radio PONTIAC GTO 2006 Owners Manual

The main key can be used
for the ignition and the
driver's door lock.
There is another key that
locks and unlocks the
glove box.This key can usually be kept in the unlocked glove box.
Then, when leaving your vehicle and main key with a
parking attendant, you can lock valuables in the
glove box and take the glove box key with you.
The vehicle comes with a security card that lists various
security numbers for your vehicle, including key
numbers, and the radio PIN. Please keep the card in a
safe place, away from your vehicle.
If a replacement key is needed, you will have to go to
the dealership to purchase one.
In an emergency, contact Pontiac Roadside Assistance.
See
Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6for
more information.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle,
you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.
Be sure you have spare keys.
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Remote Keyless Entry System
Your keyless entry system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modi®cations to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is
normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the
transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:
·Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during
rainy or snowy weather.
·Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the
left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
·If you have to get close to your vehicle before the
key works, the battery may be weak or discharged.
The battery in the remote key should last about
®ve years. When the battery is weak or discharged,
the remote key will need to be replaced. There is
no battery replacement for the remote key
transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation on page 2-5.
·If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a
quali®ed technician for service.
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Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice:Your vehicle does not need an elaborate
break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if
you follow these guidelines:
·Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for
the ®rst 500 miles (805 km).
·Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or
slow, for the ®rst 500 miles (805 km). Do not
make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to
brake, or slow, the vehicle.
·Avoid making hard stops for the ®rst 200 miles
(322 km) or so. During this time your new brake
linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with
new linings can mean premature wear and
earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in
guideline every time you get new brake linings.
Following break-in, engine speed and load can be
gradually increased.
Ignition Positions
The key can be turned to
one of three positions
while in the ignition switch.
A (LOCK):This is the only position from which you can
insert or remove the key. When the key is inserted
and is in this position, the radio, wipers, and accessory
power outlet will continue to work until the key is
removed. Once the key is removed these accessories
will turn off. By selecting the ON switch on the radio
these accessories will continue to work for one hour or
until either door is opened. If the key is left inserted
in this position, a chime will sound when the driver's
door is opened to remind you the key has been left in
the ignition. If the key is left in the ignition, it can
drain the battery. Make sure to remove the key when
leaving the vehicle.
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The key can only be turned to this position if the
vehicle's automatic transmission is in PARK (P). To help
guard against theft, your vehicle's engine is
automatically disabled shortly after turning the key to
this position. A ¯ashing padlock symbol on the bottom
left corner of the instrument panel indicates this.
The steering column is automatically locked when the
key is removed. To release the steering wheel, insert the
key again and turn it towards the front of the vehicle.
Notice:Using a tool to force the key from the
ignition switch could cause damage or break the
key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with
your hand. Make sure the key is all the way in. If
it is, turn the steering wheel left and right while you
turn the key hard. If none of this works, then
your vehicle needs service.
B (ON):This position is where the key returns to after
you start your engine and release the key. The
ignition switch stays in ON when the engine is running.
But even when the engine is not running, you can
use ON to operate your electrical accessories and to
display some instrument panel warning lights.
C (START):This position starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch
will return to ON for normal driving.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) feature that enables the radio, power
windows, windshield wipers, and accessory power outlet
to continue to work after the ignition key has been
turned to LOCK and removed from the ignition.
The radio, wipers and accessory power outlet will turn
off when the ignition key is turned to LOCK and
removed. By turning the radio back on, you will be able
to operate it, the windshield wipers, and the accessory
power outlet for up to one hour or until:
·The radio is turned off
·Either door is opened
The windows will also operate for 15 minutes or until
either door is opened.
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Vehicle Personalization
The vehicle personalization mode enables the driver to
customize some of the vehicle features using the
trip computer buttons and instrument panel center
display. Only features that are equipped on the vehicle
will be displayed.
The following list shows features that can be reset or
customized:
·RESTORE TO FACTORY SETTINGS
·UNDERSPEED CHIME
·DIST (Distance) TO ARRIVAL DISPLAY
·DIST (Distance) TO ARRIVAL DEFAULT
·TRIP COMPUTERA&B
·DIGITAL SPEEDO (Speedometer)
·REST REMINDER
·STOP WATCH
·RADIO DISPLAY
·CONFIRMATION BEEPS
·SPEED±DEPENDENT VOLUME
·AUDIO DISTORTION LIMITER
·HEADLIGHTS OFF DELAY TIME
·HEADLIGHTS APPROACH TIME
·AUTO HEADLIGHTS SENSITIVITY
·COURTESY LAMP TIMEOUT
·IGNITION OFF COURTESY LAMP
·TWO STAGE UNLOCK
·AUTO LOCK IN DRIVE
(Automatic Transmission Only)
·DOOR LOCK INDICATION
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DIST (Distance) TO ARRIVAL DEFAULT
This option displays only if the DIST TO ARRIVAL
DISPLAY is set to Yes. The Distance to Arrival, can be
reset, when not in personalization mode, by pressing
the SET button for less than two seconds. The distance
resets to 300 miles (500 km), which is the default
setting. When in personalization mode, the default
setting can be increased or decreased by tapping the
up or down arrows. When the desired distance is
set, press the MODE button to continue.
TRIP COMPUTERA&B
This option is used to select either one or two Trip
Time/Trip Distance/Fuel Used set of displays. Use the
up or down arrows to select Trip A or TripA&B.
The default selection is Trip A. Press the MODE button
to continue.
DIGITAL SPEEDO (Speedometer)
This option allows you to turn on a digital speedometer
that will appear on the center display. Use the up or
down arrows to select Yes or No. The default selection
is Yes. Press the MODE button to continue.
