2004 Pontiac GTO Owners Manual

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• in response to an official request of police or similar • as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the government office, discovery process, or • as required by law. In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may • use the data for GM research needs, • make it available for research where appropriate conﬁdentiality is to be maintained and need is shown, or • share summary data which is not tied to a speciﬁc vehicle with non-GM organizations for research purposes. Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or SDM. If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar®, please check the OnStar® subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection. 7-9 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-GMC 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). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline. 7-10 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 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). Owner’s Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 7-11 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P. O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. 7-12 A Accessory Control ........................................... 3-16 Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-17 Adding Washer Fluid ....................................... 5-37 Additional Program Information ........................... 7-8 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-87 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) .............. 3-45 Air Bag Readiness Light .......................................... 3-26 Air Bag Systems ............................................. 1-46 How Does an Air Bag Restrain? .................... 1-50 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ......... 1-52 What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate? .................... 1-50 What Will You See After an Air Bag Inﬂates? .................................................. 1-50 When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? ................... 1-49 Where Are the Air Bags? .............................. 1-48 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-18 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...... 7-9 Altering Overspeed Presets .............................. 3-39 AM ............................................................... 3-54 Antenna, Backglass ......................................... 3-55 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ............................ 4-6 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light .............. 3-28 Appearance Care ............................................ 5-78 Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-81 Chemical Paint Spotting ............................... 5-84 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ................ 5-79 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle .............. 5-82 Finish Damage ............................................ 5-84 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-84 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-84 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................ 5-85 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-81 Arming the System ......................................... 2-14 ARRIVAL DEFAULT ......................................... 2-34 Ashtray ......................................................... 3-18 Ashtrays ........................................................ 3-18 AUDIO DISTORTION LIMITER ......................... 2-35 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-42 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...................... 3-53 Backglass Antenna ...................................... 3-55 Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-54 Care of Your CDs ........................................ 3-54 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-43 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-42 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................ 3-52 Understanding Radio Reception ..................... 3-54 AUTO HEADLIGHTS SENSITIVITY ................... 2-36 AUTO LOCK IN DRIVE (Automatic Transmission Only) ....................... 2-37 Automatic Headlamp System ............................ 3-13 Automatic Transmission ................................... 2-17 Fluid .......................................................... 5-19 Operation ................................................... 2-18 AVG FUEL ..................................................... 3-36 AVG SPEED .................................................. 3-36 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-47 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ............. 5-49 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-47 Headlamps ................................................. 5-47 Rear Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps .................................................... 5-49 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-50 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-65 Backglass Antenna .......................................... 3-55 Battery .................................................... 2-6, 5-41 Battery Run-Down Protection ............................ 3-16 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......................... 4-21 Brake Parking ...................................................... 2-23 System Warning Light .................................. 3-27 Brake Fluid .................................................... 5-38 Brake Wear ................................................... 5-40 Brakes .......................................................... 5-38 Braking ........................................................... 4-5 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-8 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-15 California Fuel .................................................. 5-6 Canada – Customer Assistance .......................... 7-4 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ............................ 5-92 Carbon Monoxide ..................... 4-24, 4-35, 2-8, 2-27 Care of Safety Belts ................................................ 5-81 Your CD Player ........................................... 3-54 Your CDs ................................................... 3-54 CD Messages ................................................ 3-49 Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-31 Chains, Tires .................................................. 5-69 .................................... 3-27 Charging System Light Check Engine Light ............................................... 3-29 Check Engine Light ......................................... 3-29 Checking Coolant ............................................ 5-27 Checking Engine Oil ........................................ 5-13 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................... 5-84 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-32 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-28 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) .......................... 1-38 Older Children ............................................. 1-26 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ........................................ 1-40 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position .................................................. 1-40 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ........................................... 1-43 Top Strap ................................................... 1-36 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................ 1-37 Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-35 Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-18 Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle .................................. 5-79 Outside of Your Vehicle ................................ 5-82 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-84 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-81 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels .............................. 5-83 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....................... 5-82 Cleaning Fabric/Carpet .................................... 5-79 Cleaning Glass Surfaces .................................. 5-81 Cleaning Interior Plastic Components ................. 5-81 Cleaning Leather ............................................ 5-80 Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel ........... 5-81 Cleaning Tires ................................................ 5-84 Cleaning Vinyl ................................................ 5-80 Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades .............. 5-83 Climate Control System ................................... 3-19 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-22 Clutch, Hydraulic ............................................. 5-24 Compact Spare Tire ........................................ 5-77 CONFIRMATION BEEPS ................................. 2-35 Content Theft-Deferrent .................................... 2-14 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-5 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-28 Cooling System .............................................. 5-31 COURTESY LAMP TIMEOUT ........................... 