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2007 Pontiac G6 Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...7 Front Seats ...9 Rear Seats ...20 Safety Belts ...22 Child Restraints ...46 Airbag System ...76 Restraint System Check ...94 Features and Controls ...97 Keys ...99 Doors and Locks ...108 Windows ...115 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...118 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...122 Mirrors ...142 OnStar® System ...148 M Storage Areas ...150 Sunroof ...150 Retractable Hardtop ...153 Instrument Panel ...Instrument Panel Overview ...Climate Controls ...Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Audio System(s) ...161 164 182 192 209 219 Driving Your Vehicle ...253 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...254 Towing ...293 1

Section	Page
2007 Pontiac G6 BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	9
Manual Seats	9
Power Seat	10
Manual Lumbar	10
Heated Seats	11
Reclining Seatbacks	12
Head Restraints	15
Seatback Latches	16
Easy Entry Seat	17
Power Lift Seat	20
Rear Seats	20
	60
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	60
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	69
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	71
Airbag System	76
Where Are the Airbags?	79
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	83
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	85
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	85
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	86
Passenger Sensing System	87
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	92
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	93
Restraint System Check	94
Checking the Restraint Systems	94
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	95
Features and Controls	97
Keys	99
Remote Keyless Entry System	100
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	101
Doors and Locks	108
Door Locks	108
Power Door Locks	109
Door Ajar Reminder	109
Delayed Locking	110
Automatic Door Lock	110
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	111
Rear Door Security Locks	111
Lockout Protection	112
Trunk	113
Windows	115
Power Windows	116
Sun Visors	117
Theft-Deterrent Systems	118
Content Theft-Deterrent	118
PASS-Key® III+	120
PASS-Key® III+ Operation	120
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	122
New Vehicle Break-In	122
Ignition Positions	122
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	124
Starting the Engine	125
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal (Automatic Transaxle)	127
Engine Coolant Heater	128
Automatic Transaxle Operation	129
Manual Transaxle Operation	134
Parking Brake	135
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)	136
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)	138
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle)	138
Parking Over Things That Burn	139
Engine Exhaust	140
Running the Engine While Parked	141
Mirrors	142
Manual Rearview Mirror	142
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	142
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	143
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass	145
Outside Power Mirrors	147
Outside Convex Mirror	147
OnStar® System	148
Storage Areas	150
Glove Box	150
Cupholder(s)	150
Center Console Storage Area	150
Convenience Net	150
Sunroof	150
Sunroof - Panoramic	151
Retractable Hardtop	153
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop	154
Raising the Retractable Hardtop	157
Instrument Panel	161
Instrument Panel Overview	164
Hazard Warning Flashers	166
Other Warning Devices	166
Horn	167
Tilt Wheel	167
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	168
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	168
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	169
Flash-to-Pass	169
Windshield Wipers	169
Windshield Washer	171
Cruise Control	171
Headlamps	174
Headlamps on Reminder	175
Headlamps Off in PARK (P)	175
Delayed Headlamps	176
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	176
Automatic Headlamp System	177
Fog Lamps	178
Instrument Panel Brightness	178
Courtesy Lamps	178
Dome Lamp	179
Entry/Exit Lighting	179
Parade Dimming	179
Overhead Console Reading Lamps	179
Trunk Lamp	179
Battery Run-Down Protection	181
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	181
Climate Controls	182
Climate Control System	182
Automatic Climate Control System	187
Outlet Adjustment	191
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	192
Instrument Panel Cluster	193
Speedometer and Odometer	194
Trip Odometer	194
Tachometer	194
Safety Belt Reminder Light	195
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light	195
Airbag Readiness Light	196
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	197
Charging System Light	199
Brake System Warning Light	199
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	200
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	201
Traction Control System Active Light	201
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light	202
Enhanced Traction System Active Light	202
StabiliTrak® Not Ready Light	203
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	203
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	203
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	204
Oil Pressure Light	207
Security Light	207
Cruise Control Light	208
Highbeam On Light	208
Fuel Gage	208
Low Fuel Warning Light	208
Driver Information Center (DIC)	209
DIC Operation and Displays	209
DIC Warnings and Messages	212
DIC Vehicle Personalization	216
Audio System(s)	219
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)	220
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)	221
Radio with CD	221
Radio with Six-Disc CD	231
XM Radio Messages	246
Theft-Deterrent Feature	248
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	248
Radio Reception	249
Care of Your CDs	250
Care of the CD Player	250
Fixed Mast Antenna	250
Backglass Antenna	250
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	251
Driving Your Vehicle	253
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	254
Defensive Driving	254
Drunken Driving	255
Control of a Vehicle	258
Braking	258
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	259
Braking in Emergencies	261
Traction Control System (TCS)	262
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)	263
StabiliTrak® System	265
Steering	266
Off-Road Recovery	269
Passing	269
Loss of Control	271
Driving at Night	272
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	274
City Driving	277
Freeway Driving	278
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	279
Highway Hypnosis	280
Hill and Mountain Roads	280
Winter Driving	282
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	287
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	288
Loading Your Vehicle	288
