2004 PONTIAC GTO audio

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Safety Belts
.............................................. 1-6
Child Restraints
.......................................1-26
Air Bag Systems
......................................1-46
Restraint System Check
............................1-52
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-2
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-6
Windows
.................................................2-10
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-12
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-15
Mirrors
....................................................2-29
Storage Areas
.........................................2-30
Vehicle Personalization
.............................2-32
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-2
Climate Controls
......................................3-19
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-23
Trip Computer
.........................................3-36
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-42Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-29
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-47
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-50
Tires
......................................................5-51
Appearance Care
.....................................5-78
Vehicle Identification
.................................5-86
Electrical System
......................................5-87
Capacities and Specifications
.....................5-92
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-10
Index................................................................ 1
2004 Pontiac GTO Owner ManualM

Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this book you will find these notices:
Notice:These mean there is something that could
damage your vehicle.
A notice will tell you about something that can damage
your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be
covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the
notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the
damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors
or in different words.
You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use
the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
Your vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle,
are shown along with the text describing the operation
or information relating to a specific component, control,
message, gage or indicator.
If you need help figuring out a specific name of a
component, gage or indicator, reference the following
topics:
•Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
•Features and Controls in Section 2
•Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
•Climate Controls in Section 3
•Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators in Section 3
•Audio System(s) in Section 3
•Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
iv

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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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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RADIO DISPLAY
This option is used to enable or disable the audio
system display on the instrument panel. Detailed
information on the operation of the radio and CD is
provided in the audio section. Use the up or down
arrows to select On or Off. If On is selected, the Radio
display is activated, the default is On. Press the
MODE button to continue. SeeRadio with Six-Disc CD
on page 3-43. The default selection is On.
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 ’On’ or Off, Beeps On, CD Load & Eject Only
or Beeps Off. If On is selected, the audio system
confirmation beeps function is activated, the default is
On. Press the MODE button to continue. SeeRadio
with Six-Disc CD on page 3-43. The default selection
is On.
SPEED DEPENDENT VOLUME
This option is used to enable or disable the audio
system speed dependent volume function. This function
is explained further in the audio section. Use the up
or down arrows to adjust the setting to Off, 1, 2, 3, 4 or
Max, the default is 2. Press the MODE button to
continue. SeeRadio with Six-Disc CD on page 3-43.
The default selection is 2.
AUDIO DISTORTION LIMITER
This option is used to enable or disable the audio
system distortion limiting function. This function is
explained further in the audio section. Use the up or
down arrows to select On or Off. If On is selected, the
audio distortion limiting function is activated, the
default is On. Press the MODE button to continue.
SeeRadio with Six-Disc CD on page 3-43. The default
selection is On.
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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
3-1

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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