2009 Pontiac G8 Owner's Manual - Page 293

Vehicle Service and Care 6. Press the select button and move the transmission gear selector to the N (Neutral) position (G). 7. Release the lever (F). 8. After the vehicle has been moved, align the shift lock manual release cover plate (D) and install the retainer (E) so the automatic transmission can operate properly. 9. Place the trim panel (A) and the wires in their original position and gently press down around the outside until it clicks in place. 10. Check the operation of the switches (B) before operating the vehicle. The transmission selector locks if it is moved back to the P (Park) position. 9-89 Recreational Vehicle Towing Notice: Dolly towing or dinghy towing the vehicle may cause damage because of reduced ground clearance. Always put the vehicle on a flatbed truck. The vehicle was neither designed nor intended to be towed with any of its wheels on the ground. If the vehicle must be towed, see "Towing Your Vehicle" earlier in this section. CAUTION (Continued) passengers could be seriously injured. The vehicle may also be damaged; the resulting repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Pull a trailer only if all the steps in this section have been followed. Ask your dealer/retailer for advice and information about towing a trailer with the vehicle. Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment. To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle, you should read the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that appears later in this section. Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. Towing a Trailer { CAUTION The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well - or even at all. The driver and (Continued)