Service, Tire Changing, Jump Starting, Towing | Pontiac G8 instruction

Towing Your Vehicle .........9-84

Shift Lock ManualFor service and parts needs, visit Release ...........................9-84your dealer/retailer. You will receive

Recreational Vehiclegenuine GM parts and GM-trainedTowing ............................9-85and supported service people.

Towing a Trailer ................9-85 Genuine GM parts have one

Appearance Care of these marks:

Interior Cleaning ................9-91

Exterior Cleaning ..............9-94

Sheet Metal Damage ........9-98

Finish Damage ..................9-98

Underbody Maintenance ....9-98

Chemical Paint Spotting ....9-98

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials .........................9-99

9-2 Vehicle Service and Care

Uniform Tire Quality
Grading	9-59
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance	9-60
Wheel Replacement	9-61
Tire Chains	9-62

Tire Changing

If a Tire Goes Flat	9-62
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit
(V8 Engine)	9-64
Changing a Flat Tire
(V6 Engine)	9-71
Removing the Spare Tire
and Tools	9-72
Removing the Flat Tire
and Installing the
Spare Tire	9-73
Storing a Flat or Spare
Tire and Tools	9-78
Compact Spare Tire	9-79

Jump Starting

Jump Starting

9-80

Towing

Service

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Pontiac G8 manual Service, Tire Changing, Jump Starting, Towing

