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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

Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1

Keys

........................................................ 2-2

Doors and Locks

....................................... 2-7

Windows

................................................. 2-11

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-28

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-29

Vehicle Personalization

Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-19

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Trip Computer

......................................... 3-33

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-45

............................ 1-50

............................ 2-13

........... 2-15

............................. 2-30

.......................... 3-4

........ 3-22

Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

................................................... 4-34

Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1

Service

..................................................... 5-3

Fuel

......................................................... 5-5

Checking Things Under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

..................................... 5-45

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

...................................................... 5-52

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-76

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

...................................... 5-85

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule

Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Index ................................................................ 1

............... 5-10

.................................... 5-47

......... 5-52

................................. 5-85

..................... 5-90

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Page 1 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 ...
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, and the PONTIAC Emblem, are registered trademarks; and the name GTO is a trademark of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice.
Page 3: Safety Warnings And Symbols
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. CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Page 4: Vehicle Damage Warnings
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 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 Safety Belts Properly ...1-11 Driver Position ...1-12 Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment ...1-18 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-19...
Page 8: Manual Lumbar
Front Seats Power Seats The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the driver’s and passenger’s seat. The horizontal switch is used to adjust the height, the tilt, and the movement of the seat forward and rearward. The vertical switch is used to adjust the seatback.
Page 9: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks Use the vertical switch on the outboard side of the front seat cushion to recline the seatbacks. Press the switch forward or rearward to recline or raise the seatback to the desired position. See Power Seats on page 1-2. But do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.
Page 10: Seatback Latches
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.
Page 11 CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. To return the seat to the original position after it has been moved forward, do the following: 1.
Page 12: Safety Belts: They Are For Everyone
Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone 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. CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she can not wear a safety belt properly.
Page 13: Why Safety Belts Work
In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work. 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. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive.
Page 14 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.
Page 15 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 16: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
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. 1-10 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts...
Page 17: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident — even one that is not your fault — you and your passengers can be hurt.
Page 18: Driver Position
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. 3.
Page 19 6. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you 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.
Page 20 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 1-14 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.
Page 21 What is wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 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.
Page 22 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-16 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.
Page 23 What is wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 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.
Page 24: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
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. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 25: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 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. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.
Page 26: Lap-Shoulder Belt
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.
Page 27 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.
Page 28: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-22 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 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.
Page 29 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.
Page 30: Safety Belt Pretensioners
CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 31: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
Page 32 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. 1-26 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt...
Page 33 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.
Page 34: Infants And Young Children
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.
Page 35 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.
Page 36 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? 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.
Page 37: 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.
Page 38 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. 1-32 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.
Page 39 A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position...
Page 40: Where To Put The Restraint
When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may ﬁnd these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both.
Page 41: Top Strap
Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.
Page 42: Top Strap Anchor Location
Anchor the top strap to an anchor point speciﬁed in Top Strap Anchor Location on page 1-36. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.
Page 43: Lower Anchorages And Top Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger’s position if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored.
