2006 PONTIAC GTO ECO mode

Cruise Enabled
This symbol, the Cruise
Enabled message, and the
CRUISE message come
on for a few seconds
whenever you turn on the
cruise control.
The message then returns to the original trip computer
display with a small CRUISE message on the right.
The CRUISE message will remain until the cruise control
is set or turned off. See
Cruise Control on page 3-10for more information.
Cruise Off
This symbol and the
Cruise Off message come
on for a few seconds
whenever you turn off the
cruise control.
The message then returns to the original trip computer
display. See
Cruise Control on page 3-10for more
information.
Engine Temp (Temperature) Hot
If the Engine Temp Hot
message and this symbol
come on while driving,
it indicates that the engine
coolant temperature is
dangerously hot.
You should stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
The Engine Temp Hot message will display until the
MODE button is pressed. The message then returns to
the original trip computer display with a small over
temperature symbol on the left. The symbol will remain
until the condition is repaired. See
Engine Overheating
on page 5-26for more information.
Low Fuel
If the Low Fuel message comes on when driving, it
indicates that the fuel level is low. The 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.
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The display then returns to
the original trip computer
display with a small
low fuel symbol on the left.
The symbol will remain until the fuel tank is ®lled above
the low fuel level.
Low Traction
If this symbol and the Low
Traction message come on
while driving, the traction
control system is
limiting wheel spin.
The Low Traction message displays as long as a low
traction event is occurring. If the MODE button is
pressed while the message is still displayed, then the
message returns to the original trip computer display
with a small low traction symbol on the left. The symbol
will remain as long as the low traction situation exits.
See
Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9.
O/Speed (Overspeed)
When your vehicle's speed exceeds the pre-selected
overspeed setting, the overspeed warning message and
an audible chime warn you that you are speeding.
If the overspeed is maintained for longer than
10 seconds, but is less than 9 mph (15 km/h) over the
set overspeed value, the overspeed returns to the
original trip computer display with an O/SPEED
message on the left.
If the overspeed is maintained for longer than
10 seconds and is more than 9 mph (15 km/h) over the
set overspeed value, the overspeed returns to a
¯ashing O/SPEED message.
See ªO/SPEED (Overspeed)º earlier in this section for
more information.
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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.
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{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.
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Setting Preset Stations
Up to 18 stations, six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, can be
programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by
performing the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press FM AM to select FM1, FM2, or AM.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press EQ to select the equalization.
5. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever that
numbered pushbutton is pressed, the station
that was set will return and the equalization that
was selected will be stored for that pushbutton.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
ASM (Automatic Station Memory):The radio will
automatically store the six strongest AM and FM radio
stations for the current area, without deleting the
preset stations that are stored.
To activate ASM do the following:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press FM AM to select FM1, FM2, or AM.3. Press the ASM button for more than two seconds.
The sound will brie¯y mute and SEARCH will
appear on the display, while the radio is in the
process of ®nding and storing radio stations.
When storing is complete, ASM will appear on the
display. The radio station now stored on
pushbutton 1 will begin to play.
4. Press any of the pushbuttons to listen to the station
stored on that pushbutton.
5. To stop listening to the stations stored by ASM,
press the ASM button and ASM will go off the
display.
6. Repeat the above steps if you have driven out of
the stored stations' range to select new stations.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
AUDIO:The audio system must be out of EQ mode to
adjust the bass and treble. To turn equalization off,
press this button until EQ OFF appears on the display.
Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS or
TREBLE appears on the display. Turn the knob to
increase or to decrease. If a station is weak or noisy,
decrease the treble.
To adjust bass or treble to the middle position, select
BASS or TREB and push and hold the AUDIO knob. The
radio will produce one beep and adjust the display
level to the middle position.
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TRACK SCAN:Press this button to listen to the ®rst
10 seconds of each track on the CD that is playing.
Press this button again to stop scanning.
TRACK REPEAT:Press this button to repeat the track
that is playing. Press this button again to turn off
repeat play.
TRACK RANDOM:Press this button to listen to the
tracks, on the CD that is playing, in random, rather than
sequential order. Press this button again to turn off
random play.
