2008 Pontiac G5 Owner's Manual
Year:
2008
Make:
Pontiac
Model:
G5
Rating:
Table of Contents
2008 Pontiac G5 BookTOC
1
Seats and Restraint Systems
5
Front Seats
6
Manual Seats
6
Seat Height Adjuster
7
Manual Lumbar
7
Heated Seats
8
Reclining Seatbacks
8
Head Restraints
11
Easy Entry Seat (Coupe)
12
Rear Seats
13
Split Folding Rear Seat
13
Safety Belts
14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
19
Lap-Shoulder Belt
27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
33
Safety Belt Extender
33
Child Restraints
34
Older Children
34
Infants and Young Children
36
Child Restraint Systems
40
Where to Put the Restraint
42
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
43
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
49
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
52
Airbag System
55
Where Are the Airbags?
58
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
60
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
61
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
62
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?
62
Passenger Sensing System
64
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
68
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
69
Restraint System Check
70
Checking the Restraint Systems
70
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
71
Features and Controls
73
Keys
74
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
75
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
76
Remote Vehicle Start
78
Doors and Locks
81
Door Locks
81
Power Door Locks
82
Delayed Locking
82
Automatic Door Lock
83
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock
83
Rear Door Security Locks (Sedan)
83
Lockout Protection
84
Trunk
84
Windows
86
Manual Windows
86
Power Windows
87
Sun Visors
88
Theft-Deterrent Systems
88
Content Theft-Deterrent
89
90
Operation
91
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
92
New Vehicle Break-In
92
Ignition Positions
93
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
96
Starting the Engine
96
Engine Coolant Heater
98
Automatic Transmission Operation
99
Manual Transmission Operation
102
Parking Brake
104
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)
105
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)
107
Parking Your Vehicle
107
Parking Over Things That Burn
108
Engine Exhaust
108
Running the Vehicle While Parked
109
Mirrors
110
Manual Rearview Mirror
110
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®
110
Outside Remote Control Mirror
110
Outside Power Mirrors
111
Outside Convex Mirror
111
OnStar® System
112
Storage Areas
115
Glove Box
115
Cupholder(s)
115
Center Console Storage
115
Driver’s Storage Compartment
115
Convenience Net
115
Sunroof
116
Instrument Panel
117
Instrument Panel Overview
120
Hazard Warning Flashers
122
Other Warning Devices
122
Horn
122
Tilt Wheel
123
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
123
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
124
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
124
Flash-to-Pass
124
Windshield Wipers
125
Windshield Washer
126
Cruise Control
126
Headlamps
130
Wiper Activated Headlamps
130
Headlamps on Reminder
131
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
131
Fog Lamps
132
Instrument Panel Brightness
132
Dome Lamp
132
Entry/Exit Lighting
133
Mirror Reading Lamps
133
Electric Power Management
133
Battery Run-Down Protection
134
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
134
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
135
Climate Controls
135
Climate Control System
135
Outlet Adjustment
138
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
139
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
141
Instrument Panel Cluster
142
Speedometer and Odometer
143
Tachometer
143
Safety Belt Reminders
144
Airbag Readiness Light
145
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
146
Charging System Light
148
Up-Shift Light
148
Brake System Warning Light
149
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
150
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
150
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light
151
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
152
Tire Pressure Light
152
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
153
Oil Pressure Light
156
Security Light
156
Fog Lamp Light
156
Highbeam On Light
157
Fuel Gage
157
Driver Information Center (DIC)
158
DIC Operation and Displays
158
DIC Warnings and Messages
160
DIC Vehicle Personalization
166
Audio System(s)
171
Setting the Clock
172
Radio(s)
175
Using an MP3
185
XM Radio Messages
190
Theft-Deterrent Feature
191
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
192
Radio Reception
192
Fixed Mast Antenna
193
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
193
Driving Your Vehicle
195
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
196
Defensive Driving
196
Drunk Driving
196
Control of a Vehicle
197
Braking
198
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
199
Braking in Emergencies
200
Traction Control System (TCS)
200
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
203
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
204
Steering
206
Off-Road Recovery
209
Passing
209
Loss of Control
209
Driving at Night
211
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
211
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
212
Highway Hypnosis
212
Hill and Mountain Roads
213
Winter Driving
214
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
218
