Getting to know your gto – Pontiac 2006 Gto User Manual
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Getting to Know Your GTO
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Keys — Replacement
The ignition keys for the GTO incorpo-
rate several unique features, from the
shaft design, which makes theft more
difficult, to integrated Remote Keyless
Entry transmitters and encoded theft-
deterrent electronics. For these reasons,
replacing keys will require more cost
and time than standard keys. We
recommend using GM dealers for any
replacement keys.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Security Card
Every GTO comes with a Security Card
that contains important information con-
cerning the vehicle. The card contains
the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),
Ignition and Glove Box Key Codes, and
your Radio Personal Identification
Number. Please store this card with
other important documents about your
new vehicle. If service work is ever
required, this information may be need-
ed to enable proper operation.
Traction Control System (TCS)
Your GTO has a Traction Control
System (TCS) that limits your vehicle’s
wheelspin. This can be especially useful
on slippery roads.
The system is automatically activated
whenever the ignition is turned from
OFF to ON. When the system senses
that one or both of the rear wheels are
spinning or beginning to lose traction,
the system reduces engine power and
applies the brakes as necessary to
regain traction.
Traction control helps you to maintain
control of your vehicle and acts as
a reminder to match your driving to the
road conditions. When Traction Control
is activated, you may feel pulsing in
the accelerator pedal. A Low Traction
message is displayed on the Trip
Computer.
If your vehicle is stuck in snow or mud,
and it is necessary to rock the vehicle to
free it, you can turn off the Traction
Control by pressing the T/C button
located on the center console.
Turn off TCS whenever you are using
traction devices on your vehicle’s rear
wheels (due to a lack of clearance, you
cannot use tire chains).
When the system is off, the Trip
Computer displays a Traction Ctrl Off
message, and after two seconds returns