Contents

Windows MaintenanceSeats and Restraints Controls Using this Manual Canadian OwnersPropriétaires Canadiens Vehicle Symbols Index Iv Preface Rear Seats Safety BeltsFront Seats Airbag System Front Seats Power SeatsLumbar Seat Adjustment Manual Seats Reclining Seatbacks Head Restraints Heated Seats Safety BeltsRear Seats Rear Seat Operation Why Safety Belts Work Seats and Restraints How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Questions and Answers About Safety Belts What is wrong with this? Belt is buckled in the wrong buckle Belt is over an armrest Belt is behind the body Belt is twisted across the body Lap-Shoulder Belt Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Comfort guide to the safety belt Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety Belt Extender Safety Belt Check Care of Safety BeltsReplacing Safety Belt System Parts After Crash Airbag System Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? Seats and Restraints What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? How Does an Airbag Restrain?What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? Seats and Restraints Passenger Sensing System United States Canada Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbag System Check Child Restraints Replacing Airbag System Parts After a CrashOlder Children What is the proper way to wear safety belts? Infants and Young Children Seats and Restraints What are the different types of add-on child restraints? Forward-Facing Child Seat Child Restraint SystemsRear-Facing Infant Seat Booster Seats Where to Put Restraint Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the VehicleSecuring the Child Within the Child Restraint Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children Latch Lower AnchorsTop Tether Anchor Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Rear Seat Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position Seats and Restraints Replacing Latch System Parts After a Crash Securing Child Restraints Rear Seat Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints Right Front Seat Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Theft-Deterrent Systems KeysDoors and Locks Windows Keys Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation RKE with Remote Start ShownRemote Trunk Release Press and hold to open the trunk Personal Identity Keys Battery ReplacementRemote Vehicle Start If the vehicle has this feature, press Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle Starting the Engine Using Remote Start Remote Vehicle Start Extending Engine Run Time Shutting the Engine Off After a Remote StartConditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work Doors and Locks Door LocksManual Door Locks Power Door Locks Rear Door Security Locks Trunk Remote Trunk ReleaseEmergency Trunk Release Handle Theft-Deterrent Systems Immobilizer Immobilizer Operation Content Theft-Deterrent Arming the SystemDisarming the System How to Detect a Tamper Condition Windows Sun Visors Power WindowsRear Power Windows Express-Down Window Mirrors Manual Rearview MirrorCompass Outside Power Mirrors Compass Variance Sunroof Outside Convex MirrorObstruction Detection Glove Box StorageStorage Center Console Storage Storage Instrument Panel Overview Driver Information Center DICOnStar System Instrument Panel Overview Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on Horn Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverHazard Warning Flashers Tilt Wheel Cruise Control Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Increasing Speed While Using Cruise ControlReducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Turn and Lane-Change SignalsUsing Cruise Control on Hills Ending Cruise Control Intermittent For a delayed Windshield WipersWindshield Washer Accessory Power Outlets Instruments and Controls Instrument Panel Cluster Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Safety Belt RemindersSafety Belt Reminder Light Speedometer Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Voltmeter Gage Charging System Light Brake System Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light Tpms Light Malfunction Indicator LampTire Pressure Light Check Engine Light Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Fog Lamp Light Daytime Running Lamps DRL Indicator LightSecurity Light Highbeam On Light Oil Pressure Gage Fuel Gage DIC Buttons Driver Information Center DICDIC Operation Displays Trip/Fuel Menu Items Customize Options SpeedometerTire Pressure Odometer/Trip Odometer Range Avg AverageSpeed/Avg Average FuelOverSpeed Programming the OverSpeed Presets Adjusting the Setting During an OverSpeed WarningManual OverSpeed DIC Warnings Messages ABS FaultAirbag Fault Active Select On Alternator Alarm ActivatedBattery Saver Mode On $ Brake Cruise On, Cruise Off Cruise Active, and Cruise Inactive Engine Temp Temperature HotContact Dealer Low Fuel OverSpeed Replace Battery Remote KeySafety Mode Active and Power Reduced $ Park Brake Service Vehicle Soon Service Charging SystemService Engine Oil Sport Shift DIC Vehicle Customization Tire Pressure System FaultUsing the Customization Menu Check XX Tire Pressure Security Reset settingsExit Auto unlock Lighting Trip Computer Language Remote Key programming OnStar Services Available Services with Safe & Sound PlanOnStar System OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Virtual AdvisorOnStar Steering Wheel Controls How OnStar Service Works Your Responsibility Lighting LightingExterior Lamps Controls Daytime Running Lamps DRL Automatic Headlamp System Fog Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Perimeter Lighting Battery Run-Down ProtectionDome Lamps Reading Lamps Audio Systems Audio Systems Setting the Clock Radio with Single CD PlayerRadio with Six-Disc CD Player Radios Radio with Single CD Player Playing the Radio Radio with Six-Disc CD Player Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone Bass/Treble Adjusting the Speakers Balance/Fade Infotainment Security Lockout Active Using the CD PlayerRadio Message Loading CDs Ejecting CDs Playing CDs Random Track Random Disc Playing an MP3 Disc Care of CDsCare of the CD Player Using the Auxiliary Input Jack CD Messages Infotainment Additional Features Infotainment Turn the volume knob until AUD Setup audio setup highlights Infotainment Independent Tone Memories Using an MP3Personal Identity Memories Radio with Six-Disc CD Player MP3 CD-R / CD-RW Disc No Folder Root DirectoryEmpty Directory or Folder Order of Play Preprogrammed Playlists Playing an MP3 Hold for more than two seconds to go to the previous folder Theft-Deterrent Feature Audio Steering Wheel ControlsQRScroll Wheel Control Radio Reception Fixed Mast AntennaFM Stereo Climate Controls Temperature ControlClimate Controls Climate Control System Air Delivery Mode Control Air Conditioning Recirculation Rear Window DefoggerPassenger Compartment Air Filter Automatic Climate Control System Automatic Operation Manual Operation Air Conditioning EXT Temp Sensors Outlet Adjustment Remote Start Climate Control OperationOperation Tips Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Driving Your VehicleFuel New Vehicle Break-In Then your vehicle needs serviceStarting Operating Your Vehicle Ignition Positions Retained Accessory Power RAP Starting the Engine Engine Coolant Heater To Use The Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transmission Operation Out of Park on Sport Shift Mode Performance Mode Lift Foot ModeDriver Shift Control DSC Powertrain Braking Parking Brake Shifting Into Park Automatic Transmission Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Shifting Out of Park Parking Over Things That BurnTorque Lock Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle While Parked Driving Your Vehicle Defensive DrivingDrunk Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Antilock Brake System ABS Using ABS Electronic Stability ProgramBraking in Emergencies Driving and Operating ESP Operation Power Steering SteeringSteering