2006 PONTIAC GTO engine

Tire Size
The following illustration shows an example of a typical
passenger vehicle tire size.
(A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:The United States
version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the
®rst character in the tire size means a passenger
vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. Tire
and Rim Association.
(B) Tire Width:The three-digit number indicates the
tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall.
(C) Aspect Ratio:A two-digit number that indicates
the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if
the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as shown in item C of the
illustration, it would mean that the tire's sidewall is
60 percent as high as it is wide.
(D) Construction Code:A letter code is used to
indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The
letter R means radial ply construction; the letter D means
diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter B means
belted-bias ply construction.(E) Rim Diameter:Diameter of the wheel in inches.
(F) Service Description:These characters represent
the load range and speed rating of the tire. The load
index represents the load carry capacity a tire is certi®ed
to carry. The load index can range from 1 to 279. The
speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certi®ed
to carry a load. Speed ratings range from A to Z.
Tire Terminology and De®nitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure
is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or
kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight:This means the combined weight
of optional accessories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio:The relationship of a tire's height to its
width.
Belt:A rubber coated layer of cords that is located
between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made
from steel or other reinforcing materials.
Bead:The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by
steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes ¯at, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your
hazard warning ¯ashers.
{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle
can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you
or other people. You and they could be badly
injured or even killed. Find a level place to
change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle
from moving:
1. Set the parking brake ®rmly.
2. Put an automatic transmission shift lever in
PARK (P), or shift a manual transmission to
FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R).
3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while
the vehicle is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the
vehicle.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
Put the wheel blocks at the front and rear of
the tire farthest away from the one being
changed. That would be the tire on the other
side, at the opposite end of the vehicle.
When you have a ¯at tire, use the following example as a
guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks.
The following information will tell you next how to use
the jack and change a tire.
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Vehicle Identi®cation
Vehicle Identi®cation Number (VIN)
This is the legal identi®er for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver's side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certi®cation and Service Parts
labels and the certi®cates of title and registration.
Engine Identi®cation
The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code.
This code will help you identify your engine,
speci®cations and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identi®cation Label
You will ®nd this label on your spare tire cover. It is very
helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label,
you will ®nd the following:
·VIN
·Model designation
·Paint information
·Production options and special equipment
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Don't add anything electrical to your
vehicle unless you check with your dealer ®rst.
Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn't be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as they
should.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, see
Servicing
Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-52.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by fuses, circuit breakers and thermal links
in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of
®res caused by electrical problems.
Look at the metallic band inside the fuse. If the band is
broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the correct size.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a
spare fuse, you can borrow one. Just pick some feature
of your vehicle that you can get along without Ð like the
radio or cigarette lighter Ð and use its fuse, if it is the size
you need. Replace it as soon as you can.
Before replacing a fuse, turn every vehicle electrical
switch off.
There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the instrument
panel fuse block and the engine compartment fuse
block.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
This fuse block is located under the driver's side of the
instrument panel. The fuses here protect each
separate circuit including headlamps. There are spare
fuses inside the fuse box. If you have electrical
failure, check here ®rst.
Fuses Usage
FLASHER
UNITHazard Warning Flashers
POWER
WINDOWSPower Window Switches
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Fuses Usage
POWER
SEATSPower Seat Controls
FRONT WIPER
WASHERFront Windshield Wiper Washer
PARK LAMPS Parking Lamps
STOP LAMPS Stop Lamps
INTERIOR
ILLUM.Interior light Controls
HAZARD
WARNINGHazard Warning Flashers
SPARE Spare
HORN Horn
IGNITION Ignition Switch
INSTRUMENT
ILLUM.Instrument Panel Lighting
TURN
SIGNAL,BACK
UP LAMPSTurn Signal Lamp, Back-Up Lamps
HVAC CONT.
HEAT, REAR
WINDOW,
INSTRUMENTSHeater Controls, Rear Window, Trip
Computer
CIGAR
LIGHTERCigarette LighterFuses Usage
CRUISE CONT.
POWER
MIRRORSCruise Control, Power Mirror
RADIO, CELL
PHONERadio System, Cell Phone
ACC. SOCKET Accessory Power Outlet
SPARE Spare
ENG. CONT.
SIGNALEngine Control Signal
POWER DOOR
LOCKS,
WINDOWS &
THEFT HORNPower Door Locks, Power Windows,
Theft System, Horn
INSTRUMENTS Instruments
SPARE Spare
RADIO & CELL
PHONERadio System, Cell Phone
SUB WOOFER
& AMPLIFIERSub Woofer and Ampli®er
SPARE Spare
AIRBAG Airbag
ABS &
TRACTION
CONT.Anti-Lock Brake System, Traction
Control System
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Relays Usage
ACC RELAY Accessory Power Outlet
IGNITION
RELAYIgnition Switch
POWER
WINDOW
RELAYPower Windows
BLOWER
INHIBIT RELAYBlower
PARK LAMPS
RELAYParking Lamps
SPARE Spare
INTERIOR
ILLUM RELAYInterior Light Controls
ECM/TCM
CONTROL
RELAY 1Engine Control Module,
Transmission Control Module 1
ECM/TCM
CONTROL
RELAY 2Engine Control Module,
Transmission Control Module 2
SPARE SpareEngine Compartment Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block is located in
the engine compartment and protects all electrical loads.
See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
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
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Fuses Usage
ENG CONT.
BCMEngine, Body Control Module
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
RAD FAN 1 F/L Engine Cooling Fan 1
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 Fan 2
REAR
WINDOWHeated Rear Window
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
ABS/TCSAnti-lock Brake System, Traction
Control System
Relays Usage
FUEL PUMP
RELAYFuel Pump
FOG LAMP
CANCEL
RELAYFog Lamp Cancel
FOG LAMP
RELAYFog Lamp
Relays Usage
BTSI RELAY Brake Transmission Shift Interlock
HIGH BEAM
RELAYHigh-Beam Headlamp
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LAMP RELAYDaytime Running Lamps
LOW BEAM
RELAYLow-Beam Headlamp
A/C RELAY Air Conditioning
HORN RELAY Horn
ENGINE COOL
FAN 2 RELAYEngine Cooling Fan 2
ENGINE COOL
FAN 1 RELAYEngine Cooling Fan 1
ENGINE COOL
FAN 3 RELAYEngine Cooling Fan 3
ENGINE
CONT. RELAYEngine Controls
HEATED REAR
WINDOW
RELAYRear Window Defogger
BLOWER
RELAYBlower
START RELAY Start
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Capacities and Speci®cations
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-12for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.81 lbs 0.8 kg
Automatic Transmission (Drain and Re®ll) 5.3 qt 5.0 L
Brake Fluid 0.65 qt 0.62 L
Cooling System 12.7 qt 12.0 L
Engine Oil with Filter (Drain and Re®ll) 6.5 qt 6.2 L
Fuel Tank 18.5 gal 70.0 L
Manual Transmission 4.6 qt 4.4 L
Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ®ll to the appropriate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck ¯uid level after ®lling
Engine Speci®cations
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Firing Order
6.0L V8 (LS2) UAutomatic
Manual0.040 inch
(1.016 mm)1±8±7±2±6±5±4±3
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