2006 PONTIAC GTO center console

Keys...............................................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-5
Doors and Locks.............................................2-7
Door Locks....................................................2-7
Power Door Locks..........................................2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks................2-9
Trunk............................................................2-9
Windows........................................................2-12
Power Windows............................................2-13
Sun Visors...................................................2-13
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-14
Immobilizer..................................................2-14
Immobilizer Operation....................................2-14
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-15
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-16
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-16
Ignition Positions..........................................2-16
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-17
Starting the Engine.......................................2-18Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-19
Manual Transmission Operation......................2-21
Parking Brake..............................................2-24
Shifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission)............................2-24
Shifting Out of Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission)............................2-26
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-27
Engine Exhaust............................................2-27
Running the Engine While Parked...................2-28
Mirrors...........................................................2-29
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-29
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-29
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-29
Storage Areas................................................2-30
Glove Box...................................................2-30
Cupholder(s)................................................2-30
Front Storage Area.......................................2-30
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-30
Vehicle Personalization...................................2-31
Section 2 Features and Controls
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To unlock the doors from the outside using the key in
the lock, do the following:
1. Insert the key in the driver's door lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise.
3. Then turn the key back to the vertical position and
remove.
The alarm system will go off as soon as a door is
opened. To turn off the alarm, turn the key in the ignition
to ON or press the unlock button on the remote key.
See
Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-15.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock button is located on the center
console.
To lock or unlock the doors using the power door lock
button, both doors must be closed.
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Shifting Out of Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission)
Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock
control system. You must fully apply your regular brakes
before you can press the button on the shift lever to
shift from PARK (P) while the ignition is ON. See
Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-19.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P)
while keeping the brake pedal down. Release the shift
lever button. Then move the shift lever out of
PARK (P), being sure to press the shift lever button.
Shift Lock Release
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still cannot
shift out of PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the ignition to LOCK to remove the key.
2. Remove the front console rubber insert, located in
front of the shift lever, by lifting upwards.
3. Remove the screw slightly to the right of the front
center.
4. Open the console storage compartment and pry the
console cover assembly from the console. The
cover is attached in six places.
5. Insert a tool into the opening in front of the shift
lever and move the yellow release lever forward.
6. Press the button on the shift lever to move lever out
of park.
7. Replace the console cap.
8. Have the vehicle ®xed as soon as possible.
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Storage Areas
Glove Box
Use the glovebox key to lock and unlock the glovebox.
For security, the main key is designed not to operate
the glovebox lock. See
Keys on page 2-2.
To lock, insert the key, turn clockwise and then remove.
To unlock, insert the key and turn counterclockwise
and remove.
To open, pull the handle to the left and pull the glove
box door down until it stops and is fully open.
Cupholder(s)
The two cupholders are located in front of the center
console storage area.
Front Storage Area
There is one storage compartment located under the
audio system and one located in the rear of the center
console. Push the cover once to open them.
An open bin is also provided under the front storage
compartment.
Center Console Storage Area
Your vehicle has a center console storage area. To
open the storage area, pull up on the latch at the front
edge of the cover.
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The system is turned on if a door is opened, the vehicle
is unlocked, or the trunk is opened. Once the system
is turned on, the one hour battery protection time resets
to zero and the interior lamps will continue to operate
for another hour, or until the vehicle is locked.
The interior lamp system will shut down 10 seconds after
your vehicle is locked using either the key or the remote
key locking system. However, if an interior lamp, such as
the dome lamp, has been turned on manually and is on at
the time the vehicle is locked, the system will not shut
down after the normal 10 seconds. The one hour battery
protection will be activated instead.
The vehicle's hazard lights will continue to operate at
all times.
Accessory Control
If you want the accessories to operate once the key has
been removed from the ignition, you must turn the
system on by either manually starting an accessory,
such as turning the radio on again. This will activate a
one hour timer that will operate accessories such as
the radio, accessory power outlet, and windshield wipers
before turning off. These actions will reset the timer to
zero. Likewise, if an accessory such as the radio is
turned on at any time during the one hour period, the
timer is reset to zero and all accessories will continue to
operate for another hour. To enable accessory control
after the system has been reset, you must turn the
ignition on and then off again.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
The vehicle has an
accessory power outlet
which can be used to plug
in electrical equipment.
The accessory power outlet is located inside the center
console. The power outlet is operational when the
ignition is turned to ON, LOCK, or when Retained
Accessories Power is in operation. See
Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-17. The cigarette
lighter can also be used as an accessory power outlet.
