clock PONTIAC G6 2007 User Guide

Radio Data System (RDS)
The audio system has a Radio Data System
(RDS). RDS features are available for use only on
FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
With RDS, the radio can do the following:
Seek to stations broadcasting the selected
type of programming
Receive announcements concerning local and
national emergencies
Display messages from radio stations
Seek to stations with traffic announcements
This system relies upon receiving specic
information from these stations and only works
when the information is available. In rare cases, a
radio station may broadcast incorrect information
that causes the radio features to work improperly.
If this happens, contact the radio station.
While the radio is tuned to an RDS station, the
station name or call letters appear on the display
instead of the frequency. RDS stations can
also provide the time of day, a program type (PTY)
for current programming, and the name of the
program being broadcast.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in
the 48 contiguous United States and Canada.
XM™ offers a large variety of coast-to-coast
channels including music, news, sports, talk,
traffic/weather (U.S. subscribers), and children’s
programming. XM™ provides digital quality
audio and text information that includes song title
and artist name. A service fee is required in
order to receive the XM™ service. For more
information, contact XM™; In the U.S. at
www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696)
or in Canada at www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-GET-XMSR (438-9677).
Playing the Radio
O
(Power):Press this knob to turn the system
on and off.
u(Volume):Turn this knob to clockwise or
counterclockwise increase or to decrease
the volume.
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Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more
effective than braking. For example, you come
over a hill and nd a truck stopped in your lane,
or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or
a child darts out from between parked cars and
stops right in front of you. You can avoid
these problems by braking — if you can stop in
time. But sometimes you cannot; there is not room.
That is the time for evasive action — steering
around the problem.
Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies
like these. First apply your brakes — but, unless
you have anti-lock brakes, not enough to lock your
wheels.
SeeBraking on page 258. It is better to remove as
much speed as you can from a possible collision.
Then steer around the problem, to the left or
right depending on the space available.An emergency like this requires close attention and
a quick decision. If you are holding the steering
wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock
positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very
quickly without removing either hand. But you
have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly
straighten the wheel once you have avoided the
object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason to practice defensive
driving at all times and wear safety belts properly.
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Filling the Tank
{CAUTION:
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel re
can cause bad injuries. To help avoid
injuries to you and others, read and follow
all the instructions on the pump island.
Turn off your engine when you are
refueling. Do not smoke if you are near
fuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep
sparks, ames, and smoking materials
away from fuel. Do not leave the fuel
pump unattended when refueling your
vehicle. This is against the law in some
places. Keep children away from the fuel
pump; never let children pump fuel.The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged
fuel door on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly
counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it;
if the cap is released too soon, it will spring
back to the right.
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While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from
the hook on the fuel door.
{CAUTION:
If you spill fuel and then something
ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel
can spray out on you if you open the fuel
cap too quickly. This spray can happen if
your tank is nearly full, and is more likely
in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly
and wait for any hiss noise to stop. Then
unscrew the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overll
the tank, and wait a few seconds after you have
nished pumping before removing the nozzle.
Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon
as possible. SeeWashing Your Vehicle on
page 408.
When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it
clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The
diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap hasbeen left off or improperly installed. This would
allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 204.
The CHECK GAS CAP message will be displayed
on the Driver Information Center (DIC) if the fuel
cap is not properly installed. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 212for more information.
{CAUTION:
If a re starts while you are refueling, do
not remove the nozzle. Shut off the ow
of fuel by shutting off the pump or by
notifying the station attendant. Leave the
area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to
get the right type. Your dealer can get one
for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not
t properly. This may cause your malfunction
indicator lamp to light and may damage
your fuel tank and emissions system. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 204.
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{CAUTION:
Adding only plain water to your cooling
system can be dangerous. Plain water, or
some other liquid such as alcohol, can
boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is
set for the proper coolant mixture. With
plain water or the wrong mixture, your
engine could get too hot but you would
not get the overheat warning. Your engine
could catch re and you or others could
be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and DEX-COOL
®coolant.
Notice:In cold weather, water can freeze and
crack the engine, radiator, heater core and
other parts. Use the recommended coolant
and the proper coolant mixture.
{CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant
on hot engine parts. Coolant contains
ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine
parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant
on a hot engine.
1. You can remove the coolant surge tank
pressure cap when the cooling system,
including the coolant surge tank pressure cap
and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise
about two or two and one-half turns.
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. This
will allow any pressure still left to be vented out
the discharge hose.
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3. Pull back the front fascia then pull the
headlamp assembly forward, out of the
vehicle. You need to pry the headlamp
assembly away from the fender. This frees
the ball stud from its retainer in the fender
bracket.
You might want someone to assist you with
the removal of the headlamp assembly to avoid
possible damage to the vehicle.
4. Remove the bulb access cover by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
pull out the bulb assembly.
6. Disconnect the bulb socket from the wiring
harness for headlamps.
For the front turn signal/parking or sidemarker
bulbs, unclip the bulb from the socket.
7. Install a new bulb.
8. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the
bulb assembly and headlamp assembly.Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Sedan)
To replace a center high-mounted stoplamp
(CHMSL) bulb, do the following:
1. Open the trunk lid. SeeTrunk on page 113for
more information.
2. Locate the center high-mounted stoplamp
(CHMSL) on the inside of the trunk lid.
3. Unclip the wiring harness by using a tool to
disengage the connector.
4. Remove the cover by pressing the tabs at
either end with a tool.
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5. Remove the bulb by turning it
counterclockwise.
6. Install a new bulb.
7. Reverse Steps 3 through 5 to reinstall the
bulb assembly.
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)
(Retractable Hardtop and Coupe)
If your vehicle has this component and it needs
replacement, it is recommended that it be replaced
as a unit by your dealer.
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps (Sedan)
A. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal
B. Sidemarker Lamp
C. Back-up Lamp
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To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 113
for more information.
2. Remove the convenience net, if the vehicle
has one.
3. Remove the wing nuts holding the trunk trim.
4. Remove the two nuts, which hold the taillamp
assembly, from inside the vehicle.
5. Remove the taillamp assembly.
6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to
remove.7. Pull the bulb from the socket.
8. Install a new bulb.
9. Reverse Steps 2 through 7 to reinstall the
taillamp assembly.
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps (Coupe)
A. Sidemarker Lamp
B. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp
C. Back-up Lamp
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To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 113
for more information.
2. Remove the convenience net, if the vehicle
has one.
3. Remove the two wing nuts from the trunk trim
to expose the hex nuts.
4. Remove the three hex nuts retaining the
taillamp assembly.5. Pull the assembly off to the side to release it
from the rear of the vehicle.
6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to
remove.
7. Pull the bulb from the bulb socket.
8. Install a new bulb.
9. Reverse Steps 3 through 5 to reinstall the
taillamp assembly.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
(Retractable Hardtop)
A. Sidemarker Lamp
B. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp
C. Back-up LampTo replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 113
for more information.
2. Locate the three rubber covers in the trunk trim,
near the taillamp assembly and remove them.
3. Remove the two nuts and one bolt retaining
the taillamp assembly.
4. Pull off the assembly to the side to release it
from the vehicle.
5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to
remove.
6. Pull the bulb from the bulb socket.
7. Install a new bulb.
8. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to reinstall the
taillamp assembly.
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