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Fuses 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Usage Mass Airﬂow Sensor (LY7) Emission Left Headlamp Low Beam Horn Right Headlamp Low Beam Front Fog Lamps Left Headlamp High Beam Right Headlamp High Beam Engine Control Module (Battery) (LE5, LY7) Windshield Wiper Antilock Brake System (IGN 1) Engine Control Module (IGN 1) (LE5, LY7) Cooling Fan 1 Cooling Fan 2 Fuses 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 41 42 43 44 Usage Run Relay, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Blower Body Control Module 1 Body Control Module Run/Crank Rear Electrical Center 1 Rear Electrical Center 2 Antilock Brake System Body Control Module 2 Starter Electric Power Steering Transmission Control Module Battery Ignition Module (LE5, LZ4, LZ9), Odd Cylinder Injectors/Ignition Coils (LY7) Injectors (LE5, LZ4, LZ9), Even Cylinder Injectors/Ignition Coils (LY7) 5-114

Section	Page
2008 Pontiac G6 BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	5
Front Seats	6
Manual Seats	6
Power Seat	7
Manual Lumbar	7
Heated Seats	8
Reclining Seatbacks	8
Head Restraints	11
Seatback Latches	12
Easy Entry Seat	13
Power Lift Seat	15
Rear Seats	15
	60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	60
Airbag System	63
Where Are the Airbags?	66
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	68
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	69
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	70
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	70
Passenger Sensing System	72
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	76
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	77
Restraint System Check	78
Checking the Restraint Systems	78
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	79
Features and Controls	81
Keys	83
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	84
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	84
Remote Vehicle Start	87
Doors and Locks	90
Door Locks	90
Power Door Locks	90
Door Ajar Reminder	91
Delayed Locking	91
Automatic Door Lock	91
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	92
Rear Door Security Locks	92
Lockout Protection	93
Trunk	93
Windows	95
Power Windows	96
Sun Visors	98
Theft-Deterrent Systems	98
Content Theft-Deterrent	98
PASS-Key® III+	99
PASS-Key® III+ Operation	100
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	101
New Vehicle Break-In	101
Ignition Positions	102
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	103
Starting the Engine	103
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	105
Engine Coolant Heater	105
Automatic Transmission Operation	107
Parking Brake	111
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)	112
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	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	120
Outside Convex Mirror	121
OnStar® System	121
Storage Areas	124
Glove Box	124
Cupholder(s)	124
Center Console Storage	124
Convenience Net	124
Sunroof	125
Retractable Hardtop	125
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop	126
Raising the Retractable Hardtop	129
Instrument Panel	133
Instrument Panel Overview	136
Hazard Warning Flashers	138
Other Warning Devices	138
Horn	138
Tilt Wheel	138
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	139
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	140
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	140
Flash-to-Pass	140
Windshield Wipers	141
Windshield Washer	142
Cruise Control	142
Headlamps	145
Headlamps on Reminder	146
Headlamps Off in PARK (P)	146
Delayed Headlamps	146
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	146
Automatic Headlamp System	147
Fog Lamps	148
Instrument Panel Brightness	148
Courtesy Lamps	148
Dome Lamp	149
Entry/Exit Lighting	149
Parade Dimming	149
Overhead Console Reading Lamps	149
Trunk Lamp	149
Battery Run-Down Protection	150
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	150
Climate Controls	151
Climate Control System	151
Automatic Climate Control System	155
Outlet Adjustment	158
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	159
Instrument Panel Cluster	160
Speedometer and Odometer	161
Trip Odometer	161
Tachometer	161
Safety Belt Reminders	162
Airbag Readiness Light	162
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	163
Charging System Light	165
Brake System Warning Light	166
Antilock Brake System Warning Light	167
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	167
Traction Control System (TCS) Active Light	168
StabiliTrak® Not Ready Light	168
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	168
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	169
Tire Pressure Light	169
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	170
Oil Pressure Light	173
Security Light	173
Cruise Control Light	174
Highbeam On Light	174
Fuel Gage	174
Low Fuel Warning Light	174
Driver Information Center (DIC)	175
DIC Operation and Displays	175
DIC Warnings and Messages	178
DIC Vehicle Personalization	182
Audio System(s)	184
Setting the Clock	185
Radio(s)	186
XM Radio Messages	198
Theft-Deterrent Feature	199
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	199
Radio Reception	200
Fixed Mast Antenna	200
Backglass Antenna	201
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	201
Driving Your Vehicle	203
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	204
