check engine light PONTIAC G6 2007 User Guide

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive
in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy
braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic.
This is a mistake. The brakes may not have time to
cool between hard stops. The brakes will wear out
much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you
keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic
following distances, you will eliminate a lot of
unnecessary braking. That means better braking
and longer brake life.
If your vehicle’s engine ever stops while you are
driving, brake normally but do not pump the
brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to
push down. If the engine stops, you will still have
some power brake assist. But you will use it
when you brake. Once the power assist is used
up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal
will be harder to push.
Adding non-GM accessories can affect your
vehicle’s performance. SeeAccessories and
Modications on page 308.Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Your vehicle may have the Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking
system that will help prevent a braking skid.
If your vehicle has ABS,
this warning light on the
instrument panel will
come on briey when
you start your vehicle.
When you start your engine, or when you begin to
drive away, ABS will check itself. You may hear a
momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is
going on, and you may even notice that your brake
pedal moves or pulses a little. This is normal.
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Once you are moving on the freeway, make
certain you allow a reasonable following distance.
Expect to move slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the
proper lane well in advance. If you miss your
exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and
back up. Drive on to the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite
sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce
your speed according to your speedometer, not
to your sense of motion. After driving for any
distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think
you are going slower than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. If
you must start when you are not fresh — such
as after a day’s work — do not plan to make too
many miles that rst part of the journey. Wear
comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily
drive in.Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it
needs service, have it done before starting out. Of
course, you will nd experienced and able
service experts in GM dealerships all across North
America. They will be ready and willing to help
if you need it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir
full? Are all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:Have you
checked all levels?
Lamps:Are they all working? Are the lenses
clean?
Tires:They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough
for long-distance driving? Are the tires
all inated to the recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts:What is the weather
outlook along your route? Should you
delay your trip a short time to avoid a major
storm system?
Maps:Do you have up-to-date maps?
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You can run the engine to keep warm, but be
careful.
{CAUTION:
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your
vehicle. This can cause deadly CO
(carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO
could overcome you and kill you. You
cannot see it or smell it, so you might not
know it is in your vehicle. Clear away
snow from around the base of your
vehicle, especially any that is blocking
your exhaust pipe. And check around
again from time to time to be sure snow
does not collect there.
Open a window just a little on the side of
the vehicle that is away from the wind.
This will help keep CO out.
Run your engine only as long as you must. This
saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a
little faster than just idle. That is, push the
accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the
heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
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Checking Coolant
The engine coolant surge tank is located in the
rear of the engine compartment. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 318for more
information on location.
{CAUTION:
Turning the surge tank pressure cap when
the engine and radiator are hot can allow
steam and scalding liquids to blow out
and burn you badly. Never turn the surge
tank pressure cap — even a little — when
the engine and radiator are hot.
The vehicle must be on a level surface. When
your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at
the FULL COLD mark or slightly higher.
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Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 368
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and
Back-Up Lamps...................364, 365, 367
Buying New Tires........................................ 383
C
Calibration..........................................143, 145
California Fuel............................................. 311
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 309
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 424
Carbon Monoxide..............113, 140, 282, 296
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 408
Your CD Player........................................ 250
Your CDs ................................................. 250
Center Console Storage Area...................... 150
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL).........................363, 364
Chains, Tire................................................. 389
Charging System Light................................ 199Check
Engine Light............................................ 204
Checking Things Under the Hood ................ 316
Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 412
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 53
Infants and Young Children........................ 49
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children....... 60
Older Children........................................... 46
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position................................. 69
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 71
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 58
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 410
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 409
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 406
Finish Care.............................................. 409
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 404
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces.......................... 407
Leather.................................................... 407
Tires........................................................ 411
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Dome Lamp................................................ 179
Door
Automatic Door Lock................................ 110
Delayed Locking...................................... 110
Door Ajar Reminder................................. 109
Locks....................................................... 108
Power Door Locks................................... 109
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock....... 111
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 111
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 27
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 209
DIC Operation and Displays..................... 209
DIC Vehicle Personalization..................... 216
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 212
Driving
At Night................................................... 272
City.......................................................... 277
Defensive................................................. 254
Drunken................................................... 255
Freeway................................................... 278
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 280
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 274
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 288
Winter...................................................... 282E
Easy Entry Seat............................................ 17
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 415
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 418
Fuses...................................................... 415
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 416
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 415
Rear Compartment Fuse Block ................ 421
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 415
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 330
Battery..................................................... 355
Check and Service Engine Soon Light........ 204
Coolant.................................................... 339
Coolant Heater......................................... 128
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 203
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 444
Engine Compartment Overview ................ 318
Exhaust................................................... 140
Oil ........................................................... 325
Oil Life System........................................ 328
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G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 203
Fuel......................................................... 208
Speedometer........................................... 194
Tachometer.............................................. 194
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 310
Specications........................................... 310
Glove Box................................................... 150
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 455
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 166
Head Restraints............................................ 15
Headlamps.................................................. 174
Automatic Headlamp System.................... 177
Bulb Replacement.................................... 361
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 176
Delayed................................................... 176
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 169
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 361Headlamps (cont.)
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps........... 362
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 169
On Reminder........................................... 175
Headlamps Off in Park (P).......................... 175
Heated Seats................................................ 11
Heater................................................182, 187
Highbeam On Light..................................... 208
High-Speed Operation, Tires........................ 381
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 280
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 280
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 316
Release................................................... 317
Horn............................................................ 167
How to Use This Manual ................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 27
Hydraulic Clutch.......................................... 338
I
Ignition Positions......................................... 122
Infants and Young Children, Restraints .......... 49
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 379
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Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
Compass.............................................. 145
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
OnStar
®and Compass......................... 143
Manual Rearview Mirror........................... 142
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...... 142
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 147
Outside Power Mirrors............................. 147
MyGMLink.com............................................ 453
N
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 122
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts....... 443
O
Odometer.................................................... 194
Odometer, Trip............................................ 194
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 269
Oil
Engine..................................................... 325
Pressure Light.......................................... 207Oil, Engine Oil Life System ......................... 328
Older Children, Restraints............................. 46
Online Owner Center................................... 453
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 148
Other Warning Devices................................ 166
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 191
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 181
Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 147
Power Mirrors.......................................... 147
Overhead Console Reading Lamps............. 180
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 344
Owner Checks and Services....................... 438
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 411
Parade Dimming.......................................... 180
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 136
Shifting Out of......................................... 138
Park (P) Headlamps Off in Park (P)............ 175
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Remote Keyless Entry System.................... 100
Remote Keyless Entry System,
Operation................................................. 101
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.......................................... 394
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 392
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 368
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 467
General Motors........................................ 467
United States Government....................... 466
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 94
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 95
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 124
Retractable Hardtop..................................... 153
Lowering.................................................. 154
Raising.................................................... 157
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 37
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 456
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 288
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 444
Running the Engine While Parked............... 141S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 195
Pretensioners............................................. 45
Reminder Light........................................ 195
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 408
Driver Position........................................... 27
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 27
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 26
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 42
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 38
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 37
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 45
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 37
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 22
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster.................... 36
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 431
Seatback Latches.......................................... 16
Seats
60/40 Split Bench Seat.............................. 20
Easy Entry Seat........................................ 17
Head Restraints......................................... 15
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