Owner's Manual
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2004 Pontiac GTO Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Safety Belts ...1-6 Child Restraints ...1-26 Air Bag Systems ...1-46 Restraint System Check ...1-52 ...2-1 Features and Controls Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Windows ...2-10 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-12 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-15 Mirrors ...2-29 Storage Areas ...2-30 Vehicle Personalization ...2-32 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-2 Climate Controls ...3-19 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-23 Trip Computer ...3-36 Audio System(s) ...3-42 M Driving Your...
2004 Pontiac GTO Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Safety Belts ...1-6 Child Restraints ...1-26 Air Bag Systems ...1-46 Restraint System Check ...1-52 ...2-1 Features and Controls Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Windows ...2-10 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-12 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-15 Mirrors ...2-29 Storage Areas ...2-30 Vehicle Personalization ...2-32 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-2 Climate Controls ...3-19 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-23 Trip Computer ...3-36 Audio System(s) ...3-42 M Driving Your...
Owner's Manual
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... only once. In many crashes severe enough to in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for your air bag systems. Improper service can operate these features by vehicle deformation. Notice: If you should get them, the air bag system will automatically unlock the doors, turn off the engine, turn off the fuel pump, and turn the interior lamps on your air bag system. You can...
... only once. In many crashes severe enough to in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for your air bag systems. Improper service can operate these features by vehicle deformation. Notice: If you should get them, the air bag system will automatically unlock the doors, turn off the engine, turn off the fuel pump, and turn the interior lamps on your air bag system. You can...
Owner's Manual
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...That Burn ...2-27 Engine Exhaust ...2-27 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-28 Mirrors ...2-29 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-29 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-29 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-30 Storage Areas ...2-30 Glove Box ...2-30 Cupholder(s) ...2-31 Front Storage Area ...2-31 Center Console Storage Area ...2-31 Vehicle Personalization ...2-32 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Door Locks ...2-6 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-7 Trunk ...2-8 Windows ...2-10 Power Windows ...2-11 Sun Visors ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent...
...That Burn ...2-27 Engine Exhaust ...2-27 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-28 Mirrors ...2-29 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-29 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-29 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-30 Storage Areas ...2-30 Glove Box ...2-30 Cupholder(s) ...2-31 Front Storage Area ...2-31 Center Console Storage Area ...2-31 Vehicle Personalization ...2-32 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Door Locks ...2-6 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-7 Trunk ...2-8 Windows ...2-10 Power Windows ...2-11 Sun Visors ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent...
Owner's Manual
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... at this time, you will start , the first key may also want to have a passive theft-deterrent system. There is removed from the ignition. If your vehicle. The system is an electronic engine immobilizer, which disables the car, when the key is a transponder in your vehicle does start the vehicle. The system works when you are ever driving and the security light comes...
... at this time, you will start , the first key may also want to have a passive theft-deterrent system. There is removed from the ignition. If your vehicle. The system is an electronic engine immobilizer, which disables the car, when the key is a transponder in your vehicle does start the vehicle. The system works when you are ever driving and the security light comes...
Owner's Manual
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... will perform better in . Do not make full-throttle starts. • Avoid making hard stops for one second, returning back to the ignition being shown. Follow this time your vehicle and pressing UNLOCK on the key. One of the vehicle was armed. Hot wiring of the doors has been opened . The trigger point screens will be displayed first for one speed...
... will perform better in . Do not make full-throttle starts. • Avoid making hard stops for one second, returning back to the ignition being shown. Follow this time your vehicle and pressing UNLOCK on the key. One of the vehicle was armed. Hot wiring of the doors has been opened . The trigger point screens will be displayed first for one speed...
Owner's Manual
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... guard against theft, your vehicle's engine is automatically disabled shortly after turning the key to this position the accessories will sound when the driver's B (ON and ACCESSORY): This position is where the key returns to after you start your engine and release the key. Notice: Using a tool to force the key from which you can use ON to operate your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights. A (LOCK and ACCESSORY...
... guard against theft, your vehicle's engine is automatically disabled shortly after turning the key to this position the accessories will sound when the driver's B (ON and ACCESSORY): This position is where the key returns to after you start your engine and release the key. Notice: Using a tool to force the key from which you can use ON to operate your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights. A (LOCK and ACCESSORY...
Owner's Manual
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... could damage the transmission. Your vehicle won 't start if the clutch pedal is opened. When the engine starts, let go down - that 's a safety feature. Notice: Holding your key in neutral and the parking brake engaged. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. To restart when you do not, your engine might not perform properly. 2-17 Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your starter motor. If it...
... could damage the transmission. Your vehicle won 't start if the clutch pedal is opened. When the engine starts, let go down - that 's a safety feature. Notice: Holding your key in neutral and the parking brake engaged. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. To restart when you do not, your engine might not perform properly. 2-17 Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your starter motor. If it...
Owner's Manual
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..., winding roads. • When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears. • When going slowly enough. Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of DRIVE (D): SECOND (2): This position gives you more power and lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). Use this position when towing. THIRD (3): This position is also used for a moment before accelerating, to allow the transmission to...
