Vehicle Service and Care | Pontiac G8 guide

9-100	Vehicle Service and Care

	Description	Usage
Foaming Tire Shine Low		Cleans, shines, and
Foaming Tire Shine Low		protects tires. No wiping
Gloss		protects tires. No wiping
Gloss		necessary.
		necessary.
		Medium foaming
		shampoo. Cleans and
Wash Wax Concentrate		lightly waxes.
		Biodegradable and
		phosphate free.
		Quickly removes spots
Spot Lifter		and stains from carpets,
Spot Lifter		vinyl, and cloth
		vinyl, and cloth
		upholstery.
		Odorless spray odor
Odor Eliminator		eliminator used on fabrics,
		vinyl, leather and carpet.

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Pontiac G8 manual Vehicle Service and Care

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Maintenance Seats and RestraintsWindows Controls Propriétaires Canadiens Using this ManualCanadian Owners Vehicle Symbols Index Iv Preface Safety Belts Front SeatsRear Seats Airbag System Power Seats Lumbar Seat AdjustmentFront Seats Manual Seats Reclining Seatbacks Head Restraints Safety Belts Rear SeatsHeated 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? Child Restraint Systems Rear-Facing Infant SeatForward-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 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 Keys Doors and LocksTheft-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 Battery Replacement Remote Vehicle Start If the vehicle has this feature, pressPersonal Identity Keys 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 Power Windows Rear Power WindowsSun Visors Express-Down Window Compass MirrorsManual Rearview Mirror Outside Power Mirrors Compass Variance 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 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Hazard Warning FlashersHorn Tilt Wheel Cruise Control Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Reducing Speed While Using Cruise ControlPassing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Turn and Lane-Change Signals Using Cruise Control on HillsHeadlamp 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 Reminders Safety Belt Reminder LightPassenger Safety 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 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Tire Pressure LightTpms Light Check Engine Light Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Daytime Running Lamps DRL Indicator Light Security LightFog Lamp Light Highbeam On Light Oil Pressure Gage Fuel Gage Driver Information Center DIC DIC Operation DisplaysDIC Buttons Trip/Fuel Menu Items Speedometer Tire PressureCustomize Options Odometer/Trip Odometer OverSpeed RangeAvg AverageSpeed/Avg Average Fuel Manual OverSpeed Programming the OverSpeed PresetsAdjusting the Setting During an OverSpeed Warning ABS Fault Airbag FaultDIC Warnings Messages Active Select On Alarm Activated Battery Saver Mode OnAlternator $ Brake Engine Temp Temperature Hot Contact DealerCruise On, Cruise Off Cruise Active, and Cruise Inactive Low Fuel Replace Battery Remote Key Safety Mode Active and Power ReducedOverSpeed $ Park Brake Service Charging System Service Engine OilService Vehicle Soon Sport Shift Tire Pressure System Fault Using the Customization MenuDIC Vehicle Customization Check XX Tire Pressure Reset settings ExitSecurity 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 Battery Run-Down Protection Dome LampsPerimeter Lighting 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 Using the CD Player Radio MessageSecurity Lockout Active 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 Using an MP3 Personal Identity Memories Radio with Six-Disc CD PlayerIndependent Tone Memories MP3 CD-R / CD-RW Disc Root Directory Empty Directory or FolderNo 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 Temperature Control Climate ControlsClimate 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 Then your vehicle needs service Starting Operating Your VehicleNew Vehicle Break-In 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 Service Bulb ReplacementOwner Checks Headlamp Aiming Service Tire ChangingJump Starting 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 When to Change Engine Oil How to Reset the Engine Oil Life SystemEngine 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 Replacement Bulbs Electrical SystemAdd-On Electrical Equipment Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Headlamp Wiring Power Windows and Other Power OptionsWindshield Wiper Fuses Instrument Panel Fuse Block Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuse Puller Shown Fuses Usage Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuses UsageCircuit 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 Occupant and Cargo Weight When to CheckHow 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 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Safety ChainsTrailer Wiring Harness Hitches Driving with a Trailer Towing with the Electronic Stability Program ESPFollowing Distance Passing Parking on Hills Turn Signals When Towing a TrailerDriving On Grades Interior Cleaning When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a HillMaintenance When Trailer Towing Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Vehicle Service and Care Fabric/Carpet Leather Exterior Cleaning Cleaning Exterior Lamps/LensesInstrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces Finish Care Washing Your Vehicle Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Weatherstrips Wheels and Trim Aluminum or Chrome Windshield and Wiper Blades Tires Underbody Maintenance Sheet Metal DamageFinish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage 100 Vehicle Service and Care Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label Vehicle IdentiﬁcationVehicle 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 Maintenance Footnotes Additional Required Services cont’dInspect engine accessory drive belt 120 160 200 Service and Maintenance At Least Once a Month Owner Checks ServicesAt Each Fuel Fill Starter Switch Check At Least Once a YearAutomatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check 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 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Customer Assistance OfficesMy 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 Shuttle Service Courtesy TransportationTransportation Options Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement Collision Damage Repair Additional Program InformationCollision Parts Courtesy Rental Vehicle Repair Facility Insuring Your Vehicle If a Crash Occurs Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States GovernmentReporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Service Publications Ordering Information Service BulletinsOwner Information 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