2-36 Courtesy Lamps ............................................. 3-15 Cruise Control .................................................. 3-9 Cupholder(s) .................................................. 2-31 Current and Past Model Order Forms ................ 7-12 Dist to Arrival ................................................. 3-37 DIST TO ARRIVAL DISPLAY ............................ 2-34 Dist to Empty ................................................. 3-38 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4 Dome Lamp ................................................... 3-15 Door Locks .......................................................... 2-6 DOOR LOCK INDICATION ............................... 2-37 Driver Position, Safety Belt ..................................... 1-12 Driving At Night ..................................................... 4-15 City ........................................................... 4-19 Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 Drunken ....................................................... 4-2 Freeway ..................................................... 4-20 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-22 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-16 Winter ........................................................ 4-24 Driving on Snow or Ice .................................... 4-25 Driving Through Deep Standing Water ............... 4-18 Driving Through Flowing Water ......................... 4-18 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation .................................. 7-7 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ....................................................... 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities .......................................... 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .................................................... 7-10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ................................... 7-10 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-5 Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-11 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ......................... 3-12 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light ............. 3-34 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2 Defogging and Defrosting ................................. 3-20 DIGITAL SPEEDO .................................. 2-34, 3-39 Disarming the System ..................................... 2-14 E Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...................................... 5-87 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-87 Emergency Trunk Release Handle ..................... 2-10 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ................................................... 3-31 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-18 Battery ....................................................... 5-41 Change Engine Oil Light ............................... 3-33 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-29 Coolant ...................................................... 5-25 Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-28 Drive Belt Routing ....................................... 6-16 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-27 Oil ............................................................. 5-13 Overheating ................................................ 5-28 Starting ...................................................... 2-17 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...................... 5-90 Engine Oil Additives ........................................ 5-16 Entering Programming Mode ............................ 2-33 Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-15 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................. 7-9 EXIT OPTIONS MENU .................................... 2-37 Exiting Programming Mode ............................... 2-37 Express-Down Window .................................... 2-12 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-25 Exterior Lamps ............................................... 3-12 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-18 Finding a Station ............................................ 3-43 Finish Care .................................................... 5-82 Finish Damage ............................................... 5-84 Flash-to-Pass Feature ....................................... 3-7 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-70 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-71 Fluid Automatic Transmission ................................ 5-19 Manual Transmission .................................... 5-23 Power Steering ........................................... 5-36 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-37 FM ............................................................... 3-54 Fog Lamp Light .............................................. 3-33 Fog Lamps .................................................... 3-14 Front Reading Lamps ...................................... 3-16 Front Storage Area ......................................... 2-31 Fuel ............................................................... 5-5 Additives ...................................................... 5-6 California Fuel .............................................. 5-6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ..................... 5-9 Filling Your Tank ........................................... 5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-7 Gage ......................................................... 3-35 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 5-5 FUEL REMAINING .......................................... 3-37 FUEL USED .................................................. 3-37 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-87 Gage Gasoline Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-28 Fuel .......................................................... 3-35 Speedometer .............................................. 3-25 Tachometer ................................................. 3-25 Octane ........................................................ 5-5 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-5 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-30 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities .................................................... 7-5 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-4 Head Restraints ............................................... 1-4 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .................... 3-6 Headlamps .................................................... 5-47 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-47 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ............. 5-49 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-47 Headlamps and Dimming Instructions ................. 3-14 Headlamps On When Approaching the Vehicle ....................................................... 3-14 HEADLIGHTS APPROACH TIME ...................... 2-36 HEADLIGHTS OFF DELAY TIME ...................... 2-36 High Speed Operation ..................................... 5-61 Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-33 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-22 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-22 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 5-10 Release ..................................................... 5-11 Horn ............................................................... 3-4 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank ................................................. 5-33 How to Add Fluid .................................... 5-22, 5-23 How to Check ................................ 5-20, 5-23, 5-60 How to Check and Add Fluid ............................ 5-24 How to Check Power Steering Fluid .................. 5-36 How to Detect a Tamper Condition .................... 2-15 How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ....... 5-18 How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-12 Hydraulic Clutch ............................................. 5-24 Hydroplaning .................................................. 4-18 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine .......... 5-29 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-28 If the Light is Flashing ..................................... 3-30 If the Light Is On Steady ................................. 3-30 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard ......................... 4-26 If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ....... 4-28 IGNITION OFF COURTESY LAMP .................... 2-36 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-16 Immobilizer .................................................... 2-12 Immobilizer Operation ...................................... 2-13 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-28 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................... 5-58 INST FUEL .................................................... 3-38 Instrument Panel Cluster ....................................................... 3-24 Overview ..................................................... 3-2 Instrument Panel Brightness ............................. 3-15 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ............................ 5-88 Interior Lamps ................................................ 