belt PONTIAC G8 2009 Workshop Manual

Service and
Maintenance
Service and Maintenance
Introduction.......................11-1
Maintenance
Requirements..................11-2
Your Vehicle and the
Environment....................11-2
Using the Maintenance
Schedule.........................11-2
Scheduled Maintenance. . . .11-4
Additional Required
Services..........................11-6
Maintenance Footnotes.....11-7
Owner Checks and
Services..........................11-9
At Each Fuel Fill...............11-9
At Least Once a Month. . . .11-9
At Least Once a Year.....11-10
Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants...............11-12
Maintenance
Replacement Parts........11-13
Engine Drive Belt
Routing..........................11-14
Maintenance Record........11-15
Service and
Maintenance
Introduction
Important: Keep engine oil at the
proper level and change as
recommended.
Have you purchased the GM
Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements the vehicle warranties.
See the Warranty and Owner
Assistance booklet or your
dealer/retailer for details.
Service and Maintenance 11-1

Additional Required Services (cont’d)
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(40 000) 50,000
(80 000) 75,000
(120 000) 100,000
(160 000) 125,000
(200 000) 150,000
(240 000)
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (g). •
Change brake hydraulic uid at a
regular maintenance service every
two years. See footnote (m).
Maintenance Footnotes
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect drum
brake linings/shoes for wear or
cracks. Inspect other brake parts,
including drums, wheel cylinders,
calipers, parking brake, etc.
(b) Visually inspect front and rear
suspension and steering system for
damaged, loose, or missing parts
or signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc.
(c)
Visually inspect hoses and have
them replaced if they are cracked,
swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all
pipes, fittings and clamps; replace
with genuine parts as needed.
To help ensure proper operation, a
pressure test of the cooling system
and pressure cap and cleaning
the outside of the radiator and
air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year. (d)
Inspect wiper blades for wear,
cracking, or contamination.
Clean the windshield and wiper
blades, if contaminated. Replace
wiper blades that are worn or
damaged. See Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement on page 9-24
and “Windshield and Wiper Blades”
under Exterior Cleaning on
page 9-98 for more information.
Service and Maintenance 11-7

(e)Make sure the safety belt
reminder light and safety belt
assemblies are working properly.
Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you see
anything that might keep a safety belt
system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed
safety belts replaced. Also see
Airbag System Check on page 1-33.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders,
door hinges and latches, hood
hinges and latches and trunk lid
hinges and latches. More frequent
lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.
Applying silicone grease on
weatherstrips with a clean cloth will
make them last longer, seal
better, and not stick or squeak.
(g)Visually inspect belt for fraying,
excessive cracks, or obvious
damage. Replace belt if necessary.(h)Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter 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.
(i)Drain, flush, and refill cooling
system. This service can be
complex; you should have your
dealer/retailer perform this service.
See Engine Coolant on page 9-15
for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure
cap, and filler neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.(j)A fluid loss in any vehicle system
could indicate a problem. Have the
system inspected and repaired and
the fluid level checked. Add fluid
if needed.
(k)If you drive regularly under dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at
each engine oil change.
(l)If you drive regularly under dusty
conditions, the filter may require
replacement more often.
(m)Drain, flush, and refill brake
hydraulic system at a regular service
interval (IorII) every two years.
This service can be complex;
you should have your dealer/retailer
perform this service. See Brakes
on page 9-25.
11-8 Service and Maintenance

Engine Drive Belt
Routing
(A) Air Conditioning Compressor
V6 Engine
V8 Engine
11-14 Service and Maintenance

Vehicle Data
Recording and
Privacy
Your GM vehicle has a number of
sophisticated computers that record
information about the vehicle’s
performance and how it is driven.
For example, your vehicle uses
computer modules to monitor and
control engine and transmission
performance, to monitor the
conditions for airbag deployment and
deploy airbags in a crash and, if so
equipped, to provide antilock braking
to help the driver control the vehicle.
These modules may store data to
help your dealer/retailer technician
service your vehicle. Some modules
may also store data about how you
operate the vehicle, such as rate of
fuel consumption or average speed.
These modules may also retain the
owner’s personal preferences, such
as radio pre-sets, seat positions, and
temperature settings.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle has an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an airbag deployment or
hitting a road obstacle, data that
will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed.
The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and
safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed
to record such data as:
How various systems in your
vehicle were operating
Whether or not the driver and
passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened
How far, if at all, the driver was
pressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal
How fast the vehicle was travelingThis data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances
in which crashes and injuries occur.
Important:EDR data is recorded
by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data
is recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no
personal data (e.g., name, gender,
age, and crash location) is
recorded. However, other parties,
such as law enforcement, could
combine the EDR data with the type
of personally identifying data
routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR,
special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the
EDR is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer, other
parties, such as law enforcement,
that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
12-16 Customer Information

