Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials, Description Usage | Pontiac G8

Vehicle Service and Care 9-99

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials

	Description	Usage
	Polishing Cloth	Interior and exterior
	Polishing Cloth	polishing cloth.
		polishing cloth.
	Tar and Road Oil	Removes tar, road oil,
	Remover	and asphalt.
	Chrome Cleaner and	Use on chrome or
	Polish	stainless steel.
	White Sidewall Tire	Removes soil and black
	White Sidewall Tire	marks from whitewalls
	Cleaner	marks from whitewalls
	Cleaner	and raised white lettering.
		and raised white lettering.
	Vinyl Cleaner	Cleans vinyl.
	Glass Cleaner	Removes dirt, grime,
	Glass Cleaner	smoke and ﬁngerprints.
		smoke and ﬁngerprints.
	Chrome Wheel Cleaner	Removes dirt and grime
	Chrome Wheel Cleaner	from chrome wheels.
		from chrome wheels.
		Removes dust,
	Finish Enhancer	ﬁngerprints, and surface
	Finish Enhancer	contaminants. Spray on
		contaminants. Spray on
		and wipe off.
		Removes swirl marks, ﬁne
	Swirl Remover Polish	scratches, and other light
		surface contamination.
	Cleaner Wax	Removes light scratches
	Cleaner Wax	and protects ﬁnish.
		and protects ﬁnish.

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Pontiac G8 manual Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials, Description Usage

