towing PONTIAC G6 2009 Owner's Guide

(l)Change automatic transmission fluid if the vehicle is
mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
(m)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks, or
obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary.
Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specied to help ensure vehicle safety,
dependability, and emission control performance. Your
dealer/retailer can assist with these checks and services.Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to the
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Notice:It is important to check the engine oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure to
keep the engine oil at the proper level can cause
damage to the engine not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-21.
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Battery Jump Start:Service is provided to jump
start a dead battery.
Trip Interruption Benets and Assistance:
If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure,
incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the
5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km) Powertrain
warranty period. Items considered are hotel, meals,
and rental car.
Services Not Included in Roadside
Assistance
Impound towing caused by violation of any laws.
Legal nes.
Mounting, dismounting or changing of snow tires,
chains, or other traction devices.
Towing or services for vehicles driven on a
non-public road or highway.
Services Specic to Canadian
Purchased Vehicles
Fuel delivery:Reimbursement is approximately
$5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be
restricted. Propane and other fuels are not
provided through this service.
Lock-Out Service:Vehicle registration is required.
Trip Routing Service:Detailed maps of North
America are provided when requested either with the
most direct route or the most scenic route. There
is a limit of six requests per year. Additional travel
information is also available. Allow three weeks for
delivery.
Trip Interruption Benets and Assistance:Must
be over 250 kilometres from where your trip was
started to qualify. General Motors of Canada Limited
requires pre-authorization, original detailed receipts,
and a copy of the repair orders. Once authorization
has been received, the Roadside Assistance advisor
will help you make arrangements and explain how to
receive payment.
Alternative Service:If assistance cannot be
provided right away, the Roadside Assistance
advisor may give you permission to get local
emergency road service. You will receive payment,
up to $100, after sending the original receipt to
Roadside Assistance. Mechanical failures may be
covered, however any cost for parts and labor for
repairs not covered by the warranty are the owner
responsibility.
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If a Crash Occurs
Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash.
Check to make sure that you are all right. If you
are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your
vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured.
If there has been an injury, call emergency services
for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all
matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle
only if its position puts you in danger or you are
instructed to move it by a police officer.
Give only the necessary and requested information
to police and other parties involved in the crash.
Do not discuss your personal condition, mental
frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the crash.
This will help guard against post-crash legal action.
If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside
Assistance. SeeRoadside Assistance Program on
page 7-7for more information.
If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the
towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the
tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name,
the service’s name, and the phone number.
Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is
towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance
information and registration if you keep these items
in your vehicle.
Gather the important information you will need from
the other driver. Things like name, address, phone
number, driver’s license number, vehicle license
plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle
Identication Number (VIN), insurance company and
policy number, and a general description of the
damage to the other vehicle.
If possible, call your insurance company from the
scene of the crash. They will walk you through the
information they will need. If they ask for a police
report, phone or go to the police department
headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of
the report for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces
with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be
necessary. This is especially true if there are no
injuries and both vehicles are driveable.
Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your
vehicle. Whether you select a dealer/retailer or a
private collision repair facility to x the damage,
make sure you are comfortable with them.
Remember, you will have to feel comfortable
with their work for a long time.
Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and
make sure you understand what work will be
performed on your vehicle. If you have a question,
ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome
this opportunity.
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P
Paint, Damage..............................................5-107
Parade Dimming.............................................3-17
Park
Headlamps Off in Park.................................3-14
Shifting Into................................................2-32
Shifting Out of............................................2-34
Park Brake....................................................2-31
Parking
Over Things That Burn.................................2-34
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-33
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-69
Passing.........................................................4-11
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer...............2-19
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation . . . 2-19
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 5-5
Power
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.......................................5-110
Lift Seat.....................................................1-12
Retained Accessory.....................................2-22
Seat ............................................................ 1-5
Steering Fluid.............................................5-39
Windows....................................................2-15Pressure Cap.................................................5-37
Privacy..........................................................7-16
Event Data Recorders..................................7-17
Navigation System.......................................7-18
OnStar.......................................................7-18
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-18
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock...............2-10
R
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID), Privacy....7-18
Radio(s)........................................................3-54
Radios
Reception...................................................3-69
Setting the Clock.........................................3-53
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-68
Raising the Retractable Hardtop........................2-47
Reading Lamps..............................................3-17
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-11
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-37
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-37
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-13
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-26
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Theft-Deterrent Systems (cont.)
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-17
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............2-19
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................2-19
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Time, Setting..................................................3-53
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-37
Tires.............................................................5-59
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........................5-107
Buying New Tires........................................5-78
Chains.......................................................5-84
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-86
Cleaning...................................................5-107
Compact Spare Tire...................................5-101
Different Size..............................................5-80
High-Speed Operation..................................5-68
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-85
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-67
Inspection and Rotation................................5-76
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-89
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-71
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-69
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-89
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-87Tires (cont.)
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-94
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-61
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-64
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-80
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-82
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-83
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-77
Winter Tires................................................5-60
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-26
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-30
Your Vehicle...............................................4-26
Traction
Control System Active Light
..........................3-36
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-7
Control System Warning Light.......................3-36
Stabilitrak
®System........................................ 4-6
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-29
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-26
Trip Odometer................................................3-30
Trunk............................................................2-12
Trunk Lamps..................................................3-17
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
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