Page 44 A. Lower Anchorage B. Lower Anchorage In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. 1-38 To assist you in locating the lower anchorages for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a visible metal anchorage point in the seat where the seatback meets the seat cushion.
Page 45: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. See Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-37.
Page 46 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-40...
Page 47: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
5. 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. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 48 Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here is why: CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag.
Page 49 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.
Page 50: Airbag System
Airbag System Your vehicle has airbags — one airbag for the driver and another airbag for the right front passenger. Frontal airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inﬂating airbag. But these airbags must inﬂate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations.
Page 51 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.
Page 52: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? The driver’s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-46 The right front passenger’s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side.
Page 53: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
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...
Page 54: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
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 the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal and near-frontal impacts.
Page 55 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.
Page 56: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
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.
Page 57: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
Page 58 NOTES 1-52...
Page 59: Features And Controls
Section 2 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 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Trunk ...2-8 Windows ...2-11 Power Windows ...2-12 Sun Visors ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-13 Immobilizer ...2-13 Immobilizer Operation ...2-13 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-14...
Page 60: Keys
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.
Page 61 If a replacement key is needed, you will have to go to the dealership to purchase one. In an emergency, contact Pontiac Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 for more information.
Page 62: Remote Keyless Entry System
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.
Page 63: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation The buttons on your key allow you to lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk. When pressing the key buttons, ensure that other keys on the key ring are not between the main key and the vehicle.
Page 64 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.
Page 65: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked.
Page 66: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Your vehicle cannot be locked using the remote key if the key is in the ignition and the ignition is ON. The vehicle also cannot be locked if the driver’s door is open. To use the remote key to lock the doors, both doors must be closed.
Page 67: Trunk Lock
Trunk Lock 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. When the trunk is unlocked, it can then be opened from the outside.
Page 68: 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 moving. 2-10 Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Using the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk may damage it.
Page 69: Windows
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.
Page 70: Power Windows
Power Windows Use the switches located between the seats to operate the windows. To raise the window, pull the switch up. To lower the window, press the switch down. The windows will operate while the ignition is turned to ON, or while Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Page 71: Theft-Deterrent Systems
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.
Page 72: Content Theft-Deterrent
If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-86 for more information on fuses.
Page 73: How To Detect A Tamper Condition
How to Detect a Tamper Condition 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.
Page 74: Instrument Panel
Ignition Positions The key can be turned to one of three positions while in the ignition switch. A (LOCK): This is the only position from which you can insert or remove the key. When the key is inserted and is in this position, the radio, wipers, and accessory power outlet will continue to work until the key is removed.
Page 75: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature that enables the radio, power windows, windshield wipers, and accessory power outlet to continue to work after the ignition key has been turned to LOCK and removed from the ignition. The radio, wipers and accessory power outlet will turn off when the ignition key is turned to LOCK and removed.
Page 76: Racing Or Other Competitive Driving
Starting Your Engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal and the parking brake ﬁrmly applied, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.
Page 77 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.
Page 78 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous.
Page 79: Manual Transmission Operation
Manual Transmission Operation This is the shift pattern for the six-speed manual transmission. Here is how to operate your transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.
Page 80: Shift Speeds
Shift Speeds CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. This chart shows when to shift to the next gear for the best fuel economy.
Page 81: Parking Brake
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.
Page 82: Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 83: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may ﬁnd it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Page 84: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-26 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell.
Page 85: Running The Engine While Parked
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.
Page 86: Mirrors
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror 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. Second, adjust the angle of the mirror by moving the mirror to a position that allows you to see out of the back window.
Page 87: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Glove Box Use the glovebox key to lock and unlock the glovebox. For security, the master key is designed not to operate the glovebox lock. See Keys on page 2-2. To lock, insert the key, turn clockwise and then remove. To unlock, insert the key and turn counterclockwise and remove.
Page 88: Vehicle Personalization
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. The following list shows features that can be reset or customized: •...
Page 89: Entering Programming Mode
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...
Page 90: Restore To Factory Settings
