belt PONTIAC GTO 2006 Workshop Manual

Buying New Tires
GM has developed and matched speci®c tires for your
vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on
your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet
General Motors tire performance criteria. GM's tire
performance criteria considers over a dozen critical
speci®cations that impact the overall performance
of your vehicle, including brake system performance,
ride and handling, and traction control. If you need
replacement tires, GM strongly recommends that you
replace your vehicle's tires with the same size, load
range, speed rating, and construction type (radial and
bias-belted tires) as your vehicle's original tires.
This way, your vehicle will continue to have tires that
are designed to give the same performance and vehicle
safety, during normal use, as the original tires.
{CAUTION:
Mixing tires could cause you to lose control
while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes,
brands, or types (radial and bias-belted tires),
the vehicle may not handle properly, and you
could have a crash.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
Using tires of different sizes, brands, or types
may also cause damage to your vehicle. Be
sure to use the correct size, brand, and type of
tires on all wheels. It is all right to drive with
your compact spare temporarily, as it was
developed for use on your vehicle. See
Compact Spare Tire on page 5-76.
{CAUTION:
If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the
wheel rim ¯anges could develop cracks after
many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel
could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only
radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle.
Your vehicle's original equipment tires are listed on the
Tire and Loading Information Label. This label is
attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). See
Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29, for more information
about the Tire and Loading Information Label and its
location on your vehicle.
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Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces
A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to
remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary,
a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution
can be used to gently remove dust and dirt. Never use
spot lifters or removers on plastic surfaces. Many
commercial cleaners and coatings that are sold to
preserve and protect soft plastic surfaces may
permanently change the appearance and feel of your
interior and are not recommended. Do not use silicone
or wax-based products, or those containing organic
solvents to clean your vehicle's interior because
they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in
a non-uniform manner.
Some commercial products may increase gloss on your
instrument panel. The increase in gloss may cause
annoying re¯ections in the windshield and even make it
difficult to see through the windshield under certain
conditions.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
{CAUTION:
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it
may severely weaken them. In a crash, they
might not be able to provide adequate
protection. Clean safety belts only with mild
soap and lukewarm water.
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Additional Required Services
The following services should be performed at the ®rst maintenance service (IorII) after the indicated miles
(kilometers) shown for each item.
Additional Required Services
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(40 000)50,000
(80 000)75,000
(120 000)100,000
(160 000)125,000
(200 000)150,000
(240 000)
Inspect fuel system for damage or
leaks.· ·····
Inspect exhaust system for loose or
damaged components.· ·····
Replace engine air cleaner ®lter. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18.· ·····
Change automatic transmission ¯uid and
®lter (severe service).
See footnote (g).· ·····
Change automatic transmission ¯uid and
®lter (normal service).···
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug
wires.
An Emission Control Service.·
Engine cooling system service (or every
®ve years, whichever occurs ®rst).
An
Emission Control Service. See
footnote (h).·
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An
Emission Control Service. See
footnote (j).·
Change brake ¯uid.
See footnote (k).··
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Maintenance Footnotes
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, cha®ng, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers,
parking brake, etc.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or
signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and hoses
for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, cha®ng, etc.
(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if
they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect
all pipes, ®ttings and clamps; replace with genuine GM
parts as needed. To help ensure proper operation, a
pressure test of the cooling system and pressure
cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air
conditioning condenser is recommended at least once
a year.
(d)Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking.
Replace wiper blades that appear worn or damaged
or that streak or miss areas of the windshield.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages
are working properly. Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything
that might keep a safety belt system from doing its
job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts
replaced. Also look for any opened or broken airbag
coverings, and have them repaired or replaced.
The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders, door hinges and
latches, hood hinges and latches, and trunk lid hinges
and latches. More frequent lubrication may be required
when exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying
silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will
make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or
squeak.
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(g)Change automatic transmission ¯uid and ®lter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
þIn heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90ÉF (32ÉC) or higher.
þIn hilly or mountainous terrain.
þWhen doing frequent trailer towing.
þUses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
þUses such as high performance operation.
(h)Drain, ¯ush, and re®ll cooling system. This service
can be complex; you should have your dealer perform
this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23 for
what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap, and ®ller neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
(i)A ¯uid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a
problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and
the ¯uid level checked. Add ¯uid if needed.
(j)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks, or
obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary.
(k)Drain, ¯ush, and re®ll brake hydraulic system (or
every two years, whichever occurs ®rst). This service
can be complex; you should have your dealer perform
this service. See Brakes on page 5-35
andRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals speci®ed to help ensure the safety,
dependability, and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench
ždealer can assist you
with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any ¯uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel ®ll.
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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Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating
dealers and all program options, such as shuttle
service, may not be available at every dealer. Please
contact your dealer for speci®c information about
availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements
will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel.
Canadian Vehicles:For warranty repairs during
the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General
Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty,
alternative transportation may be available under the
Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult
your dealer for details.
General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify,
change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at
any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility
pursuant to the terms and conditions described
herein at its sole discretion.
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders
Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a
number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor
and control several aspects of the vehicle's
performance.Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to
monitor emission control components to optimize fuel
economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment
and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and
to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving
situations. Some information may be stored during
regular operations to facilitate repair of detected
malfunctions; other information is stored only in a crash
event by computer systems, such as those commonly
called event data recorders (EDR).
In a crash event, computer systems, such as the Airbag
Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle
may record information about the condition of the vehicle
and how it was operated, such as data related to
engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle
speed, safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag
performance, and the severity of a collision. This
information has been used to improve vehicle crash
performance and may be used to improve crash
performance of future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike
the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board
systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of
vehicle occupants.
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A
Accessories and Modi®cations............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlet(s)...............................3-17
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-52
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-85
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-18
Air Conditioning..............................................3-19
Airbag
Readiness Light..........................................3-25
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-9
Airbag System................................................1-46
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-52
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-50
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-52
What Makes an Airbag In¯ate?......................1-50
What Will You See After an Airbag In¯ates?....1-50
When Should an Airbag In¯ate?....................1-49
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-48
Antenna, Backglass.........................................3-58
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-27
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-81
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-79
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-83
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-80Appearance Care (cont.)
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-76
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-78
Finish Care.................................................5-80
Finish Damage............................................5-82
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-79
Leather......................................................5-78
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-82
Tires..........................................................5-82
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-83
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-84
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-80
Weatherstrips..............................................5-80
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-81
Ashtray(s)......................................................3-18
Audio System(s).............................................3-44
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-56
Backglass Antenna......................................3-58
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-57
Care of Your CDs........................................3-57
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-46
Setting the Time..........................................3-45
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-55
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-57
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-14
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-19
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B
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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D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-14
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light.............3-32
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dome Lamp...................................................3-16
Door
Locks.......................................................... 2-7
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-12
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-16
City...........................................................4-19
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-3
Freeway.....................................................4-20
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-22
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-17
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-28
Winter........................................................4-24
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-85
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-88
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-86
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-86
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Battery.......................................................5-37
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-28
Coolant......................................................5-23
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-28
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-27
Oil .............................................................5-13
Oil Life System...........................................5-16
Overheating................................................5-26
Starting......................................................2-18
Entry Lighting.................................................3-16
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-13
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