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Fuses 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 5-114 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 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 Fuses 26 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 50 51 52 54 55 Relays 28 29 30 Usage Starter Electric Power Steering Transmission Control Module Battery Ignition Module (LE5, LZ4, LZE, LZ9), Odd Cylinder Injectors/Ignition Coils (LY7) Injectors (LE5, LZ4, LZE, LZ9), Even Cylinder Injectors/Ignition Coils (LY7) Rear Oxygen Sensors Daytime Running Lamps Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Front Power Windows Coupe/Retractable Hardtop Engine Control Module (Battery) (LZ4, LZE, LZ9) AIR Solenoid Regulated Voltage Control Antilock Brake System (Battery) Usage Cooling Fan 1 Cooling Fan Series/Parallel Cooling Fan 2

Section	Page
2009 Pontiac G6 BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint System	5
Head Restraints	6
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Power Seat	9
Manual Lumbar	9
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Seatback Latches	13
Easy Entry Seat	14
Power Lift Seat	16
Rear Seats	16
	60
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	62
Airbag System	65
Where Are the Airbags?	67
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	70
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	71
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	71
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	72
Passenger Sensing System	73
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	78
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	79
Restraint System Check	80
Checking the Restraint Systems	80
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	81
Features and Controls	83
Keys	84
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	85
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	86
Remote Vehicle Start	88
Doors and Locks	91
Door Locks	91
Power Door Locks	91
Door Ajar Reminder	91
Delayed Locking	92
Automatic Door Lock	92
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	92
Rear Door Security Locks	93
Lockout Protection	93
Trunk	94
Windows	96
Power Windows	97
Sun Visors	99
Theft-Deterrent Systems	99
Content Theft-Deterrent	99
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer	101
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation	101
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	103
New Vehicle Break-In	103
Ignition Positions	103
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	104
Starting the Engine	105
Engine Coolant Heater	106
Automatic Transmission Operation	108
Parking Brake	113
Shifting Into Park	114
Shifting Out of Park	116
Parking Over Things That Burn	116
Engine Exhaust	117
Running the Vehicle While Parked	118
Mirrors	119
Manual Rearview Mirror	119
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	119
Compass	120
Outside Power Mirrors	121
Outside Convex Mirror	121
OnStar® System	122
Storage Areas	125
Glove Box	125
Cupholders	125
Center Console Storage	125
Convenience Net	125
Sunroof	125
Retractable Hardtop	126
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop	126
Raising the Retractable Hardtop	129
Instrument Panel	133
Instrument Panel Overview	136
Hazard Warning Flashers	138
Horn	138
Tilt Wheel	138
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	139
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	139
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	140
Flash-to-Pass	140
Windshield Wipers	140
Windshield Washer	141
Cruise Control	142
Headlamps	145
Headlamps on Reminder	145
Headlamps Off in Park	146
Delayed Headlamps	146
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	146
Automatic Headlamp System	147
Fog Lamps	147
Instrument Panel Brightness	148
Courtesy Lamps	148
Dome Lamps	148
Entry/Exit Lighting	148
Parade Dimming	149
Reading Lamps	149
Trunk Lamp	149
Electric Power Management	149
Battery Run-Down Protection	150
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	151
Climate Controls	152
Climate Control System	152
Automatic Climate Control System	156
Outlet Adjustment	160
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	160
Instrument Panel Cluster	161
Speedometer and Odometer	162
Trip Odometer	162
Tachometer	162
Safety Belt Reminders	163
Airbag Readiness Light	164
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	165
Charging System Light	166
Brake System Warning Light	166
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	167
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	168
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	172
Security Light	173
Cruise Control Light	173
Highbeam On Light	173
Fuel Gage	174
Low Fuel Warning Light	174
Driver Information Center (DIC)	174
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	200
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	200
Radio Reception	201
Fixed Mast Antenna	201
Backglass Antenna	202
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	202
Driving Your Vehicle	203
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	204
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	204
Defensive Driving	204
Drunk Driving	205
Control of a Vehicle	205
Braking	206
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	207
Braking in Emergencies	208