DISC SCAN:If more than one CD is loaded, press this
button to listen to the ®rst 10 seconds of the ®rst
track on each loaded CD. Press this button again to
stop scanning.
DISC REPEAT:Press this button to repeat the CD that
is currently playing. Press this button again to turn off
repeat play.
DISC RANDOM:If more than one CD is loaded, press
this button to play all of the CDs in random, rather
than sequential order. Press this button again to turn off
random play.II (Pause):Press this button to pause a CD. CD
PAUSE will appear on the display. Press this button
again to play the CD.
FM AM:Press this button to listen to the radio when a
CD is playing. The inactive CD(s) will remain safely
inside the radio for future listening.
EQ (Equalization):Press EQ to select the desired
equalization setting while playing a CD. The equalization
will be stored whenever a CD is played. For more
information on EQ, see ªEQº listed previously in this
section.
gSEEK TRACKl:Press the left arrow to go to
the start of the current track, if more than 10 seconds
have played. Press the right arrow to go to the next
track. If either arrow is held or pressed more than once,
the player will continue moving backward or forward
through the CD. If the audio system is in random mode,
pressing the left arrow will only go to the start of the
current track.
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rTUNE DISC[:When more than one CD is
loaded, press the left or right arrow to go to the previous
or next CD loaded. If the audio system is in random
mode, pressing the left arrow will only go to the start of
the current track.
FR FF (Fast Reverse/ Fast Forward):Press and hold
FR to reverse quickly within a track. Press and hold
FF to advance quickly within a track. You will hear sound
at a reduced volume. Release this button to play the
passage. The elapsed time of the track will appear
on the display.
EJECT:Press this button to eject a single CD or
multiple CDs.
To eject the CD that is currently playing, press and
release this button. EJECTING CD # will appear on the
display, the indicator light, located to the left of the
slot, will ¯ash, and the radio will produce a beep,
if beeps are turned on. See ªCon®rmation Beepsº later
in this section for information about turning beeps
on and off. You can now remove the CD. Press the
LOAD button to cancel the eject function.To eject multiple CDs, press and hold this button for
two seconds. EJECTING ALL will appear on the display,
the indicator light, located to the left of the slot, will
¯ash, and the radio will produce a beep, if beeps are
turned on. See ªCon®rmation Beepsº later in this section
for information about turning beeps on and off. You
can now remove the CD. Press the LOAD button
to cancel the eject function.
If the CD is not removed, after 25 seconds, the CD will
be automatically pulled back into the player. If you
try to push the CD back into the player before the
25 second time period is complete, the player will sense
an error and will try to eject the CD several times
before stopping.
Do not repeatedly press the EJECT button to eject a
CD after you have tried to push it in manually. The
player's 25-second eject timer will reset at each press of
eject, which will cause the player to not eject the CD
until the 25-second time period has elapsed.
Once the player stops and the CD is ejected, remove
the CD. After removing the CD, press the ON OFF
button, off and then on again. This will clear the
CD-sensing feature and enable CDs to be loaded into
the player again.
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Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc
brakes adjust for wear. If you rarely make a moderate
or heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust
correctly. If you drive in that way, then Ð very
carefully Ð make a few moderate brake stops about
every 1,000 miles (1 600 km), so your brakes will
adjust properly.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many
parts have to be of top quality and work well together if
the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your
vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM
brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking
system Ð for example, when your brake linings
wear down and you need new ones put in Ð be sure
you get new approved GM replacement parts. If you do
not, your brakes may no longer work properly. For
example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong
for your vehicle, the balance between your front and
rear brakes can change Ð for the worse. The braking
performance you have come to expect can change
in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong
replacement brake parts.
Battery
Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is
time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement
number shown on the original battery's label. We
recommend an ACDelco
žreplacement battery.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
battery location.
Warning:Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Vehicle Storage
If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, remove the black, negative (-) cable from
the battery. This will help keep your battery from
running down.
{CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
are not careful. See
Jump Starting on
page 5-38
for tips on working around a battery
without getting hurt.
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