3-15 Jump Starting ................................................. 5-42 Key Removal ................................................. 2-26 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-4 Keys ............................................................... 2-2 Lamps Exterior ...................................................... 3-12 Interior ....................................................... 3-15 Lap-Shoulder Belt ................................... 1-12, 1-21 LATCH System Child Restraints ........................................... 1-38 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ........................................ 1-40 Latches, Seatback ............................................ 1-4 Leaving Your Vehicle ......................................... 2-7 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ..................................................... 2-25 Light Air Bag Readiness ....................................... 3-26 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-28 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-27 Change Engine Oil ...................................... 3-33 Charging System ......................................... 3-27 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator .................. 3-34 Fog Lamp .................................................. 3-33 Highbeam On ............................................. 3-33 Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-29 Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-32 Safety Belt Reminder ................................... 3-25 Security ..................................................... 3-33 Service Vehicle Soon ................................... 3-34 Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors .............................. 2-12 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-30 Locks Door ........................................................... 2-6 Leaving Your Vehicle ..................................... 2-7 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-13 Lumbar Manual Controls ............................................ 1-2 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-9 At Least Once a Month ................................ 6-10 At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-10 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-8 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-17 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ......... 6-15 Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-13 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4 Using Your ................................................... 6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-29 Manual Lumbar Controls .................................... 1-2 Manual Transmission ....................................... 2-17 Fluid .......................................................... 5-23 Operation ................................................... 2-21 Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance ....................... 7-4 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-29 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-30 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-29 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-3 Navigating the Menu ....................................... 2-33 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-15 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 6-15 Odometer ...................................................... 3-36 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-11 Oil Change Engine Oil Light ............................... 3-33 Engine ....................................................... 5-13 Pressure Light ............................................. 3-32 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-26 One to Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) .... 2-22 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-3 Operation ...................................................... 3-19 Operation Tips ................................................ 3-22 Options Menu ................................................. 3-49 O/SPEED (Overspeed) .................................... 3-38 O/Speed P2 (Overspeed Presets) ...................... 3-38 Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-4 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-22 Outside Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-30 Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-29 Overseas – Customer Assistance ........................ 7-4 Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-9 Owner’s Information ........................................ 7-11 Park (P) Parking Shifting Into ................................................ 2-24 ............................................ 2-26 Shifting Out of Brake ........................................................ 2-23 Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-27 Your Vehicle/Key Removal ............................ 2-26 Passing ......................................................... 4-12 Plan Ahead When Possible ................................ 7-7 Playing a CD ................................................. 3-45 Playing the Radio ........................................... 3-43 Power Accessory Outlets ........................................ 3-17 Seat ............................................................ 1-2 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-36 Windows .................................................... 2-11 Power Steering ................................................ 4-9 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ................................ 1-25 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-10 Racing or Other Competitive Driving .................. 2-18 RADIO DISPLAY ............................................ 2-35 Radios .......................................................... 3-42 Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-54 Care of Your CDs ........................................ 3-54 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-43 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-42 Theft-Deterrent ............................................ 3-52 Understanding Reception .............................. 3-54 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...................... 1-23 Rear Seat Passenger Positions ......................... 1-20 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-20 Rear Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps ....................................................... 5-49 Rear Window Defogger .................................... 3-21 Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-29 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-13 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-30 Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-5 10 Remote Trunk Release ...................................... 2-9 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire .................................................. 5-73 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-72 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-50 Replacing Brake System Parts .......................... 5-40 Reporting Safety Defects General Motors ........................................... 7-10 United States Government ............................ 7-10 REST REMINDER .......................................... 2-34 Rest Reminder ............................................... 3-39 RESTORE TO FACTORY SETTINGS ................ 2-33 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems ................... 1-52 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .................................................. 1-53 Restraint Systems Checking .................................................... 1-52 Replacing Parts ........................................... 1-53 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-17 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-20 Roadside Assistance Program ....................................... 7-5 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ................... 4-29 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ............................... 6-16 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ....... 2-28 S Safety Belt Safety Belts Pretensioners .............................................. 1-25 Reminder Light ............................................ 3-25 Care of ...................................................... 5-81 Driver Position ............................................ 1-12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-12 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..... 1-10 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ...................................... 1-23 Rear Seat Passengers ................................. 1-20 Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-20 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-25 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-19 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ......................... 1-6 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4 Seatback Latches ............................................. 1-4 Seats Head Restraints ............................................ 1-4 Manual Lumbar ............................................. 1-2 Power Seats ................................................. 1-2 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-3 Seatback Latches .......................................... 