PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1993 Owners Manual

Service & Appearance Care
Cleaning Vinyl or Leafher
Just use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to
remove dirt. You may have to do it
more than once.
polish will stain if you don’t get them
off quickly. Use a clean cloth and
solvent-type vinyl/leather cleaner.
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe
Cleaning the Top of fhe
Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean
the top surfaces of the instrument panel.
Sprays containing silicones or waxes
may cause annoying reflections 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.
A Do not bleach or dye safety
A belts. If you do, it may
Deverely weaken them. In a crash
they might not be able to provide
adequate protectinrl. Clean safety
belts only with
1 d soap and
lukewarm water
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Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM
Glass Cleaner (GM
Part No. 1050427)
or a liquid household glass cleaner will
remove normal tobacco smoke and dust
films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass,
because they may cause scratches. Avoid
placing decals on the inside rear
window, since they may have to be
scraped
off later.
If abrasive cleaners are used on the
inside of the rear window,
an electric
defogger element may be damaged. Any
temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid.
Cleaning the Outside of the
Windshield and Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using
the windshield washer, or if the wiper
blade chatters when running, wax or
other material may be on the blade or
windshield.
Clean the outside
of the windshield with
GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami
Powder@ (GM
Part No. 1050011). The
windshield is clean if beads do
not form
when
you rinse it with water.
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously
with a cloth soaked in full strength
windshield washer solvent. Then rinse
the blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked on a
regular basis and replaced when worn.
Cleaning the Outside of Your
Pontiac
The paint finish on your vehicle
provides beauty, depth of color, gloss
retention and durability.
Washing Your Vehicle
The best way
to preserve your vehicle’s
finish is to keep it clean by washing it
often with lukewarm or cold water.
Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct
rays of the
sun. Don’t use strong soaps
or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand,
dish or car washing (non-detergent)
soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that
contain acid
or abrasives. All cleaning
agents should be flushed promptly and
not allowed
to dry on the surface, or
they could stain. Dry the finish with a
soft, clean chamois or a 100% cotton
towel to avoid surface scratches and
water spotting.
High pressure vehicle washes may cause
water to enter your vehicle.
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Service & Appearance Care
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of
your Pontiac may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish.
You can get GM approved cleaning
products from your dealer. (See the
Index under Appearance Care.)
Your Pontiac has a “basecoatl
clearcoat
” paint finish. The clearcoat
gives more depth and gloss to the
colored basecoat.
Machine compounding or
aggressive polishing on a
basecoatklearcoat paint finish may
dull the finish or leave swirl
marks.
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Aluminum Wheels (IF so EQUIPPED)
Your aluminum wheels have a protective
coating similar to the painted surface of
your Pontiac. Don’t use strong soaps,
chemicals, chrome polish, or other
abrasive cleaners
on them because you
could damage this coating. After rinsing
thoroughly, a wax may be applied.
If you have aluminum wheels,
don’t use an automatic vehicle
wash that has hard silicon carbide
cleaning brushes. These brushes
can
take off the protective coating.
White Sidewall Tires
Your Pontiac dealer has a GM White
Sidewall Tire Cleaner. You can use a
stiff brush with it.
Weatherstrips
These are places where glass or metal
meets rubber. Silicone grease there will
make them last longer, seal better, and not squeak. Apply silicone grease with a
clean cloth at least every six months.
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Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires
sheet metal repair or replacement, make
sure the body repair shop applies anti-
corrosion material to the parts repaired
or replaced to restore corrosion
protection.
Foreign Material
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice
melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap,
bird droppings, chemicals from
industrial chimneys, and other foreign
matter can damage your vehicle’s finish
if they remain
on painted surfaces. Use
cleaners that are marked safe for painted
surfaces for these stains.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep
scratches in the finish should be
repaired right away. Bare metal will
corrode quickly and may develop into a
major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be
repaired with touch-up materials
available from your dealer or other
service outlets. Larger areas
of finish
damage can be corrected in
your
dealer’s body and paint shop.
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Undenbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow
removal and dust control can collect on
the underbody. If these are not removed,
accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur
on the underbody parts such as fuel
lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust
system even though they have corrosion
protection.
At least every spring, flush these
materials from the underbody with plain
water. Clean any areas where mud and
other debris can collect. Dirt packed in
closed areas of the frame should be
loosened before being flushed. Your
dealer or an underbody vehicle washing
system can do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric
conditions can create a chemical fallout.
Airborne pollutants can
fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle.
This damage can take two
forms:
blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations,
and small irregular dark spots etched
into the paint surhce.
