2006 Pontiac GTO Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1 Front Seats ............................................... 1-2 Safety Belts .............................................. 1-6 Child Restraints ....................................... 1-25 Airbag System ......................................... 1-46 Restraint System Check ............................ 1-53 Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1 Keys .............................................
How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work together in the owner manual to explain things. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name GTO are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed.
Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Do Not,” “Do Not do this” or “Do Not let this happen.” {CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is.
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will find these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator. Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle.
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ......................................................1-2 Power Seats ..................................................1-2 Manual Lumbar ..............................................1-2 Reclining Seatbacks ........................................1-3 Head Restraints .............................................1-4 Seatback Latches ...........................................1-5 Safety Belts .....................................................
Front Seats • To raise or lower the front of the seat, move the Power Seats • To raise or lower the rear of the seat, move the front of the horizontal control up or down. rear of the horizontal control up or down. • To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the vertical control forward or rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-3. Manual Lumbar The manual lumbar control lets you adjust the amount of support in the lower seatback.
Reclining Seatbacks Use the vertical switch on the outboard side of the seat cushion to recline the seatbacks. Press the top of the switch forward or rearward to recline or raise the seatback to the desired position. See Power Seats on page 1-2. {CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body.
Head Restraints The head restraints on both the front and rear seats are adjustable. Press the button at the base of the head restraint to lower it. Pull up on the restraint to raise it. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.
Seatback Latches 2. Press and hold the button, located below the lever, to move the entire seat forward completely. The front seats in your vehicle have an easy entry feature. For easy entry/exit to the rear seats, do the following: 1. Lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, near the top, to tilt the seatback forward. A weight sensor has been built into the front seats. The seat will not move forward if there is more than 27 lbs (12 kg) on the seat sensor.
To return the seat to the original position, do the following: Safety Belts 1. Make sure there are no objects in front of or behind the seat. Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone 2. Return the seatback to the original, upright position. This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. 3. Press and hold the button, located below the lever, to return the seat to its original position.
In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work. {CAUTION: You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels.
Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense.
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.
Driver Position Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.
Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.
Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body.
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way.
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-12. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt — except for one thing.
Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here is how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each passenger in the rear seat. Here is how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1.
2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-19. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides. Slide the guide into the storage pocket. Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger. Although you cannot see them, they are located on the buckle end of the safety belts.
Child Restraints Older Children Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs. It should never be worn over the abdomen, which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash.
Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle. Be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is sitting in a rear seat position, see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides on page 1-22. {CAUTION: Never do this.
{CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs.
Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
{CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide.
Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? {CAUTION: A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child’s weight, height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available.
Child Restraint Systems {CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child’s abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries.
A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Q: How Should I Use a Child Restraint? A: A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner. To help reduce injuries, an add-on child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. With built-in or add-on child restraints, the child has to be secured within the child restraint.
Securing an Add-on 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 the vehicle. Make sure the child restraint is properly installed in the vehicle using the vehicle’s safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle.
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint There are several systems for securing the child within the child restraint. One system, the three-point harness, has straps that come down over each of the infant’s shoulders and buckle together at the crotch. The five-point harness system has two shoulder straps, two hip straps, and a crotch strap. A shield may take the place of hip straps. A T-shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child’s body.
Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We, therefore, recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Your vehicle has lower anchors and top tether anchors. Your child restraint may have lower attachments and a top tether. Your vehicle has the LATCH system. The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier.
Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some top tether-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. Rear Seat The rear seat positions have exposed metal lower anchors in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. The top tether anchors are located behind the rear seat head restraints. Pull up on the head restraints to access the anchors.
Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger’s position if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. There is no place to attach the top tether in this position. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-36 for additional information.
2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. 2.2. Pull up on the head restraint to access the anchors. 2.3. Route and attach the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: 4. Tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions. 5.
3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
6. If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-37. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, if the top tether is attached to the top tether anchor, disconnect it.
Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s airbag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here is why: {CAUTION: 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inflates.
5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
Airbag System CAUTION: Your vehicle has an airbag for the driver and an airbag for the right front passenger. Frontal airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating frontal airbag. But these airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations. Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: {CAUTION: (Continued) Airbags are designed to deploy in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes.
CAUTION: {CAUTION: Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you are too close to an inflating airbag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle.
Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger’s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel.
{CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. vehicle is traveling.
In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. Inflation is determined by what the vehicle hits, the angle of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal and near-frontal impacts. What Makes an Airbag Inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash.
{CAUTION: When an airbag inflates, there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or a door. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you should seek medical attention.
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. You do not want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-14.
Restraint System Check Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 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 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. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces.
If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision. If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section.
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............................................................2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System .........................2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...........2-5 Doors and Locks .............................................2-7 Door Locks ....................................................2-7 Power Door Locks ..........................................2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................2-9 Trunk .........................................
Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
The main key can be used for the ignition and the driver’s door lock. This key can usually be kept in the unlocked glove box. Then, when leaving your vehicle and main key with a parking attendant, you can lock valuables in the glove box and take the glove box key with you. The vehicle comes with a security card that lists various security numbers for your vehicle, including key numbers, and the radio PIN. Please keep the card in a safe place, away from your vehicle.
Remote Keyless Entry System Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation The buttons on your key allow you to lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk. When a button on the key is pressed, it sends a signal to the vehicle. The receiver of the signal is a small rectangle centered on top of the dashboard. The receiver is also used to measure sunlight. It is important that the receiver is clean, not covered, and that there are no metal objects close by, as this may block the signals.
UNLOCK: Press this button on the key to unlock the doors. The turn signal lamps will flash twice, and the horn will chirp twice, if this unlocking option is selected through vehicle personalization. The interior light will also turn on for a short time. If UNLOCK is pressed once, the driver’s door will unlock. If UNLOCK is pressed a second time, or is held down for more than half a second, all the doors will unlock.
Doors and Locks Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle. The driver’s door need to be closed in order to lock the vehicle using any method. To lock or unlock the doors from inside the vehicle, do one of the following: {CAUTION: 1. Press the driver’s and passenger’s door lock knob to lock the doors. Pull up on the knobs to unlock the doors. Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle.
