traction control PONTIAC G5 2010 Owner's Guide

Tire Chains
{WARNING:
If your vehicle has P205/55R16 or P205/50R17
size tires, do not use tire chains. They can
damage your vehicle because there is not enough
clearance.
Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper
amount of clearance can cause damage to the
brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The
area damaged by the tire chains could cause you
to lose control of your vehicle and you or others
may be injured in a crash.
Use another type of traction device only if its
manufacturer recommends it for use on your
vehicle and tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s instructions.
To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive
slowly, readjust, or remove the device if it is
contacting your vehicle, and do not spin your
vehicle’s wheels.
If you do find traction devices that will fit, install
them on the front tires.Notice:
If your vehicle has a tire size other than
P205/55R16 or P205/50R17, use tire chains only
where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE
Class S-type chains that are the proper size for
your tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten
them as tightly as possible with the ends securely
fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructions. If you can hear the
chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten
them. If the contact continues, slow down until
it stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with
chains on will damage your vehicle.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving,
especially if you maintain the tires properly. See
Tires on page 6-48 . If air goes out of a tire, It is much
more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever
have a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect
and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.
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Electrical SystemEngine Compartment Fuse Block .................6-105
Floor Console Fuse Block ...........................6-103
Fuses and Circuit Breakers .........................6-103
Headlamp Wiring ....................................... 6-102
Power Windows and Other Power Options ....6-102
Windshield Wiper Fuses .............................6-102
Electronic Immobilizer PASS-Key
®III+ ........................................... 3-17
Electronic Immobilizer Operation PASS-Key
®III+ ........................................... 3-17
Electronic Stability Control ................................. 5-6
Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light ...........4-28
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 6-18
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp ...........4-30
Compartment Overview ................................6-12
Coolant ...................................................... 6-24
Coolant Heater ............................................ 3-23
Coolant Temperature Warning Light ................4-29
Cooling System ........................................... 6-20
Drive Belt Routing ....................................... 7-13
Exhaust ..................................................... 3-33
Oil ............................................................. 6-13
Overheating ................................................ 6-27
Starting ...................................................... 3-22Engine Oil
Life System ................................................ 6-16
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Active Light .....5-11
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Indicator/ Warning Light ............................................. 4-27
Entry/Exit Lighting ........................................... 4-12
Event Data Recorders ..................................... 8-17
Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 2-31F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 6-18
Finish Damage ............................................. 6-100
Fixed Mast Antenna ........................................ 4-84
Flashers, Hazard Warning .................................. 4-3
Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 4-5
Flat Tire ........................................................ 6-70
Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 6-80
Flat Tire, Storing ............................................. 6-90
Fluid Automatic Transmission ................................6-19
Windshield Washer ...................................... 6-28
Fog Lamps Bulb Replacement ....................................... 4-11
Light .......................................................... 4-34
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Tires (cont.)Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............6-90
Terminology and Definitions ...........................6-52
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .........................6-67
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance .................6-68
Wheel Replacement ..................................... 6-68
When It Is Time for New Tires ......................6-64
Towing Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 5-30
Towing a Trailer .................................. 5-33, 5-39
Your Vehicle ............................................... 5-30
Traction Control System (TCS) .................................... 5-8
Traction System Enhanced ................................................... 4-27
Transmission Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 6-19
Transmission Operation, Automatic ....................3-24
Transmission Operation, Manual ........................3-27
Transportation Program, Courtesy ......................8-10
Trunk ............................................................ 3-11
Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 4-4
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 4-4U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................6-67
Up-Shift Light ................................................. 4-25
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Vehicle
Control ........................................................ 5-3
Loading ...................................................... 5-24
Parking Your ............................................... 3-32
Remote Start ................................................ 3-6
Running While Parked .................................. 3-34
Symbols ......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ..................8-16
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............................................ 6-101
Service Parts Identification Label ..................6-101
Vehicle Personalization DIC ........................................................... 4-43
Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 4-17
Visors ........................................................... 3-15
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