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3. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in N (Neutral). 4. Set the parking brake and remove the key. 5. For an automatic transmission, insert the key into the shift-lock release slot and shift to N (Neutral). See Shifting Out of Park on page 2-28. 6. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 7. Release the parking brake. Dolly Towing From the Rear Notice: Towing the vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground could cause transmission damage. Do not tow the vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground. Towing a Trailer Do not use your vehicle to tow a trailer. The vehicle is not designed or intended for such a use. Towing a trailer can adversely affect handling, durability and fuel economy. 4-30

Section	Page
2009 Pontiac G3 Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint System	5
Head Restraints	6
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Seat Height Adjuster	9
Manual Lumbar	9
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Rear Seats	12
Rear Seat Operation (Sedan)	12
Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback)	15
Safety Belts	18
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	24
Lap-Shoulder Belt	32
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	35
Safety Belt Extender	36
Child Restraints	36
Older Children	36
Infants and Young Children	40
Child Restraint Systems	43
Where to Put the Restraint	46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	48
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	55
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	58
Airbag System	62
Where Are the Airbags?	64
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	66
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	67
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	67
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	68
Passenger Sensing System	69
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	74
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	75
Restraint System Check	76
Checking the Restraint Systems	76
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	77
Features and Controls	79
Keys	80
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	81
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	82
Doors and Locks	84
Door Locks	84
Central Door Unlocking System	84
Door Ajar Reminder	85
Rear Door Security Locks	85
Trunk (Sedan)	86
Liftgate (Hatchback)	88
Windows	89
Manual Windows	90
Power Windows	90
Sun Visors	91
Theft-Deterrent Systems	91
Immobilizer	91
Immobilizer Operation	92
Content Theft-Deterrent	93
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	94
New Vehicle Break-In	94
Ignition Positions	95
Starting the Engine	96
Engine Heater	97
Automatic Transmission Operation	98
Manual Transmission Operation	102
Parking Brake	104
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	105
Shifting Out of Park	106
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	107
Parking Over Things That Burn	108
Engine Exhaust	108
Running the Vehicle While Parked	109
Mirrors	110
Manual Rearview Mirror	110
Outside Manual Mirrors	110
Outside Power Mirrors	111
Outside Convex Mirror	111
Outside Heated Mirrors	111
OnStar® System	112
Storage Areas	115
Glove Box	115
Cupholders	115
Sunglasses Storage Compartment	116
Sunroof	116
Instrument Panel	117
Instrument Panel Overview	120
Hazard Warning Flashers	122
Horn	122
Tilt Wheel	122
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	123
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	123
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	124
Flash-to-Pass	124
Windshield Wipers	124
Windshield Washer	125
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	126
Cruise Control	126
Exterior Lamps	129
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	130
Fog Lamps	130
Instrument Panel Brightness	131
Dome Lamp	131
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver	131
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	132
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	133
Clock	133
Climate Controls	134
Climate Control System	134
Outlet Adjustment	137
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	138
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	139
Instrument Panel Cluster	140
Speedometer and Odometer	141
Trip Odometer	141
Tachometer	141
Safety Belt Reminders	142
Airbag Readiness Light	142
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	143
Charging System Light	144
Up-Shift Light	144
Brake System Warning Light	144
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	146
Hold Mode Light	146
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	146
Tire Pressure Light	147
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	148
Oil Pressure Light	150
Change Engine Oil Light	151
Fog Lamp Light	151
Cruise Control Light	152
Highbeam On Light	152
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light	152
Door Ajar Light	152
Fuel Gage	153
Low Fuel Warning Light	153
Audio System(s)	154
AM-FM Radio	155
Radio with CD	160
Using an MP3	167
XM Radio Messages	170
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	170
Radio Reception	171
Fixed Mast Antenna (Hatchback)	172
Backglass Antenna (Sedan)	172
Multi-Band Antenna	173
Driving Your Vehicle	175
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	176
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	176
Defensive Driving	176
Drunk Driving	177
Control of a Vehicle	178
Braking	178
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	179
Braking in Emergencies	180
Steering	180
Off-Road Recovery	182
Passing	182
Loss of Control	182
Driving at Night	184
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	185
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	186
Highway Hypnosis	186
Hill and Mountain Roads	187
Winter Driving	188
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	191
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	192
Loading the Vehicle	192
Towing	202
Towing Your Vehicle	202
Recreational Vehicle Towing	202
Towing a Trailer	204
Service and Appearance Care	205
Service	207
Accessories and Modifications	207
California Proposition 65 Warning	208
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	208
Doing Your Own Service Work	208
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	209
Fuel	209
Gasoline Octane	209
Gasoline Specifications	210
California Fuel	210
Additives	210
Fuels in Foreign Countries	211
Filling the Tank	212
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	214
Checking Things Under the Hood	214
Hood Release	215
Engine Compartment Overview	216
Engine Oil	217
Engine Oil Life System	220
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	222
Automatic Transmission Fluid	223
Manual Transmission Fluid	225
Hydraulic Clutch	225
Cooling System	226
Engine Coolant	227
Engine Overheating	232
Power Steering Fluid	234
Windshield Washer Fluid	235
Brakes	236
Battery	239
Jump Starting	240
Headlamp Aiming	246
Bulb Replacement	246
Halogen Bulbs	246
Headlamps	247
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps	248
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Hatchback)	250
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Sedan)	250
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	251
License Plate Lamp	252
Replacement Bulbs	252
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	253
Tires	254
Tire Sidewall Labeling	255
Tire Terminology and Definitions	258
Inflation - Tire Pressure	261
Tire Pressure Monitor System	262
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	264
Tire Inspection and Rotation	266
When It Is Time for New Tires	267
Buying New Tires	268
Different Size Tires and Wheels	270
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	270
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	272
Wheel Replacement	272
Tire Chains	273
If a Tire Goes Flat	274
Changing a Flat Tire	274
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	276
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	277
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	282
Compact Spare Tire	282
Appearance Care	283
Interior Cleaning	283
Fabric/Carpet	284
Leather	285
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	285
Interior Plastic Components	285
Glass Surfaces	286
Care of Safety Belts	286
Weatherstrips	286
Washing Your Vehicle	286
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	287
Finish Care	287
Windshield and Wiper Blades	288
Aluminum Wheels	288
Tires	289
Sheet Metal Damage	289
Finish Damage	289
Underbody Maintenance	290
Chemical Paint Spotting	290
Vehicle Identification	290
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	290
Service Parts Identification Label	291
Electrical System	291
Add-On Electrical Equipment	291
Headlamp Wiring	291
Windshield Wiper Fuses	292
Power Windows and Other Power Options	292
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	292
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	293
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	294
Capacities and Specifications	297
Maintenance Schedule	299
Maintenance Schedule	300
Introduction	300
Maintenance Requirements	300
Your Vehicle and the Environment	300
Using the Maintenance Schedule	301
Scheduled Maintenance	302
Additional Required Services	304
Maintenance Footnotes	305
Owner Checks and Services	307
At Each Fuel Fill	307
At Least Once a Month	307
At Least Once a Year	308
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	310
Maintenance Replacement Parts	312
Engine Drive Belt Routing	313
Maintenance Record	314
Customer Assistance Information	317
Customer Assistance and Information	318
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	318
Online Owner Center	321
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	322
Customer Assistance Offices	322
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	323
Roadside Assistance Program	323
Scheduling Service Appointments	325
Courtesy Transportation	326
Collision Damage Repair	327
Reporting Safety Defects	330
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	330
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	331
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	331
Service Publications Ordering Information	331
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	332
Event Data Recorders	333
OnStar®	334
Navigation System	334
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	334