To unlock the doors from the outside using the key in the lock, do the following: Power Door Locks 1. Insert the key in the driver’s door lock. 2. Turn the key counterclockwise. 3. Then turn the key back to the vertical position and remove. The alarm system will go off as soon as a door is opened. To turn off the alarm, turn the key in the ignition to ON or press the unlock button on the remote key. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-15. The power door lock button is located on the center console.
If both doors are unlocked, press the button to lock the doors. If both doors are locked, press the button to unlock the doors. If the driver’s door is unlocked and the passenger’s door is locked, press the button once to unlock the passenger’s door. Press the button a second time to lock both doors. Pressing the LOCK button on the remote key disables the power door lock switch.
Trunk Lock Remote Trunk Release To unlock the trunk, press and hold the button with the trunk symbol on the key. The vehicle must be moving at less than 12 mph (20 km/h) for the trunk to open. See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5. The trunk locks automatically when closed, so be careful not to leave your key in the trunk. This feature is used to unlock the trunk from inside the vehicle. Press the button inside the glovebox to unlock the trunk.
Emergency Trunk Release Handle There is also a secondary trunk release handle located under the passenger side rear seat head restraint. To access this handle, lift the head restraint and then pull the yellow ring. The vehicle must not be moving. Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle.
Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Express-Down Window Power Windows Use the switches located between the seats to operate the windows. Both window switches have an express-down feature. Hold the switch down briefly and then release it. To stop the express-down feature, move the switch up or down again. Sun Visors To help block out glare, pull the sun visors down. Pull on the inside edges of the sun visors to swing them from the front windshield to the side window.
Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Immobilizer This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Content Theft-Deterrent How to Detect a Tamper Condition Your vehicle has a theft-deterrent alarm system. The exterior turn signals should flash twice when returning to your vehicle and pressing UNLOCK on the key. If they flash three times, an attempted break-in has occurred while the vehicle was armed. If you wish to find out what set the alarm off, turn the ignition on and look at the trip computer display for the ALARM ACTIVATED message being shown.
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Ignition Positions The key can be turned to one of three positions while in the ignition switch. Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: • Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). • Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts.
The key can only be turned to this position if the vehicle’s automatic transmission is in PARK (P). To help guard against theft, your vehicle’s engine is automatically disabled shortly after turning the key to this position. A flashing padlock symbol on the bottom left corner of the instrument panel indicates this. The steering column is automatically locked when the key is removed. To release the steering wheel, insert the key again and turn it towards the front of the vehicle.
Starting the Engine Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in any other position — that is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. Manual Transmission The shift lever should be in neutral and the parking brake engaged.
Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. Push in the button on top of the shift lever when shifting into position. PARK (P): The engine can be started in this position. This position prevents the rear wheels from turning and so should be selected, together with the parking brake, when leaving the vehicle. {CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting your vehicle.
FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1), the transmission will not shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Remember to move the shift lever back to DRIVE (D) so that the transmission again upshifts into higher gears.
NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle your engine. Your shift lever is in NEUTRAL when it is centered in the shift pattern, not in any gear. REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Apply pressure to get the lever past FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6) into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. Shift Speeds {CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle.
One to Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) After shifting to FOURTH (4), you may downshift to a lower gear if you prefer. Notice: Forcing the shift lever into any gear except FOURTH (4) when the 1 TO 4 SHIFT light comes on may damage the transmission. Shift only from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) when the light comes on.
Parking Brake Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) {CAUTION: To set the parking brake, pull up on the parking brake handle without pressing the release button. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-27. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake handle up until you can press the release button. Hold the release button in as you move the brake handle all the way down.
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running.
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can press the button on the shift lever to shift from PARK (P) while the ignition is ON. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-19. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal down. Release the shift lever button.
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. {CAUTION: You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. • Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. • Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. • Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. • Repairs were not done correctly.
Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 2-27. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage.
Mirrors You can adjust the angle of the mirrors when the ignition is on. Manual Rearview Mirror Move the selector switch located above the four-way control pad to choose the right or left mirror. To adjust a mirror, use the four-way control pad to move the mirror in the direction that you want it to go. The mirror can be adjusted two ways. First, to adjust the height of the mirror, adjust the arm that connects the mirror to the windshield.
Storage Areas Front Storage Area Glove Box There is one storage compartment located under the audio system and one located in the rear of the center console. Push the cover once to open them. Use the glovebox key to lock and unlock the glovebox. For security, the main key is designed not to operate the glovebox lock. See Keys on page 2-2. An open bin is also provided under the front storage compartment. To lock, insert the key, turn clockwise and then remove.
Vehicle Personalization The vehicle personalization mode enables the driver to customize some of the vehicle features using the trip computer buttons and instrument panel center display. Only features that are equipped on the vehicle will be displayed.
Entering Programming Mode The vehicle programming mode is accessed through the Options Menu. To access the Options Menu, do one of the following: • When the vehicle is stopped, hold down the MODE button while turning the ignition from LOCK to ON. The MODE button is located on the instrument panel, to the right of the instrument panel cluster. The Options Menu will then display.
Navigating the Menu UNDERSPEED CHIME To scroll through the different personalization features, press the MODE button. To change the setting, use the up or down arrows. To continue, press the MODE button. This option is used to enable or disable the underspeed chime. Overspeed provides a chime when your vehicle’s travelling speed exceeds the overspeed chosen value, whereas underspeed provides an additional chime to indicate when your vehicle’s travelling speed drops below the overspeed.
DIST (Distance) TO ARRIVAL DEFAULT REST REMINDER This option displays only if the DIST TO ARRIVAL DISPLAY is set to Yes. The Distance to Arrival, can be reset, when not in personalization mode, by pressing the SET button for less than two seconds. The distance resets to 300 miles (500 km), which is the default setting. When in personalization mode, the default setting can be increased or decreased by tapping the up or down arrows. When the desired distance is set, press the MODE button to continue.
CONFIRMATION BEEPS AUDIO DISTORTION LIMITER This option is used to enable or disable the audio system confirmation beeps function. This function is explained further in the audio section. The audio system option level fitted to your vehicle determines the menu choices available. Use the up or down arrows to select Beeps On, CD Load & Eject Only, or Beeps Off. The default selection is On. If On is selected, the audio system confirmation beeps function is activated. Press the MODE button to continue.
