PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1993 Owners Manual

Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
Gain Control
Some models have this control below
the audio system.
To get more bass sound, move the
GAIN control to adjust the amount of
bass.
Understanding Radio Reception
FM Stereo
FM stereo will give you the best sound,
but FM signals will reach only about
10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with
FM
signals, causing the sound to come and
go.
AM
The range for most AM stations is
greater than for FM, especially at night.
The longer range, however, can cause
stations to interfere with each other.
AM
can also pick up noise from things like
storms and power lines. To lower this
noise, try reducing the treble level.
AM Stereo
Your Delco@ system may be able to
receive C-Quam@ stereo broadcasts.
Many
AM stations around the country
use C-Quam@ to produce stereo, though some
do not. C-Quam@ is a registered
trademark of Motorola, Inc. If your
Delco@ system can get C-Quam@
signals, your stereo indicator light will
come on when you are receiving it.
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Care of Your Cassette
Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned
regularly can cause reduced sound
quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be
stored in their cases away from
contaminants, direct sunlight, and
extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may
not operate properly or cause failure of
the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned
regularly each month or after every
15
hours of use. If you notice a reduction in
sound quality,
try a known good cassette
to see
if the tape or the tape player is at
fault. If this other cassette has no
improvement in sound quality, clean
the
tape player. Clean
your tape player with a wiping-
action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette,
and follow the directions provided
with it.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time.
Always make sure that the cassette tape
is in good condition before you have
your tape player serviced.
Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in
their original cases or other protective
cases and away from direct sunlight and
dust.
If the surface of a disc is soiled,
dampen a clean,
soft cloth in a mild,
neutral detergent solution and clean it,
wiping from the center
to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface
when handling discs. Pick up discs by
grasping the outer edges or the
edge of
the hole and the outer edge.
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Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
Fixed Mast Antenna
The fixed mast antenna can withstand
most car washes without being
damaged. If the mast should ever
become slightly bent, you can straighten
it out by hand. If the mast is badly bent,
as it might be by vandals, you should
replace it.
Check every once in a while to be sure
the mast is still tightened to the fender.
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Power Antenna Mast Care
Your power antenna will look its best
and work well if it’s cleaned from time
to time.
To Clean the Antenna Mast:
1. Turn on the ignition and radio to
raise the antenna to
full mast
extension.
2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral
spirits or equivalent solvent.
3. Wipe the cloth over the mast sections,
removing any dirt.
4. Wipe dry with a clean cloth before
retracting.
5. Make the antenna go up and down by
turning the radio or ignition on and off.
6. Then repeat if necessary. Don’t
lubricate the power antenna.
Lubrication could damage it.
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Before entering an automatic car
wash, turn off your radio to make
the power antenna go down. This
will prevent the mast from possibly
getting damaged. If the antenna
does not go down when you turn
the radio off, it may be damaged or
need to be cleaned. In either case,
lower
the antenna by hand by
carefully pressing
the antenna
down.
If the mast portion of your antenna is
damaged, you can easily replace it. See
your dealer for a replacement lut, and
follow the instructions in the
kit.
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Here you'll find information about
driving on different kinds of roads
and in varying weather conditions
.
We've also included many other
useful tips on driving
.
Your Driving and the Road
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Road Signs 146
Defensive Driving
150
Drunken Driving 151
Control of a Vehicle
Braking 154
Anti-Lock Brakes
155
Steering Tips 160
Passing ....................................................... 163
DrivingatNight .................................................. 165
Driving in the Rain
168
CityDriving ..................................................... 171
Freeway Driving 172
HillandMountainRoads
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ParkingonHills .................................................. 177
Winter Driving 179
TowingaTrailer
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Steering in Emergencies .......................................... 161
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Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze ...................................... 170
Driving a Long Distance
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Your Driving and the Road
Road Signs
The road signs you see everywhere are
coded by color, shape and symbols. It's
a good idea to know these codes
so that
you can quickly grasp the basic meaning or intent of the sign even before
you
have a chance to read it.
