PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1993 Owners Manual

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Standard Climate Control
The air conditioner and heater work
best
if you keep your windows closed
while using them.
e : Selects the force of air you want.
The fan is always running unless the
mode control
is moved to OFF.
Temperature Control: The center
control regulates the temperature
of the
air coming through the system.
Mode Control: The right control has
settings for air conditioning and non-air
conditioning modes.
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Air Conditioning Settings
There are three air conditioning settings.
On very hot days, open the windows
long enough to let hot inside air escape.
This reduces the time your air
conditioner's compressor
will have to
run, which should help fuel economy.
MAX: Provides maximum cooling or
quick cool-down on very hot days. This
setting recirculates much
of the air
inside your vehicle, and it should not be
used for long periods because
the air
may become too cold and dry.
A/C: Use for normal cooling on hot
days. This setting cools outside air and
directs it through the instrument panel
outlets.
I 9 (Bi-Level): Use on cool, but
sunny days. This setting brings
in the
outside air, but directs
it in two ways.
The cool air
is directed to the upper
portion
of your body through the
instrument panel outlets, but warmed air
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is directed through the heater ducts and ~
defroster vents. At times this
temperature difference may be more
apparent than others.
The air conditioner compressor operates
in all air conditioner positions, and in
(@ (Defrost) and ,> (Defog) when
the outside temperature is above 50°F
(IOOC). When the air conditioner is on,
you may sometimes notice slight
changes
in your vehicle's engine speed
and power. This is normal, because the system
is designed to cycle the
compressor on and off to keep the
desired cooling and help fuel economy.
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Non-Air Conditioning Settings
2 (Vent): This setting brings in the
outside air and directs it to the upper
portion of your body through the
instrument panel outlets.
A! (Heat): This setting directs
warmed air through the heater ducts.
The air conditioner compressor doesn’t
run in the non-air conditioning settings.
This reduces engine load, resulting in
improved fuel economy. If no non-air
conditioning setting maintains the
comfort of the air inside your vehicle, or
it causes your windows to fog
up, move
the right selector to
MAX or A/C, or
to
(@ (Defrost).
Defrosting
The setting (Defrost) directs most
air through the defroster vents, and
some through the heater ducts. Use this
for when you have fog or ice on the
windshield. When it’s
50°F (10°C) or
warmer outside, you’ll get cooled air.
Defogging Windows with
Standard Climate Control
Move the temperature control to --
maximum heat.
To quickly defog the windshield, set the
right selector to
(@ and turn the fan
control to
HIGH.
Use ~2 (Defog) for normal defogging
of the windshield.
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Defogging Windows with Standard Climate Control
(CONT:)
To defog the side windows, move the
mode control to ,g and the fan control
to
HIGH. Aim the side vents toward the
side windows. For increased air flow to
the
side vents, close the center vents.
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Rear Window Defogger (OPTION)
The rear window defogger uses a
warming grid to remove fog from the
rear window. Press the
@ button and
release
it. A light will glow in the
switch while the defogger
is working.
The defogger will return to off
automatically after about
10 minutes of
use. If you turn
it on again, the defogger
will operate for about five minutes only. You can
also turn the defogger off by
turning off the ignition or pressing the
button again.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle
license across the defogger grid on the rear window.
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~ Don't use a razor blade or
something else sharp
on the inside
of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming
grid, and the repairs wouldn't be
covered by your warranty.
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Electronic Climate Control
(OPTION)
With this system, you can control the
ventilation, heating and air conditioning
in your vehicle, or you can use the auto-
matic setting.
The digital screen displays the outside
temperature, the inside temperature setting, the fan speed, and the heating
mode you have selected.
The air conditioner compressor operates
in all
AUTO setting positions, and in
(@ when the outside temperature is
above 49°F (9°C). When the air
conditioner is on, you may sometimes
notice slight changes
in your vehicle's
engine speed and power. This is normal,
because the system
is designed to cycle
the compressor on and off to keep the
desired cooling and help
fuel economy.
