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature aUniform Tire Quality Grading TreadwearWheel Alignment and Tire Balance Wheel ReplacementTemperature A, B, C 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 Compact Spare Tire Cleaning the Inside of Your VehicleAppearance Care Fabric/Carpet Leather Weatherstrips Care of Safety BeltsInstrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces Finish Care Cleaning Exterior Lamps/LensesWashing Your Vehicle Aluminum Wheels Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper BladesFinish Damage Underbody MaintenanceTires Sheet Metal DamageDescription Usage Vehicle Care/Appearance MaterialsEngine Identiﬁcation Service Parts Identiﬁcation LabelVehicle Identiﬁcation Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number VINWindshield Wiper Fuses Headlamp WiringElectrical System Add-On Electrical EquipmentFuses 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 Your Vehicle and the Environment Maintenance ScheduleMaintenance Requirements IntroductionHow This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve partsUsing the Maintenance Schedule Part a Scheduled Maintenance Services10,000 Miles 16 000 km Scheduled MaintenanceFootnotes Miles 8 000 km30,000 Miles 48 000 km 15,000 Miles 24 000 km20,000 Miles 32 000 km 25,000 Miles 40 000 km50,000 Miles 80 000 km 35,000 Miles 56 000 km40,000 Miles 64 000 km 45,000 Miles 72 000 km60,000 Miles 96 000 km 55,000 Miles 88 000 km80,000 Miles 128 000 km 65,000 Miles 104 000 km70,000 Miles 112 000 km 75,000 Miles 120 000 km100,000 Miles 160 000 km 90,000 Miles 144 000 km95,000 Miles 152 000 km 115,000 Miles 184 000 km 105,000 Miles 168 000 km110,000 Miles 176 000 km 120,000 Miles 192 000 km Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control ServiceAt Least Once a Month Part B Owner Checks and ServicesAt Each Fuel Fill 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 InspectionsBrake System Inspection Fuel System InspectionEngine Cooling System Inspection Throttle System InspectionUsage Fluid/Lubricant Part D Recommended Fluids and LubricantsUsage Fluid/Lubricant Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record Part E Maintenance RecordMaintenance 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 CenterCanada Customer Assistance Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY UsersCustomer Assistance Offices United States Customer AssistanceOverseas Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement ProgramRoadside Assistance Program Dealer Locator ServiceCanadian Roadside Assistance Scheduling Service AppointmentsCourtesy Transportation Courtesy Rental Vehicle Shuttle ServiceTransportation Options Public Transportation or Fuel ReimbursementAdditional Program Information Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data RecordersCollision Parts Collision Damage RepairInsuring Your Vehicle Repair FacilityIf an Accident Occurs Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process Reporting Safety DefectsReporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Service Bulletins Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian GovernmentReporting Safety Defects to General Motors Service Publications Ordering InformationOrder Toll Free Monday-Friday 800 AM 600 PM Eastern Time Owner’s InformationCurrent and Past Model Order Forms 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