height PONTIAC GTO 2006 Owners Manual

Front Seats......................................................1-2
Power Seats..................................................1-2
Manual Lumbar..............................................1-2
Reclining Seatbacks........................................1-3
Head Restraints.............................................1-4
Seatback Latches...........................................1-5
Safety Belts.....................................................1-6
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone.................1-6
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts......1-11
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly.................1-11
Driver Position..............................................1-12
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment.....................1-18
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy..................1-19
Right Front Passenger Position.......................1-19
Rear Seat Passengers..................................1-19
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides....................1-22
Safety Belt Pretensioners...............................1-24
Child Restraints.............................................1-25
Older Children..............................................1-25
Infants and Young Children............................1-28
Child Restraint Systems.................................1-31Where to Put the Restraint.............................1-36
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH)......................................1-37
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position....................................1-41
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position............................1-43
Airbag System...............................................1-46
Where Are the Airbags?................................1-48
When Should an Airbag In¯ate?.....................1-49
What Makes an Airbag In¯ate?.......................1-50
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.......................1-50
What Will You See After an Airbag In¯ates?.....1-50
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle...........1-52
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle....................................................1-52
Restraint System Check..................................1-53
Checking the Restraint Systems......................1-53
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash............................................1-53
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
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Front Seats
Power Seats
The power seat controls are located on the outboard
side of the driver's and passenger's seat.
The horizontal switch is used to adjust the height, the
tilt, and the movement of the seat forward and rearward.
The vertical switch is used to adjust the seatback.
·To move the entire seat forward or rearward, move
the horizontal control forward or rearward.
·To raise or lower the entire seat, move the
horizontal control up or down.
·To raise or lower the front of the seat, move the
front of the horizontal control up or down.
·To raise or lower the rear of the seat, move the
rear of the horizontal control up or down.
·To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the vertical
control forward or rearward. See
Reclining
Seatbacks on page 1-3.
Manual Lumbar
The manual lumbar control
lets you adjust the amount
of support in the lower
seatback.
The control is located on the outboard side of the
seatback.
To increase or decrease lumbar support, turn the knob.
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Driver Position
Lap-Shoulder Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear
it properly.
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see
how, see ªSeatsº in the Index.
3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Do not let it get twisted.The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt
across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt
go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt
across you more slowly.
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
Make sure the release button on the buckle is
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
5. Move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height
that is right for you. See
Shoulder Belt Height
Adjustment on page 1-18.
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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.
The belt should go back out of the way.
Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the
way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage
both the belt and your vehicle.
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt height
adjuster to the height that is right for you.
Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt
is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be
away from your face and neck, but not falling off your
shoulder.
To move it up or
down, press the release
button (A) and move
the height adjuster to the
desired position. After
you move the height
adjuster to where you want
it, try to move it without
pressing the release button
to make sure it has
locked into position.
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Q:What are the different types of add-on child
restraints?
A:Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the
vehicle's owner, are available in four basic types.
Selection of a particular restraint should take
into consideration not only the child's weight, height
and age but also whether or not the restraint will
be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will
be used.
For most basic types of child restraints, there are
many different models available. When purchasing a
child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used
in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a
label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle
safety standards.
The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come
with the restraint, state the weight and height
limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition,
there are many kinds of restraints available for
children with special needs.
{CAUTION:
Newborn infants need complete support,
including support for the head and neck. This
is necessary because a newborn infant's neck
is weak and its head weighs so much
compared with the rest of its body. In a crash,
an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the
restraint, so the crash forces can be
distributed across the strongest part of an
infant's body, the back and shoulders. Infants
always should be secured in appropriate infant
restraints.
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Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle
Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.
There are parts of the airbag system in several places
around your vehicle. You do not want the system to
in¯ate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your
dealer and the service manual have information
about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. To
purchase a service manual, see
Service Publications
Ordering Information on page 7-14.
{CAUTION:
For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is
turned off and the battery is disconnected, an
airbag can still in¯ate during improper service.
You can be injured if you are close to an
airbag when it in¯ates. Avoid yellow wires,
wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow
connectors. They are probably part of the
airbag system. Be sure to follow proper
service procedures, and make sure the person
performing work for you is quali®ed to do so.
The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Q:Is there anything I might add to the front of the
vehicle that could keep the airbags from
working properly?
A:Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle's
frame, bumper system, front end sheet metal or
height, they may keep the airbag system from
working properly. Also, the airbag system may not
work properly if you relocate any of the airbag
sensors. If you have any questions about this, you
should contact Customer Assistance before you
modify your vehicle. The phone numbers and
addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two
of the
Customer Satisfaction Procedure on
page 7-2
.
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
The mirror can be adjusted two ways. First, to adjust
the height of the mirror, adjust the arm that connects the
mirror to the windshield. Second, adjust the angle of
the mirror by moving the mirror to a position that allows
you to see out of the back window.
To reduce glare from headlamps behind you, move the
lever toward you to the night position. To return the mirror
to the daytime position, move the lever away from you.
Outside Power Mirrors
The controls for the power
mirrors are located on the
driver's door armrest.You can adjust the angle of the mirrors when the
ignition is on.
Move the selector switch located above the four-way
control pad to choose the right or left mirror. To adjust a
mirror, use the four-way control pad to move the
mirror in the direction that you want it to go.
Outside Convex Mirror
Your passenger's side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from the
driver's seat.
{CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
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What to Add
When you do need brake ¯uid, use only DOT-4 brake
¯uid. Use new brake ¯uid from a sealed container
only. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on
page 6-12.
Always clean the brake ¯uid reservoir cap and the area
around the cap before removing it. This will help
keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
{CAUTION:
With the wrong kind of ¯uid in your brake
system, your brakes may not work well, or they
may not even work at all. This could cause a
crash. Always use the proper brake ¯uid.
Notice:
·Using the wrong ¯uid can badly damage brake
system parts. For example, just a few drops of
mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your
brake system can damage brake system parts so
badly that they will have to be replaced. Do not
let someone put in the wrong kind of ¯uid.
·If you spill brake ¯uid on your vehicle's painted
surfaces, the paint ®nish can be damaged. Be
careful not to spill brake ¯uid on your vehicle. If
you do, wash it off immediately. See
Washing
Your Vehicle on page 5-80.
Brake Wear
Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are ®rst applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in
the proper sequence to GM torque speci®cations.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in
pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
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Tire Sidewall Labeling
Useful information about a tire is molded into its
sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger
vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall.
(A) Tire Size:The tire size is a combination of letters
and numbers used to de®ne a particular tire's width,
height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service
description. See the ªTire Sizeº illustration later in this
section for more detail.(B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria
Speci®cation):Original equipment tires designed to
GM's speci®c tire performance criteria have a TPC
speci®cation code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC
speci®cations meet or exceed all federal safety
guidelines.
(C) DOT (Department of Transportation):The
Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that
the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of
Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
(D) Tire Identi®cation Number (TIN):The letters and
numbers following DOT (Department of Transportation)
code is the Tire Identi®cation Number (TIN). The
TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size,
and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded
onto both sides of the tire, although only one side
may have the date of manufacture.
(E) Tire Ply Material:The type of cord and number of
plies in the sidewall and under the tread.
(F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG):Tire
manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three
performance factors: treadwear, traction, and
temperature resistance. For more information see
Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5-64.
(G) Maximum Cold In¯ation Load Limit:Maximum
load that can be carried and the maximum pressure
needed to support that load. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example
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(A) Temporary Use Only:The compact spare tire or
temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately
3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven
at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare
tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire
has lost air and gone ¯at. If your vehicle has a compact
spare tire, see
Compact Spare Tire on page 5-76andIf a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-68.
(B) Tire Ply Material:The type of cord and number of
plies in the sidewall and under the tread.(C) Tire Identi®cation Number (TIN):The letters and
numbers following the DOT (Department of
Transportation) code is the Tire Identi®cation Number
(TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code,
tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The
TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only
one side may have the date of manufacture.
(D) Maximum Cold In¯ation Load Limit:Maximum
load that can be carried and the maximum pressure
needed to support that load.
(E) Tire In¯ation:The temporary use tire or compact
spare tire should be in¯ated to 60 psi (420 kPa).
For more information on tire pressure and in¯ation see
In¯ation - Tire Pressure on page 5-58.
(F) Tire Size:A combination of letters and numbers
de®ne a tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction
type and service description. The letter T as the
®rst character in the tire size means the tire is for
temporary use only.
(G) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria
Speci®cation):Original equipment tires designed to
GM's speci®c tire performance criteria have a TPC
speci®cation code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC
speci®cations meet or exceed all federal safety
guidelines. Compact Spare Tire Example
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