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O Odometer ...3-26 Odometer, Trip ...3-26 Off-Road Recovery ...4-13 Oil Engine ...5-13 Pressure Light ...3-34 Older Children, Restraints ...1-28 Online Owner Center ...7-3 OnStar® System ...2-36 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Outlet Adjustment ...3-23 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-35 Power Mirrors ...2-35 Overhead Console Reading Lamps ...3-17 Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 Owners, Canadian ...ii PASS-Key® III+ ...2-18 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ...2-18 Power Accessory Outlets ...3-18 Door Locks ...2-10 Electrical System ...5-75 Lift Seat ...1-6 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-21 Seat ...1-3 Windows ...2-15 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ...1-27 Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-38 Q Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-12 R Radios ...Care of Your CD and DVD Player ...Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...Radio with CD ...3-46, Radio with Six-Disc CD ...Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...Theft-Deterrent ...3-44 3-78 3-78 3-51 3-62 3-45 3-45 3-76 P Park (P) Shifting Into ...Shifting Out of ...Park (P) Headlamps Off in Park (P) ...Parking Brake ...Over Things That Burn ...Passing ...8 2-29 2-30 3-14 2-28 2-31 4-14

Section	Page
2005 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
Power Lift Seat	12
Rear Seats	13
	60
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	60
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	61
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	61
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	62
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	63
Restraint System Check	64
Checking Your Restraint Systems	64
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	64
Features and Controls	67
Keys	68
Remote Keyless Entry System	69
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	70
Doors and Locks	75
Door Locks	75
Power Door Locks	76
Door Ajar Reminder	76
Delayed Locking	76
Automatic Door Locks	77
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	77
Lockout Protection	78
Trunk	78
Windows	80
Power Windows	81
Sun Visors	82
Theft-Deterrent Systems	82
Content Theft-Deterrent	82
PASS-Key® III+	84
PASS-Key® III+ Operation	84
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	86
New Vehicle Break-In	86
Ignition Positions	86
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	87
Starting Your Engine	87
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	88
Engine Coolant Heater	89
Automatic Transaxle Operation	90
Parking Brake	94
Shifting Into Park (P)	95
Shifting Out of Park (P)	96
Parking Over Things That Burn	97
Engine Exhaust	97
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	98
Mirrors	99
Manual Rearview Mirror	99
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	99
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	99
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	100
Outside Power Mirrors	101
Outside Convex Mirror	101
OnStar® System	102
HomeLink® Transmitter	103
Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter	104
Storage Areas	107
Glove Box	107
Cupholder(s)	107
Center Console Storage Area	108
Convenience Net	108
Sunroof	108
Sunroof - Panoramic	109
Instrument Panel	111
Instrument Panel Overview	114
Hazard Warning Flashers	116
Other Warning Devices	116
Horn	116
Tilt Wheel	116
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	117
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	118
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	118
Flash-to-Pass	118
Windshield Wipers	119
Windshield Washer	120
Cruise Control	120
Headlamps	123
Headlamps on Reminder	123
Headlamps Off in PARK (P)	124
Delayed Headlamps	124
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	124
Automatic Headlamp System	125
Fog Lamps	126
Instrument Panel Brightness	126
Dome Lamp	126
Entry/Exit Lighting	127
Overhead Console Reading Lamps	127
Trunk Lamp	127
Battery Run-Down Protection	127
Accessory Power Outlets	128
Climate Controls	129
Climate Control System	129
Outlet Adjustment	133
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	134
Instrument Panel Cluster	134
Speedometer and Odometer	136
Trip Odometer	136
Tachometer	136
Safety Belt Reminder Light	136
Airbag Readiness Light	137
Charging System Light	138
Brake System Warning Light	138
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	139
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	140
Traction Control System Active Light	140
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	140
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	141
Oil Pressure Light	144
Security Light	145
Cruise Control Light	145
Highbeam On Light	145
Service Vehicle Soon Light	145
Fuel Gage	146
Low Fuel Warning Light	146
Driver Information Center (DIC)	146
DIC Operation and Displays	147
DIC Warnings and Messages	150
DIC Vehicle Personalization	152
Audio System(s)	154
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)	155
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)	155
Radio with CD (Base Level)	156
Radio with CD (Up Level)	161
Radio with Six-Disc CD	172
Theft-Deterrent Feature	186
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	186
Radio Reception	187
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	188
Care of Your CD and DVD Player	188
Backglass Antenna	188
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	188
Driving Your Vehicle	189
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	190
Defensive Driving	190
Drunken Driving	190
Control of a Vehicle	193
Braking	193
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	194
Braking in Emergencies	196
Traction Control System (TCS)	196
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)	198
Steering	199
Off-Road Recovery	201
Passing	202
Loss of Control	203
Driving at Night	204
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	206
City Driving	208
Freeway Driving	209
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	210
Highway Hypnosis	211
Hill and Mountain Roads	212
Winter Driving	213
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	218
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	218
Loading Your Vehicle	219
Towing	224
Towing Your Vehicle	224
Recreational Vehicle Towing	224
Towing a Trailer	226
Service and Appearance Care	233
Service	235
Doing Your Own Service Work	236
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	237
Fuel	237
Gasoline Octane	237
Gasoline Specifications	237
California Fuel	238
Additives	238
Fuels in Foreign Countries	239
Filling Your Tank	240
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	242
Checking Things Under the Hood	242
Hood Release	243
Engine Compartment Overview	244
Engine Oil	245
Engine Oil Life System	248
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	249
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	251
Engine Coolant	251
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	254
Engine Overheating	254
Cooling System	256
Windshield Washer Fluid	261
Brakes	262
Battery	265
Jump Starting	266
Bulb Replacement	270
Halogen Bulbs	270
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	270
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	271
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	272
Replacement Bulbs	272
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	273
Tires	274
Tire Sidewall Labelling	275
Tire Terminology and Definitions	277
Inflation - Tire Pressure	280
Tire Inspection and Rotation	281
When It Is Time for New Tires	282
Buying New Tires	283
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	284
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	285
Wheel Replacement	285
Tire Chains	286
If a Tire Goes Flat	287
Changing a Flat Tire	288
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	289
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	291
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	296
Compact Spare Tire	297
Appearance Care	298
Fabric/Carpet	298
Vinyl	300
Leather	300
Instrument Panel	300
Interior Plastic Components	300
Glass Surfaces	300
Care of Safety Belts	301
Weatherstrips	301
Washing Your Vehicle	301
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	301
Finish Care	302
Windshield and Wiper Blades	302
Aluminum Wheels	303
Tires	303
Sheet Metal Damage	304
Finish Damage	304
Underbody Maintenance	304
Chemical Paint Spotting	304
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	305
Vehicle Identification	306
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	306
Service Parts Identification Label	306
Electrical System	307
Add-On Electrical Equipment	307
Windshield Wiper Fuses	307
Power Windows and Other Power Options	307
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	307
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	308
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	310
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	311
Capacities and Specifications	314
Maintenance Schedule	315
Maintenance Schedule	316
Introduction	316
Maintenance Requirements	316
Your Vehicle and the Environment	316
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	317
Scheduled Maintenance	318
Additional Required Services	320
Maintenance Footnotes	321
Owner Checks and Services	322
At Each Fuel Fill	322
At Least Once a Month	323
At Least Once a Year	323
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	326
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	327
Maintenance Record	328
Customer Assistance and Information	331
Customer Assistance and Information	332
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	332
Online Owner Center	333
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	334
Customer Assistance Offices	334
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	335
Roadside Assistance Program	335
Courtesy Transportation	337
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	339
Reporting Safety Defects	340
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	340
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	341
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	341
Service Publications Ordering Information	341

