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Fuses 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Usage Not Used Sliding Panel Roof Sunroof Controls Not Used Retractable Hardtop Controller Audio Ampliﬁer Heated Seat Controls Not Used Remote Keyless Entry System, XM Satellite Radio Back-up Lamps Not Used Not Used Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary Power Outlet Not Used Trunk Release Rear Defog Fuses 24 25 Relays 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 (Diode) Usage Not Used Fuel Pump Usage Rear Window Defogger Park Lamps Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Back-up Lamps Not Used Not Used Trunk Release Fuel Pump Cargo Lamp 5-104

Section	Page
2006 Pontiac G6 Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Power Seat	9
Manual Lumbar	9
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	12
Easy Entry Seat	12
Power Lift Seat	14
Rear Seats	15
	60
Airbag System	62
Where Are the Airbags?	64
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	67
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	69
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	69
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	70
Passenger Sensing System	71
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	76
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	76
Restraint System Check	77
Checking the Restraint Systems	77
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	78
Features and Controls	79
Keys	81
Remote Keyless Entry System	82
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	83
Doors and Locks	88
Door Locks	88
Power Door Locks	89
Door Ajar Reminder	89
Delayed Locking	90
Automatic Door Lock	90
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	91
Lockout Protection	91
Trunk	92
Windows	94
Power Windows	95
Sun Visors	97
Theft-Deterrent Systems	97
Content Theft-Deterrent	97
PASS-Key® III+	98
PASS-Key® III+ Operation	99
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	100
New Vehicle Break-In	100
Ignition Positions	101
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	102
Starting the Engine	102
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal (Automatic Transaxle)	104
Engine Coolant Heater	105
Automatic Transaxle Operation	106
Manual Transaxle Operation	110
Parking Brake	111
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)	112
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)	114
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle)	114
Parking Over Things That Burn	115
Engine Exhaust	115
Running the Engine While Parked	116
Mirrors	117
Manual Rearview Mirror	117
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	117
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	117
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass	119
Outside Power Mirrors	121
Outside Convex Mirror	121
OnStar® System	122
Storage Areas	123
Glove Box	123
Cupholder(s)	123
Center Console Storage Area	123
Convenience Net	124
Sunroof	124
Sunroof - Panoramic	125
Retractable Hardtop	127
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop	127
Raising the Retractable Hardtop	129
Instrument Panel	131
Instrument Panel Overview	134
Hazard Warning Flashers	136
Other Warning Devices	136
Horn	136
Tilt Wheel	136
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	137
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	138
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	138
Flash-to-Pass	138
Windshield Wipers	139
Windshield Washer	140
Cruise Control	140
Headlamps	144
Headlamps on Reminder	144
Headlamps Off in PARK (P)	144
Delayed Headlamps	145
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	145
Automatic Headlamp System	146
Fog Lamps	147
Instrument Panel Brightness	147
Courtesy Lamps	147
Dome Lamp	148
Entry/Exit Lighting	148
Overhead Console Reading Lamps	148
Trunk Lamp	148
Battery Run-Down Protection	148
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	149
Climate Controls	150
Climate Control System	150
Automatic Climate Control System	153
Outlet Adjustment	158
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	159
Instrument Panel Cluster	159
Speedometer and Odometer	161
Trip Odometer	161
Tachometer	161
Safety Belt Reminder Light	162
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light	162
Airbag Readiness Light	163
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	164
Charging System Light	166
Brake System Warning Light	166
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	167
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	168
Traction Control System Active Light	168
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light	168
Enhanced Traction System Active Light	169
StabiliTrak® Not Ready Light	169
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	169
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	170
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	170
Oil Pressure Light	173
Security Light	174
Cruise Control Light	174
Highbeam On Light	174
Service Vehicle Soon Light	174
Fuel Gage	175
Low Fuel Warning Light	175
Driver Information Center (DIC)	175
DIC Operation and Displays	176
DIC Warnings and Messages	178
DIC Vehicle Personalization	182
Audio System(s)	184
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)	185
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)	185
Radio with CD (Base Level)	186
Radio with CD (Up Level)	191
Radio with Six-Disc CD	201
Theft-Deterrent Feature	216
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Three Spoke)	216
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Four Spoke)	217