REST REMINDER
This option is to alert the driver that they may have
been travelling for too long without a break. Use the up
or down arrows to select No or Yes. The default
selection is Yes. Press the MODE button to continue.
STOP WATCH
This option is used to enable or disable the Stop Watch
display. Use the up or down arrows to select Yes or
No. The default selection is No. If Yes is selected, the
Stop Watch display is activated. Press the MODE button
to continue.
RADIO DISPLAY
This option is used to enable or disable the audio
system display on the instrument panel cluster. Detailed
information on the operation of the radio and CD is
provided in the audio section. Use the up or down
arrows to select On or Off. The default selection is On.
If On is selected, the Radio display is activated.
Press the MODE button to continue. See
Radio with
Six-Disc CD on page 3-46.
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CONFIRMATION BEEPS
This option is used to enable or disable the audio
system con®rmation beeps function. This function is
explained further in the audio section. The audio system
option level ®tted to your vehicle determines the
menu choices available. Use the up or down arrows to
select Beeps On, CD Load & Eject Only, or Beeps
Off. The default selection is On. If On is selected, the
audio system con®rmation beeps function is activated.
Press the MODE button to continue. See
Radio with
Six-Disc CD on page 3-46.
SPEED±DEPENDENT VOLUME
This option is used to enable or disable the audio
system speed±dependent volume function. This function
is explained further in the audio section. Use the up
or down arrows to adjust the setting to Off, 1, 2, 3, 4, or
Max (maximum). The default selection is 2. Press the
MODE button to continue. See
Radio with Six-Disc
CD on page 3-46.
AUDIO DISTORTION LIMITER
This option is used to enable or disable the audio
system distortion limiting function. This function is
explained further in the audio section. Use the up or
down arrows to select On or Off. The default selection is
On. If On is selected, the audio distortion limiting
function is activated. Press the MODE button to
continue. See
Radio with Six-Disc CD on page 3-46.
HEADLIGHTS OFF DELAY TIME
This option is used to adjust the headlights off delay
time. Use the up or down arrows to adjust the
delay setting between zero and 180 seconds. The
default selection is one second. Press the MODE button
to continue.
HEADLIGHTS APPROACH TIME
This option is used to adjust the headlights approach
time. Use the up or down arrows to adjust the delay
setting between zero and 90 seconds. The default
selection is 30 seconds. Press the MODE button to
continue. See
Headlamps on page 3-13.
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Trip Computer................................................3-33
Audio System(s).............................................3-44
Setting the Time...........................................3-45
Radio with Six-Disc CD.................................3-46
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-55Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-56
Radio Reception...........................................3-57
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-57
Care of the CD Player...................................3-57
Backglass Antenna.......................................3-58
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Exterior Lamps
The switch to the left of
the steering wheel on the
instrument panel controls
the following:
;(Parking Lamps):Turn the switch to this position
to turn on the parking lamps, together with the
taillamps, sidemarker lamps, license plate lamps, and
instrument panel lights.
2(Headlamps):Turn the switch to this position to
turn on the headlamps, together with the parking lamps,
taillamps, sidemarker lamps, and license plate lamps.AUTO (Automatic Headlamps):Turn the switch to
AUTO to provide for automatic operation of the
headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker lamps, and parking
lamps. For more information see
Automatic Headlamp
System on page 3-14.
9(Off):Turn the switch to this position to turn all
lamps off.
Headlamps
When the headlamps are switched on, the instrument
panel is automatically illuminated. Once illuminated, you
can adjust their brightness. Some illuminated areas
of the vehicle have been linked to the brightness control,
such as the trip computer, headlamp switch, radio,
etc. This means that the interior lights can be adjusted
to your preference. When the headlamps are turned
off and back on again, the brightness level reverts to the
last adjusted setting.
Your vehicle is designed to provide additional security,
when returning to the vehicle at night. When the
UNLOCK or LOCK button on the key is used, the car's
exterior lights will come on for a preset time or until
the car is relocked. This feature only works if the
headlamp control is in the AUTO or headlamp positions.
To set or adjust the time the headlamps stay on after
the UNLOCK button has been pressed, see
Vehicle
Personalization on page 2-31.
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the
day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short
periods after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps
come on at a reduced brightness when the following
conditions are met:
·The ignition is on.
·The exterior lamp control is turned to AUTO and
the light sensor detects daytime light.
·The exterior lamp control is turned to the off position.
·The parking brake is released.
·For vehicles with automatic transmissions, the shift
lever is not in PARK (P).
When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker
lamps, parking lamps, and instrument panel lights will not
be illuminated unless you have turned the exterior lamps
control to the parking lamp or headlamp position.
The DRL system will remain off any time your vehicle is
in PARK (P) or the parking brake is engaged the ®rst
time the ignition is turned on.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, your Automatic
Headlamp System will turn on your headlamps at the
normal brightness along with other lamps such as
the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, and the
instrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim.
Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the
top of the instrument panel under the defroster
grill. Make sure it is not covered, which will cause the
system to be on whenever the ignition is on.
The system may also be on when driving through a
parking garage, heavy overcast weather, or a tunnel.
This is normal.
If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic
headlamp system will come on immediately.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamps when you need them.
The headlamps can be set to come on at different
levels. The sensitivity can be adjusted to Early, Normal,
or Late. See
Vehicle Personalization on page 2-31.
Leaving the headlamps and parking lamps on when the
engine is not running will eventually drain the battery.
To prevent the battery from draining, the headlamp and
parking lamps will turn off when the ignition has been
turned off and the driver's door is opened, because the
vehicle senses that the driver has forgotten to turn
off the lights.
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