B
Battery...............................9-28
Run-Down Protection.......... 5-4
Bluetooth
®..........................6-25
Brake Fluid.........................9-25
Brakes...............................9-25
System Warning Light.......4-15
Braking...............................8-17
Break-In, New Vehicle............ 8-2
Bulb Replacement................9-31
Front Turn Signal Lamps . . . 9-33
Halogen Bulbs..................9-31
Headlamp Aiming..............9-28
Headlamps and Parking
Lamps .........................9-31
License Plate Lamps.........9-35
Replacement Bulbs...........9-35
Taillamps.........................9-34
Buying New Tires.................9-59
C
Calibration..........................2-16
California Fuel.....................8-35
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements....... 9-3California Proposition 65
Warning............................ 9-3
Canadian Owners..................... ii
Capacities and
Specications...................10-2
Carbon
Monoxide........2-10, 8-14, 8-27
Care, Safety Belts................1-19
Cautions and Notices............... iii
CD, MP3 ............................6-20
Center Console
Storage Area..................... 3-1
Chains, Tire........................9-65
Charging System Light..........4-15
Check
Engine Lamp...................4-18
Chemical Paint Spotting......9-102
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems.....1-39
Infants and Young
Children.......................1-36
Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children.......1-42
Older Children..................1-34
Securing..................1-48, 1-50
Where to Put the
Restraint......................1-40Cleaning
Exterior...........................9-98
Interior............................9-95
Underbody Maintenance . . . 9-102
Climate Control System.......... 7-1
Automatic.......................... 7-4
Outlet Adjustment............... 7-9
Clock, Setting........................ 6-2
Collision Damage Repair.....12-10
Compact Spare Tire.............9-83
Compass............................2-16
Compressor Kit, Tire
Sealant...........................9-67
Content Theft-Deterrent.........2-13
Control of a Vehicle..............8-17
Convenience Net................... 3-2
Coolant
Engine............................9-15
Engine Temperature Gage . . . 4-17
Cooling System...................9-13
Cruise Control....................... 4-5
Cupholders........................... 3-1
i-2 INDEX

Electrical System (cont.)
Power Windows and
Other Power Options.....9-36
Rear Compartment
Fuse Block...................9-41
Windshield Wiper Fuses....9-36
Electronic Stability Program....8-19
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...............9-11
Check and Service Engine
Soon Lamp..................4-18
Coolant...........................9-15
Coolant Heater................... 8-5
Coolant
Temperature Gage.........4-17
Drive Belt Routing...........11-14
Engine Compartment
Overview....................... 9-6
Exhaust...........................8-14
Oil ................................... 9-8
Oil Life System.................9-10
Overheating.....................9-20
Starting............................. 8-4
Event Data Recorders.........12-16
Extender, Safety Belt............1-18
Exterior Lamps...................... 5-1F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner............9-11
Finish Damage...................9-102
Fixed Mast Antenna.............6-37
Flashers, Hazard Warning....... 4-4
Flat Tire..............................9-66
Flat Tire, Changing...............9-75
Flat Tire, Storing..................9-82
Fluid
Power Steering.................9-21
Windshield Washer...........9-23
Fog Lamp
Fog .................................. 5-3
Fog Lamp Light...................4-20
Fuel...................................8-34
Additives.........................8-36
California Fuel..................8-35
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container.....................8-38
Filling the Tank.................8-37
Fuels in Foreign
Countries.....................8-36
Gage ..............................4-21
Gasoline Octane...............8-35
Gasoline Specications......8-35Fuses
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block...................9-38
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block...........................9-36
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block...........................9-41
Windshield Wiper..............9-36
G
Gage
Engine Coolant
Temperature.................4-17
Fuel................................4-21
Oil Pressure.....................4-21
Speedometer...................4-12
Tachometer......................4-12
Voltmeter Gage................4-15
Gasoline
Octane............................8-35
Specications...................8-35
Glove Box............................ 3-1
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program..........................12-5
i-4 INDEX