Navigating the Menu 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. The following information shows how to reset or customize features after entering the main menu: RESTORE TO FACTORY SETTINGS This option restores the instrument panel, audio system, and other general vehicle systems to the factory...
Page 91: Radio Display
DIST (Distance) TO ARRIVAL DEFAULT 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.
Page 92: Confirmation Beeps
CONFIRMATION BEEPS 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 &...
Page 93: Ignition Off Courtesy Lamp
AUTO HEADLIGHTS SENSITIVITY 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. COURTESY LAMP TIMEOUT This option is used to adjust the length of time that the interior courtesy lamp remains illuminated after...
Page 94: Exiting Programming Mode
DOOR LOCK INDICATION 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.
Page 95: Climate Controls
Section 3 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 ...3-8 Flash-to-Pass ...3-9 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Windshield Washer ...3-10 Cruise Control ...3-10 Exterior Lamps ...3-13 Headlamps ...3-13...
Page 96 Section 3 Audio System(s) ...3-45 Setting the Time ...3-45 Radio with Six-Disc CD ...3-46 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-55 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-56 Instrument Panel Radio Reception ...3-57 Care of Your CDs ...3-57 Care of the CD Player ...3-57 Backglass Antenna ...3-58...
Page 97 NOTES...
Page 98: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 99 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.
Page 100: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers 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. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located near the center of the instrument panel.
Page 101: Telescopic Steering Column
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. Telescopic Steering Column The steering column also has a telescopic function which allows the steering wheel to move closer or further away from the driver.
Page 102: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals 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. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change.
Page 103: Flash-To-Pass
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.
Page 104: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer 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. (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.
Page 105: Setting Cruise Control
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 needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control.
Page 106 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.
Page 107: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps The switch to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel controls the following: (Parking Lamps): Turn the switch to this position to turn on the parking lamps, together with the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights.
Page 108: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 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.
Page 109: Fog Lamps
To prevent the battery from draining, the headlamp and parking lamps will turn off when the ignition has been turned off and the driver’s door is opened, because the vehicle senses that the driver has forgotten to turn off the lights. The lights stay off until the ignition is again turned on, or the lights are turned back on manually by the headlamp switch.
Page 110: Dome Lamp
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.
Page 111: Accessory Power Outlets
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.
Page 112: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
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.
Page 113: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle. Operation To change the current mode, turn the right control to select one of the following: (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets.
Page 114: Defogging And Defrosting
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;...
Page 115: Rear Window Defogger
(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.
Page 116: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
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.
Page 117: Instrument Panel Cluster
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. 3-23...
Page 118: Speedometer
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...
Page 119: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the airbag symbol. This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out.
Page 120: Charging System Light
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. When the engine is running, the light should go out. If the light illuminates and the Check Alternator message on the trip computer stays on, or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the electrical...
Page 121: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light This light will come on when the ignition is turned ON and when the parking brake is applied. 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.
Page 122: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
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.
Page 123: If The Light Is Flashing
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.
Page 124: If The Light Is On Steady
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.
Page 125: Security Light
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.
Page 126: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) Indicator Light
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. Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left, when the ignition is on.
Page 127: Trip Computer
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 displays are located directly beneath the instrument panel cluster gages. Speed related information appears in the left display, distance related information appears in the center display, and fuel related information appears in the right display.
Page 128: Time To Arrival
TRIP TIME This function shows the engine running time since the trip computer was reset. If this exceeds 99 hours and 59 minutes, the trip time is displayed in hours only. Trip Distance This function shows the miles travelled from the start of a particular trip.
Page 129: Altering Overspeed Presets
O/SPEED (Overspeed) 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.
Page 130 Underspeed Chime 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. Range Range is an estimate of how far your current fuel level will last.
Page 131: Trip Computer Notes
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.
Page 132: Abs (Anti-Lock Brake System) Fault
Trip Computer Warning Messages 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.
Page 133: Maintenance Schedule
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. It could indicate that your vehicle has a loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem. Have your vehicle checked right away by your GM dealer.
Page 134: Low Fuel
Cruise Enabled 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.
Page 135 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...
Page 136: Service Vehicle Soon
Rest Reminder 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.
Page 137 Shift 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).
