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2006 Pontiac G6 Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-56 Restraint ...System Check ...1-71 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-16 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-19 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-22 Mirrors ...2-39 OnStar® System ...2-44 Storage Areas ...2-45 Sunroof ...2-46 Retractable Hardtop ...2-49 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-20 Warning Lights...
2006 Pontiac G6 Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-56 Restraint ...System Check ...1-71 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-16 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-19 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-22 Mirrors ...2-39 OnStar® System ...2-44 Storage Areas ...2-45 Sunroof ...2-46 Retractable Hardtop ...2-49 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-20 Warning Lights...
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...that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say . 1. Your vehicle has a right front passenger's frontal airbag. See Manual Seats on page 1-2 or Power Seat on page 1-65. If your child restraint is forward-facing, move the seat as far back ...restraint on page 3-34. 2. The child restraint instructions will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you how. 1-53 Be sure to ON or START. If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system,...
...that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say . 1. Your vehicle has a right front passenger's frontal airbag. See Manual Seats on page 1-2 or Power Seat on page 1-65. If your child restraint is forward-facing, move the seat as far back ...restraint on page 3-34. 2. The child restraint instructions will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you how. 1-53 Be sure to ON or START. If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system,...
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... should sit as far back as you would be seriously injured or killed. There is an electrical problem. The light tells you . Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is an airbag for them. The driver should wear a safety belt properly, whether or not there is designed for that a child... restraint system can be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you if there is an airbag readiness light on or sleep against , or very close to , any airbag when it in flation before and during a crash. See...
... should sit as far back as you would be seriously injured or killed. There is an electrical problem. The light tells you . Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is an airbag for them. The driver should wear a safety belt properly, whether or not there is designed for that a child... restraint system can be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you if there is an airbag readiness light on or sleep against , or very close to , any airbag when it in flation before and during a crash. See...
Owner's Manual
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...if there is a critical problem with your dealer. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled, the on the instrument panel will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active. • the system determines that a small child is present in a forward-facing ...When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger's frontal air bag, the off indicator on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is sitting properly in a booster seat • a right front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for ...
...if there is a critical problem with your dealer. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled, the on the instrument panel will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active. • the system determines that a small child is present in a forward-facing ...When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger's frontal air bag, the off indicator on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is sitting properly in a booster seat • a right front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for ...
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... for more on this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the passenger airbag status indicator and the airbag readiness light on page 3-33 for more information about modifications that something may be lit. The system should resume normal ..., can affect how the system operates. If the system operates incorrectly after the seat is soaked into the seat. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the right front passenger's seat. A thick layer of the passenger sensing system. 1-69 You may want to consider not using seat...
... for more on this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the passenger airbag status indicator and the airbag readiness light on page 3-33 for more information about modifications that something may be lit. The system should resume normal ..., can affect how the system operates. If the system operates incorrectly after the seat is soaked into the seat. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the right front passenger's seat. A thick layer of the passenger sensing system. 1-69 You may want to consider not using seat...
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...), or the side impact airbag covering on page 7-2. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. 1-71 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, ...buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are in a crash. Q: Because I have a disability, I find out whether this manual. Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need ...
...), or the side impact airbag covering on page 7-2. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. 1-71 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, ...buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are in a crash. Q: Because I have a disability, I find out whether this manual. Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need ...
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...front passenger's safety belt retractor assemblies contain the safety belt pretensioners. Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle. See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in your vehicle has been in a crash. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If the LATCH system was... damage also may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a collision, or if your airbag readiness light stays on after a crash, have them . New parts and repairs may need to replace the driver and front passenger's safety belt...
...front passenger's safety belt retractor assemblies contain the safety belt pretensioners. Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle. See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in your vehicle has been in a crash. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If the LATCH system was... damage also may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a collision, or if your airbag readiness light stays on after a crash, have them . New parts and repairs may need to replace the driver and front passenger's safety belt...
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... Tachometer ...3-31 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-32 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-32 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-33 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-34 Charging System Light ...3-36 Brake System Warning Light ...3-36 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-37 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-38 Traction Control System Active Light ...3-38 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...3-38 Enhanced Traction System Active...
... Tachometer ...3-31 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-32 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-32 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-33 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-34 Charging System Light ...3-36 Brake System Warning Light ...3-36 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-37 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-38 Traction Control System Active Light ...3-38 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...3-38 Enhanced Traction System Active...
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...repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. This would only occur if the passenger airbag is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on . This chime and light will be repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. The safety belt...to on or start , a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to fasten their safety belt. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the key is turned to on or start , a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to buckle their safety...
...repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. This would only occur if the passenger airbag is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on . This chime and light will be repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. The safety belt...to on or start , a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to fasten their safety belt. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the key is turned to on or start , a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to buckle their safety...
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... in flate without a crash. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on page 1-56. This means the system is an electrical problem. This light will flash for more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you are driving...
... in flate without a crash. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on page 1-56. This means the system is an electrical problem. This light will flash for more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you are driving...
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... in the right front passenger's seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off symbol to ON or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on . If the word ON or the on symbol is enabled (may not see the system... check. Your vehicle has a rear seat that the right front passenger's frontal airbag is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that will light either ON or OFF, or either the on your vehicle, if equipped, you know the status of the rear-facing...
... in the right front passenger's seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off symbol to ON or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on . If the word ON or the on symbol is enabled (may not see the system... check. Your vehicle has a rear seat that the right front passenger's frontal airbag is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that will light either ON or OFF, or either the on your vehicle, if equipped, you know the status of the rear-facing...
