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Service and Maintenance 11-1

Service and

Maintenance

Service and Maintenance

Introduction	11-1
Maintenance
Requirements	11-2
Your Vehicle and the
Environment	11-2
Using the Maintenance
Schedule	11-2
Scheduled Maintenance ....	11-4
Additional Required
Services	11-6
Maintenance Footnotes	11-7
Owner Checks and
Services	11-9
At Each Fuel Fill	11-9

At Least Once a Month ....11-9

At Least Once a Year	11-10
Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants	11-12
Maintenance
Replacement Parts	11-13
Engine Drive Belt
Routing	11-14
Maintenance Record	11-15

Service and

Maintenance

Introduction

Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended.

Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer/retailer for details.

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Pontiac G8 manual Service Maintenance, Service and Maintenance, Introduction

Contents

Seats and Restraints MaintenanceWindows Controls Canadian Owners Using this ManualPropriétaires Canadiens 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 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? Rear-Facing Infant Seat Child Restraint SystemsForward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats 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 Doors and Locks KeysTheft-Deterrent Systems Windows 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 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 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 Rear Power Windows Power WindowsSun Visors Express-Down Window Manual Rearview Mirror MirrorsCompass Compass Variance Outside Power Mirrors Outside Convex Mirror SunroofObstruction Detection Storage StorageGlove Box Center Console Storage Storage Driver Information Center DIC Instrument Panel OverviewOnStar System 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 Wipers Intermittent For a delayedWindshield Washer 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 Avg AverageSpeed/Avg Average Fuel RangeOverSpeed Adjusting the Setting During an OverSpeed Warning Programming the OverSpeed PresetsManual OverSpeed 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 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 Dome Lamps Battery Run-Down ProtectionPerimeter Lighting Reading Lamps 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 Radio Message Using the CD PlayerSecurity Lockout Active Loading CDs 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 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 Audio Steering Wheel Controls Theft-Deterrent FeatureQRScroll Wheel Control Fixed Mast Antenna Radio ReceptionFM Stereo Climate Controls Temperature ControlClimate Controls Climate Control System 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 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 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 Bulb Replacement ServiceOwner Checks Headlamp Aiming Tire Changing ServiceJump Starting Towing 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 How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine OilEngine Oil Life System Engine Oil Additives 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 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 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 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 Driving On Grades Turn Signals When Towing a TrailerParking on Hills 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 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 Additional Required Services cont’d Maintenance FootnotesInspect engine accessory drive belt 120 160 200 Service and Maintenance At Each Fuel Fill Owner Checks ServicesAt Least Once a Month 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 United States only Online Owner CenterOnline Owner Center allows you to Customer Assistance Offices Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY UsersMy GM Canada Canada only United States Customer Assistance 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 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 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