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Odometer

......................................................

3-26

Odometer, Trip

...............................................

3-26

Off-Road Recovery

..........................................

4-13

Oil

Engine

.......................................................

5-13

Pressure Light

.............................................

3-34

Older Children, Restraints

................................

1-28

Online Owner Center

........................................

7-3

OnStar

System

.............................................

2-36

Other Warning Devices

......................................

3-6

Outlet Adjustment

............................................

3-23

Outside

Convex Mirror

.............................................

2-35

Power Mirrors

.............................................

2-35

Overhead Console Reading Lamps

....................

3-17

Owner Checks and Services

..............................

6-8

Owners, Canadian

...............................................

Park (P)

Shifting Into

................................................

2-29

Shifting Out of

............................................

2-30

Park (P) Headlamps Off in Park (P)

..................

3-14

Parking

Brake

........................................................

2-28

Over Things That Burn

.................................

2-31

Passing

.........................................................

4-14

PASS-Key

III+

..............................................

2-18

PASS-Key

III+ Operation

................................

2-18

Power

Accessory Outlets

........................................

3-18

Door Locks

.................................................

2-10

Electrical System

.........................................

5-75

Lift Seat

.......................................................

1-6

Retained Accessory (RAP)

............................

2-21

Seat

............................................................

1-3

Windows

....................................................

2-15

Pretensioners, Safety Belt

................................

1-27

Programming the HomeLink

Transmitter

...........

2-38

Questions and Answers About Safety Belts

.........

1-12

Radios

..........................................................

3-44

Care of Your CD and DVD Player

..................

3-78

Care of Your CDs and DVDs

........................

3-78

Radio with CD

....................................

3-46, 3-51

Radio with Six-Disc CD

................................

3-62

Setting the Time for Radios with Radio

Data Systems (RDS)

................................

3-45

Setting the Time for Radios without

Radio Data Systems (RDS)

.......................

3-45

Theft-Deterrent

............................................

3-76