flat tire PONTIAC G6 2010 User Guide

8. Remove all of the
wheel nuts.
9. Remove the flat tire.10. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces,
and spare wheel.
{WARNING:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is
fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after
time. The wheel could come off and cause an
accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust
or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the
vehicle. In an emergency, use a cloth or a paper
towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire
brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 6-90.
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools
Storing a Flat Tire and Tools — All
Models Except GXP and Retractable
Hardtop
{WARNING:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place.
To store the flat tire and jack in the compact spare tire
compartment:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 3-11.
2. Remove the bolt extension (in the yellow sleeve)
from the jack and remove the center cap from the
wheel.3. Collapse the wrench using the same button used to
extend it.
4. Attach the wrench to the jack by placing the tab on
the wrench into the hole on the side of the jack.
Then place the wrench handle over the tab on the
side of the jack.
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A. Cover
B. Wing Nut
C. Extension
D. Flat Tire (valve stem up)
E. Nut
F. Jack
G. Bolt
The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace
the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon
as you can. SeeCompact Spare Tire on page 6-106.
Storing a Flat Tire and
Tools — GXP and Retractable
Hardtop Models
To store the flat tire and jack in the compact spare tire
compartment:
1. Make sure the retractable hardtop is in the up
position.
2. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 3-11.
3. If you have a retractable hardtop model, unlatch the
trunk cargo cover so that it is in the open position.
4. Remove the bolt extension (in the yellow sleeve)
from the jack and remove the center cap from the
wheel.
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9. Place the extension bolt (A) onto the bolt (B).
10. Thread the jack retainer nut (C) until it is at or near
the end of the threads.
11. While placing the flat tire in the wheel tub, reach
under the wheel and lift the extension bolt so the
threaded end of the bolt passes through the center
hole of the wheel.
12. Remove the yellow cap.
13. Secure the tire and wheel with the larger wing nut.
14. Replace the cover.
A. Cover
B. Retainer
C. Flat Tire (Valve
Stem Up)
D. NutE. Bolt Extension
F. Jack and Wheel
Wrench
G. Bolt
The compact spare tire is for temporary use only.
Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire
as soon as you can. SeeCompact Spare Tire on
page 6-106.
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Coverage
Services are provided up to 5 years/100,000 miles
(160 000 km), whichever comes first.
In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is covered. In
Canada, a person driving the vehicle without permission
from the owner is not covered.
Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Pontiac and General Motors of
Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes
or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at
any time without notification.
Pontiac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve
the right to limit services or payment to an owner or
driver if they decide the claims are made too often, or
the same type of claim is made many times.
Services Provided
•Emergency Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel
for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station.
•Lock-Out Service:Service is provided to unlock the
vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may
be available if you have OnStar
®. For security
reasons, the driver must present identification
before this service is given.
•Emergency Tow From a Public Road or
Highway:Tow to the nearest Pontiac dealer for
warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash and
cannot be driven. Assistance is also given when the
vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, or snow.
•Flat Tire Change:Service is provided to change a
flat tire with the spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped,
must be in good condition and properly inflated. It is
the owner’s responsibility for the repair or
replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the
warranty.
•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.
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Flash-to-Pass................................................... 4-5
Flat Tire........................................................6-81
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................6-90
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................6-99
Fluid
Automatic Transmission........................6-27, 6-28
Power Steering...........................................6-37
Windshield Washer......................................6-38
FM Stereo.....................................................4-83
Tire Size.......................................................6-60
Fog Lamps
Bulb Replacement.......................................4-12
Folding the Seatback.......................................2-13
Following Distance..........................................5-31
Format..........................................................4-63
Fuel............................................................... 6-6
Additives...................................................... 6-8
California Fuel.............................................. 6-7
E85 (85% Ethanol)........................................ 6-9
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................6-13
Filling the Tank...........................................6-11
Fuels in Foreign Countries............................6-11
Gage .........................................................4-38
Gasoline Octane........................................... 6-7
Gasoline Specifications.................................. 6-7
Low Fuel Warning Light................................4-39Fuel Economy
Driving for Better.........................................1-21
Fuses..........................................................6-116
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................6-119
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................6-116
Rear Compartment Fuse Block....................6-122
Windshield Wiper.......................................6-115
G
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................4-33
Fuel..........................................................4-38
Speedometer..............................................4-26
Tachometer.................................................4-26
Trip Odometer.............................................4-26
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 6-7
Specifications............................................... 6-7
Glove Box.....................................................3-37
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 8-7
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Radios
Reception...................................................4-83
Setting the Clock.........................................4-53
Theft-Deterrent............................................4-81
Raising the Retractable Hardtop........................3-41
Reading Lamps..............................................4-14
Rear Door Security Locks................................3-10
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides (Sedan and
Coupe Only)...............................................2-32
Rear Window Defogger............................4-19, 4-23
Rearview Mirrors.............................................3-34
Automatic Dimming......................................3-34
Receiving a Call.............................................4-78
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 2-7
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................7-10
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................5-23
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility................. 8-7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 3-3
Remote Start Ready......................................... 3-7
Remote Trunk Release....................................3-12
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 3-5
Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister....6-89
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................6-93
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................6-91
Repair Facility................................................8-12
