towing PONTIAC GTO 2004 User Guide

(h)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
-In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
-In hilly or mountainous terrain.
-When doing frequent trailer towing.
-Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery
service.
-Uses such as high performance operation.
(i)Drain, flush and refill cooling system. See Engine
Coolant on page 5-25for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and filler neck.
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
(j)A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a
problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and
the fluid level checked. Add fluid if needed.Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety,
dependability and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you
with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13for further
details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil regularly
and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your
engine oil at the proper level can cause damage
to your engine not covered by your warranty.
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Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-10
R
Racing or Other Competitive Driving..................2-18
RADIO DISPLAY............................................2-35
Radios..........................................................3-42
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............................................3-52
Understanding Reception..............................3-54
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-23
Rear Seat Passenger Positions.........................1-20
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-20
Rear Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up
Lamps.......................................................5-49
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-21
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-29
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-3
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-13
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-30
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5Remote Trunk Release...................................... 2-9
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-73
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-72
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-50
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-40
Reporting Safety Defects
General Motors...........................................7-10
United States Government............................7-10
REST REMINDER..........................................2-34
Rest Reminder...............................................3-39
RESTORE TO FACTORY SETTINGS................2-33
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-52
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................1-53
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-52
Replacing Parts...........................................1-53
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-17
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-20
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-29
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-16
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-28
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Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-18
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-80
Specifications, Capacities.................................5-92
SPEED DEPENDENT VOLUME........................2-35
Speedometer..................................................3-25
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-17
Steering.......................................................... 4-9
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-10
Steering Tips................................................... 4-9
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-53
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-5
STOP WATCH ................................................2-34
Stop Watch....................................................3-39
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-31
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-31
Front Storage Area......................................2-31
Glove Box..................................................2-30
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools..........................5-77
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-77
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-28
Sun Visors.....................................................2-12
T
Tachometer....................................................3-25
Telescopic Steering Column............................... 3-5
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-52
Theft-Deterrent System....................................2-12Theft-Deterrent Systems
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-14
Immobilizer.................................................2-12
Immobilizer Operation...................................2-13
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-5
TIME TO ARRIVAL.........................................3-37
Tire Inflation Check.........................................6-10
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-52
Tire Size.......................................................5-55
Tire Terminology and Definitions........................5-56
Tires.............................................................5-51
Buying New Tires........................................5-65
Chains.......................................................5-69
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-71
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-77
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-70
Inflation - Tire Pressure................................5-58
Inspection and Rotation................................5-62
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-66
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-67
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-68
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-64
Top Strap......................................................1-36
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-37
Torque Lock...................................................2-25
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-30
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-35
Your Vehicle...............................................4-29
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