Tips Off-Road Recovery Steering in Emergencies Passing Loss of ControlSkidding Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads HydroplaningOther Rainy Weather Tips Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway HypnosisHill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Loading the Vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label Steps for Determining Correct Load LimitLabel Example Example Certiﬁcation Label Fuel Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to Gasoline Octane Gasoline SpeciﬁcationsCalifornia Fuel Additives Fuels in Foreign Countries See Exterior Cleaning on Filling the Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Owner Checks ServiceBulb Replacement Headlamp Aiming Jump Starting ServiceTire Changing Towing Accessories Modiﬁcations California Proposition 65 WarningCalifornia Perchlorate Materials Requirements Doing Your Own Service Work Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle Owner Checks Hood Release Engine Compartment Overview V6 Engine V8 Engine When to Add Engine Oil Engine OilChecking Engine Oil What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine OilHow to Reset the Engine Oil Life System Engine Oil Additives Engine Air Cleaner/Filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/FilterWhat to Do with Used Oil How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on Automatic Transmission Fluid Engine Coolant What to Use Radiator Pressure Cap Checking CoolantAdding Coolant Engine Overheating If Steam Is Coming From Your EngineIf No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Cooling System V8 Engine How to Add Coolant to the Cooling System Vehicle Service and Care Power Steering Fluid Power Steering Fluid LevelHow to Check Power Steering Fluid Adding Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer FluidAdding Washer Fluid Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Brakes Brake FluidWhat to Add Brake Adjustment Brake WearBrake Pedal Travel Battery Replacing Brake System PartsVehicle Storage Headlamp Aiming Driver Side Passenger Side Similar Bulb Replacement Halogen BulbsHeadlamps and Parking Lamps Vehicle Service and Care Taillamps Add-On Electrical Equipment Replacement BulbsElectrical System Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Windshield Wiper Fuses Headlamp WiringPower Windows and Other Power Options Instrument Panel Fuse Block Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuse Puller Shown Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Engine Compartment Fuse BlockFuses Usage Relays Usage Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuse Puller Shown Fuses Usage FL9 Reverse Lockout Rear Compartment Fuse Block Tires Tire Sidewall Labeling Passenger P-Metric Tire Example Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies Compact Spare Tire Example Tire Size Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Vehicle on Radial Ply Tire a pneumatic tire in which the ply cords Inﬂation Tire Pressure How to Check Occupant and Cargo WeightWhen to Check Recommended Cold Tire Inﬂation High-Speed Operation Tire Pressure Monitor System Vehicle Service and Care Tire Pressure Monitor Operation Tpms Malfunction Light and Message Tpms Sensor Matching Process Tire Inspection and Rotation Vehicle Service and Care When It Is Time for New Tires Buying New Tires Vehicle Service and Care Different Size Tires and Wheels Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a Uniform Tire Quality GradingTreadwear Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Traction AA, A, B, C Wheel Replacement Used Replacement Wheels Tire Changing Tire ChainsIf a Tire Goes Flat Tire Sealant Compressor Kit Tire Sealant Compressor Kit V8 Engine Tire Sealant Vehicle Service and Care See Roadside Assistance Program on Vehicle Service and Care Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire or vehicle Vehicle Service and Care Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister Changing a Flat Tire V6 Engine Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Spare Tire Removing the Flat Tire Installing Spare Tire Tools Put the compact spare tire near you Vehicle Service and Care Vehicle Service and Care Vehicle Service and Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Compact Spare Tire Jump Starting Vehicle Service and Care Vehicle Service and Care Vehicle Service and Care Towing Towing Your VehicleShift Lock Manual Release Recreational Vehicle Towing Towing a Trailer If You Do Decide To Pull a Trailer If you do, here are some important points Weight of the Trailer Weight of the Trailer Tongue Trailer Wiring Harness Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s TiresSafety Chains Hitches Following Distance Driving with a TrailerTowing with the Electronic Stability Program ESP Passing Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Driving On GradesParking on Hills Maintenance When Trailer Towing Interior CleaningWhen You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Vehicle Service and Care Fabric/Carpet Leather Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces Exterior CleaningCleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Finish Care Washing Your Vehicle Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Weatherstrips Wheels and Trim Aluminum or Chrome Windshield and Wiper Blades Tires Finish Damage Underbody MaintenanceSheet Metal Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage 100 Vehicle Service and Care Vehicle Identiﬁcation Service Parts Identiﬁcation LabelVehicle Identiﬁcation Capacities Speciﬁcations Capacities and Speciﬁcations Application Capacities English Engine Speciﬁcations Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Technical Data Service Maintenance Service and MaintenanceIntroduction Maintenance Requirements Using the Maintenance ScheduleYour Vehicle and the Environment Proper replacement parts, ﬂuids, and lubricants to use Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance Additional Required Services Additional Required Services Inspect engine accessory drive belt Maintenance FootnotesAdditional Required Services cont’d 120 160 200 Service and Maintenance Owner Checks Services At Each Fuel FillAt Least Once a Month Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Starter Switch CheckAt Least Once a Year Ignition Transmission Lock Check Underbody Flushing Service Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Numbers ACDelco Part Numbers Engine Drive Belt Routing V6 Engine V8 Engine Maintenance Record Maintenance Record Maintenance Record cont’d Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance Customer Information That is why we suggest you follow Step One ﬁrst Online Owner Center United States onlyOnline Owner Center allows you to My GM Canada Canada only Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY UsersCustomer Assistance Offices United States Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Canada Customer AssistanceOverseas Customer Assistance Services Provided Roadside Assistance ProgramWho is Covered? Trip Interruption Beneﬁts and Assistance Canada only Scheduling Service Appointments Towing and Road Service ExclusionsCalling For Assistance Transportation Options Shuttle ServiceCourtesy Transportation Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement Collision Parts Collision Damage RepairAdditional Program Information Courtesy Rental Vehicle Repair Facility Insuring Your Vehicle If a Crash Occurs Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety DefectsReporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Owner Information Service Publications Ordering InformationService Bulletins Current and Past Model Order Forms Vehicle Data Recording Privacy Event Data Recorders OnStar Navigation SystemRadio Frequency Identiﬁcation Rfid Customer Information Index CD, MP3 EDR Hazard Warning Flashers Owner Checks Services 11-9 Recommended Fluids Lubricants MP3 Reception General Motors Security Light Service Accessories 12-16 Index