service indicator PONTIAC G6 2007 Owners Manual

In many crashes severe enough to inate the
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 461.
Let only qualied technicians work on the
airbag system. Improper service can mean that
the airbag system will not work properly.
See your dealer for service.
Passenger Sensing System
Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system.
The passenger airbag status indicator on the
instrument panel will be visible when you turn your
ignition key to ON or START. The words ON
and OFF or the symbol for on and off, will
be visible during the system check. If you use
remote start to start your vehicle from a distance,
if equipped, you may not see 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. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 197.
The passenger sensing system will turn off the
right front passenger’s frontal airbag under certain
conditions. The driver’s airbags are not part of
the passenger sensing system.
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{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light in the
instrument panel cluster ever comes on
and stays on, 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’s seat
may not have the protection of the frontal
airbag. SeeAirbag Readiness Light on
page 196for more on this, including
important safety information.
A thick layer of additional material such as a
blanket, or aftermarket equipment such as seat
covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers,
can affect how well the passenger sensing system
operates. Remove any additional material from
the seat cushion before reinstalling or securing the
child restraint and before a small occupant,
including a small adult, sits in the right front
passenger’s seat. You may want to consider not
using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment ifyour vehicle has the passenger sensing system.
SeeAdding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 93for more information about
modications that can affect how the system
operates.
The passenger sensing system may suppress the
airbag deployment when liquid is soaked into
the seat. If this happens, the off indicator in the
passenger airbag status indicator and the
airbag readiness light on the instrument panel will
be lit. The system should resume normal
operation after the seat is allowed to dry. If the
system operates incorrectly after the seat
has dried, have your dealer check the system.
{CAUTION:
Stowing of articles under the passenger’s
seat or between the passenger’s seat
cushion and seatback may interfere with
the proper operation of the passenger
sensing system.
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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®and Compass
Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming
rearview mirror with a compass and OnStar®
controls. For more information about OnStar®,
seeOnStar®System on page 148.
The automatic dimming feature turns on each time
the vehicle is started. To turn automatic dimming
off or on, press the left button below the mirror.
A green indicator light will be on when automatic
dimming is on.
There are also three OnStar
®buttons located at
the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more
information on the system and how to subscribe
to OnStar
®. SeeOnStar®System on page 148for
more information about the service OnStar®
provides.
Compass Operation
Press the on/off button once to turn the compass
on or off.
When the ignition and the compass feature are
on, the compass will show two character boxes for
a few seconds. After a few seconds, the mirror
will display the current compass direction.
Compass Calibration
If after a few seconds the display does not show a
compass direction, (N for North for example), there
may be a strong magnetic eld interfering with the
compass. Such interference may be caused by a
magnetic antenna mount, note pad holder, or
similar object. If the letter C appears in the compass
window, the compass may need to be reset or
calibrated.
The mirror can be calibrated by driving the vehicle
in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the
display reads a direction.
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Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate
a rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun
visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat
in the front.” This is because the risk to the
rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.
{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 87for 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. See
Airbag Readiness Light on page 196.
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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 308.
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However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels
containing more than 10% ethanol must not be
used in vehicles that were not designed for
those fuels.
Notice:Your vehicle was not designed for
fuel that contains methanol. Do not use
fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal
parts in your fuel system and also damage
the plastic and rubber parts. That damage
would not be covered under your warranty.
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 four-wheel 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 your 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.
Brake linings should always be replaced as
complete axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return
to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase
in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake
trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without
the vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.
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Light (cont.)
Security................................................... 207
StabiliTrak
®Indicator................................ 203
StabiliTrak®Not Ready............................. 203
TCS Warning Light.................................. 201
Traction Control System Active................. 201
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning................................................ 201
Lighting
Entry/Exit................................................. 179
Parade Dimming...................................... 179
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 288
Lockout Protection....................................... 112
Locks
Automatic Door Lock................................ 110
Delayed Locking...................................... 110
Door........................................................ 108
Lockout Protection................................... 112
Power Door............................................. 109
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock....... 111
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 111
Loss of Control........................................... 271
Low Fuel Warning Light............................... 208
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop................ 154
Lumbar
Manual Controls......................................... 10
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 434
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 438
At Least Once a Month............................ 438
At Least Once a Year .............................. 439
Introduction.............................................. 428
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 436
Maintenance Record................................ 446
Maintenance Requirements...................... 428
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts............................... 443
Owner Checks and Services.................... 438
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants......... 442
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 431
Using....................................................... 429
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 428
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 204
Manual Lumbar Controls............................... 10
Manual Seats.................................................. 9
Manual Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 338
Operation................................................. 134
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 212
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Seats (cont.)
Heated Seats............................................. 11
Manual........................................................ 9
Manual Lumbar.......................................... 10
Power Lift Seat.......................................... 20
Power Seat................................................ 10
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 12
Seatback Latches...................................... 16
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position..................................... 69
Right Front Seat Position........................... 71
Security Light.............................................. 207
Service........................................................ 308
Accessories and Modications.................. 308
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle......................................... 310
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 309
Doing Your Own Work............................. 309
Engine Soon Light................................... 204
Publications Ordering Information............. 468
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......... 92
Setting the Time
Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)..................................... 221
Radios without Radio Data
Systems (RDS)..................................... 220Sheet Metal Damage................................... 411
Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 136
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 138
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................ 36
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 168
Spare Tire
Compact.................................................. 403
Installing.................................................. 394
Removing................................................ 392
Storing..................................................... 400
Specications, Capacities............................ 424
Speedometer............................................... 194
Split Bench Seat (60/40)............................... 20
StabiliTrak
®System..................................... 265
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light........................... 203
StabiliTrak®Not Ready Light........................ 203
Starting Your Engine................................... 125
Steering...................................................... 266
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 248
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 167
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area................... 150
Convenience Net..................................... 150
Cupholder(s)............................................ 150
Glove Box................................................ 150
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Traction
Control System Active Light..................... 201
Control System (TCS).............................. 262
Control System Warning Light.................. 201
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)............. 263
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
Active Light.......................................... 202
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
Warning Light....................................... 202
StabiliTrak
®System................................. 265
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic..............................332, 335
Fluid, Manual........................................... 338
Transaxle Operation, Automatic................... 129
Transaxle Operation, Manual....................... 134
Trip Odometer............................................. 194
Trunk.......................................................... 113
Trunk Lamps............................................... 180
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 168
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 168
U
Understanding Radio Reception................... 249
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 386
V
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 258
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 288
Parking Your............................................ 138
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders................................................ 461
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 414
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 414
Vehicle Personalization
DIC .......................................................... 216
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 191
Visors.......................................................... 117
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 192
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 212
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 166
Other Warning Devices............................ 166
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
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