H
Hazard Warning Flashers........ 4-4
Head Restraints..................... 1-4
Headlamp
Aiming ............................9-28
Headlamp Wiring.................9-36
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.............9-31
Daytime Running Lamp....... 5-2
Exterior Lamps................... 5-1
Front Turn Signal Lamps . . . 9-33
Halogen Bulbs..................9-31
Headlamps and Parking
Lamps .........................9-31
High/Low Beam
Changer........................ 4-7
Heater...........................7-1, 7-4
Engine Coolant.................. 8-5
Highbeam On Light..............4-20
High-Speed
Operation, Tires................9-51
Highway Hypnosis................8-26
Hill and Mountain Roads.......8-26Hood
Release............................ 9-5
Horn .................................... 4-4
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly............................ 1-8
I
Ignition Positions................... 8-2
Immobilizer..........................2-11
Immobilizer Operation...........2-12
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints........................1-36
Ination - Tire Pressure.........9-49
Inator Kit, Tire....................9-67
Instrument Panel
Brightness......................... 5-3
Cluster............................4-11
Overview........................... 4-2
J
Jump Starting......................9-84
K
Keyless Entry System............ 2-3
Keys.................................... 2-2
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall..........9-42
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator.........4-18
Lamps
Dome ............................... 5-4
Reading............................ 5-4
Lap-Shoulder Belt................1-14
LATCH System
Replacing Parts After a
Crash..........................1-47
LATCH System for Child
Restraints........................1-42
License Plate Lamps............9-35
Light
Airbag Readiness.............4-13
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning..............4-16
INDEX i-5

Light (cont.)
Brake System Warning......4-15
Charging System..............4-15
Daytime Running Lamps
Indicator.......................4-21
Door Ajar.........................4-21
Fog Lamp ........................4-20
Highbeam On...................4-20
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator.......................4-14
Safety Belt Reminders.......4-12
Security...........................4-20
Tire Pressure...................4-17
Lighting
Perimeter.......................... 5-4
Lights
Exterior Lamps................... 5-1
High/Low Beam Changer..... 4-7
Loading Your Vehicle............8-30
Locks
Door ................................. 2-8
Power Door ....................... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.... 2-9
Loss of Control....................8-23
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children......................1-42
Lumbar Seat Adjustment......... 1-2M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services.......................11-6
At Each Fuel Fill..............11-9
At Least Once a Month.....11-9
At Least Once a Year......11-10
Introduction......................11-1
Maintenance Footnotes......11-7
Maintenance Record........11-15
Maintenance
Requirements...............11-2
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts.......11-13
Owner Checks and
Services.......................11-9
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...................11-12
Scheduled Maintenance.....11-4
Using..............................11-2
Your Vehicle and the
Environment.................11-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp....4-18
Manual Seats........................ 1-2
Manual Transmission
Operation........................8-10Message
DIC Warnings and
Messages....................4-26
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror.....2-16
Outside Convex Mirror.......2-18
Outside Power Mirrors.......2-17
MP3 ...................................6-20
MyGMLink.com....................12-3
N
Navigation System,
Privacy..........................12-17
New Vehicle Break-In............. 8-2
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts..........11-13
Notices and Cautions............... iii
O
Off-Road Recovery...............8-23
Oil
Engine.............................. 9-8
Pressure Gage.................4-21
Oil, Engine Oil Life System....9-10
Older Children, Restraints......1-34
i-6 INDEX

Removing the Spare Tire
and Tools........................9-76
Replacement Bulbs..............9-35
Replacing LATCH System
Parts After a Crash...........1-47
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government.....12-14
General Motors...............12-14
United States
Government................12-14
Restraint System Check
Replacing Airbag System
Parts After a Crash........1-33
Replacing Safety Belt
System Parts After a
Crash..........................1-19
Retained Accessory Power
(RAP)............................... 8-3
Roadside
Assistance Program..........12-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to
Get it Out ........................8-30
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . 11-14
Running the Vehicle While
Parked............................8-15S
Safety Belt Reminders..........4-12
Safety Belts.......................... 1-5
Care of ...........................1-19
Check.............................1-18
How to Wear Safety
Belts Properly................. 1-8
Lap-Shoulder Belt.............1-14
Replacing Parts After a
Crash..........................1-19
Safety Belt Extender.........1-18
Safety Belt Use During
Pregnancy....................1-18
Scheduled Maintenance........11-4
Seats
Head Restraints................. 1-4
Heated Seats - Rear........... 1-5
Lumbar Adjustment............. 1-2
Power Seats...................... 1-2
Rear Seat Operation........... 1-5
Reclining Seatbacks............ 1-3
Securing Child
Restraints................1-48, 1-50
Security Light......................4-20Service................................ 9-2
Accessories and
Modications.................. 9-3
Adding Equipment to the
Outside of the Vehicle..... 9-4
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements.... 9-3
California Proposition 65
Warning......................... 9-3
Doing Your Own Work........ 9-4
Engine Soon Lamp...........4-18
Owner Checks................... 9-5
Publications Ordering
Information.................12-15
Service, Scheduling
Appointments...................12-8
Servicing Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....1-31
Setting the Clock................... 6-2
Sheet Metal Damage..........9-102
Shifting Into Park.................8-12
Shifting Out of Park..............8-13
Signals, Turn and
Lane-Change..................... 4-7
i-8 INDEX