2008 Pontiac G8 Owner's Manual - Page 290
2008 Pontiac G8 Manual
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11-2 Service and Maintenance your vehicle in good condition, be sure to maintain your vehicle properly. This schedule is for vehicles that: Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by warranty. • carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Loading the Vehicle on page 8-28. Using the Maintenance Schedule We want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You might drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you might drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You might use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you might drive it to work, to do errands, or in many other ways. Because of all the different ways people use their vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You might need more frequent checks and replacements. So please read the following and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your dealer/retailer. • are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. • use the recommended fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 8-33. The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 11-4 should be performed when indicated. See Additional Required Services on page 11-6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 11-7 for further information. Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance is important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our environment, and to keep