Page 138 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 traction control system is automatically on after the next time the ignition is turned on. After two seconds, the display returns to the original trip computer display and the TRAC OFF message will turn off.
Page 139: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units.
Page 140: Playing The Radio
Radio with Six-Disc CD Playing the Radio ON OFF: Press this button to turn the system on and off. AUDIO (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. The radio has a feature that limits the amount of ampliﬁer distortion that you can hear, see “Dynamic Distortion Limiting (DDL)”...
Page 141: Setting Preset Stations
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.
Page 142: Playing A Cd
To adjust bass or treble to the middle position, select BASS or TREB and push and hold the AUDIO knob. The radio will produce one beep and adjust the display level to the middle position. 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.
Page 143 If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled. There may be an increase in skipping, difficulty in ﬁnding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting.
Page 144 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. TRACK REPEAT: Press this button to repeat the track that is playing. Press this button again to turn off repeat play.
Page 145 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.
Page 146: Options Menu
CD Messages CD ERROR PLAY: The CD cannot be read. The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. CD ERROR MECH (Mechanism): If this message appears on the display, it could be for one of the following reasons: • The CD is stuck in the player and cannot be played, loaded, or ejected.
Page 147 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.
Page 148: Master Reset
Options Menu Adjustment Conﬁrmation beeps, SDV, and DDL can all be adjusted by doing the following: 1. Turn off the radio by pressing the OFF button. 2. Press and hold pushbutton 1, then press the ON button until OPTION MENU appears on the display.
Page 149: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature 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. 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.
Page 150: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has this feature, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: MODE: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or CD. 3-56 NEXT: Press this button to go to the next radio station and stay there.
Page 151: Radio Reception
Radio Reception The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise.
Page 152: Backglass Antenna
Backglass Antenna The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger, located in the rear window. Be 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.
Page 153: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-5 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Braking in Emergencies ...4-8 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-8 Steering ...4-9 Off-Road Recovery ...4-11 Passing ...4-12 Loss of Control ...4-13 Driving at Night ...4-14...
Page 154: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
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. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”...
Page 155 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.
Page 156 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.
Page 157: Control Of A Vehicle
CAUTION: Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reﬂexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking.
Page 158: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
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.
Page 159 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.
Page 160: Using Anti-Lock
Using Anti-Lock 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 anti-lock brakes, you can steer and brake at the same time.
Page 161: Power Steering
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. When you turn the system off, a Traction Ctrl Off message is displayed on the trip computer.
Page 162: Steering In Emergencies
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.
Page 163: Off-Road Recovery
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.
Page 164: Passing
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.
Page 165: Loss Of Control
• 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.
Page 166: Driving At Night
A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. 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.
Page 167 Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Adjust your 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.
Page 168: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction is not as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires do not have much tread left, you will get even less traction.
Page 169: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They will not work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally.
Page 170: Driving Through Flowing Water
Driving Through Flowing Water 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. As little as six inches of ﬂowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle.
Page 171: Freeway 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.
Page 172: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
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. At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway.
Page 173: Highway Hypnosis
Here are some things you can check before a trip: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? • Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? •...
Page 174: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in ﬂat or rolling terrain. 4-22 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.
Page 175 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.
Page 176: Winter Driving
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 5-52. 4-24 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.
Page 177: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your 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.
Page 178: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
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 4-6.
Page 179 You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) smell it, so you might not know it is in your...
Page 180: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
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.
Page 181: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle 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.
Page 182: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 5-52 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-59. There is also important loading information on the Certiﬁcation label.
Page 183 Example 1 Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) Available Occupant and Cargo Weight Total Item 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) 700 lbs (317 kg) Example 2 Description Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 2 Subtract Occupant...
Page 184: Certification Label
Example 3 Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs (91 kg) Available Cargo Weight 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.
Page 185 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.
Page 186: Towing
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”...
