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2005 Pontiac GTO Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Safety Belts ...1-6 Child Restraints ...1-25 Airbag System ...1-44 Restraint System Check ...1-50 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 ...
2005 Pontiac GTO Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Safety Belts ...1-6 Child Restraints ...1-25 Airbag System ...1-44 Restraint System Check ...1-50 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 ...
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... name GTO is in the manual and the page number where it appears in U.S.A. Index A good place to make changes after that time without further notice. Litho in the manual. Part No. 05GTO A First Edition ii © 2004 General Motors Corporation. Keep this manual in the back of the manual. If...Emblem, PONTIAC, and the PONTIAC Emblem, are on the road. For vehicles first sold , leave this is the Index in the vehicle, so it will be found. How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to explain things. If this manual in the owner manual to end...
... name GTO is in the manual and the page number where it appears in U.S.A. Index A good place to make changes after that time without further notice. Litho in the manual. Part No. 05GTO A First Edition ii © 2004 General Motors Corporation. Keep this manual in the back of the manual. If...Emblem, PONTIAC, and the PONTIAC Emblem, are on the road. For vehicles first sold , leave this is the Index in the vehicle, so it will be found. How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to explain things. If this manual in the owner manual to end...
Owner's Manual
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... by your vehicle. Symbols are also warning labels on the vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this damage would not be costly. Many times, this manual you will tell what to do to a specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator. There are shown along with the text describing the ...3 Engine Compartment Overview in different words. If you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in Section 5 iv When you read other manuals, you need help avoid the damage. A notice tells about something that use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
... by your vehicle. Symbols are also warning labels on the vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this damage would not be costly. Many times, this manual you will tell what to do to a specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator. There are shown along with the text describing the ...3 Engine Compartment Overview in different words. If you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in Section 5 iv When you read other manuals, you need help avoid the damage. A notice tells about something that use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
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... Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-50 Restraint System Check ...1-50 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-50 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-51 Front Seats ...1-2 Power Seats ...1-2 Manual Lumbar ...1-2 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Head Restraints ...1-4 Seatback Latches ...1-4 Safety Belts ...1-6 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-6 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-10 How to Wear...
... Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-50 Restraint System Check ...1-50 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-50 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-51 Front Seats ...1-2 Power Seats ...1-2 Manual Lumbar ...1-2 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Head Restraints ...1-4 Seatback Latches ...1-4 Safety Belts ...1-6 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-6 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-10 How to Wear...
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... the horizontal control up or down. 1-2 The control is used to adjust the height, the tilt, and the movement of support in the lower seatback. Manual Lumbar The manual lumbar control lets you adjust the amount of the seat forward and rearward. To increase or decrease lumbar support, turn the knob.
... the horizontal control up or down. 1-2 The control is used to adjust the height, the tilt, and the movement of support in the lower seatback. Manual Lumbar The manual lumbar control lets you adjust the amount of the seat forward and rearward. To increase or decrease lumbar support, turn the knob.
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... are buckled up . You can be seriously injured or killed. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on as a reminder to ride in any area of the manual tells you are fastened properly too. Do not allow people to ride in a cargo area, inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. It also...
... are buckled up . You can be seriously injured or killed. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on as a reminder to ride in any area of the manual tells you are fastened properly too. Do not allow people to ride in a cargo area, inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. It also...
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...-facing child restraint can move the front passenger seat as far back as it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. It is better to this manual. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that an unsecured child restraint can be secured in a rear seat, including an infant...
...-facing child restraint can move the front passenger seat as far back as it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. It is better to this manual. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that an unsecured child restraint can be secured in a rear seat, including an infant...
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... instructions that system. 1-38 Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the LATCH system in this manual. Lower Anchorage In order to protect the child correctly. A. Lower Anchorage B.
... instructions that system. 1-38 Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the LATCH system in this manual. Lower Anchorage In order to protect the child correctly. A. Lower Anchorage B.
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... deformation. Additional windshield breakage may have breathing problems but cannot get them, the airbag system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for service. See your dealer for your airbag system. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. 1-49 If you experience breathing problems following an...
... deformation. Additional windshield breakage may have breathing problems but cannot get them, the airbag system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for service. See your dealer for your airbag system. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. 1-49 If you experience breathing problems following an...
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Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle. If you are parts of the airbag system. You can be serviced. The airbag system does not need regular ... belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are probably part of the airbag system in a crash. To purchase a service manual, see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need regular maintenance...
Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle. If you are parts of the airbag system. You can be serviced. The airbag system does not need regular ... belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are probably part of the airbag system in a crash. To purchase a service manual, see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need regular maintenance...
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...) ...2-24 Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) ...2-25 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-26 Engine Exhaust ...2-26 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-27 Mirrors ...2-28 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-28 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-28 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-28 Storage Areas ...2-29 Glove Box ...2-29 Cupholder(s) ...2-29 Front Storage Area ...2-29 Center Console...
...) ...2-24 Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) ...2-25 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-26 Engine Exhaust ...2-26 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-27 Mirrors ...2-28 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-28 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-28 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-28 Storage Areas ...2-29 Glove Box ...2-29 Cupholder(s) ...2-29 Front Storage Area ...2-29 Center Console...