StabiliTrak® System	208
Traction Control System (TCS)	209
Steering	211
Off-Road Recovery	213
Passing	213
Loss of Control	213
Driving at Night	215
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	216
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	217
Highway Hypnosis	217
Hill and Mountain Roads	218
Winter Driving	219
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	221
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	222
Loading the Vehicle	222
Towing	228
Towing Your Vehicle	228
Recreational Vehicle Towing	228
Towing a Trailer	232
Service and Appearance Care	239
Service	242
Accessories and Modifications	242
California Proposition 65 Warning	243
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	243
Doing Your Own Service Work	243
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	244
Fuel	244
Gasoline Octane	245
Gasoline Specifications	245
California Fuel	245
Additives	246
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	246
Fuels in Foreign Countries	247
Filling the Tank	248
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	250
Checking Things Under the Hood	250
Hood Release	251
Engine Compartment Overview	252
Engine Oil	259
Engine Oil Life System	262
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (3.5 L V6 Engine)	264
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (All Other Engines)	265
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.4L L4, 3.5L and 3.6L V6 Engines)	267
Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.9L Engine)	267
Cooling System	270
Engine Coolant	271
Pressure Cap	275
Engine Overheating	275
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	277
Power Steering Fluid	277
Windshield Washer Fluid	278
Brakes	280
Battery	283
Jump Starting	284
Headlamp Aiming	289
Bulb Replacement	289
Halogen Bulbs	289
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	290
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Sedan)	291
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Retractable Hardtop and Coupe)	291
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (Sedan)	292
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (Coupe)	293
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (Retractable Hardtop)	294
License Plate Lamp	295
Replacement Bulbs	295
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	296
Tires	297
Winter Tires	298
Tire Sidewall Labeling	299
Tire Terminology and Definitions	302
Inflation - Tire Pressure	305
High-Speed Operation	306
Tire Pressure Monitor System	307
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	309
Tire Inspection and Rotation	314
When It Is Time for New Tires	315
Buying New Tires	316
Different Size Tires and Wheels	318
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	318
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	320
Wheel Replacement	321
Tire Chains	322
If a Tire Goes Flat	323
Changing a Flat Tire	324
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	325
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	327
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	332
Compact Spare Tire	339
Appearance Care	340
Interior Cleaning	340
Fabric/Carpet	341
Leather	342
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	342
Care of Safety Belts	342
Weatherstrips	343
Washing Your Vehicle	343
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	343
Finish Care	344
Windshield and Wiper Blades	344
Aluminum Wheels	345
Tires	345
Sheet Metal Damage	345
Finish Damage	345
Underbody Maintenance	346
Chemical Paint Spotting	346
Vehicle Identification	346
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	346
Service Parts Identification Label	347
Electrical System	347
Add-On Electrical Equipment	347
Windshield Wiper Fuses	347
Power Windows and Other Power Options	348
Fuses	348
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	348
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	350
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	353
Capacities and Specifications	356
Maintenance Schedule	359
Maintenance Schedule	360
Introduction	360
Maintenance Requirements	360
Your Vehicle and the Environment	360
Using the Maintenance Schedule	361
Scheduled Maintenance	362
Additional Required Services	364
Maintenance Footnotes	365
Owner Checks and Services	367
At Each Fuel Fill	367
At Least Once a Month	368
At Least Once a Year	368
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	371
Maintenance Replacement Parts	372
Engine Drive Belt Routing	373
Maintenance Record	375
Customer Assistance Information	379
Customer Assistance and Information	380
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	380
Online Owner Center	383
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	384
Customer Assistance Offices	384
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	385
Roadside Assistance Program	385
Scheduling Service Appointments	388
Courtesy Transportation	388
Collision Damage Repair	389
Reporting Safety Defects	392
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	392
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	393
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	393
Service Publications Ordering Information	393
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	394
Event Data Recorders	395
OnStar®	396
Navigation System	396
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	396