2006 PONTIAC GTO steering

To tilt the wheel, pull the lever down. Then move the
wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to
lock the wheel in place.
Telescopic Steering Column
The steering column also has a telescopic function
which allows the steering wheel to move closer or further
away from the driver.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
·Turn and Lane-Change Signals. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7
.
·Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. SeeHeadlamp
High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8
.
·Flash-to-Pass. SeeFlash-to-Pass on page 3-9.
·Cruise Control. SeeCruise Control on page 3-10.
3-7
2006 - Pontiac GTO Owner Manual

Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to
signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass,
even if the headlamps and ignition are turned off.
To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward
you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then
release the lever to turn them off.
If ¯ash-to-pass is activated, then the headlamp
high/low-beam changer indicator will display on the
instrument panel cluster. The fog lamps are turned off
while this feature is active.
Windshield Wipers
The lever on the right side of the steering column
operates the windshield wipers and washer.These functions operate when the ignition is turned to
ON, LOCK, or when the Retained Accessory Power is in
operation. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 2-17.
INT (Intermittent):Push the lever up to turn on the
wipers. Put the lever in the ®rst position for intermittent
wiping cycles. The delay will change as your vehicle's
speed changes. The delay will decrease as you go
faster and increase as you go slower.
1 (Low Speed):Put the lever in the second position for
slow, steady wiping cycles.
2 (High Speed):Put the lever in the third position for
rapid wiping cycles.
L(Mist):Move the lever to this position for a single
wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers
start; then let go. The windshield wipers will stop after
one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the lever
down longer.
0 (Off):Turn the lever to this position to turn off the
wipers.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they're frozen to the windshield,
gently loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become
damaged, install new blades or blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A
circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.
Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.
3-9
2006 - Pontiac GTO Owner Manual

{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do
not use your cruise control on winding roads
or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery
roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire
traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and
you could lose control. Do not use cruise
control on slippery roads.
Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when you
are not using cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when you do not want to.
You could be startled and even lose control.
Keep the cruise control switch off until you
want to use cruise control.The cruise control lever is on the left side of the
steering column. The ON-OFF/CANCEL switch is at the
end of the lever and is activated by pushing in towards
the direction of the steering column.
To set cruise control, do the following:
1. Turn on the ignition.
2. Press the ON-OFF/CANCEL switch. The CRUISE
message appears on the trip computer.
3. Get up to the speed you want.
4. Rotate the lever down to SET-DECEL. The CRUISE
ACTIVE message appears on the trip computer.
5. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and release
the cruise control lever.
Adjusting Speed While Using Cruise
Control
You may do one of the following:
·Turn the lever down to SET-DECEL until the car
slows down to the desired speed, then release it.
·Turn the lever up to RES-ACCEL until the car
accelerates up to the desired speed, then release it.
Minor changes in speed can be achieved by
momentarily turning the lever up or down. When
reducing speed, remember that the cruise control is not
designed to operate under 25 mph (40 km/h).
3-11
2006 - Pontiac GTO Owner Manual

Exterior Lamps
The switch to the left of
the steering wheel on the
instrument panel controls
the following:
;(Parking Lamps):Turn the switch 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 switch 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 switch to
AUTO to provide for automatic operation of the
headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker lamps, and parking
lamps. For more information see
Automatic Headlamp
System on page 3-14.
9(Off):Turn the switch to this position to turn all
lamps off.
Headlamps
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.
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, see
Vehicle
Personalization on page 2-31.
3-13
2006 - Pontiac GTO Owner Manual

