2004 PONTIAC GTO fog light

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

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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Fog Lamps
The dial to the left of the steering wheel on the
instrument panel also controls the fog lamps.
-(Fog Lamp):When using the fog lamps, the
ignition must be on as well as the parking lamps or the
low-beam headlamps. If the high-beam headlamps
are activated or flashed, the fog lamps will turn off.
Pull the exterior lamp adjuster dial out to turn the fog
lamps on, and push the dial in to turn the fog lamps off.
The indicator light in the knob will come on when the
fog lamps are working.
Headlamps and Dimming Instructions
When the headlamps are switched on, the instrument
panel is automatically illuminated. Once illuminated, you
can adjust their brightness. Some illuminated areas
of the vehicle have been linked to the brightness control,
such as the trip computer, headlamp switch, radio,
etc. This means that the interior lights can be adjusted
to your preference. When the headlamps are turned
off and back on again, the brightness level reverts to the
last adjusted setting. SeeInterior Lamps on page 3-15
for more information.
Headlamps On When Approaching the
Vehicle
Your vehicle is designed to provide additional security,
when returning to the vehicle at night. When the
UNLOCK or LOCK button on the key is used, the car’s
exterior lights will come on for a preset time or until
the car is relocked. This feature only works if the
headlamp control is in the AUTO or headlamp positions.
To set or adjust the time the headlamps stay on after
the UNLOCK button has been pressed, seeVehicle
Personalization on page 2-32.
3-14

>(Recirculation):This mode keeps outside air from
coming into the vehicle. It can be used to prevent
outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to
help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly.
Move the right dial to this position to turn recirculation
on. Turn the air conditioning on when using recirculation.
Recirculation is not recommended for use over long
periods of time.
Temperature Control:Turn the center dial clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the
temperature inside your vehicle.
A/C (Air Conditioning):Press this button on the left
dial to turn the air-conditioning system on or off.
When A/C is pressed, an indicator light in the button will
come on to let you know that air conditioning is
activated.
On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air
escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time
it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps
the system to operate more efficiently.For quick cool down on hot days, do the following:
1. Select the vent mode.
2. Select the highest fan speed.
3. Select A/C.
4. Select the coolest temperature.
The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the
air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of
water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling
or after turning off the engine. This is normal.
Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity
(moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This
can be minimized if the climate control system is
used properly. There are two modes to choose from to
clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the
defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and
warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to
remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly.
Turn the right dial to select the defog or defrost modes.
3-20

-(Defog):This mode directs the air to the windshield
and to the floor outlets. When you select this mode,
the system turns off recirculation automatically.
The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the
defog mode. Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.
To help clear the side windows quickly while using air
conditioning, do the following:
1. Select the bi-level mode.
2. Select the highest fan speed.
3. Select A/C.
4. Select the temperature.
1(Defrost):This mode directs the air to the
windshield. In this mode, the system will automatically
force outside air into your vehicle and run the
air-conditioning compressor. Recirculation cannot be
selected while in the defrost mode.
To help clear the windshield quickly, do the following:
1. Select the defrost mode.
2. Select the highest temperature.
3. Select the highest fan speed.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog or frost from the rear window.
<(Rear Defogger):Press this button on the right
dial to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An
indicator light in the button will come on to let your know
that the rear window defogger is activated. Be sure to
clear as much snow from the rear window as possible.
The rear window defogger will turn off about 15 minutes
after the button is pressed. The defogger can also
be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning
off the engine.
Notice:Don’t use anything sharp on the inside of
the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage
the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be
covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary
vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar
to the defogger grid.
3-21

Change Engine Oil Light
If the Service Engine Oil
message in the trip
computer is displayed
along with this symbol after
you start the engine, it
means that service
is required for your vehicle.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4andEngine
Oil on page 5-13for more information.
Security Light
This light flashes when the
vehicle security system is
activated.
Fog Lamp Light
This light will come on
when the fog lamps are
in use.
The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off.
SeeExterior Lamps on page 3-12for more information.
Highbeam On Light
This light will illuminate
when the headlamp high
beams are in use.
SeeTurn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5.
3-33

Fuses Usage
ACC HTR
CONT INST.
TRIP COMPHeater Controls, Trip Computer
CIGAR
LIGHTERCigarette Lighter
CRUISE CONT.
PWR STEER,
MIRRORSCruise Control System, Power
Steering, Power Mirrors
RADIO,
CELLPHONERadio System, Cellphone
ACC SOCKET Accessory Power Outlet
FRONT WIPER Front Windshield Wipers
SPARE Spare
PWR DOOR
LOCKS, ANT.
& WINDOWSPower Door Locks, Antenna, Power
Windows
INSTRUMENTS
THEFT HORNTheft System, Horn
HEATED REAR
WINDOWRear Window Defogger
RADIO Radio SystemFuses Usage
SUB WOOFER
& AMPLIFIERSub Woofer and Amplifier
SPARE Spare
AIRBAG Airbag
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
Relays Usage
ACC RELAY Accessory Power Outlet
IGNITION
RELAYIgnition Switch
POWER
WINDOW
RELAYPower Windows
BLOWER
INHIBIT RELAYBlower
PARK LAMPS
RELAYParking Lamps
INTERIOR
ILLUM RELAYInterior Light Controls
5-89

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
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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.....................................2-14Dist 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
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