Page 187: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Fuel ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11...
Page 188 Section 5 Tire Chains ...5-67 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-68 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-68 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-70 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-71 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...5-75 Compact Spare Tire ...5-76 Appearance Care ...5-76 Fabric/Carpet ...5-77...
Page 189: Service
Service 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. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Page 190: Doing Your Own Service Work
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 7-11.
Page 191: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
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.
Page 192: California Fuel
California Fuel If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emission 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.
Page 193: Fuels In Foreign Countries
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.
Page 194: Filling The Tank
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.
Page 195 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.
Page 196: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container 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: •...
Page 197: Hood Release
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.
Page 198: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the engine, here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 199: Checking Engine Oil
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 5-35. C. Battery. See Battery on page 5-39. D. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5-26.
Page 200: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use.
Page 201: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM4718M Your vehicle’s engine requires a special oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting this standard may be identiﬁed as synthetic. However, not all synthetic oils will meet this GM standard. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M.
Page 202: Engine Oil Additives
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.
Page 203: How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System
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...
Page 204: When To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the location of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. 5-18 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).
Page 205: Automatic Transmission Fluid
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 ﬂame if the engine backﬁres. If it is not there and the engine backﬁres, you could be burned.
Page 206: How To Add Fluid
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. 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.
Page 207: Manual Transmission Fluid
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. Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic transmission ﬂuid may damage your vehicle, and the damages may not be covered by your warranty.
Page 208: Hydraulic Clutch
How to Add 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.
Page 209: How To Check And Add 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.
Page 210: Checking Coolant
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: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Page 211: Adding Coolant
The coolant level should be checked at each fuel ﬁll, by looking at the dipstick in the coolant overﬂow reservoir. To remove the dipstick, push down on the coolant reservoir cap while turning it counterclockwise. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at or above the bottom arrow on the dipstick.
Page 212: Radiator Pressure Cap
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.
Page 213: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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.
Page 214 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.
Page 215: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: A. Radiator Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan C. Engine Coolant Overﬂow Reservoir CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 216 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.
Page 217 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.
Page 218 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. 2. Fill the coolant overﬂow reservoir with the proper mixture, until it reaches the bottom arrow on the dipstick.
Page 219: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator Notice: Your engine has a speciﬁc radiator ﬁll procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Page 220: When To Check Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid The power steering ﬂuid reservoir is located toward the front of the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 221: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield 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.
Page 222: Brake Fluid
Brakes 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.
Page 223: Checking Brake Fluid
Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off the cap. Look at the brake ﬂuid reservoir. The ﬂuid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir. If it is not, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak.
Page 224: Replacing Brake System Parts
Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation.
Page 225: Vehicle Storage
Battery 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. We ® recommend an ACDelco replacement battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for battery location.
Page 226: Jump Starting
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: •...
Page 227 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.
Page 228 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.
Page 229 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. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step.
Page 230 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.
Page 231: Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system. The aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment However, if the vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp aim may be affected and adjustment may be necessary.
Page 232 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. 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.
Page 233: Bulb Replacement
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. The top edge of the cut-off should be positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line.
Page 234 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.
Page 235: Front Turn Signal And Parking Lamps
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. 5. Install the new bulb without touching it. 6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp assembly.
Page 236: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps
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 2-8 for more information. 5-50 2. Remove the two screws that attach the taillamp assembly to the vehicle.
Page 237: Replacement Bulbs
4. Turn the appropriate bulb socket counterclockwise while holding the assembly, to release it from the housing. 5. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it in and turning it counterclockwise. The turn signal bulb must have amber colored glass. 6.
