2005 PONTIAC GTO Owners Manual

Entering Programming Mode
The vehicle programming mode is accessed through the
Options Menu. To access the Options Menu, do one
of the following:
•When the vehicle is
stopped, hold down the
MODE button while
turning the ignition
from LOCK to ON.
The MODE button is
located on the instrument
panel, to the right of
the instrument panel
cluster. The Options
Menu will then display.
•When the vehicle has been started, the system
check completed, and the vehicle speed is less
than 6 mph (10 km/h), the Options Menu will display
for three seconds.
If the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h),
the Options Menu will disappear, and the display
will return 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 cluster 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 before making a selection, a
help screen displays to inform you how to operate
the selected feature.
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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. The default selection is No. 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. Press the MODE button
to continue.
UNDERSPEED CHIME
This option is used to enable or disable the underspeed
chime. Overspeed provides a chime when your
vehicle’s travelling speed exceeds the overspeed
chosen value, whereas underspeed provides an
additional chime to indicate when your vehicle’s
travelling speed drops below the overspeed.
Use the up or down arrows to select Yes or No.
The default selection is No. If Yes is selected, the
underspeed chime is activated. Press the MODE button
to continue. See “O/SPEED (Overspeed)” under
Trip Computer on page 3-33for more information.
DIST (Distance) TO ARRIVAL DISPLAY
This option is used to enable or disable the Time to
Arrival/Distance to Arrival/Remaining Fuel set of
displays. Use the up or down arrows to select Yes or
No. The default selection is No. If Yes is selected,
the Time to Arrival/Distance to Arrival/Remaining Fuel
set of displays is activated. Press the MODE button
to continue.
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DIST (Distance) TO ARRIVAL DEFAULT
This option displays only if the DIST TO ARRIVAL
DISPLAY is set to Yes. The Distance to Arrival, can be
reset, when not in personalization mode, by pressing
the SET button for less than two seconds. The distance
resets to 300 miles (500 km), which is the default
setting. When in personalization mode, the default
setting can be increased or decreased by tapping the
up or down arrows. When the desired distance is
set, press the MODE button to continue.
TRIP COMPUTERA&B
This option is used to select either one or two Trip
Time/Trip Distance/Fuel Used set of displays. Use the
up or down arrows to select Trip A or TripA&B.
The default selection is Trip A. Press the MODE button
to continue.
DIGITAL SPEEDO (Speedometer)
This option allows you to turn on a digital speedometer
that will appear on the center display. Use the up or
down arrows to select Yes or No. The default selection
is Yes. Press the MODE button to continue.
REST REMINDER
This option is to alert the driver that they may have
been travelling for too long without a break. Use the
up or down arrows to select No or Yes. The default
selection is Yes. Press the MODE button to continue.
STOP WATCH
This option is used to enable or disable the Stop Watch
display. Use the up or down arrows to select Yes or
No. The default selection is No. If Yes is selected, the
Stop Watch display is activated. Press the MODE button
to continue.
RADIO DISPLAY
This option is used to enable or disable the audio
system display on the instrument panel cluster. 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. The default selection is On.
If On is selected, the Radio display is activated.
Press the MODE button to continue. SeeRadio with
Six-Disc CD on page 3-46.
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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 Beeps On, CD Load & Eject Only, or Beeps
Off. The default selection is On. If On is selected, the
audio system confirmation beeps function is activated.
Press the MODE button to continue. SeeRadio with
Six-Disc CD on page 3-46.
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 (maximum). The default selection is
2. Press the MODE button to continue. SeeRadio with
Six-Disc CD on page 3-46.
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. The default selection
is On. If On is selected, the audio distortion limiting
function is activated. Press the MODE button to
continue. SeeRadio with Six-Disc CD on page 3-46.
HEADLIGHTS OFF DELAY TIME
This option is used to adjust the headlights off delay
time. Use the up or down arrows to adjust the
delay setting between zero and 180 seconds.
The default selection is one second. Press the
MODE button to continue.
HEADLIGHTS APPROACH TIME
This option is used to adjust the headlights approach
time. Use the up or down arrows to adjust the delay
setting between zero and 90 seconds. The default
selection is 30 seconds. Press the MODE button to
continue. SeeHeadlamps on page 3-13.
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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 selection is Normal. Press the MODE button
to continue. SeeHeadlamps on page 3-13.
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 selection 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 selection 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. The default selection is Yes. If Yes is selected,
the Two Stage Unlock function is activated. This means
that only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of
the UNLOCK button on the key. If UNLOCK is pressed
and held a second time, or is held down for more than
half a second, all the doors will unlock. If No is selected,
all of the doors will unlock on the first press of the
UNLOCK button. SeeRemote Keyless Entry System
Operation on page 2-5for more information.
AUTO LOCK IN DRIVE
(Automatic Transmission Only)
This option is used to enable or disable the automatic
door locking when in Drive function. Use the up or down
arrows to select Yes or No. The default selection is
Yes. If Yes is selected, the Auto Lock In Drive function
is activated. This means that the doors will automatically
lock when the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P).
If No is selected, the doors will not automatically lock.
Press the MODE button to continue. SeeProgrammable
Automatic Door Locks on page 2-8for more information.
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DOOR LOCK INDICATION
This option is used to select the type of indication
provided to the driver upon locking and unlocking the
vehicle’s doors. Use the up or down arrows to select
Indicators or Indicators & Horn. The default selection is
Indicators. Press the MODE button to continue. See
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5
andDoor Locks on page 2-7for more information.
EXIT OPTIONS MENU
This option is used to either exit the personalization mode
options menu or to return to the start of the options menu.
Use the up or down arrows to select Yes or No. If Yes is
selected, the trip computer exits calibration mode and
returns to the previous trip computer display. If No is
selected, the menu returns to the start of the options
menu, RESTORE TO FACTORY SETTINGS display.
Press the MODE button to continue.
Exiting Programming Mode
To exit, do one of the following:
•Press the MODE button to scroll through to the
exit screen.
•Drive the vehicle at more than 6 mph (10 km/h).
•Turn the ignition to LOCK if the vehicle is stopped.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-9
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Windshield Washer.......................................3-10
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-13
Headlamps..................................................3-13
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-14
Automatic Headlamp System..........................3-14
Fog Lamps..................................................3-15
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-15
Courtesy Lamps...........................................3-15
Dome Lamp.................................................3-16
Entry Lighting...............................................3-16
Front Reading Lamps....................................3-16
Trunk Lamp.................................................3-16
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-16
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-17
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-18Climate Controls............................................3-19
Climate Control System.................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-21
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-22
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-23
Speedometer...............................................3-24
Tachometer.................................................3-24
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-24
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-25
Charging System Light..................................3-26
One-to-Four Shift Light
(Manual Transmission)...............................3-26
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-27
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-27
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-28
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-28
Security Light...............................................3-31
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-31
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-31
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light...........................................3-32
Fuel Gage...................................................3-32
Trip Computer................................................3-33
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Audio System(s).............................................3-45
Setting the Time...........................................3-45
Radio with Six-Disc CD.................................3-46
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-55
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-56Radio Reception...........................................3-57
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-57
Care of the CD Player...................................3-57
Backglass Antenna.......................................3-58
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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