snow chains PONTIAC G6 2007 Owners Manual

You will need a well-charged battery to restart the
vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with
your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while.
Then, shut the engine off and close the window
almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start
the engine again and repeat this only when you
feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as
little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as
you can. To help keep warm, you can get out of
the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour or so until help comes.
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,
Mud, Ice, or Snow
In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you
will need to spin the wheels, but you do not
want to spin your wheels too fast. The method
known as rocking can help you get out when you
are stuck, but you must use caution.
If your vehicle has a traction system, the traction
system can often help to free a stuck vehicle.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on page 262,
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 263,
orStabiliTrak
®System on page 265.Ifthestuck condition is too severe for the traction
system to free the vehicle, turn the traction system
off and use the rocking method.
{CAUTION:
If you let your vehicle’s tires spin at high
speed, they can explode, and you or others
could be injured. And, the transaxle or
other parts of the vehicle can overheat.
That could cause an engine compartment
re or other damage. When you are stuck,
spin the wheels as little as possible. Do not
spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as
shown on the speedometer.
Notice:Spinning the wheels can destroy parts
of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you
spin the wheels too fast while shifting
the transaxle back and forth, you can destroy
the transaxle. SeeRocking Your Vehicle to
Get It Out on page 288.
For information about using tire chains on your
vehicle, seeTire Chains on page 389.
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Towing and Road Service Exclusions
Specically excluded from Roadside Assistance
coverage are towing or services for vehicles
operated on a non-public roadway or highway,
nes, impound towing caused by a violation
of local, Municipal, State, Provincial, or Federal
law, and mounting, dismounting or changing
of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices.
Courtesy Transportation
To enhance your ownership experience, we and
our participating dealers are proud to offer
Courtesy Transportation, a customer support
program for new vehicles.
For warranty repairs during the Bumper-to-Bumper
(U.S.) or Base Warranty Coverage period
(Canada), provided by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, interim transportation may be available
under the Courtesy Transportation program.
Several courtesy transportation options are
available to assist in reducing your inconvenience
when warranty repairs are required.Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty and is available only
at participating dealers. A separate booklet entitled
“Warranty and Owner Assistance Information”
furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed
warranty coverage information.
Scheduling Service Appointments
When your vehicle requires warranty service, you
should contact your dealer and request an
appointment. By scheduling a service appointment
and advising your service consultant of your
transportation needs, your dealer can help
minimize your inconvenience.
If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the
service department immediately, keep driving it
until it can be scheduled for service, unless,
of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is,
please call your dealership, let them know this, and
ask for instructions.
If the dealer requests that you simply drop the
vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as
early in the work day as possible to allow for
the same day repair.
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Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 287
Sun Visors.................................................. 117
Sunroof....................................................... 150
T
Tachometer................................................. 194
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps, and
Back-Up Lamps..................364, 365, 367
TCS Active Light......................................... 201
TCS Warning Light...................................... 201
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 248
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 118
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 118
PASS-Key
®III+........................................ 120
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................ 120
Throttle, Adjustable...................................... 127
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 167
Tires........................................................... 370
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..................... 410
Buying New Tires..................................... 383
Chains..................................................... 389Tires (cont.)
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 390
Cleaning.................................................. 411
Compact Spare Tire................................. 403
Different Size........................................... 385
High-Speed Operation.............................. 381
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 390
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 379
Inspection and Rotation............................ 381
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 394
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 394
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 392
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools......... 400
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 372
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 376
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 386
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 387
Wheel Replacement................................. 388
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 383
Winter Tires............................................. 372
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 294
Towing a Trailer....................................... 296
Your Vehicle............................................. 293
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