STOP1
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STOP DO NOT WRONG
ENTER WAY
Color of Road Signs
Red means Stop. It may also indicate
that some movement is not allowed.
Examples are
Do Not Enter and Wrong
Way.
heen is used to guide the driver. Green
igns may indicate upcoming freeway
:xits or show the direction
you should
urn to reach a particular place.
RR ADVANCE NARROW NO PASSING
CROSSING BRIDGE ZONE
Yellow indicates a general warning.
Slow down and be careful when
you see
a yellow sign. It may signal a railroad
crossing ahead, a no-passing
zone, or
some other potentially dangerous situation. Likewise, a yellow solid line
painted on the road means
Don't Cross.
HOSPITAL INFORMATION
Blue signs with white letters show
motorists' services.
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STOPII
LOW WORKERS FLAGGER
SHOULDER AHEAD AHEAD
Orange indicates road construction or Shape Of Road S@S
rnaincnance. You’ll want to slow down
when you see an orange sign, as part of
the road may be closed off or torn up.
And there may be workers and
maintenance vehicles around,
too.
CANOEING SWIMMING
Brown signs point out recreation areas
or points of historic or cultural interest. The shape
of the
sign will tell you
something, too.
An octagonal (eight-sided) sign means
Stop. It is always red with white letters.
A
triangle, pointed downward, indicates
Yield. It assigns the right of way to
traffic
on certain approaches to an
intersection. A
diamond-shaped sign is a warning
of
something ahead-for example, a curve,
steep hill,
soft shoulder, or a narrow
bridge.
A triangular sign also is used on two-
lane roads to indicate a
No Passing
Zone. This sign will be on the left side
of the roadway.
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Your Uriving and the Road
KEEP LEFT OR RIGHT TURN
RIGHT THROUGH ONLY
Shape of Road Signs (CONI:)
Rectangular (square or oblong) signs
show speed limits, parking regulations,
give directions, and such information as
distances to cities.
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Symbols on Road Signs
There are many international road signs
in use today.
NO U NO TURN
PARKING BICYCLES NO
The basic message of many of these
signs is in pictures or graphic symbols.
A picture within a circle with a diagonal
line across it shows what
not to do.
Traffic Lights
We’re all familiar with traffic lights or
stop lights. Often green arrows are being
used in the lights for improved traffic
control. On some multilane roads, green
arrows light up, indicating that traffic
in
one or more lanes can move or make a
turn. Green arrows don’t mean “go no
matter what.” You’ll still need to
proceed with caution, yielding
the right
of way to pedestrians and sometimes to
other vehicles.
Some traffic lights also use red arrows
to signify that you must stop before
turning on red.
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REVERSIBLE LANE ON MULTllANE ROADWAY
Many city roads and expressways, and
even bridges,
use reversible-lane traffic
control during rush hours.
A red X light
above a lane means
no driving in that
lane at that time.
A green arrow means
you may drive in that lane. Look for the
signs posted to warn drivers what hours
and days these systems are in effect.
bur Own Signals
Drivers signal to others, too. It’s not
only more polite, it’s safer to let other
drivers know what
you are doing. And
NO PASSING ZONE
Pavement Markings
Pavement markings add to traffic signs
and signals. They give information
to
drivers without taking attention from the
roadway. A solid yellow line on your
side
of the road or lane means Don’t
Cross.
in some places the iaw requires driver
signals.
“urn and Lane Change Signals:
Always signal when you plan to turn or
change lanes.
If necessary, you can use hand signals
out the window: Left arm straight out
for a
left turn, down for slow or about-
to-stop, and up for a right
turn.
Slowing Down: If time allows, tap the
brake pedal once
or twice in advance of
slowing or stopping. This warns the
driver behind you.
Disabled: Your four-way flashers signal
that your vehicle is disabled or is a
hazard. See the
Index under Hazard
Warning Flashers.
Tm#k Officer
The traffic police officer is also a source
of important information. The officer’s
signals govern, no matter what the
traffic lights or other signs say.
The next section discusses some of the
road conditions
you may encounter.
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