Canadian Owners, Using this Manual | Pontiac G8 specification

ii Preface

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Using this Manual

Read this owner manual from beginning to end to learn about the vehicle’s features and controls. Pictures and words work together to explain things.

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Contents

Windows MaintenanceSeats and Restraints Controls Propriétaires Canadiens Using this ManualCanadian Owners 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 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After Crash Safety Belt CheckCare of Safety Belts Airbag System Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? Seats and Restraints What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate?How Does an Airbag Restrain? 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 Older Children Child RestraintsReplacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash 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 Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint Where to Put RestraintSecuring an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LatchLower Anchors 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 Trunk Release Press and hold to open the trunk Remote Keyless Entry RKE System OperationRKE with Remote Start Shown 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 Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work Extending Engine Run TimeShutting the Engine Off After a Remote Start Manual Door Locks Doors and LocksDoor Locks Power Door Locks Rear Door Security Locks Emergency Trunk Release Handle TrunkRemote Trunk Release Theft-Deterrent Systems Immobilizer Immobilizer Operation Disarming the System Content Theft-DeterrentArming the System How to Detect a Tamper Condition Windows Sun Visors Power WindowsRear Power Windows Express-Down Window Compass MirrorsManual Rearview Mirror Outside Power Mirrors Compass Variance Obstruction Detection SunroofOutside Convex Mirror Glove Box StorageStorage Center Console Storage Storage OnStar System Instrument Panel OverviewDriver Information Center DIC 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 Windshield Washer Intermittent For a delayedWindshield Wipers 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 OverSpeed RangeAvg AverageSpeed/Avg Average Fuel Manual OverSpeed Programming the OverSpeed PresetsAdjusting the Setting During an OverSpeed Warning 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 System OnStar ServicesAvailable Services with Safe & Sound Plan OnStar Steering Wheel Controls OnStar Hands-Free CallingOnStar Virtual Advisor How OnStar Service Works Your Responsibility Exterior Lamps Controls LightingLighting 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 Radio with Six-Disc CD Player Setting the ClockRadio with Single 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 Care of the CD Player Playing an MP3 DiscCare of CDs 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 QRScroll Wheel Control Theft-Deterrent FeatureAudio Steering Wheel Controls FM Stereo Radio ReceptionFixed Mast Antenna Climate Controls Temperature ControlClimate Controls Climate Control System Air Delivery Mode Control Air Conditioning Passenger Compartment Air Filter RecirculationRear Window Defogger Automatic Climate Control System Automatic Operation Manual Operation Air Conditioning EXT Temp Sensors Operation Tips Outlet AdjustmentRemote Start Climate Control Operation Fuel Starting and Operating Your VehicleDriving Your Vehicle 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 Driver Shift Control DSC Sport Shift ModePerformance Mode Lift Foot Mode Powertrain Braking Parking Brake Shifting Into Park Automatic Transmission Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock Shifting Out of ParkParking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle While Parked Drunk Driving Driving Your VehicleDefensive Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Antilock Brake System ABS Braking in Emergencies Using ABSElectronic Stability Program Driving and Operating ESP Operation Steering Tips Power SteeringSteering Off-Road Recovery Steering in Emergencies Skidding PassingLoss of Control Driving at Night Other Rainy Weather Tips Driving in Rain and on Wet RoadsHydroplaning Hill and Mountain Roads Before Leaving on a Long TripHighway Hypnosis 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 Label Example Tire and Loading Information LabelSteps for Determining Correct Load Limit Example Certiﬁcation Label Fuel Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to California Fuel Gasoline OctaneGasoline Speciﬁcations 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 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Accessories ModiﬁcationsCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning Doing Your Own Service Work Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle Owner Checks Hood Release Engine Compartment Overview V6 Engine V8 Engine Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine OilEngine 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 What to Do with Used Oil Engine Air Cleaner/FilterWhen to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on Automatic Transmission Fluid Engine Coolant What to Use Adding Coolant Radiator Pressure CapChecking Coolant If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Engine OverheatingIf Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Cooling System V8 Engine How to Add Coolant to the Cooling System Vehicle Service and Care How to Check Power Steering Fluid Power Steering FluidPower Steering Fluid Level Adding Washer Fluid Adding Power Steering FluidWindshield Washer Fluid Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement What to Add BrakesBrake Fluid Brake Pedal Travel Brake AdjustmentBrake Wear Vehicle Storage BatteryReplacing Brake System Parts Headlamp Aiming Driver Side Passenger Side Similar Headlamps and Parking Lamps Bulb ReplacementHalogen Bulbs 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 Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature aUniform Tire Quality Grading Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Traction AA, A, B, C Wheel Replacement Used Replacement Wheels If a Tire Goes Flat Tire ChangingTire Chains 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 Shift Lock Manual Release TowingTowing Your Vehicle 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 Parking on Hills Turn Signals When Towing a TrailerDriving On Grades 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 Introduction Service MaintenanceService and Maintenance Your Vehicle and the Environment Maintenance RequirementsUsing the Maintenance Schedule 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 At Least Once a Month Owner Checks ServicesAt Each Fuel Fill 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 allows you to Online Owner CenterUnited States only My GM Canada Canada only Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY UsersCustomer Assistance Offices United States Customer Assistance Overseas Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement ProgramCanada Customer Assistance Who is Covered? Services ProvidedRoadside Assistance Program Trip Interruption Beneﬁts and Assistance Canada only Calling For Assistance Scheduling Service AppointmentsTowing and Road Service Exclusions 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 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation Rfid OnStarNavigation System 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