2004 PONTIAC GTO lock

Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting
the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission
shift lock control system. You must have your foot
on the regular brakes before you can shift from
PARK (P) when the ignition key is in ON. The vehicle
will not shift from PARK (P) if the button is pressed
before the brake is applied. If you cannot shift out
of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever, push the
shift lever all the way into PARK (P), and release the
shift lever button as you maintain brake application.
Then press the shift lever button and move the
shift lever into the desired gear. SeeShifting Out of
Park (P) on page 2-26.
REVERSE (R):Use this gear to back up. Never select
REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is still moving.
Reverse lights will operate when this position is selected
and the ignition is on. After reversing, make sure the
vehicle has fully stopped before selecting another gear
position. After selecting this position, pause for a
moment before accelerating to allow the transmission to
engage reverse gear.
Notice:Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle
is moving forward could damage the transmission.
The repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is
stopped.To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,
ice or sand without damaging your transmission,
see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on
page 4-28.
NEUTRAL (N):In this position, your engine doesn’t
connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use
NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. This is
the out-of-gear position. You may then start a stalled
engine while the vehicle is still moving or stopped.
{CAUTION:
Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is
running at high speed is dangerous. Unless
your foot is rmly on the brake pedal, your
vehicle could move very rapidly. You could
lose control and hit people or objects. Do not
shift into a drive gear while your engine is
running at high speed.
Notice:Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)
with the engine running at high speed may damage
the transmission. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not
running at high speed when shifting your vehicle.
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Shifting Into Park (P)
{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 rmly set. Your vehicle can
roll. If you have left the engine running, the
vehicle can move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will
not move, even when you are on fairly level
ground, use the steps that follow. If you are
pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 4-35.1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and
set the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P).
•Press in and hold the shift lever button, located
on the top of the shift lever.
•Push the lever all the way toward the front of the
vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition key to Lock.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your
hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with
the engine running. Your vehicle could move
suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly set.
And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine
running, it could overheat and even catch re.
You or others could be injured. Do not leave
your vehicle with the engine running.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure the vehicle is in PARK (P) and the
parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After
you’ve moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the
regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can
move the shift lever away from PARK (P), without first
pushing the shift lever button. If you can, it means
that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P).
Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you don’t 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). This is called torque
lock. To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and
then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave
the driver’s seat. To find out how, seeShifting
Into Park (P) on page 2-24.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of
PARK (P) before you release the parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another
vehicle push your vehicle uphill. This should take
some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the
transmission, so you can move the shift lever out
of PARK (P).
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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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Outside Convex Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the
driver’s seat.
{CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
Storage Areas
Glove Box
A glovebox is provided on the passenger side of the
instrument panel.
A specific key is provided solely to lock and unlock the
glovebox. For security, the master key is designed
not to operate the glovebox lock. SeeKeys on page 2-2.
To lock, insert the glovebox key, turn clockwise and
then withdraw. To unlock, insert the glovebox key and
turn counterclockwise.
To open, pull the handle to the left and pull the glove
box door down until it stops and is fully open.
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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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Entering Programming Mode
The vehicle programming mode is accessed through the
Options Menu. To access the Options Menu, do the
following:
1. When the vehicle is
stationary, hold down
the MODE button while
turning the ignition
from LOCK to ON.
2. When the vehicle has been started, the system
check completed and the vehicle speed is less
than 6 mph (10 km/h), then the Options Menu is
displayed for three seconds.
If the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the
Options Menu disappears and the display reverts
back to the previous trip computer function.
The programming mode is not accessible if an
alarm warning has been activated or a warning
symbol on the instrument panel has been triggered.
RQ(Programming Mode Selection):When the
Options Menu is displayed, use the trip computer up or
down arrows to enter the programming mode.
There are help screens available to assist you in
understanding the feature that you are adjusting. If a
menu item is selected and the screen is left for
more than five seconds, a help screen displays to
inform you how to operate the selected feature.
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
default settings. Use the up or down arrows to select
Yes or No. Press the MODE button to continue. If Yes
is selected, the next feature will be displayed after a
two second delay. This delay is to allow time for
the default parameters to be set.
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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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