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Controls MaintenanceSeats and Restraints Windows Canadian Owners Using this ManualPropriétaires Canadiens Index Vehicle Symbols Iv Preface Airbag System Safety BeltsFront Seats Rear Seats Manual Seats Power SeatsLumbar Seat Adjustment Front Seats Reclining Seatbacks Head Restraints Rear Seat Operation Safety BeltsRear Seats Heated Seats 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 Care of Safety Belts Safety Belt CheckReplacing Safety Belt System Parts After Crash Airbag System Seats and Restraints Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar Where Are the Airbags? When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag Restrain? What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate?What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? 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 Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash Child RestraintsOlder 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? Booster Seats Child Restraint SystemsRear-Facing Infant Seat Forward-Facing Child Seat Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle Where to Put RestraintSecuring the Child Within the Child Restraint Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LatchTop Tether Anchor 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 Windows KeysDoors and Locks Theft-Deterrent Systems Keys Remote Keyless Entry RKE System RKE with Remote Start Shown Remote Keyless Entry RKE System OperationRemote Trunk Release Press and hold to open the trunk Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle Battery ReplacementRemote Vehicle Start If the vehicle has this feature, press Personal Identity Keys Remote Vehicle Start Starting the Engine Using Remote Start Shutting the Engine Off After a Remote Start Extending Engine Run TimeConditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work Door Locks Doors and LocksManual Door Locks Rear Door Security Locks Power Door Locks Remote Trunk Release TrunkEmergency Trunk Release Handle Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent Systems Immobilizer Operation Arming the System Content Theft-DeterrentDisarming the System Windows How to Detect a Tamper Condition Express-Down Window Power WindowsRear Power Windows Sun Visors Manual Rearview Mirror MirrorsCompass Compass Variance Outside Power Mirrors Outside Convex Mirror SunroofObstruction Detection Center Console Storage StorageStorage Glove Box Storage Driver Information Center DIC Instrument Panel OverviewOnStar System Instrument Panel Overview Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverHazard Warning Flashers Horn Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Increasing Speed While Using Cruise ControlReducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Ending Cruise Control Turn and Lane-Change SignalsUsing Cruise Control on Hills Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Windshield Wipers Intermittent For a delayedWindshield Washer Accessory Power Outlets Instruments and Controls Instrument Panel Cluster Speedometer Safety Belt RemindersSafety Belt Reminder Light Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light 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 Check Engine Light Malfunction Indicator LampTire Pressure Light Tpms Light Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Highbeam On Light Daytime Running Lamps DRL Indicator LightSecurity Light Fog Lamp Light Fuel Gage Oil Pressure Gage Trip/Fuel Menu Items Driver Information Center DICDIC Operation Displays DIC Buttons Odometer/Trip Odometer SpeedometerTire Pressure Customize Options Avg AverageSpeed/Avg Average Fuel RangeOverSpeed Adjusting the Setting During an OverSpeed Warning Programming the OverSpeed PresetsManual OverSpeed Active Select On ABS FaultAirbag Fault DIC Warnings Messages $ Brake Alarm ActivatedBattery Saver Mode On Alternator Low Fuel Engine Temp Temperature HotContact Dealer Cruise On, Cruise Off Cruise Active, and Cruise Inactive $ Park Brake Replace Battery Remote KeySafety Mode Active and Power Reduced OverSpeed Sport Shift Service Charging SystemService Engine Oil Service Vehicle Soon Check XX Tire Pressure Tire Pressure System FaultUsing the Customization Menu DIC Vehicle Customization Auto unlock Reset settingsExit Security Trip Computer Lighting Remote Key programming Language Available Services with Safe & Sound Plan OnStar ServicesOnStar System OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Hands-Free CallingOnStar Steering Wheel Controls Your Responsibility How OnStar Service Works Lighting LightingExterior Lamps Controls Automatic Headlamp System Daytime Running Lamps DRL Instrument Panel Brightness Fog Lamps Reading Lamps Battery Run-Down ProtectionDome Lamps Perimeter Lighting Audio Systems Audio Systems Radio with Single CD Player Setting the ClockRadio with Six-Disc 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 Loading CDs Using the CD PlayerRadio Message Security Lockout Active Playing CDs Ejecting CDs Random Track Random Disc Care of CDs Playing an MP3 DiscCare of the CD Player CD Messages Using the Auxiliary Input Jack Infotainment Additional Features Infotainment Turn the volume knob until AUD Setup audio setup highlights Infotainment MP3 CD-R / CD-RW Disc Using an MP3Personal Identity Memories Radio with Six-Disc CD Player Independent Tone Memories Order of Play Root DirectoryEmpty Directory or Folder No Folder Playing an MP3 Preprogrammed Playlists Hold for more than two seconds to go to the previous folder Audio Steering Wheel Controls Theft-Deterrent FeatureQRScroll Wheel Control Fixed Mast Antenna Radio ReceptionFM Stereo Climate Control System Temperature ControlClimate Controls Climate Controls Air Conditioning Air Delivery Mode Control Rear Window Defogger RecirculationPassenger Compartment Air Filter Automatic Operation Automatic Climate Control System Manual Operation Air Conditioning Sensors EXT Temp Remote Start Climate Control Operation Outlet AdjustmentOperation Tips Driving Your Vehicle Starting and Operating Your VehicleFuel Ignition Positions Then your vehicle needs serviceStarting Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Retained Accessory Power RAP Starting the Engine To Use The Engine Coolant Heater Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transmission Operation Out of Park on Performance Mode Lift Foot Mode Sport Shift