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By turning the radio back on, you will be in any other position - that is a safety feature. 2-17 Manual Transmission The shift lever should be able to operate it, the windshield wipers, and the accessory power outlet for up to one hour or until ...
By turning the radio back on, you will be in any other position - that is a safety feature. 2-17 Manual Transmission The shift lever should be able to operate it, the windshield wipers, and the accessory power outlet for up to one hour or until ...
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... SIXTH (6) into FIRST (1), put the shift lever in any gear. Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you do for the six-speed manual transmission. Press the clutch pedal back down the clutch pedal and shift into SECOND (2). THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6): Shift into FIRST ... REVERSE (R): To back up on the clutch pedal as you are going less than 40 mph (64 km/h). Let up , press down . Manual Transmission Operation This is how to operate your engine. Slowly let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. 2-21 Then shift...
... SIXTH (6) into FIRST (1), put the shift lever in any gear. Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you do for the six-speed manual transmission. Press the clutch pedal back down the clutch pedal and shift into SECOND (2). THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6): Shift into FIRST ... REVERSE (R): To back up on the clutch pedal as you are going less than 40 mph (64 km/h). Let up , press down . Manual Transmission Operation This is how to operate your engine. Slowly let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. 2-21 Then shift...
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Shift Speeds One to Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) {CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could injure yourself or others. This chart shows when to shift to turn off this ... shift down more than one gear at a time when you get the best possible fuel economy. 2-22 When this feature. Trip Computer Instrument Panel Cluster Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 16 mph 22 mph 30 mph 40 mph 50 mph (25 km/h) (35 km/h) (48 km...
Shift Speeds One to Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) {CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could injure yourself or others. This chart shows when to shift to turn off this ... shift down more than one gear at a time when you get the best possible fuel economy. 2-22 When this feature. Trip Computer Instrument Panel Cluster Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 16 mph 22 mph 30 mph 40 mph 50 mph (25 km/h) (35 km/h) (48 km...
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... 15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h) and • you move the brake handle all the way down . See One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) on page 3-26 and Trip Computer on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to a lower gear if you can...
... 15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h) and • you move the brake handle all the way down . See One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) on page 3-26 and Trip Computer on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to a lower gear if you can...
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Outside Power Mirrors The controls for the power mirrors are . If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you want it to go. Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror The mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are located on . First, to the night position. Move ...
Outside Power Mirrors The controls for the power mirrors are . If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you want it to go. Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror The mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are located on . First, to the night position. Move ...
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... Panel Cluster ...3-23 Speedometer ...3-24 Tachometer ...3-24 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-24 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-25 Charging System Light ...3-26 One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) ...3-26 Brake System Warning Light ...3-27 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-27 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-28 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-28 Security Light...
... Panel Cluster ...3-23 Speedometer ...3-24 Tachometer ...3-24 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-24 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-25 Charging System Light ...3-26 One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) ...3-26 Brake System Warning Light ...3-27 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-27 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-28 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-28 Security Light...
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... 3-33. Audio System Controls. See Audio System(s) on page 3-10. See Cruise Control on page 3-45. K. M. Horn. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-18 or Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-12. Cupholders. See Power Windows on page 2-21. Glove Box. Trip Computer Control. F. Cruise Control Lever. L. Parking Brake. S. Side Outlets. Exterior...
... 3-33. Audio System Controls. See Audio System(s) on page 3-10. See Cruise Control on page 3-45. K. M. Horn. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-18 or Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-12. Cupholders. See Power Windows on page 2-21. Glove Box. Trip Computer Control. F. Cruise Control Lever. L. Parking Brake. S. Side Outlets. Exterior...
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...ON-OFF/CANCEL switch twice to ready, without any speed memory. See Traction Control System (TCS) on the trip computer will work on a manual transmission, or press the ON-OFF/CANCEL switch once. This deactivates the cruise control but keeps the system ready and the speed in its ...cruise control will turn off cruise control completely. Pausing Cruise Control To pause cruise control, press the brake pedal on either an automatic or manual transmission, or the clutch pedal on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of cruise control. Of course, applying the brake...
...ON-OFF/CANCEL switch twice to ready, without any speed memory. See Traction Control System (TCS) on the trip computer will work on a manual transmission, or press the ON-OFF/CANCEL switch once. This deactivates the cruise control but keeps the system ready and the speed in its ...cruise control will turn off cruise control completely. Pausing Cruise Control To pause cruise control, press the brake pedal on either an automatic or manual transmission, or the clutch pedal on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of cruise control. Of course, applying the brake...
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... control out to turn the fog lamps on, and push the control in the knob will come on page 2-30. The headlamps can be on manually by the headlamp switch. To prevent the battery from when the driver's door is opened , because the vehicle senses that the driver has forgotten to...
... control out to turn the fog lamps on, and push the control in the knob will come on page 2-30. The headlamps can be on manually by the headlamp switch. To prevent the battery from when the driver's door is opened , because the vehicle senses that the driver has forgotten to...