..., winding roads. • When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears. • When going slowly enough. Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of DRIVE (D): SECOND (2): This position gives you more power and lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). Use this position when towing. THIRD (3): This position is also used for a moment before accelerating, to allow the transmission to...
Owner's Manual
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... on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. To stop and it is in any gear. Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Just apply pressure to NEUTRAL. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you start or idle your transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH...
... on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. To stop and it is in any gear. Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Just apply pressure to NEUTRAL. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you start or idle your transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH...
Owner's Manual
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... Running Lamps Indicator Light ...3-34 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-34 Fuel Gage ...3-35 Trip Computer ...3-36 Audio System(s) ...3-42 Setting the Time ...3-42 Radio with Six-Disc CD ...3-43 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-52 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-53 Radio Reception ...3-54 Care of Your CDs ...3-54 Care of Your CD Player ...3-54 Backglass Antenna ...3-55 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-2 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-4 Other Warning Devices ...3-4 Horn ...3-4 Tilt Wheel ...3-5 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-5 Exterior Lamps ...3-12 Interior Lamps ...3-15 Accessory Power...
... Running Lamps Indicator Light ...3-34 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-34 Fuel Gage ...3-35 Trip Computer ...3-36 Audio System(s) ...3-42 Setting the Time ...3-42 Radio with Six-Disc CD ...3-43 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-52 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-53 Radio Reception ...3-54 Care of Your CDs ...3-54 Care of Your CD Player ...3-54 Backglass Antenna ...3-55 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-2 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-4 Other Warning Devices ...3-4 Horn ...3-4 Tilt Wheel ...3-5 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-5 Exterior Lamps ...3-12 Interior Lamps ...3-15 Accessory Power...
Owner's Manual
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... G. H. J. P. See Power Windows on page 3-53. Glovebox. D. Audio System Controls. Passenger's Air Bag. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 2-11. Driver's Air Bag. R. Power Window Switches. F. K. N. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-23. See Parking Brake on page 2-24. See Glove Box on page 3-12. Headlamps Dial. Outlets. See "Automatic Headlamp System" under Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-24. L. Horn. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-5. See "Windshield Wipers" under Exterior Lamps on page 2-30...
... G. H. J. P. See Power Windows on page 3-53. Glovebox. D. Audio System Controls. Passenger's Air Bag. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 2-11. Driver's Air Bag. R. Power Window Switches. F. K. N. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-23. See Parking Brake on page 2-24. See Glove Box on page 3-12. Headlamps Dial. Outlets. See "Automatic Headlamp System" under Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-24. L. Horn. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-5. See "Windshield Wipers" under Exterior Lamps on page 2-30...
Owner's Manual
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... locked using either manually starting an accessory, such as the radio, accessory power outlet, and windshield wipers before turning off : dome, reading, glovebox, trunk. It will shut down 10 seconds after the normal 10 seconds. The lamps can be activated instead. The interior lamp system will activate when there has been no electrical change for another hour. Accessory Control If you want the accessories to ON or ACCESSORIES...
... locked using either manually starting an accessory, such as the radio, accessory power outlet, and windshield wipers before turning off : dome, reading, glovebox, trunk. It will shut down 10 seconds after the normal 10 seconds. The lamps can be activated instead. The interior lamp system will activate when there has been no electrical change for another hour. Accessory Control If you want the accessories to ON or ACCESSORIES...
Owner's Manual
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... Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. Diagnosis and service may also result in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. This may be covered by your warranty. This light will be indicated by the system before any malfunction. • Light Flashing - A misfire condition has been detected. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or replacement tires that...
... Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. Diagnosis and service may also result in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. This may be covered by your warranty. This light will be indicated by the system before any malfunction. • Light Flashing - A misfire condition has been detected. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or replacement tires that...
Owner's Manual
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... Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-13 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-18 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-19 Manual Transmission Fluid ...5-23 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-24 Engine Coolant ...5-25 Engine Overheating ...5-28 Cooling System ...5-31 Power Steering Fluid ...5-36 5-1 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-37 Brakes ...5-38 Battery ...5-41 Jump Starting ...5-42 Bulb Replacement ...5-47 Halogen Bulbs ...5-47 Headlamps ...5-47 Front Turn Signal and Parking...
... Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-13 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-18 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-19 Manual Transmission Fluid ...5-23 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-24 Engine Coolant ...5-25 Engine Overheating ...5-28 Cooling System ...5-31 Power Steering Fluid ...5-36 5-1 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-37 Brakes ...5-38 Battery ...5-41 Jump Starting ...5-42 Bulb Replacement ...5-47 Halogen Bulbs ...5-47 Headlamps ...5-47 Front Turn Signal and Parking...
Owner's Manual
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... degrees to its width. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, see Loading Your Vehicle on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that is expressed in which can also identify the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand and date of a tire's height to the centerline of fuel, oil and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. There are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning.
