2010 Pontiac G6 Owner Manual M - General Motors

2010 Pontiac G6 Owner ManualIn Brief . 1-1Instrument Panel . 1-2Initial Drive Information. 1-4Vehicle Features. 1-14Performance and Maintenance. 1-18Seats and Restraint System . 2-1Head Restraints . 2-2Front Seats . 2-4Rear Seats . 2-13Safety Belts . 2-14Child Restraints. 2-36Airbag System. 2-59Restraint System Check. 2-74Features and Controls . 3-1Keys. 3-2Doors and Locks. 3-8Windows . 3-13Theft-Deterrent Systems . 3-16Starting and Operating Your Vehicle. 3-20Mirrors . 3-34MStorage Areas. 3-37Sunroof. 3-37Retractable Hardtop . 3-38Instrument Panel . 4-1Instrument Panel Overview . 4-3Climate Controls. 4-16Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators. 4-24Driver Information Center (DIC). 4-39Audio System(s) . 4-53Driving Your Vehicle . 5-1Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle. 5-2Towing. 5-23Service and Appearance Care . 6-1Service . 6-4Fuel . 6-6Checking Things Underthe Hood. 6-14Headlamp Aiming . 6-47Bulb Replacement. 6-47

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement. 6-55Tires. 6-56Appearance Care. 6-107Vehicle Identification. 6-114Electrical System. 6-115Capacities and Specifications. 6-125Maintenance Schedule . 7-1Maintenance Schedule . 7-2Customer Assistance Information . 8-1Customer Assistance and Information. 8-2Reporting Safety Defects . 8-14Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy. 8-16Index . 1

Canadian OwnersPropriétaires CanadiensA French language copy of this manual can be obtainedfrom your dealer/retailer or from:On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en françaisauprès du concessionnaire ou à l’adresse suivante:GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC,the PONTIAC Emblem, and the name G6 are registeredtrademarks of General Motors.Helm, IncorporatedP.O. Box 07130Detroit, MI 482071-800-551-4123This manual describes features that may or may not beon your specific vehicle either because they are optionsthat you did not purchase or due to changes subsequentto the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to thepurchase documentation relating to your specific vehicleto confirm each of the features found on your vehicle.For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name“General Motors of Canada Limited” for Pontiac MotorDivision wherever it appears in this manual.Numéro de poste 6438 de langue françaisewww.helminc.comIndexTo quickly locate information about the vehicle, use theindex in the back of the manual. It is an alphabeticallist of what is in the manual and the page number whereit can be found.Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.Litho in U.S.A.Part No. 25852252 B Second Printing 2009 General Motors. All Rights Reserved.iii

Safety Warnings and SymbolsA circle with a slashthrough it is a safetysymbol which means“Do Not,” “Do not do this,”or “Do not let this happen.”Warning Messages found on vehicle labels and in thismanual describe hazards and what to do to avoidor reduce them.Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of riskwhich will result in serious injury or death.Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could resultin injury or death.{ WARNING:These mean there is something that could hurtyou or other people.Notice: This means there is something that couldresult in property or vehicle damage. This would notbe covered by the vehicle’s warranty.ivVehicle SymbolsThe vehicle has components and labels that usesymbols instead of text. Symbols are shown alongwith the text describing the operation or informationrelating to a specific component, control, message,gage, or indicator.M : This symbol is shown when you need to see yourowner manual for additional instructions or information.* : This symbol is shown when you need to see aservice manual for additional instructions or information.

Vehicle Symbol Chart.:Fuel GageHere are some additional symbols that may be found onthe vehicle and what they mean. For more informationon the symbol, refer to the index. :Fuses9:Airbag Readiness Light#:Air Conditioning!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)g:Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar :Brake System Warning Light":I:Charging SystemCruise ControlB:Engine Coolant TemperatureO:Exterior Lamps#:Fog Lampsi:j:Headlamp High/Low-Beam ChangerLATCH System Child Restraints*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp::Oil Pressure}:Power/:Remote Vehicle Start :Safety Belt Reminders7:Tire Pressure MonitorF:Traction ControlM:Windshield Washer Fluidv

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Section 1Instrument Panel .1-2Initial Drive Information .1-4Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .1-4Remote Vehicle Start .1-4Door Locks .1-5Trunk Release .1-5Windows .1-6Seat Adjustment .1-6Safety Belt .1-9Sensing System for Passenger Airbag .1-9Mirror Adjustment .1-10Steering Wheel Adjustment .1-11Interior Lighting .1-11Exterior Lighting .1-12Windshield Wiper/Washer .1-12Climate Controls .1-13In BriefVehicle Features .1-14Radio(s) .1-14Satellite Radio .1-15Portable Audio Devices .1-15Steering Wheel Controls .1-16Bluetooth .1-16Cruise Control .1-17Power Outlets .1-17Performance and Maintenance .1-18Traction Control System (TCS) .1-18Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .1-18Tire Pressure Monitor .1-19Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit .1-19Engine Oil Life System .1-20Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) .1-20Driving for Better Fuel Economy .1-21Roadside Assistance Program .1-21OnStar .1-221-1