AUTO HEADLIGHTS SENSITIVITY TWO STAGE UNLOCK This option is used to adjust the automatic headlights on sensitivity. Use the up or down arrows to adjust the sensitivity setting to Early, Normal, or Late. The default selection is Normal. Press the MODE button to continue. See Headlamps on page 3-13. This option is used to enable or disable the two stage door unlock function. Use the up or down arrows to select Yes or No. The default selection is Yes.
DOOR LOCK INDICATION Exiting Programming Mode This option is used to select the type of indication provided to the driver upon locking and unlocking the vehicle’s doors. Use the up or down arrows to select Indicators or Indicators & Horn. The default selection is Indicators. Press the MODE button to continue. See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5 and Door Locks on page 2-7 for more information.
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Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-6 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..............
Section 3 Instrument Panel Trip Computer ................................................3-33 Audio System(s) .............................................3-44 Setting the Time ...........................................3-45 Radio with Six-Disc CD .................................3-46 Theft-Deterrent Feature ..................................3-55 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......................3-56 Radio Reception ...........................................3-57 Care of Your CDs .....................
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Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 2006 - Pontiac GTO Owner Manual
The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Side Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-21. B. Exterior Lamp Controls. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-15 and Exterior Lamps on page 3-13. C. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-23. D. Windshield Wiper Lever. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-9. E. Trip Computer Control. See Trip Computer on page 3-33. F. Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-21. G. Hazard Warning Flasher Button.
Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. If you carry reflective triangles, you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. The hazard warning flasher button is located in the center of the instrument panel. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. To tilt the wheel, pull the lever down. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. • Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp Telescopic Steering Column • Flash-to-Pass. See Flash-to-Pass on page 3-9. • Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 3-10.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up to signal right turn and all the way down to signal a left turn. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam with the headlamps on, push the turn signal/multifunction lever away from you. The headlamps will change from low beam to high beam.
Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass, even if the headlamps and ignition are turned off. To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then release the lever to turn them off. If flash-to-pass is activated, then the headlamp high/low-beam changer indicator will display on the instrument panel cluster. The fog lamps are turned off while this feature is active.
Windshield Washer Cruise Control {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. L(Washer Fluid): Pull the lever towards you to spray water onto the windshield. Washer fluid will squirt onto the windshield and the wipers will run for a few cycles to clear the windshield. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
{CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: The cruise control lever is on the left side of the steering column.
Pausing Cruise Control To pause cruise control, press the brake pedal on either an automatic or manual transmission, or the clutch pedal on a manual transmission, or press the ON-OFF/CANCEL switch once. This deactivates the cruise control but retains the speed in its memory. The CRUISE ACTIVE message and cruise control symbol on the trip computer will turn off. To regain the memory speed, momentarily turn the lever up to the RES-ACCEL position, provided you are travelling over 25 mph (40 km/h).
Exterior Lamps The switch to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel controls the following: AUTO (Automatic Headlamps): Turn the switch to AUTO to provide for automatic operation of the headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker lamps, and parking lamps. For more information see Automatic Headlamp System on page 3-14. 9(Off): Turn the switch to this position to turn all lamps off.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Automatic Headlamp System Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.
The lights stay off until the ignition is again turned on, or the lights are turned back on manually by the headlamp switch. The headlamps can be set to automatically turn off after you have locked the vehicle and walked away. To set or adjust the time delay from when the driver’s door is opened to when the lights automatically turn off, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-31.
Dome Lamp The dome lamp has three positions. ON: In this position, the dome lamp is always on. DOOR: In this position, the light automatically comes on when a door is opened. It will turn off 30 seconds after the last door is closed. If the ignition is turned on, the light turns off immediately unless a door is open. OFF: In this position, the dome lamp is always off, even when a door is opened. The dome lamp can be set to remain on for a preset amount of time after the ignition has been turned off.
The system is turned on if a door is opened, the vehicle is unlocked, or the trunk is opened. Once the system is turned on, the one hour battery protection time resets to zero and the interior lamps will continue to operate for another hour, or until the vehicle is locked. The interior lamp system will shut down 10 seconds after your vehicle is locked using either the key or the remote key locking system.
Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on accessory power outlets. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating.
Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle. % (Bi-Level): This mode directs the air to the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. This position can be used for most winter driving. [ (Floor): This mode directs the air to the floor outlets. The right control can also be used to select defog or defrost modes. Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section.
A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button on the left dial to turn the air-conditioning system on or off. When A/C is pressed, an indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that air conditioning is activated. On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. For quick cool down on hot days, do the following: 1. Select the vent mode. 2.
1 (Defrost): This mode directs the air to the windshield. When you select this mode, the system turns off recirculation automatically. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. Do not drive the vehicle until the windscreen is clear To help clear the windscreen quickly, do the following: 1. Select the defrost mode. 2. Select the highest temperature. 3. Select the highest fan speed. 4. Select A/C.
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically.
Speedometer The speedometer shows vehicle speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). For automatic transmission vehicle’s, under wide open throttle acceleration, when the accelerator pedal is pushed flat to the floor, it is possible that the tachometer needle may briefly enter the lower end of the tachometer’s red zone just prior to automatically upshifting into a higher gear.
Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the airbag symbol. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. The light comes on after an accident where the airbags were activated. {CAUTION: This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will flash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out.
Charging System Light The charging system light will come on when you turn on the ignition, until the engine is started, as a check to show you it is working. One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) When this light comes on, you can only shift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) instead of FIRST (1) to SECOND (2). When the engine is running, the light should go out.
Brake System Warning Light This light will come on when the ignition is turned to ON and when the parking brake is applied, if it does not, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If this light comes on and the Brake message appears on the trip computer display while driving and the parking brake is released, a fault with the brakes is indicated. You should immediately stop the car on the side of the road as carefully as possible.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage The temperature gage shows the engine coolant temperature when the ignition is on. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the light comes on and you hear a chime, your engine is too hot! It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or replacement tires that do not match your vehicle’s original tires can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modifications on page 5-3.