Radio Reception	217
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	218
Care of the CD and DVD Player	218
Fixed Mast Antenna (Retractable Hardtop)	218
Backglass Antenna	219
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	219
Driving Your Vehicle	221
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	222
Defensive Driving	222
Drunken Driving	223
Control of a Vehicle	225
Braking	226
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	227
Braking in Emergencies	228
Traction Control System (TCS)	229
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)	231
StabiliTrak® System	232
Steering	233
Off-Road Recovery	235
Passing	236
Loss of Control	237
Driving at Night	238
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	240
City Driving	242
Freeway Driving	243
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	244
Highway Hypnosis	245
Hill and Mountain Roads	246
Winter Driving	247
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	252
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	252
Loading Your Vehicle	253
Towing	258
Towing Your Vehicle	258
Recreational Vehicle Towing	258
Towing a Trailer	260
Service and Appearance Care	269
Service	271
Accessories and Modifications	271
California Proposition 65 Warning	271
Doing Your Own Service Work	272
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	273
Fuel	273
Gasoline Octane	273
Gasoline Specifications	273
California Fuel	274
Additives	274
Fuels in Foreign Countries	275
Filling the Tank	276
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	278
Checking Things Under the Hood	278
Hood Release	279
Engine Compartment Overview	280
Engine Oil	285
Engine Oil Life System	288
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	290
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.4L LE5 and 3.5L LX9 Engines)	291
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (3.9L LZ9 Engine)	292
Manual Transaxle Fluid	294
Hydraulic Clutch	294
Engine Coolant	295
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	298
Engine Overheating	298
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	300
Cooling System	300
Power Steering Fluid	305
Windshield Washer Fluid	306
Brakes	307
Battery	310
Jump Starting	310
Headlamp Aiming	315
Bulb Replacement	317
Halogen Bulbs	317
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	318
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Sedan)	319
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Retractable Hardtop and Coupe)	319
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (Sedan)	320
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (Coupe)	321
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (Retractable Hardtop)	322
Replacement Bulbs	323
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	324
Tires	325
Tire Sidewall Labelling	327
Tire Terminology and Definitions	330
Inflation - Tire Pressure	332
Tire Inspection and Rotation	334
When It Is Time for New Tires	335
Buying New Tires	336
Different Size Tires and Wheels	337
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	338
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	339
Wheel Replacement	340
Tire Chains	341
If a Tire Goes Flat	342
Changing a Flat Tire	342
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	344
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	346
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	351
Compact Spare Tire	354
Appearance Care	355
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	356
Fabric/Carpet	357
Leather	358
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	358
Care of Safety Belts	359
Weatherstrips	359
Washing Your Vehicle	359
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	359
Finish Care	360
Windshield and Wiper Blades	360
Aluminum Wheels	361
Tires	361
Sheet Metal Damage	362
Finish Damage	362
Underbody Maintenance	362
Chemical Paint Spotting	362
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	363
Vehicle Identification	364
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	364
Service Parts Identification Label	364
Electrical System	365
Add-On Electrical Equipment	365
Windshield Wiper Fuses	365
Power Windows and Other Power Options	365
Fuses	365
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	366
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	368
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	370
Capacities and Specifications	373
Maintenance Schedule	375
Maintenance Schedule	376
Introduction	376
Maintenance Requirements	376
Your Vehicle and the Environment	376
Using the Maintenance Schedule	377
Scheduled Maintenance	378
Additional Required Services	380
Maintenance Footnotes	381
Owner Checks and Services	382
At Each Fuel Fill	382
At Least Once a Month	383
At Least Once a Year	383
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	386
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	387
Maintenance Record	388
Customer Assistance and Information	391
Customer Assistance and Information	392
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	392
Online Owner Center	393
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	394
Customer Assistance Offices	394
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	395
Roadside Assistance Program	396
Courtesy Transportation	397
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	399
Reporting Safety Defects	400
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	400
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	401
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	401
Service Publications Ordering Information	401