TEMP: Sets the interior temperature
you want. The temperature you set will
be displayed on the digital screen.
Once you set the temperature, the system
will
try to maintain the set tempera-
ture, whether or not you are using the
heating or cooling controls. But
if you
set the temperature for 60°F (16°C) or
90"
F (32" C), the fan will stay on HI
speed unless you select a different
speed.
AUTO: To allow the system to
automatically control the temperature,
air distribution and fan speed:
1. Set the temperature you want with the
2. Press the AUTO switch.
TEMP switch.
EXT. TEMP: Press to have the outside
temperature displayed on the digital
screen (unless the system is
off). Press
again to return to the inside temperature
setting. When the system is
off, the
outside temperature will be displayed.
Use the following controls when
AUTO
is not desired.
% : Sets the fan speed. Press the top
of the switch to raise the fan speed, the
bottom of the switch to lower the fan
speed.
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Electronic Climate Control
(Cont.)
OF/” C: Press this to read the temperature
in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius.
OFF: Shuts the system off. The outside
temperature will be displayed. Air will
still
flow through your vehicle if it is
moving. Also, the system will try to
maintain the temperature you set, but
may not be able to if it’s very warm or
cold outside.
ECON: Use in cold or cool weather.
This saves
fuel because the air
conditioner compressor doesn’t
run. But
this setting doesn’t remove humidity
from the air.
(Defrost): Press this to remove
fog or ice from the windshield. It will
start at the high fan speed, but you can
select another speed
if you want. It’s a
good idea to remove any ice or snow
from the hood and from
the air inlet
between the hood and windshield.
@ (Rear Window Defogger): Press
to warm the defogger grid
on the rear
window.
On some models, the outside
rearview mirrors are also warmed. The
rear window defogger will turn off
automatically after about
10 minutes of
use.
If you turn it on again, the defogger
will operate for about five minutes
only.
You can also turn the defogger off by
turning off the ignition or pressing the
switch again.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle
license across the defogger grid
on the
rear window.
Don’t
use a razor blade or something
else sharp on the inside
of the rear
window.
If you do, you could cut
or damage the warming grid, and
the repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
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Extended Idling with Electronic Rear Venfs
Ciimate Control Slide the center control up to direct air
When the engine idles for
a long time, Upward.
Slide it down to direct air
the outside temperature sensor
may
cool. This should stop once the vehicle
cause the system to blow air that is too direct air both UP and dOwn.
downward.
The center position will
recommended. See
the Index under
is moving again. Extended idling is not
Engine Exhaust.
Flow-Through Ventilation System
Your Pontiac's flow-through ventilation
system supplies outside air into the
vehicle when it is moving. Outside air
will also enter the vehicle when the
heater or the air conditioning
fan is
running.
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Flow-Through Ventilation System
(CONT)
Ventilation Tips
Keep the hood and front air inlet free
of ice, snow, or any other obstruction
(such as leaves). The heater and
defroster will work far better, reducing
the chance of fogging
the inside of
your windows.
Standard Climate Control in cold
weather, select a heater function that
blows air through
the floor ducts.
Then turn the blower fan to
HI for a
few moments before driving off. This
will blow moist air from the intake
When you enter a vehicle with
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ducts toward the floor, not the
windshield. It reduces the chance of
fogging the inside of your windows. If
you have the Electronic Climate
Control,
the AUTO setting does this
for you.
Keep the air path under the front seats
clear of objects. This helps air to
circulate throughout your vehicle.
rn Audio Systems
The following pages describe the audio systems available for your Pontiac, and
how to get the best performance from
them. Please read about the system
in
your vehicle.
Hearing damage from loud
noise is almost undetectable
until it
is too late. Your hearing can
adapt to higher volumes of sound.
Sound that seems normal can be
loud and harmful to your hearing.
Take precautions by adjusting the
volume control on your radio to a
safe sound level before your
hearing adapts to it.
To help avoid hearing loss or
damage:
1. Adjust the volume control to the
lowest setting.
