torque PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1994 Owners Manual

Features & Controls
Leaving Your Vehicle With
the Engine Running
If you have to leave your vehicle with the
engine running, be sure your vehicle is
in
“P” (Park) and your parking brake is
firmly set before you leave it. After
you’ve moved the shift lever into the
“P”
(Park) position, hold the regular brake
pedal down. Then, see
if you can move
the shift lever away from
“P” (Park)
without first pulling it toward you (or,
if
you have the console shift lever, without
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first pushing the button). If you can, it
means that the shift lever wasn’t fully
locked into
“P” (Park).
T~rque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you don’t
shift your transaxle into
“P” (Park)
properly, the weight of the vehicle may
put too much force on
the parking pawl in
the transaxle. You may find it difficult to
pull
the shift lever out of “F’ (Park). This
is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque
lock, set the parking brake and then shift
into
“P” (Park) properly before you leave
the driver’s seat.
To find out how, see
“Shifting Into ‘P’ (Park)”
in the Index.
When you are ready to drive, move the
shift lever out of
“P’ (Park) BEFORE you
release the parking brake.
If “torque lock” does occur, you may
need to have another vehicle push yours a
little uphill to take some of the pressure
from the transaxle,
so you can pull the
shift lever out of
“P’ (Park).
Shifting Out of “P”
(Park)
Your Pontiac has a brake-transaxle shift
interlock. You have to fully a& your
regular brakes before you can shift from
“P” (Park) when the ignition is in the
“On” position. See “Shifting the
Automatic Transaxle” in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of “P” (Park), ease
pressure
on the shift lever - push the
shift lever ail the way into “P’ (Park) and
also release the shift lever button
on floor
shift models as you maintain brake
application. Then move the shift lever
into the gear you want. (Press the shift
lever button before moving the shift
lever.) If you ever hold the brake pedal
down but still can’t shift out of
“P’
(Park), try this:
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WIRING HARNESS SHIELD I
Remove the wiring harness shield.
Clean the area around the oil
fill plug
before removing it.
Remove the oil fill plug using a
3/16
Allen wrench.
The oil level is correct when
it just
reaches the bottom of the threads
of
the inspection hole.
Replace the oil plug with the O-ring
in place. Torque to
10 Nom (88 Ib. in.)
Replace the wiring harness shield.
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CHECK OIL
LEVEL
Engine Oil
f the “CHECK OIL LEVEL” light on
he instrument panel comes on,
it means
‘ou need to check your engine oil level
ight away. For more information, see
CHECK OIL LEVEL” light
in the
ndex.
You should check your engine oil
:vel regularly; this is an added reminder.
t’s a good idea to check your engine oil
very time you get fuel. In order
to get an
ccurate reading, the oil must be warm
nd the vehicle must be on level ground. Turn off the engine and
give
the oil a few
minutes to drain back into the
oil pan. If
you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show
the actual level.
To Check, Engine Oil ., I’ .
Pull out the dipstick and clean it %with a
paper towel or cloth, then push
it back in
all the way. Remove
it again, keeping the
tip lower, and check the level.
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When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It
should be at
60 psi (420 kPa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to
check tire pressure. Simply looking at the
tires will.not tell you the pressure,
especially
if you have radial tires --
which may look properly inflated even if
they’re underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to
put them back on. They help prevent
leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
Tire lnspecfion and
Rotafion
To make your tires last longer, have them
inspected and rotated at the mileages
recommended
in the Maintenance
Schedule. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
X5028
Use this rotation pattern.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust
the front and rear inflation pressure as
shown on the Tire-Loading Information
label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut
Torque” in the Index.
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Service & Appearance Care
Capacities and Specifications
Automatic Transaxle AT 4T60E (Overdrive)
When draining or replacing torque converter, more fluid may be needed.
Pan Removal and Replacement .................................. 6.5 quarts
After Complete Overhaul
...................................... 11 quarts
Cooling System ................................................... 13 quarts 6.00
L
10.50 L
12.00 L
Refrigerant (R134A), Air
Conditioning ............................... See refrigerant charge label under hood.
Not all air conditioning refiigerants are the same. If the air conditioning sys-
tem in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper
refrigerant is used. If
you’re not sure, ask your Pontiac dealer.. For additional information, see
your “Warranty and Owner Assistunce Information” booklet.