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
218
Loading Your Vehicle
219
Towing
224
Towing Your Vehicle
224
Recreational Vehicle Towing
224
Towing a Trailer (Manual Transmission)
226
Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transmission)
226
Service and Appearance Care
235
Service
237
Accessories and Modifications
237
California Proposition 65 Warning
237
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
238
Doing Your Own Service Work
238
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
239
Fuel
239
Gasoline Octane
239
Gasoline Specifications
240
California Fuel
240
Additives
240
Fuels in Foreign Countries
241
Filling the Tank
242
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
244
Checking Things Under the Hood
244
Hood Release
245
Engine Compartment Overview
246
Engine Oil
247
Engine Oil Life System
250
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
251
Automatic Transmission Fluid
252
Manual Transmission Fluid
253
Hydraulic Clutch
253
Engine Coolant
253
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
256
Engine Overheating
256
Cooling System
258
Windshield Washer Fluid
263
Brakes
264
Battery
267
Jump Starting
268
Headlamp Aiming
273
Bulb Replacement
276
Halogen Bulbs
276
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
276
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
278
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps (Coupe)
278
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (Sedan)
279
Back-Up Lamps (Coupe)
280
License Plate Lamp
280
Replacement Bulbs
281
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
281
Tires
282
Tire Sidewall Labeling
283
Tire Terminology and Definitions
286
Inflation - Tire Pressure
289
Tire Pressure Monitor System
290
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
292
Tire Inspection and Rotation
296
When It Is Time for New Tires
298
Buying New Tires
299
Different Size Tires and Wheels
300
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
301
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
302
Wheel Replacement
302
Tire Chains
304
If a Tire Goes Flat
305
Changing a Flat Tire
306
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
307
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
312
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
317
Compact Spare Tire
319
Appearance Care
320
Interior Cleaning
320
Fabric/Carpet
321
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
322
Care of Safety Belts
323
Weatherstrips
323
Washing Your Vehicle
323
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
324
Finish Care
324
Windshield and Wiper Blades
325
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
326
Tires
327
Sheet Metal Damage
327
Finish Damage
327
Underbody Maintenance
327
Chemical Paint Spotting
327
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
328
Vehicle Identification
329
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
329
Service Parts Identification Label
329
Electrical System
330
Add-On Electrical Equipment
330
Headlamp Wiring
330
Windshield Wiper Fuses
330
Power Windows and Other Power Options
330
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
331
Floor Console Fuse Block
331
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
333
Capacities and Specifications
336
Maintenance Schedule
339
Maintenance Schedule
340
Introduction
340
Maintenance Requirements
340
Your Vehicle and the Environment
340
Using the Maintenance Schedule
341
Scheduled Maintenance
342
Additional Required Services
344
Maintenance Footnotes
345
Owner Checks and Services
346
At Each Fuel Fill
346
At Least Once a Month
347
At Least Once a Year
347
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
350
Maintenance Replacement Parts
352
Engine Drive Belt Routing
353
Maintenance Record
354
Customer Assistance Information
357
Customer Assistance and Information
358
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
358
Online Owner Center
360
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
361
Customer Assistance Offices
361
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
362
Roadside Assistance Program
363
Scheduling Service Appointments
366
Courtesy Transportation
366
Collision Damage Repair
368
Reporting Safety Defects
371
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
371
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
371
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
371
Service Publications Ordering Information
372
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
373
Event Data Recorders
373
OnStar®
374
Navigation System
374
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
374
Index
375
FAQ about the 2008 Pontiac G5 Manual
What contains the 2008 G5 manual?
The Pontiac G5 owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Pontiac to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Pontiac G5. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Pontiac G5 2008 owner's manual:
- Maintenance for your Pontiac G5, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
- Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Pontiac G5 owners can do
- Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
Where to download the 2008 Pontiac G5 Owners Manual?
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Is the manual for the Pontiac G5 year 2008 free?
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The Pontiac G5 (2008) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2008 is available in English.
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