If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling the Tank on page 5-8. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This may take several days of routine driving.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light This light will come on when the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) are activated. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 3-14. When the indicator nears empty, the light will come on and you will hear a chime. You still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. If less than two gallons of fuel is added to an empty tank, the gage may take up to 15 minutes to register it. Here are three things that some owners ask about.
Trip Computer The buttons for the trip computer are located on the instrument panel, to the right of the instrument panel cluster. The trip computer can be reset when AVG SPEED or TRIP TIME are shown on the left display. To reset, press the SET button for less than two seconds. Resetting does not affect the Odometer, Overspeed, Range, Time to Arrival, Distance to Arrival, Instantaneous Fuel, or Fuel Remaining. Vehicle personalization is available through the trip computer controls and display.
Trip Distance FUEL REMAINING This function shows the miles travelled from the start of a particular trip. Reset the reading to zero by pressing and holding the SET button down for eight seconds. This function shows the gallons (liters) of fuel left in the fuel tank, rounded to the nearest one gallon (liter). When the fuel level is down to about 2 gallons (7.5 liters), LO is displayed instead of gallons (liters).
O/SPEED (Overspeed) Altering Overspeed Presets Overspeed sets the speed you do not want to exceed. For example, if driving in a 45 mph zone, set OVERSPEED to 45 mph by tapping the up or down arrows. The overspeed setting is shown in the left display. When your vehicle’s speed exceeds the setting, the overspeed warning message and an audible chime warn you that you are speeding. At that time, the trip computer automatically shows the overspeed display, allowing you to make adjustments if desired.
Underspeed Chime Display Units Overspeed provides a chime when your vehicle’s travelling speed exceeds the overspeed value, whereas underspeed provides a chime to indicate when your vehicle’s travelling speed drops below the overspeed. Display units allows you to select the units of measurement in which the trip computer and instrument panel cluster will display information. Tap the up or down arrows to select between ENG (English) or MET (metric) units.
Trip A/B When the Time to Arrival/Distance to Arrival/Fuel Remaining set of displays are turned on, using vehicle personalization, and are showing on the display, hold the MODE button down for two seconds. Now, instead of the Time to Arrival set of displays, the trip computer shows Trip B details. Press the MODE button to view your displays.
Trip Computer Warning Messages ALARM ACTIVATED The following messages may appear on the center trip computer display located on the instrument panel cluster. If a message is active, it will appear on the display for 10 seconds, unless the trip computer MODE button is pressed. Pressing the MODE button will acknowledge and clear messages from the display.
Check Alternator If this symbol and the Check Alternator message stay on, or come on while you are driving you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. This indicates that the engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it repaired immediately by your GM dealer. The Check Oil message will remain until the MODE button is pressed, but the symbol will remain until the condition is repaired.
Cruise Enabled Engine Temp (Temperature) Hot This symbol, the Cruise Enabled message, and the CRUISE message come on for a few seconds whenever you turn on the cruise control. The message then returns to the original trip computer display with a small CRUISE message on the right. The CRUISE message will remain until the cruise control is set or turned off. See Cruise Control on page 3-10 for more information.
The display then returns to the original trip computer display with a small low fuel symbol on the left. The symbol will remain until the fuel tank is filled above the low fuel level. Low Traction If this symbol and the Low Traction message come on while driving, the traction control system is limiting wheel spin. O/Speed (Overspeed) When your vehicle’s speed exceeds the pre-selected overspeed setting, the overspeed warning message and an audible chime warn you that you are speeding.
Rest Reminder Service Error (X Symbol) This symbol and message alert you when you may have been travelling for too long without a break. After the ignition is turned to ON, a timer will start. After two hours of continuous driving, the trip computer automatically shows the rest reminder display. See “REST REMINDER” under Vehicle Personalization on page 2-31 for more information. If the Service Error message or the X symbol comes on, it indicates a fault in the trip computer.
Shift Traction Ctrl (Control) Off If you have a manual transmission vehicle, this symbol, the Shift message, and the One-to-Four Shift light come on when you can only shift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4). You will not be able to shift from FIRST (1) to SECOND (2). You must complete the shift into FOURTH (4) to turn off this feature. This helps you get the best possible fuel economy. After shifting to FOURTH (4), you may downshift to a lower gear if you prefer.
Traction Ctrl (Control) On This symbol and the Traction Ctrl On message will come on when the driver turns on the traction control system. The display then returns to the original trip computer display with a small flashing low fuel symbol on the left. The symbol will remain until the fuel tank is filled above the low fuel level. The traction control system is automatically on after the next time the ignition is turned on.
{CAUTION: This system provides you with a far greater access to audio stations and song listings. Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed. Always keep your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive — avoid engaging in extended searching while driving. Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe driving. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 4-2.
Radio with Six-Disc CD Finding a Station FM AM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, and AM. The display will show the selection. r TUNE DISC [: Press the right or the left arrow to select radio stations. gSEEK TRACK l: Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. The radio will only seek stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. Playing the Radio LOC (Local): Press this button to switch the radio to local mode.
Setting Preset Stations Up to 18 stations, six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press FM AM to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press EQ to select the equalization. 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position, push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed. STD will appear on the display and you will hear a beep. EQ (Equalization): Press this button to select customized equalization settings designed for rock, pop, jazz, classical, and vocal. To turn equalization off, press this button until EQ OFF appears on the display. To give an equalization setting a boost, push the AUDIO knob once while in any equalization setting.
Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen instead. Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert more than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, you could damage the CD player.
TRACK SCAN: Press this button to listen to the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD that is playing. Press this button again to stop scanning. II (Pause): Press this button to pause a CD. CD PAUSE will appear on the display. Press this button again to play the CD. TRACK REPEAT: Press this button to repeat the track that is playing. Press this button again to turn off repeat play. FM AM: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing.
r TUNE DISC [: When more than one CD is loaded, press the left or right arrow to go to the previous or next CD loaded. If the audio system is in random mode, pressing the left arrow will only go to the start of the current track. FR FF (Fast Reverse/ Fast Forward): Press and hold FR to reverse quickly within a track. Press and hold FF to advance quickly within a track. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release this button to play the passage. The elapsed time of the track will appear on the display.