Page 238: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 for more information. To replace the wiper blade assembly: 1. Lift the wiper up from the windshield and set into the vertically-locked position.
Page 239: Winter Tires
• Use only radial ply tires of the same size as your original equipment tires. See your Pontiac dealer for details regarding winter tire availability and proper tire selection. Also, see Buying New Tires on page 5-64. 5-53...
Page 240: Tire Sidewall Labelling
Tire Sidewall Labelling 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. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description.
Page 241 Compact Spare Tire Example (A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone ﬂat.
Page 242: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the ﬁrst character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S.
Page 243 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. 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.
Page 244 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.
Page 245: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
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. If your tires do not have enough air (under-inﬂation), you can get the following: •...
Page 246: When To Check
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. Tire Size 245/45ZR17 95W 235/40ZR18 91W...
Page 247: High Speed Operation
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. 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.
Page 248: Tire Inspection And Rotation
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 5-63 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-66 for more information.
Page 249: When It Is Time For New Tires
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...
Page 250: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire and Loading Information label. For more information about this label and where to ﬁnd it, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29. Make sure the replacements are the same size, load capacity, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.
Page 251 The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires.
Page 252: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
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.
Page 253: Used Replacement Wheels
Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
Page 254: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your 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.
Page 255 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. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1.
Page 256: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is located in the trunk. The compact spare tire is stored in a compartment, in the trunk. 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-8 for more information. 2.
Page 257: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire To remove the wheel nut caps, do the following: 1. Remove each wheel nut cap with the wheel nut cap tool provided. Insert the nut cap tool into the nut cavity, squeeze the tool to grasp the nut cap, and pull out to remove it.
Page 258 5. Put the compact spare tire near you. 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...
Page 259 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.
Page 260 12. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
Page 261: The Spare Tire
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. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Store the tools as shown.
Page 262: Compact Spare Tire
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.
Page 263: Fabric/Carpet
They can all be hazardous — some more than others — and they can all damage the vehicle, too. Do not use any of these products unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage the vehicle: •...
Page 264: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Using Cleaner on Fabric 1. First, try the cleaner on an area of the fabric that is not easily seen to make sure the cleaner does not affect the color of the fabric. 2. For liquids: blot with a clean, soft, white cloth. For solids: remove as much as possible and then vacuum or brush.
Page 265: Leather
Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the leather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry. • For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. •...
Page 266: Weatherstrips
Weatherstrips 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. Washing Your Vehicle The paint ﬁnish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention, and durability.
Page 267: Windshield And Wiper Blades
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.
Page 268: Tires
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.
Page 269: Underbody Maintenance
Underbody Maintenance 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.
Page 270: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products. Description Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil, Remover and asphalt. Chrome Cleaner Use on chrome or and Polish stainless steel.
Page 271: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) This is the legal identiﬁer for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Page 272: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers 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. Look at the metallic band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Page 273 Fuses Usage POWER Power Seat Controls SEATS FRONT WIPER Front Windshield Wiper Washer WASHER PARK LAMPS Parking Lamps STOP LAMPS Stop Lamps INTERIOR Interior light Controls ILLUM. HAZARD Hazard Warning Flashers WARNING SPARE Spare HORN Horn IGNITION Ignition Switch INSTRUMENT Instrument Panel Lighting ILLUM.
Page 274: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Relays ACC RELAY Accessory Power Outlet IGNITION Ignition Switch RELAY POWER WINDOW Power Windows RELAY BLOWER INHIBIT RELAY Blower PARK LAMPS Parking Lamps RELAY SPARE Spare INTERIOR Interior Light Controls ILLUM RELAY ECM/TCM Engine Control Module, CONTROL Transmission Control Module 1 RELAY 1 ECM/TCM Engine Control Module,...
Page 275 Fuses Usage ENG CONT. Engine, Body Control Module FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump RAD FAN 1 F/L Engine Cooling Fan 1 BLOWER F/L Blower Fan MAIN F/L Main ENGINE F/L Engine ABS F/L Anti-lock Brakes LIGHTING F/L Lighting RAD FAN 2 F/L Engine Cooling Fan 2 REAR Heated Rear Window WINDOW...
Page 276: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
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. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Automatic Transmission (Drain and Reﬁll) Cooling System Engine Oil with Filter (Drain and Reﬁll) Fuel Tank Manual Transmission Wheel Nut Torque...
Page 277: Maintenance Schedule
Section 6 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 ...6-7 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12...
Page 278: Introduction
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended ﬂuids and...
Page 279 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.
Page 280: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance When the Service Engine Oil light 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).
Page 281 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 (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 282: Additional Required Services