Towing	293
Towing Your Vehicle	293
Recreational Vehicle Towing	294
Towing a Trailer	296
Service and Appearance Care	305
Service	308
Accessories and Modifications	308
California Proposition 65 Warning	309
Doing Your Own Service Work	309
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	310
Fuel	310
Gasoline Octane	310
Gasoline Specifications	310
California Fuel	311
Additives	311
Fuels in Foreign Countries	312
Filling the Tank	313
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	315
Checking Things Under the Hood	316
Hood Release	317
Engine Compartment Overview	318
Engine Oil	325
Engine Oil Life System	328
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	330
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.4L L4 and 3.5L V6 Engines)	332
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (3.6L Engine)	332
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (3.9L V6 Engine)	335
Manual Transaxle Fluid	338
Hydraulic Clutch	338
Engine Coolant	339
Pressure Cap	342
Engine Overheating	342
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	344
Cooling System	345
Power Steering Fluid	349
Windshield Washer Fluid	350
Brakes	352
Battery	355
Jump Starting	356
Bulb Replacement	361
Halogen Bulbs	361
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	362
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Sedan)	363
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Retractable Hardtop and Coupe)	364
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (Sedan)	364
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (Coupe)	365
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (Retractable Hardtop)	367
License Plate Lamp	368
Replacement Bulbs	368
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	369
Tires	370
Winter Tires	372
Tire Sidewall Labeling	372
Tire Terminology and Definitions	376
Inflation - Tire Pressure	379
High-Speed Operation	381
Tire Inspection and Rotation	381
When It Is Time for New Tires	383
Buying New Tires	383
Different Size Tires and Wheels	385
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	386
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	387
Wheel Replacement	388
Tire Chains	389
If a Tire Goes Flat	390
Changing a Flat Tire	390
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	392
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	394
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	400
Compact Spare Tire	403
Appearance Care	404
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	404
Fabric/Carpet	406
Leather	407
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	407
Care of Safety Belts	408
Weatherstrips	408
Washing Your Vehicle	408
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	409
Finish Care	409
Windshield and Wiper Blades	410
Aluminum Wheels	410
Tires	411
Sheet Metal Damage	411
Finish Damage	411
Underbody Maintenance	412
Chemical Paint Spotting	412
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	413
Vehicle Identification	414
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	414
Service Parts Identification Label	414
Electrical System	415
Add-On Electrical Equipment	415
Windshield Wiper Fuses	415
Power Windows and Other Power Options	415
Fuses	415
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	416
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	418
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	421
Capacities and Specifications	424
Maintenance Schedule	427
Maintenance Schedule	428
Introduction	428
Maintenance Requirements	428
Your Vehicle and the Environment	428
Using the Maintenance Schedule	429
Scheduled Maintenance	431
Additional Required Services	434
Maintenance Footnotes	436
Owner Checks and Services	438
At Each Fuel Fill	438
At Least Once a Month	438
At Least Once a Year	439
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	442
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	443
Engine Drive Belt Routing	444
Maintenance Record	446
Customer Assistance Information	449
Customer Assistance and Information	450
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	450
Online Owner Center	453
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	454
Customer Assistance Offices	454
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	455
Roadside Assistance Program	456
Courtesy Transportation	459
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	461
Collision Damage Repair	462
Reporting Safety Defects	466
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	466
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	467
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	467
Service Publications Ordering Information	468

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Seats and Restraint Systems

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Front Seats

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Rear Seats

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Safety Belts

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Child Restraints

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Airbag System

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Restraint System Check

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Features and Controls

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Keys

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Doors and Locks

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108

Windows

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115

Theft-Deterrent Systems

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118

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

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122

Mirrors

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142

OnStar

System

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148

Storage Areas

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150

Sunroof

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150

Retractable Hardtop

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153

Instrument Panel

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161

Instrument Panel Overview

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164

Climate Controls

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182

Warning Lights, Gages, and

Indicators

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192

Driver Information Center (DIC)

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209

Audio System(s)

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219

Driving Your Vehicle

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253

Your Driving, the Road, and

Your Vehicle

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254

Towing

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293

2007 Pontiac G6 Owner Manual