Replacement Bulbs.........................................6-54
Replacement Parts
Maintenance...............................................7-11
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................6-41Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................8-15
General Motors...........................................8-15
U.S. Government.........................................8-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................2-74
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash.....................................................2-75
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................3-21
Retractable Hardtop........................................3-38
Lowering....................................................3-38
Raising......................................................3-41
Ride Control Systems....................................... 5-5
Electronic Stability (ESC)................................ 5-5
Roadside Assistance Program............................ 8-7
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................5-18
Roof
Retractable Hardtop.....................................3-38
Sunroof......................................................3-37
Running the Vehicle While Parked.....................3-33
S
Safety Belt Pretensioners.................................2-31
Safety Belt Reminder Light...............................4-27
Safety Belts...................................................2-74
Care of ....................................................6-110
Extender....................................................2-35
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................2-20
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Spare Tire
Compact...................................................6-106
Installing....................................................6-93
Removing...................................................6-91
Storing.......................................................6-99
Specifications and Capacities..........................6-125
Speedometer..................................................4-26
Split Bench Seat (60/40)..................................2-13
StabiliTrak Control Indicator Light, Electronic.......4-32
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 3-5
Starter Switch Check........................................ 7-8
Starting the Engine.........................................3-21
Starting the Vehicle........................................... 1-4
Steering.......................................................... 5-8
Steering in Emergencies.................................... 5-8
Steering Tips................................................... 5-8
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................4-82
Steering Wheel, Tilt and Telescopic..................... 4-3
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit...........5-19
Storage Areas
Center Console...........................................3-37
Convenience Net.........................................3-37
Cupholders.................................................3-37
Glove Box..................................................3-37
Storing a Favorite Station.................................1-14
Storing a Flat Tire and Tools — All Models
Except GXP and Retractable Hardtop.............6-99
Storing a Flat Tire and Tools — GXP and
Retractable Hardtop Models........................6-101
Storing a Radio Station....................................4-56Storing Name Tags.........................................4-74
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools — All Models
Except Retractable Hardtop..........................6-104
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools — Retractable
Hardtop Models..........................................6-105
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit......6-89
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................5-17
Sun Visors.....................................................3-16
Sunroof.........................................................3-37
Sunshade Operation........................................3-37
T
Tachometer....................................................4-26
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps.................6-50, 6-51, 6-53
Telescopic Wheel.............................................. 4-3
Temperature – A, B, C....................................6-79
Text Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 8-6
Theft-Deterrent Feature....................................4-81
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................3-16
Content Theft-Deterrent................................3-16
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............3-18
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................3-18
Three-Way Calling..........................................4-79
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 4-3
Time, Setting..................................................4-53
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Tire and Loading Information Label....................5-19
Tire Sealant...................................................6-84
Tires.............................................................6-56
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........................6-112
Buying New Tires........................................6-75
Chains.......................................................6-81
Changing a Flat Tire....................................6-90
Cleaning...................................................6-113
Compact Spare.........................................6-106
Different Size..............................................6-77
High-Speed Operation..................................6-66
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................6-81
Inflation - Tire Pressure................................6-64
Inspection and Rotation................................6-73
Installing the Spare Tire................................6-93
Pressure Light.............................................4-33
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................6-67
Pressure Monitor System..............................6-66
Removing the Flat Tire.................................6-93
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............6-91
Sealant and Compressor Kit.................6-82, 6-89
Sidewall Labeling.........................................6-58
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............6-99
Terminology and Definitions...........................6-61
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................6-78
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................6-79
Wheel Replacement.....................................6-79
When It Is Time for New Tires......................6-74
Winter........................................................6-57To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................3-23
Torque Lock...................................................3-31
Total Weight on the Vehicle’s Tires....................5-30
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................5-23
Towing a Trailer
..........................................5-27
Your Vehicle...............................................5-23
TPMS Malfunction Light and Message...............6-69
TPMS Matching Process for Vehicles with
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........................6-70
TPMS Matching Process for Vehicles without
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........................6-71
TPMS Sensor Matching Process.......................6-70
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 5-6
Off Light.....................................................4-32
Traction – AA, A, B, C.....................................6-78
Trailer Brakes.................................................5-30
Transferring a Call..........................................4-79
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic..................................6-27, 6-28
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................3-24
Transportation Options.....................................8-10
Transportation Program, Courtesy......................8-10
Treadwear.....................................................6-78
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A.........6-78
Trip Odometer................................................4-26
Trunk............................................................3-11
Trunk Lamps..................................................4-14
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