ModeDriver Shift Control DSC Parking Brake Powertrain Braking Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Shifting Into Park Automatic Transmission Parking Over Things That Burn Shifting Out of ParkTorque Lock Running the Vehicle While Parked Engine Exhaust Defensive Driving Driving Your VehicleDrunk Driving Braking Control of a Vehicle Antilock Brake System ABS Electronic Stability Program Using ABSBraking in Emergencies Driving and Operating ESP Operation Steering Power SteeringSteering Tips Steering in Emergencies Off-Road Recovery Loss of Control PassingSkidding Driving at Night Hydroplaning Driving in Rain and on Wet RoadsOther Rainy Weather Tips Highway Hypnosis Before Leaving on a Long TripHill and Mountain Roads 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 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Tire and Loading Information LabelLabel Example Example Certiﬁcation Label Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to Fuel Gasoline Speciﬁcations Gasoline OctaneCalifornia Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Additives Filling the Tank See Exterior Cleaning on Filling a Portable Fuel Container Headlamp Aiming ServiceBulb Replacement Owner Checks Towing ServiceTire Changing Jump Starting California Proposition 65 Warning Accessories ModiﬁcationsCalifornia Perchlorate Materials Requirements Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle Doing Your Own Service Work Hood Release Owner Checks V6 Engine Engine Compartment Overview V8 Engine Engine Oil When to Add Engine OilChecking Engine Oil What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Engine Oil Additives When to Change Engine OilHow to Reset the Engine Oil Life System Engine Oil Life System When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Air Cleaner/FilterWhat to Do with Used Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Coolant Automatic Transmission Fluid What to Use Checking Coolant Radiator Pressure CapAdding Coolant If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Engine OverheatingIf 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 Level Power Steering FluidHow to Check Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Adding Power Steering FluidAdding Washer Fluid Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Brake Fluid BrakesWhat to Add Brake Wear Brake AdjustmentBrake Pedal Travel Replacing Brake System Parts BatteryVehicle Storage Headlamp Aiming Driver Side Passenger Side Similar Halogen Bulbs Bulb ReplacementHeadlamps and Parking Lamps Vehicle Service and Care Taillamps Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Replacement BulbsElectrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Instrument Panel Fuse Block Headlamp WiringPower Windows and Other Power Options Windshield Wiper Fuses Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuse Puller Shown Fuses Usage Relays Usage Engine Compartment Fuse BlockFuses Usage Circuit 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 Recommended Cold Tire Inﬂation Occupant and Cargo WeightWhen to Check How to Check 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 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature aTreadwear Traction AA, A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Used Replacement Wheels Wheel Replacement Tire Chains Tire ChangingIf a Tire Goes Flat 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 Towing Your Vehicle TowingShift Lock Manual Release 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 Hitches Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s TiresSafety Chains Trailer Wiring Harness Passing Driving with a TrailerTowing with the Electronic Stability Program ESP Following Distance Driving On Grades Turn Signals When Towing a TrailerParking on Hills Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Interior CleaningWhen You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill Maintenance When Trailer Towing Vehicle Service and Care Leather Fabric/Carpet Finish Care Exterior CleaningCleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Washing Your Vehicle Wheels and Trim Aluminum or Chrome Weatherstrips Tires Windshield and Wiper Blades Chemical Paint Spotting Underbody MaintenanceSheet Metal Damage Finish Damage Description Usage Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials 100 Vehicle Service and Care Capacities Speciﬁcations Service Parts Identiﬁcation LabelVehicle Identiﬁcation Vehicle Identiﬁcation Application Capacities English Capacities and Speciﬁcations Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Engine Speciﬁcations Technical Data Service and Maintenance Service MaintenanceIntroduction Using the Maintenance Schedule Maintenance RequirementsYour Vehicle and the Environment Proper replacement parts, ﬂuids, and lubricants to use Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Additional Required Services Additional Required Services 120 160 200 Maintenance FootnotesAdditional Required Services cont’d Inspect engine accessory drive belt Service and Maintenance At Each Fuel Fill Owner Checks ServicesAt Least Once a Month Ignition Transmission Lock Check Starter Switch CheckAt Least Once a Year Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System 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 United States only Online Owner CenterOnline Owner Center allows you to United States Customer Assistance Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY UsersCustomer Assistance Offices My GM Canada Canada only Canada Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement ProgramOverseas Customer Assistance Roadside Assistance Program Services ProvidedWho is Covered? Trip Interruption Beneﬁts and Assistance Canada only Towing and Road Service Exclusions Scheduling Service AppointmentsCalling For Assistance Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement Shuttle ServiceCourtesy Transportation Transportation Options Courtesy Rental Vehicle Collision Damage RepairAdditional Program Information Collision Parts Insuring Your Vehicle Repair Facility If a Crash Occurs Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Reporting Safety DefectsReporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications Ordering InformationService Bulletins Owner Information Event Data Recorders Vehicle Data Recording Privacy Navigation System OnStarRadio 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