2. Increase volume slowly until
you he: :omfortably and
clearly.
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Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle-like a
tape player, CB radio, mobile
telephone or two-way radio-be
sure you can add what
you want. If
you can, it’s very important to do it
properly. Added sound equipment
may interfere with the operation
of
your vehicle’s engine, Delco@ radio
or other systems, and can even
damage them. And, your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the
operation of sound equipment that
has been added improperly.
So, before adding sound
equipment, check with your dealer and be sure to check federal rules
covering mobile radio and
telephone units.
Setting the Clock
For Radios with 4SEEKb :
1. With the radio off, press SET. The
SET indicator will appear on the
digital screen for five seconds.
2. Within that five seconds, press ani
hold
SEEK, until the correct
minute appears
on the display.
3. Before another five seconds pass,
press and hold
4SEEK until the
correct hour appears.
For Radios with VSEEU:
1. With the radio on or off, press SET.
The SET indicator will appear on the
digital display for five seconds.
2. Within that five seconds, press and
hold
SEE- until the correct
minute appears
on the display.
3. Before another five seconds pass,
press and hold
WEEK until the
correct hour appears.
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A#.FM Stereo Radio
The digital display indicates information
on time or radio station frequency, the
AM or FM radio band, whether the station
is
in stereo, and other radio functions.
Upper Knob (PWRoVOL): This knob
does three things:
Rotate it to turn the system on and off
Rotate it to control the volume.
Press it to recall the station frequency
(PWR).
when the radio is on.
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BAL (Balance): The control ring
behind the upper knob adjusts the
lefthight speaker balance.
Lower Knob (TUNE): This knob does
two things:
Rotate it to tune in radio stations.
Press it to change between the AM or
FADE: The control ring behind the
lower knob adjusts the fronthear
speaker balance.
7 SEEK A: Press to seek and stop on
the next station higher or lower
on the
radio band.
FM band.
TREB (Treble): Slide this lever up to
increase treble, or down to decrease it.
If a station is weak or noisy, reduce the
treble.
BASS: Slide this lever up to increase
bass, or down to decrease
it.
To Preset Radio Stations:
1 . Tune in the desired station.
2. Press SET. The word SET will appear
on the digital screen for five seconds.
3. While SET is displayed, press one of
the four pushbuttons.
The station is now preset. You can
tune to
it immediately by pressing the
same numbered pushbutton.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each of four AM
and four FM stations.
Up to three additional stations on each
band may be preset by “pairing”
pushbuttons:
1 . Tune in the desired station.
2. Press SET, and within five seconds
press any two adjacent pushbuttons at
the same time.
3. The station can be tuned in when the
same two pushbuttons are pressed at
the same time.
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AM/FM Stereo with Cassette
Player
The digital display indicates information
on time or radio station frequency, the
AM or FM radio band, whether the station
is in stereo, and other radio functions.
Upper Knob (PWRoVOL): This knob
does four things:
Rotate it to turn the system on and off
Rotate it to control the volume.
Press it to recall the station frequency
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when the radio is on.
When a tape is playing, press it to
hear the other side
of the tape.
BAL (Balance): The control ring
behind the upper knob adjusts the
lefthight speaker balance.
Lower Knob (TUNE): This knob does
two things:
Rotate it to tune in radio stations.
Press it to change between the AM or
FADE: The control ring behind the
lower knob adjusts the fronthear
speaker balance.
FM band.
V SEEK A: Press to seek and stop on
the next station higher or lower
on the
radio band.
TREB (Treble): Slide this lever up to
increase treble, or down
to decrease it.
If a station is weak or noisy, reduce the
treble.
BASS: Slide this lever up to increase
bass, or down to decrease it.
To Preset Radio Stations:
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press SET. The word SET will
appear
on the digital screen for five
seconds.
3. While SET is displayed, press one of
the four pushbuttons.
The station is
now preset. You can
tune
to it immediately by pressing the
same numbered pushbutton.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each of four AM
and four FM stations.
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