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A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4-24.B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4-4.C. Driver Shift Control. See Automatic TransmissionOperation on page 3-24 (If Equipped).D. Cruise Control on page 4-7 (If Equipped). DriverInformation Center (DIC) Buttons. See DriverInformation Center (DIC) on page 4-39.E. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4-25.F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-82(If Equipped).G. Windshield Wipers on page 4-5 and WindshieldWasher on page 4-6.H. Ignition Positions on page 3-20.I. Outlet Adjustment on page 4-24.J. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4-3.K. Audio System(s) on page 4-53.L.M.N.O.P.Q.R.S.T.U.V.Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-13.Fog Lamps on page 4-12 (If Equipped).Hood Release on page 6-15.Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel on page 4-3.Horn on page 4-3.Climate Control System on page 4-16 or AutomaticClimate Control System on page 4-20.Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operationon page 3-24.Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-15.Traction and Stability Control Button. See TractionControl System (TCS) on page 5-6 and ElectronicStability Control (ESC) on page 5-5.Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4-29.Glove Box on page 3-37.1-3

Initial Drive InformationPressThis section provides a brief overview about some ofthe important features that may or may not be on yourspecific vehicle.Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.For more detailed information, refer to each of thefeatures which can be found later in this owner manual.Q to lock all doors.Press and holdopen the trunk.V for approximately one second toL and release to locate the vehicle.Press L and hold for three seconds to sound the panicPressRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)Systemalarm.The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlockthe doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from thevehicle.See Keys on page 3-2 and Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) System Operation on page 3-3.Press K to unlock thedriver door. Press againwithin five seconds tounlock all remaining doors.PressL again to cancel the panic alarm.Remote Vehicle StartStarting the Vehicle1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.2. PressQ.3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press andhold / until the turn signal lamps flash.When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn onand remain on as long as the engine is running. Thedoors will be locked and the climate control system maycome on.1-4

The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeatthe steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remotestart can be extended only once.Canceling a Remote StartTo cancel a remote start: Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and pressand hold / until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the ignition switch on and then back to off.See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3-5.Door LocksManual LocksPower Door LocksT : Press the top of the switch to lock both doors.Press the bottom of the switch to unlock both doors.For more information, see: Power Door Locks on page 3-8. Delayed Locking on page 3-9. Automatic Door Lock on page 3-9.Trunk ReleaseIn addition to the trunk release button on the RKEtransmitter, there is a remote release V button locatedon the driver door near the map pocket.See Trunk on page 3-11 and Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) System Operation on page 3-3.Pull up or push down on the manual door lock knoblocated inside the vehicle, on the windowsill to lock orunlock a door.See Door Locks on page 3-8.1-5

WindowsSeat AdjustmentManual SeatsOn vehicles with power windows, the switches are onthe driver door armrest. The passenger doors haveswitches that control only that window.Press the front of the switch to open the window. Pullthe switch up to close it.For more information, see Power Windows onpage 3-14.1-61. Lift the bar under the seat to unlock the seat.2. Slide the seat to the desired position and releasethe bar.Try to move the seat to be sure it is locked in place.See Manual Seats on page 2-4.

Power Seats (If Equipped)Power Reclining Seatbacks (If Equipped)Move the seat forward or rearward by moving thecontrol forward or rearward.To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of thecontrol forward or rearward.Raise or lower the front or rear of the seat by movingthe front or rear of the control up or down.See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2-7.See Power Seats on page 2-5.1-7

Power LumbarHeated Seats (If Equipped)Press the front (A) or rear (B) of the control to increaseor decrease lumbar support.On vehicle’s with heated front seats, press the top ofthe switch to turn the feature on to the high heat setting.The indicator light (2) will be lit.Press the top of the switch again to go to the low heatsetting. The indicator light (1) will be lit.Press the bottom of the switch to turn the feature off.The heated seat feature will turn off when the ignition isturned off.See Heated Seats on page 2-6.See Power Lumbar on page 2-5.1-8

Safety BeltSensing System for PassengerAirbagThe passenger sensing system will turn off the rightfront passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted sideimpact airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbagsand roof-rail airbags are not affected by this.The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible onthe instrument panel when the vehicle is started.Refer to the following sections for important informationon how to use safety belts properly. Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2-14.How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2-20.United StatesCanadaSee Passenger Sensing System on page 2-67 forimportant information.Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2-28.Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)on page 2-46.1-9

Mirror AdjustmentManually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damagewhen going thro

This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent . See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3-24. S. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-15. T. Traction and Stability Control Button.