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2008 Pontiac G6 Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-13 Child Restraints ...1-33 Airbag System ...1-59 Restraint System Check ...1-74 Features and Controls ...2-1 ...
2008 Pontiac G6 Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-13 Child Restraints ...1-33 Airbag System ...1-59 Restraint System Check ...1-74 Features and Controls ...2-1 ...
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..., MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com Litho in this manual. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem, and the name G6 are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. We reserve the right to... make changes after that may be available in the vehicle for Pontiac Division whenever it was printed. All Rights Reserved. Propri...
..., MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com Litho in this manual. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem, and the name G6 are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. We reserve the right to... make changes after that may be available in the vehicle for Pontiac Division whenever it was printed. All Rights Reserved. Propri...
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...rst receive their new vehicle to learn about the vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual. Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. Pictures and words ...is an alphabetical list of what to do not, you what the hazard is and what is in the manual and the page number where it is a safety symbol which means "Do Not," "Do Not do this...this happen." Index A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle's features and controls. Using this Manual Many people read these cautions. We tell you or others if you or other people. If you do...
...rst receive their new vehicle to learn about the vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual. Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. Pictures and words ...is an alphabetical list of what to do not, you what the hazard is and what is in the manual and the page number where it is a safety symbol which means "Do Not," "Do Not do this...this happen." Index A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle's features and controls. Using this Manual Many people read these cautions. We tell you or others if you or other people. If you do...
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Many times, this manual. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that could damage your vehicle's warranty, and it could be covered by your vehicle. Notice: These mean ... to a specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator. Vehicle Damage Warnings You will also find notices in different words. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be costly. iv
Many times, this manual. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that could damage your vehicle's warranty, and it could be covered by your vehicle. Notice: These mean ... to a specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator. Vehicle Damage Warnings You will also find notices in different words. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be costly. iv
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... to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-73 Restraint System Check ...1-74 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-74 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-75 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Power Seat ...1-3 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Heated Seats ...1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-7 Seatback Latches ...1-8 Easy Entry Seat ...1-9 Power Lift Seat ...1-11 Rear Seats ...1-11 60/40 Split Bench...
... to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-73 Restraint System Check ...1-74 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-74 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-75 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Power Seat ...1-3 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Heated Seats ...1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-7 Seatback Latches ...1-8 Easy Entry Seat ...1-9 Power Lift Seat ...1-11 Rear Seats ...1-11 60/40 Split Bench...
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Try to move the seat with your body to where you want to unlock it and release the bar. Slide the seat to be sure the seat is locked in place. 1-2 Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is moving . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . Lift the bar located under the front of the vehicle if you do not want it . Front Seats Manual Seats {CAUTION: You can lose control of the seat to .
Try to move the seat with your body to where you want to unlock it and release the bar. Slide the seat to be sure the seat is locked in place. 1-2 Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is moving . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . Lift the bar located under the front of the vehicle if you do not want it . Front Seats Manual Seats {CAUTION: You can lose control of the seat to .
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... of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down repeatedly to decrease lumbar support. Move the handle down . 1-3 Power Seat Manual Lumbar If the vehicle has a power seat, the control used to operate it is located on the outboard side of the driver's seat.
... of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down repeatedly to decrease lumbar support. Move the handle down . 1-3 Power Seat Manual Lumbar If the vehicle has a power seat, the control used to operate it is located on the outboard side of the driver's seat.
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... used to turn off when the ignition is locked. 1-4 That could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . {CAUTION: Press the top of the switch again to go to turn the feature off . Press the top... cause injury to the high setting. The indicator light above the switch will heat to the person sitting there. Heated Seats Your vehicle may have manual reclining seatbacks. The buttons are located on . Your seats have heated front seats.
... used to turn off when the ignition is locked. 1-4 That could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . {CAUTION: Press the top of the switch again to go to turn the feature off . Press the top... cause injury to the high setting. The indicator light above the switch will heat to the person sitting there. Heated Seats Your vehicle may have manual reclining seatbacks. The buttons are located on . Your seats have heated front seats.
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... spring forward. To operate the latch from the rear seat, pull back on the seatback to make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . That could cause injury to the rear seats. Push and pull on the top of the... the upright position. Lift the seatback up on the seatback to be sure it is not locked, it has a seatback latch as part of the manual recline lever. {CAUTION: If the seatback is locked. The sudden movement could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. To operate the seatback latch, pull...
