winter tires PONTIAC G6 2010 Owners Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: PONTIAC, Model Year: 2010, Model line: G6, Model: PONTIAC G6 2010Pages: 448, PDF Size: 2.5 MB
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Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the
tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice
can occur at about 32°F (0°C) when freezing rain begins
to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoid driving on wet
ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated with salt
or sand.
Drive with caution, whatever the condition. Accelerate
gently so traction is not lost. Accelerating too quickly
causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under
the tires slick, so there is even less traction.
Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too
fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface
under the tires even more.If the vehicle has theTraction Control System (TCS)
on page 5-6, it improves the ability to accelerate on
slippery roads, but slow down and adjust your driving to
the road conditions. When driving through deep snow,
turn off the traction control system to help maintain
vehicle motion at lower speeds.
TheAntilock Brake System (ABS) on page 5-4improves
vehicle stability during hard stops on a slippery roads,
but apply the brakes sooner than when on dry
pavement.
Allow greater following distance on any slippery road
and watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can occur
on otherwise clear roads in shaded areas. The surface
of a curve or an overpass can remain icy when the
surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden steering
maneuvers and braking while on ice.
Turn off cruise control, if equipped, on slippery surfaces.
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Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Retractable Hardtop
and Coupe)..............................................6-50
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps (Sedan)........................6-50
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps (Coupe)........................6-51
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps (Retractable Hardtop)......6-53
License Plate Lamp......................................6-54
Replacement Bulbs.......................................6-54
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............6-55
Tires..............................................................6-56
Winter Tires.................................................6-57
Tire Sidewall Labeling...................................6-58
Tire Terminology and Definitions.....................6-61
Inflation - Tire Pressure.................................6-64
High-Speed Operation...................................6-66
Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................6-66
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation.....................6-67
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................6-73
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................6-74
Buying New Tires.........................................6-75Different Size Tires and Wheels......................6-77
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................6-78
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................6-79
Wheel Replacement......................................6-79
Tire Chains..................................................6-81
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................6-81
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit....................6-82
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage.........6-89
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................6-90
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools................6-91
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................6-93
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............6-99
Compact Spare Tire....................................6-106
Appearance Care..........................................6-107
Interior Cleaning.........................................6-107
Fabric/Carpet..............................................6-108
Leather......................................................6-109
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................6-109
Care of Safety Belts....................................6-110
Weatherstrips.............................................6-110
Washing Your Vehicle..................................6-110
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
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