CD Messages Options Menu CD ERROR PLAY: The CD cannot be read. The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. The following features can be adjusted through the vehicle’s options menu located in the instrument panel cluster in the trip computer display window. CD ERROR MECH (Mechanism): If this message appears on the display, it could be for one of the following reasons: Confirmation Beeps • The CD is stuck in the player and cannot be played, loaded, or ejected. • It is very hot.
Speed-Dependent Volume (SDV) With SDV, the audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road or wind noise as you drive. This feature will never completely compensate for driving noise. There are other factors such as road surface, wind noise, windows open, and engine speed that may alter the interior noise for any given road speed. You can select compensation rates between 0 (off) and 5 (maximum compensation) in the options menu. See “Options Menu Adjustment” later in this section to adjust SDV.
Options Menu Adjustment Master Reset Confirmation beeps, SDV, and DDL can all be adjusted by doing the following: The radio has a reset feature that allows you to return certain settings back to the factory default settings. Use this feature when adjustments have been made that affect the sound quality or operation of the radio and you are unsure of how to return to the original settings. 1. Turn off the radio by pressing the OFF button. 2.
Theft-Deterrent Feature Security Release Procedure Your vehicle’s radio has an electronically coded security system. The system recognizes the vehicle which the radio has been installed. If the radio is kept in the vehicle, the PIN should not be required, even if the battery or the radio has been removed and reinstalled. To type in the PIN code, do the following: If the link between your vehicle and the radio is disrupted, the radio will prompt you for a four-digit PIN code to be entered.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls Q NEXT: Press this button to go to the next radio station and stay there. The radio will only seek stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. When a CD is playing, press and release this button to go to the next track. Press and hold this button to go to the next CD, if multiple CDs are loaded. NEXT R: Press this button to go to the previous radio station and stay there. The radio will only seek stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band.
Radio Reception Care of Your CDs You may experience frequency interference and static during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust.
Backglass Antenna The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger, located in the rear window. Make sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged. If the inside surface is damaged, it could interfere with radio reception. Also, for proper radio reception, the antenna connector at the top-center of the rear window needs to be properly attached to the post on the glass.
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........4-2 Defensive Driving ...........................................4-2 Drunken Driving .............................................4-3 Control of a Vehicle ........................................4-6 Braking .........................................................4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .........................4-7 Braking in Emergencies ...................................4-9 Traction Control System (TCS) ..........
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-6. {CAUTION: Defensive driving really means “Be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or expressways, it means “Always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes.
Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: • • • • Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Attentiveness Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving.
There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks. The law in most U.S. states, and throughout Canada, sets the legal limit at 0.08 percent. In some other countries, the limit is even lower. For example, it is 0.05 percent in both France and Germany.
The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I will be careful” is not the right answer. What if there is an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. There is something else about drinking and driving that many people do not know.
Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering, and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-27. Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. That means you can lose control of your vehicle.
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life.
Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel. ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions.
Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear the anti-lock pump or motor operate, and feel the brake pedal pulsate, but this is normal. Braking in Emergencies With ABS, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. Traction Control System (TCS) Your vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) that limits wheel spin.
To turn the system off, press the T/C button. On manual transmission vehicles, the button is located on the driver’s side of the center console. On automatic transmission vehicles, the button is located on the passenger’s side of the shift lever. Adding non-GM accessories can affect your vehicle’s performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 5-3 for more information.
Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly apply the brakes. Both control systems — steering and braking — have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Unless you have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places. You can lose control. The same thing can happen if you are steering through a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate.
Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
• Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. Remember that your passenger side outside mirror is convex. The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is. • Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads.
A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. Competitive Driving Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If your traction control system is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. See your warranty book before using your vehicle for competitive driving.
Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Adjust the inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. • Since you cannot see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking. It is wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer fluid reservoir filled with washer fluid.
Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. {CAUTION: Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. If you try to drive through flowing water, as you might at a low water crossing, your vehicle can be carried away.
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. • Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You will save time and energy. See Freeway Driving on page 4-20. • Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it.
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when you are not fresh — such as after a day’s work — do not plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out.
Hill and Mountain Roads If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. • Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down.
• Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane {CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road.
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Also see Tires on page 5-51. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles.
Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You will have a lot less traction, or grip, and will need to be very careful. What is the worst time for this? Wet ice. Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all.
Your Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have ABS, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-7. • Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. • Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until you hit a spot that is covered with ice.
CAUTION: (Continued) You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there. Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind. This will help keep CO out. You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. {CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck, but you must use caution. {CAUTION: If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. And, the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage.
Loading Your Vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification label.
The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the factory installed, original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D) for the maximum vehicle capacity weight. For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5-51 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-58. 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
Example 1 Item A B C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = Example 2 Total Item 740 lbs (330 kg) A 300 lbs (136 kg) B 440 lbs (199 kg) C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 4 = Available Cargo Weight = Total 740 lbs (330 kg) 600 lbs (272 kg) 140 lbs (63 kg) 4-31 2006 - Pontiac GTO Owner Manual
Certification Label Example 3 Item A B C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Weight 185 lbs (83 kg) × 4 = Available Cargo Weight = Total 740 lbs (330 kg) 740 lbs (330 kg) 0 lbs (0 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle’s capacity weight.
And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. {CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle.
Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see “Recreational Vehicle Towing” following. Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle — such as behind a motorhome.
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............................................................5-3 Accessories and Modifications ..........................5-3 California Proposition 65 Warning .....................5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work .........................5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ......................................................5-5 Fuel ................................................................5-5 Gasoline Octane .............................
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Tire Chains ..................................................5-69 If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-69 Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-70 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................5-71 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ................................................5-72 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............5-77 Compact Spare Tire ......................................
Service Accessories and Modifications Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people.
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-14. Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-52.
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle. Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. Gasoline Octane Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher.
California Fuel Additives If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. See the underhood emission control label. If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected.
Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. That damage would not be covered under your warranty. Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT.
Filling the Tank {CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from fuel. Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle — this is against the law in some places.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back to the right. {CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: • Dispense gasoline only into approved containers. • Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed, or on any surface other than the ground.