Enginecrankcase ................................................. 4 quarts
When chunging filter, up to 1 quart (I liter) more oil may be needed.
FuelTank ........................................................ 18 gallons
Power Steering
PumpOnly ..................................................... 1 pint
Complete System
................................................ 1.5 pints
3.75 L
68.00 L
0.50
L
0.75 L
Tire Pressures, Sizes ............................................... See Tire-Loading Information label on
driver’s door.
Wheel Nut Torque ................................................. 100 Ib. ft. ( 140 Nom)
NOTE : All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.
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Storing Your Vehicle ............ 220
Stuck:
If You Are ............... 192
Sun Visors
..................... 80
Sunroof. Express Open
........... 81
Supercharger Oil
............... 204
Restraint System
............... 20
Supplemental Inflatable
Tachometer
.................... 90
Tape Player (see “Audio Systems”)
Technical Facts
& Specifications
Bulbs
...................... 244
Electrical Equipment. Add-on
........... 85. 120. 237
Fluid Capacities
& Types . . 242. 261
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ....... 2.28,
Service Parts Identification Label
..................... 237
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .................... 237
Temperature Warning
......... 92. 101
Theft-Deterrent System ........... 49
Security Light
................ 50
THEFTLOCKB
................ 128
Thermostat
.................... 216
Tilt Steering Wheel
.............. 67
Time. Setting the
............... 120
Tires
......................... 224
Air Inflator System ........... 182
Blowout
.................... 182
Buying New
................ 226
Chains
................. 192. 229 Flat. Changing
............... 182
Inflation
.................... 224
Inspection
& Rotation ......... 225
Loading
.................... 222
Pressure
.................... 224
Quality Grading
............. 227
Spare. Compact
.............. 19 1
Wear Indicators .............. 226
Wheel Alignment
& Tire
Wheel Replacement
.......... 228
When to Replace Wheels
...... 228
Winter Driving
.............. 155
Balance
..................... 227
Torque Lock
.................... 64
Towing a Trailer ................ 158
Towing Your Pontiac
............ 170
Traction Control
................ 143
Traction Control System Warning Light
................. 98
Trailer Towing
................. 158
Transaxle. Automatic (see “Automatic
Transmission. Automatic (see
Transaxle”)
“Automatic Transaxle?’)
Trip Odometer
.................. 90
Trunk
Lock
....................... 50
Release. Remote Power ........ 51
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
.... 68
Cruise Control
................ 71
Headlight High-Low Beam
Turn Signal
Indicator
............. 68
Changer
................... 76 Lane Change
Signals
.......... 68
Turn Signal Indicator
.......... 68
Windshield Washer
............ 70
Windshield Wipers
............ 69
Twilight Sentinel ................ 76
Underhood Light
................ 200
Unleaded Gasoline
.............. 195
Upholstery Care
............ 230, 231
Urban Driving
................. 151
Variable Effort Steering
......... 144
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
................ 237
Vehicle Loading
................ 222
Vehicle Storage
................ 220
Ventilation 113.
118
VIN ......................... 237
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Visor Vanity Mirrors ............. 80
Voltmeter
..................... 102
Warning Flashers. Hazard
....... 166
Warning Lights .................. 91
Anti-Lock Brake System ....... 98
Battery
...................... 95
Brake ....................... 97
Check Gages
................ 100
Coolant Temperature
.......... 92
Low Washer Fluid ............. 97
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp ..... 96
Oil
...................... 94. 95
Service Engine Soon
........... 96
Traction Control System
....... 143
Washer. Headlight
............... 71
Washei. Windshield
.............. 70
Weight Gross Axle Weight Rating
Gross Vehicle Weight
(GAWR)
.................. 223
Rating (GVWR)
............ 223 Wheel Alignment
& Tire
Balance
..................... 227
Wheel Covers. How
to
Remove ..................... 185
Wheel Nut Torque .............. 190
Wheel Replacement
............. 228
Windows. Power
................ 67
Windshield Washer
.............. 70
Fluid
................ 70. 71. 217
Low Fluid Warning Light
....... 97 Windshield Wiper Replacement
.... 222
Windshield Wipers
....... 69. 232. 243
Winter Driving
................. 155
Deep Snow
................ 192
Blizzard
.................. 156
Wrecker Towing
................ 170
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in
If You’re Caught
in a
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