2006 PONTIAC GTO ECU

Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOLž
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-23for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer ¯uid level in the windshield
washer ¯uid reservoir and add the proper ¯uid if
necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire In¯ation Check
Visually inspect your vehicle's tires and make sure they
are in¯ated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to
check the spare tire. See
Tires on page 5-51for further
details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. See
Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-69.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
noti®cation. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
rotate the tires. See
Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-61.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. See
Parking Brake on page 2-24.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle
should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If
the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your
GM Goodwrench
ždealer for service.
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While we hope you never have the occasion to use our
service, it is added security while traveling for you
and your family. Remember, we are only a phone call
away. Pontiac Roadside Assistance:1-800-ROADSIDE
(762-3743), text telephone (TTY) users, call
1-888-889-2438.
Pontiac reserves the right to limit services or
reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Pontiac's
judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency
or type of occurrence.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the
coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Pontiac reserves the right to make any changes or
discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any
time without noti®cation.
Courtesy Transportation
To enhance your ownership experience, we and our
participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy
Transportation, a customer support program for new
vehicles.The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to
customers in conjunction with the Bumper-to-Bumper
coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Several transportation options are available when
warranty repairs are required. This will reduce your
inconvenience during warranty repairs.
Scheduling Service Appointments
When your vehicle requires warranty service, you should
contact your dealer and request an appointment. By
scheduling a service appointment and advising
your service consultant of your transportation needs,
your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience.
If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service
department immediately, keep driving it until it can be
scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is
safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let
them know this, and ask for instructions.
If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle
off for service, you are urged to do so as early in
the work day as possible to allow for the same day
repair.
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Backglass Antenna..........................................3-58
Battery..........................................................5-37
Run-Down Protection...................................3-16
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-21
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-9
Parking......................................................2-24
System Warning Light..................................3-27
Brakes..........................................................5-35
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-16
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-45
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-47
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-45
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-43
Headlamps.................................................5-45
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-49
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-48
Buying New Tires...........................................5-63
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Capacities and Speci®cations............................5-90
Carbon Monoxide.....................2-9, 2-27, 4-24, 4-34
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-79
Your CD Player...........................................3-57
Your CDs ...................................................3-57
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-30
Chains, Tire...................................................5-67
Charging System Light....................................3-26
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-28
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-83
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-31
Infants and Young Children...........................1-28
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-37
Older Children.............................................1-25
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................1-41
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Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-43
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-36
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-18
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-81
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-80
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-78
Finish Care.................................................5-80
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-76
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-79
Leather......................................................5-78
Tires..........................................................5-82
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-83
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-80
Weatherstrips..............................................5-80
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-81
Climate Control System...................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-21
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-22
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-10Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.....................1-22
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-76
Competitive Driving.........................................4-15
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-15
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-6
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-28
Cooling System..............................................5-29
Courtesy Lamps.............................................3-15
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-30
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-14
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................7-13
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-14
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Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-53
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection.........................3-16
Courtesy....................................................3-15
Dome........................................................3-16
Exterior......................................................3-13
Fog ...........................................................3-15
Front Reading.............................................3-16
Trunk.........................................................3-16
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-37
Latches, Seatback............................................ 1-5
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-25
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-27
Brake System Warning.................................3-27
Charging System.........................................3-26
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator..................3-32
Fog Lamp..................................................3-31
Highbeam On.............................................3-31
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-28
One-to-Four Shift.........................................3-26
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-24
Security.....................................................3-31
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-16
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-29Locks
Door........................................................... 2-7
Power Door.................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Loss of Control...............................................4-14
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-2
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-8
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year.................................... 6-9
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-15
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-14
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-28
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-2
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Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-4
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-2
Power Seats................................................. 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-3
Seatback Latches.......................................... 1-5
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position......................................1-41
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-43
Security Light.................................................3-31
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modi®cations......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-3
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-28
Publications Ordering Information...................7-14
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-52
Setting the Time.............................................3-45
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-82
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-24Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-26
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-18
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-76
Installing....................................................5-71
Removing...................................................5-70
Storing.......................................................5-75
Speci®cations, Capacities.................................5-90
Speedometer..................................................3-24
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-18
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-56
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-30
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-30
Front Storage Area......................................2-30
Glove Box..................................................2-30
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-28
Sun Visors.....................................................2-13
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