PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1996 Owners Manual

Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Listed below are owner checks and services which Check the wilidshield washer fluid level in the
should be performed at the intervals specified to help windshield washer
ta~& and add the proper fluid if
pnsure the safety, dependability and emission control
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the
performance
of your vehicle. Index for further details.
Be sure
any necessary repairs are completed at once. At Least Once a Msnth
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Tire Inflation Check
Part D. Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
At Each Fuel Fill See “Tires” in the Index for further detaik
It is important for you or a service station attendant to 1 Cassette Deck Service
peq5or-m these underhood checks at each fuel fill. Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should.be done every
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary.
See “Engine Oil“ in the Index for
Ik-tlier details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level ad add the proper
coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolm? in the
Index for further
details.
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further
details.
Power Antenna Service
Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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At Least %ice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your'
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages
are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system
parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for
any opened or broken air bag covers', and
h,ave them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular mainteaance.)
Automatic.nansaxle Check
Check the trmsaxle fluid level; add if needed. See
"Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if.needed.
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At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified
in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges
and latches, including those for the hood, rear
,compartment, glove box door, console door and
any
folding seat hardware. Part D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment:
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Starter Switch Check Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
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When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
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1. Before ybu start, be sure you have enough room
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see "Parking
around the vehicle.
Brake" in the Index if necessary) and the regular
brake.
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter
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When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If it does,
YOU or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a
level surface.
2. Firmly apply the paking brake (see "Parking Brake"
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With thel engine off, turn the key to the RUN position,
but don't start the engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of
PARK (P) with no& effort. E the shift lever moves
out of PARE; (P)? your vehicle's BTSI needs service.
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Steering Column Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the key to.LOCK in each shift lever position.
The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
The key should come out only in LOCK.
lever is in PARK (P).
Parking Brake and Automatic 'kansaxle PARK (P)
Mechanism Check
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front
of your vehicle in case
it begins to.rol1. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your
foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running
and transaxle
in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot
pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Do this until
the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability:
with the engine
running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed below are iqspections and services which should
be performed at least twice
a year (for instance, each
spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s
service depkent or other qualified service center do
these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs
are
completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a Pontiac service manual. See “Service and
Owner Publications” in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front- Wheel-Drive
Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system
for damaged, loose or missing parts,
signs of we&, or lack
of lubrication. Inspect the power steering hs d hoses
for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,
etc.
Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for
damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary.

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.’Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near
the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or
out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose
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connections, or other conditions which could cause a heat
build-up
in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into
the vehicle.
See “Engine Exhaust’’ in the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle Wage for interference or binding, and
for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as needed.
Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses’ for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear
and rotors for
surface condition.
Also inspect drum brake linings for
wear and cracks. Inspect other brake
pans, including
drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Check pvking brake adjustment. You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often if your cjriving habits
or conditions result in frequent braking.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
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FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines
“S tarburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity.
To
determine the preferred’viscosity .
for your vehicle’s engine, see
‘‘Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and GM
Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
or
Havoline’ DEX-COOL TM
(orange-colored, silicate-free)
antifreeze conforming to
GM
Specification 6277M. See “Engine
Coolant” in the Index.
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Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Parking Brake Cable Guides
Power Steering System
Automatic
Transaxle
Key Lock Cylinders
FLUID/LUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush and refill.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GM Power Steering Fluid
1050017 - 1 st., or equivalent).
DEXRON@ -III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Superlube
%I (GM Part
No. 12344241 or equivalent).
GC-LB.
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(GM
Part NO. 1052884 - 1 Pt.,
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I USAGE
Floor Shift
Linkage
Chassis
Lubrication
Windshield
Washer Solvent
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Supercharger Oil (GM Part
NO. 12345982). See “Supercharger
Oil” in the Index.
Lubriplate Lubricant aerosol (GM
Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant,meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2
Category LB or GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant
(GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
GM Optween* Washer Solvent
(GM Part No.4051515) or
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equivalent. ,
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Assembly,
Pivots,
Spring
Anchor and
Release Pawl
Hood and
Door Hinges,
Fuel Door Hinge
and Re,a
Compartment
Lid Hinges
Weatherstrip
conditioning
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent)
or lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Multi-puqgose lubricant, Superlube (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See ‘‘Replacement
Parts” in the Index for recommended
replacement filters
and spark plugs.
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Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed the service
in
the boxes provided after the maintenance interval.
Any additional information from “Owner Checks and
Services”
or “Periodic Maintenance’” can be added on
the following record pages. Also, you should retain
all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
is a convenient place to store them.
Maintenance.Record
ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
SERVICED
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Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING
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