2004 PONTIAC GTO child restraint

{CAUTION:
Air bags inate with great force, faster than the
blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an
inating air bag, 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. Always wear your safety
belt, even with air bags. The driver should sit
as far back as possible while still maintaining
control of the vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Anyone who is up against, or very close to,
any air bag when it inates can be seriously
injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder
belts offer the best protection for adults, but
not for young children and infants.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its
air bag system is designed for them. Young
children and infants need the protection that a
child restraint system can provide. Always
secure children properly in your vehicle. To
read how, see the part of this manual called
“Older Children” or “Infants and Young
Children.”
There is an air bag
readiness light on the
instrument panel, which
shows the air bag symbol.
The system checks the air bag electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical
problem. SeeAir Bag Readiness Light on page 3-26
for more information.
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{CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
Put things in the rear area of your vehicle.
Try to spread the weight evenly. If you
have fold-down rear seats, you will nd
four anchors on the back wall of your
trunk. You can use these anchors to tie
down lighter loads. They are not strong
enough for heavy things, however, so put
them as far forward as you can in the
trunk or rear area.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that some of them
are above the tops of the seats.
Do not leave an unsecured child restraint
in your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Do not leave a seat folded down unless
you need to.
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a
trailer.
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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..............................................5-81Cleaning 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
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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
I
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..................................................... 3-2Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-15
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-88
Interior Lamps................................................3-15
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-42
K
Key Removal.................................................2-26
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
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
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-29
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-30
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-29
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
Navigating the Menu.......................................2-33
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-15
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-15
O
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...................................... 3-4Outlet 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
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-24
Shifting Out of............................................2-26
Parking
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
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S
Safety Belt
Pretensioners..............................................1-25
Reminder Light............................................3-25
Safety Belts
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.......................................... 1-4Securing 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
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