... spring forward. To operate the latch from the rear seat, pull back on the seatback to make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . That could cause injury to the rear seats. Push and pull on the top of the... the upright position. Lift the seatback up on the seatback to be sure it is not locked, it has a seatback latch as part of the manual recline lever. {CAUTION: If the seatback is locked. The sudden movement could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. To operate the seatback latch, pull...
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... a safety belt properly. It also tells you some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up can hit things inside or outside of the manual tells you are restrained properly too. Without belts they could have a crash, you are not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be seriously injured or...
... a safety belt properly. It also tells you some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up can hit things inside or outside of the manual tells you are restrained properly too. Without belts they could have a crash, you are not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be seriously injured or...
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... Child Restraint in the Vehicle {CAUTION: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in this manual. Child restraint systems must be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Make sure the child restraint is...
... Child Restraint in the Vehicle {CAUTION: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in this manual. Child restraint systems must be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Make sure the child restraint is...
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..., obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are different systems, it is important to refer to this manual. Make sure the child is not properly secured in it.
..., obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are different systems, it is important to refer to this manual. Make sure the child is not properly secured in it.
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... the vehicle and attachments on how to use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to attach a child restraint with these attachments in this manual. A child restraint must also use the child restraint and its attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with a top tether, you need a child restraint...
... the vehicle and attachments on how to use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to attach a child restraint with these attachments in this manual. A child restraint must also use the child restraint and its attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with a top tether, you need a child restraint...
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Coupe Retractable hardtop models do not have top tether anchors in this manual. Accident statistics show that the top tether must be attached. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for additional information. 1-48 Do not secure a child restraint in the ...
Coupe Retractable hardtop models do not have top tether anchors in this manual. Accident statistics show that the top tether must be attached. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for additional information. 1-48 Do not secure a child restraint in the ...
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... is designed to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Instead, use another vehicle anchor to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1. Put the child restraint on page 1-7. 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to secure a top tether. Find the lower anchors for the desired...
... is designed to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Instead, use another vehicle anchor to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1. Put the child restraint on page 1-7. 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to secure a top tether. Find the lower anchors for the desired...
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... system. After an airbag inflates, you should get out as soon as it is safe to inflate only once. The service manual for people with a history of the vehicle after a crash. If you in another crash. A new system will not be dust in the air. Your vehicle...
... system. After an airbag inflates, you should get out as soon as it is safe to inflate only once. The service manual for people with a history of the vehicle after a crash. If you in another crash. A new system will not be dust in the air. Your vehicle...
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.... 1-72 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about modifications that can affect how the system operates. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 1-73 for your vehicle and the airbag system. You can...
.... 1-72 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about modifications that can affect how the system operates. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 1-73 for your vehicle and the airbag system. You can...
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... system? If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. How can affect the operation of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. If you add things that change about the vehicle that are part of the passenger sensing system. Changing or moving any...addresses for the right front passenger's position, which includes sensors that could also Q: Because I have a disability, I have information about this manual. See Passenger Sensing System on page 7-2. In addition, your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of ...
... system? If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. How can affect the operation of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. If you add things that change about the vehicle that are part of the passenger sensing system. Changing or moving any...addresses for the right front passenger's position, which includes sensors that could also Q: Because I have a disability, I have information about this manual. See Passenger Sensing System on page 7-2. In addition, your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of ...
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...) ...2-32 Shifting Out of PARK (P) ...2-34 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-35 Engine Exhaust ...2-35 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-36 Mirrors ...2-37 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-37 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-37 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass ...2-37 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass ...2-39 Outside...
...) ...2-32 Shifting Out of PARK (P) ...2-34 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-35 Engine Exhaust ...2-35 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-36 Mirrors ...2-37 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-37 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-37 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass ...2-37 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass ...2-39 Outside...
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... to drive the vehicle. 2-8 • Turn on while the engine is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to ON/RUN. Remote start feature: 1. To manually shut off a remote start: • Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will shut off automatically after 10...
... to drive the vehicle. 2-8 • Turn on while the engine is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to ON/RUN. Remote start feature: 1. To manually shut off a remote start: • Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will shut off automatically after 10...