Removing the Flat Tire Installing Spare Tire, Tools | Pontiac G8

Vehicle Service and Care 9-73

Tools

A.Jack Handle

B.Nut Cap Tool

C.Wheel Wrench

D.Jack

1.Turn the second retainer nut counterclockwise and remove the panel.

2.Remove the tools from the tool container.

3.Place the tools next to the tire being changed.

Removing the Flat Tire

and Installing the

Spare Tire

1.If your vehicle has wheel bolt caps, remove the caps. Store the caps with the wheel cover.

2.Use the fully extended wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts one-half turn counterclockwise. Do not remove them yet.

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Pontiac G8 manual Removing the Flat Tire Installing Spare Tire, Tools

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Seats and Restraints MaintenanceWindows Controls Propriétaires Canadiens Using this ManualCanadian Owners Index Vehicle Symbols Iv Preface Front Seats Safety BeltsRear Seats Airbag System Lumbar Seat Adjustment Power SeatsFront Seats Manual Seats Reclining Seatbacks Head Restraints Rear Seats Safety BeltsHeated Seats Rear Seat Operation Why Safety Belts Work Seats and Restraints Questions and Answers About Safety Belts How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 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 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Safety Belt Pretensioners Comfort guide to the safety belt Safety Belt Extender Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After Crash Safety Belt CheckCare of Safety Belts Airbag System Seats and Restraints Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar Where Are the Airbags? 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 United States Canada Passenger Sensing System Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Servicing 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? Rear-Facing Infant Seat Child Restraint SystemsForward-Facing Child 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 Rear Seat Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations 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 Doors and Locks KeysTheft-Deterrent Systems 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 Remote Vehicle Start If the vehicle has this feature, press Battery ReplacementPersonal Identity Keys Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle Remote Vehicle Start Starting the Engine Using Remote 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 Rear Door Security Locks Power Door Locks Emergency Trunk Release Handle TrunkRemote Trunk Release Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent Systems Immobilizer Operation Disarming the System Content Theft-DeterrentArming the System Windows How to Detect a Tamper Condition Rear Power Windows Power WindowsSun Visors Express-Down Window Compass MirrorsManual Rearview Mirror Compass Variance Outside Power Mirrors Obstruction Detection SunroofOutside Convex Mirror Storage StorageGlove Box Center Console Storage Storage OnStar System Instrument Panel OverviewDriver Information Center DIC Instrument Panel Overview Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on Hazard Warning Flashers Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverHorn Tilt Wheel Cruise Control Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Increasing Speed While Using Cruise ControlPassing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Using Cruise Control on Hills Turn and Lane-Change SignalsHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Ending Cruise Control Windshield Washer Intermittent For a delayedWindshield Wipers Accessory Power Outlets Instruments and Controls Instrument Panel Cluster Safety Belt Reminder Light Safety Belt RemindersPassenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Speedometer There is an airbag readiness Airbag Readiness Light Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Charging System Light Voltmeter Gage Brake System Warning Light Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Tire Pressure Light Malfunction Indicator LampTpms Light Check Engine Light Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Security Light Daytime Running Lamps DRL Indicator LightFog Lamp Light Highbeam On Light Fuel Gage Oil Pressure Gage DIC Operation Displays Driver Information Center DICDIC Buttons Trip/Fuel Menu Items Tire Pressure SpeedometerCustomize Options Odometer/Trip Odometer OverSpeed RangeAvg AverageSpeed/Avg Average Fuel Manual OverSpeed Programming the OverSpeed PresetsAdjusting the Setting During an OverSpeed Warning Airbag Fault ABS FaultDIC Warnings Messages Active Select On Battery Saver Mode On Alarm ActivatedAlternator $ Brake Contact Dealer Engine Temp Temperature HotCruise On, Cruise Off Cruise Active, and Cruise Inactive Low Fuel Safety Mode Active and Power Reduced Replace Battery Remote KeyOverSpeed $ Park Brake Service Engine Oil Service Charging SystemService Vehicle Soon Sport Shift Using the Customization Menu Tire Pressure System FaultDIC Vehicle Customization Check XX Tire Pressure Exit Reset settingsSecurity Auto unlock Trip Computer Lighting Remote Key programming Language OnStar System OnStar ServicesAvailable Services with Safe & Sound Plan OnStar Steering Wheel Controls OnStar Hands-Free CallingOnStar Virtual Advisor Your Responsibility How OnStar Service Works Exterior Lamps Controls LightingLighting Automatic Headlamp System Daytime Running Lamps DRL Instrument Panel Brightness Fog Lamps Dome Lamps Battery Run-Down ProtectionPerimeter Lighting Reading Lamps Audio Systems Audio Systems Radio with Six-Disc CD Player Setting the ClockRadio with Single CD Player Radio with Single CD Player Radios Radio with Six-Disc CD Player Playing the Radio Finding a Station Setting the Tone Bass/Treble Setting Preset Stations Adjusting the Speakers Balance/Fade Infotainment Radio Message Using the CD PlayerSecurity Lockout Active Loading CDs Playing CDs Ejecting CDs Random Track Random Disc Care of the CD Player Playing an MP3 DiscCare of CDs CD Messages Using the Auxiliary Input Jack Infotainment Additional Features Infotainment Turn the volume knob until AUD Setup audio setup highlights Infotainment Personal Identity Memories Radio with Six-Disc CD Player Using an MP3Independent Tone Memories MP3 CD-R / CD-RW Disc Empty Directory or Folder Root DirectoryNo Folder Order of Play Playing an MP3 Preprogrammed Playlists 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 Conditioning Air Delivery Mode Control Passenger Compartment Air Filter RecirculationRear Window Defogger Automatic Operation Automatic Climate Control System Manual Operation Air Conditioning Sensors EXT Temp Operation Tips Outlet AdjustmentRemote Start Climate Control Operation Fuel