maintenance schedule PONTIAC G5 2007 User Guide

Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level
and change as recommended.
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The
Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties.
See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet
or your dealer for details.
Maintenance Requirements
Notice:Maintenance intervals, checks,
inspections, replacement parts, and
recommended uids and lubricants as
prescribed in this manual are necessary to
keep your vehicle in good working condition.
Any damage caused by failure to follow
scheduled maintenance may not be covered
by warranty.
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Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep
your vehicle in good working condition, but also
helps the environment. All recommended
maintenance is important. Improper vehicle
maintenance can even affect the quality of the air
we breathe. Improper uid levels or the wrong
tire ination can increase the level of emissions
from your vehicle. To help protect our environment,
and to keep your vehicle in good condition, be
sure to maintain your vehicle properly.
Using the Maintenance Schedule
We at General Motors want to help you keep your
vehicle in good working condition. But we do
not know exactly how you will drive it. You may
drive very short distances only a few times a week.
Or you may drive long distances all the time in
very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehicle
in making deliveries. Or you may drive it to
work, to do errands, or in many other ways.
Because of all the different ways people use their
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may need
more frequent checks and replacements. So please
read the following and note how you drive. If you
have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in
good condition, see your GM Goodwrench
®dealer.
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This schedule is for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits. You will nd these limits
on the Tire and Loading Information label.
SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 249.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within
legal driving limits.
use the recommended fuel. SeeGasoline
Octane on page 270.
The services inScheduled Maintenance on
page 375should be performed when indicated.
SeeAdditional Required Services on page 378and
Maintenance Footnotes on page 379for further
information.
{CAUTION:
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle
can be dangerous. In trying to do some
jobs, you can be seriously injured. Do your
own maintenance work only if you have the
required know-how and the proper tools
and equipment for the job. If you have any
doubt, see your GM Goodwrench
®dealer to
have a qualied technician do the work.
Some maintenance services can be complex.
So, unless you are technically qualied and have
the necessary equipment, you should have
your GM Goodwrench
®dealer do these jobs.
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When you go to your GM Goodwrench®dealer for
your service needs, you will know that GM-trained
and supported service technicians will perform
the work using genuine GM parts.
If you want to purchase service information,
seeService Publications Ordering Information
on page 410.
Owner Checks and Services on page 380tells you
what should be checked, when to check it, and
what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in
good condition.
The proper replacement parts, uids, and
lubricants to use are listed inRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 385andNormal
Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 387.
When your vehicle is serviced, make sure these
are used. All parts should be replaced and all
necessary repairs done before you or anyone else
drives the vehicle. We recommend the use of
genuine GM parts.Scheduled Maintenance
When the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes
on, it means that service is required for your
vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is
possible that, if you are driving under the best
conditions, the engine oil life system may not
indicate that vehicle service is necessary for over a
year. However, your engine oil and lter must be
changed at least once a year and at this time the
system must be reset. Your GM Goodwrench
®
dealer has GM-trained service technicians who will
perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset
the system.
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Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 279. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 282.An Emission Control Service.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (j).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 284.See footnote (k).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 328and “Tire Wear Inspection” inAt Least Once a Month
on page 381.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels and add uid as
needed.••
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services”
in this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
Replace passenger compartment air lter.See footnote (l).•
Inspect throttle system.See footnote (g).•
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Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service,
and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. SeeMaintenance Requirements on page 372.
Any additional information fromOwner Checks and Services on page 380can be added on the following
record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record
DateOdometer
ReadingServiced ByMaintenanceIor
MaintenanceIIServices Performed
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Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center
(United States only)
The Owner Center is a resource for your GM
ownership needs. Specic vehicle information
can be found in one place.
The Online Owner Center allows you to:
Get e-mail service reminders.
Access information about your specic
vehicle, including tips and videos and
an electronic version of this owner manual.
Keep track of your vehicle’s service history
and maintenance schedule.
Find GM dealers for service nationwide.
Receive special promotions and privileges
only available to members.
Refer to www.MyGMLink.com on the web for
updated information and to register your vehicle.
My GM Canada (Canada only)
My GM Canada is a password-protected section
of gmcanada.com where you can save information
on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and
use handy tools and forms with greater ease.
Here are a few of the valuable tools and services
you will have access to:
My Showroom: Find and save information on
vehicles and current offers in your area.
My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as
address and phone number for each of
your preferred GM Dealers or Retailers.
My Driveway: Receive service reminders and
helpful advice on owning and maintaining
your vehicle.
My Preferences: Manage your prole,
subscribe to E-News and use tools and forms
with greater ease.
To sign up to My GM Canada, visit the My GM
Canada section within www.gmcanada.com.
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Owner’s Information
Owner publications are written specically for
owners and intended to provide basic operational
information about the vehicle. The owner’s
manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for
all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual,
and Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are
available for current and past model GM vehicles.
To request an order form, please specify year
and model name of the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on
the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com
Or you can write to:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and
without incurring obligation. Allow ample time
for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are
to make checks payable in U.S. funds.
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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
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New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 106
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 387
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Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 160
Pretensioners............................................. 38
Reminder Light........................................ 160
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 356
Driver Position........................................... 22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 22
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 21
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 35
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 32
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 31
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 38
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 31
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 16
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster.................... 30
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 375Seats
Driver Seat Height Adjuster.......................... 9
Easy Entry Seat........................................ 14
Head Restraints......................................... 13
Heated Seats............................................. 10
Manual........................................................ 8
Manual Lumbar............................................ 9
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 10
Split Folding Rear Seat.............................. 15
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position..................................... 57
Right Front Seat Position........................... 60
Security Light.............................................. 172
Service........................................................ 268
Accessories and Modications.................. 268
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle......................................... 270
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 269
Doing Your Own Work............................. 269
Engine Soon Light................................... 168
Publications Ordering Information............. 410
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