Although no defect in the paint
job
causes this, Pontiac will repair, at no
charge
to the owner, the surfaces of new
vehicles damaged by this fdlout
condition within
12 months or l2,OOO
miles (20 0oO km) of purchase,
whichever comes first.
WIN) Vehicle Identification Number
This is the legal identifier for your
Pontiac. It appears on
a plate
in the front
corner
of the instrument panel, on the
driver’s side. You can see it if you look
through the windshield from outside
your vehicle. The VIN
also appears on
the Vehicle Certification and Service
Parts labels and the certificates of title
and registration.
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Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the
engine code for your
GM engine. This
code will help you identify your engine,
specifications, and replacement parts in
this section.
Service Parts Identification Label
You’ll find this label on your spare tire
cover. It’s very helpful if you ever need
to order parts. On this label is:
Your VIN.
Its model designation.
Paint information.
A list of all production options and
special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed
from the vehicle.
Add-on Electrical Equipment
Don’t add anything electrical to
your Pontiac unless you check with
your dealer first. Some electrical
equipment can damage your
vehicle and the damage wouldn’t
be covered
by your warranty. Some
of it can just keep other things
from working as they should.
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Service & Appearance Care
Fuses & Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination
of fuses and circuit
breakers.
The main fuse panel is located to the
left
of the steering wheel, under the
instrument panel. Pinch the release
levers to lower the fuse panel for ease
of
viewing, then pull the fuse panel toward
you to lock it down. Snap
off the
cover to reveal the fuses.
You’ll find a fuse puller clipped
to the
inside
of the cover. Place the wide end
of the fuse puller over the plastic end of
the fuse. Squeeze the ends over the fuse
and pull it out.
Spare fuses are located in the slots
labeled “Spare” on the following chart. Look at the silver-colored band inside
the fuse.
If the band is broken or
melted, replace the fuse.
Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the
correct size.
When finished, replace the cover and
pinch the release levers again to unlock
the panel. Press
it back up into place.
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Left Side Fuse Panel Fuses
& Circuit Breakers
Position Rating (AMP.)
7
8
9
10
ll
12
13
14
15
16
17 18
19
20 21
22
23 24
25
10
20
30
30
10
15
10
20
10
15
15
20
20
15
15
10
25
10
10
10
20
25
10
25
Circuitry
Start-up Signal-SIR
Trunk Release/Back-Up Lights/Brake-Shift Interlock (with Retained Accessory Power Option)
Breaker-Power Window/Sunroof
Breaker-Power Accessory Heated Mirror/Compass
IgnitiodRetained Accessory Power/Illuminated EntryKeyless
Entry
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag)
Cornering Lights/Turn Signals/(Back-Up Lights/Trunk
Release/Brake-Shift Interlock without Retained Accessory Power Option)
Spare
Spare
Battery/Radio/Instrument Panel/Oil Level
Electronic Level Control
Brake/Hazard Warning Flashers Parking Lights Courtesy Lights/Power Mirrors
CooIing Fan/Transaxle
Air Conditioning
Blank Anti-Lock Brake System Low Coolant/Light Monitor/Oil Level/HUD/Compass
Instrument Panel Lighting Spare
Spare
IgnitiodRadio
WipedWasher
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Service & A .ante Care
Righf Side Fuse Panel Fuses
Additional fuses are located in the relay
(AMP.) center, on the far right side, below the
Position Rating Circuitry
instrument panel. %u must remove the
sound insulator
on the right side of the
passenger
foot well to replace these
fuses.
Replacing these fuses is difficult. We
recommend that you see your dealer if
you need one replaced.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
15
15
20
15
20
10
10
A/C Programmer
Fog Lamps
Power Antenna/Door Locks
Horns
Engine Relays and
Miscellaneous Engine
Content
Fuel Pump
Fuel Injectors
Engine Control Module, PASS-KeyTM
Maxifuse/Relay Center
To check the fuses in this underhood
fuse center, turn the two
knobs % turn
counterclockwise and loosen
the metal
wing nut on the passenger side
of the
cover. Then remove the cover. The
inside of the cover has a chart that
explains the features and controls
governed by each fuse and relay.
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Headlight Wiring
The headlight wiring is protected by a
circuit breaker in the light switch. An
electrical overload will cause the lights
to go on and off, or in some cases to
remain off. If this happens, have your
headlight system checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected
by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the
motor overheats due
to heavy snow, etc.,
the wiper will stop until the motor
cools. If the overload is caused by some
electrical problem, have it fixed.
Power Windows and Other
Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect
the power windows and other power
accessories. When the current load is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and
closes, protecting the circuit until the
problem
is fixed.
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