Defensive Driving	204
Drunk Driving	204
Control of a Vehicle	205
Braking	205
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	206
Braking in Emergencies	207
Traction Control System (TCS)	207
StabiliTrak® System	208
Steering	209
Off-Road Recovery	212
Passing	212
Loss of Control	212
Driving at Night	214
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	214
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	215
Highway Hypnosis	216
Hill and Mountain Roads	216
Winter Driving	217
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	221
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	222
Loading Your Vehicle	222
Towing	227
Towing Your Vehicle	227
Recreational Vehicle Towing	228
Towing a Trailer	230
Service and Appearance Care	237
Service	240
Accessories and Modifications	240
California Proposition 65 Warning	241
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	241
Doing Your Own Service Work	241
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	242
Fuel	242
Gasoline Octane	242
Gasoline Specifications	243
California Fuel	243
Additives	244
Fuels in Foreign Countries	244
Filling the Tank	245
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	247
Checking Things Under the Hood	248
Hood Release	248
Engine Compartment Overview	250
Engine Oil	257
Engine Oil Life System	260
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	262
Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.9L Engine)	263
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.4L L4, 3.5L and 3.6L V6 Engines)	266
Engine Coolant	266
Pressure Cap	269
Engine Overheating	269
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	271
Cooling System	272
Power Steering Fluid	276
Windshield Washer Fluid	277
Brakes	278
Battery	281
Jump Starting	282
Bulb Replacement	287
Halogen Bulbs	288
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	288
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Sedan)	290
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Retractable Hardtop and Coupe)	290
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (Sedan)	291
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (Coupe)	292
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (Retractable Hardtop)	293
License Plate Lamp	294
Replacement Bulbs	294
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	295
Tires	296
Winter Tires	297
Tire Sidewall Labeling	298
Tire Terminology and Definitions	301
Inflation - Tire Pressure	304
High-Speed Operation	306
Tire Pressure Monitor System	306
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	308
Tire Inspection and Rotation	313
When It Is Time for New Tires	314
Buying New Tires	315
Different Size Tires and Wheels	317
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	318
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	319
Wheel Replacement	319
Tire Chains	321
If a Tire Goes Flat	322
Changing a Flat Tire	322
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	324
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	326
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	332
Compact Spare Tire	335
Appearance Care	336
Interior Cleaning	336
Fabric/Carpet	337
Leather	338
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	339
Care of Safety Belts	339
Weatherstrips	339
Washing Your Vehicle	340
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	340
Finish Care	340
Windshield and Wiper Blades	341
Aluminum Wheels	342
Tires	342
Sheet Metal Damage	342
Finish Damage	343
Underbody Maintenance	343
Chemical Paint Spotting	343
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	344
Vehicle Identification	345
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	345
Service Parts Identification Label	345
Electrical System	345
Add-On Electrical Equipment	345
Windshield Wiper Fuses	346
Power Windows and Other Power Options	346
Fuses	346
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	346
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	348
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	352
Capacities and Specifications	355
Maintenance Schedule	357
Maintenance Schedule	358
Introduction	358
Maintenance Requirements	358
Your Vehicle and the Environment	358
Using the Maintenance Schedule	359
Scheduled Maintenance	360
Additional Required Services	362
Maintenance Footnotes	363
Owner Checks and Services	365
At Each Fuel Fill	365
At Least Once a Month	366
At Least Once a Year	366
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	369
Maintenance Replacement Parts	370
Engine Drive Belt Routing	371
Maintenance Record	373
Customer Assistance Information	377
Customer Assistance and Information	378
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	378
Online Owner Center	380
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	381
Customer Assistance Offices	381
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	382
Roadside Assistance Program	382
Scheduling Service Appointments	385
Courtesy Transportation	385
Collision Damage Repair	387
Reporting Safety Defects	390
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	390
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	390
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	391
Service Publications Ordering Information	391
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	392
Event Data Recorders	392
OnStar®	393
Navigation System	393
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	393