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located under the instrument panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release. 3. After you have partially lifted the hood, gas struts will automatically take over to lift and hold the hood in the fully open position. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly.
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the engine, here is what you will see: 5-12 2006 - Pontiac GTO Owner Manual
A. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 5-88. B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-34. C. Battery. See Battery on page 5-37. D. Radiator Pressure Cap (Out of View). See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5-26. E. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-13. F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-13. G.
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, you will need to add at least one quart/liter of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-90. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap.
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Notice: If you use oils that do not have the GM4718M Standard designation, you can cause engine damage not covered by your warranty. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container.
Your vehicle’s engine is filled at the factory with a Mobil 1® synthetic oil, which meets all requirements for your vehicle. Substitute Engine Oil: When adding oil to maintain engine oil level, oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M may not be available. You can add substitute oil designated SAE 5W-30 with the starburst symbol at all temperatures. Substitute oil not meeting GM Standard GM4718M should not be used for an oil change. Engine Oil Additives Do not add anything to the oil.
If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change the oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. After changing the engine oil, reset the system by performing the following steps: How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change the engine oil and filter based on vehicle use.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at every oil change and replace at the first oil change after 25,000 miles (41 500 km). See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt. If the filter remains caked with dirt, a new filter is required.
{CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. If it is not there and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Do not drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off. Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will damage it.
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it is colder than 50°F (10°C), drive the vehicle in DRIVE (D) until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes. Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: A cold fluid check can be made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off, but this is used only as a reference.
The level should never read over the HOT mark, so be careful not to add too much. It does not take much fluid, generally less than 0.6 pints (0.3 L). Do not overfill. How to Check Manual Transmission Fluid Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage your vehicle, and the damages may not be covered by your warranty. Always use the automatic transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
How to Add Manual Transmission Fluid Here is how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. 1. Remove the reverse light switch. 2. Add fluid at the switch hole. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of the switch hole. When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine the proper fluid.
How to Check and Add Fluid To check the fluid level, look at the markings on the reservoir. If the fluid level is between the MIN and the MAX line, the fluid level is correct. If the fluid level is between these marks do not remove the cap, as the fluid will quickly absorb moisture. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on reservoir location. If fluid does need to be added, first turn the vehicle off. Remove the cap and add the proper fluid.
What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and one-half DEX-COOL® coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If this coolant mixture is used, nothing else needs to be added. {CAUTION: If coolant needs to be added more than four times a year, have your dealer check the cooling system. Notice: If you use extra inhibitors and/or additives in your vehicle’s cooling system, you could damage your vehicle.
Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture at the coolant overflow reservoir, but be careful not to spill it. Check the level with the dipstick and keep adding fluid until the level is correct. {CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.
If the coolant overflow reservoir is completely empty, add coolant to the radiator. See Engine Overheating on page 5-26. {CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator. Never turn the radiator pressure cap — even a little — when the engine and radiator are hot.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned.
2. If the fan is working and the temperature gage needle has not returned to its normal position within a few minutes, stop the engine and remove the ignition key. Look for leaks at the radiator hoses and connections, heater hoses and connections, radiator, and water pump. Be careful when checking these areas as they will probably still be hot. If you find a major leak or other problems that may have caused the engine to overheat, do not run the engine until these problems have been corrected.
Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If you can hear the coolant inside the coolant overflow reservoir bubbling or boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. A. Radiator Pressure Cap (Out of View) B.
The coolant level should be at or above the bottom arrow on the dipstick. If it is not, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump, or somewhere else in the cooling system. {CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Overflow Reservoir {CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned.
To add coolant to the overflow reservoir, do the following: 1. Remove the coolant overflow reservoir cap when the cooling system is no longer hot. {CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap — even a little — they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot.
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid The fluid level should be checked after the vehicle has been driven for at least 20 minutes, so that the fluid is warm. A cold level check can be done after the engine has been off for at least five hours. However, the hot level check is recommended. The fluid level can be viewed through the reservoir. The level markings are next to the fluid window. When the fluid is cold, the level should be between the COLD MIN (Minimum) and MAX (Maximum) marks.
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer fluid, What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full.
Brakes {CAUTION: Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT-4 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system.
What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-4 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir. • If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s painted surfaces, the paint finish can be damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately.
Brake Adjustment Battery Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear. If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly. If you drive in that way, then — very carefully — make a few moderate brake stops about every 1,000 miles (1 600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly. Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label.
Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. {CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas that can explode or ignite. • They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you.
Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter. Turn off the radio and all lamps that are not needed. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it could save the radio! 4.
{CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal. To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2.
Headlamp Aiming • The vehicle should be placed so it is perpendicular The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system. The aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment • The vehicle should not have any snow, ice, or mud However, if the vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp aim may be affected and adjustment may be necessary. If oncoming vehicles flash their high beams at you, this may also mean the vertical aim needs to be adjusted.
To adjust the vertical aim on the headlamps, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headlamp. 2. Find the aim dot on the lens of the low-beam headlamp. 3. Measure the distance from the ground to the aim dot on the low-beam headlamp. Record the distance. 4.
Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-49. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Passenger’s Side Shown 8. Turn the vertical aiming screw (A) until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. If you turn it clockwise, it will raise the beam and if you turn it counterclockwise, it will lower the beam.
Passenger’s Side 2. Remove the five screws in the radiator cover. 3. Unclip and remove the radiator cover. A hole is provided in the air intake duct so that the bulbs can be accessed for replacement. After following the procedure to replace the bulbs, clip the radiator cover to the radiator fan shroud and reinstall the five screws. To replace the passenger’s side headlamp bulbs, first do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. 2. Disconnectthe battery clamp. 3.
3. Remove the wiring harness connector by squeezing the two tabs on the connector and pulling the connector down. 4. Remove the old bulb by twisting the bulb counterclockwise. Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps To replace this bulb, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. 2. Follow the removal procedure for either the driver’s side or passenger’s side of the vehicle to access the bulbs. See Headlamps on page 5-45 for more information. 3.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps A. Stoplamp/Taillamp B. Back-up Lamp C. Turn Signal Lamp To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-9 for more information. 2. Remove the two screws that attach the taillamp assembly to the vehicle. 3. Pull the assembly sideways out from the panel so that the locating pegs on the side of the lamp assembly snap free from the clips.