See
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-18for more information.
Remove the tethered cap to use the outlet. When
not using the outlet, be sure to cover it with the
protective cap.
Notice:Leaving electrical equipment on for
extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn
off electrical equipment when not in use and do
not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum
amperage rating.
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Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible
with the accessory power outlet and could result
in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a
problem, see your dealer for additional information
on accessory power outlets.
Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to your
vehicle may damage it or keep other components
from working as they should. The repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Do not use equipment
exceeding maximum amperage rating. Check
with your dealer before adding electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow
the proper installation instructions included with
the electrical equipment you install.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by your warranty. Do not
hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket
from the plug because the power outlets are
designed for accessory power plugs only.
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
Notice:If you put papers, pins, or other ¯ammable
items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other
smoking materials could ignite them and possibly
damage your vehicle. Never put ¯ammable items in
the ashtray.
Ashtray
The front ashtray is located in the center of the
instrument panel under the audio controls. The rear
ashtray is located at the rear of the center console. To
use the ashtray, push the cover inwards and the
ashtray will slide open.
To empty the ashtray, open it and grip it at the
depressions located on each side. Then pull the
ashtray out.
Cigarette Lighter
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is
heating will not allow the lighter to back away from
the heating element when it is hot. Damage from
overheating may occur to the lighter or heating
element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a
cigarette lighter in while it is heating.
The cigarette lighter is located inside the ashtray and
can be operated whenever the ignition is turned on.
Press the lighter all the way in and release it. It will pop
back out once the element is ready for use.
The cigarette lighter can be used as an accessory
power outlet.
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1(Defrost):This mode directs the air to the
windshield. When you select this mode, the system
turns off recirculation automatically. The recirculation
mode cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. Do
not drive the vehicle until the windscreen is clear
To help clear the windscreen quickly, do the following:
1. Select the defrost mode.
2. Select the highest temperature.
3. Select the highest fan speed.
4. Select A/C.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog or frost from the rear window.
<(Rear Defogger):Press this button on the right
dial to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An
indicator light in the button will come on to let your know
that the rear window defogger is activated. Be sure to
clear as much snow from the rear window as possible.
The rear window defogger will turn off about 15 minutes
after the button is pressed. The defogger can also
be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning
off the engine.
Notice:Do not use anything sharp on the inside of
the rear window. If you do, you could cut or
damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a
temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything
similar to the defogger grid.
Outlet Adjustment
Move the thumbwheel on the vents to change the
direction of the air¯ow. The center thumbwheel adjusts
the volume of the air¯ow.
There are also similar vents for the rear of the vehicle.
They are located at the rear of the center console.
Operation Tips
·Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air
inlets at the base of the windshield that may
block the ¯ow of air into your vehicle.
·Use of non-GM approved hood de¯ectors may
adversely affect performance of the system.
·When an objectionable odor outside the vehicle is
encountered, use the recirculation mode, with the
temperature knob at a comfortable setting to prevent
the odor from entering the vehicle through the
ventilation system. This can be helpful when driving
through a long tunnel with poor ventilation.
However, extended usage of this mode in cold or
cool weather can cause window fogging.
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To turn the system off,
press the T/C button. On
manual transmission
vehicles, the button is
located on the driver's side
of the center console. On
automatic transmission
vehicles, the button is
located on the passenger's
side of the shift lever.
When you turn the system off, a Traction Ctrl Off
message is displayed on the trip computer. After
two seconds, the display goes back to the original trip
computer display with a small TRAC OFF message
on the right.
If the Traction Ctrl Off message does not display when
the button is pressed, or if it comes on during driving,
a problem is indicated in the system and traction
control is no longer operational. You should contact
your dealer for service.
Pressing the T/C button again or the next time the
ignition is turned on, will turn the system back on. The
Traction Ctrl On message is displayed on the trip
computer. After two seconds, the display goes back to
the original trip computer display. See
Trip Computer
on page 3-33for more information.Adding non-GM accessories can affect your vehicle's
performance. See
Accessories and Modi®cations
on page 5-3for more information.
Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but
it will take much more effort.
Steering Tips
It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A lot of the ªdriver lost controlº accidents mentioned on
the news happen on curves. Here is why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to
the same laws of physics when driving on curves.
The traction of the tires against the road surface makes
it possible for the vehicle to change its path when
you turn the front wheels. If there is no traction, inertia
will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If
you have ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you
will understand this.
The traction you can get in a curve depends on the
condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle
at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you
are in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control.
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