The lights stay off until the ignition is again turned on, or
the lights are turned back on manually by the headlamp
switch. The headlamps can be set to automatically
turn 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 turn off, see
Vehicle Personalization on
page 2-31. If you wish to have the lights on when leaving
the vehicle, wait until they have been automatically
turned off, then turn the light control ®rst to off, then to
parking lamps or headlamps.
Fog Lamps
The control 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 and the parking lamps or the
low-beam headlamps. If the high-beam headlamps are
activated or ¯ashed, the fog lamps will turn off.
Pull the exterior lamp adjuster control out to turn the fog
lamps on, and push the control in to turn the fog
lamps off. The indicator light in the knob will come on
when the fog lamps are working.
Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to
be on along with the fog lamps.
Instrument Panel Brightness
Slide the control to
increase or decrease the
instrument panel
brightness.
Courtesy Lamps
When a door is open, the courtesy lamps will
automatically come on.
3-15
2006 - Pontiac GTO Owner Manual

Traction Ctrl (Control) On
This symbol and the
Traction Ctrl On message
will come on when the
driver turns on the traction
control system.
The traction control system is automatically on after the
next time the ignition is turned on.
After two seconds, the display returns to the original trip
computer display and the TRAC OFF message will
turn off. See
Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9for more information.
Very Low Fuel
If the Very Low Fuel message comes on when driving, it
indicates that the fuel level is very low. The Very Low
Fuel message is displayed until the MODE button
is pressed. The trip computer then displays its
calculation of miles to empty for 10 seconds.The display then returns to
the original trip computer
display with a small
¯ashing low fuel symbol on
the left.
The symbol will remain until the fuel tank is ®lled above
the low fuel level.
Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read
the pages following to familiarize yourself with its
features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer
driving experience. See
Defensive Driving on page 4-2.
By taking a few moments to read this manual and
get familiar with your vehicle's audio system, you can
use it with less effort, as well as take advantage of
its features. While your vehicle is parked, set up your
audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations,
setting the tone and adjusting the speakers. Then,
when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your
favorite stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
3-44
2006 - Pontiac GTO Owner Manual

{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far greater
access to audio stations and song listings.
Giving extended attention to entertainment
tasks while driving can cause a crash and you
or others can be injured or killed. Always keep
your eyes on the road and your mind on the
drive Ð avoid engaging in extended searching
while driving.
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe
driving. For more information, see
Defensive Driving on
page 4-2.
Here are some ways in which you can help avoid
distraction while driving.
While your vehicle is parked:
·Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
·Familiarize yourself with its operation.
·Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering wheel
controls if the vehicle has them.
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment to
your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player,
CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make
sure that it can be added by checking with your
dealer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile
radio and telephone units. If sound equipment can
be added, it is very important to do it properly.
Added sound equipment may interfere with
the operation of your vehicle's engine, radio, or
other systems, and even damage them. Your
vehicle's systems may interfere with the operation
of sound equipment that has been added.
Setting the Time
To change the time, perform the following:
1. Turn the radio on and wait for the time to appear on
the display.
2. Press the TIME button for more than two seconds.
TIME ADJ will appear on the display and the time
will ¯ash.
3. Press either SEEK arrow to adjust the hour.
4. Press either TUNE arrow to adjust the minutes.
5. Press the TIME button again to save the new time.
The radio will automatically exit the time setting mode
if no adjustments are made for eight seconds.
3-45
2006 - Pontiac GTO Owner Manual

Audio Steering Wheel Controls
If your vehicle has this feature, some audio controls can
be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the
following:
MODE:Press this button to turn the radio on, if it is off.
If the radio is on, press this button to switch between
FM1, FM2, AM, or to change to CD.
QNEXT:Press this button to go to the next radio
station and stay there. The radio will only seek stations
with a strong signal that are in the selected band.
When a CD is playing, press and release this button to
go to the next track. Press and hold this button to
go to the next CD, if multiple CDs are loaded.
NEXT
R:Press this button to go to the previous radio
station and stay there. The radio will only seek stations
with a strong signal that are in the selected band.
When a CD is playing, press and release this button to go
to the previous track. Press and hold this button to go to
the previous CD, if multiple CDs are loaded.
MUTE:Press this button to silence the system. Press it
again, or any other radio button, to turn on the sound.
QVOL (Volume):Press this button to increase
the volume.
VOL
R(Volume):Press this button to decrease the
volume.
3-56
2006 - Pontiac GTO Owner Manual