... degrees to its width. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, see Loading Your Vehicle on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that is expressed in which can also identify the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand and date of a tire's height to the centerline of fuel, oil and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. There are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning.
Owner's Manual
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vehicle capacity weight; Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on the tire placard. Recommended Inflation Pressure: Vehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure shown on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Tire Pressure on page 5-58 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-30. See When It Is Time for that tire. accessory weight; See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-30. Sidewall: The portion of a tire between the tire and the road surface...
vehicle capacity weight; Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on the tire placard. Recommended Inflation Pressure: Vehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure shown on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Tire Pressure on page 5-58 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-30. See When It Is Time for that tire. accessory weight; See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-30. Sidewall: The portion of a tire between the tire and the road surface...
Owner's Manual
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... RELAY FRONT WIPER Front Windshield Wipers SPARE PWR DOOR LOCKS, ANT. & WINDOWS Spare Power Door Locks, Antenna, Power Windows INSTRUMENTS Theft System, Horn THEFT HORN HEATED REAR Rear Window Defogger WINDOW RADIO Radio System 5-89 TRIP COMP CIGAR LIGHTER Usage Heater Controls, Trip Computer Cigarette Lighter Fuses SUB WOOFER & AMPLIFIER SPARE AIRBAG ABS SPARE SPARE Usage Sub Woofer and Amplifier Spare Airbag Anti-Lock Brake System Spare Spare Spare Usage Accessory Power Outlet Ignition Switch Power Windows Blower Parking Lamps Interior Light Controls CRUISE CONT. Fuses ACC...
... RELAY FRONT WIPER Front Windshield Wipers SPARE PWR DOOR LOCKS, ANT. & WINDOWS Spare Power Door Locks, Antenna, Power Windows INSTRUMENTS Theft System, Horn THEFT HORN HEATED REAR Rear Window Defogger WINDOW RADIO Radio System 5-89 TRIP COMP CIGAR LIGHTER Usage Heater Controls, Trip Computer Cigarette Lighter Fuses SUB WOOFER & AMPLIFIER SPARE AIRBAG ABS SPARE SPARE Usage Sub Woofer and Amplifier Spare Airbag Anti-Lock Brake System Spare Spare Spare Usage Accessory Power Outlet Ignition Switch Power Windows Blower Parking Lamps Interior Light Controls CRUISE CONT. Fuses ACC...
Owner's Manual
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... Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ...3-28 Appearance Care ...Care of Safety Belts ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ...Finish Damage ...Sheet Metal Damage ...Underbody Maintenance ...Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...Weatherstrips ...Arming the System ...ARRIVAL DEFAULT ...Ashtray ...Ashtrays ...AUDIO DISTORTION LIMITER ...Audio System(s) ...Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...Backglass Antenna ...Care of Your CD Player ...Care of Your CDs ...Radio with...
... Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ...3-28 Appearance Care ...Care of Safety Belts ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ...Finish Damage ...Sheet Metal Damage ...Underbody Maintenance ...Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...Weatherstrips ...Arming the System ...ARRIVAL DEFAULT ...Ashtray ...Ashtrays ...AUDIO DISTORTION LIMITER ...Audio System(s) ...Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...Backglass Antenna ...Care of Your CD Player ...Care of Your CDs ...Radio with...
Owner's Manual
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...54 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-23 Rear Seat Passenger Positions ...1-20 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-20 Rear Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps ...5-49 Rear Window Defogger ...3-21 Rearview Mirrors ...2-29 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-30 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ...2-5 Remote Trunk Release ...2-9 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-73 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-72 Replacement Bulbs ...5-50 Replacing Brake System...
...54 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-23 Rear Seat Passenger Positions ...1-20 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-20 Rear Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps ...5-49 Rear Window Defogger ...3-21 Rearview Mirrors ...2-29 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-30 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ...2-5 Remote Trunk Release ...2-9 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-73 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-72 Replacement Bulbs ...5-50 Replacing Brake System...
Owner's Manual
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... Tips ...4-18 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ...5-80 Specifications, Capacities ...5-92 SPEED DEPENDENT VOLUME ...2-35 Speedometer ...3-25 Starting Your Engine ...2-17 Steering ...4-9 Steering in Emergencies ...4-10 Steering Tips ...4-9 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-53 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-5 STOP WATCH ...2-34 Stop Watch ...3-39 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ...2-31 Cupholder(s) ...2-31 Front Storage Area ...2-31 Glove Box ...2-30 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools ...5-77 Storing...
... Tips ...4-18 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ...5-80 Specifications, Capacities ...5-92 SPEED DEPENDENT VOLUME ...2-35 Speedometer ...3-25 Starting Your Engine ...2-17 Steering ...4-9 Steering in Emergencies ...4-10 Steering Tips ...4-9 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-53 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-5 STOP WATCH ...2-34 Stop Watch ...3-39 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ...2-31 Cupholder(s) ...2-31 Front Storage Area ...2-31 Glove Box ...2-30 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools ...5-77 Storing...