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...guarantee that rear-facing child restraints be secured in the right front passenger seat may be wrong with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See Airbag Readiness Light on this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the rear ...the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is failsafe, and no lights at all status indicator lights remain on the airbag status indicator, it is off. We recommend that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it means that something may not...
...guarantee that rear-facing child restraints be secured in the right front passenger seat may be wrong with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See Airbag Readiness Light on this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the rear ...the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is failsafe, and no lights at all status indicator lights remain on the airbag status indicator, it is off. We recommend that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it means that something may not...
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... Cluster, THEFT Theft Deterrent System ONSTAR OnStar® NOT Not Used INSTALLED AIRBAG (IGN) Airbag (Ignition) Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning HVAC CTRL Control Diagnostic Link Connector (BATT) (Battery) PEDAL WIPER SW IGN SENSOR NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED RADIO INTERIOR LIGHTS Adjustable Pedals Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch Ignition Switch Not Used Not Used Audio...
... Cluster, THEFT Theft Deterrent System ONSTAR OnStar® NOT Not Used INSTALLED AIRBAG (IGN) Airbag (Ignition) Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning HVAC CTRL Control Diagnostic Link Connector (BATT) (Battery) PEDAL WIPER SW IGN SENSOR NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED RADIO INTERIOR LIGHTS Adjustable Pedals Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch Ignition Switch Not Used Not Used Audio...
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...maintenance. (f) Lubricate all pipes, fittings and clamps; Replace any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Look for any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. Also look for any other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect...rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of the windshield. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect disc brake pads for ...
...maintenance. (f) Lubricate all pipes, fittings and clamps; Replace any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Look for any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. Also look for any other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect...rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of the windshield. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect disc brake pads for ...
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..., Engine ...5-22 Air Conditioning ...3-20, 3-23 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ...3-34 Readiness Light ...3-33 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...7-9 Airbag System ...1-56 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-63 Passenger Sensing System ...1-65 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-63 What Will You...
..., Engine ...5-22 Air Conditioning ...3-20, 3-23 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ...3-34 Readiness Light ...3-33 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...7-9 Airbag System ...1-56 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-63 Passenger Sensing System ...1-65 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-63 What Will You...
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...18 Fog ...3-17 Overhead Console Reading ...3-18 Trunk ...3-18 LATCH System Child Restraints ...1-41 Lift Seat, Power ...1-8 Light Airbag Readiness ...3-33 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...3-37 Brake System Warning ...3-36 Charging System ...3-36 Cruise Control ...3-44 Enhanced Traction... System (ETS) Active Light ...3-39 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning Light ...3-38 Highbeam On ...3-44 Low Fuel Warning ...3-45 Malfunction Indicator ...3-40 Oil Pressure ...3-43 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-34 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder ...3-32 I /P) ...
...18 Fog ...3-17 Overhead Console Reading ...3-18 Trunk ...3-18 LATCH System Child Restraints ...1-41 Lift Seat, Power ...1-8 Light Airbag Readiness ...3-33 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...3-37 Brake System Warning ...3-36 Charging System ...3-36 Cruise Control ...3-44 Enhanced Traction... System (ETS) Active Light ...3-39 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning Light ...3-38 Highbeam On ...3-44 Low Fuel Warning ...3-45 Malfunction Indicator ...3-40 Oil Pressure ...3-43 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-34 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder ...3-32 I /P) ...
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... Parts ...6-13 P Park (P) Shifting Into ...Shifting Out of ...Park (P) Headlamps Off in Park (P) ...Parking Brake ...Over Things That Burn ...Parking Your Vehicle ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Passenger Sensing System ...Passing ...PASS-Key® III+ ...PASS-Key® III+ Operation ...2-34 2-36 3-14 2-33 2-37 2-36 3-34 1-65... 4-16 2-20 2-21 O Odometer ...3-31 Odometer, Trip ...3-31 Off-Road Recovery ...4-15 Oil Engine ...5-17 Pressure Light ...3-43 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ...5-20 Older Children, Restraints ...1-30 Online Owner Center ...7-3 9
... Parts ...6-13 P Park (P) Shifting Into ...Shifting Out of ...Park (P) Headlamps Off in Park (P) ...Parking Brake ...Over Things That Burn ...Parking Your Vehicle ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Passenger Sensing System ...Passing ...PASS-Key® III+ ...PASS-Key® III+ Operation ...2-34 2-36 3-14 2-33 2-37 2-36 3-34 1-65... 4-16 2-20 2-21 O Odometer ...3-31 Odometer, Trip ...3-31 Off-Road Recovery ...4-15 Oil Engine ...5-17 Pressure Light ...3-43 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ...5-20 Older Children, Restraints ...1-30 Online Owner Center ...7-3 9
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...Seat ...1-8 Power Seat ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position ...1-49 Right Front Seat Position ...1-52 Security Light ...3-44 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 California Proposition 65 Warning ......5-3 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-40 Publications Ordering Information ...7-11 Vehicle Soon Light ...3-44 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 Setting the Time Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...3-...
...Seat ...1-8 Power Seat ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position ...1-49 Right Front Seat Position ...1-52 Security Light ...3-44 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 California Proposition 65 Warning ......5-3 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-40 Publications Ordering Information ...7-11 Vehicle Soon Light ...3-44 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 Setting the Time Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...3-...