1-4 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ................... 1-40 Rear Seat Position ...................................... 1-40 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-43 Security Light ................................................. 3-33 Security Release Procedure ............................. 3-52 Security While You Travel .................................. 7-5 Service ........................................................... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ..................................................... 5-5 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4 Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-29 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-11 Vehicle Soon Light ....................................... 3-34 Service Bulletins ............................................. 7-11 Service Manuals ............................................. 7-11 Setting Preset Stations .................................... 3-44 Setting the Time ............................................. 3-42 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) .......................... 3-45 Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-84 Shift Lock Release .......................................... 2-26 Shift Speeds .................................................. 2-22 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-24 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-26 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ........................... 1-14 Skidding ........................................................ 4-14 11 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....................... 4-18 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ..................... 5-80 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ................................. 5-92 SPEED DEPENDENT VOLUME ........................ 2-35 Speedometer .................................................. 3-25 Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-17 Steering .......................................................... 4-9 Steering in Emergencies .................................. 4-10 Steering Tips ................................................... 4-9 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ......................... 3-53 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-5 STOP WATCH ................................................ 2-34 Stop Watch .................................................... 3-39 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-31 Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-31 Front Storage Area ...................................... 2-31 Glove Box .................................................. 2-30 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools .......................... 5-77 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools ....................... 5-77 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-28 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-12 Tachometer .................................................... 3-25 Telescopic Steering Column ............................... 3-5 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ..................................... 3-52 Theft-Deterrent System .................................... 2-12 12 Theft-Deterrent Systems Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-14 Immobilizer ................................................. 2-12 Immobilizer Operation ................................... 2-13 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-5 TIME TO ARRIVAL ......................................... 3-37 Tire Inﬂation Check ......................................... 6-10 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...................................... 5-52 Tire Size ....................................................... 5-55 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ........................ 5-56 Tires ............................................................. 5-51 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-65 Chains ....................................................... 5-69 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-71 Compact Spare Tire ..................................... 5-77 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-70 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................ 5-58 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-62 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-66 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-67 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-68 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-64 Top Strap ...................................................... 1-36 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-37 Torque Lock ................................................... 2-25 Towing Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-30 Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-35 Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-29 Traction Transmission Control System (TCS) .................................... 4-8 Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-19 Fluid, Manual .............................................. 5-23 Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-18 Transmission Operation, Manual ........................ 2-21 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual ............................................ 7-11 Transportation Options ...................................... 7-7 Trip A/B ......................................................... 3-40 Trip Computer ................................................ 3-36 TRIP COMPUTER A & B ................................. 2-34 Trip Computer Notes: ...................................... 3-40 Trip Computer Warning Messages ..................... 3-41 Trip Distance .................................................. 3-37 TRIP TIME .................................................... 3-37 Trunk .............................................................. 2-8 Trunk Lamp ................................................... 3-16 Trunk Lock ...................................................... 2-8 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-5 TWO STAGE UNLOCK .................................... 2-36 UNDERSPEED CHIME .................................... 2-34 Underspeed Chime ......................................... 3-38 Understanding Radio Reception ........................ 3-54 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-66 United States – Customer Assistance .................. 7-4 Used Replacement Wheels .............................. 5-69 Using Cleaner on Fabric .................................. 5-79 Vehicle Control ........................................................ 4-5 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-30 Parking Your ............................................... 2-26 Service Soon Light ...................................... 3-34 Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders .................................................... 7-9 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ............................................. 5-86 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ................... 5-86 Vehicle Personalization .................................... 2-32 Vehicle Storage .............................................. 5-41 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-22 Visors ........................................................... 2-12 13 When to Check and What to Use ..................... 5-24 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ................ 5-36 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..... 5-18 Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-35 Why Safety Belts Work ..................................... 1-7 Windows ....................................................... 2-10 Power ........................................................ 2-11 Windshield Washer ........................................... 3-8 Fluid .......................................................... 5-37 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...................................... 5-50 Windshield Wipers ............................................ 3-7 Winter Driving ................................................ 4-24 Winter Tires ................................................... 5-52 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-23 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-4 Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-4 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv Washing Your Vehicle ...................................... 5-82 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ........................ 5-14 What to Do with Used Oil ................................ 5-17 What to Use .................................. 5-26, 5-36, 5-37 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-67 Replacement ............................................... 5-68 When to Add Engine Oil .................................. 5-14 When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System) ................................... 5-16 When to Check ...................................... 5-23, 5-60 When to Check and Change ............................ 5-19 14

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2004 Pontiac GTO Owners Manual