4. Turn the appropriate bulb socket counterclockwise while holding the assembly, to release it from the housing. 5. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket by pushing it in and turning it counterclockwise. 6. Install the new bulb into the bulb socket by pushing it into the socket and turning it clockwise. 7. Install the bulb socket into the taillamp housing, ensuring that the socket locks securely into place. 8. Reinstall the lamp assembly so that the clips are seated correctly.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following: 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14. 2.
Tires CAUTION: Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle’s Owner Manual. {CAUTION: • Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
Winter Tires If you expect to drive on snow or ice covered roads often, you may want to get winter tires for your vehicle. High performance tires, like the original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, are designed for very responsive driving on wet or dry pavement and may not offer the traction you would like or the same level of performance as winter tires on snow or ice covered roads. Winter tires, in general, are designed for increased traction on snow and ice covered roads.
Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines.
(C) Tire Identification Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department of Transportation) code is the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture. (D) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load.
Tire Size (E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in inches. The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (F) Service Description: These characters represent the load range and speed rating of the tire. The load index represents the load carry capacity a tire is certified to carry. The load index can range from 1 to 279. The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load. Speed ratings range from A to Z.
Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. Cold Inflation Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat from driving. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-58.
Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire. Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road.
Inflation - Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that under-inflation or over-inflation is all right. It is not.
How you load your vehicle affects vehicle handling and ride comfort. When driving with less than the maximum load capacity allowed for your vehicle, you can set tire inflation pressure to the recommended amounts shown in the following chart. Never load your vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry.
High Speed Operation {CAUTION: Driving at high speeds, 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat build up and can cause sudden tire failure. You could have a crash and you or others could be killed. Some high-speed rated tires require inflation pressure adjustment for high speed operation.
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-62 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-66 for more information. The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Specifications on page 5-90. {CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet General Motors tire performance criteria. GM’s tire performance criteria considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of your vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, and traction control.
Different Size Tires and Wheels Uniform Tire Quality Grading If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this may affect the way your vehicle performs, including its braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability and resistance to rollover. Additionally, if your vehicle has electronic systems such as, anti-lock brakes, traction control, and electronic stability control, the performance of these systems can be affected.
Treadwear Temperature – A, B, C The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling to one side or the other, the alignment may need to be checked.
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains {CAUTION: {CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You cannot know how it has been used or how far it has been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts.
If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. {CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. You and they could be badly injured or even killed. Find a level place to change your tire.
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 3. Turn the retaining bolt on the compact spare tire counterclockwise and remove it. The equipment you will need to change a flat tire is located in the trunk. 4. Then lift the compact spare tire out of the vehicle. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-76 for more information. 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-9 for more information. 2. Lift the cover to access the compact spare tire and tools. 5.
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire To remove the wheel nut caps, do the following: 2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet. 3. Fit the jack handle onto the jack by sliding the open end of the handle over the nut end of the jack. 4. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notches (A and B), in the vehicle’s frame closest to the tire being changed. 1. Remove each wheel nut cap with the wheel nut cap tool provided.
5. Put the compact spare tire near the flat tire. {CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. {CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
7. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 8. Remove the flat tire. {CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off. 9.
10. Install the compact spare tire. CAUTION: {CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 11. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 12. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
Notice: Wheel covers will not fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare. Do not try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It will not fit. Store a wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools {CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.
Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when the vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare tire is correctly inflated.
Notice: If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle, you could scratch the glass and/or cause damage to the integrated radio antenna and the rear window defogger. When cleaning the glass on your vehicle, use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner. Many cleaners contain solvents that may become concentrated in your vehicle’s breathing space. Before using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label.
Fabric/Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. For soils, always try to remove them first with plain water or club soda. Before cleaning, gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the following techniques: • For liquids: gently blot the remaining soil with a paper towel.
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt. Never use spot lifters or removers on plastic surfaces. Many commercial cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect soft plastic surfaces may permanently change the appearance and feel of your interior and are not recommended.
Weatherstrips Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather frequent application may be required. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-80.
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather, and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years.
Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Never drive a vehicle equipped with aluminum or chrome-plated wheels through an automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes.
Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the vehicle.
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Polishing Cloth Wax-Treated Tar and Road Oil Remover Chrome Cleaner and Polish White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Vinyl Cleaner Glass Cleaner Chrome and Wire Wheel Cleaner Finish Enhancer Usage Interior and exterior polishing cloth. Removes tar, road oil, and asphalt. Use on chrome or stainless steel. Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls. Cleans vinyl. Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints. Removes dirt and grime from chrome wheels and wire wheel covers.
Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) You will find this label on your spare tire cover. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label, you will find the following: • • • • VIN Model designation Paint information Production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle. This is the legal identifier for your vehicle.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Instrument Panel Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by fuses, circuit breakers and thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. This fuse block is located under the driver’s side of the instrument panel. The fuses here protect each separate circuit including headlamps. There are spare fuses inside the fuse box. If you have electrical failure, check here first.
Fuses POWER SEATS FRONT WIPER WASHER PARK LAMPS STOP LAMPS INTERIOR ILLUM. HAZARD WARNING SPARE HORN IGNITION INSTRUMENT ILLUM. TURN SIGNAL,BACK UP LAMPS HVAC CONT. HEAT, REAR WINDOW, INSTRUMENTS CIGAR LIGHTER Usage Power Seat Controls Front Windshield Wiper Washer Parking Lamps Stop Lamps Interior light Controls Hazard Warning Flashers Spare Horn Ignition Switch Instrument Panel Lighting Turn Signal Lamp, Back-Up Lamps Heater Controls, Rear Window, Trip Computer Cigarette Lighter Fuses CRUISE CONT.
Relays ACC RELAY IGNITION RELAY POWER WINDOW RELAY BLOWER INHIBIT RELAY PARK LAMPS RELAY SPARE INTERIOR ILLUM RELAY ECM/TCM CONTROL RELAY 1 ECM/TCM CONTROL RELAY 2 SPARE Usage Accessory Power Outlet Ignition Switch Power Windows Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located in the engine compartment and protects all electrical loads. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. For access to the main fuses, pull off the cover.
