warning light PONTIAC GTO 2004 Owner's Manual

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Accessory Control...........................................3-16
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-17
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-37
Additional Program Information........................... 7-8
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-87
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)..............3-45
Air Bag
Readiness Light..........................................3-26
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-46
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-50
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-52
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?....................1-50
What Will You See After an Air Bag
Inflates?..................................................1-50
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?...................1-49
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-48
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-18
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-9
Altering Overspeed Presets..............................3-39
AM ...............................................................3-54
Antenna, Backglass.........................................3-55
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-28Appearance Care............................................5-78
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-81
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-84
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-79
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-82
Finish Damage............................................5-84
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-84
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-84
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-85
Weatherstrips..............................................5-81
Arming the System.........................................2-14
ARRIVAL DEFAULT.........................................2-34
Ashtray.........................................................3-18
Ashtrays........................................................3-18
AUDIO DISTORTION LIMITER.........................2-35
Audio System(s).............................................3-42
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-53
Backglass Antenna......................................3-55
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-54
Care of Your CDs........................................3-54
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-43
Setting the Time..........................................3-42
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-52
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-54
AUTO HEADLIGHTS SENSITIVITY...................2-36
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AUTO LOCK IN DRIVE
(Automatic Transmission Only).......................2-37
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-13
Automatic Transmission...................................2-17
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-18
AVG FUEL.....................................................3-36
AVG SPEED..................................................3-36
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Backglass Antenna..........................................3-55
Battery....................................................2-6, 5-41
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-16
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-21
Brake
Parking......................................................2-23
System Warning Light..................................3-27
Brake Fluid....................................................5-38
Brake Wear...................................................5-40
Brakes..........................................................5-38
Braking........................................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-15Bulb Replacement...........................................5-47
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-49
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-47
Headlamps.................................................5-47
Rear Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up
Lamps....................................................5-49
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-50
Buying New Tires...........................................5-65
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California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canada – Customer Assistance.......................... 7-4
Capacities and Specifications............................5-92
Carbon Monoxide.....................4-24, 4-35, 2-8, 2-27
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-81
Your CD Player...........................................3-54
Your CDs ...................................................3-54
CD Messages................................................3-49
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-31
Chains, Tires..................................................5-69
Charging System Light....................................3-27
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Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-35
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specifications.................................. 5-5
FUEL REMAINING..........................................3-37
FUEL USED..................................................3-37
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-87
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Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-28
Fuel..........................................................3-35
Speedometer..............................................3-25
Tachometer.................................................3-25
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specifications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-30
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
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Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-4
Head Restraints............................................... 1-4
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-6
Headlamps....................................................5-47
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-47
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-49
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-47
Headlamps and Dimming Instructions.................3-14
Headlamps On When Approaching the
Vehicle.......................................................3-14
HEADLIGHTS APPROACH TIME......................2-36
HEADLIGHTS OFF DELAY TIME......................2-36
High Speed Operation.....................................5-61
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-33
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-22
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-4
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank.................................................5-33
How to Add Fluid....................................5-22, 5-23
How to Check................................5-20, 5-23, 5-60
How to Check and Add Fluid............................5-24
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Leaving Your Vehicle......................................... 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running.....................................................2-25
Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-26
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-28
Brake System Warning.................................3-27
Change Engine Oil......................................3-33
Charging System.........................................3-27
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator..................3-34
Fog Lamp..................................................3-33
Highbeam On.............................................3-33
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-29
Oil Pressure...............................................3-32
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-25
Security.....................................................3-33
Service Vehicle Soon...................................3-34
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors..............................2-12
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-30
Locks
Door........................................................... 2-6
Leaving Your Vehicle..................................... 2-7
Loss of Control...............................................4-13
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-2M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-8
Maintenance Record....................................6-17
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-15
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-13
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using Your................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-29
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-2
Manual Transmission.......................................2-17
Fluid..........................................................5-23
Operation...................................................2-21
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) – Customer Assistance....................... 7-4
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-29
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-30
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-29
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
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Navigating the Menu.......................................2-33
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-15
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-15
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Odometer......................................................3-36
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-11
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-33
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Light.............................................3-32
Older Children, Restraints................................1-26
One to Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission)....2-22
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Operation......................................................3-19
Operation Tips................................................3-22
Options Menu.................................................3-49
O/SPEED (Overspeed)....................................3-38
O/Speed P2 (Overspeed Presets)......................3-38
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-4Outlet Adjustment............................................3-22
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-30
Power Mirrors.............................................2-29
Overseas – Customer Assistance........................ 7-4
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owner’s Information........................................7-11
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Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-24
Shifting Out of............................................2-26
Parking
Brake........................................................2-23
Over Things That Burn.................................2-27
Your Vehicle/Key Removal............................2-26
Passing.........................................................4-12
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a CD.................................................3-45
Playing the Radio...........................................3-43
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-17
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-36
Windows....................................................2-11
Power Steering................................................ 4-9
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-25
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Safety Belt
Pretensioners..............................................1-25
Reminder Light............................................3-25
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-81
Driver Position............................................1-12
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-12
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-10
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-23
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-20
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-20
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-25
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-19
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-6
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seatback Latches............................................. 1-4
Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-4
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-2
Power Seats................................................. 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-3
Seatback Latches.......................................... 1-4Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-40
Rear Seat Position......................................1-40
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-43
Security Light.................................................3-33
Security Release Procedure.............................3-52
Security While You Travel.................................. 7-5
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-29
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Vehicle Soon Light.......................................3-34
Service Bulletins.............................................7-11
Service Manuals.............................................7-11
Setting Preset Stations....................................3-44
Setting the Time.............................................3-42
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........................3-45
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-84
Shift Lock Release..........................................2-26
Shift Speeds..................................................2-22
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-24
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-26
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-14
Skidding........................................................4-14
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Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-8
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-19
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-23
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-18
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-21
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-11
Transportation Options...................................... 7-7
Trip A/B .........................................................3-40
Trip Computer................................................3-36
TRIP COMPUTER A & B.................................2-34
Trip Computer Notes:......................................3-40
Trip Computer Warning Messages.....................3-41
Trip Distance..................................................3-37
TRIP TIME....................................................3-37
Trunk.............................................................. 2-8
Trunk Lamp...................................................3-16
Trunk Lock...................................................... 2-8
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-5
TWO STAGE UNLOCK....................................2-36U
UNDERSPEED CHIME....................................2-34
Underspeed Chime.........................................3-38
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-54
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-66
United States – Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-69
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-79
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Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-30
Parking Your...............................................2-26
Service Soon Light......................................3-34
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders.................................................... 7-9
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).............................................5-86
Service Parts Identification Label...................5-86
Vehicle Personalization....................................2-32
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-41
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-22
Visors...........................................................2-12
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-23
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-4
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-4
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-82
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-14
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-17
What to Use..................................5-26, 5-36, 5-37
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-67
Replacement...............................................5-68
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-14
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System)...................................5-16
When to Check......................................5-23, 5-60
When to Check and Change............................5-19When to Check and What to Use.....................5-24
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-36
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.....5-18
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-35
Why Safety Belts Work..................................... 1-7
Windows.......................................................2-10
Power........................................................2-11
Windshield Washer........................................... 3-8
Fluid..........................................................5-37
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement......................................5-50
Windshield Wipers............................................ 3-7
Winter Driving................................................4-24
Winter Tires...................................................5-52
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Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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