Starting and Operating Your VehicleDriving Your Vehicle Starting Operating Your Vehicle Then your vehicle needs serviceNew Vehicle Break-In Ignition Positions Retained Accessory Power RAP Starting the Engine To Use The Engine Coolant Heater Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transmission Operation Out of Park on Driver Shift Control DSC Sport Shift ModePerformance Mode Lift Foot Mode Parking Brake Powertrain Braking Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Shifting Into Park Automatic Transmission Torque Lock Shifting Out of ParkParking Over Things That Burn Running the Vehicle While Parked Engine Exhaust Drunk Driving Driving Your VehicleDefensive Driving Braking Control of a Vehicle Antilock Brake System ABS Braking in Emergencies Using ABSElectronic Stability Program Driving and Operating ESP Operation Steering Tips Power SteeringSteering Steering in Emergencies Off-Road Recovery 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 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard Driving on Snow or Ice If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow Loading the Vehicle Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Label Example Tire and Loading Information LabelSteps for Determining Correct Load Limit Example Certiﬁcation Label Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to Fuel California Fuel Gasoline OctaneGasoline Speciﬁcations Fuels in Foreign Countries Additives Filling the Tank See Exterior Cleaning on Filling a Portable Fuel Container Bulb Replacement ServiceOwner Checks Headlamp Aiming Tire Changing ServiceJump Starting Towing California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Accessories ModiﬁcationsCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle Doing Your Own Service Work Hood Release Owner Checks V6 Engine Engine Compartment Overview V8 Engine Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine OilEngine Oil What Kind of Engine Oil to Use How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine OilEngine Oil Life System Engine Oil Additives What to Do with Used Oil Engine Air Cleaner/FilterWhen to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Coolant Automatic Transmission Fluid 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 Electrical System Replacement BulbsAdd-On Electrical Equipment Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Power Windows and Other Power Options Headlamp WiringWindshield Wiper Fuses Instrument Panel Fuse Block Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuse Puller Shown Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Engine Compartment Fuse BlockCircuit Usage Relays Usage FL9 Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuse Puller Shown Fuses Usage Reverse Lockout Rear Compartment Fuse Block Tires Passenger P-Metric Tire Example Tire Sidewall Labeling Compact Spare Tire Example Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies Tire Size Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Vehicle on Radial Ply Tire a pneumatic tire in which the ply cords Inﬂation Tire Pressure When to Check Occupant and Cargo WeightHow 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 Buying New Tires When It Is Time for New Tires Vehicle Service and Care Different Size Tires and Wheels Treadwear Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature aUniform Tire Quality Grading Traction AA, A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Used Replacement Wheels Wheel Replacement If a Tire Goes Flat Tire ChangingTire Chains Tire Sealant Compressor Kit Tire Sealant Tire Sealant Compressor Kit V8 Engine 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 Spare Tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Tools Removing the Flat Tire Installing Spare Tire 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 Towing a Trailer Recreational Vehicle Towing If you do, here are some important points If You Do Decide To Pull a Trailer Weight of the Trailer Tongue Weight of the Trailer Safety Chains Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s TiresTrailer Wiring Harness Hitches Towing with the Electronic Stability Program ESP Driving with a TrailerFollowing Distance Passing Parking on Hills Turn Signals When Towing a TrailerDriving On Grades When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill Interior CleaningMaintenance When Trailer Towing Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Vehicle Service and Care Leather Fabric/Carpet Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Exterior CleaningInstrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces Finish Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Washing Your Vehicle Wheels and Trim Aluminum or Chrome Weatherstrips Tires Windshield and Wiper Blades Sheet Metal Damage Underbody MaintenanceFinish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Description Usage Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials 100 Vehicle Service and Care Vehicle Identiﬁcation Service Parts Identiﬁcation LabelVehicle Identiﬁcation Capacities Speciﬁcations Application Capacities English Capacities and Speciﬁcations Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Engine Speciﬁcations 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 Service Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Additional Required Services Additional Required Services Additional Required Services cont’d Maintenance FootnotesInspect engine accessory drive belt 120 160 200 Service and Maintenance At Least Once a Month Owner Checks ServicesAt Each Fuel Fill At Least Once a Year Starter Switch CheckAutomatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Ignition Transmission Lock Check Underbody Flushing Service Usage Fluid/Lubricant Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Part GM Part Numbers ACDelco Part Numbers Maintenance Replacement Parts V6 Engine V8 Engine Engine Drive Belt Routing 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 Customer Assistance Offices Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY UsersMy GM Canada Canada only 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 Courtesy Transportation Shuttle ServiceTransportation Options Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement Additional Program Information Collision Damage RepairCollision Parts Courtesy Rental Vehicle Insuring Your Vehicle Repair Facility If a Crash Occurs Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety DefectsReporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Service Bulletins Service Publications Ordering InformationOwner Information Current and Past Model Order Forms Event Data Recorders Vehicle Data Recording Privacy 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