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. Service and Miles (Kilometers) Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components.
Page 283: Maintenance Footnotes
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.
Page 284: Owner Checks And Services
(h) 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. −...
Page 285: At Least Once A Month
Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary.
Page 286: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface.
Page 287: Underbody Flushing Service
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.
Page 288: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage 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...
Page 289 Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® DEXRON -III Automatic Manual Transmission Fluid. Look for Transmission “Approved for the H-Speciﬁcation” on the label. ® DEXRON -III Automatic Automatic Transmission Fluid. Look for Transmission “Approved for the H-Speciﬁcation” on the label. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Key Lock (GM Part No.
Page 290: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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 –...
Page 291: Maintenance Record
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.
Page 292 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 293 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17...
Page 294 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 295: Customer Assistance And Information
Section 7 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 Customer Assistance and Information Courtesy Transportation ...7-7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ...7-9...
Page 296: Customer Satisfaction Procedure
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.
Page 297: Online Owner Center
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...
Page 298: Customer Assistance Offices
Customer Assistance Offices Pontiac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Pontiac, the letter should be addressed to Pontiac’s Customer Assistance Center. United States — Customer Assistance Pontiac Customer Assistance Center P.O.
Page 299: Canada - Customer 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 Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S.
Page 300: Roadside Assistance Program
Roadside Assistance Program 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).
Page 301: Courtesy Transportation
(762-3743), text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Pontiac’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 302: Additional Program Information
Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Pontiac helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following:...
Page 303: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
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. Canadian Vehicles: For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty,...
Page 304: Reporting Safety Defects
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, •...
Page 305: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
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: 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).
Page 306: Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins 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. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483).
Page 307 Accessory Power Outlets ... 3-17 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-85 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ... 5-18 Air Conditioning ... 3-19 Airbag Readiness Light ... 3-25 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ... 7-9 Airbag System ... 1-44 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...
Page 308 Backglass Antenna ... 3-58 Battery ... 5-39 Run-Down Protection ... 3-16 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ... 4-20 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ... 4-6 Emergencies ... 4-8 Parking ... 2-23 System Warning Light ... 3-27 Brakes ... 5-36 Braking ...
Page 309 Child Restraints (cont.) Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ... 1-39 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ... 1-41 Top Strap ... 1-35 Top Strap Anchor Location ... 1-36 Where to Put the Restraint ... 1-34 Cigarette Lighter ...
Page 310 Doing Your Own Service Work ... 5-4 Dome Lamp ... 3-16 Door Locks ... 2-7 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ... 2-8 Driver Position, Safety Belt ... 1-12 Driving At Night ... 4-14 City ... 4-18 Defensive ... 4-2 Drunken ... 4-2 Freeway ...
Page 311 Fluid Automatic Transmission ... 5-19 Manual Transmission ... 5-21 Power Steering ... 5-34 Windshield Washer ... 5-35 Fog Lamp Light ... 3-31 Fog Lamps ... 3-15 Front Reading Lamps ... 3-16 Front Storage Area ... 2-29 Fuel ... 5-5 Additives ... 5-6 California Fuel ...
Page 312 Hood Checking Things Under ... 5-10 Release ... 5-11 Horn ... 3-6 How to Use This Manual ... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ... 1-11 Hydraulic Clutch ... 5-22 Ignition Positions ... 2-16 Immobilizer ... 2-13 Immobilizer Operation ... 2-13 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ...
Page 313 Light (cont.) Charging System ... 3-26 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator ... 3-32 Fog Lamp ... 3-31 Highbeam On ... 3-31 Malfunction Indicator ... 3-28 One-to-Four Shift ... 3-26 Safety Belt Reminder ... 3-24 Security ... 3-31 Lighting Entry ... 3-16 Loading Your Vehicle ...
Page 314 Off-Road Recovery ... 4-11 Engine ... 5-13 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ... 5-16 Older Children, Restraints ... 1-25 One-to-Four Shift Light ... 3-26 Online Owner Center ... 7-3 Other Warning Devices ... 3-6 Outlet Adjustment ... 3-21 Outside Convex Mirror ... 2-28 Power Mirrors ...
Page 315 Remote Keyless Entry System ... 2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ... 2-5 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ... 5-71 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ... 5-70 Replacement Bulbs ... 5-51 Reporting Safety Defects General Motors ... 7-11 United States Government ...
Page 316 Service (cont.) Engine Soon Light ... 3-28 Publications Ordering Information ... 7-11 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ... 1-50 Setting the Time ... 3-45 Sheet Metal Damage ... 5-82 Shifting Into Park (P) ... 2-24 Shifting Out of Park (P) ... 2-25 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...
Page 317 Tires (cont.) Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ... 5-66 Wheel Replacement ... 5-66 When It Is Time for New Tires ... 5-63 Top Strap ... 1-35 Top Strap Anchor Location ... 1-36 Towing Recreational Vehicle ... 4-34 Towing a Trailer ... 4-34 Your Vehicle ...
Page 318 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 ... 5-66 Replacement ... 5-66 Where to Put the Restraint ... 1-34 Windows ...

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Pontiac 2005 GTO Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Storage Areas

Vehicle Personalization

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Trip Computer

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

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Questions and answers

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