2004 PONTIAC GTO light

Parking BrakeTo set the parking brake, pull up on the parking brake
handle without pressing the release button. If the ignition
is on, the brake system warning light will come on.
SeeBrake System Warning Light on page 3-27.
To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down. Pull the parking brake handle up until you
can press the release button. Hold the release button
in as you move the brake handle all the way down.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause premature
wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that
the parking brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
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Shifting Out of Park (P)
Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock
control system. You must fully apply your regular brakes
before you can press the button on the shift lever to
shift from PARK (P) while the ignition is in ON.
SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation on page 2-18.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure
on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P)
while keeping the brake pedal down. Release the shift
lever button. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P),
being sure to press the shift lever button.
Shift Lock Release
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still cannot
shift out of PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the ignition to OFF and remove the key.
2. Unclip the console cap and remove the screw
slightly to the right of the front center.
3. Remove console cap to expose the yellow
release lever.
4. Push the release lever forward and press the button
on the shift lever to move lever out of park.
5. Replace the console cap.
6. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as possible.
Parking Your Vehicle/Key Removal
Before leaving a manual transmission vehicle, fully press
the clutch pedal in, move the shift lever into
REVERSE (R), and firmly apply the parking brake. Once
the shift lever has been placed in REVERSE (R) with
the clutch pedal pressed in, you can turn the ignition key
to LOCK, remove the key, and release the clutch.
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Cupholder(s)
The two cupholders are located in front of the center
console storage area.
Front Storage Area
There is a front storage compartment located under the
audio system and a rear storage compartment located
at the rear of the center console. These storage
compartments can be replaced by your vehicle’s dealer,
with an ashtray and cigarette lighter assembly.
An open storage bin is also provided under the front
storage compartment.
Center Console Storage Area
To open the armrest
storage area, pull up on
the latch at the front edge
of the lid.
The storage area provides space to accommodate a
cellular phone charger which may be plugged into
the accessory power outlet located inside the console.
SeeAccessory Power Outlets on page 3-17.
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Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization mode enables the driver to
customize some of the vehicle features using the trip
computer switch 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.
•Restore To Factory Settings
•Underspeed Chime
•Distance To Arrival Display
•Arrival Default
•Trip Computer A and B
•Stop Watch
•Rest Reminder
•Digital Speedometer
•Radio Display
•Confirmation Beeps
•Speed Dependent Volume
•Audio Distortion Limiter
•Headlights Off Delay Time
•Headlights Approach Time
•Auto Headlights Sensitivity
•Courtesy Lamp Timeout
•Ignition Off Courtesy Lamp
•Two Stage Unlock
•Auto Lock In Drive (Automatic Transmission Only)
•Door Lock Indication
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HEADLIGHTS OFF DELAY TIME
This option is used to adjust the headlights off time
delay. Use the up or down arrows to adjust the delay
setting between zero and 180 seconds, the default
is one second. Press the MODE button to continue.
SeeExterior Lamps on page 3-12.
HEADLIGHTS APPROACH TIME
This option is used to adjust the headlights approach
illumination time delay. Use the up or down arrows
to adjust the delay setting between zero and
90 seconds, the default is 30 seconds. Press the MODE
button to continue. SeeExterior Lamps on page 3-12.
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 is Normal. Press the MODE button to continue.
SeeExterior Lamps on page 3-12.
COURTESY LAMP TIMEOUT
This option is used to adjust the length of time that the
interior courtesy lamp remains illuminated after
opening a door or unlocking the vehicle at night. Use
the up or down arrows to adjust the time setting between
zero and 255 seconds, the default is 30 seconds.
Press the MODE button to continue.
IGNITION OFF COURTESY LAMP
This option is used to adjust the length of time that the
interior courtesy lamp remains illuminated after the
ignition is turned off, at night only. Use the up or down
arrows to adjust the time setting between zero and
255 seconds, the default is 30 seconds. Press the
MODE button to continue.
TWO STAGE UNLOCK
This option is used to enable or disable the two stage
door unlock function. Use the up or down arrows to
select Yes or No. If Yes is selected, the Two Stage
Unlock function is activated, the default is Yes. Press
the MODE button to continue. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry System Operation on page 2-5for more
information.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-2
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-4
Other Warning Devices...................................3-4
Horn.............................................................3-4
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-5
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-5
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-12
Interior Lamps..............................................3-15
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-17
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-18
Climate Controls............................................3-19
Climate Control System.................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-22
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-23
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-24
Speedometer...............................................3-25
Tachometer.................................................3-25
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-25
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-26
Charging System Light..................................3-27
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-27Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-28
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-28
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-29
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-32
Change Engine Oil Light................................3-33
Security Light...............................................3-33
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-33
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-33
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light...........3-34
Service Vehicle Soon Light............................3-34
Fuel Gage...................................................3-35
Trip Computer................................................3-36
Audio System(s).............................................3-42
Setting the Time...........................................3-42
Radio with Six-Disc CD.................................3-43
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-52
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-53
Radio Reception...........................................3-54
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-54
Care of Your CD Player................................3-54
Backglass Antenna.......................................3-55
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Side Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-22.
B. Headlamps Dial. SeeExterior Lamps on page 3-12.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-24.
D. Windshield Wiper Lever. See “Windshield Wipers”
underTurn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5.
E. Trip Computer Control. SeeTrip Computer on
page 3-36.
F. Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-22.
G. Hazard Warning Lights. SeeHazard Warning
Flashers on page 3-4.
H. Sunlight Sensor. See “Automatic Headlamp System”
underExterior Lamps on page 3-12.
I. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System on
page 3-19.
J. Audio System Controls. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 3-42.
K. Passenger’s Air Bag. SeeWhere Are the Air Bags?
on page 1-48.L. Cruise Control Lever. See “Cruise Control” under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5.
M. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-53.
N. Driver’s Air Bag. SeeWhere Are the Air Bags? on
page 1-48.
O. Tilt Wheel. SeeTilt Wheel on page 3-5.
P. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-4.
Q. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-16.
R. Shift Lever. SeeShifting Into Park (P) on page 2-24.
S. Cupholders. SeeCupholder(s) on page 2-31.
T. Power Window Switches. SeePower Windows on
page 2-11.
U. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-23.
V. Glovebox. SeeGlove Box on page 2-30.
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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.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself
when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows
flash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other
drivers won’t see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal
a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check the
fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-87.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam
with the headlamps on, push the turn signal/multifunction
lever away from you. The headlamps will change from
low beam to high beam.
When the high beams are
on, a light on the
instrument panel cluster
also will be on if the
ignition is on.
If the fog lamps are on when the high-beam headlamps
are activated, the fog lamps will turn off. The fog
lamp indicator in the instrument panel cluster will
turn off.
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