service indicator PONTIAC G5 2007 Owners Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems
........................ 7
Front Seats
.............................................. 8
Rear Seats
............................................. 15
Safety Belts
............................................ 16
Child Restraints
...................................... 39
Airbag System
........................................ 64
Restraint System Check
......................... 80
Features and Controls
................................. 83
Keys
....................................................... 85
Doors and Locks
.................................... 94
Windows
............................................... 100
Theft-Deterrent Systems
....................... 102
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
..... 106
Mirrors
.................................................. 125
OnStar
®System
................................... 127
Storage Areas
...................................... 131
Sunroof
................................................ 132Instrument Panel
........................................ 133
Instrument Panel Overview
................... 136
Climate Controls
................................... 152
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
.... 157
Driver Information Center (DIC)
............ 174
Audio System(s)
................................... 185
Driving Your Vehicle
.................................. 217
Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
..................................... 218
Towing
................................................. 254
Service and Appearance Care
................... 265
Service
................................................. 268
Fuel
...................................................... 270
Checking Things Under the Hood
......... 276
Headlamp Aiming
................................. 309
Bulb Replacement
................................ 312
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.... 319
2007 Pontiac G5 Owner ManualM
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In many crashes severe enough to inate an airbag,
windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.
Additional windshield breakage may also occur
from the right front passenger airbag.
Airbags are designed to inate only once.
After an airbag inates, you will need some
new parts for the airbag system. If you do not
get them, the airbag system will not be there
to help protect you in another crash. A new
system will include airbag modules and
possibly other parts. The service manual
for your vehicle covers the need to replace
other parts.
Your vehicle has a crash sensing and
diagnostic module which records information
after a crash. SeeVehicle Data Collection
and Event Data Recorders on page 403.
Let only qualied technicians work on the
airbag system. Improper service can mean
that your airbag system will not work properly.
See your dealer for service.
Passenger Sensing System
If your vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in
the following illustrations, then your vehicle has
a passenger sensing system for the right front
passenger’s position. A passenger airbag status
indicator on the instrument panel will be visible
when you turn your ignition key to START or RUN.
The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for
ON and OFF, will be visible on the instrument
panel during the system check. When the system
check is complete, either the word ON or the
word OFF, or the symbol for ON or the symbol
for OFF will be visible. SeePassenger Airbag
Status Indicator on page 162.
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{CAUTION:
Even though the passenger sensing
system is designed to turn off the
passenger’s frontal airbag if the system
detects a rear-facing child restraint,
no system is failsafe, and no one can
guarantee that an airbag will not deploy
under some unusual circumstance, even
though it is turned off. We recommend
that rear-facing child restraints be secured
in the rear seat, even if the airbag is off.
If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag
status indicator, it means that the passenger
sensing system has turned off the right front
passenger’s frontal airbag. SeePassenger Sensing
System on page 73for more on this, including
important safety information.If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights
remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there
may be a problem with the lights or the passenger
sensing system. See your dealer for service.
{CAUTION:
If the off indicator and the airbag readiness
light ever come on together, it means that
something may be wrong with the airbag
system. If this ever happens, have the
vehicle serviced promptly, because an
adult-size person sitting in the right
front passenger seat may not have the
protection of the frontal airbag. SeeAirbag
Readiness Light on page 161.
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Check Engine Light
Your vehicle has a
computer which
monitors operation of
the fuel, ignition, and
emission control
systems.
This system is called OBD II (On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to
assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for
the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner
environment. The check engine light comes on
to indicate that there is a problem and service is
required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the
system before any problem is apparent. This may
prevent more serious damage to your vehicle.
This system is also designed to assist your service
technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.Notice:If you keep driving your vehicle
with this light on, after awhile, your emission
controls may not work as well, your fuel
economy may not be as good, and your engine
may not run as smoothly. This could lead to
costly repairs that may not be covered by your
warranty.
Notice:Modications made to the engine,
transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of
your vehicle or the replacement of the original
tires with other than those of the same Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your
vehicle’s emission controls and may cause
this light to come on. Modications to these
systems could lead to costly repairs not
covered by your warranty. This may also
result in a failure to pass a required Emission
Inspection/Maintenance test. SeeAccessories
and Modifications on page 268.
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Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions may contain an octane-enhancing
additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you
buy gasoline whether the fuel contains
MMT.General Motors recommends against the use
of such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can
reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance
of the emission control system may be affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this
occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for
service.Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside
the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may
be hard to nd. Never use leaded gasoline or
any other fuel not recommended in the previous
text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of
improper fuel would not be covered by your
warranty.
To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or
contact a major oil company that does business
in the country where you will be driving.
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Brake Wear
Your vehicle has front disc brakes and may have
rear drum brakes or rear disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that
make a high-pitched warning sound when the
brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound may come and go or be heard all
the time your vehicle is moving, except when
you are pushing on the brake pedal rmly.
{CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that
soon the brakes will not work well. That
could lead to an accident. When you hear
the brake wear warning sound, have your
vehicle serviced.
Notice:Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake pads could result in costly brake repair.Some driving conditions or climates may cause a
brake squeal when the brakes are rst applied
or lightly applied. This does not mean something
is wrong with the brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated,
inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten
wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque
specications.
If your vehicle has rear drum brakes, they do not
have wear indicators, but if you ever hear a rear
brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings
inspected immediately. Also, the rear brake drums
should be removed and inspected each time the
tires are removed for rotation or changing. When
you have the front brake pads replaced, have the
rear brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as
complete axle sets.
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 378
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 381
At Least Once a Month............................ 381
At Least Once a Year.............................. 382
Introduction.............................................. 372
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 379
Maintenance Record................................ 389
Maintenance Requirements...................... 372
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.... 387
Owner Checks and Services.................... 380
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 385
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 375
Using....................................................... 373
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 373
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 168
Manual Lumbar Controls................................. 9
Manual Seats.................................................. 8Manual Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 286
Operation................................................. 116
Manual Windows......................................... 100
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 177
Mirror Reading Lamps................................. 149
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror........................... 125
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...... 125
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 126
Outside Power Mirrors............................. 126
Outside Remote Control Mirror................. 125
MP3 ............................................................ 205
MyGMLink.com............................................ 396
N
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 106
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 387
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O
Odometer.................................................... 159
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 230
Oil
Engine..................................................... 279
Pressure Light.......................................... 171
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 282
Older Children, Restraints............................. 39
Online Owner Center................................... 396
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 127
Other Warning Devices................................ 138
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 155
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 150
Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 126
Power Mirrors.......................................... 126
Remote Control Mirror.............................. 125
Owner Checks and Services....................... 380
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 359
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 119
Shifting Out of......................................... 121
Parking
Brake....................................................... 118
Over Things That Burn............................ 122
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 162
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 155
Passenger Sensing System........................... 73
Passing....................................................... 230
PASS-Key
®III+........................................... 104
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................... 104
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 150
Door Locks................................................ 95
Electrical System..................................... 363
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 110
Windows.................................................. 101
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 38
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock........... 96
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V
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 222
Loading.................................................... 249
Vehicle Data Collection and
Event Data Recorders.............................. 403
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 361
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 362
Vehicle Personalization
DIC .......................................................... 179
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 155
Visors.......................................................... 102
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 157
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 177
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 138
Other Warning Devices............................ 138
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 334
Different Size........................................... 332
Replacement............................................ 335
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 49
Windows..................................................... 100
Manual..................................................... 100
Power...................................................... 101
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