2004 PONTIAC GTO sensor

Head Restraints
To raise the height of the head restraint, pull the head
restraint up. To lower the height of the head restraint,
push in the locking clip at the base of the head restraint
and push the head restraint down. The locking clip
needs to be pushed outboard on the driver’s side head
restraint and inboard on the passenger’s side. The
upper edge of the head restraint should be about at eye
level, never at neck level. This position reduces the
chance of a neck injury in a crash.
Seatback Latches
The front seatbacks fold
forward to let people get
into the back seat.
To fold a front seatback forward, lift the entry lever
located near the top of the outboard shoulders of each
front seat. Then tilt the seatback forward. To move
the seat forward, push the button located below
the seatback latch. Then move the seat forward.
For safety of front seat passengers, a weight sensor
has been built into the front seats. The seat will
not move forward if there is more than 27 lbs (12 kg) on
the seat sensor.
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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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Exterior Lamps
The dial to the left of the
steering wheel on the
instrument panel controls
the following positions:
;(Parking Lamps):Turn the dial to this position to
turn on the parking lamps, together with the taillamps,
sidemarker lamps, license plate lamps, and instrument
panel lights.
2(Headlamps):Turn the dial to this position to turn
on the headlamps, together with the parking lamps,
taillamps, sidemarker lamps, and license plate lamps.AUTO (Automatic Headlamps):Turn the dial to AUTO
to provide for automatic operation of the headlamps,
taillamps, sidemarker lamps, and parking lamps.
For more information see “Automatic Headlamp System”
following.
9(Off):Turn the switch to this position to turn all
lamps off.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the
day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short
periods after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps
come on at a reduced brightness when the following
conditions are met:
•The ignition is on.
•The exterior lamp control is turned to AUTO and
the light sensor detects daytime light.
•The exterior lamp control is turned to the off
position.
•The parking brake is released.
•For vehicles with automatic transmissions, the shift
lever is not in PARK (P).
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When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker
lamps, parking lamps, and instrument panel lights
will not be illuminated unless you have turned the
exterior lamps control to the parking lamp or headlamp
position.
The DRL system will remain off any time your vehicle is
in PARK (P) or the parking brake is engaged the first
time the ignition is turned on.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, your Automatic
Headlamp System will turn on your headlamps at the
normal brightness along with other lamps such as
the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, and the
instrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim.
Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the
top of the instrument panel under the defroster
grill. Make sure it is not covered, which will cause the
system to be on whenever the ignition is on.
The system may also be on when driving through a
parking garage, heavy overcast weather, or a tunnel.
This is normal.If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic
headlamp system will come on immediately.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamps when you need them.
The headlamps can be set to come on at different
levels. The sensitivity can be adjusted to Early, Normal,
or Late. SeeVehicle Personalization on page 2-32.
Leaving the headlamps and parking lamps on when the
engine is not running will eventually drain the battery.
To prevent the battery from draining, the headlamp and
parking lamps will switch off when the ignition has
been switched off and the driver’s door is opened,
because the vehicle senses that the driver has forgotten
to switch off the lights. The lights stay off until the
ignition is again switched on, or the lights are turned
back on manually by the headlamp switch. The
headlamps can be set to automatically switch off after
you have locked the vehicle and walked away. To set or
adjust the time delay from when the driver’s door is
opened to when the lights automatically switch off, see
Vehicle Personalization on page 2-32. If you wish to
have the lights on when leaving the vehicle, wait
until they have been automatically switched off, then
turn the light switch first to off, then to parking lamps or
headlamps.
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Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag
readiness light on the
instrument panel which
shows the air bag symbol.
This light along with a Airbag Fault message in the trip
computer display will come on when you start your
vehicle, and it will flash for a few seconds. Then the light
should go out. This means the system is ready.
The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical
problem. The system check includes the air bag
sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the
diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag
system, see Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air
bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away. The light comes on after an
accident where the air bags were activated.
{CAUTION:
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you
start your vehicle, it means the air bag system
may not be working properly. The air bags in
your vehicle may not inate in a crash, or they
could even inate without a crash. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle serviced right away if the air bag
readiness light stays on after you start your
vehicle.
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block is located in the
engine compartment and protects all electrical
loads. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-12
for more information on location.
For access to the main fuses, pull off the cover.
Fuses Usage
INJ/IGN Fuel Injectors and Ignition Modules
INJ/IGN Fuel Injectors and Ignition Modules
ENG
SENSORSEngine Sensors
AUTO TRANS Automatic Transmission
LH HEADLAMP Left Headlamp
RH
HEADLAMPRight Headlamp
ENG. CONT.
BCMEngine and BCM
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
SPARE Spare
RAD FAN 1 F/L Engine Cooling Small Fan
BLOWER F/L Blower Fan
MAIN F/L Main
ENGINE F/L Engine
ABS F/L Anti Lock Brakes
LIGHTING F/L Lighting
RAD FAN 2 F/L Engine Cooling Large Fan
REAR
WINDOWHeated Rear Window
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
T-RELAX Throttle Relaxer Module
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