Fuses ENG CONT.
Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.81 lbs 0.8 kg Automatic Transmission (Drain and Refill) 5.3 qt 5.0 L Brake Fluid 0.65 qt 0.62 L Cooling System 12.7 qt 12.0 L Engine Oil with Filter (Drain and Refill) 6.5 qt 6.2 L Fuel Tank 18.5 gal 70.0 L Manual Transmission 4.6 qt 4.
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ......................................6-2 Introduction ...................................................6-2 Maintenance Requirements ..............................6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ......................6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...................................6-4 Additional Required Services ............................6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...............................
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance is important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle.
This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on the tire and loading information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29. • are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. • use the recommended fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 should be performed when indicated.
Scheduled Maintenance When the Service Engine Oil message on the trip computer display comes on, it means that service is required for your vehicle. See Trip Computer on page 3-33. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate that vehicle service is necessary for over a year.
Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16. An Emission Control Service. • • Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (i). • • Inspect engine air cleaner filter. If necessary, replace filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18. • • Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear.
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services Service and Miles (Kilometers) Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components. Replace engine air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (severe service). See footnote (g).
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 other brake parts, including 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.
(g) 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. − Uses such as high performance operation. (h) Drain, flush, and refill cooling system.
Engine Coolant Level Check At Least Once a Year Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL® coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23 for further details. Starter Switch Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid if necessary. At Least Once a Month {CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly.
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. {CAUTION: • With an automatic transmission, the ignition should When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. • With a manual transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Engine Oil Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires a special engine oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting this standard may be identified as synthetic, and should also be identified with the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
Usage Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Rear Axle Fluid/Lubricant DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. Look for “Approved for the H-Specification” on the label. DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). SAE 75W-140 GL-5 Synthetic Gear Oil (GM Part No. 89021809). With a complete drain and refill add 1 oz. (25 ml) of Limited-Slip Differential Friction Modifier 7098 (GM Part No. 89021958).
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your GM dealer. Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs Wiper Blades (Hook Type) Driver’s Side – 22.0 inches (55.0 cm) Passenger’s Side – 20.0 inches (50.
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-16 2006 - Pontiac GTO Owner Manual
Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-17 2006 - Pontiac GTO Owner Manual
Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-18 2006 - Pontiac GTO Owner Manual
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ...............7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......................7-2 Online Owner Center ......................................7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ................................7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ............................7-4 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ................7-5 Roadside Assistance Program ..........................7-6 Courtesy Transportation ......
Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Pontiac. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days.
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Pontiac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Pontiac by dialing: 1-800-833-PONT (7668). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) Customer Assistance Offices Pontiac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance.
Canada — Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S.
Roadside Assistance Program • Jump Start: No-start occurrences which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge. As the owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road. Contact Pontiac’s Roadside Assistance toll-free at 1-800-ROADSIDE (762-3743).
While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while traveling for you and your family. Remember, we are only a phone call away. Pontiac Roadside Assistance: 1-800-ROADSIDE (762-3743), text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to customers in conjunction with the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required.
Transportation Options Courtesy Rental Vehicle Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair.
Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel.
To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than: • with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, • in response to an official request of police or similar government office, • as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or • as required by law.
Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior accidents. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known.
If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. • Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. • If there has been an injury, call 911 for help. Do not leave the scene of an accident until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer.
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process Reporting Safety Defects In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts.
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Service Publications Ordering Information In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-762-2737, or write: Service Manuals Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Service Bulletins Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
✍ NOTES 7-16 2006 - Pontiac GTO Owner Manual
A Accessories and Modifications ............................ 5-3 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ............................... 3-17 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................... 1-52 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-85 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-18 Air Conditioning ..............................................
B C Backglass Antenna .......................................... 3-58 Battery .......................................................... 5-37 Run-Down Protection ................................... 3-16 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......................... 4-21 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 4-7 Emergencies ................................................ 4-9 Parking ...................................................... 2-24 System Warning Light ............................
Child Restraints (cont.) Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ........................................... Where to Put the Restraint ........................... Cigarette Lighter ............................................. Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ........................................ Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................. Fabric/Carpet .............................................. Finish Care .................................................
D E Daytime Running Lamps .................................. 3-14 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light ............. 3-32 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4 Dome Lamp ................................................... 3-16 Door Locks .......................................................... 2-7 Power Door Locks ......................................... 2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...............
F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-18 Finish Damage ............................................... 5-82 Flashers, Hazard Warning .................................. 3-6 Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-9 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-68 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-69 Flat Tire, Storing ............................................. 5-75 Fluid Automatic Transmission .
H I Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6 Head Restraints ............................................... 1-4 Headlamp Aiming ....................................................... 5-43 Headlamps ............................................ 3-13, 5-45 Automatic Headlamp System ......................... 3-14 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-45 Daytime Running Lamps ............................... 3-14 Flash-to-Pass .......................................
L Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..................................... 5-53 Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection ......................... 3-16 Courtesy .................................................... 3-15 Dome ........................................................ 3-16 Exterior ...................................................... 3-13 Fog ........................................................... 3-15 Front Reading ............................................. 3-16 Trunk ...................................
Manual Transmission Fluid .......................................................... 5-21 Operation ................................................... 2-21 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-29 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-29 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-29 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-3 N New Vehicle Break-In ......................................
R Radiator Pressure Cap .................................... 5-26 Radios .......................................................... 3-44 Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-57 Care of Your CDs ........................................ 3-57 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-46 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-45 Theft-Deterrent ............................................ 3-55 Understanding Reception ..............................
Seats Head Restraints ............................................ 1-4 Manual Lumbar ............................................. 1-2 Power Seats ................................................. 1-2 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-3 Seatback Latches .......................................... 1-5 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position ...................................... 1-41 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-43 Security Light .................
T Tachometer .................................................... 3-24 Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps .... 5-48 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ..................................... 3-55 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-14 Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-15 Immobilizer ................................................. 2-14 Immobilizer Operation ................................... 2-14 Tilt Wheel ..............................................
U W Understanding Radio Reception ........................ 3-57 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-64 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-22 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6 Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-6 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ..........................